2009 DODGE JOURNEY Owners Manual

A third fused 12-Volt power outlet is located on the back
of the center console. This outlet has power available
when the ignition switch is in the LOCK, ON or ACC
position.A fourth fused 12-Volt power outlet is located on the left
quarter trim panel in the cargo area. This outlet has
power available when the ignition switch is in the ON or
ACC position.
Rear Power Outlet
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Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
CAUTION!
•Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power
from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e.,
cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently
to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, vacuum
cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the battery even more
quickly. Only use these intermittently and with greater
caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, or long
periods of the vehicle not being started (with accessories
still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a sufficient
length of time to allow the alternator to recharge the
vehicle’s battery.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do
not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from
the plug.
POWER INVERTER — If EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a 115 Volt AC (150
Watt maximum) power outlet located on the back of the
center console. This outlet can power small appliances
and electronic devices.
Power Inverter
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The control switch for the outlet is located in the switch
bank above the climate control.
Press and release the switch once to turn ON the power
outlet. A status indicator in the switch will illuminate in
approximately one second to indicate that power is
available at the outlet. Press and release the switch again
to turn OFF the power outlet. The status indicator will
also turn off.NOTE:
Due to built-in overload protection, the power
outlet will shut down if the 115 Volt AC (150 Watt
maximum) power rating is exceeded.
WARNING!
To Avoid Serious Injury or Death:
•Do not use a three-prong adaptor.
•Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.
•Do not touch with wet hands.
•Close the lid when not in use.
•If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
Power Inverter Switch
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CUP AND BOTTLE HOLDERS
CUPHOLDERS
Center Console Cupholders
Armrest Cupholders
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BOTTLE HOLDERS
Quarter Trim Panel Cupholders(Seven Passenger Models)
Door Bottle Holder
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WARNING!
If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle
holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn-
ing the occupants. Be careful when closing the doors
to avoid injury.
STORAGE
Beverage Cooler/Storage Compartment — If
Equipped
NOTE:The Beverage Cooler can keep chilled beverages
cool depending on ambient temperature and climate
control setting. The cooler is intended for non-perishable
beverages only.
The Beverage Cooler/Storage Compartment is located on
the passenger’s side of the instrument panel above the
glove compartment. The beverage retainer inside the cooler is designed to hold up to two 12 oz (0.35 l) cans
when placed horizontally in the retainer. The beverage
retainer is removable to allow for storage of other items
in the compartment when not in use as a cooler.
Beverage Cooler/Storage Compartment
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Press and release the button on the door to open it. The
large door swings upward to allow easy access to the
compartment’s contents.
Beverage Cooler Operation
The blower speed setting on the climate control sets the
rate at which air flows into the compartment. The airflow
control valve inside the compartment determines how
much air flows into the compartment. Turning the valve
rearward increases the airflow, turning it forward de-
creases the airflow, and turning it all the way forward
turns off the airflow.The compartment cools when the airflow control valve is
open, the engine is running, and the Air Conditioning
(A/C) is on or the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
system (if equipped) is set for automatic operation. This
allows you to cool the compartment when the climate
control is in a cooling or heating mode.
Airflow Control Valve
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NOTE:Whether operating a Manual Heating and A/C
system or operating an ATC system in a manual mode,
the A/C indicator must be ON to cool the compartment.
Instrument Panel Storage Compartment — If
Equipped
Press and release the button on the door to open it. The
door swings upward to allow easy access to the compart-
ment.
Instrument Panel Storage Compartment
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