DODGE JOURNEY 2015 1.G User Guide

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
•HowdoIinstallmyLATCHEquippedChildSeat?pg.21
•HowdoImovemyrearseats?pg.30
ELECTRONICS
•HowdoIknowwhichradioIhave?
•Uconnect®4.3 & 4.3S pg. 49
•Uconnect®8.4 & 8.4N pg. 51
•HowdoIselecttheAUXmusicsource?pg.65
•HowdoIsettheclockonmyradio?
•Uconnect®4.3 & 4.3S pg. 49
•Uconnect®8.4 & 8.4N pg. 51
•HowdoIusetheNavigationfeature?pg.59
•HowdoIpairmycellphoneviaBluetooth®with the Uconnect®Hands-Free Voice
Activation System? pg. 66
•HowdoIheartheaudiofrommyiPod®through the USB port using the radio?
•Uconnect®4.3 & 4.3S pg. 65
•Uconnect®8.4, 8.4N pg. 65
•HowdoIconfiguremyUniversalGarageDoorOpener(HomeLink®)? pg. 78
UTILITY
•HowdoIknowhowmuchIcantowwithmyDodgeJourney?pg.84
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
•WhatdoIdoifmyTPMSwarninglightisblinking?pg.87
•HowdoIchangeaflattire?pg.93
•HowdoIJump-Startmyvehicle?pg.101
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
•WhereismyFuseBlocklocated?
•InteriorFusespg.119
•UnderhoodFusespg.120
•WhattypeofoildoIuse?pg.112
•HowoftenshouldIchangemyengine’soil?pg.114
•Whatshouldmytirepressurebesetat?pg.121
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
129

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . .114
Adding Washer Fluid..........114
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag.......16
Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Air Bag Warning Light . . . . .16, 87
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Side Impacts.............16
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner
Filter)................114Air Conditioner Maintenance.....114Air Conditioning.............40Air Conditioning Refrigerant......114Air Conditioning System........114AlarmVehicle Security Alarm.......14Alarm (Security Alarm).......14,91Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .112, 114Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).....86Appearance Care............114Arming System (Security Alarm)....14Assistance Towing............86Automatic Headlights..........37Automatic Oil Change Indicator.....91
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..40Automatic TransmissionAdding Fluid............114Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Back-Up Camera............43Battery.................114Charging System Light.......86Body Mechanism Lubrication.....114Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Brake System.............114Fluid Check............114Master Cylinder..........114Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . .89Break-In Recommendations, NewVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Bulb Replacement...........124Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Calibration, Compass..........77Capacities, Fluid............112
Caps, FillerOil (Engine)............114Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Changing A Flat Tire...........93Charging System Light.........86Check Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator Light) . . . . . . . . . . . .90Child Restraint..............19CleaningWheels...............114Windshield Wiper Blades.....114Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAir Bag Warning Light . . . . . . .87Brake Warning Light . . . . . . . . .89Electronic Speed Control ONIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Electronic Speed Control SETIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Front Fog Light Indicator . . . . . .91High Beam Indicator........91Tu r n S i g n a l I n d i c a t o r........91Vehicle Security Light........91Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Compact Spare Tire..........122Compass Calibration...........77Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)....114Coolant Capacity.........112Coolant Level...........114Disposal of Used Coolant.....114Drain, Flush, and Refill......114Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Points to Remember.......114Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . .114Selection of Coolant(Antifreeze).........112, 114Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . .114Cruise Control (Speed Control).....38Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Customer Assistance..........126Customer ProgrammableFeatures.............77,78
Defects, Reporting...........127Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . .86Disarming, Security System.......14
INDEX
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Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)....114
Driver Cockpit..............46
Electronics
Yo u r Ve h i c l e ' s S o u n d S y s t e m....46
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76, 77Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Emergency, In Case ofFreeing Vehicle When Stuck . . .105Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . .92To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 6EngineAir Cleaner.............114Break-In Recommendations....35Checking Oil Level.........114Compartment............108Coolant (Antifreeze)........112Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Malfunction Indicator(Check Engine)...........90Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112, 114Oil Change Interval.........91Oil Filler Cap...........114Oil Selection . . . . . . . . .112, 114Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Event Data Recorder..........106EVIC Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Exhaust System............114
FA Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 9FiltersAir Cleaner.............114Engine Oil..........112, 114Engine Oil Disposal........114FlashersTu r n S i g n a l.............91Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Fluid Capacities............112Fluid Level ChecksBrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Power Steering..........114
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37, 91
Folding Front Passenger Seat......28
Folding Rear Seat............30
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . .105
Frequently Asked Questions......129
Front Heated Seats...........32
FuelOctane Rating . . . . . . . . . . .112Specifications...........112Ta n k C a p a c i t y...........112Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)...78GaugesSpeedometer.............6Ta c h o m e t e r..............6General Maintenance.........114Glass Cleaning.............114GPS Navigation (Uconnect®gps)....59
HeadlightsAutomatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Cleaning..............114Head Restraints.............25Heated Mirrors..............43Heated Seats..............32Heated Steering Wheel.........33High Beam Indicator..........91HomeLink®(Garage Door Opener) . . .78Hood Release.............107
Identifying Your Radio..........48Instrument Cluster............6Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Instrument Panel Cover........114Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . .114Interior and Instrument Lights......5Interior Appearance Care.......114Interior Fuses..............119Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . .36Introduction................2Inverter Outlet (115V)..........81Inverter, Power..............81iPod®/USB/MP3 Control......57,65
INDEX
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Bluetooth®Streaming Audio....66
Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .96
Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . .93, 96
Jump Starting.............101
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Lock The Doors............8
Unlock The Doors...........8
Keyless Enter-N-Go
Lock/Unlock . . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Keyless Enter-N-Go™
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ . . . . . . . .10
Passive Entry............10
Remote Control...........10
Lane Change Assist...........36
Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Lights
Engine Temperature Warning....88
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . .91
Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Seat Belt Reminder.........89
Security Alarm...........91
Service...............124
Locks
Liftgate, Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . .8
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren(LATCH)................20Lubrication, Body...........114
Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . .114Maintenance, General.........114Maintenance Procedures.......114Maintenance Record..........118Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine)................90Master Cylinder (Brakes)........114MirrorsHeated...............43MOPAR®Accessories.........128
Navigation Voice Commands......74Navigation Voice Prompt Volume....73
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . .35
Occupant Restraints...........18
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)....112
Oil Change Indicator...........91
Oil Change Indicator, Reset.......91
Oil, Engine............112, 114
Capacity..............112
Change Interval........91,114
Checking..............114
Disposal..............114Filter.............112, 114Filter Disposal...........114Materials Added to........114Recommendation......112, 114Viscosity...........112, 114Oil Filter, Selection...........114OutletPower................82Overheating, Engine...........92
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Panic Alarm................8Phone (Uconnect®)...........66Placard, Tire and LoadingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . .121PowerDistribution Center (Fuses)....120Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Outlet (Auxiliary ElectricalOutlet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82Seats................27Power Steering Fluid..........114Power Transfer Unit..........114Preparation for Jacking.........94Programmable Electronic Features . . .77
Radio Operation.............53Radio (Sound Systems).......49,51Rain Sensitive Wiper System......36Rear Camera...............43Rear ParkSense System.........43Rear Seat, Folding............30Recreational Towing...........85Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)Lock The Doors............8Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).....8
INDEX
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Unlock The Doors...........8Replacement Bulbs..........124Reporting Safety Defects.......127Resetting Oil Change Indicator.....91Restraint, Head.............25Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.....105
Satellite Radio (Uconnect®studios) . .55Seat Belt Maintenance........114Seat BeltsAdjustable Shoulder Belt......15Pretensioners............15Reminder..............89Seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 28Adjustment.............28Folding Front Passenger......28Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Manual................28Power................27Rear Folding............30Security Alarm..............91Security Alarm............14Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . .112Shift Lever Override..........104Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 91SIRIUS Travel Link . . . . . . . . . . .64Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . .93,122, 123Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112SpecificationsFuel (Gasoline)..........112Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Speed ControlAccel/Decel.............38Cancel................39Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38SteeringTi l t C o l u m n . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4Wheel, Heated...........33Steering Wheel Audio Controls.....76Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . .105Supplemental Restraint System -Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Te m p e r a t u r e C o n t r o l ,Automatic (ATC) . . . . . . . . . . .40
Te t h e r A n c h o r, C h i l d R e s t r a i n t . . . 2 1 , 2 3Ti l t S t e e r i n g C o l u m n . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4Ti r e sAir Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . .121Changing..............93Compact Spare..........122Jacking...............93Pressure Warning Light . . . . . . .87Spare Tire..............93To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4Behind a Motorhome........85Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . .105Recreational.............85To w i n g V e h i c l e B e h i n d a M o t o r h o m e . . 8 5Tr a c t i o n C o n t r o l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1Tr a i l e r To w i n gTr a i l e r a n d To n g u e W e i g h t.....84Tr a i l e r W e i g h t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4Tr a n s m i s s i o nFluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Maintenance............114Tu r n S i g n a l s.............36,91
Uconnect®Voice Command.......72Underhood Fuses...........120Universal Garage Door Opener(HomeLink®). . . . . . . . . . . . .78USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Video Entertainment System™ (Rear SeatVideo System) . . . . . . . . . . . .75Voice Command.............72
WasherAdding Fluid............114Rear.................36Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . .36Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . .114Wheel and Wheel Trim.........114Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . .114, 124Wind Buffeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Windshield Washers...........36Windshield Wiper Blades.......114Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . .36Wiper Blade Replacement.......114Wiper, Rear................36
INDEX
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NOTES
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NOTES
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NOTES
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IMPORTANT
T h i s U s e r G u i d e i s i n t e n d e d t o f a m i l i a r i z e y o u w i t h t h e i m p o r t a n t
f e a t u r e s o f y o u r v e h i c l e . T h e D V D e n c l o s e d c o n t a i n s y o u r O w n e r ’s
Manual, Navigation/Uconnect® M a n u a l s , W a r r a n t y B o o k l e t s , T i r e
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o r R o a d s i d e A s s i s t a n c e ( n e w v e h i c l e s p u r c h a s e d i n C a n a d a ) i n
e l e c t r o n i c f o r m a t . W e h o p e y o u f i n d i t u s e f u l . R e p l a c e m e n t D V D k i t s
may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. C o p y r i g h t 2 0 1 4
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If you are the !rst registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may
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Navigation/Uconnect® Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling
1-800-423-6343 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by
contacting your dealer.
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y o u r n e w D o d g e a n d t o p r o v i d e a c o n v e n i e n t r e f e r e n c e s o u r c e f o r c o m m o n
q u e s t i o n s . H o w e v e r , i t i s n o t a s u b s t i t u t e f o r y o u r O w n e r ’s M a n u a l .
F o r c o m p l e t e o p e r a t i o n a l i n s t r u c t i o n s , m a i n t e n a n c e p r o c e d u r e s a n d
i m p o r t a n t s a f e t y m e s s a g e s , p l e a s e c o n s u l t y o u r O w n e r ’s M a n u a l ,
Navigation/Uconnect® Manuals and other Warning Labels in your vehicle.
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i n f o r m a t i o n o n a c c e s s o r i e s t o h e l p p e r s o n a l i z e y o u r v e h i c l e , v i s i t
www.mopar.com (U.S.), www.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local Dodge dealer.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
D r u n k e n d r i v i n g i s o n e o f t h e m o s t f r e q u e n t c a u s e s o f a c c i d e n t s .
Y o u r d r i v i n g a b i l i t y c a n b e s e r i o u s l y i m p a i r e d w i t h b l o o d a l c o h o l
l e v e l s f a r b e l o w t h e l e g a l m i n i m u m . I f y o u a r e d r i n k i n g , d o n ’ t d r i v e .
R i d e w i t h a d e s i g n a t e d n o n - d r i n k i n g d r i v e r , c a l l a c a b , a f r i e n d , o r
use public transportation.
WARNING!
D r i v i n g a f t e r d r i n k i n g c a n l e a d t o a n a c c i d e n t . Y o u r p e r c e p t i o n s a r e
l e s s s h a r p , y o u r r e f l e x e s a r e s l o w e r , a n d y o u r j u d g m e n t i s i m p a i r e d
when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
T h e d r i v e r ’ s p r i m a r y r e s p o n s i b i l i t y
i s t h e s a f e o p e r a t i o n o f t h e
v e h i c l e . D r i v i n g w h i l e d i s t r a c t e d
c a n r e s u l t i n l o s s o f v e h i c l e
c o n t r o l , r e s u l t i n g i n a c o l l i s i o n
a n d p e r s o n a l i n j u r y . C h r y s l e r
G r o u p L L C s t r o n g l y r e c o m m e n d s
t h a t t h e d r i v e r u s e e x t r e m e
c a u t i o n w h e n u s i n g a n y d e v i c e o r
f e a t u r e t h a t m a y t a k e t h e i r
a t t e n t i o n o f f t h e r o a d . U s e o f a n y
e l e c t r i c a l d e v i c e s , s u c h a s
c e l l u l a r t e l e p h o n e s , c o m p u t e r s ,
p o r t a b l e r a d i o s , v e h i c l e n a v i g a t i o n
o r o t h e r d e v i c e s , b y t h e d r i v e r
w h i l e t h e v e h i c l e i s m o v i n g i s
d a n g e r o u s a n d c o u l d l e a d t o a
s e r i o u s c o l l i s i o n . T e x t i n g w h i l e
d r i v i n g i s a l s o d a n g e r o u s a n d
s h o u l d n e v e r b e d o n e w h i l e t h e
v e h i c l e i s m o v i n g . I f y o u f i n d
y o u r s e l f u n a b l e t o d e v o t e y o u r f u l l
a t t e n t i o n t o v e h i c l e o p e r a t i o n ,
p u l l o f f t h e r o a d t o a s a f e l o c a t i o n
a n d s t o p y o u r v e h i c l e . S o m e s t a t e s
o r p r o v i n c e s p r o h i b i t t h e u s e o f
c e l l u l a r t e l e p h o n e s o r t e x t i n g
w h i l e d r i v i n g . I t i s a l w a y s t h e
d r i v e r¹s r e s p o n s i b i l i t y t o c o m p l y
with all local laws.
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