2015 DODGE JOURNEY steering

If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle,
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets
draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough without engine operation,
the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to
degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from
starting.
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 en-
gine 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 transmission failure during prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
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If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.
If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer to “Shift Lever Override” in this section
for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK
for towing.
CAUTION!
•Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
•When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do
not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Do not push or tow this vehicle with another
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
mission may result.
•If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON/RUN
position, not in the LOCK/OFF position.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
The manufacturer requires towing with all four wheels
OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the
vehicle on a flatbed, or with one end of vehicle raised and
the opposite end on a towing dolly.
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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)
for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is
near the engine compartment before starting the
vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner,
hoses, etc.) removed. Failure to do so can result in
serious personal injury.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters
varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be
used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR® engine air
cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom-
mended.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
NOTE: The battery is stored in a compartment that is
located behind the left front fender and is accessible
through the wheel well. The wheel and tire assemble
do not need to be removed to access the compartment.
Remote battery terminals are located in the engine
compartment for jump-starting. Refer to “Jump-
Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”
for further information.
To access the battery, turn the steering wheel fully to the
right and remove the access panel from the inner fender
shield.
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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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Cavity
Car-
tridge
Fuse
Mini-
FuseDescription
F107 – 10 Amp
Red
Rear Camera – If
Equipped
F108 – 15 Amp
Blue
Instrument Panel
F109 – 10 Amp
Red
Climate Control/
HVAC
F110 – 10 Amp
Red
Occupant Restraint
Controller
F112 – 10 Amp
Red
Spare
F114 – 20 Amp
Yellow
Rear HVAC
Blower/Motor
F115 – 20 Amp
Yellow
Rear Wiper Motor
Cavity
Car-
tridge
Fuse
Mini-
FuseDescription
F116 30 Amp
Pink
– Rear Defroster
(EBL)
F117 – 10 Amp
Red
Heated Mirrors
F118 – 10 Amp
Red
Occupant Restraint
Controller
F119 – 10 Amp
Red
Steering Column
Control Module
F120 – 10 Amp
Red
All Wheel Drive –
If Equipped
F121 – 15 Amp
Blue
Wireless Ignition
Node
F122 – 25 Amp
Clear
Driver Door Mod-
ule
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