airbag DODGE JOURNEY 2012 1.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
Using a seat belt extender when not needed can
increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use
when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn
low and snug and in the recommended seating posi-
tions. Remove and store the extender when not
needed.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the
driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat
belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air
Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The
passenger’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the
instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The
words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers.
In addition, the vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental
Driver Side Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument
panel below the steering column.NOTE:
These air bags are certified to the new Federal
regulations for Advanced Air Bags.
Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations
1 — Driver And Passenger
Advanced Front Air Bags 2 — Knee Bolster
3 — Supplemental Driver Side
Knee Air Bag
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The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator
design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of
inflation based on the severity and type of collision.
This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front
passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the
inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon
seat position.
This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front
passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether
the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The
seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the
Advanced Front Air Bags.
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front,
and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC
air bags are located above the side windows and their
covers are also labeled: SRS AIRBAG.This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-
Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB). The SABs are marked with
an air bag label sewn into the outboard side of the front
seats.
NOTE:
•Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
but they will open during air bag deployment.
•After any accident, the vehicle should be taken to an
authorized dealer immediately.
Air Bag System Components
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag
system components:
•Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
•Air Bag Warning Light
•Steering Wheel and Column
•Instrument Panel
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About Your Brakes.................... 396,399
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 400
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 520
Adding Fuel ........................... 447
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 515
Additives, Fuel ......................... 441
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 506
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 509
Air Conditioning Filter .................360,510
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............509,510
Air Conditioning System ................353,509
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 361
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ................ 355
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 419
Airbag .............................. 61,70
Airbag Deployment ....................... 72
Airbag Light ................... 68,69,74,92,274
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 73
Airbag, Side ........................ 64,67,70Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........65,67,70
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 17
Alarm Light ........................... 281
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alarm, Panic ............................ 23
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................... 391
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 400
Anti-Lock Warning Light .............280,400,402
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............519,548
Disposal ........................... 521
Appearance Care ........................ 529
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 17
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 39
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 101
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 31
Automatic Headlights .................... 202
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LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren).....82,84
Latch Plate ............................. 48
Latches ................................ 94
Hood ............................. 200
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 439
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 94
Life of Tires ............................ 425
Liftgate ................................ 42
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 262
Light Bulbs .......................... 94,541
Light Replacement ....................... 542
Lights ........................... 94,202,542
Airbag .................... 68,69,74,92,274
Alarm ............................ 281
Anti-Lock ....................... 280,402
Automatic Headlights ................. 202
Back-Up ........................... 544
Brake Assist Warning .................. 406 Brake Warning
...................... 279
Bulb Replacement .................... 542
Courtesy/Reading .................... 208
Daytime Running .................... 204
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...........205,206
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 406
Exterior ............................ 94
Fog ......................... 204,276,543
Fuses ............................. 535
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 469
Headlight Switch ..................... 202
Headlights ...................... 202,542
Headlights On Reminder ............... 204
Headlights On With Wipers ..........203,212
High Beam ...................... 206,542
High Beam Indicator .................. 276
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 206
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
Instrument Cluster ................. 202,274
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Shoulder Belts........................... 46
Side Airbag ............................. 70
Side View Mirror Adjustment ............... 102
Signals, Turn ................... 94,205,276,544
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 392
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 427
Snow Tires ............................ 429
Spare Tire ....................... 422,423,472
Spark Plugs ............................ 549
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 549
Oil ............................ 504,549
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 213
Speedometer ........................... 281
Starting ............................. 25,368
Automatic Transmission ................ 368
Cold Weather ....................... 370
Engine Fails to Start .................. 371
Remote ............................ 25 Starting and Operating
.................... 368
Starting Procedures ...................... 368
Steering Column Controls ..................... 205
Column Lock ....................... 212
Power ............................ 395
Tilt Column ........................ 212
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 212
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 342
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 342
Storage ............................... 251
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 360
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 487
Sun Roof .............................. 239
Sun Visor Extension ...................... 105
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 228
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 242
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 61
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