sunroof DODGE JOURNEY 2009 1.G Owners Manual

Tip Start Feature
Do notpress the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated
Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START
position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The
starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage
automatically when the engine is running.
Ignition Key Removal
Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the key to the LOCK
position and then remove the key.
NOTE:
•For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power window
switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and
ignition-powered power outlets will remain active for
approximately 45 seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front
door will cancel this feature.
•For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power
window switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped),
and ignition-powered power outlets will remain active
for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned
to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will
cancel this feature. The time for this feature is pro-
grammable. Refer to “Key-Off Power Delay,” under
“Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea-
tures)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” in Section 4.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
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•For security, power window and power sunroof op-
eration (if so equipped) are disabled when the vehicle
is in the Remote Start mode.
•The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However,
the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position
before you can repeat the start sequence for a third
cycle.
To Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the
Vehicle
Allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.
To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle
Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release
the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock
the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if
equipped). Then, insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn the switch to the ON position.NOTE:
The ignition switch must be in the ON position
in order to drive the vehicle.
To Turn Off the Engine While in Remote Start
Mode
Press and release the REMOTE START button one time.
NOTE: To avoid inadvertent shut downs, the system
will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START
button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote
Start request.
DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door Locks
To lock each door, push the door lock plunger on each
door trim panel downward. To unlock each door, pull the
door lock plunger on each door trim panel upward.
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Window Lockout Switch
The window lockout switch on the driver’s door trim
panel allows you to disable the window control on the
other doors. To disable the window controls, press and
release the window lockout button (setting it in the down
position). To enable the window controls, press and
release the window lockout button again (setting it in the
up position).
Reset
It may be necessary at some point in time to reactivate the
Auto-up/Auto-down feature. To do so, perform the
following steps:
1. Pull the window switch up to close window com-
pletely and continue to hold the switch up for an
additional two seconds after the window is closed.
2. Push the window switch down firmly to the second
detent to open the window completely and continue to
hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after
the window is fully open.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
Window Lockout Switch
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the rear windows open, then open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sun-
roof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any
window.
LIFTGATE
The liftgate can be unlocked or locked with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or by activating the
power door lock switch located on either front door trim
panel.
NOTE:The liftgate cannot be unlocked or locked with
the manual door lock plungers on the door trim panels or
the door lock cylinder on the driver’s door.
To open the unlocked liftgate, squeeze the handle and
pull the liftgate toward you. Gas props will raise and
support the liftgate in the open position. NOTE:
Because the gas pressure drops with tempera-
ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when
opening the liftgate in cold weather.
Liftgate Release
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WARNING!
•Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough
to block the location of the side curtain airbag. The
area where the side curtain airbag is located should
remain free from any obstructions. Do not have any
accessory items installed which will alter the roof,
including adding a sunroof to your vehicle. Do not
add roof racks that require permanent attachments
(bolts or screws) for installation on the vehicle roof.
Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason.
• Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects
between you and the supplemental front seat
mounted side airbags; the performance could be
adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed
into you, causing serious injury.
• Do not attach cupholders or any other objects on or
around the door. The inflating supplemental front
seat mounted side airbags could drive the object into
occupants, causing serious injury.
NOTE: Do not use a clothing bar mounted to the coat
hooks in this vehicle. A clothing bar will impede the
proper performance of the curtain airbags.
Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with the
instrument panel knee bolsters to provide improved
protection for the driver and front passenger. Side curtain
and seat airbags also work with seat belts to improve
occupant protection.
While the seat belts are designed to protect you in many
types of collisions, the front airbags will deploy in
moderate to severe frontal collisions. The supplemental
side curtain airbag and supplemental front seat mounted
side airbag on the crash side of the vehicle will also
trigger in moderate to severe side collisions. However,
even in collisions where the airbags deploy, you need the
seat belts to keep you in the correct position for the
airbags to protect you properly.
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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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▫Using HomeLink .....................168
▫ Reprogramming A Single HomeLink
Button .............................168
▫ Security ............................169
▫ Troubleshooting Tips ...................169
▫ General Information ...................169
 Power Sunroof — If Equipped .............170
▫ Opening Sunroof - Manually .............171
▫ Opening Sunroof - Express ..............171
▫ Closing Sunroof - Manually ..............171
▫ Closing Sunroof - Express ...............172
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................172
▫ Pinch Protect Override .................172 ▫
Venting Sunroof - Express ...............172
▫ Sunshade Operation ...................173
▫ Wind Buffeting .......................173
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................173
▫ Ignition Off Operation ..................173
▫ Sunroof Fully Closed ...................174
 Electrical Power Outlets ..................174
▫ Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off .......176
 Power Inverter — If Equipped .............176
 Cup And Bottle Holders ..................178
▫ Cupholders .........................178
▫ Bottle Holders .......................179
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WARNING!
Speed Control can be dangerous where the system
can’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could
go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. An accident could be the result. Don’t use
Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are
winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights,
storage for sunglasses, an interior observation mirror,
and an optional power sunroof switch.
Courtesy/Reading Lights
Refer to “Courtesy/Reading Lights” under “Lights” in
Section 3.
Overhead Console
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Sunglasses Storage
To access the storage compartment, press on the raised
bars on the compartment door in the center of the console
and release and the door will swing downward.
Interior Observation Mirror
The convex interior observation mirror provides the
driver and front seat passenger a wide field of view to
conveniently view passengers sitting in the rear passen-
ger seats. To use the interior observation mirror, first,
press on the raised bars on the compartment door and
release. The door will swing downward. Then, raise the
door until it is almost closed and release. The door will
latch in position to use the interior observation mirror.
Power Sunroof Switch — If Equipped
Refer to “Power Sunroof” in Section 3.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
HomeLinkreplaces up to three remote controls (hand-
held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage
door openers, motorized gates, lighting, or home security
systems. The HomeLink unit operates off your vehicle’s
battery.
The HomeLink buttons that are located in the sun visor
designate the three different HomeLink channels.
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NOTE:The transmitter has been tested and it complies
with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user ’s authority to operate the
device.
The term IC before the certification/registration number
only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifica-
tions were met.
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
The power sunroof switch is located between the sun
visors on the overhead console.
Power sunroof Switch
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