fold seats DODGE JOURNEY 2017 1.G Owners Manual

Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/
shoulder belt.
1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchorpoint.
2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180 degrees
to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch
plate.
3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the
latch plate.
4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing and the seat belt is no longer twisted.
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
In the driver and front passenger seats, the top of the
shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to
position the seat belt away from your neck. Push or
squeeze the anchorage button to release the anchorage, and
move it up or down to the position that serves you best. As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer
the shoulder belt anchorage in a lower position, and if you
are taller than average, you will prefer the shoulder belt
anchorage in a higher position. After you release the
anchorage button, try to move it up or down to make sure
that it is locked in position.
Adjustable Upper Anchorage
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CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil
in the engine or damage may result.
NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its
first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This
should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as a problem.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
• On seven passenger models, do not drive the vehicle
with the second row passenger seat in the easy
entry/exit position (seat cushion flipped upward and
seat moved forward), as this position is only in-
tended for entering and exiting the third row seats.
Failure to follow this warning may result in personal
injury.
• On seven passenger models, do not allow a passen-
ger to sit in a third row seat with the second row
seatback(s) folded flat. In a collision, the passenger
could slide underneath the seat belt and be seriously
or even fatally injured.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
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SEATS............................... .149
▫ Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped .........149
▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped ..............150
▫ Front Heated Seats — If Equipped ..........151
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments .............152
▫ Recliner Adjustment ....................153
▫ Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment — If
Equipped ........................... .154
▫ Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped . .154
▫ Head Restraints ...................... .155
▫ Third Row Passenger Seats — Seven Passenger
Models ............................. .159
▫ 60/40 Split Second-Row Passenger Seats ......159
▫ 50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats With
Fold-Flat Feature — Seven Passenger Models . . .164
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ..........166
 LIGHTS ............................. .168
▫ Headlight Switch ..................... .168▫
Automatic Headlights ...................168
▫ Headlights On With Wipers ...............169
▫ Headlight Time Delay ...................169
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) ............170
▫ Lights-On Reminder ....................170
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ................170
▫ Multifunction Lever ....................171
▫ Turn Signals ......................... .171
▫ Lane Change Assist .....................171
▫ High/Low Beam Switch .................171
▫ Flash-To-Pass ........................ .172
▫ Interior

Lights ........................ .172
▫ Map/Reading Lights ....................172
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .......172
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ................172
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ...............173
▫ Windshield Washers ....................174
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NOTE:You may experience deformation in the seat cush-
ion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are left folded for
an extended period of time. This is normal and by simply
opening the seats to the open position, over time the seat
cushion will return to its normal shape.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dan-
gerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause
you to lose control. Adjust any seat only while the
vehicle is parked.
Head Restraints
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by
restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact.
Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the
head restraint is located above the top of your ear.
WARNING!
• All occupants, including the driver, should not oper-
ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head
restraints are placed in their proper positions in
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WARNING! (Continued)
order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event
of a crash.
• Head restraints should never be adjusted while the
vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head
restraints improperly adjusted or removed could
cause serious injury or death in the event of a
collision.
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) —
Front Seats
Supplemental Active Head Restraints are passive, deploy-
able components, and vehicles with this equipment can not
be readily identified by any markings, only through visual
inspection of the head restraint. The head restraint will be
split in two halves, with the front half being soft foam and
trim, the back half being decorative plastic.
When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of
the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap
between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This
system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of
injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of
rear impacts. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To
Know Before Starting” for further information.
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Third Row Passenger Seats — Seven Passenger
Models
These head restraints are non-adjustable and non-
removable. However, you can fold them forward when
they are not in use by passengers. Refer to “50/50 Split
Third-Row Passenger Seats With Fold-Flat Feature —
Seven Passenger Models” for further information.
WARNING!
Do not allow a passenger to sit in a third row seat
without having the head restraint unfolded and locked
in place. Failure to follow this warning may result in
personal injury to the passenger in the event of a
collision.
60/40 Split Second-Row Passenger Seats
To provide additional storage area, each second-row pas-
senger seat can be folded flat. This allows for extended
cargo space and still maintains some seating room if
needed.NOTE:
Prior to folding the second-row passenger seat,
make sure the front seatback is not in a reclined position.
This will allow the second-row seat to fold easily.
WARNING!
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
• On seven passenger models, do not allow a passen-
ger to sit in a third row seat with the second row
seatback(s) folded flat. In a collision, the passenger
could slide underneath the seat belt and be seriously
or even fatally injured.
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To Fold The Seat
1. Locate the control lever on the lower outboard side ofthe seat.
2. Place one hand on the seatback and apply a gentle pressure.
3. Lift the control lever with the other hand, allow the seatback to move forward slightly, and then release the
lever.
WARNING!
To prevent personal injury or damage to objects, keep
your head, arms, and objects out of the folding path of
the seatback.
4. Gently guide the seatback into the folded position.
NOTE: You may experience deformation in the seat cush-
ion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are left folded for
an extended period of time. This is normal and by simply
opening the seats to the open position, over time the seat
cushion will return to its normal shape.
To Unfold The Seat
Raise the seatback and lock it in place.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is locked securely into
position. Otherwise, the seat will not provide the
proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An
improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
Seatback Release
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NOTE:A hand-grip is molded into the front of each
quarter trim panel near the door opening to assist entry
and exit from the third-row passenger seats.
WARNING!
Do not drive the vehicle with the seat in this position,
as it is only intended for entering and exiting the third
row seats. Failure to follow this warning may result in
personal injury. To Unfold And Move The Second-Row Passenger Seat
Rearward
Move the seatback rearward until it locks in place and then
continue sliding the seat rearward on its tracks until it
locks in place.
Push the seat cushion downward to lock it in place.
Adjust the seat track position as desired. Using body
pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be
sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback and seat are locked se-
curely into position. Otherwise, the seat will not pro-
vide the proper stability for child seats and/or passen-
gers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious
injury.
50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats With
Fold-Flat Feature — Seven Passenger Models
To provide additional storage area, each third-row passen-
ger seatback can be folded flat. This allows for extended
cargo space and still maintains some rear seating room if
needed.
Tip ’n Slide Seat
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NOTE:Prior to folding the third-row passenger seatback,
make sure the second-row passenger seatback is not in a
reclined position. This will allow the seatback to fold easily.
To Fold The Seatback
Pull the latch release-loop located at the top of the seatback
upward, push the seatback forward slightly, and release
the release-loop. Then, continue to push the seatback
forward. The head restraints will fold automatically as the
seatback moves forward. NOTE:
You may experience deformation in the seat cush-
ion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are left folded for
an extended period of time. This is normal and by simply
opening the seats to the open position, over time the seat
cushion will return to its normal shape.To Unfold The Seatback
Grasp the assist strap loop on the seatback and pull it
toward you to raise the seatback. Continue to raise the
seatback until it locks in place. Raise the head restraint to
lock it in place.
Seatback Release
Assist Strap
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For passengers in the second row there are two cupholders,
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.
For vehicles equipped with third row seating, there are
additional cupholders located in the trim panels.
In addition to cupholders, vehicles may also be equipped
with bottle holders. The bottle holders are located on the
door trim panels.
WARNING!
If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle
holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burning
the occupants. Be careful when closing the doors to
avoid injury.
Armrest Cupholders
Door Bottle Holder
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•60/40 split second-row passenger seats with fold flat
feature, which allows for extended cargo space. Refer to
“Seats” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
• An optional front passenger seat with fold flat feature,
which extends cargo space even further. Refer to “Seats”
in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for
further information.
• Cargo tie-downs.
• A retractable cargo area cover (if equipped).
Seven Passenger System Features
•A large built-in storage bin with a hinged hardcover
located in the floor behind the third-row passenger
seats.
• 60/40 split second-row passenger seats with fold flat
feature, which allows for extended cargo space. Refer to
“Seats” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Ve-
hicle” for further information. •
50/50 split third-row passenger seats with fold flat
feature, which allows for extended cargo space. Refer to
“Seats” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
• An optional front passenger seat with fold flat feature,
which extends cargo space even further. Refer to “Seats”
in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for
further information.
• Cargo tie-downs.
Cargo Tie-Downs
WARNING!
Cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for a child seat
tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision, a tie-down
could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose.
A child could be badly injured. Use only the anchors
provided for child seat tethers.
Cargo tie-downs are located on both rear trim panels.
These tie-downs should be used to secure loads safely
when the vehicle is moving.
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