2015 DODGE JOURNEY transmission oil

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
Alongbreak-inperiodisnotrequiredfortheengineanddrivetrain(transmissionandaxle)
in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km),
speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws
contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type
lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under
which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades,
refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle.”
NOTE:
Anewenginemayconsumesomeoilduringitsfirstfewthousandmiles(kilometers)of
operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted
as an indication of an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may
result.
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission
Use only ATF+4®Automatic TransmissionFluid.Failure to use ATF+4®fluid may affect thefunction or performance of your transmis-sion.We recommend MOPAR®AT F + 4®fluid.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU)We recommend you use MOPAR®GearLubricant 75W-90.
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA)We recommend you use MOPAR®GearLubricant 75W-90.
Brake Master CylinderWe recommend you use MOPAR®DOT 3,SAE J1703. If DOT 3 brake fluid is notavailable, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering ReservoirWe recommend you use MOPAR®PowerSteering Fluid + 4, or MOPAR®AT F + 4®
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to “Main-
tenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or applicable
supplement on the DVD for further details.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a n a u t o m a t i c o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r s y s t e m . T h e o i l c h a n g e
indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate.
This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent
short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage
will influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message is displayed.
Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as
3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible,
within the next 500 miles (805 km).
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Re-
quired” will be displayed in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil
change is necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash in the instrument cluster
odometer and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
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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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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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