2009 DODGE JOURNEY Eco

NOTE:The default variance setting is Zone 8. When
setting the variance, the numbering will wrap around
from Zone 15 to Zone 1.
Calibrating the Compass (Mid Line Cluster Only)
If the compass appears erratic, inaccurate, or abnormal,
you may wish to calibrate it. However, prior to calibrat-
ing the compass, make sure the proper Compass Variance
value is selected.
NOTE: The shift lever must be in PARK to enter the
Calibration mode.
To calibrate the compass, first, start the engine. Next,
press and hold the COMPASS/TEMPERATURE DIS-
PLAY button until the current variance zone number
displays (approximately 10 seconds). Then, press and
hold the button again until the direction displays with
the “CAL” indicator on continuously (approximately 10
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seconds). Finally, drive the vehicle in one or more com-
plete circles, at speeds under 5 mph (8 km/h), in an area
free from power lines and large metallic objects, until the
“CAL” indicator turns off. The compass will now func-
tion normally.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display. It is located in the
instrument cluster below the fuel and temperature
gauges. Vehicles equipped with steering wheel-mounted
buttons (described in this section) are also equipped with
the EVIC. The EVIC consists of the following:
•Compass display,
•Outside temperature display,
•Trip computer functions,
EVIC
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Press this button to reset Trip Functions and
change Personal Settings.
Press this button to scroll through Trip Func-
tions (Average Fuel Economy, Distance To
Empty [DTE], Elapsed Time, Units In), System
Status Messages, and Personal Settings (Cus-
tomer Programmable Features).Press this button to display the
Compass/Outside Temperature.Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays
the following messages:
•Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime if
the vehicle is driven more than 1 mi [1.6 km] with
either turn signal on)
•Left Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
•Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
•Right Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single
chime)
•Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
•RKE Battery Low (with a single chime)
•Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle Not in PARK
RESETButton
SCROLL Button
COMPASS/TEMPERA-
TURE Button
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•Coolant Low
•Key in Ignition
•Lights On
Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message
will display in the EVIC for approximately 5 seconds
after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON position. To
turn off the message temporarily, press and release theMENU button. To reset the oil change indicator system
(after performing the scheduled maintenance) perform
the following procedure:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not
start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times
within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
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Trip Functions
Press and release the MENU button until one of the
following Trip Functions displays in the EVIC:
•Average Fuel Economy
•Distance To Empty
•Elapsed Time
•Units In
Press the SCROLL button to cycle through all the Trip
Computer functions.
The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa-
tion.
•Average Fuel Economy
Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read
“RESET” or show dashes for two seconds. Then, the history information will be erased, and the averaging will
continue from the last fuel average reading before the
reset.
•Distance To Empty (DTE)
Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with
the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is
determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous
and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel
tank level. DTE cannot be reset through the RESET
button.
NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle
loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of
the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value.
•When the DTE value is less than 30 mi (48 km)
estimated driving distance, the DTE display will
change to a text display of LOW FUEL.This display
will continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding
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a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off
theLOW FUEL text and a new DTE value will
display.
•Elapsed Time
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset
when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed
time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON
or START position.
•Units In
The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if
equipped) can be changed between English and Metric
units of measure. To make your selection, press and
release the RESET button until “U.S.” or “METRIC”
appears.
To Reset The Display
Reset will only occur while a resettable function is being
displayed. Press and release the RESET button once to
clear the resettable function being displayed. To reset all
resettable functions, press and release the RESET button
a second time within three seconds of resetting the
currently-displayed function. (>Reset ALL will display
during this three-second window).
Compass Display
Press and release this button to display
one of eight compass readings and the
outside temperature. The compass read-
ings indicate the direction the vehicle is
facing.
COMPASS/
TEMPERA-
TURE Button
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“RKE UNLOCK”
WhenDriver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s
door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) UNLOCK button. When Driver Door 1st
Press is selected, you must press the RKE UNLOCK
button twice to unlock the passenger doors and liftgate.
When All Doors 1st Press is selected, all doors and the
liftgate will unlock on the first press of the RKE UN-
LOCK button. To make your selection, press and release
the RESET button until “Driver Door 1st Press” or “All
Doors 1st Press” appears.
“SOUND HORN WITH LOCK”
When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when
the RKE LOCK button is pressed. This feature may be
selected with or without the flash lights with lock feature.
To make your selection, press and release the RESET
button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.
“FLASH LAMP WITH LOCK”
When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will
flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the
RKE transmitter. This feature may be selected with or
without the sound horn on lock feature selected. To make
your selection, press and release the RESET button until
“ON” or “OFF” appears.
“HEADLAMP OFF DELAY”
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
after turning the ignition to the LOCK position. To make
your selection, press and release the RESET button until
“0,” “30,” “60,” or “90” appears.
“HEADLAMPS WITH WIPERS” (Available with
Auto Headlights Only)
When ON is selected, and the multifunction lever is
placed in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned
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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 and release the RESET button
until “ON” or “OFF” appears.
“KEY-OFF POWER DELAY”
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, hands-free system (if equipped), DVD
video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped),
and ignition powered outlets will remain active for up to
10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF.
Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature. To make
your selection, press and release the RESET button until
“Off,” “45 sec.,” “5 min.,” or “10 min.” appears.
“ILLUMIN APPROACH”
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate
and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors areunlocked with the RKE transmitter. To make your selec-
tion, press and hold the RESET button until “Off,” “30
sec,” “60 sec,” or “90 sec” appears.
“DISPLAY UNITS IN”
The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if
equipped) can be changed between English and Metric
units of measure. To make your selection, press and
release the RESET button until “U.S.” or “METRIC”
appears.
“NAV TURN BY TURN” — If Equipped
When ON is selected, the Turn-by-Turn directions will
appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a desig-
nated turn within a programmed route. To make your
selection, press and release the RESET button until “ON”
or “OFF” appears.
COMPASS VARIANCE
Refer to “Compass Variance” under “Compass Display.”
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