2017 DODGE JOURNEY Owners Manual

Cruising Range......................... .385
Engine Oil ............................ .385
Fuel Requirements ....................... .384
Maintenance ........................... .386
Replacement Parts ....................... .385
Starting .............................. .385
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .327
Floor Console ............................ .206
Fluid, Brake ............................. .475
Fluid Capacities ........................... .472
Fluid Leaks ...............................84
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................452, 453
Brake ............................. .450, 475
Cooling System ......................... .445
Engine Oil ............................ .434
Power Steering ...................... .340, 475
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ............473
Fog Lights ........................... .170, 468
Fog Light Service .......................... .468
Folding Rear Seat ...................... .159, 164
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .420
Fuel ................................... .380
Adding .............................. .386
Additives ............................. .382Clean Air
............................. .380
Conserving ............................ .245
Ethanol ........................... .381, 384
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .386
Gasoline .............................. .380
Light ................................ .238
Materials Added ........................ .382
Methanol ............................. .381
Octane Rating ....................... .380, 473
Requirements .......................... .380
Saver

Mode ........................... .245
Specifications .......................... .473
Tank Capacity .......................... .472
Fuel, Flexible ............................. .384
Fueling ................................. .386
Fuel Optimizer ........................... .245
Fuel Saver............................... .245
Fuses .................................. .459
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............190, 195
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .................386, 431
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .380
Gasoline (Fuel) Conserving ............................ .245
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .380
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INDEX 495

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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Introduction................................4
Inverter, Power ........................... .203
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ..................... .295
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ..................117
Jacking Instructions ........................ .410
Jack Location ............................ .407
Jack Operation ........................ .407, 410
Jump Starting ............................ .417
Key Fob Panic Alarm .............................17
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............13
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............13
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............18
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............18
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....18
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . .16, 18
Key Fob, Remote Keyless Entry .................16
Key-In Reminder ............................10
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..................... .26, 326
Keyless Entry System ........................16
Keyless Go .................................9
Key, Replacement ...........................12
Keys .....................................9 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)
......................11
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................171
Lane Change Assist ........................ .171
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..........................37
Latches ..................................84
Hood ................................ .166
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .380
Leaks, Fluid ...............................84
Life Of Tires ............................. .370
Liftgate ..................................33
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ................214
Light Bulbs ........................... .84, 465
Lights ............................... .84, 168
AirBag ......................... .57, 82, 226
Automatic Headlights .....................168
Back-Up .............................. .469
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .351
Brake Warning ......................... .226
Bulb Replacement ....................... .467
Courtesy/Reading ....................... .172
Cr

uise ............................ .241, 242
Daytime Running ....................... .170
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ..................171
Engine Temperature Warning ................228
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INDEX 497

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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Lug Nuts............................... .405
Maintenance Free Battery .....................437
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .434
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .233, 432
Manual, Service ........................... .488
Manual Transaxle Fluid Level Check ....................... .454
Lubricant Selection ...................... .454
Map/Reading Lights ....................... .172
Marker Lights, Side ........................ .467
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .....................450
Methanol ............................... .381
Mini-Trip Computer ........................ .247
Mirrors .............................. .89, 189
Automatic Dimming .......................89
Electric Powered ..........................90
Electric Remote ...........................90
Exterior Folding ..........................92
Heated .................................92
Outside ................................90
Rearview ...............................89
Vanity .................................93
Mode Fuel Saver ............................ .245Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle
................6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................374
MOPAR Parts ......................... .433, 487
MTBE/ETBE ............................. .381
Multi-Function Control Lever ..................171
New Vehicle Break-In Period ...................80
Occupant Restraints .........................34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............380, 473
Oil Change Indicator ....................... .244
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...................244
Oil, Engine ........................... .434, 473
Capacity .............................. .472
Change Interval ..................... .244, 435
Checking ............................. .434
Dipstick .............................. .434
Disposal .............................. .436
Filter ............................. .437,

473
Filter Disposal .......................... .436
Identification Logo ...................... .435
Materials Added To ...................... .436
Pressure Warning Light ....................230
Recommendation .....................435, 472
Synthetic ............................. .436
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INDEX 499

Viscosity....................... .435, 436, 472
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .437
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .437
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .230
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................430
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ...............190
Operating Precautions ...................... .430
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................90
Overhead Console ......................... .188
Overheating, Engine ....................... .404
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,488
Paint Care ............................... .454
Panic Alarm ...............................17
Parking Brake ............................ .341
ParkSense System, Rear ..................... .180
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) .......163
Passing Light ............................ .172
Phone (Pairing) ............................116
Phone (Uconnect) ....................... .93, 111
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........359
Power Brakes ............................... .343
Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................462 Door Locks
..............................23
Inverter .............................. .203
Mirrors ................................90
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............199
Seats ................................ .149
Steering .............................. .340
Sunroof .............................. .197
Transfer Unit ........................... .454
Windows ...............................30
Power Seats Down ................................ .149
Forward .............................. .149
Rearward ............................. .149
Up.................................. .149
Power Steering Fluid ....................... .475
Power
Transfer Unit .....................454, 475
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .................43
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .407
Pretensioners Seat Belts ...............................43
Programming Key Fobs (Remote Keyless Entry) ......16
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .364
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............447
500 INDEX

Radio FrequencyGeneral Information .............11,13,19,22,30
Radio Operation .......................... .297
Radio Remote Controls ..................... .296
Rear Air Conditioning ....................304, 314
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................... .454
Rear Camera ............................. .187
Rear Cupholder ........................... .204
Rear Drive Assembly ....................... .454
Rear Liftgate ...............................33
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .180
Rear Seat, Folding ...................... .159, 164
Rear Window Defroster ..................... .215
Rear Window Features ...................... .214
Rear Wiper/Washer ........................ .214
Reclining Front Seats ....................... .153
Reclining Rear Seats .....................161, 164
Recreational Towing ........................ .400
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .380
Refrigerant .............................. .439
Release, Hood ............................ .166
Reminder, Lights On ....................... .170
Reminder, Seat Belt ..........................36
Remote Control Starting System ...........................20 Remote Keyless Entry
........................16
Panic Alarm .............................17
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............13
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............13
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............18
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............18
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........296
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................21
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle . .21
Remote Starting System .......................20
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .465
Replacement Keys ...........................12
Replacement Parts ......................... .433
Replacement Tires ......................... .370
Reporting Safety Defects .................... .487
Resetting

Oil Change Indicator .................244
Restraint, Head ........................... .155
Restraints, Child ............................59
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ..................212
Reverse Lights ............................ .469
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ...................420
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ....................216
Rotation, Tires ............................ .37210
INDEX 501

Safety Checks Inside Vehicle...................82
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ..................84
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................487
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..........................81
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .353
Safety Tips ................................81
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage .......41
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation .................39
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................37
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ................41
Pregnant Women .........................43
Seat Belt Extender .........................42
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......................43
Seat Belt Reminder ........................36
Seat Belt Maintenance ...................... .459
Seat Belt Reminder ..........................36
Seat Belts ............................. .35, 82
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ....................41
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ..........41
Child Restraint ...........................59
Extender ...............................42
Front Seat ........................ .35, 37, 39
Inspection ..............................82
Operating Instructions ......................39 Pregnant Women
.........................43
Pretensioners ............................43
Rear Seat ...............................37
Reminder ............................. .225
Untwisting Procedure ......................41
Seats ............................... .149, 151
Adjustment ............................ .149
Easy Entry ............................ .163
Heated ............................... .151
Height Adjustment ....................149, 154
Power ............................... .149
Rear Folding ....................... .159, 164
Reclining ............................. .153
Reclining Rear ...................... .161, 164
Seatback Release ..................154, 159, 164
Tilting ............................... .149
Security Alarm ......................... .13, 228
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............473
SENTR
Y KEY
Key Programming .........................13
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................11
Sentry Key Replacement ......................12
Service Assistance ......................... .484
Service Contract .......................... .486
Service Manuals .......................... .488
502 INDEX