2016 DODGE JOURNEY light

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns
on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission (4-
speed only) and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
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.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar 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. 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 621

Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you
have any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer
Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800)
465-2001 English / (800) 387-9983 French).
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only),
some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of compo-
nent wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
632 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

About Your Brakes.....................446, 449
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............581
Adding Fuel ............................ .505
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .576
Additives, Fuel .......................... .500
Adjust Down .............................. .200
Forward ............................. .200
Rearward ............................ .200
Up ................................ .200
AirBag.............................. .63, 64
Advance Front Air Bag .................64, 65
Air Bag Operation .......................66
Air Bag Warning Light ....................75
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................67
Enhanced Accident Response ................74
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................77
FrontAirBag ........................63, 64
If A Deployment Occurs ...................73 Knee Impact Bolsters
.....................67
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............76
Side Air Bags ...........................68
Transporting Pets ...................... .106
Air Bag Deployment ........................63
Air Bag Light ..................... .75, 109, 303
Air Bag Maintenance .......................76
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .569
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................571
Air Conditioning Filter ..................417, 572
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...........416, 418
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ..............397, 411
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................571
Air Conditioning System ....................571
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .476
Alarm, Panic .............................23
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................18, 306
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .....................441
638 INDEX

Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............580, 614
Disposal ............................. .583
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................450
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................321
Appearance Care ........................ .592
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............18
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .453
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................119
Automatic Door Locks ....................32, 33
Automatic Headlights ..................... .225
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............331
Automatic Transmission .................429, 587
Adding Fluid ...................588, 590, 618
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................591
Fluid Level Check ...................588, 590
Fluid Type ........................... .618
Gear Ranges .......................... .433Special Additives
...................... .588
Autostick .............................. .439
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................33
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........268
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................268
Back-Up Lights .......................... .610
Battery ............................ .309, 569
Charging System Light ...................309
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........24
Location ............................. .569
Belts, Seat .............................. .109
Bluetooth Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or
Audio Device After Pairing ................157
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between the Uconnect
Phone And Mobile Phone ..............143, 173
Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile
Phone ........................... .129, 153
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INDEX 639

Body Mechanism Lubrication.................573
B-Pillar Location ......................... .470
Brake Assist System ...................... .453
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............450
Brake Fluid ............................ .618
Brake, Parking .......................... .446
Brakes ................................ .449
Brake System ........................ .449, 585
Fluid Check ....................... .586, 618
Master Cylinder ....................... .586
Parking ............................. .446
Warning Light ........................ .304
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................431
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................230
Bulb Replacement ..................... .606, 608
Bulbs, Light ..........................111,606
Camera, Rear ........................... .250
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .614Caps, Filler
Fuel ................................ .505
Oil (Engine) ....................... .559, 567
Power Steering ........................ .445
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................583
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............108, 502
Cargo Area Cover ........................ .286
Cargo Area Features ...................... .282
Cargo Compartment ...................... .282
Light ............................... .282
Luggage Carrier ....................... .290
Cargo Load Floor ........................ .283
Cargo Management System ..................283
Rollaway Tonneau Cover ..................286
Tri-Fold Load Floor ..................... .283
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ .284
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) .................283, 508
Car

Washes ............................ .593
Certification Label ........................ .508
640 INDEX

Chains, Tire............................ .488
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .532
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .465
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .562
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............107
Checks, Safety .......................... .107
Child Restraint ............................78
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................86
Child Restraints .........................78
Child Seat Installation .................99, 101
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........97
Infants And Child Restraints ................81
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....96
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt ..............................98
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ............93
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......89
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........82Seating Positions
........................88
Using The Top Tether Anchorage ............103
Child Safety Locks .........................33
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .498
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .595
Coin Holder ............................ .277
Cold Weather Operation ....................427
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............387
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .482
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .334
Connector UCI................................ .385
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........385
Conserving Fuel ......................... .332
Console, Floor .......................... .277
Console, Overhead ....................... .252
Contract, Service ......................... .631
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........583
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INDEX 641

Cooling System.......................... .579
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............581
Coolant Capacity ...................... .614
Coolant Level ..................... .579, 584
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................583
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................580
Inspection ........................... .584
Points To Remember .....................584
Pressure Cap ......................... .583
Radiator Cap ......................... .583
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......580, 614, 616
Corrosion Protection ...................... .592
Cruise Light ............................ .325
Cupholders ......................... .274, 599
Customer Assistance ...................... .629
Data Recorder, Event .......................77
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............231
Daytime Running Lights ....................226 Dealer Service
........................... .563
Defroster, Rear Window .....................290
Defroster, Windshield ..................... .109
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................232
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................561
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................229
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ...............588, 590
Oil (Engine) .......................... .565
Power Steering ........................ .445
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................552
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................583
Door Ajar .......................... .312, 313
Door Ajar Light ...................... .312, 313
Door Locks Door Locks ............................30
KeyFob...............................30
Remote ...............................30
642 INDEX

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................30
Door Locks, Automatic ......................32
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .255
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .442
Driving To Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .....332
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) .......363
E-85 Fuel .............................. .502
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........268
Electrical Power Outlets .....................268
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................121
Electronic Brake Control System ...............450
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................450
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................462
Traction Control System ...................456
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........238
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............457Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light
........311
Electronic Vehicle Information Center Instrument Cluster Display .................29
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......327
Remote Start ...........................29
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................550
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................529
Jacking .............................. .532
Jump Starting ......................... .546
Overheating .......................... .529
Towing ............................. .552
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........562
Engine ................................ .559
Air Cleaner .......................... .569
Block Heater ......................... .429
Break-In Recommendations ................106
Checking Oil Level ..................... .565
Compartment ...................... .559, 560
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INDEX 643