Dodge Journey: ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED
This feature provides on-demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD). The system is automatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required. Under normal driving conditions, the front wheels provide most of the traction.
If the front wheels begin to lose traction, power is shifted automatically to the rear wheels. The greater the front wheel traction loss, the greater the power transfer to the rear wheels.
Additionally, on dry pavement under heavy throttle input (where one may have no wheel spin), torque will be sent to the rear in a pre-emptive effort to improve vehicle launch and performance characteristics.
CAUTION:
All wheels must have the same size and type tires.
Unequal tire sizes must not be used. Unequal tire size may cause failure of the power transfer unit.
AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED
AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission that offers
six manual ratio changes to provide you with more
control of the vehicle. AutoStick allows you to maximize
engine braking, eliminate undes ...
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slippery
surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull erratically
to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when
there is a differe ...
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Assembly
HOUSING-AIR DISTRIBUTION
NOTE: LHD model with A/C shown in illustrations. RHD and heater-only
models similar.
Fig. 115: Mode Door Levers-Removal/Installation
1. If removed, install the fo ...
Operation, Diagnosis and Testing
OPERATION
The primary benefits of All Wheel Drive are:
Superior straight line acceleration, and cornering on all surfaces
Better traction and handling under adverse conditions, resulting in
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Valve, positive crankcase ventilation (PCV)
Description
The PCV valve contains a spring loaded plunger. The plunger meters the amount
of crankcase vapors routed
into the combustion chamber based on intake manifold vacuum.
Operation
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