Dodge Journey 2011 User's Guide

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KEY FOBLocking And Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate• Press the LOCK button once to lock allthe doors and the liftgate. Press theUNLOCK button once to unlo

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Driving and Alcohol: Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alco

11JC49-926-AAJourneyThird EditionUser GuideThis guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new Dodge and to provide a conven

• The vehicle must be cycled to the ON/RUN position after two consecutivetimeouts.WARNING!• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confin

Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to the UconnectTouch™ Settings in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or

• If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for twoseconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before th

To Disarm• Keyless Enter-N-Go button installed: Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with oneof the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft

SUPPLEMENT AL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) —AIR BAGS• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right frontpassenger as a supplement

CHILD RESTR AINTS• Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, ifavailable. According to crash statistics, children ar

Installing The LATCH - Compatible Child Restraint System• Your vehicle’s second row passenger seats are equipped with the child restraintanchorage sys

Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts• To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from theretract

FRONT SEA TSPower Seats• The power seat switch, located on theoutboard side of the seat near thefloor, controls forward/back, up/down,and tilt adjustm

The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in

Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat• The front passenger seat can be foldedflat to allow for extended cargo space.Pull up on the seatback release lever tof

WARNING! (Continued)• Be certain that the seat cushion is locked securely into position before usingthe seat. Otherwise, the seat will not provide the

Stadium Tip ’n Slide™ (Easy Entry/Exit Seat) — Seven Passenger ModelsTo Move The Second-Row Passenger SeatForwardNOTE: Raise the 20% seatback/armrestb

WARNING!• Be certain that the seatback is locked securely into position. Otherwise, theseat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/

Uconnect Touch™ 8.4• Press the Controls soft-key located onthe Uconnect Touch™ screen.• Press the Driver or Passenger seatsoft-key once to select HI-l

TILT / TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN• The tilt/telescoping control handle islocated below the steering wheel at theend of the steering column.• Push dow

TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAMLEVERTurn Signal/Lane Change Assist• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash th

HEADLIGHT SWITCHAutomatic Headlights/ParkingLights/Headlights• Rotate the headlight switch, located onthe instrument panel to the left of thesteering

SPEED CONTROL• The speed control switches are locatedon the steering wheel.Cruise ON/OFF• Push the ON/OFF button to activatethe Speed Control.• CRUISE

WARNING! (Continued)• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannotmaintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for t

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler Group LLC ...2CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit ...4Instrument Cluster ...6GETTING S

Uconnect Touch™ 8.4 Automatic Climate ControlsOPERATING YOUR VEHICLE28

Climate Control Knobs• For your convenience the climate controls can be operated by using the soft-keyslocated on the touch screen or the climate cont

P ARKVIEW®REAR BACK-UP CAMER A• You can see an on-screen image of the rear of your vehicle whenever the shift leveris put into REVERSE. The ParkView®R

WARNING!• Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch.Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by t

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEMELECTRONICS32

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IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIOUconnect Touch™ 4.3 & 4.3S• Models 4.3 and 4.3S have a 4.3”touch screen with hard–keys to eachside of it.• Model 4.3S has al

Uconnect T ouch™ 4.3 & 4.3S A T A GLANCEDisplaying the Time• If the time is not currently displayed at the top of the screen when in Radio mode,pr

Equalizer• Touch the Equalizer soft-key to adjust the Bass, Mid and Treble. Use the + or -soft-key to adjust the equalizer to your desired settings. P

Setting the Time• Model 8.4N synchronizes time automatically via GPS, so should not require anytime adjustment. If you do need to set the time manuall

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLCCongratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that itrepresents precision workmanship, d

R ADIOModels 4.3 & 4.3SModels 8.4 & 8.4NELECTRONICS38

• To access the Radio mode, touch the Radio hard-key on the upper left side of thefaceplate (4.3 & 4.3S) or the Radio soft-key at the lower left o

Selecting SIRIUS Satellite ChannelsSeek Up/Seek Down• Touch the Seek arrow soft-keys for less than 2 seconds to seek through channels inSAT mode.• Tou

Browse• Lets you browse the SIRIUS channel listing, Favorites, Genres, Game Zone, andWeather channels. Jump setting, and also provides the SIRIUS chan

PLAYERModels 4.3 & 4.3S• Select Player source by pressing thePlayer hard-key to enter the Playermain screen, then touch the sourcesoft-key and cho

Models 8.4 & 8.4N• Select Player source by pressing thePlayer soft-key to enter the Player mainscreen, then touch the source soft-keyand choose be

Main Navigation MenuAcquiring Satellites• The GPS Satellite strength bars indicate the strength of your satellite reception.• Acquiring satellite sign

Searching Near Another Location• From the main Navigation menu, touch Where To?, then touch a destination andthen touch Near.• Select an option from t

Taking a Detour• To take a detour you must be navigating a route• Touch DetourNOTE: If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable optio

SIRIUS TR AVEL LINK (8.4N ONLY)• SIRIUS Travel Link brings a wealth of useful information into your vehicle and rightto your fingertips.• To access Tr

Vehicles Sold In CanadaWith respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall bedeemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Can

PLAYING iPod/USB/MP3 DEVICES• There are many ways to play music from iPod®/MP3 players or USB devicesthrough your vehicle's sound system.1. Audio

NOTE:• When connecting your iPod®device for the first time, the system may take severalminutes to read your music, depending on the number of files. F

Start pairing procedure on the radio• Models 8.4, 8.4N: Touch the Phone soft-key and then the Settings soft-key. Next,touch Add Device.• Models 4.3, 4

Select the mobile phone's priority level• When the pairing process hassuccessfully completed, the systemwill prompt you to choose whether ornot t

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Making A Phone Call• Press the Uconnect™ Phone button .• (After the BEEP), say “dial” (or “call” to a name).• (After the BEEP), say number (or name).N

• You can “barge in” while the system is talking to you, enabling you to enter yourresponse without waiting. Just press the Voice Command button on th

• Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortablelevel while the Voice Command system is speaking. The volume setting fo

Operation Of The Touch-Screen Radio• To view a DVD video, press the OPEN/CLOSE or LOAD hard-key and insert the disc.Playback will begin automatically

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMA TION CENTER(EVIC)• The EVIC features a driver interactivedisplay that is located in theinstrument cluster. Pressing thecont

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PROGR AMMABLE FEA TURESElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped• The EVIC can be used to view or change the following settings. Pres

Uconnect Touch™ 8.4 Customer Programmable Features• The Uconnect Touch™ 8.4 system allows you to access Customer Programmablefeature settings such as

NOTE:• Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse”feature as required by Federal safety standards. This includes

POWER INVERTER• There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt powerinverter outlet located on the back ofthe center console. This outlet canpower cellular phones, ele

• A third 12 Volt power outlet is located on the back of the center console. Thisoutlet has power available when the ignition switch is in the LOCK, O

TR AILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MA XIMUM TR AILER WEIGHT R A TINGS)Engine/TransmissionGCWR(Gross Combined Wt.Rating)Frontal AreaMax. GTW(Gross Trailer Wt.)Ma

RECREA TIONALTOWING (BEHINDMOTORHOME, ETC.)Towing This Vehicle Behind AnotherVehicle (Flat Towing With All FourWheels On The Ground)Recreational towin

24-HOUR TOWING ASSIST ANCE• Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents.• Provide your name, vehicle identification number

• Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicatewhen the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction ind

BRAKE- Brake Warning Light• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction orthe parking brake is applied. If the light

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- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light• This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on wh

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEA TS• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating bytaking the appropriate action.• On the h

JA CKING AND TIRE CHANGINGJack Location• The jack and jack-handle are stowed underneath a cover in the rear storage bin inthe cargo area.• Remove the

Preparations For Jacking• Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.• Set the parking brake and place the shift lever into PARK.• Tur

Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions• Remove the spare tire, jack and tools from the stored location.• Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts

WARNING!• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to movingtraffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being

JUMP-ST AR TING• If your vehicle has a discharged batteryit can be jump-started using a set ofjumper cables and a battery in anothervehicle or by usin

• Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+)post of the booster battery.• Disconnect the positive (+) end of t

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE• If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARKposition, you can use the following procedure to temp

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLEModelFlat Towing (all fourwheels on the ground)Flatbed Towing (all fourwheels suspended OFF theground)Front Wheels Raised, Re

INSTRUMENT CLUSTERWarning Lights- Low Fuel Warning Light- Charging System Light**- Oil Pressure Warning Light**- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**- Airbag

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by arocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)• This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose ofan EDR is to record, in certain crash or nea

OPENING THE HOOD• Pull the release lever located below theinstrument panel and in front of thedriver’s door.• Raise the hood and locate the safetylatc

ENGINE COMP ARTMENT2.4L EngineMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE81

3.6L EngineMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE82

FLUIDS AND CAP ACITIESComponent Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part CapacitiesEngine Coolant 2.4LSingle or Dual-ZoneClimate ControlSystem.MOPAR®Antifree

Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part CapacitiesPower SteeringReservoirMOPAR®Power Steering Fluid + 4or MOPAR®ATF+4®AutomaticTransmission Fluid

MAINTENANCE CHARTMiles:8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000104,000Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 6

Maintenance RecordOdometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center8,000 Miles(13,000 km) or6 Months16,000 Miles(26,000 km) or12 Months24,000 Miles(3

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Indicators- Turn Signal Indicators- High Beam Indicator- Front Fog Light Indicator- Vehicle Security Indicator*- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Of

Integrated Power Module (fuses)• The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment nearthe air cleaner assembly. This center co

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse DescriptionM10 15 Amp Blue Vanity Lamps/Hands-Free Module(HFM) - if equipped, RemoteDisplay - if equipped, SatelliteDi

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse DescriptionM29 10 Amp Red Occupant Classification Module(OCM)M30 15 Amp Blue Rear Wiper Module Module/PowerFolding Mir

WARNING! (Continued)• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions.Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may re

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REPORTING SAFETYDEFECTS IN THE 50UNITED ST ATES ANDWASHING TON, D.C.• If you believe that your vehicle has adefect that could cause a collision orcaus

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOP AR®• The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Dodge Accessories byMopar featuring a fit, finish, and func

Air Conditioning ...27Airbag ...13Alarm,Panic ...8Arming Theft System(Security Alarm) ...11Audio Settings

Jack Location ...70Jump Starting ...74KeyFob ...8Keyless Enter-N-Go ...9Lock/Unlock ...9,10Start

Jacking .....72Pressure Warning Light ...65Towing ......6324-Hour Towing Assistance ...65Disabled Vehicle ....77Re