Unlock DODGE JOURNEY 2016 1.G Owner's Manual

Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certainopen or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, then open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sun-
roof opening to minimize the buffeting.
LIFTGATE
The liftgate can be unlocked or locked pushing the
UNLOCK or LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter, the Keyless Enter-N-Go (Passive En-
try) LOCK/UNLOCK button underneath the left side of
the accent bar, which is located on the liftgate below the
glass or by activating the power door lock switch located
on either front door trim panel.
Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Things To Know
Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information on
Keyless Enter-N-Go (Passive Entry).
Window Lockout Switch
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NOTE:The liftgate cannot be unlocked or locked with
the manual door lock plungers on the door trim panels or
the door lock cylinder on the driver’s door.
To open the unlocked liftgate, squeeze the handle and
pull the liftgate toward you. Gas props will raise and
support the liftgate in the open position.
NOTE:
• In the event of a power malfunction to the liftgate, an
emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open
the liftgate. The emergency liftgate latch release can be
accessed through a snap-in cover located on the lift-
gate trim panel.
• If liftgate is left open for an extended period of time,
the liftgate may need to be closed manually to reset
power liftgate functionality. NOTE:
Because the gas pressure drops with temperature,
it may be necessary to assist the props when opening the
liftgate in cold weather.
Liftgate Release
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Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de-
ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air
bags will not be in place to protect you.
WARNING!
Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
protect you in another collision. Have the air bags,
seat belt pretensioners, and the seat belt retractor
assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer imme-
diately. Also, have the Occupant Restraint Controller
System serviced as well.
NOTE:
• Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
but they will open during air bag deployment.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an
authorized dealer immediately.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact, if the communication network
remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending
on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine
whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response Sys-
tem perform the following functions:
• Cut off fuel to the engine.
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
until the hazard light button is pressed. The hazard
lights can be deactivated by pressing the hazard light
button.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
the battery has power.
• Unlock the power door locks.
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TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping control
handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of
the steering column.To unlock the steering column, push the control handle
downward. To tilt the steering column, move the steering
wheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or
shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheel
outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering
column in position, pull the control handle upward until
fully engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-
ing with the steering column unlocked could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the
steering column is locked before driving your ve-
hicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Control Handle
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Courtesy/Reading Lights
The overhead console has two courtesy lights. The lights
turn on when a front door, a rear door or the liftgate is
opened. If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) the lights will also turn on when the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter is pushed. Thecourtesy lights also function as reading lights. Push in on
each lens to turn these lights on while inside the vehicle.
Push the lens a second time to turn each light off. You
may adjust the direction of these lights by pushing the
outside ring, which is identified with four directional
arrows.
Overhead Console
Courtesy/Reading Light
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WARNING!
•Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the
Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location
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accessible to children. Do not leave the ignition of
a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the
ACC or ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly
unattended children, can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof
switch. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could
also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten
your seat belt properly and make sure all passen-
gers are also properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.
Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any
object, to project through the sunroof opening.
Injury may result.
Power Sunroof Switch
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Brake Control System” in “Starting And Operating” for
system function and operating information. To make
your selection, press the “Hill Start Assist” button on the
touchscreen and select “ON” or “OFF.” Then press the
back arrow button on the touchscreen.
Lights
•Illuminated Approach
Press the “Illuminated Approach” button on the touch-
screen to change this display. When this feature is se-
lected, 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, press the “0,” “30,”
“60” or “90” button on the touchscreen. Then press the
back arrow button on the touchscreen. •
Headlights With Wipers
Press the “Headlights With Wipers” button on the touch-
screen to change this display. When this feature is se-
lected, and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position,
the headlights will turn on approximately 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, press
the “Headlights With Wipers” button on the touchscreen
and select “ON” or “OFF.” Then press the back arrow
button on the touchscreen.
• Auto High Beams
Press the “Auto High Beams” button on the touchscreen
to change this display. When this feature is selected, the
high beam headlights will deactivate automatically un-
der certain conditions. To make your selection, press the
“Auto High Beams” button on the touchscreen and select
“ON” or “OFF.” Then press the back arrow button on the
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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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•Sounds Horn With Lock
Press the “Sounds Horn With Lock” button on the
touchscreen to change this display. When this feature is
selected, the horn will chirp when the doors are locked or
unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter. To make your selection, press the “Sounds Horn With
Lock” button on the touchscreen and select “ON” or
“OFF.” Then press the back arrow button on the touch-
screen.
• Remote Door Unlock Order
Press the “Remote Door Unlock Order” button on the
touchscreen to change this display. 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 button. When Unlock
Driver Door Only On 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 equipped with Keyless Enter-
N-Go (Passive Entry) and the EVIC is programmed to
Unlock All Doors On 1st Press, all doors will unlock no
matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is
grasped. If Unlock Driver Door Only On 1st Press is
programmed, only the driver ’s door will unlock when
the driver ’s door is grasped. With Passive Entry, if
Unlock Driver Door Only On 1st Press is programmed,
pressing the handle more than once will only result in the
driver ’s door opening. If Unlock Driver Door Only On
1st Press is selected, once the driver door is opened, the
interior door lock/unlock switch can be used to unlock
all the doors (or use the RKE transmitter).
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•Passive Entry (Keyless Enter-N-Go) — If Equipped
Press the “Passive Entry” button on the touchscreen 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, press the “Passive Entry” button on the touch-
screen and select “ON” or “OFF.” Then press the back
arrow button on the touchscreen. Refer to “Keyless
Enter-N-Go” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle”.
Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start
• Auto On Heated Seats — If Equipped
Press the “Auto On Heated Seats” button on the touch-
screen to change this display. When the temperatures are
below 40° F (4.4° C) the Driver ’s heated seat will turn on.
To make your selection, press the “Auto On Heated Seats” button on the touchscreen and select “ON” or
“OFF.” Then press the back arrow button on the touch-
screen.
Engine Off Options
•
Headlight Off Delay
Press the “Headlight Off Delay” button on the touch-
screen to change this display. When this feature is se-
lected, 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, press
the “0,” “30,” “60” or “90” button on the touchscreen.
Then press the back arrow button on the touchscreen.
• Engine Off Power Delay
Press the “Engine Off Power Delay” button on the
touchscreen to change this display. When this feature is
selected, the power window switches, radio, Uconnect
phone system (if equipped), DVD video system (if
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