2009 DODGE JOURNEY instrument panel

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check Turn Signal and High
Beam Indicator Lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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Storage ..............................180
▫ Beverage Cooler/Storage Compartment —
If Equipped .........................180
▫ Instrument Panel Storage Compartment —
If Equipped .........................182
▫ Center Console Storage .................183
▫ Flip ’n Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage —
If Equipped .........................184
▫ Second-Row Passenger Seat Temporary
Storage Bin ..........................185
▫ Second-Row Map Pocket And Grocery
Retainers — If Equipped ................186 ▫
In-Floor Storage Bin With Removable Liner . . . 186
 Cargo Area Features .....................188
▫ Rechargeable Flashlight — If Equipped ......188
▫ Cargo Management System ..............188
 Rear Window Features ...................193
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer — If Equipped . . 193
▫ Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped ......195
 Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped ..........196
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send the corresponding phone number associated with
the phonebook entry, as tones over the phone.
NOTE:
•You may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone
network configurations; this is normal.
•Some paging and voice mail systems have system time
out settings that are too short and may not allow the
use of this feature.
Barge In - Overriding Prompts
The “Voice Recognition” button can be used when you
wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice
recognition command immediately. For example, if a
prompt is askingWould you like to pair a phone, clear
a, you could press the “Voice Recognition” button and
say, Pair a Phone to select that option without having to
listen to the rest of the voice prompt.
Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off
Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system
from confirming your choices (e.g., the UConnect sys-
tem will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).
•Press the PHONE button to begin.
•After the Readyprompt and the following beep, say
Setup Confirmations. The UConnectsystem will
play the current confirmation prompt status and you
will be given the choice to change it.
Phone and Network Status Indicators
If available on the radio and/or on a premium display
such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by
your cell phone, the UConnect system will provide
notification to inform you of your phone and network
status when you are attempting to make a phone call
using UConnect. The status is given for roaming, net-
work signal strength, phone battery strength, etc.
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Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped
This feature allows for extended cargo space. When the
seat is folded flat, it is an extension of the load floor
surface (allowing long cargo to fit from the rear hatch up
to the instrument panel). The fold-flat seatback also has a
hardback surface that you can use as a work surface
when the seat is folded flat and the vehicle is not in
motion.
Fold Flat Seat
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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” for
operating instructions.
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 an accident.
Heated Seats — If Equipped
Heated seats provide comfort and warmth on cold days
and can help soothe sore muscles and backs. The heaters
provide the same heat level for both cushion and back.
The driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat are heated.
The controls for each heater are located in the switch
bank in the center of the instrument panel. After turning
ON the ignition, you can choose from High, Low, or Off
heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch
indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator lights will
illuminate for high, one for low, and none for off.
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TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood. First, pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.Outside of the vehicle, locate the safety latch lever near
the center of the grille between the grille and hood
opening. Push the safety latch lever to the right and then
raise the hood.
Hood ReleaseUnderhood Safety Latch
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LIGHTS
Exterior and Interior Lighting Control
The multifunction lever on the left side of the
steering column controls the operation of the
headlights, parking lights, turn signal lights, in-
strument panel lights, instrument panel light dimming,
interior lights, and fog lights (if equipped).
Headlights and Parking Lights
Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent
for parking light operation. Turn the end of the lever to
the second detent for headlight operation.
Headlight Switch
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Battery Saver Feature
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically within 10 minutes of turning the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched ON manually or are on
because a door is open.
Dimmer Control
The Dimmer Control is part of the multifunction lever. It
controls the operation of the interior lights and the
brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Instrument Panel Dimming
With the parking lights or headlights on, rotate the
Dimmer Control upward or downward to change the
brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Dimmer Control
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