height DODGE JOURNEY 2011 1.G Owners Manual

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.
WARNING!
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 accident, it could strike the occupants
or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury.
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)
Your vehicle’s second row passenger seats are equipped
with the child restraint anchor system called LATCH. The
LATCH system provides for the installation of the child
restraint without using the vehicle’s seat belts, instead
securing the child restraint using lower anchors and
upper tether straps from the child restraint to the vehicle
structure.
LATCH-compatible child restraint systems are now avail-
able. However, because the lower anchors are to be
introduced over a period of years, child restraint systems
having attachments for those anchors will continue to
have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat
belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for
connection to the top tether anchors have been available
for some time. For some older child restraints, many
child restraint manufacturers offer add-on tether strap
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Uconnect™ Phone ..................... 127
▫ Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 NAV .......... 127
▫ Operation ......................... 130
▫ Phone Call Features .................. 141
▫ Uconnect™ Phone Features ............. 146
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ........... 150
▫ Things You Should Know About Your
Uconnect™ Phone .................... 151
▫ General Information .................. 159
 Voice Command ...................... 159
▫ Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 NAV .......... 159
▫ Uconnect™ Voice Commands ........... 161
▫ Voice Tree ......................... 163 
Seats .............................. 167
▫ Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped ....... 167
▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped ........... 169
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 169
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments .......... 172
▫ Recliner Adjustment .................. 173
▫ Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment —
If Equipped ........................ 174
▫ Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat —
If Equipped ........................ 174
▫ Head Restraints ..................... 175
▫ Third Row Passenger Seats — Seven
Passenger Models .................... 180
▫ 60/40 Split Second-Row Passenger Seats .... 180
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward.
Push the seat switch forward or rearward; the seat will
move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch
when the desired position is reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull
upward or push downward on the seat switch; the seat
will move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position is reached.
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four
directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front
or rear of the seat switch; the front or rear of the seat
cushion will move in the direction of the switch. Release
the switch when the desired position is reached.
WARNING!
•Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous.
Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of
control which could cause a collision and serious
injury or death.
•Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat
belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious
injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted
seat belt.
•Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your
chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat
belt, which could result in serious injury or death.
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
•Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat
could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might
not be adjusted properly and you could be injured.
Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
•Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your
chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat
belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use
the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped
The seat height 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 approxi-
mately 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
Seat Height Adjustment Lever
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T”
molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa-
tion. Example: T145/80D18 103M.•High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design
standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded
into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT.
Tire Sizing Chart
EXAMPLE:
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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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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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 91
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 93
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 526
Safety Information, Tire ................... 362
Safety Tips ............................. 89
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..................... 42,90
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 508
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 489
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 58
Seat Belts .......................... 42,46,91
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 51
And Pregnant Women .................. 60
Child Restraint ................. 75,76,79,85
Extender ........................... 60
Front Seat ......................... 46,47
Inspection .......................... 91
Operating Instructions .................. 47
Pretensioners ........................ 54
Rear Seat ........................... 46 Untwisting Procedure
.................. 51
Seats ................................. 167
Adjustment ......................... 167
Child Booster ........................ 77
Easy Entry ......................... 185
Heated ............................ 169
Height Adjustment ................. 167,174
Power ............................ 167
Rear Folding ..................... 180,187
Reclining .......................... 173
Reclining Rear .................... 184,187
Seatback Release ............... 174,180,187
Tilting ............................ 167
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........473,504
Selection of Oil ......................... 458
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
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