lights DODGE JOURNEY 2009 1.G User Guide

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. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper 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
located and corrected immediately.
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▫General Information ...................120
 Voice Recognition System — If Equipped ......120
▫ Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation ....120
▫ Commands ..........................121
▫ Voice Training ........................124
 Seats ................................124
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments ...........124
▫ Power Seat — If Equipped ...............129
▫ Head Restraints ......................130
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............132
▫ 60/40 Split Second-Row Passenger Seats .....134
▫ 50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats With
Fold-Flat Feature — Seven
Passenger Models .....................141 
To Open And Close The Hood .............144
 Lights ...............................146
▫ Exterior And Interior Lighting Control ......146
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights ...........146
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......147
▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With Auto
Headlights Only) .....................147
▫ Headlight Time Delay — If Equipped .......147
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped .........................148
▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................148
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............148
▫ Turn Signals .........................149
▫ Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch .........150
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▫Flash To Pass ........................150
▫ Interior Lights .......................151
 Windshield Wipers And Washers ............153
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............155
▫ Mist Feature .........................155
▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With Auto
Headlights Only) .....................156
▫ Windshield Washers ...................156
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................157
 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped ...........................157
 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ......159
▫ Electronic Speed Control Operation ........159
▫ To Activate ..........................159 ▫
To Set At A Desired Speed ...............160
▫ To Deactivate ........................160
▫ To Resume Speed .....................160
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............161
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ...............161
 Overhead Console ......................162
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights ................162
▫ Sunglasses Storage ....................163
▫ Interior Observation Mirror ..............163
▫ Power Sunroof Switch — If Equipped .......163
 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped .........163
▫ Programming HomeLink ...............165
▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .....167
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Third Row Passenger Seats — Seven Passenger
Models
These head restraints are non-adjustable and non-
removable. However, you can fold them forward when
they are not in use by passengers. Refer to “50/50 Split
Third-Row Passenger Seats with Fold-Flat Feature” for
operating instructions.
WARNING!
Do not allow a passenger to sit in a third row seat
without having the head restraint unfolded and
locked in place. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury to the passenger in the event
of an accident.
Heated Seats — If Equipped
Heated seats provide comfort and warmth on cold days
and can help soothe sore muscles and backs. The heaters
provide the same heat level for both cushion and back.
The driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat are heated.
The controls for each heater are located in the switch
bank in the center of the instrument panel. After turning
ON the ignition, you can choose from High, Low, or Off
heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch
indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator lights will
illuminate for high, one for low, and none for off.
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LIGHTS
Exterior and Interior Lighting Control
The multifunction lever on the left side of the
steering column controls the operation of the
headlights, parking lights, turn signal lights, in-
strument panel lights, instrument panel light dimming,
interior lights, and fog lights (if equipped).
Headlights and Parking Lights
Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent
for parking light operation. Turn the end of the lever to
the second detent for headlight operation.
Headlight Switch
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Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off
according to ambient light levels. To turn the system ON,
turn the end of the multifunction lever to the AUTO
position (third detent). When the system is on, the
headlight time delay feature is also on. This means the
headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn
the ignition switch to the LOCK position. To turn the
Automatic System OFF, turn the end of the multifunction
lever out of the AUTO position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the head-
lights will turn on in the automatic mode.
Headlights with Wipers (Available with Auto
Headlights Only)
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned ON
if the multifunction lever is placed in the AUTO position. In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers
are turned OFF if they were turned ON by this feature.
The Headlights with Wipers feature can be turned on or
off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) (if equipped). Refer to ”Headlights With Wipers,”
under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea-
tures)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center” in
Section 4.
Headlight Time Delay — If Equipped
This feature is particularly useful when exiting your
vehicle in an unlit area. It provides the safety of headlight
illumination for up to 90 seconds after turning the
ignition switch to the LOCK position.
To activate the delay, turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK position while the headlights are still on. Then,
turn OFF the headlights within 45 seconds. The delay
interval begins when you turn OFF the headlights. Only
the headlights will illuminate during this time.
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If you turn the headlights, or parking lights, or ignition
switch ON again, the system will cancel the delay.
If you turn the headlights OFF before the ignition, they
will turn off in the normal manner.
The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the EVIC. Refer to “Headlight Off Delay,”
under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea-
tures),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” in Section 4.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
The high beam headlights will turn on as Daytime
Running Lights (DRL) and operate at DRL (lower) inten-
sity, whenever the ignition is ON, the engine is running,
the HEADLIGHT switch is off, the parking brake is off,
the turn signal is off, and the shift lever is in any position
except PARK.NOTE:
The Daytime Running Lights will turn off
automatically when the turn signal is in operation and
turn on again when the turn signal is not operating.
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is turned to the LOCK position, a chime will sound to
alert the driver when the driver’s door is opened.
Fog Lights — If Equipped
To activate the front fog lights, turn ON the
parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull
out on the end of the multifunction lever.
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NOTE:The front fog lights will only operate with the
headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights
will turn off the front fog lights.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever upward or downward and
the corresponding turn signal indicator on the instru-
ment panel will flash to show proper operation of the
front and rear turn signal lights.
Front Fog Light
Turn Signal Control
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You can signal a lane change by moving the lever upward
or downward partially without moving beyond the de-
tent.
NOTE:If either turn signal indicator has a very fast
flash rate, check for an inoperative outside light bulb. If
an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, see
your authorized dealer for service.
Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch
the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the Lever toward you,
to switch the headlights back to LOW beam.
Flash to Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and
remain on until the lever is released.
Highbeam Control
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NOTE:If the multifunction lever is held in the Flash to
Pass position for more than 15 seconds, the high beams
will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds before
activating the Flash to Pass function again.
Interior Lights
Courtesy/Reading Lights
Models with Overhead Console
These lights are mounted in the overhead console be-
tween the sun visors. They are also located in the
headliner above the second row passenger seats. Press
and release the lens to turn ON or turn OFF the light
manually. These lights also turn on when you press the
UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter, open a door or the liftgate, or turn the
Dimmer Control completely upward to the second de-
tent. For models equipped with LED lighting, you can
swivel the lens socket to direct the light as desired. Models without Overhead Console
There are two courtesy/reading lights mounted in the
headliner between the sun visors. Press and release the
button next to the lens to turn ON or turn OFF the light
manually. A courtesy light is also mounted in the head-
liner above the second row passenger seats. Press and
release the lens to turn ON or turn OFF the light
manually. These lights also turn on when you press the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter, open a door or
the liftgate, or turn the Dimmer Control completely
upward to the second detent.
Cargo Light
This light is mounted in the liftgate trim panel. It turns on
when you press the UNLOCK button on the RKE trans-
mitter, open a door or the liftgate, or turn the Dimmer
Control completely upward to the second detent.
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