height DODGE JOURNEY 2010 1.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
•Improper installation can lead to failure of an
infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a
collision. The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex-
actly when installing an infant or child restraint.
•A rearward-facing child restraint should only be
used in a rear seat. A rearward-facing child re-
straint in the front seat may be struck by a deploy-
ing passenger airbag, which may cause severe or
fatal injury to the infant.
Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child
restraint:
•Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it
has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. We also recommend that you make sure
that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle
where you will use it before you buy it.
•The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s
weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for
weight and height limits.
•Carefully follow the instructions that come with the
restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may
not work when you need it.
•Buckle the child into the seat according to the child
restraint manufacturer’s directions.
•When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the
vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle.
Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or
collision, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and
cause serious personal injury.
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Mirrors .............................. 94
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................ 94
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 95
▫ Outside Mirrors ...................... 95
▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If
Equipped ........................... 96
▫ Power Mirrors ....................... 96
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ............ 97
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . 97 
Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped ........... 98
 Voice Command — If Equipped ............ 98
 Seats ............................... 98
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments ........... 99
▫ Recliner Adjustment .................. 100
▫ Lumbar Support — If Equipped .......... 101
▫ Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment — If
Equipped .......................... 102
▫ Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat — If
Equipped .......................... 102
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Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped
The control lever is located on the outboard side of the
seat. Raise the lever to raise the seat. Lower the lever to
lower the seat. The total seat travel is approximately
2.15 in (55 mm).
Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped
This feature allows for extended cargo space. When the
seat is folded flat, it is an extension of the load floor
surface (allowing long cargo to fit from the rear hatch up
to the instrument panel). The fold-flat seatback also has a
hardback surface that you can use as a work surface
when the seat is folded flat and the vehicle is not in
motion.
Seat Height Adjustment Lever
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Tire Sizing Chart
TIRE SIZING TERMS
Size Designation:
P= Passenger Car tire size based on U.S. design standards
....blank.... = Passenger Car tire based on European design standards
LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards
T = Temporary spare tire
31 = Overall diameter in inches (in)
215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
65 = Aspect ratio in percent (%)
— Ratio of section height to section width of tire
10.5 = Section width in inches (in)
R = Construction code
—R means radial construction
—D means diagonal or bias construction
15 = Rim diameter in inches (in)
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STARTING AND OPERATING 327

Frontal Area
The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the
maximum width of the front of a trailer.
Trailer Sway Control – Electronic
Refer to “Electronic Brake Control System/Trailer Sway
Control (TSC)” in “Starting and Operating” for further
information.
Trailer Sway Control – Mechanical
The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be
installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue
that typically provides adjustable friction associated with
the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer
swaying motions while traveling.
Weight-Carrying Hitch
A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue
weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or
some other connecting point of the vehicle. These kindsof hitches are the most popular on the market today and
they are commonly used to tow small- and medium-
sized trailers.
Weight-Distributing Hitch
A weight-distributing system works by applying lever-
age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used
for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the
tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s). When used
in accordance with the manufacturers directions, it pro-
vides for a more level ride, offering more consistent
steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing
safety. The addition of a friction / hydraulic sway control
also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and
contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability.
Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (load
equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue
Weights (TW) and may be required depending on vehicle
and trailer configuration/loading to comply with Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) requirements.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 363

Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 88
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 482
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..................... 39,85
Safety Information, Tire ................... 325
Safety Tips ............................. 84
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 257
Satellite Radio (Uconnect studios) . . . 251,252,256,261
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 460
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 440
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 52
Seat Belts .......................... 39,41,86
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 45
And Pregnant Women ................... 53
Child Restraint ................... 71,72,75,81
Extender ............................. 53
Front Seat .......................... 41,42
Inspection ............................ 86
Operating Instructions ................... 42
Pretensioners .......................... 47 Rear Seat
............................. 41
Reminder ............................ 186
Untwisting Procedure .................... 46
Seats ................................. 98
Adjustment ........................... 98
Child Booster .......................... 73
Easy Entry ........................... 114
Heated ............................. 108
Height Adjustment .................. 102,104
Lumbar Support ....................... 101
Power .............................. 104
Rear Folding ....................... 109,117
Reclining ............................ 100
Reclining Rear ..................... 1 12,117
Seatback Release ................. 102,109,117
Tilting .............................. 104
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............17,185
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........425,456
Selection of Oil ......................... 410
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