2011 DODGE JOURNEY engine coolant

Once A Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or
54 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
72,000 miles (117 000 km).
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
80,000 miles (130 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 104,000 miles (169 000 km)
whichever comes first.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or
78 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
104,000 miles (169 000 km).
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at
104,000 miles (169 000 km) or 60 months
whichever comes first.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
112,000 miles (182 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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About Your Brakes.................... 350,352
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............353,354
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 474
Adding Fuel ........................... 401
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 469
Additives, Fuel ......................... 395
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 460
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 463
Air Conditioning Filter .................326,464
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............463,464
Air Conditioning System ................319,463
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 327
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ................ 321
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 372
Airbag .............................. 61,70
Airbag Deployment ....................... 71
Airbag Light ..................... 68,74,91,259
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 73
Airbag, Side ........................ 64,67,70Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........65,67,70
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 17
Alarm Light ........................... 266
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alarm, Panic ............................ 23
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................... 345
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............353,354
Anti-Lock Warning Light .............265,354,356
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............473,503
Disposal ........................... 476
Appearance Care ........................ 484
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 17
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 39
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 102
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 31
Automatic Headlights .................... 192
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Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 196
Bulb Replacement ..................... 495,497
Bulbs, Light .......................... 93,495
Camera, Rear ........................... 215
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 503
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 401
Oil (Engine) ..................... 451,459
Power Steering ...................... 349
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 475
Car Washes ............................ 484
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............90,397
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................246,403
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 248
Cargo Area Features ...................... 245
Cargo Compartment ...................... 245
Light ............................. 245
Luggage Carrier ..................... 253 Cargo Load Floor
........................ 246
Cargo Management System ................. 246
Rollaway Tonneau Cover ............... 248
Tri-Fold Load Floor ................... 246
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 247
Cellular Phone .......................... 310
Certification Label ....................... 403
Chains, Tire ............................ 380
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 425
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 363
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) ............................. 259,454
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 89
Checks, Safety ........................... 89
Child Booster Seat ........................ 77
Child Restraint .................. 75,77,79,83,85
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............81,83
Child Safety Locks ........................ 31
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 393
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Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 199
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 453
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 196
Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle ...............481,482
Oil (Engine) ........................ 457
Power Steering ...................... 349
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 444
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 476
Engine Oil ......................... 460
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 31
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 220
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 345
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 346 Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy
.... 276
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 307
E-85 Fuel ............................. 397
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 103
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...... 230
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 230
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 354
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 353
Brake Assist System ................... 356
Electronic Roll Mitigation ............... 357
Electronic Stability Program ............. 358
Traction Control System ................ 357
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 357
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 203
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 358
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ....................... 215,268
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Emergency, In Case ofFreeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 441
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 423
Jacking ............................ 425
Jump Starting ....................... 437
Overheating ........................ 423
Towing ............................ 444
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 454
Engine ............................. 88,451
Air Cleaner ......................... 460
Block Heater ........................ 338
Break-In Recommendations .............. 88
Checking Oil Level ................... 457
Compartment .................... 451,452
Compartment Identification ............. 452
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 472,504
Cooling ........................... 472
Exhaust Gas Caution ..............42,90,397
Fails to Start ........................ 337 Flooded, Starting
..................... 337
Fuel Requirements .................... 393
Jump Starting ....................... 437
Oil ......................... 457,503,504
Oil Change Interval ................ 275,458
Oil Filler Cap .................... 451,459
Oil Filter ........................... 460
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 460
Oil Selection ..................... 458,503
Oil Synthetic ........................ 459
Operation ........................... 88
Overheating ........................ 423
Starting ........................... 334
Temperature Gauge ................... 266
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 459
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 459
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 71
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 394
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Steering Wheel Mounted
Sound System Controls................... 308
Storage ............................ 239,495
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 325
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 441
Sun Roof .............................. 227
Sun Visor Extension ...................... 105
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 219
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 230
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 61
Sway Control, Trailer .................. 361,407
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 459
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 259
Taillights .............................. 499
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 202
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 319
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 266Tether Anchor, Child Restraint
............... 81
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 17
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 247
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 202
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 193
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 367
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 365
Tire Markings .......................... 362
Tire Safety Information .................... 362
Tires ............................ 93,371,529
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 378
Air Pressure ........................ 371
Chains ............................ 380
Changing .......................... 425
Compact Spare ...................... 375
General Information .................. 371
High Speed ......................... 374
Inflation Pressures .................... 372
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