DODGE JOURNEY 2011 1.G Owners Manual

A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter-
preted as an indication of difficulty.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seri-
ously injured or killed.
•Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
•Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
•On seven passenger models, do not drive the
vehicle with the second row passenger seat in the
easy entry/exit position (seat cushion flipped up-
ward and seat moved forward), as this position is
only intended for entering and exiting the third
row seats. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.(Continued)
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WARNING! (Continued)
•On seven passenger models, do not allow a pas-
senger to sit in a third row seat with the second
row seatback(s) folded flat. In a collision, the
passenger could slide underneath the seat belt and
be seriously or even fatally injured.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
•Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious
and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing
CO follow these safety tips:Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined
areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or
out of the area.
If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine
running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force
outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.
If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make
sure that all windows are closed, and the blower switch
on the climate control is set at high speed. DO NOT use
the recirculation mode.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
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damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
or retractor condition, replace the seat belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The light should turn on and remain on for four to six
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, or if the
light stays on, flickers, or turns on while driving, have the
system checked by an authorized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
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WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
•Always make sure that floor mats are properly
attached to the floor mat fasteners.
•Never place or install floor mats or other floor
coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
secured to prevent them from moving and inter-
fering with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
•Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on
top of already installed floor mats. Additional
floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size
of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al-
ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that
have been removed for cleaning.
•Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
jects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
•If required, mounting posts must be properly
installed, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss
of control of the vehicle.
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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check Turn Signal and High
Beam Indicator Lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Mirrors ............................. 101
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ............... 101
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . 102
▫ Outside Mirrors ..................... 102
▫ Power Mirrors ...................... 103
▫ Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped ..... 104
▫ Manual Folding Mirrors — If Equipped .... 104
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ........... 104
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . 104 
Uconnect™ Phone ..................... 105
▫ Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 ................. 105
▫ Operation ......................... 108
▫ Phone Call Features .................. 114
▫ Uconnect™ Phone Features ............. 118
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ........... 123
▫ Things You Should Know About Your
Uconnect™ Phone .................... 123
▫ General Information .................. 127
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Uconnect™ Phone ..................... 127
▫ Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 NAV .......... 127
▫ Operation ......................... 130
▫ Phone Call Features .................. 141
▫ Uconnect™ Phone Features ............. 146
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ........... 150
▫ Things You Should Know About Your
Uconnect™ Phone .................... 151
▫ General Information .................. 159
 Voice Command ...................... 159
▫ Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 NAV .......... 159
▫ Uconnect™ Voice Commands ........... 161
▫ Voice Tree ......................... 163 
Seats .............................. 167
▫ Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped ....... 167
▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped ........... 169
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 169
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments .......... 172
▫ Recliner Adjustment .................. 173
▫ Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment —
If Equipped ........................ 174
▫ Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat —
If Equipped ........................ 174
▫ Head Restraints ..................... 175
▫ Third Row Passenger Seats — Seven
Passenger Models .................... 180
▫ 60/40 Split Second-Row Passenger Seats .... 180
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▫50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats With
Fold-Flat Feature — Seven
Passenger Models .................... 187
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 190
 Lights ............................. 192
▫ Headlight Switch .................... 192
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 192
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 193
▫ Headlight Time Delay ................. 193
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped ........................ 194
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 194
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 194 ▫
Multifunction Lever .................. 195
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 195
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 196
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 196
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 196
▫ Interior Lights ...................... 196
▫ Map/Reading Lights .................. 198
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 198
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 199
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ............ 200
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 201
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 201
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▫Headlights With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 202
 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......... 202
 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 203
▫ To Activate ......................... 204
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ................ 205
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 205
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 205
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 205
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 206
 Parksense Rear Park Assist — If Equipped . . . 206
▫ Parksense Sensors................... 207
▫ Parksense Warning Display ............ 207 ▫
Parksense Display................... 208
▫ Enabling And Disabling Parksense ....... 211
▫ Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist
System ............................ 212
▫ Cleaning The Parksense System......... 212
▫ Parksense System Usage Precautions ...... 212
 Parkview Rear Back Up Camera —
If Equipped .......................... 215
▫ Turning Parkview On Or Off —
With Touch Screen Radio ............... 217
 Overhead Console ..................... 218
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights .............. 218
▫ Sunglasses Storage ................... 219
▫ Interior Observation Mirror ............. 219
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