2020 DODGE JOURNEY fuel requirements

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SAFETY TIPS ...................................................... 154
Transporting Passengers .. ........................154
Exhaust Gas . . .............................................154
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle . .
..............................................155
Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle . .
...................... 156
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE .................................... 157
Automatic Transmission .. .........................157
Normal Starting . . .......................................158
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition . . .................158
Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) . .
.......................159
If Engine Fails To Start . . ............................ 159
After Starting . . ............................................159
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . ...... 159
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS .. .... 160
PARKING BRAKE .. ............................................ 160
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.. .......................... 161
Ignition Park Interlock .. .............................162
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock
System . ......................................................162
F
our-Speed Automatic Transmission . . .....163
Gear Ranges . . ...........................................163
POWER STEERING . . ........................................... 168
Power Steering Fluid Check .. ....................168SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED .
.
................. 168
To Activate.................................................. 169
T o Set A Desired Speed. . ........................... 169
To Vary The Speed Setting . . ...................... 169
To Accelerate For Passing . . ....................... 170
To Resume Speed . . ................................... 170
To Deactivate . . ........................................... 171
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST . . ................. 171
ParkSense Sensors .. ................................. 171
ParkSense Display . . ................................... 172
ParkSense Warning Display . . .................... 173
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense . . ........ 173
Service The ParkSense Rear Park
Assist System . .
........................................... 173
Cleaning The ParkSense System. . ............ 174
ParkSense System Usage Precautions . . .. 174
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA. . ............175
REFUELING THE VEHICLE .. ................................ 176
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message .. ............... 177
VEHICLE LOADING . . ..........................................177
Vehicle Certification Label .. ...................... 177
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) . . ..... 178
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . . ......... 178
Overloading . . .............................................. 178
Loading . ..................................................... 178 T RAILER TOWING .
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............................................ 178
Common Towing Definitions .. ................... 178
Trailer Hitch Classification . . ...................... 180
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) . .
....................................... 181
Trailer And Tongue Weight . . ..................... 181
Towing Requirements . . ............................ 182
Towing Tips . . ............................................. 184
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) . .
....................................... 186
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle . ....................................................... 186
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RIVING TIPS . . ................................................... 187
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .. ................. 187
Driving Through Water . . ........................... 187
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...................... 189
BULB REPLACEMENT ........................................ 189
Replacement Bulbs .. ................................ 189
Replacing Exterior Bulbs . . ......................... 191
FUSES . ................................................................. 193
I nterior Fuses .. .......................................... 193
Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution
Center) . ...................................................... 196

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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING........................ 199
Jack Location .. ...........................................199
Spare Tire Location And Removal . . ..........200
Preparations For Jacking. . .........................201
Jacking Instructions . . .................................201
Road Tire Installation . . ..............................205
Spare Tire Stowage. . ..................................206
JUMP STARTING ................................................ 2 0 6
Preparations For Jump Start .. ...................207
Jump Starting Procedure. . .........................208
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS . . ....................... 209
2.4L Engine — If Equipped .. ...................... 210
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE . . .......................... 210
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .. ........................... 211
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .. ...................... 212
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models.. ............213
Tow Eye Usage — If Equipped . . ................213
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) . .
............................................... 215
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .. ..................... 215
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................... 216
Maintenance Plan.. ....................................217
ENGINE COMPARTMENT . . ................................ 220
2.4L Engine .. ..............................................220
Checking Oil Level . . ................................... 221
Adding Washer Fluid . . ...............................221
Maintenance-Free Battery . . ...................... 221
Pressure Washing . . ....................................222 DEALER SERVICE .
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............................................222
Engine Oil .................................................. 223
E ngine Oil Filter . . ........................................ 224
Engine Air Cleaner Filter . . ......................... 224
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . ................. 224
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection . . ............. 225
Body Lubrication . . ...................................... 226
Windshield Wiper Blades . . ........................ 226
Exhaust System . . ...................................... 227
Cooling System . . ....................................... 228
Brake System . . .......................................... 232
Automatic Transmission. . .......................... 233
RAISING THE VEHICLE . . .....................................234
TIRES....................................................................234 T ire Safety Information .. ........................... 234
Tires — General Information . . .................. 242
Tire Types . .................................................. 246
S pare Tires — If Equipped . . ....................... 247
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care . . .................. 249
Tire Chains and Traction Devices . . ........... 250
Tire Rotation Recommendations . . ........... 251
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES . .
...................................251
Treadwear .................................................. 251
T raction Grades . . ....................................... 251
Temperature Grades . . ............................... 252
BODYWORK . . ...................................................... 252
Protection From Atmospheric Agents..
..... 252
Body And Underbody Maintenance . . ........ 253
Preserving The Bodywork . . ........................ 253INTERIORS .
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....................................................... 254
Seats And Fabric Parts .. ............................ 254
Plastic And Coated Parts. . ......................... 254
Leather Parts . . ........................................... 255
Glass Surfaces . . ........................................ 255
Cleaning The Cupholders . . ....................... 255
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATA ...................................... 256
Vehicle Identification Number .. ................ 256
BRAKE SYSTEM . . ............................................... 256
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS ..
.............................................. 257
Torque Specifications.. .............................. 257
FUEL REQUIREMENTS . . .................................... 257
Reformulated Gasoline .. .......................... 258
Materials Added To Fuel . . ......................... 258
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . ................... 258
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel
Vehicles . ..................................................... 259
C
NG And LP Fuel System Modifications . . 259
MMT In Gasoline. . ...................................... 259
Fuel System Cautions. . .............................. 259
Carbon Monoxide Warnings. . .................... 260
FLUID CAPACITIES . . ........................................... 261
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .. .............................. 262
Engine ....................................................... 262
C hassis . ..................................................... 264

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 223
ENGINE OIL
Change Engine Oil

The oil change indicator system will remind you
that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance. Refer to the “Maintenance Plan”
for further information.

NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change
i n

tervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km),
1 2

months or 350 hours of engine run time,
w h

ichever comes first. The 350 hours of engine
run or idle time is generally only a concern for
fleet customers.
Engine Oil Selection

For best performance and maximum protection
under all types of operating conditions, the
manufacturer only recommends engine oils that
are API Certified and meet the requirements of
FCA Material Standard MS-6395.

American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine
Oil Identification Symbol

This symbol means that the oil has been
certified by the American Petroleum
I n

stitute (API). The manufacturer only
recommends API Certified engine oils.

This symbol certifies 0W-20, 5W-20, 0W-30,
5 W

-30 and 10W-30 engine oils.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) —
2.4L Engine
Mopar SAE 5W-20 engine oil or equivalent
Pennzoil or Shell Helix is recommended for
all operating temperatures. This engine oil
i m

proves low temperature starting and vehicle
fuel economy. The engine oil filler cap also shows the
r
e

commended engine oil viscosity for your
engine. For information on the engine oil filler
cap location, refer to “Engine Compartment” in
“Servicing And Maintenance”.
Lubricants that do not have both, the engine oil
ce
rtification mark and the correct SAE viscosity
grade number should not be used.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the
recommended oil quality requirements are met,
and the recommended maintenance intervals
for oil and filter changes are followed.
Synthetic engine oils which do not have both the
e n

gine oil certification mark and the correct SAE
viscosity grade number should not be used.
Materials Added To Engine Oil
The manufacturer strongly recommends
against the addition of any additives (other than
leak detection dyes) to the engine oil. Engine oil
is an engineered product and its performance
may be impaired by supplemental additives.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil
as the chemicals can damage your engine.
Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 257
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
calibrated torque wrench using a high quality six
sided (hex) deep wall socket.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
**Use only authorized dealer recommended
lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or
oil before tightening.
Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to
mo

unting the tire and remove any corrosion or
loose particles.
Wheel Mounting Surface

Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until
ea
ch nut/bolt has been tightened twice. Ensure
that the socket is fully engaged on the lug nut/
bolt (do not insert it halfway).

Torque Patterns
After 25
miles (40 km), check the lug nut/bolt
t o

rque to be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are
properly seated against the wheel.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
This engine is designed to meet all
emissions regulations and provide
o p

timum fuel economy and
performance when using high quality
unleaded “Regular” gasoline having a posted
octane number of 87 as specified by the (R+M)/
2 method. The use of higher octane “Premium”
g a

soline is not required, as it will not provide
any benefit over “Regular” gasoline in these
engines.
Lug Nut/Bolt
T
o

rque **Lug Nut/
Bo
lt Size Lug Nut/Bolt
So
cket Size
100 Ft-Lbs
( 1

35 N·m) M12 x 1.5
19 mm
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the
jack, do not tighten the lug nuts/bolts fully
until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to
follow this warning may result in personal
injury.
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262 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
ENGINE
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine CoolantWe recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000
km) Organic Additive
T e
chnology (OAT) Formula.
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard
M
S

-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use Mopar Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection 87 Octane (R+M)/2, 0-15% Ethanol.

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Dimmer Switch
Headlight..............................................40, 41DipsticksAutomatic Transmission............................233Oil (Engine)................................................221Power Steering..........................................168Disabled Vehicle Towing................................212DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant).......................230Door Ajar........................................................103Door Ajar Light...............................................103Door LocksAutomatic....................................................20Doors...............................................................19Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.....................................25DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water
.....................................187DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)....365
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Electric Brake Control System Anti-Lock Brake System
.............................109Electronic Roll Mitigation...........................115Electric Remote Mirrors...................................38Electronic Brake Control System...................110Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...................111Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light......102
Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck.....................211Hazard Warning Flasher...........................189Jacking............................................199, 234Jump Starting...........................................206Towing......................................................212Emission Control System Maintenance........108Engine...........................................................220Air Cleaner................................................224Block Heater.............................................159Break-In Recommendations.....................160Checking Oil Level....................................221Compartment...........................................220Coolant (Antifreeze).........................228, 262Cooling.....................................................228Exhaust Gas Caution.......................154, 260Fails To Start............................................159Flooded, Starting......................................159Fuel Requirements...................................257Jump Starting...........................................206Oil...........................................223, 261, 262Oil Filler Cap....................................220, 223Oil Filter....................................................224Oil Reset......................................................96Oil Selection....................................223, 261Oil Synthetic.............................................223Overheating..............................................209Starting............................................157, 158Engine Oil Viscosity.......................................223
Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................137, 215Ethanol..........................................................258Exhaust Gas Cautions..........................154, 260Exhaust System...................................154, 227Exterior Lights........................................40, 156
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Filters Air Cleaner
................................................224Air Conditioning...........................................72Engine Oil........................................224, 262Engine Oil Disposal...................................224Flashers........................................................189Hazard Warning........................................189Turn Signals..............................42, 106, 156Flash-To-Pass...................................................41Flooded Engine Starting................................159Floor Console...................................................85Fluid Capacities............................................261Fluid Leaks....................................................156Fluid Level ChecksAutomatic Transmission...........................233Brake...............................................232, 264Cooling System.........................................228Engine Oil.................................................221Power Steering................................168, 264Fluid, Brake...................................................264Fluids And Lubricants....................................262
Fog Lights..............................................42, 192

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Fog Lights, Service.........................................192Fold-Flat Seats.................................................25Folding Rear Seats...................................26, 29Four-Way Hazard Flasher...............................189Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................................211Fuel...............................................................257Additives...................................................258Clean Air....................................................258Ethanol......................................................258Gasoline....................................................257Materials Added........................................258Methanol...................................................258Octane Rating.................................257, 262Requirements...........................................257Specifications............................................262Tank Capacity............................................261Fueling...........................................................176Fuses.............................................................193
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)....................80Gasoline, Clean Air........................................258Gasoline, Reformulated.................................258Gear Ranges..................................................163Gear Selector Override..................................210Glass Cleaning...............................................255Gross Axle Weight Rating.....................178, 179Gross Vehicle Weight Rating..........................178GVWR............................................................178
H
HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow St
anding Water....................................187Hazard Warning Flashers..............................189Head Restraints...............................................32HeadlightsAutomatic....................................................41Bulb Replacement....................................191Cleaning...................................................253Delay...........................................................41High Beam................................................191High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch..........41Lights On Reminder.....................................42On With Wipers............................................41Passing........................................................41Switch..........................................................40Time Delay...................................................41Heated Mirrors.................................................39Heated Seats...................................................31Heater, Engine Block....................................159
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch......41
Hill Start Assist..............................................114HitchesTrailer Towing...........................................180Holder, Coin.....................................................85Holder, Cup......................................................86HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................80Hood Prop........................................................76
Hood Release..................................................76
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Ignition.............................................................12Switch..........................................................12Immobilizer (Sentry Key)..................................16Inside Rearview Mirror..............................36, 37Instrument Cluster...........................................94Descriptions..............................................106Display..................................................95, 96Engine Oil Reset..........................................96Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning...................254Interior Appearance Care..............................254Interior Fuses................................................193Interior Lights...................................................43Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)..................45Introduction.......................................................7InverterPower...........................................................89iPod/USB/MP3 Control.................................364
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Jack Location................................................199Jack Operation.....................................201, 234Jacking Instructions......................................201Jump Starting................................................206
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