keyless DODGE JOURNEY 2017 1.G Owners Manual

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ...............9
▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition ................9
▫ RKEKeyFob ...........................9
▫ Ignition Or Accessory On Message ...........10
▫ General Information .....................11
 SENTRY KEY ...........................11
▫ Replacement Key Fobs ...................12
▫ Customer Key Fob Programming ............13
▫ General Information .....................13
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .13
▫ Rearming Of The System ..................13
▫ To Arm The System ......................13
▫ To Disarm The System ....................14
▫ Security System Manual Override ............15
ILLUMINATED ENTRY ....................15
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — PASSIVE ENTRY . .16
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ...........16
▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate .............17
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ...................17
▫ Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........18
▫ Key Fob Battery Replacement ..............18
▫ General Information .....................19
 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . .20
▫ How To Use Remote Start ..................20
▫ Remote Start Abort Message ...............20
▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ................21
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle ...............................21
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▫To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle ...............................21
▫ Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped . . .22
▫ General Information .....................22
 DOOR LOCKS ..........................22
▫ Manual Door Locks ......................22
▫ Power Door Locks ......................23
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors ...............................25
 KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO ....................26
▫ General Information .....................30
 WINDOWS .............................30
▫ Power Windows ........................30
▫ Wind Buffeting .........................32
 LIFTGATE .............................33 
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ...........34
▫ Occupant Restraint Systems Features .........34
▫ Important Safety Precautions ...............34
▫ Seat Belt Systems .......................35
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..........47
▫ Child Restraints ........................59
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS .....80
 SAFETY TIPS ...........................81
▫ Transporting Passengers ...................81
▫ Exhaust Gas ...........................81
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ...............................82
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle ...........................84
8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
includes a key fob and a Keyless Push Button Ignition.
Keyless Push Button Ignition
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition with
the push of a button as long as the key fob is in the
passenger compartment.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four operating
positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate
when in position. The three positions are: OFF, ACC, and
ON/RUN. The fourth position is START. During start,
ON/RUN will illuminate.
NOTE:In case the ignition does not change with the push
of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead battery. In
this situation, a back up method can be used to operate the
ignition switch. Put the nose side (side opposite of the
emergency key) of the key fob against the engine START/
STOP button and push to operate the ignition.
RKE Key Fob
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) key fob and an emer-
gency key, which stores in the rear of the key fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should
the battery in the vehicle or the key fob go dead. The
Keyless Push Button Ignition
1—OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN
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emergency key is also for locking the glove compartment.
You can keep the emergency key with you when valet
parking.
To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch
on the back of the key fob sideways with your thumb and
then pull the key out with your other hand.
NOTE:You can insert the double-sided emergency key
into the lock cylinders with either side up.
Ignition Or Accessory On Message
Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or ON
(engine not running), a chime will sound to remind you to cycle the ignition to OFF. In addition to the chime, the ignition
or accessory on message will display in the cluster.
NOTE:
With the Uconnect system, the power window
switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and power
outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition is cycled to the OFF position. Opening either front
door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is
programmable. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
WARNING!
• Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic
transmission into PARK and apply the parking
brake. Always make sure the keyless ignition node is
in the “OFF” mode, 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.
• Allowing children to be 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 gear selector.
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Emergency Key Removed
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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.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always remove
the key fobs from vehicle, place the ignition in the OFF
position and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle
unattended.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio
Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unauthorized
vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does
not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic,
regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
The system uses a factory-mated key fob, a Keyless Push
Button Ignition and a RF receiver to prevent unauthorized
vehicle operation. Therefore, only key fobs that are pro-
grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the
vehicle. The system will not allow the engine to crank with
an invalid key fob.
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After placing the ignition to the ON/RUN position, the
Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a
bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it
indicates that there is a problem with the system. In
addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check, it
indicates that someone tried to use an invalid key fob to
start the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the
engine being shut off after two seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle
operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), it
indicates that there is a fault in the system. Should this
occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an
authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
•Do not make modifications or alterations to the
immobilizer system. Modifications or alterations to
the immobilization system may result in a loss of
security protection.
• The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat-
ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems.
Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting
problems and loss of security protection. All of the key fobs provided with your new vehicle have
been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Replacement Key Fobs
NOTE:
Only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle
electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be
programmed to any other vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Always remove the key fobs from the vehicle and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Ignition, always remember to place the ignition in
the OFF position.
NOTE: Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an
authorized dealer. This procedure consists of programming
a blank key fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank key fob
is one that has never been programmed.
When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced,
bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer.
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Customer Key Fob Programming
Programming key fobs may be performed at an authorized
dealer.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all radio
frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, in-cluding interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors and
liftgate for unauthorized entry and the Keyless Enter-N-Go
Start/Stop button for unauthorized operation. While the
Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, interior switches for door locks are disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the
Vehicle Security Alarm will provide the following audible
and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the headlights will
turn on, the park lamps and/or turn signals will flash, and
the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
Rearming Of The System
If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to
disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn the horn off
after 3 minutes, turn all of the visual signals off after 15
additional minutes, and then the Vehicle Security Alarm
will rearm itself.
To Arm The System
Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm:
1. Make sure the vehicle ignition system is
OFF(refer to
Starting Procedures inStarting And Operating for
further information).
2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle:
• Push LOCK on the interior power door lock switch
with the driver and/or passenger door open.
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•Push the LOCK button on the exterior Passive Entry
Door Handle with a valid key fob available in the same
exterior zone (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive
Entry inThings To Know Before Starting Your Ve-
hicle for further information).
• Push the LOCK button on the key fob.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
To Disarm The System
The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of
the following methods:
• Push the UNLOCK button on the key fob.
• Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle with a
valid key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passive entry door
handle (if equipped, refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Passive Entry inThings To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle for further information).
• Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF posi-
tion.
• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Passive Entry, push the Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition
Start/Stop button (requires at least one valid key fob in
the vehicle). •
For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go,
insert a valid key into the ignition switch and turn the
key to the ON position.
NOTE:
• The driver’s door key cylinder and the liftgate button on
the key fob cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle Security
Alarm.
• When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior
power door lock switches will not unlock the doors.
The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously
described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle
Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in
the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a
door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the
Vehicle Security Alarm.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will
remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the exterior
lights will flash, the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm
the Vehicle Security Alarm.
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — PASSIVE ENTRY
The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the doors,
open the liftgate, or activate the Panic Alarm from dis-
tances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held
key fob with key fob. The key fob does not need to be
pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
NOTE:Driving at speeds 5 MPH (8 km/h) and above
disables the system from responding to all key fob buttons
for all key fobs.
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the UNLOCKbutton on the key fob
once to unlock the driver’s door or twice within five
seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal
lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The
illuminated entry system will also turn on.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” in “Things To
Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s door or all doors on the first push of the
UNLOCK
button on the key fob. To change the
current setting, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further informa-
tion.
Flash Lamps With Lock
This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when
the doors are locked
or unlockedwith the key fob.
This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change
Key Fob With RKE
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the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
Headlight Illumination On Approach
This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds
when the doors are unlocked
with the key fob. The
time for this feature is programmable on vehicles
equipped through Uconnect. To change the current
setting, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the LOCKbutton on the key fob to
lock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will
flash, and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” in “Things To
Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
Sound Horn With Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are
locked with the key fob. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push and hold
the
button on the key fob for at least one second and
release. When the Panic Alarm is activated, the turn
signals will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the
interior lights will turn on.
The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you
turn it off by either pushing the
button a second time
or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 MPH (24 km/h) or
greater.
NOTE:
• The interior lights will turn off if you place the ignition
in the ACC or ON/RUN position while the Panic Alarm
is activated. However, the exterior lights and horn will
remain on.
• You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the
vehicle when using the key fob to turn off the Panic
Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted by the
system.
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