keyless entry DODGE JOURNEY 2011 1.G Owner's Manual

•Passive Entry (Keyless Enter-N-Go)
Touch the Passive Entry soft-key to change this display.
This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s
door(s) without having to press the RKE transmitter lock
or unlock buttons. To make your selection, touch the
Passive Entry soft-key and select ON or OFF. Then touch
the arrow back soft-key. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in
“Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”.
Heated Seats
•
Auto Heated Seats
Touch the Auto Heated Seats soft-key to change this
display. When this feature is selected, the driver’s heated
seat will automatically turn on when temperatures are
below 40° F (4.4° C). To make your selection, touch the
Auto Heated Seats soft-key and select ON or OFF. Then
touch the arrow back soft-key.
Engine Off Options
•
Headlight Off Delay
Touch the Headlight Off Delay soft-key to change this
display. When this feature is selected, the driver can
choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or
90 seconds when exiting the vehicle. To change the
Headlight Off Delay status, touch the 0, 30, 60 or 90
soft-key. Then touch the arrow back soft-key.
•Engine Off Power Delay
Touch the Engine Off Power Delay soft-key to change this
display. When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, Uconnect™ phone system (if equipped),
DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if
equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to
10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening
either front door will cancel this feature. To change the
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•Rain Sensing Auto Wipers
When this feature is selected, the system will automati-
cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture
on the windshield. To make your selection, touch the
Rain Sensing soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to
setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the
back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
•Hill Start Assist — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist (HSA)
system is active. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control
System” in “Starting And Operating” for system function
and operating information. To make your selection, touch
the Hill Start Assist soft-key, until a check-mark appears
next to setting, showing that setting has been selected.
Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous
menu.
Lights
After pressing the Lights soft-key the following settings
will be available.
•Headlight Off Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. To change the Headlight Off
Delay status touch the 0, 30, 60 or 90 soft-key. Then touch
the arrow back soft-key.
•Headlight Illumination On Approach
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate
and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors
are unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. To change the Illuminated Approach status,
touch the + or - soft-key to select your desired time
interval. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the
previous menu.
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•Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is
in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap-
proximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on.
The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are
turned off if they were turned on by this feature. To make
your selection, touch the Headlights With Wipers soft-
key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing
that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow
soft-key to return to the previous menu.
•Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights
will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To
make your selection, touch the Auto High Beams soft-
key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing
that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow
soft-key to return to the previous menu. Refer to “Lights/
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped” in “Understanding The
Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
•Daytime Running Lights
When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on
whenever the engine is running. To make your selection,
touch the Daytime Running Lights soft-key, until a
check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting
has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to
return to the previous menu.
•Steering Directed Lights
When this feature is selected, the headlights turn relative
to a change in direction of the steering wheel. To make
your selection, touch the Steering Directed Lights soft-
key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing
that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow
soft-key to return to the previous menu.
•Flash Headlights With Lock
When this feature is selected, the headlights will flash
when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. This feature may be
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selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature
selected. To make your selection, touch the Flash Head-
lights with Lock soft-key, until a check-mark appears
next to setting, showing that setting has been selected.
Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous
menu.
Doors & Locks
After pressing the Doors & Locks soft-key the following
settings will be available.
•Auto Unlock On Exit
When this feature is selected, all doors will unlock when
the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the
PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is
opened. To make your selection, touch the Auto Unlock
On Exit soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to
setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the
back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
•Flash Headlight With Lock
When this feature is selected, the headlights will flash
when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. To make your selection,
touch the Flash Lights With Lock soft-key, until a check-
mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has
been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to
the previous menu.
•Sound Horn With Lock
When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when
the remote start is activated. To make your selection,
touch the Sound Horn With Lock soft-key, until a check-
mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has
been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to
the previous menu.
•Sound Horn With Remote Start
When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when
the remote start is activated. To make your selection,
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touch the Sound Horn With Remote Start soft-key, until a
check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting
has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to
return to the previous menu.
•1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks
When Unlock Driver Door Only On 1st Press is selected,
only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK but-
ton. When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, you must
press the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button twice to
unlock the passenger’s doors. When Unlock All Doors
On 1st Press is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the
first press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button.
NOTE: If the vehicle is programmed to Unlock All
Doors 1st Press, all doors will unlock no matter which
Passive Entry equipped door handle is grasped. If Driver
Door 1st Press is programmed, only the driver ’s door will
unlock when the driver ’s door is grasped. With Passive Entry, if Driver Door 1st Press is programmed touching
the handle more than once will only result in the driver ’s
door opening. If driver door first is selected, once the
driver door is opened, the interior door lock/unlock
switch can be used to unlock all doors (or use RKE
transmitter).
•Passive Entry
This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s
door(s) without having to press the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter lock or unlock buttons. To make
your selection, touch the Passive Entry soft-key, until a
check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting
has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to
return to the previous menu. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-
Go” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”.
Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start
After pressing the Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start
soft-key the following settings will be available.
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Keyless Enter-N-Go
This feature allows the driver to oper-
ate the ignition switch with the push
of a button, as long as the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in
the passenger compartment.
Normal Starting
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button
NOTE:Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
To start the engine, the transmission must be in PARK or
NEUTRAL. Press and hold the brake pedal while press-
ing the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The system
takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle
fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine
prior to the engine starting, press the button again.
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button
1. Place the shift lever in PARK, then press and release
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.
3. If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/
STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle
speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine
will shut off. The ignition switch position will remain in
the ACC position until the shift lever is in PARK and the
button is pressed twice to the OFF position. If the shift
lever is not in PARK and the ENGINE START/STOP
button is pressed once, the EVIC (if equipped) will
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Heater, Engine Block..................... 338
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 196
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 410
Holder, Coin ........................... 239
Holder, Cup ........................... 237
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 220
Hood Release .......................... 190
Ignition Key ............................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ........................ 75,76
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 268
Inside Rearview Mirror ................... 101
Instrument Cluster ....................... 259
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 257
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 487 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning
............. 488
Interior Appearance Care .................. 487
Interior Fuses .......................... 489
Interior Lights .......................... 196
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 199
Introduction ............................. 4
Inverter, Power ......................... 235
Jack Location ........................... 426
Jack Operation ....................... 425,429
Jacking Instructions ...................... 429
Jump Starting .......................... 437
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Enter-N-Go .................... 34,335
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
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Paint Care............................. 484
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 206
Parking Brake .......................... 350
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) .... 185
Passing Light ........................... 196
Pets .................................. 88
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 367
Power Brakes ............................ 352
Distribution Center (Fuses) .............. 492
Door Locks ......................... 30
Inverter ........................... 235
Mirrors ............................ 103
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 230
Seats ............................. 167
Steering ........................ 348,349
Sunroof ........................... 227
Transfer Unit ....................... 483 Windows
........................... 38
Windows, Express Down ................ 23
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 505
Power Transfer Unit ................... 483,505
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 60
Preparation for Jacking .................... 426
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 54
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 374
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 475
Radio Operation ........................ 310
Radio Remote Controls .................... 308
Rear Air Conditioning .................... 321
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 483
Rear Camera ........................... 215
Rear Cupholder ......................... 237
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Rear Drive Assembly..................... 483
Rear Liftgate ............................ 41
Rear Park Sense System ................... 206
Rear Seat, Folding .................... 180,187
Rear Window Defroster ................... 252
Rear Window Features .................... 250
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 250
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 101
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 173
Reclining Rear Seats ................... 184,187
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 74
Recreational Towing ...................... 420
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 393
Refrigerant ............................ 464
Release, Hood .......................... 190
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 194
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 58 Remote Control
Starting System ....................... 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 308
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 495
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 455
Replacement Tires ....................... 379
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 526
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........262,275
Restraint, Head ......................... 175
Restraints, Child ......................... 75
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 42
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 248
Reverse Lights .......................... 499
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 441
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 253
Rotation, Tires .......................... 382
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TransaxleAdditives .......................... 480
Automatic ....................... 338,480
Autostick .......................... 343
Filter ............................. 482
Maintenance ........................ 480
Operation .......................... 338
Overdrive .......................... 342
Selection of Lubricant ................. 505
Transmission ........................... 338
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 220
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 21
Transporting Pets ........................ 88
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 378
Trip Odometer .......................... 261 Turn Signals
...................... 195,261,499
UCI Connector ......................... 308
Underhood Fuses ........................ 492
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 529
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 308
Universal Transmitter ..................... 220
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 393
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 51
Upholstery Care ........................ 487
Vanity Mirrors .......................... 104
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 403
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 368,403,405
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 325,495
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 17
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