2015 DODGE JOURNEY overheating

Resetting The Light After Servicing
•Withoutpressingthebrakepedal,pushtheENGINESTART/STOPbuttonandcyclethe
ignition to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
•Fullydepresstheacceleratorpedal,slowly,threetimeswithin10seconds.
•Withoutpressingthebrakepedal,pushtheENGINESTART/STOPbuttononceto
return the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking
the appropriate action:
•Onthehighways—slowdown.
•Incitytraffic—whilestopped,shiftthetransmissiontoNEUTRAL,butdonotincrease
engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
•Ifyourairconditioner(A/C)ison,turnitoff.TheA/Csystemaddsheattotheengine
cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
•Youcanalsoturnthetemperaturecontroltomaximumheat,themodecontroltofloor
and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the
radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner
turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
WARNING!
Yo u o r o t h e r s c a n b e b a d l y b u r n e d b y h o t e n g i n e c o o l a n t ( a n t i f r e e z e ) o r s t e a m f r o m y o u r
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood
until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing ConditionWheel OFF theGroundFWD MODELS AWD MODELS
Flat TowNONE
IF transmission isoperable:•Transmissionin
NEUTRAL•25mph(40 km/h)maxspeed•15miles(24km)maxdistance
NOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift Or DollyTo w
RearNOT ALLOWED
FrontOKNOT ALLOWED
FlatbedALLBEST METHODOK
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.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking
motion. Turn your 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. Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the
rocking motion, without spinning the wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE:
Press the "ESC Off" switch, to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in
"Partial Off" mode before rocking the vehicle. Once the vehicle has been freed, press the
"ESC Off" switch again to restore "ESC On" mode.
CAUTION!
•When“rocking”astuckvehiclebyshiftingbetweenREVERSEandDRIVE,donot
spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
•Revvingtheengineorspinningthewheelstoofastmayleadtotransmission
overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above
30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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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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