2020 DODGE JOURNEY tow

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F119 –10 Amp RedSteering Column Control Module
F120 –10 Amp RedAll Wheel Drive – If Equipped
F121 –15 Amp BlueWireless Ignition Node
F122 –25 Amp ClearDriver Door Module
F123 –25 Amp ClearPassenger Door Module
F124 –10 Amp RedMirrors
F125 –10 Amp RedSteering Column Control Module
F126 –25 Amp ClearAudio Amplifier
F127 –20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow – If Equipped
F128 –15 Amp BlueRadio
F129 –15 Amp BlueVideo/DVD – If Equipped
F130 –15 Amp BlueClimate Control/Instrument Panel
F131 –10 Amp RedPassenger Assistance/Hands Free System – If Equipped
F132 –10 Amp RedTire Pressure Module
F133 –10 Amp RedCyber Security Gateway
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGINGJACK LOCATION
The jack and jack-handle are stowed
underneath a cover in the rear storage bin in the
cargo area, lift up on the handle to access the
storage bin.

Cargo Area

The jack will be located under the storage bin,
l i

ft up on the storage bin cover to access the
jack and tools.
Storage Bin
Jack/Tools Location

WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side
of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull
far enough off the road to avoid the danger
of being hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.
Being under a jacked-up vehicle is
dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the
jack and fall on you. You could be crushed.
Never put any part of your body under a
vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service
center where it can be raised on a lift.
Never start or run the engine while the
vehicle is on a jack.
The jack is designed to be used as a tool for
changing tires only. The jack should not be
used to lift the vehicle for service purposes.
The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level
surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
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SPARE TIRE LOCATION AND REMOVAL
The spare tire is stowed underneath the rear of
the vehicle and is held in place by means of a
cable winch mechanism.

Spare Tire Location

Spare Tire Removal
NOTE:
On seven-passenger models, fold the third-row
p a

ssenger seats flat. This will provide more
space when accessing the jacking tools and
when operating the winch mechanism.

1. Remove the jack-handle components 1, 2 a
nd 3 from storage and assemble them.
Lowering/Raising Spare Tire
Winch Drive Nut
NOTE:

Assemble components 2 and 3 by seating the
s m

all ball at the end of component 2 in the
s m

all hole at the end of component 3. This will
lock these components together. Assemble
components 1 and 2 so that the wheel nut
socket at the end of component 1 faces upward
when seated on component 2. This will make it
easier to rotate the assembly when operating
the winch mechanism.

Lowering The Spare Tire

2. F it the assembled jack-handle over the
w
inch drive nut located in the jack storage
area. Rotate the jack-handle assembly
counterclockwise until the spare tire is on
the ground with enough cable slack to allow
you to pull the spare tire out from
underneath the vehicle.
1 — Component 1
2 — Component 2
3 — Component 3

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Jack Warning Label
Jacking Locations
1. R
emove the spare tire, jack, and
j
ack-handle from stowage.

2. Lo osen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts
o
n the wheel with the flat tire. Turn the
wheel nuts counterclockwise one turn while
the wheel is still on the ground.

3. Place the jack in the notches underneath the l
ift area that is closest to the flat tire. Center
the jack saddle between the drain flute
formations on the sill flange. Turn the jack
screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack
saddle with the lift area of the sill flange.
Front Lifting Point

Block the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be raised.
Never start or run the engine with the
vehicle on a jack.
Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it
is on a jack.
Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a
jack. If you need to get under a raised
vehicle, take it to a service center where it
can be raised on a lift.
Only use the jack in the positions indicated
and for lifting this vehicle during a tire
change.
If working on or near a roadway, be
extremely careful of motor traffic.
To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated,
are securely stowed, spares must be
stowed with the valve stem facing the
ground.
WARNING! (Continued)
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking
on locations other than those indicated in the
Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.

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NOTE:
For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to
install a center cap or wheel cover on the
compact spare.
Refer to “Compact Spare Tire” and to
“Limited Use Spare” under “Tires” in
“Servicing And Maintenance” for additional
warnings, cautions, and information about
the spare tire, its use, and operation.
7. I nstall the wheel nuts with the cone-shaped
e
nd of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly
tighten the wheel nuts.
8. Lo wer the vehicle by turning the jack screw
c
ounterclockwise with the jack handle.
9. F
inish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on
t
he wrench while at the end of the handle for
increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in
a star pattern until each nut has been
t i

ghtened twice. For the correct lug nut
torque, refer to “Wheel And Tire Torque
Specifications” in “Technical Specifications”.
If in doubt about the correct tightness, have
them checked with a torque wrench by an
authorized dealer or service station.

10. Lo wer the jack to its fully closed position.
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1. P lace the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo
a
rea. Do not stow the deflated tire in the
spare tire stowage location. Have the
deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced as
soon as possible.

12. T o stow the winch cable and retainer, fit the
a
ssembled jack-handle over the winch drive
nut. Rotate the jack-handle assembly clockwise
until you hear the winch mechanism click three
times. It cannot be over tightened.
Stowing The Winch Cable And Retainer

13. S tow the jack-handle and jack. Remove the
w
heel blocks from the vehicle and release
the park brake.
14. C heck the tire pressure as soon as possible.
A
djust the tire pressure as required.WARNING!

To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the
jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until
the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow
this warning may result in serious injury.

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ROAD TIRE INSTALLATION
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers

1. Mount the road tire on the axle.

2. T o ease the installation process for steel
w
heels with wheel covers, install two lug nuts
on the mounting studs which are on each
side of the valve stem. Install the lug nuts
with the cone shaped end of the nut toward
the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. Tire And Wheel Cover Or Center Cap

3. A lign the valve notch in the wheel cover with
t
he valve stem on the wheel. Install the
cover by hand, snapping the cover over the
two lug nuts. Do not use a hammer or
excessive force to install the cover.
4. I nstall the remaining lug nuts with the cone
s
haped end of the nut toward the wheel.
Lightly tighten the lug nuts. 5. Lo
wer the vehicle to the ground by turning
t
he jack handle counterclockwise.

6. F inish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on
t
he wrench while at the end of the handle for
increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts
in a star pattern until each nut has been
t i

ghtened twice. For the correct lug nut
torque, refer to “Wheel And Tire Torque
Specifications” in “Technical Specifications”.
If in doubt about the correct tightness, have
them checked with a torque wrench by an
authorized dealer or service station.

7. A fter 25
miles (40 km), check the lug nut
to
rque with a torque wrench to ensure that
all lug nuts are properly seated against the
wheel.
WARNING!

To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the
vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious injury.

1 — Valve Stem
2 — Valve Notch
3 — Wheel Lug Nut
4 — Wheel Cover
5 — Road Wheel
WARNING!

To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the
vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious injury.

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Vehicles Without Wheel Covers

1. Mount the road tire on the axle.

2. I nstall the remaining lug nuts with the cone
s
haped end of the nut toward the wheel.
Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
3. Lo wer the vehicle to the ground by turning
t
he jack handle counterclockwise.
4. F inish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on
t
he wrench while at the end of the handle
for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts
in a star pattern until each nut has been
tightened twice. For proper lug nut torque,
refer to “Wheel And Tire Torque Specifi -
cations” in “Technical Specifications”. If in
d o

ubt about the correct tightness, have
them checked with a torque wrench by an
authorized dealer or service station.
5. A
fter 25
miles (40 km), check the lug nut torque
wi
th a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts
are properly seated against the wheel.

SPARE TIRE STOWAGE
NOTE:
Refer to “Spare Tire Location And Removal” in
t h

is section, for information on assembling the
winch tools.

1. P lace the spare tire near the winch cable.
H
old the spare upright so that the tire's
tread is on the ground and the valve stem
is at the top of the wheel facing away from
the rear of the vehicle.

2. T ilt the retainer at the end of the winch
c
able and drop it through the center of the
wheel. Then place the spare tire with the
cable and retainer underneath the vehicle.

3. Fit the assembled jack-handle over the winch d
rive nut. Rotate the jack-handle assembly
clockwise to raise the spare tire into the storage
area. Continue to rotate the jack-handle
assembly until you hear the winch mechanism
click three times. It cannot be over tightened.
Push against the tire several times to be sure it
is held securely in place.

JUMP STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can
be jump started using a set of jumper cables
and a battery in another vehicle, or by using a
portable battery booster pack. Jump starting
can be dangerous if done improperly, so please
follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack,
f o

llow the manufacturer's operating instruc -
tions and precautions.
WARNING!

To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the
jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until
the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow
this warning may result in serious injury.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is
frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause
personal injury.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or
any other booster source with a system
voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to
the battery, starter motor, alternator or
electrical system may occur.

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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
t h

e engine oil temperature is reduced.
NOTE:
The maximum vehicle speed is reduced to
4 8

mph (77 km/h), you may reduce vehicle
s p

eed further as needed. Once the engine oil
temperature is reduced, you may continue to
drive normally.
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector
cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you
can use the following procedure to temporarily
move the gear selector:

1. Turn the engine off.

2

. F irmly apply the parking brake.
3
. O pen the center console and remove the
g
ear selector override access cover (located
in the front lower right corner of the console
storage bin).

Gear Selector Override Access Cover

4. P ress and maintain firm pressure on the
b
rake pedal. 5. I
nsert a screwdriver or similar small tool into
t
he access port, and push and hold the
override release lever forward.

Gear Selector Override Access Cover Removal

6. M ove the gear selector to the NEUTRAL
p
osition.
7. T he vehicle may then be started in
N
EUTRAL.
8. R einstall the gear selector override access
c
over.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop

the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
c o

nditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous
chimes, turn the engine off immediately and
call for service.