2013 DODGE JOURNEY Owners Manual

Journey
Chrysler Group LLC
OWNER’S MANUAL
2013
2013 Journey
13JC49-126-AEFifth EditionPrinted in U.S.A.

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTIONPAGE
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INTRODUCTION.............................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE.............................9
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE............................109
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL..................................289
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STARTING AND OPERATING.................................................387
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES..............................................497
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...............................................523
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES.................................................585
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE........................................593
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INDEX....................................................................605
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION........................4
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL..............4
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS..............6VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER........6
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS....7
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group
LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision
workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all
essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various
customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-
tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc-
ing and remain with the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained techni-
cians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfaction.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this Owner’s Manual:
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owners Manual containsWARNINGSagainst oper-
ating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily
injury. It also containsCAUTIONSagainst procedures that
could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read
this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is on the left
front corner of the instrument panel and is visible from
outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This
number also appears stamped on the right front door sill
under the sill moulding and printed on the Automobile
Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on
your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title.
VIN Location
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