Chrysler Journey User Manual page 242

Six Cylinder Engines — the level of the cool-
ant in the pressurized coolant bottle should be
between the "COLD" and "FULL" range on the
bottle when the engine is cold.
The radiator normally remains completely full,
so there is no need to remove the radiator cap
unless checking for coolant freeze point or
replacing coolant. Advise your service atten-
dant of this. As long as the engine operating
temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle
need only be checked once a month. When
additional coolant is needed to maintain the
proper level, it should be added to the coolant
bottle. Do not overfill.
Points to Remember – All Engines
NOTE:
When the vehicle is stopped after a few
miles (kilometers) of operation, you may
observe vapor coming from the front of the
engine compartment. This is normally a re-
sult of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidity accumulating on the radiator and
being vaporized when the thermostat opens,
allowing hot coolant to enter the radiator.
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If an examination of your engine compartment
shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks,
the vehicle may be safely driven. The vapor will
soon dissipate.
• Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle.
• Check coolant freeze point in the radiator
and in the coolant recovery bottle. If anti-
freeze needs to be added, contents of cool-
ant recovery bottle must also be protected
against freezing.
• If frequent coolant additions are required, or
if the level in the coolant recovery bottle does
not drop when the engine cools, the cooling
system should be pressure tested for leaks.
• For gasoline engines, maintain coolant con-
centration at 50% HOAT engine coolant
(minimum) and distilled water for proper
corrosion protection of your engine, which
contains aluminum components.
• Make sure that the radiator and coolant
recovery bottle overflow hoses are not
kinked or obstructed.
• Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your
vehicle is equipped with air conditioning,
keep the front of the condenser clean.
• Do not change the thermostat for Summer or
Winter operation. If replacement is ever nec-
essary, install ONLY the correct type thermo-
stat. Other designs may result in unsatisfac-
tory coolant performance, poor gas mileage,
and increased emissions.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance,
all brake system components should be in-
spected periodically. Refer to the "Maintenance
Schedule" in Section 8 for the proper mainte-
nance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure
and possibly an accident. Driving with your
foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can
result in abnormally high brake temperatures,
excessive lining wear, and possible brake
damage. You would not have your full braking
capacity in an emergency.