2012 DODGE JOURNEY transmission

WARNING!(Continued)
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares mustbe stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
• Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only
enough to remove the tire.
• To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp edges.
• To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning
may result in personal injury.
• A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced
immediately.
JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged batteryit can be jump-started using a set of
jumper cables and a battery in another
vehicle or by using a portable battery
booster pack.
• Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the
procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE: When using a portable battery
booster pack follow the manufacturer's
operating instructions and precautions.
Preparations for Jump-Start
• The battery in your vehicle is located between the left front headlight assembly and the left front wheel splash shield. To allow jump-starting there are remote
battery posts located on the left side of the engine compartment.
• Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
• Remove the protective cover over the remote positive (+)battery post. To remove
the cover, press the locking tab and pull upward on the cover.
• If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by arocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then, move the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and
DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion,
without spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Traction
Control
, turn the system off before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and DRIVE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when
you are stuck. Do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the
speed.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
PartCapacities
Engine Coolant 2.4L
Single or Dual-Zone
Climate Control System. MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile
Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent. 10.7 Quarts (10.1 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 2.4L
Three-Zone Climate Control
System. MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile
Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent. 11.6 Quarts (11.0 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 3.6L
Single or Dual-Zone
Climate Control System. MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile
Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent. 13.1 Quarts (12.4 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 3.6L
Three-Zone Climate Control
System. MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile
Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent. 14.5 Quarts (13.7 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter 2.4L API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to the
engine oil fill cap for
correct SAE grade.4.5 Quarts (4.26 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L API Certified SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting
Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your
engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.6 Quarts (5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 2.4L,
3.6L MOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter
or equivalent. —
Spark Plugs 2.4L ZFR5F-11 (Gap 0.044 in
[1.12 mm]) —
Spark Plugs 3.6L RER8ZWYCB4 (Gap
0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission MOPAR
®ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission
Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4
®product. —
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
PartCapacities
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR
®DOT 3 and SAE
J1703 should be used or
equivalent. If DOT 3 is not
available, then DOT 4 is
acceptable. Use only
recommended brake fluids. —
Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR
®Power Steering
Fluid+4orMOPAR®
ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed
ATF+4
®product. —
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) MOPAR®Gear Lubricant
75W-90 or equivalent. —
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) MOPAR
®Gear Lubricant
75W-90 or equivalent. —
Fuel Selection All-Wheel
Drive 87 Octane
21 Gallons (79.8 Liters)
(Approximate)
Fuel Selection Front Wheel
Drive (FWD) Models 87 Octane
20.5 Gallons (77.6 Liters)
(Approximate)
E-85 Flexible Fuel – 3.6L Engine Only
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate
on E-85.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter; replace if necessary. XXX
Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped). XXXXXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. XXXXXX
Inspect the CV joints. XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. XXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. XXX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
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 nec-
essary. XXXXXX
Replace the spark plugs (2.4L engine). XXX
Replace the spark plugs (3.6L engine). X
Inspect and replace PCV Valve if necessary. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months
or 104,000 miles (169,000 km) whichever comes
first. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
104,000 miles (169,000 km) or 60 months which-
ever comes first. X• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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Air Conditioning............ 28
Airbag .................. 13
Alarm,Panic ............... 8
Arming Theft System
(Security Alarm) ............ 12
Audio Settings ........... 37,39
Automatic Headlights ......... 26
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ................... 28
Automatic Transmission FluidType .............. 89
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks . . 59
AxleFluid ................ 89
Back-Up Camera ............ 31
Belts, Seat ............... 12
Booster Seat .............. 14
Brake Fluid ............... 89
Break-In Recommendations,
NewVehicle ............... 25
BulbReplacement ........... 97
Calibration,Compass ......... 60
ChangeOilIndicator .......... 71
ChangingAFlatTire .......... 73
Child Booster Seat ........... 14
Child Restraint ............. 14
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .... 15
Climate Control ............. 28
Clock Setting ............ 37,39
Compass Calibration .......... 60
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ........... 89
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .... 27
CruiseLight ............... 27
Customer Assistance .......... 98
Customer Programmable Features . . 61
Defects, Reporting ........... 99
Dimmer Control ............. 26
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...... 26
Disarming, Theft System ....... 12
E-85Fuel ................ 90
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ............. 27 Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................ 60,61
Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System .... 34
Emergency Key .............. 8
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .... 84
Jacking ................ 73
Overheating ............. 72
Engine Break-In Recommendations .... 25
Compartment ............. 87
Oil Selection ............. 89
Overheating ............. 72
Starting ................ 10
Stopping ............... 10
Event Data Recorder .......... 85
Exterior Lights ............. 97
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ......... 90
Fluid Capacities ............ 89
Fluids .................. 89
FogLights ................ 26
Folding Front Passenger Seat ..... 18
FoldingRearSeat ........... 20
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........ 84
Front Heated Seats ........... 22
Fuel Specifications ............ 89
Fuses .................. 93
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®)..62
Headlights ............... 26
Automatic .............. 26
Dimmer Switch ........... 26
Heated Mirrors ............. 30
Heated Seats .............. 22
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ............... 62
Hood Release .............. 86
Instrument Cluster ............ 6
Indicators ............... 7
Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights ................. 6,68
Interior Fuses .............. 93
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StartingRemote ................. 8
Steering TiltColumn .............. 24
Store Radio Presets .......... 41
Stuck, Freeing ............. 84
SunRoof ................ 31
Supplemental Restraint System -
Airbag .................. 13
Temperature Control, Automatic
(ATC) ................... 28
Temperature Gauge, Engine
Coolant ................. 72
Text Messaging ............. 56
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..... 12
Theft System Arming ......... 12
Theft System Disarming ........ 12
Tilt Steering Column .......... 24
Tires Air Pressure ............. 95
Changing ............... 73
Jacking ................ 73
Pressure Warning Light ....... 68
SpareTire ............... 73
Towing .................. 66 24-Hour Towing Assistance ..... 68
Disabled Vehicle ........... 83
Recreational ............. 67
Towing Vehicle Behind a
Motorhome ............... 67 Trailer Towing
Trailer and Tongue Weight ..... 66
Trailer Weight .............. 66
Transmission Fluid ................. 89
TurnSignals ............... 25
Uconnect™ Phone ........... 51
Uconnect™ Voice Command ..... 56
Underhood Fuses ............ 94
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink
®) .............. 62
USBPort ................ 50
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System) ....... 59
Voice Commands ............ 56
Navigation .............. 58
Washer Rear .................. 26
Washers, Windshield .......... 26
WheelandWheelTrimCare ...... 96
Wind Buffeting ............. 33
Windshield Washers .......... 26
Windshield Wipers ........... 26
Wiper,Rear ............... 26
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