2012 DODGE JOURNEY service

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may departsignificantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 575

CleaningWheels ............................ 531
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 512
Climate Control ......................... 344
Coin Holder ........................... 251
Cold Weather Operation ................... 370
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 343
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 422
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 293
Connector UCI .............................. 341
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 341
Conserving Fuel ........................ 292
Console, Floor .......................... 251
Console, Overhead ....................... 227
Contract, Service ........................ 571
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 521
Cooling System ......................... 518
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 520Coolant Capacity
..................... 548
Coolant Level .................... 518,522
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 521
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 519
Inspection .......................... 522
Points to Remember .................. 522
Pressure Cap ........................ 521
Radiator Cap ....................... 521
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....519,548,549
Corrosion Protection ..................... 529
Cupholders ......................... 249,534
Customer Assistance ..................... 569
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 75
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 208
Daytime Running Lights ................... 204
Dealer Service .......................... 501
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 264
Defroster, Windshield ................... 92,351
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Exterior Light Service..................... 542
Exterior Lighting ........................ 202
Exterior Lights ........................ 94,542
Fabric Care ............................ 532
Filler Location Fuel .................... 281,447
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 506
Air Conditioning .................. 360,510
Engine Oil ....................... 506,549
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 506
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 206
Flashers Hazard Warning ..................... 469
Turn Signal .................... 94,205,276
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...................... 446
Engine Oil ......................... 446
Fuel Requirements ................. 443,445Maintenance
........................ 447
Replacement Parts .................... 447
Starting ........................... 446
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 371
Floor Console .......................... 251
Fluid Capacities ......................... 548
Fluid Leaks ............................. 94
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission .............526,528
Brake .......................... 524,550
Cooling System ...................... 518
Engine Oil ......................... 503
Power Steering ................... 395,550
Fluid, Brake ........................... 550
Fluids ................................ 549
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 549
Fog Light Service ........................ 543
Fog Lights ....................... 204,276,543
Folding Rear Seat ..................... 190,197
584 INDEX

Intensity Control..................... 207
Interior ............................ 206
License ............................ 546
Lights On Reminder .................. 204
Low Fuel .......................... 288
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 274
Map Reading ....................... 208
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ........ 208
Park .............................. 542
Passing ............................ 206
Reading ........................... 208
Rear Servicing .................... 542,544
Rear Tail ........................... 544
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 278
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 281
Service ......................... 541,542
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 274
Side Marker ........................ 542 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)
............ 281
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......277,431
Traction Control ..................... 406
Turn Signal ................. 94,205,542,544
Vanity Mirror ....................... 105
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 274
Load Floor, Cargo ....................... 258
Loading Vehicle ...................... 449,451
Capacities .......................... 451
Tires .............................. 414
Locks ................................. 29
Auto Unlock ......................... 31
Automatic Door ...................... 31
Child Protection ...................... 32
Door .............................. 29
Power Door ......................... 30
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 431
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 82,84
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Lubrication, Body....................... 512
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 265
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 507
Maintenance Procedures ................... 502
Maintenance Schedule .................... 552
Maintenance, General ..................... 502
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 242
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 274,500
Manual Transaxle Fluid Level Check ................. 528,529
Frequency of Fluid Change ...........528,529
Lubricant Selection ................. 528,529
Manual, Service ......................... 573
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 208
Marker Lights, Side ...................... 542
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 524
Methanol ............................. 440
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 293 Mirrors
............................ 101,229
Automatic Dimming .................. 101
Electric Powered ..................... 103
Electric Remote ...................... 103
Exterior Folding ..................... 104
Heated ............................ 104
Outside ........................... 102
Rearview .......................... 101
Vanity ............................ 105
Mode Fuel Saver ......................... 292
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 431
Mopar Parts ......................... 501,572
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 440
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 205
Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps) .......... 225
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 89
590 INDEX

Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 534
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 59
Seat Belts .......................... 43,46,92
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 51
And Pregnant Women .................. 60
Child Restraint ................. 76,77,80,86
Extender ........................... 60
Front Seat ......................... 46,48
Inspection .......................... 92
Operating Instructions .................. 48
Pretensioners ........................ 55
Rear Seat ........................... 46
Untwisting Procedure .................. 52
Seats ................................. 177
Adjustment ......................... 177
Child Booster ........................ 78
Easy Entry ......................... 195
Heated ............................ 179
Height Adjustment ................. 177,184Power
............................ 177
Rear Folding ..................... 190,197
Reclining .......................... 183
Reclining Rear .................... 194,197
Seatback Release ............... 184,190,197
Tilting ............................ 177
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........519,549
Selection of Oil ......................... 504
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 569
Service Contract ......................... 571
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 274
Service Manuals ........................ 573
Shift Lever Override ...................... 488
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 51
594 INDEX

Sizes............................. 410
Snow Tires ......................... 429
Spare Tire .......................... 472
Spinning ........................... 424
Trailer Towing ....................... 461
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 425
To Open Hood .......................... 200
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 458
Towing ............................... 451
Behind a Motorhome .................. 465
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 490
Guide ............................. 457
Recreational ........................ 465
Weight ............................ 457
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome .......... 465
Traction .............................. 392
Traction Control ......................... 403
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. 407 Trailer Towing
.......................... 451
Cooling System Tips .................. 465
Hitches ............................ 456
Minimum Requirements ................ 459
Tips .............................. 464
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 458
Wiring ............................ 462
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 457
Trailer Weight .......................... 457
Transaxle Autostick .......................... 390
Selection of Lubricant ................. 550
Transmission Automatic ....................... 372,525
Filter ............................. 528
Fluid .......................... 526,528
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
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