DODGE JOURNEY 2009 1.G Owners Manual

BOTTLE HOLDERS
Quarter Trim Panel Cupholders(Seven Passenger Models)
Door Bottle Holder
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WARNING!
If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle
holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn-
ing the occupants. Be careful when closing the doors
to avoid injury.
STORAGE
Beverage Cooler/Storage Compartment — If
Equipped
NOTE:The Beverage Cooler can keep chilled beverages
cool depending on ambient temperature and climate
control setting. The cooler is intended for non-perishable
beverages only.
The Beverage Cooler/Storage Compartment is located on
the passenger’s side of the instrument panel above the
glove compartment. The beverage retainer inside the cooler is designed to hold up to two 12 oz (0.35 l) cans
when placed horizontally in the retainer. The beverage
retainer is removable to allow for storage of other items
in the compartment when not in use as a cooler.
Beverage Cooler/Storage Compartment
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Press and release the button on the door to open it. The
large door swings upward to allow easy access to the
compartment’s contents.
Beverage Cooler Operation
The blower speed setting on the climate control sets the
rate at which air flows into the compartment. The airflow
control valve inside the compartment determines how
much air flows into the compartment. Turning the valve
rearward increases the airflow, turning it forward de-
creases the airflow, and turning it all the way forward
turns off the airflow.The compartment cools when the airflow control valve is
open, the engine is running, and the Air Conditioning
(A/C) is on or the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
system (if equipped) is set for automatic operation. This
allows you to cool the compartment when the climate
control is in a cooling or heating mode.
Airflow Control Valve
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NOTE:Whether operating a Manual Heating and A/C
system or operating an ATC system in a manual mode,
the A/C indicator must be ON to cool the compartment.
Instrument Panel Storage Compartment — If
Equipped
Press and release the button on the door to open it. The
door swings upward to allow easy access to the compart-
ment.
Instrument Panel Storage Compartment
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Center Console Storage
Center Stack Cubby Bin
Center Console Cubby Bin
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NOTE:The sliding armrest (if so equipped) must be in
the rearward position in order to access the release button
on the front of the bin door.
Flip ’n Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage — If
Equipped
The seat latch release-loop is located in the center of the
seat cushion between the seat cushion and the seatback.
Pull the loop upward to release the latch and then
forward to open the seat to the detent position.
Center Console Storage Bin
Front Passenger Seat Storage Compartment
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NOTE:Make sure that objects inside the bin do not
interfere with the latch before closing the seat. Push the
seat cushion downward after closing it to make sure it
latches to the base.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seat cushion is locked securely
into position before using the seat. Otherwise, the
seat will not provide the proper stability for passen-
gers. An improperly latched seat cushion could cause
serious injury.
Second-Row Passenger Seat Temporary Storage
Bin
This is a temporary storage bin designed for use when
the 20% seatback/armrest is down. Be sure to remove all
items from this bin before raising the 20% seatback/
armrest.
Armrest Cubby Bin
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Second-Row Map Pocket and Grocery
Retainers — If Equipped
A map storage pocket and grocery retainers are located
on the back of the drivers seatback.
In-Floor Storage Bin with Removable Liner
NOTE:Position the front seat to at least a mid-track
position to provide easier access to the storage bin.
An in-floor storage bin is located behind each front seat.
Each 1.6 gal (5.9 l) bin can hold up to 12, 12 oz (0.35 l)
cans, plus ice, or other items. The removable bin liner
allows for easy filling, emptying, and cleaning.
1 - Grocery Retainers
2 - Map Storage
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To access the bin, position the floor mat aside (if
equipped). Pull the door latch release-loop upward to
release the latch and then forward to open the bin door.The liner can be removed for easy cleaning by lifting on
the notches as shown.
In-Floor Storage Bin
Removable Liner
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CARGO AREA FEATURES
Rechargeable Flashlight — If Equipped
The rechargeable LED flashlight stores in its charging
station in the left rear quarter trim panel. To remove it,
press on the indent on the side of the flashlight and
release.NOTE:
Be sure to return the flashlight to its charging
station when not in use to ensure it is ready for operation
the next time you need it.
Cargo Management System
Five Passenger System Features
•
A raised load floor that sits on top of a large built-in
storage bin.
•A tri-fold door built into the load floor that allows easy
access to items in the built-in storage bin.
•60/40 split second-row passenger seats with fold flat
feature, which allows for extended cargo space. Refer
to “Seats” in this section.
•An optional front passenger seat with fold flat feature,
which extends cargo space even further. Refer to
“Seats” in this section.
•Cargo tie-downs.Rechargeable Flashlight
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