2012 DODGE JOURNEY coolant temperature

• Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicatewhen the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue each time the vehicle is
restarted as long as the malfunction exists.
• When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function properly.
NOTE: Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air
temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage,
especially in the Winter. Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the outside
temperature is 32°F (0°C), then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by
3 psi (21 kPa), which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside
temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels.
TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped
on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result
when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or
style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant
from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as
damage to the sensors may result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission
into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned
by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized service center
for service if your vehicle overheats.
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating bytaking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat
condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling
system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads 240°F (116 °C) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the
vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the
normal range 200–230°F (93–110°C). If the pointer remains at 240°F (116°C)
or greater and you hear a chime, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam
from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not
open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a
cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
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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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