2015 DODGE JOURNEY power steering

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir7 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir8 — Air Cleaner Filter3 — Engine Oil Fill9 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (4–Speed Only)4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir10 — Washer Fluid Reservoir5 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post)11 — Coolant Reservoir Cap6 — Remote Jump Start (Negative Battery Post)12 — Engine Oil Dipstick
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir5 — Air Cleaner Filter2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir7 — Engine Oil Dipstick4 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)8 — Engine Oil Fill
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, power steering or air conditioning.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of
component malfunction, use only the specified
fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be
maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking engine oil level when
the engine is cold will give you an incorrect reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and
only when the engine is hot, will improve the accuracy of
the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the
range markings on the dipstick. Either the range mark-
ings consist of a crosshatch zone marked SAFE or a
crosshatch zone marked with MIN at the low end of the
range and MAX at the high end of the range. Adding
1.0 qt (1.0 l) of oil when the reading is at the low end of
the range marking will raise the oil level to the high end
of the range marking.
CAUTION!
Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine
will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil
pressure and an increase in oil temperature. This
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WARNING!(Continued)
•If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an autho-
rized dealer.
•If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air
bag system, braking system), power unit systems
(engine system, gearbox system) or steering system
blows, contact an authorized dealer.
Interior Fuses
The interior fuse panel is located on the passenger side
under the instrument panel.
Cavity
Car-
tridge
Fuse
Mini-
FuseDescription
F100 30 Amp
Pink
– 110V AC Inverter –
If Equipped
Cavity
Car-
tridge
Fuse
Mini-
FuseDescription
F101 – 10 Amp
Red
Interior Lights
F102 – 20 Amp
Yellow
Cigar Lighter in
Instrument Panel/
Left Rear Power
Outlet
F103 – 20 Amp
Yellow
Power Outlet in
Console Bin/Power
Outlet in Rear of
Console
F105 – 20 Amp
Yellow
Heated Seats – If
Equipped
F106 – 20 Amp
Yellow
Rear Power Outlet
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic TransmissionUse 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 CylinderWe recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3, SAE J1703. If DOT 3
brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering ReservoirWe recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid + 4, or
MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.7
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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 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
(4-speed 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.
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 605

Brake Control System, Electronic..............434
Brake Fluid.............................601
Brake, Parking...........................431
Brakes.................................433
Brake System............................433
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................434
Fluid Check...........................568
Master Cylinder........................568
Parking..............................431
Warning Light.........................303
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................415
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........102
Brightness, Interior Lights...................228
Bulb Replacement.........................589
Bulbs, Light.............................107
Camera, Rear............................248
Capacities, Fluid..........................597
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................489
Oil (Engine)...........................541
Power Steering.........................430
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................565
Carbon Monoxide Warning..................104
Cargo Area Cover.........................284
Cargo Area Features.......................280
Cargo Compartment.......................280
Light................................280
Luggage Carrier........................289
Cargo Load Floor.........................282
Cargo Management System..................282
Rollaway Tonneau Cover..................284
Tri-Fold Load Floor......................282
Cargo Tie-Downs.........................283
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)....................282
Car Washes.............................576
CellularPhone...........................372
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Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........565
Cooling System...........................561
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............563
Coolant Capacity.......................597
Coolant Level..........................561
Disposal of Used Coolant.................565
Drain, Flush, and Refill...................562
Inspection............................566
Points to Remember.....................566
Pressure Cap..........................565
Radiator Cap..........................565
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).............562
Corrosion Protection.......................575
Cupholders.............................273
Customer Assistance.......................613
Data Recorder, Event.......................75
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.............229
Daytime Running Lights....................224
Dealer Service............................545
Defroster, Rear Window.....................288
Defroster, Windshield......................106
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..................230
Diagnostic System, Onboard.................543
Dimmer Switch, Headlight...................227
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission..................571
Oil (Engine)...........................547
Power Steering.........................430
Disabled Vehicle Towing....................535
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................565
Door Locks
Door Locks............................28
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Remote...............................28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................28
Door Locks, Automatic......................31
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