2012 DODGE JOURNEY fuel cap

BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction orthe parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied,
it indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an
Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
• Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake
system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a
collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
• Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light
stays on through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will
drive normally and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We
recommend you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Malfunction Indicator Light
• If the ESC indicator light comes on continuously with the engine running, amalfunction has been detected.
• If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), we
recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced
immediately.
- Charging System Light
• This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the chargingsystem light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with
the charging system.
• We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
• This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stopthe vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four
minutes when this light turns on.
• We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
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- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
• This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, werecommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced
immediately.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
• This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)system.
• If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed
in the PARK position; the light should turn off.
• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is
flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may
experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your
vehicle may require towing.
- Air Bag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have thevehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message
• If a “Check Gascap” message appears, tighten the gas cap until a “clicking” soundis heard.
• Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.
• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap, see your authorized service center.
Oil Change Indicator
Message
• If an “oil change due” message appears and a single chime sounds, it is time for your next required oil change.
Resetting The Light After Servicing • Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
• Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
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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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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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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