2015 DODGE JOURNEY brake

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 brake fluid
can severely damage your brake system and/or
impair its performance. The proper type of brake
fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the
original factory installed hydraulic master cylinder
reservoir.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has
been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master
cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake
fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the
air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may
cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro-
longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
•Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
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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 collision.
Automatic Transmission
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer ’s specified transmission fluid.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this
section for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain
the transmission fluid at the correct level using the
recommended fluid. No chemical flushes should be used
in any transmission; only the approved lubricant should
be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in this section for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-
tives to the transmission. The only exception to this
policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid
leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may
adversely affect seals.
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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 — Four-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Use the following procedure to check the transmission
fluid level properly:
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Run the engine at normal idle speed for at least 60
seconds, and leave the engine running for the rest of
this procedure.
3. Fully apply the parking brake, and press the brake
pedal.
4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi-
tion (allowing time for the transmission to fully en-
gage in each position), ending with the transmission in
PARK.
5. Wipe the area around the dipstick clean to prevent dirt
from entering the transmission.
6. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot
or cold. You can also read the transmission fluid
temperature using the Vehicle Information display in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in
the instrument cluster. Refer to#Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)#in#Understanding Your
Instrument Panel#for further information. Hot fluid is
approximately 180°F (82°C), which is the normal op-
erating temperature after the vehicle is driven at least
15 miles (24 km). Hot fluid cannot be held comfortably
between the fingertips. Cold fluid is at a temperature
of approximately 80°F (27°C).
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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 both sides of the dipstick.
Note that the holes in the dipstick will be full of fluid
if the actual level is at or above the hole.
•If the fluid is hot, the fluid level should be in the
crosshatched area marked “HOT” (between the up-
per two holes in the dipstick).
•If the fluid is cold, the fluid level should be between
the lower two holes in the area marked “COLD.”
If the fluid level is low, add fluid through the dipstick
tube to bring it to the proper level. Do not overfill. After
adding any quantity of oil through the dipstick tube, wait
at least two minutes for the oil to fully drain into the
transmission before rechecking the fluid level.
NOTE:If it is necessary to check the transmission below
the operating temperature, the fluid level should be
between the two COLD (lower) holes on the dipstick
with the fluid at approximately 80°F (27°C). If the fluid
level is correctly established at 80°F (27°C), it should be
between the HOT (upper) reference holes when the
transmission reaches 180°F (82°C). Remember it is best to
check the level at the normal operating temperature.
8. Check for leaks. Release the parking brake.
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•If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,
touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.
•If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar
cause that destroys the paint and protective coating,
have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The
cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of
the owner.
•If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.
•If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
•Use MOPAR® Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon as
possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to
match the color of your vehicle.
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
•All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly
with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
•To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use
MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner.
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor or
Black Satin Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners,
abrasives or polishing compounds. They will perma-
nently damage this finish and such damage is not cov-
ered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. USE ONLY
MILD SOAP AND WATER WITH A SOFT CLOTH. Used
on a regular basis this is all that is required to maintain
this finish.
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Cavity
Car-
tridge
Fuse
Mini-
FuseDescription
F106 60 Amp
Yellow
– Interior Power Dis-
tribution Center
Rail Run/Accessory
Relays
F139 40 Amp
Green
– Climate Control
System Blower
F140 30 Amp
Pink
– Power Locks
F141 40 Amp
Green
– Anti-Lock Brake
System
F142 40 Amp
Green
– Glow Plugs – If
Equipped
F143 40 Amp
Green
– Exterior Lights 1
Cavity
Car-
tridge
Fuse
Mini-
FuseDescription
F144 40 Amp
Green
– Exterior Lights 2
F145 30 Amp
Pink
– To Body Computer
– Lamp
F146 30 Amp
Pink
– Spare
F147 30 Amp
Pink
– Spare
F148 40 Amp
Green
– Radiator Fan Motor
F149 30 Amp
Pink
– Starter Solenoid
F150 – 25 Amp
Clear
Powertrain Control
Modules
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Cavity
Car-
tridge
Fuse
Mini-
FuseDescription
F151 30 Amp
Pink
– Headlamp Washer
Motor – If
Equipped
F152 – 25 Amp
Clear
Diesel Fuel Heater
– If Equipped
F153 – 20 Amp
Yellow
Fuel Pump
F156 – 10 Amp
Red
Brake/Electronic
Stability Control
Module
F157 – 10 Amp
Red
Power Transfer
Unit Module – If
Equipped
Cavity
Car-
tridge
Fuse
Mini-
FuseDescription
F158 – 10 Amp
Red
Active Hood Mod-
ule – If Equipped
F159 – 10 Amp
Red
Spare
F160 – 20 Amp
Yellow
Interior Lights
F161 – 20 Amp
Yellow
Horn
F162 40 Amp
Red/20
Amp Lt.
Blue
– Cabin Heater #1/
Vacuum Pump – If
Equipped
F163 50 Amp
Red
– Cabin Heater #2 –
If Equipped
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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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