2020 DODGE JOURNEY traction control

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 251
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle
operate at different loads and perform different
steering, handling, and braking functions.

For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation
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tires. The benefits of rotation are especially
worthwhile with aggressive 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 Plan” for the proper
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intenance intervals. The reasons for any
rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior
to rotation being performed.
The suggested Front Wheel Drive (FWD) rotation
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thod is the “forward cross” shown in the
following diagram. This rotation pattern does
not apply to some directional tires that must not
be reversed.
Tire Rotation (Forward Cross)

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
on
e 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
co
ntrolled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
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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
th

e 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 all
passenger 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.
BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC
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GENTS
Vehicle body care requirements vary according
to geographic locations and usage. Chemicals
that make roads passable in snow and ice and
those that are sprayed on trees and road
surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside
parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne
contaminants, road surfaces on which the
vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold weather
and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and
underbody protection.
The following maintenance recommendations
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ll enable you to obtain maximum benefit from
the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or
removal of paint and protective coatings from
your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation
Stone and gravel impact
Insects, tree sap and tar
Salt in the air near seacoast localities
Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants
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.
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 loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.

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Key Fob
Panic Alarm
.................................................11Programming Additional Key Fobs.......12, 17Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)...............................................................11Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry)...............................................................12Key-In Reminder..............................................14Keyless Enter-N-Go.................................21, 158Passive Entry...............................................21Passive Entry Programming.........................21Keys...................................................................9Replacement...............................................17Sentry (Immobilizer)....................................16
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Lane Change And Turn Signals........................42Lane Change Assist.........................................42Lap/Shoulder Belts.......................................122Latches..........................................................156Hood...........................................................76Lead Free Gasoline........................................257Leaks, Fluid...................................................156Life Of Tires...................................................245Liftgate............................................................77Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer.......................46Light Bulbs...........................................156, 189
Lights......................................................43, 156Air Bag....................................100, 131, 155Automatic Headlights..................................41Back-Up....................................................192Brake Assist Warning...............................113Brake Warning..........................................100Bulb Replacement....................................189Cruise.......................................................106Daytime Running.........................................41Dimmer Switch, Headlight...........................41Exterior...............................................40, 156Fog.....................................................42, 192Hazard Warning Flasher...........................189Headlight Switch..........................................40Headlights..........................................40, 191Headlights On With Wipers..........................41High Beam..........................................41, 191High Beam/Low Beam Select......................41Instrument Cluster.......................................40Intensity Control..........................................43Interior.........................................................43License.....................................................192Lights On Reminder.....................................42Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).......103Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness).............43Park.................................................106, 191Passing........................................................41Rear Servicing..........................................192
Rear Tail Lamps........................................192Seat Belt Reminder..................................100Security Alarm..........................................101Service......................................................189Side Marker..............................................191Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)..............116Traction Control........................................113Turn Signals.....40, 42, 106, 156, 191, 192Vanity Mirror................................................40Warning Instrument Cluster
Descriptions................................101, 106Load Floor, Cargo.............................................78Load Shed Battery Saver Mode........................99Load Shed Battery Saver On............................99Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction..............99Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor...............99Loading Vehicle....................................177, 178Capacities.................................................178Tires..........................................................239Locks Auto Unlock.................................................20Automatic Door............................................20Child Protection...........................................23Power Door..................................................20Low Tire Pressure System.............................116Lubrication, Body..........................................226Lug Nuts/Bolts..............................................257Luggage Carrier................................................91

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Towing...........................................................178Disabled Vehicle........................................212Guide.........................................................181Recreational..............................................186Weight.......................................................181Towing Behind A Motorhome.........................186Towing Eyes...................................................213Traction.........................................................187Traction Control.............................................115Trailer Towing................................................178Cooling System Tips..................................185Hitches......................................................180Minimum Requirements............................182Tips...........................................................184Trailer And Tongue Weight........................181Wiring........................................................184Trailer Towing Guide......................................181Trailer Weight................................................181Transaxle
Autostick...................................................166TransmissionAutomatic........................................161, 233Fluid..........................................................233Maintenance.............................................233Transporting Pets..........................................154Tread Wear Indicators...................................245Trip Computer..................................................97Turn Signals...................................42, 106, 192
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UconnectAdvanced Phone Connectivity
..................304Phone Call Features........................299, 302Uconnect Settings.......................10, 16, 266Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone)Making A Phone Call........................300, 332Uconnect Phone...........................................294Making A Call............................................332Pairing......................................................327Receiving A Call........................................333Uconnect Voice Command............................378Underhood Fuses..........................................196Uniform Tire Quality Grades..........................251Unleaded Gasoline.......................................257Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt...................125USB...............................................................364
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Vanity Mirrors..................................................40Vehicle Certification Label............................177Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)..............256Vehicle Loading..........................177, 178, 239Vehicle Modifications/Alterations......................8Vehicle Storage................................................71Video Entertainment System........................365Viscosity, Engine Oil......................................223Voice Command...................................337, 378
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Warning Flashers, Hazard.............................189Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Descriptions).................................................104Warnings And Cautions......................................8Warranty Information....................................382Washer Adding Fluid..............................................221Washers, Windshield......................44, 45, 221Washing Vehicle............................................253WaterDriving Through........................................187Wheel And Wheel Tire Care...........................249Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim...........................249Wind Buffeting..........................................74, 75Window Fogging...............................................71Windows..........................................................72Power...........................................................72Reset Auto-Up..............................................73Windshield Defroster....................................155Windshield Washers.................................44, 45Fluid..........................................................221Windshield Wiper Blades..............................226Windshield Wipers...........................................44Wipers Blade Replacement...........................226Wipers, Intermittent.........................................45Wipers, Rear....................................................46Wrecker Towing.............................................212