2017 DODGE JOURNEY trailer

Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission overheat-
ing, take the following actions:
City Driving
When stopped for short periods, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing Condition Wheel OFF the Ground
FWD ModelsAWD Models
Flat Tow NONENOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow FrontOKNOT ALLOWED
Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALLOKOK
NOTE: When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details.
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Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Mod-
els
Recreational towing is allowedONLYif the front wheels
are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a tow
dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow this
procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place the transmission in PARK.
4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Release the parking brake.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drive-
train will result. If this vehicle requires towing,
make sure the drive wheels are OFF the ground.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam-
age from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Recreational Towing — All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground, or
using a towing dolly) is NOT ALLOWED. The only
acceptable method for towing this vehicle (behind another
vehicle) is on a vehicle trailer with all four wheels OFFthe
ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle with ANY of its wheels on the
ground can cause severe transmission and/or power
transfer unit damage. Damage from improper towing
is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 401

CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your
vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,” safely pull
over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the A/C
turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal
range. If the pointer remains on the “H,” and you hear
continuous chimes, turn the engine OFF immediately,
and call for service.
2.4L Engine — If Equipped
On hot days the engine oil temperature may become too
hot during sustained high-speed driving or if towing a
trailer up long grades. If this happens, a HOTOIL message
will flash in the odometer and the vehicle speed will be
reduced to 48 mph (77 km/h) maximum until the engine
oil temperature is reduced.
NOTE:The maximum vehicle speed is reduced to 48 mph
(77 km/h), you may reduce vehicle speed further as
needed. Once the engine oil temperature is reduced, you
may continue to drive normally
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure that
the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any time a
wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the vehicle the
lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a properly cali-
brated torque wrench.
Torque Specifications
Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/ Bolt SizeLug Nut/
Bolt
Socket Size
100 Ft-Lbs (135 N·m) M12 x 1.5 19 mm
**Use only your Authorized Dealer recommended lug
nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before
tightening.
Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the
tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles.6
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 405

CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
F117 –10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors
F118 –10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller
F119 –10 Amp Red Steering Column Control Module
F120 –10 Amp Red All Wheel Drive – If Equipped
F121 –15 Amp Blue Wireless Ignition Node
F122 –25 Amp Clear Driver Door Module
F123 –25 Amp Clear Passenger Door Module
F124 –10 Amp Red Mirrors
F125 –10 Amp Red Steering Column Control Module
F126 –25 Amp Clear Audio Amplifier
F127 –20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow – If Equipped
F128 –15 Amp Blue Radio
F129 –15 Amp Blue Video/DVD – If Equipped
F130 –15 Amp Blue Climate Control/Instrument Panel
F131 –10 Amp Red Passenger Assistance/Hands Free System –
If Equipped
F132 –10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Module
F133 –10 Amp Red Spare
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change 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 E-85 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).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the 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
Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or 350
hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The 350
hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a concern
for fleet customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
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.
478 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter. X
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter if using your
vehicle for any of the following:
police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer
towing. XX
Replace rear drive assembly
(RDA) fluid. XX
Replace power transfer unit (PTU)
fluid. XX
Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 481

Gear Ranges............................. .331
Gear Select Lever Override ....................421
General Information .........................111
Glass Cleaning ........................... .458
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................388, 390
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...............388, 389
GVWR ................................. .388
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ......................... .338
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .404
Headlights Automatic ............................ .168
Bulb Replacement ....................... .467
Cleaning .............................. .458
Delay ................................ .169
High Beam ............................ .467
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........171
Lights On Reminder ..................... .170
On With Wipers ..................... .169, 175
Passing ............................... .172
Switch ............................... .168
Time Delay ............................ .169
Head Restraints ........................... .155Heated Mirrors
.............................92
Heater, Engine Block ....................... .328
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .....171
Hill Start Assist ........................... .346
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .392
Holder, Coin ............................. .206
Holder, Cup ............................. .204
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ...............190
Hood Release ............................ .166
Ignition Key....................................9
Illuminated Entry ...........................15
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................11
Inside Rearview Mirror .......................89
Instrument Cluster ..................... .228, 241
Instr

ument Cluster Display
Instrument Cluster Display ..................243
Instrument Panel And Controls .................222
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................458
Interior Appearance Care .....................457
Interior Fuses ............................ .460
Interior Lights ............................ .172
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ..............172
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Shift Lever Override....................... .421
Shoulder Belts .............................37
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................90
Signals, Turn .....................84, 171, 241, 469
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................371
Snow Tires .............................. .365
Spare Tire ..................... .366, 367, 368, 407
Spark Plugs ............................. .473
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ......................... .473
Oil.................................. .473
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................... .180
Cancel ............................... .178
Resume .............................. .178
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................177
Starting .............................. .20, 325
Automatic Transmission ....................325
Cold Weather .......................... .327
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .327
Remote ................................20
Starting And Operating ..................... .325
Starting Procedures ........................ .325
Steering Column Controls ........................ .171Column Lock
.......................... .175
Power ............................... .340
Tilt Column ........................... .175
Wheel, Heated ......................... .176
Wheel, Tilt ............................ .175
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................296
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .296
Storage, Vehicle ........................... .318
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .420
Sunglasses Storage ......................... .189
Sun Roof ............................... .197
Sun Visor Extension .........................93
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ...........48
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .391
Synthetic
Engine Oil ....................... .436
System, Remote Starting ......................20
Taillights ................................ .469
Telescoping Steering Column ..................175
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ......................211
Tilt Steering Column ....................... .175
Time Delay, Headlight ...................... .169
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........358, 359
Tire Markings ............................ .353
Tires.......................... .84, 362, 366, 373
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