2013 DODGE JOURNEY User Guide

OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the hood release lever located underthe left side of the instrument panel.
• Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, in the middle of the hood opening.
• Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.
• Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood.
• To close the hood, remove the support rod and place it in the retaining clip, then
lower the hood slowly.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT2.4L Engine
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3.6L Engine
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant–
2.4L Engine Single or Dual-Zone Climate Control System. We recommend you use
MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant
TenYear/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 10.7 Quarts (10.1 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant–
2.4L Engine Three-Zone
Climate Control System. We recommend you use
MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant
Ten Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 11.6 Quarts (11.0 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant–
3.6L Engine Single or Dual-Zone Climate Control System. We recommend you use
MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant
Ten Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 13.1 Quarts (12.4 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant–
3.6L Engine Three-Zone
Climate Control System. We recommend you use
MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant
TenYear/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 14.5 Quarts (13.7 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter– 2.4L Engine We recommend you use API Certified
SAE 5W-20 engine oil, meeting therequirements 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 Engine We recommend you use API Certified
SAE 5W-20 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 We recommend you use MOPAR®
Engine Oil Filter —
Spark Plugs– 2.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®
Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.11 mm]) —
Spark Plugs– 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®
Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission We recommend you use MOPAR®
ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may affectthe function or performance of your transmission. —
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR®
DOT 3 and SAE J1703. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 is not available,then DOT 4 is acceptable. —
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Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR®
Power Steering Flui d+4orMOPAR®
ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. —
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) We recommend you use MOPAR®
Gear Lubricant 75W-90. —
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) We recommend you use MOPAR®
Gear Lubricant 75W-90. —
Fuel Selection
All-Wheel Drive 87 Octane21 Gallons (79.8 Liters)
(Approximate)
Fuel Selection
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models 87 Octane
20.5 Gallons (77.6 Liters)
(Approximate)
CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Tech-
nology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may
decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is
different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT)
engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a
non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an
emergency, it should be flushed with OAT coolant and replaced with the specified
OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) as soon as possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not
use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible
with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is not
recommended.
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 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 indicator 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 ambient 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 displayed 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 “Instrument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odometer” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or
twelve months, whichever comes first.
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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering andtransmission as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance
intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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Maintenance Chart
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals.
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,00030,000
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
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. XXXX X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace
if necessary.
XXXXXXX
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. XXXXXXX
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XXXX X
Replace air conditioning filter. XXXXXXX
Replace spark plugs (2.4L Engine). ** XXXX X
Replace spark plugs (3.6L Engine). ** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first. XX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter(s). X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the follow-
ing: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. X
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