2014 DODGE JOURNEY cooling

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low EVIC display.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the
low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will
continue each time the vehicle is restarted as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or
signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale
after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
NOTE:
Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air temperature
change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the
Winter. Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C), then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which equals
1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle.
Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement
equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is
equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over and stop the
vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the
vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam
or boiling coolant.
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the
appropriate action:
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL, but do not increaseengine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the
radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner
turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when
the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
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WARNING!
• When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged batterymay freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or
explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above the
freezing point before attempting a jump-start.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen
gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the
battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection
and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage
due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, youcan use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
1.
To access the shift lever override, remove the cubby bin liner located in the center
console behind the shift lever. The override access port is at the front of the cubby bin.
2. Firmly set the parking brake.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position without starting the engine.
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
5. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab through the access port on the center console.
6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
8. Reinstall the override cover.
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Automatic Transmission Only use MOPAR® ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission
Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4®
fluid may affect the 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. —
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use
MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid + 4 or MOPAR® ATF+4® Auto- matic 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 Drive87 Octane 21 Gallons (79.8 Liters)
(Approximate)
Fuel Selection Front Wheel
Drive (FWD) Models 87 Octane20.5 Gallons (77.6 Liters)
(Approximate)
CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technol-
ogy (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may de-
crease 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, the cooling system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with
fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an authorized dealer 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.
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Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road
environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
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 ofirregular 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 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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Airbag...................14
Air Bag Air Bag Warning Light .........74
Air Conditioning .............33
Alarm Vehicle Security Alarm ........13
Alarm (Security Alarm) ........13,78
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......73
Arming System (Security Alarm) .....13
Assistance Towing ............73
Automatic Headlights ..........29
Automatic Oil Change Indicator .....78
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . .33
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ..............96
AxleFluid.................96
Back-UpCamera.............35
Battery Charging System Light ........73
Booster Seat ...............19
BrakeFluid................96
Brake System Warning Light .............76
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .................28
Bulb Replacement ............107
Calibration, Compass ...........65
ChangingAFlatTire...........80
Charging System Light ..........73
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) .............77
Child Booster Seat ............19
Child Restraints CarSeat................15
Child Restraints ............15
Child Seat Installation .......17, 18
Installing Child Restraints Using
The Vehicle Seat Belt .........18
Lower Anchors And Tethers
For Children ..........15, 17, 18
Using The Top Tether Anchorage . . .18
ChildSeat.................17
ClimateControl..............33
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights Air Bag Warning Light ........74 Brake Warning Light
.........76
Electronic Speed Control ON
Indicator ...............78
Electronic Speed Control SET
Indicator ...............78
Front Fog Light Indicator .......78
High Beam Indicator .........78
Turn Signal Indicator .........77
Vehicle Security Light .........78
Compass Calibration ...........65
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ...........96
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......30
Cruise Light ................30
Customer Assistance ..........108
Customer Programmable Features..............65,66
Defects, Reporting ............109
Disabled Vehicle Towing .........73
Disarming, Security System .......13
DriverCockpit...............39
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ....38
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control)............30
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ..................74
Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) ...........64,65
Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC)Display..........6
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .....91
Jacking ................80
Overheating ..............79
Towing ................73
Engine Break-In Recommendations .....28
Compartment.............94
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) ............77
Oil Change Interval ..........78
Oil Selection .............96
Overheating ..............79
Event Data Recorder ...........92
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