2013 DODGE JOURNEY trailer

Towing Tips
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping,
and backing up the trailer in an area located away from
heavy traffic.
Automatic Transmission
The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How-
ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, use
the Autostick® shift control to select a lower gear.
NOTE:Using a lower gear while operating the vehicle
under heavy loading conditions will improve perfor-
mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces-
sive shifting and heat build up. This action will also
provide better engine braking.
If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes
of continuous operation, then change the transmission
fluid and filter to the interval as specified for “police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing.” Refer to the “Maintenance
Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals.
Seven-Pin Connector
1 — Battery 5 — Ground
2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn
3 — Right Stop/Turn 7 — Running Lamps
4 — Electric Brakes 494 STARTING AND OPERATING

Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
heating, take the following actions:
City Driving
When stopped for short periods, shift the transmission
into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.
Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Recreational towing is not allowed. DO NOT flat tow
this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result.
NOTE:This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or
vehicle trailer provided all four wheels areOFFthe
ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission and/or transfer
case damage. Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,”
safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the A/C turned off until the pointer drops back
into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the
“H,” and you hear continuous chimes, turn the en-
gine 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.
2.4L Engine — If Equipped
On hot days the engine oil temperature may become too
hot during sustained high-speed driving or if towing a
trailer up long grades. If this happens, a HOTOIL mes-
sage will flash in the odometer and the vehicle speed will
be reduced to 48 mph (77 km/h) maximum until the
engine oil temperature is reduced.
NOTE:The maximum vehicle speed is reduced to
48 mph (77 km/h), you may reduce vehicle speed further
as needed. Once the engine oil temperature is reduced,
you may continue to drive normally.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 499

CavityCar-
tridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
F124 10 Amp
RedMirrors
F125 10 Amp
RedSteering Column
Control Module
F126 10 Amp
RedAudio Amplifier
F127 20 Amp
YellowTrailer Tow –
If Equipped
F128 15 Amp
BlueRadio
F129 15 Amp
BlueVideo/DVD –
If EquippedCavityCar-
tridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
F130 15 Amp
BlueClimate Control/
Instrument Panel
F131 10 Amp
RedPassenger
Assistance/Hands
Free System –
If Equipped
F132 10 Amp
RedTire Pressure
Module
F133 10 Amp
RedSpare
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 567

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indi-
cator message will illuminate. This means that service is
required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as
frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambi-
ent temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will influence when
the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis-
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime
will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In-
strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom-
eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) if using
your vehicle for any of the
following: police, taxi, fleet,
or frequent trailer towing.X
Replace rear drive assembly
(RDA) fluid.XX
Replace power transfer unit
(PTU) fluid.XX
Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessaryX
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Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water.........................418
Hazard Warning Flasher....................498
Headlights
Automatic............................221
Bulb Replacement.......................574
Cleaning.............................563
Delay................................221
High Beam............................574
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.........225
Lights On Reminder.....................222
On With Wipers........................221
Passing..............................225
Switch...............................220
Time Delay............................221
Head Restraints..........................205
Heated Mirrors...........................118
Heated Seats.............................198Heater, Engine Block.......................396
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch. . . .225
Hitches
Trailer Towing.........................486
Holder, Coin.............................271
Holder, Cup.............................269
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)............250
Hood Release............................218
Ignition
Key..................................12
Illuminated Entry..........................21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)....................16
Infant Restraint...........................79
Information Center, Vehicle..................303
Inside Rearview Mirror.....................115
Instrument Cluster........................294
Instrument Panel and Controls................292
Instrument Panel Cover.....................562
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Sun Roof...............................259
Sun Visor Extension.......................119
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag..........63
Sway Control, Trailer.......................433
Synthetic Engine Oil.......................533
System, Remote Starting.....................26
Tachometer..............................294
Taillights...............................576
Telescoping Steering Column.................231
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..........378
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant............301
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)..................18
Theft System (Security Alarm).................18
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo....................279
Tilt Steering Column.......................231
Time Delay, Headlight......................221
Tire and Loading Information Placard...........440
Tire Markings............................434Tires ..................................108
Aging (Life of Tires).....................454
Air Pressure...........................445
Chains...............................456
Changing.............................500
Compact Spare.........................451
General Information.....................445
High Speed...........................448
Inflation Pressures.......................446
Jacking...............................500
Life of Tires...........................454
Load Capacity.........................440
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............459
Pressure Warning Light...................297
Quality Grading........................601
Radial...............................448
Replacement...........................455
Rotation.............................
.457
Safety...............................434
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