2012 DODGE JOURNEY key

A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the MIL.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test. Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Automatic Oil Change Indicator............. 291
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 353
Automatic Transaxle Adding Fluid ....................... 550
Selection Of Lubricant ................. 550
Automatic Transmission ................372,525
Adding Fluid .................... 526,528
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 528
Fluid Level Check ................. 526,528
Fluid Type ......................... 526
Gear Ranges ..................... 375,383
Special Additives ..................... 526
Autostick ............................. 390
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 242
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 242
B-Pillar Location ........................ 414
Back-Up Lights ......................... 544 Battery
............................... 507
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 24
Location ........................... 507
Belts, Seat ............................ 46,92
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 512
Booster Seat ............................ 78
Brake Assist System ...................... 403
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 400
Brake Fluid ............................ 550
Brake System ........................ 399,523
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 400
Fluid Check ..................... 524,550
Master Cylinder ..................... 524
Parking ........................... 396
Warning Light ....................... 279
Brake, Parking .......................... 396
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 374
Brakes ............................. 399,523
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 89
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INDEX 579

IgnitionKey ............................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ........................ 76,77
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 282
Inside Rearview Mirror ................... 101
Instrument Cluster ....................... 274
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 272
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 532
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 534
Interior Appearance Care .................. 532
Interior Fuses .......................... 535
Interior Lights .......................... 206
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 209
Introduction ............................. 4
Inverter, Power ......................... 247 Jack Location
........................... 472
Jack Operation ....................... 471,475
Jacking Instructions ...................... 475
Jump Starting .......................... 483
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Enter-N-Go .................... 34,369
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
Keyless Go ............................. 12
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 61
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 205
Lane Change Assist ...................... 206
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 46
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INDEX 587

PowerBrakes ............................ 399
Distribution Center (Fuses) .............. 537
Door Locks ......................... 30
Inverter ........................... 247
Mirrors ............................ 103
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 242
Seats ............................. 177
Steering ........................... 395
Sunroof ........................... 239
Transfer Unit ....................... 529
Windows ........................... 38
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 550
Power Transfer Unit ................... 529,550
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 60
Preparation for Jacking .................... 472 Pretensioners
Seat Belts ........................... 55
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 421
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 521
Radio Operation ........................ 344
Radio Remote Controls .................... 342
Rear Air Conditioning .................... 355
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 528
Rear Camera ........................... 225
Rear Cupholder ......................... 249
Rear Drive Assembly ..................... 528
Rear Liftgate ............................ 42
Rear Park Sense System ................... 216
Rear Seat, Folding .................... 190,197
Rear Window Defroster ................... 264
Rear Window Features .................... 262
592 INDEX

Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 262
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 101
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 183
Reclining Rear Seats ................... 194,197
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 75
Recreational Towing ...................... 465
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 439
Refrigerant ............................ 510
Release, Hood .......................... 200
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 204
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 59
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 342
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 541
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 501 Replacement Tires
....................... 426
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 572
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........277,291
Restraint, Head ......................... 185
Restraints, Child ......................... 76
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 43
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 260
Reverse Lights .......................... 544
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 487
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 265
Rotation, Tires .......................... 430
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 92
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 94
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 572
Safety Information, Tire ................... 408
Safety Tips ............................. 90
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..................... 43,91
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 552
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INDEX 593

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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INDEX 597

Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 230
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 21
Transporting Pets ........................ 89
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 425
Trip Odometer .......................... 276
Turn Signals ...................... 205,276,544
UCI Connector ......................... 341
Underhood Fuses ........................ 537
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 575
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 341
Universal Transmitter ..................... 230
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 439
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 52
Upholstery Care ........................ 532 Vanity Mirrors
.......................... 105
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 449
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 415,449,451
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ......................... 360
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 17
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 505
Warning Flasher, Hazard .................. 469
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 274
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 572
Washer Adding Fluid ....................... 515
Washers, Windshield ................ 208,211,515
Washing Vehicle ......................... 530
598 INDEX