FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
•HowdoIinstallmyLATCHEquippedChildSeat?pg.21
•HowdoImovemyrearseats?pg.30
ELECTRONICS
•HowdoIknowwhichradioIhave?
•Uconnect®4.3 & 4.3S pg. 49
•Uconnect®8.4 & 8.4N pg. 51
•HowdoIselecttheAUXmusicsource?pg.65
•HowdoIsettheclockonmyradio?
•Uconnect®4.3 & 4.3S pg. 49
•Uconnect®8.4 & 8.4N pg. 51
•HowdoIusetheNavigationfeature?pg.59
•HowdoIpairmycellphoneviaBluetooth®with the Uconnect®Hands-Free Voice
Activation System? pg. 66
•HowdoIheartheaudiofrommyiPod®through the USB port using the radio?
•Uconnect®4.3 & 4.3S pg. 65
•Uconnect®8.4, 8.4N pg. 65
•HowdoIconfiguremyUniversalGarageDoorOpener(HomeLink®)? pg. 78
UTILITY
•HowdoIknowhowmuchIcantowwithmyDodgeJourney?pg.84
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
•WhatdoIdoifmyTPMSwarninglightisblinking?pg.87
•HowdoIchangeaflattire?pg.93
•HowdoIJump-Startmyvehicle?pg.101
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
•WhereismyFuseBlocklocated?
•InteriorFusespg.119
•UnderhoodFusespg.120
•WhattypeofoildoIuse?pg.112
•HowoftenshouldIchangemyengine’soil?pg.114
•Whatshouldmytirepressurebesetat?pg.121
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)....114
Driver Cockpit..............46
Electronics
Yo u r Ve h i c l e ' s S o u n d S y s t e m....46
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76, 77Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Emergency, In Case ofFreeing Vehicle When Stuck . . .105Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . .92To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 6EngineAir Cleaner.............114Break-In Recommendations....35Checking Oil Level.........114Compartment............108Coolant (Antifreeze)........112Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Malfunction Indicator(Check Engine)...........90Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112, 114Oil Change Interval.........91Oil Filler Cap...........114Oil Selection . . . . . . . . .112, 114Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Event Data Recorder..........106EVIC Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Exhaust System............114
FA Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 9FiltersAir Cleaner.............114Engine Oil..........112, 114Engine Oil Disposal........114FlashersTu r n S i g n a l.............91Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Fluid Capacities............112Fluid Level ChecksBrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Power Steering..........114
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37, 91
Folding Front Passenger Seat......28
Folding Rear Seat............30
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . .105
Frequently Asked Questions......129
Front Heated Seats...........32
FuelOctane Rating . . . . . . . . . . .112Specifications...........112Ta n k C a p a c i t y...........112Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)...78GaugesSpeedometer.............6Ta c h o m e t e r..............6General Maintenance.........114Glass Cleaning.............114GPS Navigation (Uconnect®gps)....59
HeadlightsAutomatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Cleaning..............114Head Restraints.............25Heated Mirrors..............43Heated Seats..............32Heated Steering Wheel.........33High Beam Indicator..........91HomeLink®(Garage Door Opener) . . .78Hood Release.............107
Identifying Your Radio..........48Instrument Cluster............6Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Instrument Panel Cover........114Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . .114Interior and Instrument Lights......5Interior Appearance Care.......114Interior Fuses..............119Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . .36Introduction................2Inverter Outlet (115V)..........81Inverter, Power..............81iPod®/USB/MP3 Control......57,65
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Bluetooth®Streaming Audio....66
Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .96
Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . .93, 96
Jump Starting.............101
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Lock The Doors............8
Unlock The Doors...........8
Keyless Enter-N-Go
Lock/Unlock . . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Keyless Enter-N-Go™
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ . . . . . . . .10
Passive Entry............10
Remote Control...........10
Lane Change Assist...........36
Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Lights
Engine Temperature Warning....88
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . .91
Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Seat Belt Reminder.........89
Security Alarm...........91
Service...............124
Locks
Liftgate, Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . .8
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren(LATCH)................20Lubrication, Body...........114
Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . .114Maintenance, General.........114Maintenance Procedures.......114Maintenance Record..........118Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine)................90Master Cylinder (Brakes)........114MirrorsHeated...............43MOPAR®Accessories.........128
Navigation Voice Commands......74Navigation Voice Prompt Volume....73
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . .35
Occupant Restraints...........18
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)....112
Oil Change Indicator...........91
Oil Change Indicator, Reset.......91
Oil, Engine............112, 114
Capacity..............112
Change Interval........91,114
Checking..............114
Disposal..............114Filter.............112, 114Filter Disposal...........114Materials Added to........114Recommendation......112, 114Viscosity...........112, 114Oil Filter, Selection...........114OutletPower................82Overheating, Engine...........92
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Panic Alarm................8Phone (Uconnect®)...........66Placard, Tire and LoadingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . .121PowerDistribution Center (Fuses)....120Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Outlet (Auxiliary ElectricalOutlet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82Seats................27Power Steering Fluid..........114Power Transfer Unit..........114Preparation for Jacking.........94Programmable Electronic Features . . .77
Radio Operation.............53Radio (Sound Systems).......49,51Rain Sensitive Wiper System......36Rear Camera...............43Rear ParkSense System.........43Rear Seat, Folding............30Recreational Towing...........85Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)Lock The Doors............8Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).....8
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Unlock The Doors...........8Replacement Bulbs..........124Reporting Safety Defects.......127Resetting Oil Change Indicator.....91Restraint, Head.............25Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.....105
Satellite Radio (Uconnect®studios) . .55Seat Belt Maintenance........114Seat BeltsAdjustable Shoulder Belt......15Pretensioners............15Reminder..............89Seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 28Adjustment.............28Folding Front Passenger......28Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Manual................28Power................27Rear Folding............30Security Alarm..............91Security Alarm............14Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . .112Shift Lever Override..........104Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 91SIRIUS Travel Link . . . . . . . . . . .64Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . .93,122, 123Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112SpecificationsFuel (Gasoline)..........112Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Speed ControlAccel/Decel.............38Cancel................39Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38SteeringTi l t C o l u m n . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4Wheel, Heated...........33Steering Wheel Audio Controls.....76Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . .105Supplemental Restraint System -Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Te m p e r a t u r e C o n t r o l ,Automatic (ATC) . . . . . . . . . . .40
Te t h e r A n c h o r, C h i l d R e s t r a i n t . . . 2 1 , 2 3Ti l t S t e e r i n g C o l u m n . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4Ti r e sAir Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . .121Changing..............93Compact Spare..........122Jacking...............93Pressure Warning Light . . . . . . .87Spare Tire..............93To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4Behind a Motorhome........85Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . .105Recreational.............85To w i n g V e h i c l e B e h i n d a M o t o r h o m e . . 8 5Tr a c t i o n C o n t r o l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1Tr a i l e r To w i n gTr a i l e r a n d To n g u e W e i g h t.....84Tr a i l e r W e i g h t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4Tr a n s m i s s i o nFluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Maintenance............114Tu r n S i g n a l s.............36,91
Uconnect®Voice Command.......72Underhood Fuses...........120Universal Garage Door Opener(HomeLink®). . . . . . . . . . . . .78USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Video Entertainment System™ (Rear SeatVideo System) . . . . . . . . . . . .75Voice Command.............72
WasherAdding Fluid............114Rear.................36Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . .36Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . .114Wheel and Wheel Trim.........114Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . .114, 124Wind Buffeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Windshield Washers...........36Windshield Wiper Blades.......114Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . .36Wiper Blade Replacement.......114Wiper, Rear................36
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