2015 DODGE JOURNEY air filter

6. Integrated Power Module (Fuses)
7. Air Filter Cleaner
8. Washer Fluid Reservoir
9. Engine Coolant Pressure Cap
10. Engine Oil Dipstick
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6. Air Filter Cleaner
7. Washer Fluid Reservoir
8. Engine Oil Dipstick
9. Engine Oil Fill
10. Engine Coolant Pressure Cap
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Yo u r a u t h o r i z e d d e a l e r w i l l r e s e t t h e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r m e s s a g e a f t e r c o m p l e t i n g t h e
scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your
authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under
“Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this guide or
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” in your Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
or twelve months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off
road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Checkengineoillevel.
•Checkwindshieldwasherfluidlevel.
•Checktirepressureandlookforunusualwearordamage.Rotatetiresatthefirstsign
of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,powersteering
and transmission (4-speed only) and fill as needed.
•Checkfunctionofallinteriorandexteriorlights.
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following page for the required maintenance
intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
•Rotatethetires.Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
•Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
•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 ChartRefer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals.
Mileage or time passed(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional InspectionsInspect the CV joints. X X X X XInspect front suspension, tie rod ends, andreplace if necessary.
XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brakefunction.
XXX X X X X
Additional MaintenanceReplace engine air filter. X X X X XReplace air conditioning filter. X X X X X X XReplace spark plugs (2.4L Engine). ** X X X X XReplace spark plugs (3.6L Engine). ** XFlush and replace the engine coolant at 10years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)whichever comes first.
XX
Change the automatic transmission fluidand filter.
X
Change the automatic transmission fluidand filter if using your vehicle for any ofthe following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequenttrailer towing.
X
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . .114
Adding Washer Fluid..........114
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag.......16
Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Air Bag Warning Light . . . . .16, 87
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Side Impacts.............16
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner
Filter)................114Air Conditioner Maintenance.....114Air Conditioning.............40Air Conditioning Refrigerant......114Air Conditioning System........114AlarmVehicle Security Alarm.......14Alarm (Security Alarm).......14,91Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .112, 114Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).....86Appearance Care............114Arming System (Security Alarm)....14Assistance Towing............86Automatic Headlights..........37Automatic Oil Change Indicator.....91
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..40Automatic TransmissionAdding Fluid............114Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Back-Up Camera............43Battery.................114Charging System Light.......86Body Mechanism Lubrication.....114Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Brake System.............114Fluid Check............114Master Cylinder..........114Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . .89Break-In Recommendations, NewVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Bulb Replacement...........124Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Calibration, Compass..........77Capacities, Fluid............112
Caps, FillerOil (Engine)............114Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Changing A Flat Tire...........93Charging System Light.........86Check Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator Light) . . . . . . . . . . . .90Child Restraint..............19CleaningWheels...............114Windshield Wiper Blades.....114Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAir Bag Warning Light . . . . . . .87Brake Warning Light . . . . . . . . .89Electronic Speed Control ONIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Electronic Speed Control SETIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Front Fog Light Indicator . . . . . .91High Beam Indicator........91Tu r n S i g n a l I n d i c a t o r........91Vehicle Security Light........91Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Compact Spare Tire..........122Compass Calibration...........77Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)....114Coolant Capacity.........112Coolant Level...........114Disposal of Used Coolant.....114Drain, Flush, and Refill......114Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Points to Remember.......114Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . .114Selection of Coolant(Antifreeze).........112, 114Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . .114Cruise Control (Speed Control).....38Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Customer Assistance..........126Customer ProgrammableFeatures.............77,78
Defects, Reporting...........127Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . .86Disarming, Security System.......14
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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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