2016 DODGE JOURNEY tires

NOTE:Push the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system in ESC Partial
Off mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to
“Electronic Brake Control” in “Starting And
Operating” for further information. Once the
vehicle has been freed, push the ESC Offswitch again to
restore ESC On mode.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the
wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no trans-
mission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 551

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

starting, operating, emergency and maintenance proce-
dures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle. All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal
safety requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions on
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specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which allpassenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
636 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

Key-In Reminder..........................14
Keyless Enter-N-Go .....................36, 425
Keyless Entry System .......................21
Keyless Go ...............................12
Key, Replacement ..........................17
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................16
Lane Change And Turn Signals ...............228
Lane Change Assist ....................... .229
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................50
Latches .................................111
Hood ............................... .222
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .498
Leaks, Fluid .............................111
Life Of Tires ............................ .485
Liftgate .................................44
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ...............288
Light Bulbs ..........................111,606 Lights
..............................111,224
AirBag ........................75, 109, 303
Automatic Headlights ....................225
Back-Up ............................. .610
Brake Assist Warning ....................460
Brake Warning ........................ .304
Bulb Replacement ...................... .608
Courtesy/Reading ..................... .231
Cruise .............................. .325
Daytime Running ...................... .226
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............228, 229
Engine Temperature Warning ...............307
Exterior ..............................111
Fog............................. .227, 609
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................529
Headlights ........................ .224, 608
Headlights On Reminder ..................227
Headlights On With Wipers .............225, 235
Headlight Switch ...................... .224
648 INDEX

High Beam....................... .229, 608
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............229
Illuminated Entry ........................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .224
Intensity Control ....................... .230
Interior ............................. .229
License ............................. .613
Lights On Reminder .....................227
Low Fuel ............................ .322
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........314
Map Reading ......................... .231
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........231
Park ............................ .323, 608
Passing ............................. .229
Reading ............................. .231
Rear Servicing ........................ .610
Rear Tail Lamps ....................... .610
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .302
Security Alarm ........................ .306Service
.......................... .606, 608
Side Marker .......................... .608
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .........318, 490
Traction Control ....................... .460
Turn Signal ..............111, 228, 324, 608, 610
Vanity Mirror ......................... .123
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .307, 324
Load Floor, Cargo ........................ .283
Loading Vehicle ...................... .508, 509
Capacities ........................... .509
Tires ............................... .470
Locks ..................................30
Automatic Door .........................32
Auto Unlock ...........................33
Child Protection .........................33
Door .................................30
Power Door ............................31
Low Tire Pressure System ...................490
Lubrication, Body ........................ .573
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INDEX 649

Distribution Center (Fuses)................602
Door Locks ............................31
Inverter ............................. .272
Mirrors ............................. .121
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........268
Seats ............................... .199
Steering .......................... .444, 445
Sunroof ............................. .264
Transfer Unit ......................... .592
Windows ..............................41
Power Seats Down .............................. .200
Forward ............................. .200
Rearward ............................ .200
Up ................................ .200
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .618
Power Transfer Unit ....................592, 618
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............57
Preparation For Jacking .....................534 Pretensioners
Seat Belts ..............................57
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .478
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........583
Radio Frequency General Information ............15, 18, 26, 29, 40
Radio Operation ......................... .387
Radio Remote Controls .....................385
Rear Air Conditioning ...................397, 411
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................591
Rear Camera ........................... .250
Rear Cupholder ......................... .274
Rear Drive Assembly ...................... .591
Rear Liftgate .............................44
Rear ParkSense System .....................242
Rear Seat, Folding .....................213, 220
Rear Window Defroster .....................290
652 INDEX