2015 DODGE JOURNEY Owners Manual

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DODGE JOURNEY 2015 1.G Owners Manual 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 bott

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DODGE JOURNEY 2015 1.G Owners Manual WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive l

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DODGE JOURNEY 2015 1.G Owners Manual WARNING!
•Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information. Using the wrong type of b

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DODGE JOURNEY 2015 1.G Owners Manual WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a coll

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DODGE JOURNEY 2015 1.G Owners Manual CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check

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DODGE JOURNEY 2015 1.G Owners Manual 7. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert it until seated.
Then, remove the dipstick and note the fluid level on
both sides. The fluid level reading is only valid if there
is a solid coating of oil on b

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DODGE JOURNEY 2015 1.G Owners Manual CAUTION!
•Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque con-
verter shudder, and will require mor

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DODGE JOURNEY 2015 1.G Owners Manual In addition, change the fluid and filter if the fluid
becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the trans-
mission is disassembled for any reason.
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) – AWD Models Only
Lu