climate control DODGE JOURNEY 2010 1.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
•Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison-
ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. These fumes
could injure you and your passengers. Keep the
liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle.
•If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,
make sure that all windows are closed, and the
blower switch on the climate control is set at high
speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems:
•Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating
positions
•Advanced Front Airbags for driver and front passen-
ger
•Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located
on top of the front seats (integrated into the head
restraint)
•Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC)
that span the front, second, and third row seating for
the driver and passengers seated next to a window —
if equipped
•Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags (SAB) — if
equipped
•An energy-absorbing steering column and steering
wheel
•Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants
•Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners to enhance
occupant protection by managing occupant energy
during an impact event — if equipped
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WARNING! (Continued)
•On seven passenger models, do not allow a pas-
senger to sit in a third row seat with the second
row seatback(s) folded flat. In a collision, the
passenger could slide underneath the seat belt and
be seriously or even fatally injured.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
•Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious
and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing
CO follow these safety tips:Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined
areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or
out of the area.
If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine
running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force
outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.
If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make
sure that all windows are closed, and the blower switch
on the climate control is set at high speed. DO NOT use
the recirculation mode.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
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electronics and other low power devices requiring power
up to 150 Watts. Certain high-end video games, such as
Playstation3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit, as
will most power tools.The power inverter is designed with built-in overload
protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded,
the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once
the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the
inverter should automatically reset. If the power rating
exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter
may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter
manually press the power inverter button OFF and ON.
To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings
on electrical devices prior to using the inverter.
The control switch for the outlet is located in the switch
bank above the climate controls.
Power Inverter
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CHILL ZONEBEVERAGE COOLER STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
The Chill Zone Beverage Cooler Storage Compartment
can keep chilled beverages cool depending on ambient
temperature and climate control setting. Chill Zone is
intended for nonperishable beverages only. The Chill Zone
compartment is located on the passenger
side of the instrument panel above the glove compart-
ment. The beverage retainer inside the cooler is designed
to hold up to two 12 oz (0.35L) 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 beverage cooler.
Removable Liner
Beverage Cooler/Storage Compartment
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Press and release the button on the door to open it. the
large door will swing upward to allow easy access to the
compartment contents.
Chill ZoneBeverage Cooler Operation
The blower speed setting on the climate control sets the
rate at which the 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, while turning the
valve forward decreases the airflow. Turning the valve all
the way forward will turn off the airflow into the
compartment.
Airflow Control Valve
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The compartment cools when the airflow is open, the
engine is running and the Air Conditioning (A/C) is on
or the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system is
set for automatic operation (if equipped). This allows you
to cool the compartment when the climate control is in
the cooling or heating mode.
NOTE:Whether operating a Manual Heating and A/C
system or operating an ATC system in the manual mode,
the A/C indicator must be ON to cool the compartment.
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.
Rechargeable Flashlight
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CAUTION!
•Turn the rear wiper off when driving through an
automatic car wash. Damage to the rear wiper may
result if the rear wiper switch is left in the on
position.
•In cold weather, always turn off the rear wiper
switch and allow the rear wiper to return to the
park position before turning off the engine. If the
rear wiper switch is left on and the rear wiper
freezes to the window, damage to the rear wiper
motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted.
•Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents
the rear wiper blade from returning to the park
position. If the rear wiper control is turned off and
the blade cannot return to the park position, dam-
age to the rear wiper motor may occur.
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on the
climate control panel. Press this button to turn on
the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors
(if equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate
when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window
defroster automatically turns off after approximately
10 minutes.
NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.
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▫List Or Browse Mode ................. 265
 Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped .......................... 267
▫ Right-Hand Switch Functions ............ 267
▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio
Operation .......................... 268
▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e.,
CD) Operation ...................... 268
 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .............. 268
 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ....... 269
Climate Controls ...................... 269
▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
System ............................ 270
▫ Three-Zone Manual Air Conditioning And
Heating Systems — If Equipped .......... 274
▫ Two- And Three-Zone Automatic
Temperature Control (ATC) Systems — If
Equipped .......................... 277
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 286
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Side Window Demist Outlet5 — Hazard Switch9 — Climate Control
2 — Air Outlet 6 — Switch Bank10 — Radio
3 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Beverage Cooler/Storage Compartment* 11 — Ignition Switch
4 — Storage Compartment or Remote Display
Panel* 8 — Glove Box
* If Equipped
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3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch-
ing the disc.
4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners,
or anti-static sprays.
5. Store the disc in its case after playing.
6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become
too high.
NOTE:If you experience difficulty in playing a particu-
lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective
coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc)
oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known
good disc before considering disc player service.RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being on in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition
is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance
does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during cellular phone operation.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Climate Control System allows you to regulate the
temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating
throughout the vehicle. The controls are located in the
center stack of the instrument panel.
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