light DODGE JOURNEY 2019 Owners Manual

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Essential Information
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items
of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustra-
tions may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Symbols
Some vehicle components have colored labels whose sym-
bols indicate precautions to be observed when using this
component. Refer to “Warning Lights and Messages” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further
information on the symbols used in your vehicle.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner ’s Manual containsWARNINGSagainst oper-
ating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily
injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONSagainst
procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If
you do not read this entire Owner ’s Manual, you may miss
important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau-
tions.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may
lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
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INTRODUCTION 5

FRONT VIEW
Front View
1 — Headlights4 — Wheels/Tires
2 — Hood/Engine Compartment 5 — Exterior Mirrors
3 — Windshield 6 — Doors
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REAR VIEW
Rear View
1 — Rear Lights
2 — Rear Windshield Wiper
3 — Liftgate
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▫Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry
(If Equipped) ..........................33
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors ............................37
 SEATS ................................39
▫ Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) ............39
▫ Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats) ............42
▫ Power Adjustment (Front Seat) .............48
▫ Front Heated Seats — If Equipped ...........50
▫ Seatback/Armrest — Second Row Passenger
Seat .................................51
 HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................52
▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) —
Front Seats ............................52
▫ Rear Head Restraint Adjustment .............55
▫ Rear Head Restraint Removal ..............55
 STEERING WHEEL .......................56
▫ Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............56▫
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped .........57
 MIRRORS ..............................58
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ......58
▫ Electrochromic Mirror — If Equipped .........58
▫ Outside Mirrors ........................59
▫ Interior Observation Mirror ................60
▫ Power Mirrors .........................61
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............61
▫ Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped .........62
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped .....63
 EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................63
▫ Multifunction Lever .....................63
▫ Headlights ............................64
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) .............64
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ..................64
▫ Flash-To-Pass ..........................64
▫ Automatic Headlights ....................64
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▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ...............65
▫ Headlight Time Delay ....................65
▫ Lights-On Reminder ......................65
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .................66
▫ Turn Signals ...........................66
▫ Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ..........66
 INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................67
▫ Courtesy/Interior Lighting ................67
 WIPERS AND WASHERS ...................68
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ................69
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...............71
 CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................73
▫ Manual Climate Control Overview ...........73
▫ Automatic Climate Controls Overview ........86
▫ Climate Control Functions .................98
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped .............................99 ▫
Operating Tips .........................99
 WINDOWS ........................... .102
▫ Power Windows ...................... .102
▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... .104
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED .........105
▫ Opening Sunroof ...................... .106
▫ Closing Sunroof ....................... .106
▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... .106
▫ Sunshade Operation .....................106
▫ Anti Pinch Protect Feature ................107
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ....................107
▫ Ignition Off Operation ...................107
 HOOD .............................. .107
▫ Opening ............................ .107
▫ Closing ............................. .108
 LIFTGA

TE............................ .109
▫ Opening ............................ .109
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Backup Starting Method
In case the ignition switch does not change with the push
of a button, the key fob may have a low or fully depleted
battery.
In a situation of a low or fully depleted battery, a backup
method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put the
nose side of the key fob (side opposite of the Emergency
Key) against the ENGINE START/STOP button and push
to operate the ignition switch.
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to
unlock the driver’s door or twice within five seconds to
unlock all doors and the liftgate.
All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first push of
the unlock button. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multi-
media” for further information.
NOTE:If the vehicle is unlocked by a key fob, and no door
is opened within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock and if
equipped, the security alarm will arm.
The turn signal lights will flash twice to acknowledge the
unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will be acti-
vated.
1st Push Of Key Fob Unlock Button
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 “Multimedia” for further infor-
mation.
Key Fob
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NOTE:If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer
to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” located in
“Doors” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” 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 Settings. To change the current setting,
refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further
information.
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the lock button 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. Refer to “Uconnect Settings”
located in “Multimedia” for further programmable infor-
mation.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” located in “Doors”
in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further information. Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive
Entry
If one or more doors are open, or the liftgate is open, the
doors will lock. The doors will unlock again automatically
if the key is left inside the passenger compartment, other-
wise the doors will stay locked.
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 “Multimedia” for further informa-
tion.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push the Panic
button on the key fob. 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 Panic button a second time
or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or
greater.
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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.
Key Fob Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.
NOTE:
• Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.
1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical latch on the back of the key fob sideways with your
thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand. 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade
screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves
of the key fob apart. Make sure not to damage the seal
during removal.Emergency Key Removal
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3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over(battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a
solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the
battery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign on
the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip,
located on the back cover. Avoid touching the new
battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery
deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.
4. To assemble the key fob case, snap the two halves together.
Programming Additional Key Fobs
Programming the key fob may be performed by an autho-
rized dealer.
NOTE: Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be repurposed and reprogrammed to another ve-
hicle.
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.
Separating Key Fob Case
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To Enter Remote Start Mode
Push and release the remote start button on the key fob
twice within five seconds. The vehicle doors will lock, the
parking lights will flash and the horn will chirp twice (if
programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle
will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
•If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the
vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.
• The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
• For security, power window and power sunroof opera-
tion (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the
Remote Start mode.
• The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15-minute cycles) with the key fob. However, the igni-
tion must be cycled to the RUN position before you can
repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle
Push and release the remote start button one time or allow
the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle. NOTE:
To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system will
disable the one time push of the remote start button for two
seconds after receiving a valid Remote Start request.
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
Before the end of 15-minute cycle, push and release the
unlock button on the key fob to unlock the doors and
disarm the vehicle security alarm (if equipped). Then, prior
to the end of the 15-minute cycle, push and release the
ignition START/STOP button.
NOTE: The message “Push Start Button” will appear in the
instrument cluster display until you push the ignition
START/STOP button.
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
When Remote Start is activated, the driver heated seat
feature will automatically turn on in cold weather. This
feature will stay on through the duration of Remote Start or
until the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN posi-
tion.
The Remote Start Comfort System can be activated and
deactivated through the Uconnect system. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further informa-
tion on Remote Start Comfort System operation.
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