DODGE JOURNEY 2020 Repair Manual

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Uconnect 3/3 NAV Automatic Tri-Zone Temperature Controls
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Automatic Climate Controls Descriptions
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MAX A/C Button
Press and release the MAX A/C button on the touchscreen to change the current setting to the coldest output of air. The
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X A/C indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is on. Pressing the button again will cause the MAX A/C operation to exit.
NOTE:
The MAX A/C button is only available on the touchscreen.
A/C Button
Press and release this button on the touchscreen, or push the button on the faceplate to change the current setting.
The A/C indicator illuminates when A/C is on.
Recirculation Button
Press and release this button to change the system between recirculation mode and outside air mode. The Recirculation
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dicator illuminates when Recirculation is on. Recirculation can be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors,
dust, or high humidity are present. Recirculation can be used in all modes. Recirculation may be unavailable (button on the
touchscreen greyed out) if conditions exist that could create fogging on the inside of the windshield. The A/C can be
deselected manually without disturbing the mode control selection. Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make
the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
AUTO Button
Set your desired temperature and press AUTO. AUTO will achieve and maintain your desired temperature by automatically
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justing the blower speed and air distribution. AUTO mode is highly recommended for efficiency. You can press and
release this button on the touchscreen, or push the button on the faceplate, to turn AUTO on. The AUTO indicator
illuminates when AUTO is on. Toggling this function will cause the system to switch between manual mode and automatic
modes. Refer to “Automatic Operation” within this section for more information.

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Front Defrost Button
Press and release the Front Defrost button on the touchscreen, or push and release the button on the faceplate, to change
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e current airflow setting to Defrost mode. The Front Defrost indicator illuminates when Front Defrost is on. Air comes from
the windshield and side window demist outlets. When the defrost button is selected, the blower level may increase. Use
Defrost mode with maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting and defogging. When
toggling the front defrost mode button, the climate system will return to the previous setting.
Rear Defrost Button
Press and release the Rear Defrost button on the touchscreen, or push and release the button on the faceplate, to turn on
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e rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). The Rear Defrost indicator illuminates when the
rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after 15 minutes.
Rear Climate Control Button
Press and release this button on the touchscreen to access the rear climate controls. The rear climate indicator illuminates
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en the rear climate controls are on.
NOTE:
The REAR CLIMATE button is only available on the touchscreen.
Driver And Passenger Temperature Up And Down Buttons
Provides the driver and passenger with independent temperature control. Push the red button on the faceplate or
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uchscreen or press and slide the temperature bar towards the red arrow button on the touchscreen for warmer
temperature settings. Push the blue button on the faceplate or touchscreen or press and slide the temperature bar towards
the blue arrow button on the touchscreen for cooler temperature settings.
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SYNC Button
Press the SYNC button on the touchscreen to toggle the SYNC feature on/off. The SYNC indicator illuminates when SYNC is
on

. SYNC synchronizes the front passenger temperature and rear passenger temperature/mode/blower settings with the
driver temperature/mode/blower settings. Changing the front passenger temperature or rear passenger temperature/
mode/blower settings while in SYNC will automatically exit this feature.
NOTE:
The SYNC button is only available on the touchscreen.
Faceplate Knob
Touchscreen Buttons Blower Control
Blower Control regulates the amount of air forced through the climate system. There are seven blower speeds available.
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e speeds can be selected using either the blower control knob on the faceplate or the buttons on the touchscreen.
Faceplate: The blower speed increases as you turn the blower control knob clockwise from the lowest blower setting.
The blower speed decreases as you turn the blower control knob counterclockwise.
Touchscreen:
For Radio 4.3: use the circle around the blower icon by pressing on the circle spot where you want the blower setting to
be. To increase blower, the circle bar will go clockwise. To decrease the blower, the circle bar will move counter-clockwise.
For Uconnect 3/3 NAV: Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting and the large blower icon to increase the
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wer setting. The blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar area between the icons.
Mode Control Mode Control
Select Mode by pressing one of the Mode buttons on the touchscreen to change the airflow distribution mode. The airflow
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stribution mode can be adjusted so air comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, defrost outlets and demist
outlets. The Mode settings are as follows:
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Panel Mode
Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of
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r. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow
direction. There is a shut off wheel located below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these
outlets.
Bi-Level Mode Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and
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de window demister outlets.
NOTE:
Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the
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oor outlets.
Floor Mode Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
Mix Mode Mix Mode
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy
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nditions that require extra heat to the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on
the windshield.
Climate Control OFF Button
Press and release the OFF button on the touchscreen, or push the OFF button on the faceplate to turn the Climate Control
ON
/OFF.
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Controlling The Rear Climate Controls
From The Front Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) Panel

The rear ATC system has floor air outlets at
the rear right side of the third row seats and
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erhead outlets at each outboard rear seating
position. The system provides heated air through
the floor outlets or cool, dehumidified air through
the headliner outlets. The rear system
temperature control buttons are located in the
Uconnect system, located on the instrument
panel.
The Three-Zone ATC system allows for
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justment of the rear climate controls from the
front ATC panel. To change the rear system
settings:
Press the REAR CLIMATE button to change
control to rear control mode, rear display will
appear. Control functions now operate the
rear system.
To return to Front screen, press the FRONT
CLIMATE button.

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Rear Auto Button
Set your desired rear temperature and press REAR AUTO on the touchscreen. REAR AUTO will achieve and maintain your
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sired rear temperature by automatically adjusting the rear blower speed and rear air distribution. REAR AUTO mode is
highly recommended for efficiency. The REAR AUTO indicator illuminates when REAR AUTO is on. Toggling this function will
cause the system to switch between manual mode and automatic modes. Refer to "Automatic Operation" within this
section for further information.
Rear Lock Button
Press and release the LOCK REAR button to lock out the rear manual temperature controls from adjusting the rear
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mperature and blower settings. LOCK REAR indicator illuminates when LOCK REAR is on.
Done Button
For Radio 4.3: Press and release this button to complete any climate changes.
Front Climate Button
For Uconnect 3/3 NAV: Press and release this button to change the display on the Uconnect system back to the Front
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mate Controls.
Rear Passenger Temperature Up and Down Buttons
Provides the front occupants with the ability to control rear temperature.
For Radio 4.3: Press and hold the slide bar to increase or decrease the temperature.
For Uconnect 3/3 NAV: Press and hold the slide bar to increase or decrease the temperature or push the up arrow button
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the touchscreen to increase the temperature and push the down arrow button on the touchscreen to decrease the
temperature.
When the SYNC feature is active, the passenger’s temperature moves up and down with the driver’s temperature.
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SYNC Button
Press the SYNC button on the touchscreen to toggle the SYNC feature on/off. The SYNC indicator illuminates when SYNC is
on

. SYNC synchronizes the front passenger temperature and rear passenger temperature/mode/blower settings with the
driver temperature/mode/blower settings. Changing the front passenger temperature or rear passenger temperature/
mode/blower settings while in SYNC will automatically exit this feature.
NOTE:
The SYNC button is only available on the touchscreen.
Rear Blower Control
Rear Blower Control regulates the amount of air forced through the rear climate system. There are seven blower speeds
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ailable. The speeds can be selected using the buttons on the touchscreen. Use the small blower icon (or blower icon with
downward arrow) to reduce the blower setting and the large blower icon (or blower icon with upward arrow) to increase the
blower setting. Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar area between the icons.
Rear Passenger Climate Control OFF Button
Press and release this button to turn the Rear Climate Controls off.
Mode Control Rear Mode Control
Select Mode by pressing one of the Mode buttons on the touchscreen to change the airflow distribution mode. The airflow
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stribution mode can be adjusted so air comes from the instrument panel outlets, the floor outlets or both. The Mode
settings are as follows:
Panel Mode Panel Mode
Press this button on the touchscreen to change the air distribution mode to Panel Mode. In Panel Mode, air comes from the
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tlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of
the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction. There is a
shut off wheel located below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these outlets.
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Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)

Rear ATC Control Features
1. Ad
just the Rear Blower, Rear Temperature
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nd the Rear Modes to suit your comfort
needs.

2. A TC is selected by adjusting the knob to the
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UTO position.

Once the desired temperature is displayed, the
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C System achieves and maintain that comfort
level. When the system is set up for your comfort
level, it is not necessary to change the settings.
You experience the greatest efficiency by simply
allowing the system to function automatically.
NOTE:

It is not necessary to move the temperature
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ttings. The system automatically adjusts the
temperature, mode and fan speed to provide
comfort as quickly as possible.
Bi-Level Mode
Bi-Level Mode
Press this button on the touchscreen to change the air distribution mode to Bi-Level Mode. In Bi-Level Mode, air comes
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om the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window
demister outlets.
NOTE:
Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the
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oor outlets.
Floor Mode Floor Mode
Press this button on the touchscreen to change the air distribution mode to Floor Mode. In Floor Mode, air comes from the
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oor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
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Mode Knob
Rear Mode Knob
Turn the rear mode knob to adjust airflow distribution. The rear mode settings are displayed in the control head. The rear
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rflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air comes from the headliner outlets, the floor outlets or both.
Panel Mode Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air. Moving
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e air vanes of the outlets to one side will shut off the airflow.
Bi-Level Mode Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from both the headliner outlets and the floor outlets.
NOTE:

In many temperature positions, the Bi-Level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the headliner outlets and warmer
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r from the floor outlets.
Floor Mode Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets.