2014 DODGE JOURNEY brake fluid

7. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert it until seated.Then, remove the dipstick and note the fluid level on
both sides. The fluid level reading is only valid if there
is a solid coating of oil on both sides of the dipstick.
Note that the holes in the dipstick will be full of fluid
if the actual level is at or above the hole.
• If the fluid is hot, the fluid level should be in the
crosshatched area marked “HOT” (between the up-
per two holes in the dipstick).
• If the fluid is cold, the fluid level should be between
the lower two holes in the area marked “COLD.”
If the fluid level is low, add fluid through the dipstick
tube to bring it to the proper level. Do not overfill. After
adding any quantity of oil through the dipstick tube, wait
at least two minutes for the oil to fully drain into the
transmission before rechecking the fluid level. NOTE:
If it is necessary to check the transmission below
the operating temperature, the fluid level should be
between the two COLD (lower) holes on the dipstick
with the fluid at approximately 80°F (27°C). If the fluid
level is correctly established at 80°F (27°C), it should be
between the HOT (upper) reference holes when the
transmission reaches 180°F (82°C). Remember it is best to
check the level at the normal operating temperature.
8. Check for leaks. Release the parking brake.
CAUTION!
•Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur-
er’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in
transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and
filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genu-
ine Parts” in this section for fluid specifications.
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use only ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or performance of
your transmission.
We recommend MOPAR® ATF+4® 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.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3, SAE J1703. If DOT 3 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid + 4, or
MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
•
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission (2.4L
engine only) and fill 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 irregu-
lar 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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About Your Brakes........................434
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................438
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............569
Adding Fuel ............................ .492
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .563
Additives, Fuel .......................... .486
Airbag ..................................65
Airbag Deployment ........................76
Airbag Light .............................73
Airbag Maintenance ........................78
Airbag, Side ..............................68
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................69
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .554
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................557
Air Conditioning Filter .....................404
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............405
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .................385
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................557
Air Conditioning System ....................557 Air Pressure, Tires
........................ .462
Alarm Light ............................ .310
Alarm, Panic .............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................18
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .....................429
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................568
Disposal ............................. .571
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................438
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................309
Appearance Care ........................ .580
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............18
Assist, Hill Start ..........................448
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................119
Automatic Door Locks ......................33
Automatic Headlights ..................... .226
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............320
626 INDEX

Automatic Transmission....................417
Adding Fluid ..........................576
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................578
Fluid Level Check .......................576
Fluid Type ............................605
Gear Ranges .......................... .421
Special Additives .......................575
Autostick ...............................427
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................34
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........269
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................269
Back-Up Lights .......................... .598
Battery .................................555
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........25
Location ............................. .555
Belts, Seat ...............................51 Bluetooth®
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or
Audio Device After Pairing ................156
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between the
Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone .........143
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile
Phone ...............................129
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................560
B-Pillar Location ..........................456
Brake Assist System .......................441
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............439
Brake Fluid ............................ .605
Brake, Parking .......................... .434
Brakes .................................437
Brake System ............................437
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................438
Fluid Check .......................... .573
Master Cylinder ........................573
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Parking............................. .434
Warning Light ........................ .307
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................419
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........106
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................230
Bulb Replacement ........................ .594
Bulbs, Light .............................111
Camera, Rear ............................251
Capacities, Fluid ..........................602
Caps, Filler Fuel .................................492
Oil (Engine) .......................... .545
Power Steering ........................ .434
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................570
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................108
Cargo Area Cover ........................ .287
Cargo Area Features .......................284
Cargo Compartment .......................284 Light
............................... .284
Luggage Carrier ........................293
Cargo Load Floor ........................ .285
Cargo Management System ..................285
Rollaway Tonneau Cover ..................287
Tri-Fold Load Floor ..................... .285
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ .286
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................285
Car Washes ............................ .580
Cellular Phone .......................... .375
Certification Label ........................ .494
Chains, Tire ............................ .471
Changing A Flat Tire .......................518
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .451
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .302
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............107
Checks, Safety .......................... .107
Child Restraint ............................80
628 INDEX

Ethanol............................... .484
Event Data Recorder ........................79
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................46
Exhaust System .......................... .108
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................123
Exterior Lighting ..........................225
Exterior Lights ...........................111
Fabric Care ............................. .583
Filler Location Fuel ........................309
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .554
Air Conditioning .......................404
Engine Oil ............................554
Engine Oil Disposal .....................554
Flashers Hazard Warning ........................515
Turn Signal ............................111
Flash-To-Pass ............................230 Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range ........................ .491
Engine Oil ............................491
Fuel Requirements ..................... .488
Maintenance .......................... .492
Replacement Parts .......................492
Starting ............................. .491
Flooded Engine Starting ....................415
Floor Console ............................278
Fluid, Brake ............................ .605
Fluid Capacities ..........................602
Fluid Leaks ..............................111
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................576
Brake ............................... .573
Cooling System ........................ .567
Engine Oil ............................551
Power Steering ........................ .434
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........603
632 INDEX

Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)....................16
Knee Bolster ..............................65
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................229
Lane Change Assist ........................229
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................51
Latches .................................111
Hood ............................... .223
Latch Plate ...............................52
Lead Free Gasoline ........................483
Leaks, Fluid .............................111
Life of Tires ............................ .469
Liftgate .................................45
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ...............290
Light Bulbs ..............................111
Lights .................................111
Airbag ................................73
Alarm ...............................310
Anti-Lock ............................ .309Automatic Headlights
....................226
Back-Up ............................. .598
Brake Assist Warning ....................446
Brake Warning ........................ .307
Bulb Replacement .......................596
Courtesy/Reading ..................... .231
Daytime Running .......................227
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................228
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....446
Exterior ..............................111
Fog ................................ .228
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................515
Headlights ............................225
Headlights On Reminder ..................227
Headlights On With Wipers ................226
Headlight Switch .......................225
High Beam ............................230
High Beam Indicator .....................304
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............230
636 INDEX