2014 DODGE JOURNEY ECO mode

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it can
often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the steering
wheel right and left to clear the area around the front
wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and
REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator pedal. Use
the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will
maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels
or racing the engine.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the engine
to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at least
one minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This
will minimize overheating and reduce the risk of trans-
mission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck
vehicle.
NOTE:Press the ESC Off switch, to place the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in
Partial Off mode, before rocking the vehicle.
Refer to “Electronic Brake Control” in “Starting
And Operating” for further information. Once the vehicle
has been freed, press the ESC Offswitch again to restore
ESC On mode.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the
wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no trans-
mission shifting occurring).
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 537

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheelsOFFthe ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all
four wheels on the ground) under the following condi-
tions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
• The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km).
• The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must
be towed faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than
15 miles (24 km), it must be towed with the front
wheels OFF the ground (using a flatbed truck, towing
dolly, or wheel lift equipment with the front wheels
raised).
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam-
age from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
542 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) – AWD Models Only
Lubricant Selection
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer
to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintain-
ing Your Vehicle” for further information.
Fluid Level Check
Visually inspect the unit at each oil change for leakage. If
leakage is detected, check the fluid level by removing the
fill plug. The fluid level should be maintained between
the bottom of the fill hole to 1/8 in (4 mm) below the fill
hole.
Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level.
Frequency Of Fluid Change
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – AWD Models Only
Lubricant Selection
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer
to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintain-
ing Your Vehicle” for further information.
Fluid Level Check
Visually inspect the unit at each oil change for leakage. If
leakage is detected, Check the fluid level by removing the
fill plug. The fluid level should be maintained between
the bottom of the fill hole to 1/8 in (4 mm) below the fill
hole.
Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level.
Frequency Of Fluid Change
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 579

Recorder, Event Data.......................79
Recreational Towing .......................510
Reformulated Gasoline .....................484
Refrigerant ............................. .558
Release, Hood ............................223
Reminder, Lights On .......................227
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................63
Remote Control Starting System .........................27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................22
FCC General Information ..................27
Panic Alarm ............................24
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........18
Programming Additional Transmitters .........18
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........373
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode ...................30
Remote Starting System ......................27
Replacement Bulbs ........................594 Replacement Keys
.........................17
Replacement Parts ........................ .549
Replacement Tires ........................ .469
Reporting Safety Defects ....................621
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ................305
Restraint, Head .......................... .209
Restraints, Child ...........................80
Restraints, Occupant ........................47
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ................287
Reverse Lights .......................... .598
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................537
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ...................293
Rotation, Tires .......................... .473
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................109
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................111
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................621
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................46
Safety Information, Tire .....................450
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