2014 DODGE JOURNEY steering

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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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
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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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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 609

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

Data Recorder, Event.......................79
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............231
Daytime Running Lights ....................227
Dealer Service ............................550
Defroster, Rear Window .....................292
Defroster, Windshield ..................... .109
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................232
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................547
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................230
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................576
Oil (Engine) .......................... .551
Power Steering ........................ .434
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................539
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................571
Door Locks Door Locks ............................31
KeyFob...............................31 Remote
...............................31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................31
Door Locks, Automatic ......................33
Door Opener, Garage .......................256
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .431
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ......321
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) ......350
E-85 Fuel ...............................488
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........269
Electrical Power Outlets .....................269
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................121
Electronic Brake Control System ...............439
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................438
Brake Assist System .....................441
Traction Control System ...................442
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..............442
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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
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PowerBrakes ...............................437
Distribution Center (Fuses) ................590
Door Locks ............................32
Inverter ............................. .273
Mirrors ............................. .121
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........269
Seats ............................... .200
Steering ............................. .433
Sunroof ............................. .265
Transfer Unit ..........................579
Windows ..............................41
Power Steering Fluid .......................605
Power Transfer Unit .......................579
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................64
Preparation for Jacking .....................520
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................59 Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .22
Radial Ply Tires
..........................463
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........570
Radio Operation ..........................375
Radio Remote Controls .....................373
Rear Air Conditioning ..................... .385
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................579
Rear Camera ............................251
Rear Cupholder ..........................275
Rear Drive Assembly .......................579
Rear Liftgate .............................45
Rear ParkSense System .....................243
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .214
Rear Window Defroster .....................292
Rear Window Features .....................290
Rear Wiper/Washer ........................290
Reclining Front Seats .......................206
Reclining Rear Seats .......................217
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Shift Lever Override.......................538
Shoulder Belts ............................51
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ................56
Side Airbag ..............................74
Side View Mirror Adjustment .................120
Signals, Turn .............................111
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................471
Snow Tires ............................. .465
Spare Tire ...............................466
Spark Plugs ............................ .603
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ .603
Oil..................................603
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................239
Speedometer ............................ .309
Starting .................................27
Automatic Transmission ..................412
Cold Weather ..........................415
Engine Fails to Start .....................415 Remote
...............................27
Starting and Operating .....................412
Starting Procedures ........................412
Steering Column Controls .......................228
Column Lock ..........................236
Power ...............................433
Tilt Column .......................... .236
Wheel, Heated ........................ .237
Wheel, Tilt ............................236
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............373
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .373
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .403
Stuck, Freeing ............................537
Sunglasses Storage ........................254
Sun Roof ...............................265
Sun Visor Extension .......................124
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........65
Sway Control, Trailer .......................447
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Synthetic Engine Oil.......................554
System, Remote Starting .....................27
Tachometer ............................. .302
Taillights ...............................598
Telescoping Steering Column .................236
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............310
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....................286
Tilt Steering Column .......................236
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .227
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........456
Tire Markings ............................450
Tires...................................111 Aging (Life of Tires) .....................469
Air Pressure .......................... .460
Chains ...............................471
Changing ............................ .518
Compact Spare ........................ .466
General Information .....................460 High Speed
.......................... .463
Inflation Pressures .......................462
Jacking ...............................518
Life of Tires .......................... .469
Load Capacity ........................ .456
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............474
Pressure Warning Light ...................305
Quality Grading ........................623
Radial ...............................463
Replacement .......................... .469
Rotation ............................. .473
Safety ...............................450
Sizes ............................... .451
Snow Tires ............................465
Spare Tire ............................ .520
Spinning ............................ .468
Trailer Towing ........................ .505
T r

ead Wear Indicators ....................468
Tire Safety Information .....................450
644 INDEX