2012 DODGE JOURNEY inflation pressure

Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will
illuminate in the instrument cluster, a “LOW
TIRE” message will be displayed and a chime will
sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the
four active road tires. Should this occur, you should stop
as soon as possible, check the inflation pressure of each
tire on your vehicle, and inflate each tire to the vehicle’s
recommended cold placard pressure value. Once the
system receives the updated tire pressures, the system
will automatically update and the “Tire Pressure Moni-
toring Telltale Light” and “LOW TIRE” message will turn
off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 min-
utes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to
receive this information.
Service TPMS Warning
When a system fault is detected, the “Tire Pressure
Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash on and off for
75 seconds and then remain on solid. The system fault will also sound a chime. If the ignition switch is cycled,
this sequence will repeat, providing the system fault still
exists. The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will
turn off when the fault condition no longer exists. A
system fault can occur due to any of the following:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the
TPMS sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
that affects radio wave signals.
3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel
housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS sensors.
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Towing Requirements – Tires

Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
“Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Oper-
ating” for proper tire inflation procedures.
Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres-
sures before trailer usage.
Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Starting and Operating” for the
proper inspection procedure.
When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting and Operating” for informationon replacement tires and for the proper tire replace-
ment procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load
carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s GVWR
and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes

Do
not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.
An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
2,000 lbs (907 kg).
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Sway Control, Trailer.................. 407,453
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 505
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 274
Taillights .............................. 544
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 212
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 353
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 281
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 82
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 17
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 259
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 212
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 203
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 414
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 412
Tire Markings .......................... 408
Tire Safety Information .................... 408 Tires ............................
94,418,575
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 425
Air Pressure ........................ 418
Chains ............................ 427
Changing .......................... 471
Compact Spare ...................... 422
General Information .................. 418
High Speed ......................... 421
Inflation Pressures .................... 419
Jacking ............................ 471
Life of Tires ........................ 425
Load Capacity .................... 414,415
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 431
Pressure Warning Light ................ 277
Quality Grading ..................... 575
Radial ............................ 421
Replacement ........................ 426
Rotation ........................... 430
Safety .......................... 408,418
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