2013 Dodge Journey Owner's Manual
Year:
2013
Make:
Dodge
Model:
Journey
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
6
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
9
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
14
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)
14
Key Fob
15
Ignition Or Accessory On Message
16
SENTRY KEY®
18
Replacement Keys
19
Customer Key Programming
20
General Information
20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
20
Rearming Of The System
20
To Arm The System
21
To Disarm The System
21
Tamper Alert
23
Security System Manual Override
23
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
23
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
24
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
25
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors 1st Press
25
Flash Lights With Remote Key
25
Turn Headlights On With Remote Key Unlock
25
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
26
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock
26
Using The Panic Alarm
26
Programming Additional Transmitters
27
Transmitter Battery Replacement
27
General Information
28
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
28
How To Use Remote Start
29
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
30
To Enter Remote Start Mode
30
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
31
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
31
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
31
DOOR LOCKS
32
Manual Door Locks
32
Power Door Locks
33
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
34
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
34
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
35
To Engage The Child-Protection Door Lock System
35
To Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System
37
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
38
WINDOWS
42
Power Windows
42
Auto-Down Feature
43
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection (for versions/markets, where provided)
43
Reset
44
Window Lockout Switch
44
Wind Buffeting
45
LIFTGATE
46
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
47
Lap/Shoulder Belts
51
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
52
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
56
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
56
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
57
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped
58
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
58
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
58
Energy Management Feature
59
Seat Belt Pretensioners
59
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)
59
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)
61
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)
63
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
64
Seat Belt Extender
64
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
65
Air Bag System Components
67
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
67
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
68
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)
69
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag
71
Knee Impact Bolsters
71
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
71
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
71
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units
73
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit
74
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units
74
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units
75
Front And Side Impact Sensors
76
Enhanced Accident Response System
76
If A Deployment Occurs
76
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
78
Air Bag Warning Light
79
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
79
Child Restraints
81
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
82
Infants And Child Restraints
83
Older Children And Child Restraints
84
Integrated Child Booster Seat — If Equipped
85
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
87
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
88
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Restraint System
89
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
90
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
92
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
93
Center Seat LATCH
93
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint
96
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt
97
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
97
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle
98
Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
100
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped
101
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage — Second Row Captains Chairs
103
Transporting Pets
105
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
105
SAFETY TIPS
106
Transporting Passengers
106
Exhaust Gas
107
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
108
Seat Belts
108
Air Bag Warning Light
108
Defroster
108
Floor Mat Safety Information
109
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
110
Tires
110
Lights
110
Door Latches
110
Fluid Leaks
110
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
111
MIRRORS
117
Inside Day/Night Mirror
117
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
118
Outside Mirrors
118
Power Mirrors
119
Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped
120
Manual Folding Mirrors — If Equipped
120
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
120
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
121
Sun Visor “Slide-On Rod” Feature (for versions/markets, where provided)
121
Uconnect® Phone(4.3)
121
Uconnect® 4.3
121
Voice Activated features:
122
Screen Activated Features:
122
Operation
124
Natural Speech
125
Voice Command Tree
126
Help Command
126
Cancel Command
126
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone
126
Pair A Bluetooth® Streaming Audio Device
127
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device
128
Disconnecting A Phone Or Audio Device
129
Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device
129
Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite
129
Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone
130
Emergency And Towing Assistance
131
Phone Call Features
131
Ways To Initiate A Phone Call
131
Dial By Saying A Number
132
Call By Saying A Phonebook Name
132
Call Controls
132
Touch-Tone Number Entry
133
Recent Calls
133
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress
133
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress
134
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress
134
Toggling Between Calls
135
Join Calls
135
Call Termination
135
Redial
135
Call Continuation
135
Uconnect® Phone Features
136
Emergency Assistance
136
Roadside Assistance
137
Voice Mail Calling
137
Working With Automated Systems
137
Barge In — Overriding Prompts
139
Voice Response Length
139
Phone And Network Status Indicators
139
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad
139
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF)
140
Advanced Phone Connectivity
140
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
140
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between the Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone
141
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
141
Voice Command
141
Far End Audio Performance
143
Bluetooth® Communication Link
143
Power-Up
143
Voice Tree
144
General Information
145
Uconnect® Phone (8.4/8.4N)
146
Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav
146
Operation
149
Natural Speech
150
Voice Command Tree
150
Help Command
150
Cancel Command
151
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone
151
Pair Additional Mobile Phones
153
Pair A Bluetooth® Streaming Audio Device
154
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device
155
Disconnecting A Phone or Audio Device
155
Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device
155
Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite
156
Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone
156
Managing Your Favorite Phonebook
157
To Remove A Favorite
158
Emergency And Towing Assistance
159
Phone Call Features
160
Ways To Initiate A Phone Call
160
Dial By Saying A Number
161
Call By Saying A Phonebook Name
161
Call Controls
161
Touch-Tone Number Entry
162
Recent Calls
162
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress
163
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress
163
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress
164
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold
164
Toggling Between Calls
164
Join Calls
164
Call Termination
165
Redial
165
Call Continuation
165
Uconnect® Phone Features
165
Emergency Assistance
165
Roadside Assistance
166
Voice Mail Calling
167
Working With Automated Systems
167
Barge In — Overriding Prompts
168
Voice Response Length
169
Phone And Network Status Indicators
169
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad
169
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)
170
Advanced Phone Connectivity
170
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
170
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone
170
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
171
Voice Command
171
Far End Audio Performance
172
Voice Text Reply
173
Bluetooth® Communication Link
177
Power-Up
177
Voice Tree
178
General Information
183
VOICE COMMAND
183
Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav
183
Natural Speech
186
Uconnect® Voice Commands
186
Changing the Volume
187
Starting Voice Recognition (VR) Session in Radio/Player Modes
187
Disc
187
Voice Tree
188
SEATS
197
Driver's Power Seat — If Equipped
198
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
198
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
198
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
199
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
200
Heated Seats — If Equipped
200
For Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect® 4.3:
201
For Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect® 8.4 and 8.4 Nav:
202
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
203
Manual Front Seat Adjustments
203
Recliner Adjustment
204
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped
205
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped
206
Head Restraints
207
Active Head Restraints (AHR) — Front Seats
207
Head Restraints — Second Row Seats
210
Third Row Passenger Seats — Seven Passenger Models
211
60/40 Split Second-Row Passenger Seats
211
To Fold The Seat
212
To Unfold The Seat
213
Forward And Rearward Adjustment
214
Recliner Adjustment
214
Seatback/Armrest — Second Row Passenger Seat
216
Stadium Tip 'n Slide™ (Easy Entry/Exit Seat) — Seven Passenger Models
216
50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats With Fold-Flat Feature — Seven Passenger Models
218
To Fold The Seatback
219
To Unfold The Seatback
219
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
220
LIGHTS
222
Headlight Switch
222
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
223
Headlights On With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)
223
Headlight Time Delay
223
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
224
Lights-On Reminder
224
Fog Lights — If Equipped
225
Multifunction Lever
226
Turn Signals
226
Lane Change Assist
227
High/Low Beam Switch
227
Flash-To-Pass
227
Interior Lights
227
Dimmer Controls
228
Dome Light Position
228
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
228
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
228
Map/Reading Lights
229
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
229
Intermittent Wiper System
230
Windshield Wiper Operation
230
Windshield Washers
232
Mist Feature
232
Headlights On With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)
233
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
233
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED
234
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
236
To Activate
237
To Set A Desired Speed
237
To Deactivate
238
To Resume Speed
238
To Vary The Speed Setting
238
To Accelerate For Passing
238
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
239
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
239
ParkSense® Sensors
240
ParkSense® Warning Display
240
ParkSense® Display
240
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®
243
Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System
244
Cleaning The ParkSense® System
244
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions
245
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
247
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Touch Screen Radio
249
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
249
Courtesy/Reading Lights
249
Sunglasses Storage
250
Interior Observation Mirror
251
Power Sunroof Switch — If Equipped
251
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
252
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®
253
Programming A Rolling Code
254
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
256
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
256
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
257
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
257
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
258
Using HomeLink®
259
Security
259
Troubleshooting Tips
259
General Information
260
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
261
Opening Sunroof — Express
262
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
262
Closing Sunroof — Express
262
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
262
Pinch Protect Feature
263
Venting Sunroof — Express
263
Sunshade Operation
263
Wind Buffeting
263
Sunroof Maintenance
264
Ignition Off Operation
264
Sunroof Fully Closed
264
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
264
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
269
Power Inverter Operation
270
Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect® 4.3
270
Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect® 8.4 and 8.4 Nav
270
CUPHOLDERS
271
STORAGE
273
Glovebox Storage
273
Floor Console Storage
273
Center Console Storage
274
Sliding Armrest
275
Flip 'n Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage — If Equipped
276
Second-Row Passenger Seat Temporary Storage Bin
276
Second-Row Map Pocket And Grocery Retainers — If Equipped
277
In-Floor Storage Bin With Removable Liner
277
CARGO AREA FEATURES
279
Rechargeable Flashlight — If Equipped
279
Cargo Management System
280
Five Passenger System Features
280
Seven Passenger System Features
280
Cargo Tie-Downs
281
Retractable Cargo Area Cover (If Equipped) — Five Passenger Models
282
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
285
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
285
Rear Window Defroster
287
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
288
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
291
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
294
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
295
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
296
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
305
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
307
EVIC White Indicators
310
EVIC Amber Indicators
310
EVIC Red Indicators
311
Oil Change Due
313
Fuel Economy
314
Average Fuel Economy
314
Distance To Empty (DTE)
315
Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
315
Vehicle Speed
316
Trip Info
316
Trip A
316
Trip B
316
Elapsed Time
317
To Reset The Display
317
Tire PSI
317
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
317
Messages
318
Turn Menu OFF
318
Uconnect® SETTINGS
318
Hard-Keys
318
Soft-Keys
318
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 4.3 Settings
319
Display
320
Clock
322
Safety / Assistance
322
Lights
323
Doors & Locks
324
Heated Seats
326
Engine Off Options
327
Compass Settings
327
Audio
329
Phone / Bluetooth
329
SIRIUS Setup
330
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® System 8.4 Settings
330
Display
331
Clock
333
Safety / Assistance
334
Lights
335
Doors & Locks
337
Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start
339
Engine Off Options
340
Compass Settings
340
Audio
342
Phone/Bluetooth
343
SiriusXM Setup
343
UCONNECT® MULTIMEDIA — VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — If Equipped
344
Getting Started
344
Single Video Screen
345
Play A DVD
345
Using The Remote Control
345
Play Video Games
346
Using The Remote Control
346
Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls
347
Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1
347
Using The Remote Control
347
Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls
347
Important Notes For Single Video Screen System
348
Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio
348
Using The Remote Control
348
Using The Remote
349
VES Remote Control – If Equipped
350
Controls And Indicators
350
Remote Control Storage
353
Locking The Remote Control
354
Replacing The Remote Control Batteries
354
Headphones Operation
354
Replacing The Headphone Batteries
355
Controls
355
Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty
357
System Information
358
Information Mode Display
358
Numeric Keypad Menu
360
Station List Menu
361
Disc Menu
361
Options Menu
361
Display Settings
362
Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed
362
Disc Formats
363
Product Agreement
367
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL
367
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
368
Right-Hand Switch Functions
368
Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio Operation
368
Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e., CD) Operation
369
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
369
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
370
CLIMATE CONTROLS
370
General Overview
370
Hard-Keys
371
Soft-Keys
372
Climate Control Functions
378
A/C (Air Conditioning)
378
Recirculation Control
379
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
380
Automatic Operation
380
Manual Operation
380
Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
381
Rear Lock
382
Rear Blower Control
384
Rear Temperature Control
384
Rear Mode Control
384
Operating Tips
385
Summer Operation
385
Winter Operation
386
Vacation Storage
386
Window Fogging
386
Outside Air Intake
386
A/C Air Filter
386
Manual Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions
387
STARTING AND OPERATING
389
STARTING PROCEDURES
394
Automatic Transmission
394
Keyless Enter-N-Go™
395
Normal Starting
395
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button
395
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button
395
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions – With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)
396
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)
397
If Engine Fails To Start
397
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button)
398
After Starting
398
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
398
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
399
Key Ignition Park Interlock
401
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
401
Four-Speed or Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
401
Gear Ranges
403
PARK
403
REVERSE
405
NEUTRAL
405
DRIVE
406
Transmission Limp Home Mode
407
Override Operation
408
Torque Converter Clutch
409
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission – 3.6L Engine
409
Gear Ranges
411
PARK
411
REVERSE
413
NEUTRAL
413
DRIVE
414
Transmission Limp Home Mode
415
Override Operation
416
Torque Converter Clutch
416
AUTOSTICK®
417
Operation
417
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED
419
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
419
Acceleration
419
Traction
420
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
420
Flowing/Rising Water
420
Shallow Standing Water
421
POWER STEERING
422
Power Steering Fluid Check
423
PARKING BRAKE
424
BRAKE SYSTEM
426
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
427
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
428
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
428
Anti-Lock Brake Light
430
Brake Assist System (BAS)
430
Traction Control System (TCS)
431
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
431
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
432
ESC Operating Modes
433
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
434
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
435
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
436
Tire Markings
436
Tire Sizing Chart
438
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
440
Tire Terminology And Definitions
441
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
442
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
442
Tire And Loading Information Placard
443
Loading
443
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
447
Tire Pressure
447
Safety
447
Economy
448
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
448
Tire Inflation Pressures
448
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
450
Radial Ply Tires
450
All Season Tires – If Equipped
451
Summer Or Three Season Tires – If Equipped
451
Snow Tires
451
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped
452
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
453
Full Size Spare – If Equipped
454
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped
454
Tire Spinning
455
Tread Wear Indicators
455
Life Of Tire
456
Replacement Tires
457
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
458
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
459
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
461
Base System
463
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
464
Service TPMS Warning
464
Premium System – If Equipped
466
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
466
Service TPMS Warning
468
General Information
470
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
470
Reformulated Gasoline
471
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
471
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
472
MMT In Gasoline
473
Materials Added To Fuel
473
Fuel System Cautions
473
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
474
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
475
E-85 General Information
475
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
476
Fuel Requirements
476
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
477
Starting
478
Cruising Range
478
Replacement Parts
478
Maintenance
478
ADDING FUEL
479
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
479
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
480
VEHICLE LOADING
481
Vehicle Certification Label
481
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
481
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
481
Overloading
482
Loading
482
TRAILER TOWING
483
Common Towing Definitions
483
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
483
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
483
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
483
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
484
Tongue Weight (TW)
484
Frontal Area
484
Trailer Sway Control – Electronic
484
Trailer Sway Control – Mechanical
485
Weight-Carrying Hitch
485
Weight-Distributing Hitch
485
Trailer Hitch Classification
488
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
489
Trailer And Tongue Weight
490
Towing Requirements
491
Towing Requirements – Tires
493
Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes
493
Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring
495
Towing Tips
496
Automatic Transmission
496
Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped
497
AutoStick® – If Equipped
497
Cooling System
498
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
498
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
499
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
500
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
500
2.4L Engine — If Equipped
501
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
502
Jack Location
503
Spare Tire Location
503
Preparations For Jacking
503
Spare Tire Removal
504
Spare Tire Stowage
506
Jacking Instructions
506
Road Tire Installation
512
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers
512
Vehicles Without Wheel Covers
513
JUMP-STARTING
514
Preparations For Jump-Start
515
Jump-Starting Procedure
517
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
519
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
520
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
521
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
522
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
523
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
525
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
527
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
528
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
529
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
529
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
530
REPLACEMENT PARTS
531
DEALER SERVICE
532
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
532
Engine Oil
533
Checking Oil Level
533
Change Engine Oil
534
Engine Oil Selection
534
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
534
Engine Oil Viscosity – 2.4L Engine
535
Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine
535
Synthetic Engine Oils
535
Materials Added To Engine Oil
536
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
536
Engine Oil Filter
536
Engine Oil Filter Selection
536
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
536
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
537
Maintenance-Free Battery
537
Air Conditioner Maintenance
539
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
540
A/C Air Filter – If Equipped
540
Body Lubrication
542
Windshield Wiper Blades
543
Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
543
Adding Washer Fluid
545
Exhaust System
546
Cooling System
548
Coolant Checks
549
Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill
549
Selection Of Coolant
549
Adding Coolant
551
Cooling System Pressure Cap
552
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
552
Coolant Level
553
Points To Remember
553
Brake System
554
Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check
555
Automatic Transmission
556
Selection Of Lubricant
556
Special Additives
557
Fluid Level Check – 2.4L Engine
557
Fluid Level Check – 3.6L Engine
559
Fluid And Filter Changes
560
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) – AWD Models Only
560
Lubricant Selection
560
Fluid Level Check
560
Frequency Of Fluid Change
560
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – AWD Models Only
560
Lubricant Selection
560
Fluid Level Check
560
Frequency Of Fluid Change
561
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
561
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
561
What Causes Corrosion?
561
Washing
562
Special Care
562
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
563
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Equipped
564
Interior Care
564
Cleaning Headlights
565
Glass Surfaces
566
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
566
Seat Belt Maintenance
566
Cleaning The Cupholders
567
FUSES
567
Interior Fuses
567
Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
570
REPLACEMENT BULBS
574
BULB REPLACEMENT
576
Front Low/High Beam Headlamp, Turn Signal/Park Lamp, And Side Marker Lamp
576
Front Fog Lamp
577
Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp
578
Changing The Rear Turn Signal Lamp
578
Changing The Backup Lamp
579
License Plate Lamp
581
FLUID CAPACITIES
582
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
584
Engine
584
Chassis
585
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
587
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
588
Maintenance Chart
590
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
595
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
597
Prepare For The Appointment
597
Prepare A List
597
Be Reasonable With Requests
597
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
597
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
598
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
599
In Mexico contact:
599
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
599
Service Contract
600
WARRANTY INFORMATION
601
MOPAR® PARTS
601
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
601
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
601
In Canada
602
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
602
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
603
Treadwear
604
Traction Grades
604
Temperature Grades
605
INDEX
607
FAQ about the 2013 Dodge Journey Manual
What contains the 2013 Journey manual?
The Dodge Journey owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Dodge to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Dodge Journey. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Dodge Journey 2013 owner's manual:
- Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
- Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
- Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings
Where to download the 2013 Dodge Journey Owners Manual?
The Dodge Journey owner manual for the 2013 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the Dodge Journey year 2013 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2013 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The Dodge Journey (2013) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2013 is available in English.
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