2015 DODGE JOURNEY air condition

If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
•Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle.
•Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in
the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti-
freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant
expansion bottle must also be protected against freez-
ing.
•If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure tested
for leaks.
•Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a
minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to
MS-12106) and distilled water for proper corrosion
protection of your engine which contains aluminum
components.
•Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
•Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
•Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze)
performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis-
sions.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 567

Frequency Of Fluid Change
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
•Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
•Stone and gravel impact.
•Insects, tree sap and tar.
•Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
•Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 575

Cavity
Car-
tridge
Fuse
Mini-
FuseDescription
F164 – 25 Amp
Clear
Powertrain Auto
Shutdown
F165 – 20 Amp
Yellow
Powertrain Shut-
down
F166 – 20 Amp
Yellow
Spare
F167 – 30 Amp
Green
Powertrain Shut-
down
F168 – 10 Amp
Red
Air Conditioner
Clutch
F169 40 Amp
Green
– Emissions – Partial
Zero Emissions Ve-
hicle Motor
Cavity
Car-
tridge
Fuse
Mini-
FuseDescription
F170 – 15 Amp
Blue
Emissions – Partial
Zero Emissions Ve-
hicle Actuators
F172 – 20 Amp
Yellow
Spare
F173 – 25 Amp
Clear
Anti Lock Brake
Valves
F174 – 20 Amp
Yellow
Siren – If Equipped
F175 – 30 Amp
Green
Spare
F176 – 10 Amp
Red
Powertrain Control
Modules
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BULB REPLACEMENT
NOTE:Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo-
spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric
conditions change to allow the condensation to change
back into a vapor. Turning the lamps on will usually
accelerate the clearing process.
Front Low/High Beam Headlamp, Turn
Signal/Park Lamp, And Side Marker Lamp
1. Open the hood.
NOTE:It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner
filter housing and position the Totally Integrated Power
Module (TIPM) aside to replace certain lamps in the left
headlamp housing.
2. Rotate the applicable bulb and connector assembly¼
turn counterclockwise and remove the assembly from
the headlamp housing.3. Disconnect the bulb from the harness connector and
then connect the replacement bulb.
1—FrontTurnSignal/ParkLampBulb2—SideMarkerLampBulb3—LowBeamHeadlampBulb4—HighBeamHeadlampBulb
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591

At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•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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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
606 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter.XXXXX
Replace air conditioning filter. X X XXXXX
Replace spark plugs(2.4L Engine). **XX X X X
Replace spark plugs(3.6L Engine). **X
Flush and replace the engine coolantat 10 years or 150,000 miles(240,000 km) whichever comes first.XX
Change the automatic transmissionfluid and filter.X
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
608 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

About Your Brakes........................431
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................434
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............563
Adding Fuel.............................489
Adding Washer Fluid......................558
Additives, Fuel...........................483
Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag....................62
Air Bag Components.....................61
Air bag Operation.......................64
Air Bag Warning Light....................73
Enhanced Accident Response................72
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................75
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
If A Deployment Occurs...................71
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................65
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............75
Side Air Bags...........................66
Transporting Pets.......................102
Air bag Deployment........................61
Air bag Light.............................73
Air bag Maintenance........................75
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .550
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................552
Air Conditioning Filter.....................401
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............400
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone.................381
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................552
Air Conditioning System....................552
Air Pressure, Tires.........................458
Alarm Light.............................305
Alarm, Panic.............................22
Alarm (Security Alarm)......................17
Alarm System (Security Alarm)................17
All Wheel Drive (AWD).....................425
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................562
622 INDEX

Exhaust Gas Caution.....................44
Fails to Start...........................411
Flooded, Starting........................411
Fuel Requirements......................480
Jump Starting..........................528
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..547
Oil Change Interval......................315
Oil Filler Cap..........................541
Oil Selection...........................548
Oil Synthetic..........................549
Operation.............................102
Overheating...........................511
Starting..............................408
Temperature Gauge......................305
Engine Oil Viscosity.......................549
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart...................549
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............72
Entry System, Illuminated....................19
Ethanol................................481
Event Data Recorder........................75
Exhaust Gas Caution........................44
Exhaust System...........................104
Exterior Folding Mirrors....................119
Exterior Lighting..........................222
Exterior Lights...........................107
Fabric Care..............................578
Filler Location Fuel........................305
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................550
Air Conditioning.......................401
Engine Oil............................550
Engine Oil Disposal.....................550
Flashers
Hazard Warning........................511
Turn Signal...........................107
628 INDEX