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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Description, Diagnosis and Testing
DESCRIPTION
The inner joints of both half shaft assemblies are tripod joints. The outer
joints of both assemblies are Rzeppa
Joints. The tripod joints are true constant velocity (CV) joint assembl ...
Removal, Installation
REMOVAL
Fig. 48: Lower Instrument Panel Knee Blocker
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the lower instrument panel knee blocker.
3. Remove upper steering colu ...
Diagnosis and testing
BATTERY
The battery must be completely charged and the terminals should be properly
cleaned and inspected before
diagnostic procedures are performed. See Cleaning for the proper battery
cleaning ...
