2012 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 382

380 STARTING AND OPERATING If the transmission operating temperature exceeds normal operating limits, the powertrain controller will modify the transmission shift schedule and expand the range of torque converter clutch engagement. This is done to prevent transmission damage due to overheating. Transmission Limp Home Mode Transmission function is monitored electronically for abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home Mode is activated. In this mode, the transmission remains in second gear regardless of which forward gear is selected. PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue During cold temperatures, transmission operation may to operate. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be be modified depending on engine and transmission driven to an authorized dealer for service without damtemperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature imaging the transmission. proves warm up time of the engine and transmission to achieve maximum efficiency. Engagement of the torque In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission converter clutch is inhibited until the transmission fluid can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the is warm (refer to the "Note" under "Torque Converter following steps: Clutch" in this section). During extremely cold tempera1. Stop the vehicle. tures (-16°F [-27°C] or below), operation may briefly be limited to second gear only. Normal operation will re- 2. Shift the transmission into PARK. sume once the transmission temperature has risen to a 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position. suitable level. 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds.