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 ...
See also:
Valves, intake and exhaust
Description
The valves are made of heat resistant steel, and have chrome plated stems to
prevent scuffing. The four valves
per cylinder (two intake and two exhaust) are actuated by roller rocker a ...
Arm, lower control
Diagnosis and Testing
LOWER CONTROL ARM
Inspect the lower control arm for signs of damage from contact with the
ground or road debris. If the lower
control arm shows any sign of damage, look for ...
Description, Operation, Specifications
DESCRIPTION
NOTE: All engines use a fixed ignition timing system. Basic ignition
timing is not
adjustable. All spark advance is determined by the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM).
The ign ...
