2013 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 552

550 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System Pressure Cap The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant recovery bottle. WARNING! (Continued) • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or engine damage may result. The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check WARNING! with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani• The warning words "DO NOT OPEN HOT" on the mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when the en- engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in gine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek cool an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to emergency assistance immediately. Clean up any ground build up in the cooling system. To prevent scalding or spills immediately. injury, do not remove the pressure cap while the system is hot or under pressure. (Continued)