transmission DODGE JOURNEY 2015 1.G User Guide

Elapsed Time
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset.
Elapsed time will increment when the ignition is in the
ON/RUN position.
To Reset The Display
Reset will only occur while a resettable function is being
displayed. Push and release the SELECT button once to
clear the resettable function.
Tire PSI
Push and release the UP or DOWN button until “Tire
PSI:” displays highlighted in the EVIC. Push the SELECT
button to view a graphic of the vehicle with a tire
pressure value at each corner of the graphic.
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
Push and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle
Info” displays in the EVIC and push the SELECT button.
Push the UP and DOWN button to scroll through the
available information displays.
•Coolant Temp
Displays the actual coolant temperature.
•Oil Temperature
Displays the actual oil temperature.
•Oil Pressure
Displays the actual oil pressure.
•Trans Temperature
Displays the actual transmission temperature.
•Engine Hours
Displays the number of hours of engine operation.
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•Show Time Status
Press the “Show Time Status” button on the touchscreen
to change this display. When in this display, you may
turn on or shut off the digital clock in the status bar. To
change the Show Time Status setting, press and release
the “ON” or “OFF” button on the touchscreen. Then
press the back arrow button on the touchscreen.
•Sync Time — If Equipped
Press the “Sync Time” button on the touchscreen to
change this display. When in this display, you may have
the radio set the time automatically. To change the Sync
Time setting, press and release the “ON” or “OFF” button
on the touchscreen. Then press the back arrow button on
the touchscreen.
Safety & Driving Assistance
•Park Assist
Press the “Park Assist” button on the touchscreen to
change this display. The Rear Park Assist system will
scan for objects behind the vehicle when the transmission
shift lever is in REVERSE and the vehicle speed is less
than 11 mph (18 km/h). The system can be enabled with
Sound Only, Sound and Display, or turned OFF. To
change the Park Assist status, press and release the
“OFF,” “Sound Only” or “Sounds and Display” button
on the touchscreen. Then press the back arrow button on
the touchscreen. Refer to “ParkSense® Rear Park Assist”
in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for
system function and operating information.
•Hill Start Assist — If Equipped
Press the “Hill Start Assist” button on the touchscreen to
change this display. When this feature is selected, the Hill
Start Assist (HSA) system is active. Refer to “Electronic
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Doors & Locks
•Auto Unlock On Exit
Press the “Auto Unlock On Exit” button on the touch-
screen to change this display. When this feature is se-
lected, 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, press the “Auto Unlock On Exit” button on the
touchscreen and select “ON” or “OFF.” Then press the
back arrow button on the touchscreen.
•Auto Lock
When this feature is selected, all doors will lock auto-
matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph
(24 km/h). To make your selection, press the “Auto
Lock” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark
appears next to setting, indicating that the setting has
been selected. Press the back arrow button on the touch-
screen to return to the previous menu.
•Flash Lamps With Lock
Press the “Flash Lamps With Lock” button on the touch-
screen to change this display. When this feature is se-
lected, the exterior lamps will flash when the doors are
locked or unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. To make your selection, press the “Flash
Lights With Lock” button on the touchscreen and select
“ON” or “OFF.” Then press the back arrow button on the
touchscreen.
•Sound Horn With Remote Start
Press the “Sound Horn With Remote Start” button on the
touchscreen to change this display. When this feature is
selected, the horn will sound when the remote start is
activated. To make your selection, press the “Sound Horn
With Remote Start” button on the touchscreen and select
“ON” or “OFF.” Then press the back arrow button on the
touchscreen.
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•Set Time Minutes
When in this display, you may adjust the minutes. The
“Sync with GPS Time” button on the touchscreen must be
unchecked. To make your selection press the “+” or “–”
buttons on the touchscreen to adjust the minutes up or
down. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to
return to the previous menu or press the “X” button on
the touchscreen to close out of the settings screen.
•Time Format
When in this display, you may select the time format
display setting. Press the “Time Format” button on the
touchscreen until a check-mark appears next to the 12hrs
or 24hrs setting, indicating that the setting has been
selected. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen
to return to the previous menu.
•Show Time In Status Bar — If Equipped
When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the
digital clock in the status bar. To change the Show Time
Status setting press the “Show Time in Status Bar” button
on the touchscreen until a check-mark appears next to
setting, indicating that the setting has been selected. Press
the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the
previous menu.
Safety & Driving Assistance
After pressing the Safety / Assistance button on the
touchscreen the following settings will be available.
•Park Assist
The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind
the vehicle when the transmission shift lever is in RE-
VERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph
(18 km/h). The system can be enabled with Sound Only,
Sound and Display, or turned OFF. To change the Park
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Doors & Locks
After pressing the Doors & Locks button on the touch-
screen 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, press the “Auto Unlock
On Exit” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark
appears next to setting, showing that setting has been
selected. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen
to return to the previous menu.
•Auto Lock
When this feature is selected, all doors will lock auto-
matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph
(24 km/h). To make your selection, press the “Auto
Lock” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark
appears next to setting, indicating that the setting has
been selected. Press the back arrow button on the touch-
screen to return to the previous menu.
•Flash Headlights With Lock
When this feature is selected, the signal lights will flash
when the doors are locked with the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter. To make your selection, press
the “Flash Lights With Lock” button on the touchscreen,
until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that
setting has been selected. Press the back arrow button on
the touchscreen 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, press the
“Sound Horn With Lock” button on the touchscreen, until
a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting
has been selected. Press the back arrow button on the
touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
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Play A DVD Using The Touchscreen Radio
1. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio
automatically selects the appropriate mode after the
disc is recognized and displays the menu screen or
starts playing the first track.
Using The Remote Control
1. Push the MODE button on the Remote Control.
2. While looking at the Video Screen, highlight DISC by
either pushing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by
repeatedly pushing the MODE button, then push
ENTER.
NOTE:
•The VES™ system will retain the last setting when
turned off.
•Viewing a DVD on the Touchscreen radio screen is not
available in some regions or locations, the vehicle must
be stopped, and the shift lever must be in the PARK
position for vehicles with automatic transmission. In
vehicles with manual transmission the parking brake
must be engaged even when the vehicle is parked.
Refer to local and state laws.
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
1. Press the “MORE” button on the touchscreen.
2. Press the “Rear Entertainment” button on the touch-
screen to display the Rear Entertainment Controls.
3. If the Rear Entertainment is turned off, press the
“Power” button on the touchscreen.
4. Press the “1” or “2” button on the touchscreen for the
channel desired and press the “Source” button on the
touchscreen to select the desired mode.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
!STARTING PROCEDURES................408
▫Automatic Transmission................408
▫Keyless Enter-N-Go™..................409
▫Normal Starting.......................409
▫Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or−29°C).................411
▫If Engine Fails To Start.................411
▫After Starting........................413
!ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .413
!AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION............413
▫Key Ignition Park Interlock...............415
▫Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .415
▫Four-Speed Or Six-Speed Automatic
Transmission.........................415
▫Gear Ranges.........................417
!AUTOSTICK®.........................424
▫Operation...........................424
!ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED . .425
!DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES.........426
▫Acceleration.........................426
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the
ignition is in the OFF position, remove the Key Fob
from the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in
a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the trans-
mission gear selector.
(Continued)
WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition (of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go™) in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
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CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
into any forward gear when the engine is above
idle speed.
•Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
•Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle
has come to a complete stop and the engine is at
idle speed.
•Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
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
Start/Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob
is in the passenger compartment.
Normal Starting
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button
1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the
ENGINE START/STOP button once.
3. The system takes over and attempts to start the
vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will
disengage automatically after 10 seconds.
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4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to
the engine starting, push the button again.
NOTE:Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine
is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button
1. Place the shift lever/gear selector 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/gear selector is not in PARK, the
ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two
seconds or three short presses in a row with the
vehicle speed 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/gear selector
is in PARK and the button is pressed twice to the OFF
position. If the shift lever/gear selector is not in PARK
and the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed
once, the EVIC (if equipped) will display a “Vehicle
Not In Park” message and the engine will remain
running. Never leave a vehicle out of the PARK
position, or it could roll.
NOTE:If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN
(engine not running) position and the transmission is in
PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30
minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the
OFF position.
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With
Driver ’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or
NEUTRAL Position)
The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has four positions, OFF, ACC, RUN
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