2014 DODGE JOURNEY weight

NOTE:
•The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part
of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and
should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire
and Loading Information placard. Refer to “Tire Safety
Information” in “Starting and Operating” for further
information.
• * For All Wheel Drive (AWD) models carrying 5 to 7
persons and luggage will exceed the rear Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) and therefore should not be
attempted.
Trailer And Tongue Weight
Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your
vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the
rear can cause the trailer to sway severelyside to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer.
Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of
many trailer collisions.
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on
your bumper or trailer hitch.
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Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
•The tongue weight of the trailer.
• The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle.
• The weight of the driver and all passengers.
NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options or authorized dealer-installed
options must be considered as part of the total load on
your vehicle. Refer to the “Tire and Loading Information”
placard for the maximum combined weight of occupants
and cargo for your vehicle.Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive-
train components the following guidelines are recom-
mended:
CAUTION!
• Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle
or other parts could be damaged.
• Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a
trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h)
and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps
the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at
the heavier loads.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-
lized.
Towing Requirements — Tires
– Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tire.
– Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to “Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Oper-
ating” for proper tire inflation procedures.
– Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pressures before trailer usage.
– Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Starting and Operating” for the
proper inspection procedure.
– When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor- mation” in “Starting and Operating” for information
on replacement tires and for the proper tire replace-
ment procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load
carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s GVWR
and GAWR limits.
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Speedometer..........................309
Tachometer ............................302
Gear Ranges ............................ .421
Gear Select Lever Override ..................538
General Information .......................147
Glass Cleaning .......................... .585
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................495
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................495
GVWR .................................495
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .431
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................515
Headlights Automatic ............................226
Bulb Replacement .......................596
Cleaning ............................ .584
Delay ............................... .227High Beam
............................596
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........230
Lights On Reminder .....................227
On With Wipers ........................226
Passing ............................. .230
Switch ...............................225
Time Delay ............................227
Head Restraints ..........................209
Heated Mirrors .......................... .123
Heated Seats ............................ .202
Heater, Engine Block .......................417
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .230
Hill Start Assist .......................... .448
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .500
Holder, Coin ............................ .278
Holder, Cup ............................ .275
634 INDEX

Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................502
To Open Hood .......................... .223
Towing ............................... .496
Behind a Motorhome .....................510
Disabled Vehicle ........................539
Guide ...............................501
Recreational .......................... .510
Weight ...............................501
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........510
Traction ............................... .430
Traction Control ..........................442
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................447
Trailer Towing .......................... .496
Cooling System Tips .....................510
Hitches ............................. .500
Minimum Requirements ..................503
Tips................................ .508
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................502
Wiring ...............................507 Trailer Towing Guide
.......................501
Trailer Weight ............................501
Transaxle Autostick ............................ .427
Transmission Automatic ............................417
Filter ............................... .578
Fluid ............................... .575
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .256
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .22
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........22
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .468
Trip Odometer .......................... .304
Turn Signals ............................ .229
UCI Connector .......................... .372
Uconnect® Advanced Phone Connectivity ..............143
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