2017 DODGE JOURNEY traction control

Tire Types
All Season Tires — If Equipped
All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring,
Summer, Fall and Winter). Traction levels may vary be-
tween different all season tires. All season tires can be
identified by the M+S, M&S, M/S or MS designation on the
tire sidewall. Use all season tires only in sets of four; failure
to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of
your vehicle.
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry condi-
tions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or on ice.
If your vehicle is equipped with Summer tires, be aware
these tires are not designed for Winter or cold driving
conditions. Install Winter tires on your vehicle when am-
bient temperatures are less than 40°F (5°C) or if roads are
covered with ice or snow. For more information, contact an
authorized dealer.
Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or
mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use
Summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You
could lose vehicle control, resulting in severe injury or
death. Driving too fast for conditions also creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
Snow Tires
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during the Winter. Snow tires can be identified by a
“mountain/snowflake” symbol on the tire sidewall.If you need snow tires, select tires
equivalent in size and type to the origi-
nal equipment tires. Use snow tires only
in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling
of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not
be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h).
For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h), refer to original
equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended
safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation
pressures.
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It is recommended you contact your authorized tire dealer
or original equipment dealer with any questions you may
have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use
equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the
safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that
specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of
unapproved tires and wheels may change suspen-
sion dimensions and performance characteristics,
resulting in changes to steering, handling, and brak-
ing of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable
handling and stress to steering and suspension com-
ponents. You could lose control and have a collision
resulting in serious injury or death. Use only the tire
and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your
vehicle.
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity,
other than what was originally equipped on your
vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could
result in tire overloading and failure. You could lose
control and have a collision.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having ad-
equate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body clear-
ance. Follow these recommendations to guard against
damage.
• Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as
recommended by the traction device manufacturer.
• Install on Front Tires Only.
• Due to limited clearance, P225/65R17 tire with a Secu-
rity Chain Company (SCC) Super Z6 low profile traction
device or equivalent is recommended.
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WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow)
between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable
handling. You could lose control and have a collision.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the
following precautions:
•Because of restricted traction device clearance be-
tween tires and other suspension components, it is
important that only traction devices in good condi-
tion are used. Broken devices can cause serious
damage. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs
that could indicate device breakage. Remove the
damaged parts of the device before further use.
• Install device as tightly as possible and then re-
tighten after driving about ½ mile (0.8 km).
• Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large
bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle.
• Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry pave-
ment.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Observe the traction device manufacturer ’s instruc-
tions on the method of installation, operating speed,
and conditions for use. Always use the suggested
operating speed of the device manufacturer ’s if it is
less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Do not use traction devices on a compact spare tire.
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at
different loads and perform different steering, driving, and
braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal
rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The
benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggres-
sive tread designs such as those on all season type tires.
Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud,
snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth,
quiet ride.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper main-
tenance intervals. The reasons for any rapid or unusual
wear should be corrected prior to rotation being per-
formed.
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The suggested rotation method is the “forward cross” shown in
the following diagram. This rotation pattern does not apply to
some directional tires that must not be reversed.
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 condi-
tions 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 characteristics 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
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.
Tire Rotation
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Exterior................................84
Fog .............................. .170, 468
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................404
Headlights ......................... .168, 467
Headlights On Reminder ...................170
Headlights On With Wipers ..............169, 175
Headlight Switch ........................ .168
High Beam ......................... .171, 467
High Beam/Low Beam Select ................171
Illuminated Entry .........................15
Instrument Cluster ...................... .168
Interior ............................... .172
License ............................... .471
Lights On Reminder ..................... .170
Low Fuel ............................. .238
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........233
Map Reading .......................... .172
Park ............................. .240, 467
Passing ............................... .172
Reading .............................. .172
Rear Servicing .......................... .469
Rear Tail Lamps ........................ .469
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .225
Security Alarm ......................... .228
Service ............................ .465, 467Side Marker
........................... .467
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........235, 374
Traction Control ........................ .351
Turn Signal ................84, 171, 241, 467, 469
Vanity Mirror ............................93
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .228, 241
Load Floor, Cargo ......................... .210
Loading Vehicle ....................... .387, 389
Capacities ............................. .389
Tires................................. .358
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ...................... .248
Battery

Saver On ........................ .248
Electrical Load Reduction ...................248
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................248
Locks ....................................22
Automatic Door ..........................24
Auto Unlock .............................24
Child Protection ..........................25
Door ..................................22
Power Door .............................23
Low Tire Pressure System .....................374
Lubrication, Body ......................... .441
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ....................216
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Aging (Life Of Tires)..................... .370
Air Pressure ........................... .362
Chains ............................... .371
Changing ............................. .407
Compact Spare ......................... .367
General Information ...................362, 366
High Speed ............................ .364
Inflation Pressures ....................... .363
Jacking ............................... .407
Life Of Tires ........................... .370
Load Capacity ...................... .358, 359
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............374
Pressure Warning Light ....................235
Quality Grading ........................ .373
Radial ............................... .364
Replacement ........................... .370
Rotation .............................. .372
Safety ............................ .353, 362
Sizes ................................ .354
Snow Tires ............................ .365
Spare Tire ...................... .366, 368, 407
Spinning .............................. .369
Trailer Towing .......................... .396
Tread Wear Indicators .....................369
Tire Safety Information ...................... .353Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight
.................394
To Open Hood ........................... .166
Towing ................................. .389
Behind A Motorhome ..................... .400
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .423
Guide ................................ .393
Recreational ........................... .400
Weight ............................... .393
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............400
T

raction ............................. .337, 338
Traction Control .......................... .348
Trailer Towing ............................ .389
Cooling System Tips ..................... .400
Hitches ............................... .392
Minimum Requirements ....................395
Tips ................................. .399
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................394
Wiring ............................... .397
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .393
Trailer Weight ............................ .393
Transaxle Autostick ............................. .336
Transmission Automatic ......................... .329, 451
Filter ................................ .453
504 INDEX