2014 Dodge Journey Owner's Manual

2014 Dodge Journey owners manual
Year:
2014
Make:
Dodge
Model:
Journey
Rating:
(6)

Online manual

Size:
5.91 MB

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
21
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
1st Push Of Key Fob Unlocks
25
Flash Lights With Remote Key
25
Headlight Illumination On Approach
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
29
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
29
How To Use Remote Start
30
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
31
To Enter Remote Start Mode
31
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
32
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
32
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
32
DOOR LOCKS
33
Manual Door Locks
33
Power Door Locks
34
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
35
Auto Unlock On Exit
36
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
36
To Engage The Child-Protection Door Lock System
36
To Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System
38
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
39
WINDOWS
43
Power Windows
43
Auto-Down Feature
44
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
45
Reset Auto-Up
46
Window Lockout Switch
46
Wind Buffeting
47
LIFTGATE
47
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
49
Lap/Shoulder Belts
53
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
54
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
58
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
58
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
59
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped
60
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
60
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
60
Energy Management Feature
61
Seat Belt Pretensioners
61
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)
61
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)
63
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)
65
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
66
Seat Belt Extender
66
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
67
Air Bag System Components
69
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
69
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
70
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)
71
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag
73
Knee Impact Bolsters
73
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
73
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
73
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units
75
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit
76
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units
76
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units
77
Front And Side Impact Sensors
78
Enhanced Accident Response System
78
If A Deployment Occurs
78
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
80
Air Bag Warning Light
81
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
81
Child Restraints
82
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
84
Infants And Child Restraints
85
Older Children And Child Restraints
86
Integrated Child Booster Seat — If Equipped
87
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
89
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
91
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System
92
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
93
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
95
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
96
Center Seat LATCH
96
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint
99
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt
100
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
101
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle
101
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
103
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped
104
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
106
Transporting Pets
108
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
108
SAFETY TIPS
109
Transporting Passengers
109
Exhaust Gas
110
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
111
Seat Belts
111
Air Bag Warning Light
111
Defroster
111
Floor Mat Safety Information
112
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
113
Tires
113
Lights
113
Door Latches
113
Fluid Leaks
113
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
115
MIRRORS
121
Inside Day/Night Mirror
121
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
121
Outside Mirrors
122
Power Mirrors
123
Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped
124
Manual Folding Mirrors — If Equipped
125
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
125
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
125
Sun Visor “Slide-On Rod” Feature — If Equipped
126
Uconnect® PHONE (4.3)
126
Uconnect® 4.3
126
Voice Activated Features:
126
Screen Activated Features:
127
Operation
129
Natural Speech
130
Voice Command Tree
130
Help Command
130
Cancel Command
131
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone
131
Pair A Bluetooth® Streaming Audio Device
132
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device
133
Disconnecting A Phone Or Audio Device
133
Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device
133
Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite
134
Phonebook Download (Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone) — If Equipped
134
Emergency And Towing Assistance
135
Phone Call Features
135
Ways To Initiate A Phone Call
136
Dial By Saying A Number
136
Call By Saying A Phonebook Name
136
Call Controls
137
Touch-Tone Number Entry
137
Recent Calls
137
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress
138
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress
138
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress
139
Toggling Between Calls
139
Join Calls
139
Call Termination
139
Redial
140
Call Continuation
140
Uconnect® Phone Features
140
Emergency Assistance
140
Roadside Assistance/Towing Assistance
141
Voice Mail Calling
141
Working With Automated Systems
142
Barge In — Overriding Prompts
143
Voice Response Length
143
Phone And Network Status Indicators
143
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad
144
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF)
144
Advanced Phone Connectivity
145
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
145
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between the Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone
145
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
145
Voice Command
145
Far End Audio Performance
146
Bluetooth® Communication Link
147
Power-Up
147
Voice Tree
148
General Information
149
Uconnect® PHONE (8.4/8.4N)
150
Uconnect® 8.4/8.4Nav
150
Operation
153
Natural Speech
154
Voice Command Tree
154
Help Command
154
Cancel Command
155
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone
155
Pair Additional Mobile Phones
157
Pair A Bluetooth® Streaming Audio Device
157
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing
158
Disconnecting A Phone Or Audio Device
159
Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device
159
Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite
159
Phonebook Download (Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone) — If Equipped
160
Managing Your Favorite Phonebook
161
To Remove A Favorite
162
Emergency And Towing Assistance
163
Phone Call Features
164
Ways To Initiate A Phone Call
164
Dial By Saying A Number
165
Call By Saying A Phonebook Name
165
Call Controls
165
Touch-Tone Number Entry
166
Recent Calls
166
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress
167
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress
167
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress
168
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold
168
Toggling Between Calls
168
Join Calls
168
Call Termination
168
Redial
169
Call Continuation
169
Uconnect® Phone Features
169
Emergency Assistance
169
Roadside Assistance / Towing Assistance
170
Voice Mail Calling
170
Working With Automated Systems
171
Barge In — Overriding Prompts
172
Voice Response Length
172
Phone And Network Status Indicators
172
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad
173
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)
174
Advanced Phone Connectivity
174
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
174
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone
174
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
174
Voice Command
174
Far End Audio Performance
176
Voice Text Reply
176
Bluetooth® Communication Link
181
Power-Up
181
Voice Tree
182
General Information
187
VOICE COMMAND
187
Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav
187
Natural Speech
189
Uconnect® Voice Commands
190
Changing The Volume
190
Starting Voice Recognition (VR) Session In Radio/Player Modes
191
Source
191
Voice Tree
192
SEATS
201
Driver's Power Seat — If Equipped
202
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
202
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
202
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
202
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
203
Heated Seats — If Equipped
204
For Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect® 4.3:
205
For Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect® 8.4:
206
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
207
Manual Front Seat Adjustments
207
Recliner Adjustment
208
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped
209
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped
210
Head Restraints
211
Active Head Restraints (AHR) — Front Seats
211
Head Restraints — Second Row Seats
214
Third Row Passenger Seats — Seven Passenger Models
215
60/40 Split Second-Row Passenger Seats
216
To Fold The Seat
217
To Unfold The Seat
218
Forward And Rearward Adjustment
218
Recliner Adjustment
219
Seatback/Armrest — Second Row Passenger Seat
220
Stadium Tip 'n Slide™ (Easy Entry/Exit Seat) — Seven Passenger Models
221
50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats With Fold-Flat Feature — Seven Passenger Models
223
To Fold The Seatback
223
To Unfold The Seatback
224
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
225
LIGHTS
227
Headlight Switch
227
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
228
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
228
Headlight Time Delay
229
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
229
Lights-On Reminder
229
Fog Lights — If Equipped
230
Multifunction Lever
230
Turn Signals
231
Lane Change Assist
231
High/Low Beam Switch
232
Flash-To-Pass
232
Interior Lights
232
Dimmer Controls
232
Dome Light Position
233
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
233
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
233
Map/Reading Lights
233
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
234
Intermittent Wiper System
234
Windshield Wiper Operation
235
Windshield Washers
237
Mist Feature
237
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
238
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
238
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED
239
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
241
To Activate
242
To Set A Desired Speed
242
To Deactivate
243
To Resume Speed
243
To Vary The Speed Setting
243
To Accelerate For Passing
244
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
244
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
245
ParkSense® Sensors
245
ParkSense® Warning Display
246
ParkSense® Display
246
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®
249
Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System
250
Cleaning The ParkSense® System
250
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions
251
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
253
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Touchscreen Radio
255
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
255
Courtesy/Reading Lights
255
Sunglasses Storage
256
Interior Observation Mirror
257
Power Sunroof Switch — If Equipped
257
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
258
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®
259
Programming A Rolling Code
260
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
262
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
262
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
263
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
263
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
265
Using HomeLink®
265
Security
265
Troubleshooting Tips
265
General Information
266
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
267
Opening Sunroof — Express
268
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
269
Closing Sunroof — Express
269
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
269
Sunroof Fully Closed
269
Pinch Protect Feature
269
Venting Sunroof — Express
269
Sunshade Operation
270
Wind Buffeting
270
Sunroof Maintenance
270
Ignition Off Operation
270
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
271
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
275
Power Inverter Operation
277
Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect® 4.3
277
Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect® 8.4 And 8.4 Nav
277
CUPHOLDERS
277
STORAGE
279
Glove Compartment
279
Floor Console Storage
280
Center Console Storage
280
Sliding Armrest
282
Flip 'n Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage — If Equipped
282
Second-Row Passenger Seat Temporary Storage Bin
283
Second-Row Map Pocket And Grocery Retainers — If Equipped
284
In-Floor Storage Bin With Removable Liner
284
CARGO AREA FEATURES
286
Rechargeable Flashlight — If Equipped
286
Cargo Management System
287
Five Passenger System Features
287
Seven Passenger System Features
287
Cargo Tie-Downs
288
Retractable Cargo Area Cover (If Equipped) — Five Passenger Models
289
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
292
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
292
Rear Window Defroster
294
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
295
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
299
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
302
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
303
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
304
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
313
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
315
EVIC White Indicators
318
EVIC Amber Indicators
319
EVIC Red Indicators
319
Oil Change Due
322
Fuel Economy
323
Average Fuel Economy
323
Distance To Empty (DTE)
324
Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
324
Vehicle Speed
324
Trip Info
325
Trip A
325
Trip B
325
Elapsed Time
325
To Reset The Display
325
Tire PSI
326
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
326
Messages
326
Turn Menu OFF
327
Uconnect® SETTINGS
327
Hard-Keys
327
Soft-Keys
327
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 4.3 Settings
327
Display
329
Clock
330
Safety / Assistance
331
Lights
331
Doors & Locks
333
Heated Seats
335
Engine Off Options
335
Compass Settings
336
Audio
337
Phone/Bluetooth®
338
SIRIUS Setup
338
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® System 8.4 Settings
339
Display
340
Clock
342
Safety / Assistance
343
Lights
344
Doors & Locks
346
Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start
348
Engine Off Options
349
Compass Settings
349
Audio
350
Phone/Bluetooth®
351
SiriusXM Setup
352
Uconnect® MULTIMEDIA — VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES™) — IF EQUIPPED
352
Getting Started
353
Single Video Screen
353
Play A DVD
354
Using The Remote Control
354
Play Video Games
354
Using The Remote Control
355
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
355
Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1
355
Using The Remote Control
356
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
356
Important Notes For Single Video Screen System
356
Play A DVD Using The Touchscreen Radio
357
Using The Remote Control
357
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
357
VES™ Remote Control — If Equipped
358
Controls And Indicators
358
Remote Control Storage
360
Locking The Remote Control
361
Replacing The Remote Control Batteries
362
Headphones Operation
362
Replacing The Headphone Batteries
363
Controls
363
Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty
364
System Information
366
Information Mode Display
366
Numeric Keypad Menu
367
Station List Menu
368
Disc Menu
368
Options Menu
369
Display Settings
369
Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed
370
Disc Formats
370
Product Agreement
374
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL
374
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
375
Right-Hand Switch Functions
375
Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio Operation
375
Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e., CD) Operation
376
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
376
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
377
CLIMATE CONTROLS
377
Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Equipped
378
Hard-Keys
378
Soft-Keys
379
Climate Control Functions
385
Rear Manual Temperature Control (MTC) — If Equipped
387
Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From The Front Uconnect® Touchscreen
388
Rear Blower Control
390
Rear Temperature Control
390
Rear Mode Control
390
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) With Touchscreen — If Equipped
391
Hard-Keys
391
Soft-Keys
392
Climate Control Functions
398
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
399
Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
400
Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From The Front ATC Panel
402
Rear Lock
402
Rear Blower Control
403
Rear Temperature Control
404
Rear Mode Control
404
Operating Tips
405
STARTING AND OPERATING
409
STARTING PROCEDURES
414
Automatic Transmission
414
Keyless Enter-N-Go™
415
Normal Starting
415
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button
415
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button
416
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)
417
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)
417
If Engine Fails To Start
417
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button)
418
After Starting
419
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
419
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
419
Key Ignition Park Interlock
421
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
421
Four-Speed Or Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
422
Gear Ranges
423
PARK (P)
423
REVERSE (R)
426
NEUTRAL (N)
426
DRIVE (D)
426
Transmission Limp Home Mode
427
Overdrive Operation
428
Torque Converter Clutch
429
AUTOSTICK®
429
Operation
429
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED
431
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
432
Acceleration
432
Traction
432
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
433
Flowing/Rising Water
433
Shallow Standing Water
433
POWER STEERING
435
Power Steering Fluid Check
436
PARKING BRAKE
436
BRAKE SYSTEM
439
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
440
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
441
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
441
Anti-Lock Brake Light
443
Brake Assist System (BAS)
443
Traction Control System (TCS)
444
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
444
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
445
ESC Operating Modes
446
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
448
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
449
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
450
HSA Activation Criteria
450
Towing With HSA
451
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
452
Tire Markings
452
Tire Sizing Chart
453
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
455
Tire Terminology And Definitions
457
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
458
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
458
Tire And Loading Information Placard
458
Loading
459
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
462
Tire Pressure
462
Safety
462
Economy
463
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
463
Tire Inflation Pressures
464
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
465
Radial Ply Tires
465
All Season Tires — If Equipped
466
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
466
Snow Tires
467
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
467
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
468
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
469
Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped
469
Tire Spinning
470
Tread Wear Indicators
470
Life Of Tire
471
Replacement Tires
471
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
473
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
475
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
476
Base System
479
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
479
Service TPMS Warning
480
Premium System — If Equipped
481
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
482
Service TPMS Warning
483
General Information
485
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
485
Reformulated Gasoline
486
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
486
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
487
MMT In Gasoline
488
Materials Added To Fuel
488
Fuel System Cautions
489
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
490
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
490
E-85 General Information
490
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
492
Fuel Requirements
492
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
493
Starting
493
Cruising Range
493
Replacement Parts
494
Maintenance
494
ADDING FUEL
494
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
494
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
496
VEHICLE LOADING
496
Vehicle Certification Label
496
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
497
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
497
Overloading
497
Loading
498
TRAILER TOWING
498
Common Towing Definitions
499
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
499
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
499
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
499
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
499
Tongue Weight (TW)
500
Frontal Area
500
Trailer Sway Control — Electronic
500
Trailer Sway Control — Mechanical
500
Weight-Carrying Hitch
500
Weight-Distributing Hitch
501
Trailer Hitch Classification
502
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
503
Trailer And Tongue Weight
504
Towing Requirements
505
Towing Requirements — Tires
507
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
508
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
509
Towing Tips
510
Automatic Transmission
510
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped
511
AutoStick®
511
Cooling System
512
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
512
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
512
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
515
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
517
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
517
2.4L Engine — If Equipped
518
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
518
Torque Specifications
519
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
520
Jack Location
521
Spare Tire Location
522
Preparations For Jacking
522
Spare Tire Removal
523
Spare Tire Stowage
525
Jacking Instructions
525
Road Tire Installation
532
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers
532
Vehicles Without Wheel Covers
533
JUMP-STARTING
534
Preparations For Jump-Start
535
Jump-Starting Procedure
537
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
539
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
540
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
541
Without The Key Fob
543
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
543
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
544
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
545
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
547
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
548
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
549
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
549
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
550
REPLACEMENT PARTS
551
DEALER SERVICE
552
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
552
Engine Oil
553
Checking Oil Level
553
Change Engine Oil
554
Engine Oil Selection
554
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
554
Engine Oil Viscosity — 2.4L Engine
555
Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L Engine
555
Synthetic Engine Oils
556
Materials Added To Engine Oil
556
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
556
Engine Oil Filter
556
Engine Oil Filter Selection
556
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
556
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
557
Maintenance-Free Battery
557
Air Conditioner Maintenance
559
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
560
A/C Air Filter — If Equipped
560
Body Lubrication
562
Windshield Wiper Blades
563
Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
563
Adding Washer Fluid
565
Exhaust System
566
Cooling System
568
Coolant Checks
569
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
569
Selection Of Coolant
570
Adding Coolant
571
Cooling System Pressure Cap
572
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
573
Coolant Level
573
Points To Remember
574
Brake System
575
Master Cylinder — Brake Fluid Level Check
575
Automatic Transmission
577
Selection Of Lubricant
577
Special Additives
577
Fluid Level Check — Four-Speed Automatic Transmission
578
Fluid Level Check — Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
580
Fluid And Filter Changes
580
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) – AWD Models Only
581
Lubricant Selection
581
Fluid Level Check
581
Frequency Of Fluid Change
581
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – AWD Models Only
581
Lubricant Selection
581
Fluid Level Check
581
Frequency Of Fluid Change
581
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
582
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
582
What Causes Corrosion?
582
Washing
582
Special Care
583
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
584
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped
585
Interior Care
585
Cleaning Headlights
586
Glass Surfaces
587
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
587
Seat Belt Maintenance
587
Cleaning The Cupholders
588
FUSES
588
Interior Fuses
589
Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
592
REPLACEMENT BULBS
596
BULB REPLACEMENT
598
Front Low/High Beam Headlamp, Turn Signal/Park Lamp, And Side Marker Lamp
598
Front Fog Lamp
599
Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp
600
Changing The Rear Turn Signal Lamp
600
Changing The Backup Lamp
601
License Plate Lamp
603
FLUID CAPACITIES
604
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
605
Engine
605
Chassis
607
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
609
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
610
Maintenance Chart
612
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
617
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
619
Prepare For The Appointment
619
Prepare A List
619
Be Reasonable With Requests
619
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
619
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
620
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
620
In Mexico Contact:
621
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
621
Service Contract
621
WARRANTY INFORMATION
622
MOPAR® PARTS
623
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
623
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
623
In Canada
623
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
624
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
625
Treadwear
625
Traction Grades
625
Temperature Grades
626
INDEX
627

2014 Dodge Journey Overview

Introduction

The 2014 Dodge Journey is a versatile midsize crossover SUV that perfectly balances style, functionality, and performance. Designed for families and adventurers alike, the Journey offers ample space, cutting-edge technology, and a range of comfortable features, making it an excellent choice for both everyday commuting and weekend getaways.

Powertrains

The 2014 Dodge Journey offers two capable powertrains to suit varying driving needs. The standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine generates a robust 173 horsepower, providing efficient power for urban driving. For those seeking more vigor, a 3.6-liter V6 engine option is available, producing an impressive 283 horsepower, enhancing acceleration and performance on open roads. Both engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, delivering smooth gear changes and improved fuel economy.

Trims

The Journey comes in several trims, including the base SE, the value-oriented SXT, the mid-level Crew, and the luxurious R/T. Each trim offers a distinct blend of features and options, with higher trims providing enhancements like premium audio, leather upholstery, and advanced safety features. This variety allows buyers to select the Journey that best fits their needs and budget.

Features

The 2014 Dodge Journey is equipped with an impressive array of features designed for comfort and convenience. Standard features include a versatile seven-passenger seating arrangement, ample cargo space, and an intuitive infotainment system with available navigation and touchscreen displays. Optional features such as rear-seat entertainment systems and advanced safety features, including advanced airbag systems and traction control, further enhance the appeal of this versatile SUV.

Owners Manual

The owner’s manual for the 2014 Dodge Journey provides comprehensive information on the vehicle's features, maintenance guidelines, and safety protocols. It serves as an invaluable resource for owners to understand their vehicle better, troubleshoot issues, and ensure optimal performance. With clear instructions and detailed illustrations, the manual helps maximize the Journey’s features and longevity.

User manual download

The Dodge Journey owner manual for the 2014 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2014 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

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