2020 DODGE JOURNEY radiator

230 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Please review these recommendations for
using Organic Additive Technology (OAT)
engine coolant (antifreeze) that meets the
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quirements of FCA Material Standard
MS.90032. When adding engine coolant
(antifreeze):

We recommend using Mopar Antifreeze/
Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km)
F o

rmula OAT (Organic Additive Technology)
that meets the requirements of FCA Material
Standard MS.90032.

Mix a minimum solution of 50% OAT engine
coolant that meets the requirements of FCA
Material Standard MS.90032 and distilled
water. Use higher concentrations (not to
exceed 70%) if temperatures below −34°F
(−37°C) are anticipated. Please contact an
authorized dealer for assistance.
Use only high purity water such as distilled or
deionized water when mixing the water/
engine coolant (antifreeze) solution. The use
of lower quality water will reduce the amount
of corrosion protection in the engine cooling
system. NOTE:
It is the owner's responsibility to maintain the
proper level of protection against freezing
according to the temperatures occurring in
the area where the vehicle is operated.
Some vehicles require special tools to add
coolant properly. Failure to fill these systems
properly could lead to severe internal engine
damage. If any coolant is needed to be added
to the system, please contact a local autho
-
rized dealer.
Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is
not recommended and can result in cooling
system damage. If HOAT and OAT coolant are
mixed in an emergency, have a authorized
dealer drain, flush, and refill with OAT coolant
(conforming to MS.90032) as soon as
possible.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss
of engine coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure
that engine coolant (antifreeze) will return to
the radiator from the coolant recovery bottle.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if
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ere is any accumulation of foreign material on
the sealing surfaces.
Disposal Of Used Coolant

Used ethylene glycol-based coolant (antifreeze) is
a regulated substance requiring proper disposal.
Check with your local authorities to determine the
disposal rules for your community. To prevent
ingestion by animals or children, do not store
ethylene glycol-based coolant in open containers
or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
If ingested by a child or pet, seek emergency
as
sistance immediately. Clean up any ground
spills immediately.

WARNING!
The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on
the cooling system pressure cap are a
safety precaution. Never add engine
coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is
overheated. Do not loosen or remove the
cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat
causes pressure to build up in the cooling
system. To prevent scalding or injury, do not
remove the pressure cap while the system
is hot or under pressure.
Do not use a pressure cap other than the
one specified for your vehicle. Personal
injury or engine damage may result.

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 231
Coolant Level
The coolant bottle provides a quick visual
method for determining that the coolant level is
adequate. With the engine idling and warm to
normal operating temperature, the level of the
coolant in the bottle should be between the
“ADD” and “FULL” lines, shown on the bottle.
The radiator normally remains completely full,
so

there is no need to remove the radiator cap
unless checking for coolant freeze point or
replacing engine coolant (antifreeze). Advise
your service attendant of this. As long as the
engine operating temperature is satisfactory,
the coolant bottle need only be checked once a
month. When additional engine coolant
(antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper
level, it should be added to the coolant bottle.
Do not overfill. See “Adding Coolant” in
“Servicing and Maintenance” for further
information.
Points To Remember
NOTE:
When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/
k i

lometers of operation, you may observe vapor
coming from the front of the engine compart -
ment. This is normally a result of moisture from
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in, snow, or high humidity accumulating on
the radiator and being vaporized when the ther -
mostat opens, allowing hot engine coolant (anti -
freeze) to enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine compartment
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ows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks,
the vehicle may be safely driven. The vapor will
soon dissipate.
Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle.
Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator
and in the coolant expansion bottle. If engine
coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, the
contents of the coolant expansion bottle
must also be protected against freezing.
If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) addi-
tions are required, the cooling system should
b e

pressure tested for leaks.

Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concen -
tration at a minimum of 50% OAT coolant
( c

onforming to MS.90032) and distilled water
for proper corrosion protection of your engine
which contains aluminum components.

Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle
overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your
vehicle is equipped with air conditioning,
keep the front of the condenser clean.
Do not change the thermostat for Summer or
Winter operation. If replacement is ever
necessary, install ONLY the correct type ther -
mostat. Other designs may result in unsatis -
factory engine coolant (antifreeze)
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rformance, poor gas mileage, and
increased emissions.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 263
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CAUTION!
Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other
than specified Organic Additive Technology
(OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may
result in engine damage and may decrease
corrosion protection. OAT engine coolant is
different and should not be mixed with
Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT)
engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally
compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a
non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is
introduced into the cooling system in an
emergency, the cooling system will need to
be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh
OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by
an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Do not use water alone or alcohol-based
engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do
not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust
products, as they may not be compatible
with the radiator engine coolant and may
plug the radiator.
This vehicle has not been designed for use
with propylene glycol-based engine coolant
(antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based
engine coolant (antifreeze) is not recom -
mended.
CAUTION! (Continued)
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Brake System......................................232, 256Fluid Check.....................................232, 264Master Cylinder.........................................232Parking......................................................160Warning Light............................................100Brake, Parking...............................................160Brake/Transmission Interlock.......................162Brakes...........................................................256Brightness, Interior Lights................................43Bulb Replacement.........................................189Bulbs, Light..........................................156, 189
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Camera, Rear................................................175Capacities, Fluid............................................261Caps, FillerOil (Engine)......................................220, 223Power Steering..........................................168Radiator (Coolant Pressure)......................230Car Washes...................................................253Carbon Monoxide Warning..................154, 260CargoVehicle Loading..................................78, 177Cargo Area Cover.............................................78Cargo Compartment........................................78Luggage Carrier...........................................91Cargo Load Floor.............................................78Cargo Management System............................78Rollaway Tonneau Cover.............................78
Tri-Fold Load Floor.......................................78
Cargo Tie-Downs..............................................79Cellular Phone..............................................376Certification Label.........................................177Chains, Tire...................................................250Changing A Flat Tire......................................234Chart, Tire Sizing...........................................236Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light).............................................................108Checking Your Vehicle For Safety.................154Checks, Safety..............................................154Child Restraint..............................................139Child Restraints Booster Seats...........................................142Child Seat Installation..............................151How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt....148Infant And Child Restraints.......................141Locating The LATCH Anchorages..............146Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children..144Older Children And Child Restraints.........141Seating Positions......................................143Using The Top Tether Anchorage..............153Clean Air Gasoline.........................................258CleaningWheels.....................................................249Climate Control................................................47Automatic....................................................58Manual........................................................47Rear......................................................53, 64Coin Holder......................................................85
Cold Weather Operation...............................159
Compact Spare Tire......................................247ConsoleFloor............................................................85Contract, Service...........................................381Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............230Cooling System.............................................228Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)......................229Coolant Level...................................228, 231Cooling Capacity.......................................261Disposal Of Used Coolant.........................230Drain, Flush, And Refill.............................229Inspection.................................................231Points To Remember................................231Pressure Cap............................................230Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze).........................229, 261, 262Corrosion Protection.....................................252Cruise Light...................................................106Cupholders.............................................86, 255Customer Assistance....................................380Customer Programmable Features...............266Cybersecurity................................................265
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Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights..................43Daytime Running Lights...................................41Dealer Service...............................................222Defroster, Windshield...................................155Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..............................45
Diagnostic System, Onboard.........................107
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Power Seats
Down...........................................................30Forward.......................................................30Rearward.....................................................30Up................................................................30Power Steering Fluid......................................264Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................127Preparation For Jacking.................................201PretensionersSeat Belts..................................................127
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Radial Ply Tires..............................................243Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............230Radio Operation............................................376Radio Remote Controls..................................363Rear Air Conditioning................................53, 64Rear Camera.................................................175Rear Cupholders..............................................86Rear ParkSense System................................171Rear Seats, Folding..................................26, 29Rear Wiper/Washer.........................................46Reclining Front Seats......................................26Reclining Rear Seats.......................................27Recreational Towing......................................186Reformulated Gasoline..................................258Refrigerant....................................................225Release, Hood.................................................76Reminder, Lights On........................................42
Reminder, Seat Belt......................................122
Remote Keyless Entry......................................10Panic Alarm.................................................11Programming Additional Key Fobs........12, 17Remote Sound System (Radio) Control.........363Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode..............................15Uconnect Settings.......................................16Replacement Bulbs......................................189Replacement Keys...........................................17Replacement Tires........................................245Reporting Safety Defects..............................382Restraints, Child...........................................139Restraints, Head..............................................32Retractable Cargo Area Cover..........................78Reverse Lights..............................................192Rocking Vehicle When Stuck........................211Roof Luggage Rack..........................................91Rotation, Tires..............................................251
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................155Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.....................156Safety Defects, Reporting.............................382Safety Information, Tire................................234Safety Tips....................................................154Safety, Exhaust Gas......................................154Seat BeltAdjustable Upper Shoulder Belt
Anchorage
............................................125
Seat Belt Reminder.......................................100
Seat Belts............................................121, 155Adjustable Shoulder Belt..........................125Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage.....125Child Restraints........................................139Extender...................................................126Front Seat...............................121, 122, 124Inspection.................................................155Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation....................124Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting...................125Lap/Shoulder Belts...................................122Operating Instructions..............................124Pregnant Women......................................127Pretensioners...........................................127Rear Seat..................................................122Reminder..................................................122Seat Belt Extender....................................126Seat Belt Pretensioner..............................127Untwisting Procedure................................125Seat Belts Maintenance................................254Seats.........................................................25, 30Adjustment....................................25, 26, 30Heated.........................................................31Height Adjustment................................26, 30Power...........................................................30Rear Folding..................................25, 26, 29Reclining......................................................26Reclining Rear.............................................27Seatback Release..........................25, 26, 29Tilting....................................................25, 30
Security Alarm........................................18, 101