fuel DODGE JOURNEY 2012 1.G User Guide

UP ButtonPress and release the UP button to scroll up-
ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy,
Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units)
and sub-menus.
DOWN Button Press and release the DOWN button to scroll
downward through the main menus and sub-
menus.
SELECT Button Press and release the SELECT button for access
to main menus or sub-menus. Press and hold
the SELECT button for two seconds to reset
features. BACK Button
Press the BACK button to scroll back to a
previous menu or sub-menu.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays
The EVIC display consists of three sections:
1. The top line where compass direction, odometer line
and outside temperature are displayed.
2. The main display area where the menus and pop up
messages are displayed.
3. The reconfigurable telltales section below the odom-
eter line.
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The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the
white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the
middle, and red telltales on the left.
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays
the following messages:
•Remote start aborted — Door ajar
•Remote start aborted — Hood ajar
•Remote start aborted — L/Gate ajar
•Remote start aborted — Fuel low
•Remote start disabled — Start Vehicle to Reset
•Remote start active — Push Start Button
•Vehicle Not in Park
•Key Left Vehicle
•Key Not Detected
•Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to Start
•Service Keyless System
•Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime if
the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile [1.6 km] with
either turn signal on)
•Lamp Out (with vehicle graphic showing which of the
4 turn signals is/are out).
•Key Battery Low (with a single chime)
•Left/Right Front Door Ajar (one or more doors open,
with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph [1.6 km/
h])
•Low Washer Fluid (with a single chime)
•Low Tire Pressure (with a single chime). Refer to
information on “Tire Pressure” and “Tire Pressure
Monitor” in “Starting And Operating”.
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•Service TPM System (with a single chime). Refer to
information on “Tire Pressure Monitor” in “Starting
And Operating”.
•Channel # Transmit
•Channel # Training
•Channel # Trained
•Clearing Channels
•Channels Cleared
•Did Not Train
•Check Gascap (refer to “Adding Fuel” in “Starting
And Operating”)
•Oil Change Due (with a single chime)
EVIC White Indicators
This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell-
tales. These telltales include:
•Shift Lever Status
The shift lever status “P,R,N,D,L,5,4,3,2,1” are displayed
indicating the shift lever position. Telltales “5,4,3,2,1”
indicate the Autostick™ feature has been engaged and
the gear selected is displayed. For further information on
Autostick™, refer to “Starting And Operating.”
•Electronic Speed Control ON This light will turn on when the electronic
speed control is ON. For further information,
refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle.”
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•Electronic Speed Control SETThis light will turn on when the electronic
speed control is SET. For further information,
refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle.”
EVIC Amber Indicators
This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell-
tales. These telltales include:
•Low Fuel LightWhen the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gal
(11.0 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until
fuel is added.
EVIC Red Indicators
This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These
telltales include:
•Door Ajar This light will turn on to indicate that one or
more doors may be ajar.
NOTE: If the vehicle is moving there will also be a
single chime.
•Liftgate Ajar
This indicator will turn when the liftgate is ajar.
NOTE: If the vehicle is moving there will also be a
single chime.
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Fuel Economy
Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Fuel
Economy” displays highlighted in the EVIC and press
the SELECT button. The following Fuel Economy func-
tions will display in the EVIC:
•Average Fuel Economy
•Distance To Empty (DTE)
•Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
Average Fuel Economy
Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read
“RESET” or show dashes for two seconds. Then, the
history information will be erased, and the averaging will
continue from the last fuel average reading before the
reset.
Distance To Empty (DTE)
Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with
the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is
determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous
and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel
tank level. DTE cannot be reset through the SELECT
button.
Fuel Economy
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NOTE:Significant changes in driving style or vehicle
loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of
the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value.
When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km)
estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change
to a “LOW FUEL” message. This display will continue
until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a significant
amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the “LOW
FUEL” message and a new DTE value will display.
Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
This display shows the instantaneous MPG in bar graph
form while driving. This will monitor the gas mileage in
real-time as you drive and can be used to modify driving
habits in order to increase fuel economy.
Vehicle Speed
Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle
Speed” displays highlighted in the EVIC. Press the
SELECT button to display the current speed in mph or km/h. Pressing the SELECT button a second time will
toggle the unit of measure between mph or km/h.
NOTE:
Changing the unit of measure in the Vehicle
Speed menu will not change the unit of measure in the
EVIC.
Trip Info
Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Trip
Info” displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the
SELECT button. Pressing the SELECT button with Trip
Info highlighted will cause the EVIC display to show
Trip A, Trip B, and Elapsed Time all in one display. If you
want to reset one of the three functions you use the UP or
DOWN buttons to highlight (select) the feature that you
want to reset. Pressing the SELECT button will cause the
selected feature to reset individually. The three features
can only be reset individually. The following Trip func-
tions display in the EVIC:
•Trip A
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check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that
setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key
to return to the previous menu.
•Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster
When this feature is selected, the turn-by-turn directions
will appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a
designated turn within a programmed route. To make
your selection, touch the Navigation Turn-By-Turn In
Cluster soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to the
setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the
back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
•Fuel Saver Display In Cluster — If Equipped
The “ECO” message is located in the instrument cluster
display, this message can be turned on or off. To make
your selection, touch the Fuel Saver Display soft-key,
until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing
that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow
soft-key to return to the previous menu.
Clock
After pressing the Clock soft-key the following settings
will be available.
•Sync Time With GPS
When in this display, you may automatically have the
radio set the time. To change the Sync Time setting touch
the Sync with GPS Time soft-key until a check-mark
appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been
selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the
previous menu.
•Set Time Hours
When in this display, you may adjust the hours. The Sync
with GPS Time soft-key must be unchecked. To make
your selection touch the + or - soft-keys to adjust the
hours up or down. Touch the back arrow soft-key to
return to the previous menu or touch the X soft-key to
close out of the settings screen.
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14. Temperature Control
(Manual Temperature Control Only)
Press the temperature soft-key to regulate the tempera-
ture of the air inside the passenger compartment. Moving
the temperature bar into the red area, indicates warmer
temperatures. Moving the temperature bar into the blue
area indicates cooler temperatures.
15. Rear Climate Control — If Equipped
Press the rear climate control soft-key to enter the rear
climate control screen.
Climate Control Functions
A/C (Air Conditioning)
The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator
to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning
system. When the air conditioning system is turned on,
cool dehumidified air will flow through the outlets into
the cabin. For improved fuel economy, press the A/Cbutton to turn off the air conditioning and manually
adjust the blower and airflow mode settings.
NOTE:
•For Manual Climate Controls, if the system is in Mix or
Defrost Mode, the A/C can be turned off.
•If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass,
select Defrost mode and increase blower speed.
•If your air conditioning performance seems lower than
expected, check the front of the A/C condenser (lo-
cated in front of the radiator), for an accumulation of
dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from
behind the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric
front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the
condenser, reducing air conditioning performance.
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▫Tire Identification Number (TIN) ......... 412
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ......... 413
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure .......... 414
 Tires — General Information ............. 418
▫ Tire Pressure ....................... 418
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ................ 419
▫ Radial-Ply Tires ..................... 421
▫ Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire
And Wheel – If Equipped .............. 422
▫ Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped ........ 422
▫ Full Size Spare – If Equipped ............ 423
▫ Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped ......... 423
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... 424 ▫
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 425
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ 425
▫ Replacement Tires .................... 426
 Tire Chains .......................... 427
 Snow Tires .......................... 429
 Tire Rotation Recommendations ........... 430
 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ....... 431
▫ Base System ........................ 433
▫ Premium System – If Equipped .......... 435
▫ General Information .................. 438
 Fuel Requirements ..................... 439
▫ Reformulated Gasoline ................ 439
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............. 440
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▫E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ...... 440
▫ MMT In Gasoline .................... 441
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ............... 441
▫ Fuel System Cautions ................. 442
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ............ 443
 Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) —
If Equipped .......................... 443
▫ E-85 General Information ............... 443
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ................... 445
▫ Fuel Requirements ................... 445
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel
Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles ...... 446
▫ Starting ........................... 446
▫ Cruising Range ...................... 446 ▫
Replacement Parts ................... 447
▫ Maintenance ........................ 447
 Adding Fuel ......................... 447
▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .............. 447
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ........... 449
 Vehicle Loading ...................... 449
▫ Vehicle Certification Label .............. 449
▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ...... 450
▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ........ 450
▫ Overloading ........................ 450
▫ Loading ........................... 451
 Trailer Towing ........................ 451
▫ Common Towing Definitions ............ 451
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