center console DODGE JOURNEY 2011 1.G Owners Manual

Cupholders .......................... 237
 Storage ............................. 239
▫ Glovebox Storage .................... 239
▫ Floor Console Storage ................. 239
▫ Center Console Storage ................ 240
▫ Flip ’n Stow™ Front Passenger Seat
Storage — If Equipped ................ 242
▫ Second-Row Passenger Seat Temporary
Storage Bin ......................... 242
▫ Second-Row Map Pocket And Grocery
Retainers — If Equipped ............... 243 ▫
In-Floor Storage Bin With Removable Liner . . 243
 Cargo Area Features ................... 245
▫ Rechargeable Flashlight — If Equipped ..... 245
▫ Cargo Management System ............. 246
 Rear Window Features .................. 250
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ............ 250
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................ 252
 Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped ......... 253
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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, press on
the raised bars on the compartment door and release (the
Courtesy/Reading LightSunglass Storage Compartment
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Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.
Ignition Off Operation
For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power sunroof switch
will remain active for 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 sunroof
switch 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.
NOTE:The delay time if programmable using the
Uconnect Touch™ system. Refer to “Uconnect Touch™
System” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
Sunroof Fully Closed
Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the
sunroof is fully closed.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
A 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet located in the center
console below the radio. The power outlet has power
available when the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or
ACC position.
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This power outlet will also operate a conventional cigar
lighter unit.To preserve the heating element, do not
hold the lighter in the heating position. A second 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet is located inside
the center console storage area. Power is available with
the ignition switch in the ON/RUN, ACC or LOCK
position.
Front 12 Volt Power Outlet
Center Console 12 Volt Power Outlet
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A third fused 12 Volt power outlet is located on the back
of the center console. This power outlet has power
available when the ignition switch is in the LOCK, ON or
ACC position.A fourth fused 12 Volt power outlet is located on the left
quarter trim panel in the cargo area. This power outlet
has power available when the ignition switch is in the
ON or ACC position.
NOTE:
To ensure proper operation a MOPAR knob
and element must be used.
Rear Seat 12 Volt Power OutletRear Cargo Area Power Outlet
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CAUTION!
•Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts
(13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp)
power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the
system will need to be replaced.
•The power outlet on the bottom of the center
console shares the fuse with the power outlet on
the back of the console. The combined usage must
not exceed 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts.
•Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not insert any other object in the power
outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the
fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Power Outlet Fuses
1 — F103 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Console Bin & Power Out-
let Console Rear
2 — F102 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel & Power
Outlet Left Rear Cargo Area
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces-
sory bracket from the plug.
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a 115 Volt AC (150
Watt maximum) power outlet located on the back of the
center console. This outlet can power mobile phones,
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
Power Inverter
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2. Press the “Outlet” soft-key to turn the power inverter
On or Off.
CUPHOLDERS
There are two cupholders, located in the center floor
console, for the front passengers.For passengers in the second row there are two cuphold-
ers, located in the center armrest between the two seats.
When the armrest is folded flat the cupholders are in the
back of the Head Restraint. The Head Restraint can be
adjusted to better position the cupholders.
Floor Console CupholdersArmrest Cupholders
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Center Console Storage
There is a storage compartment located under the center
console armrest.
Pull upward on the release handle, located on the front of
the lid, to open the storage compartment.
Sliding Armrest
The center console armrest can also be slid rearward for
easy access to the storage area.
Center Console
Opened Storage Compartment
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VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF
EQUIPPED
The optional Video Entertainment System (VES)™ in-
cludes the following components for rear seat entertain-
ment:
•A diagonal 9 in (22 cm) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
screen integrated into the center overhead console.
The screen features brightness control for optimum
daytime and nighttime viewing.
•The LCD Screen swings down from the console to
allow the rear seat passenger(s) to view the display.
•The touch screen radio and DVD player controls allow
front seat operation for easy setup in the case of
younger rear seat passengers.
•A battery-powered infrared remote control that snaps
into a molded compartment in the center console.
VES™ with Rear HVAC Controls
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