2009 DODGE JOURNEY Owners Manual

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features .................203
 Instrument Cluster ......................204
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ............205
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped ...........................221
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ............................223
▫ Oil Change Required ...................225
▫ Trip Functions .......................226 ▫
Compass Display .....................227
▫ Personal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features) ...........................230
 Radio General Information ................233
▫ Radio Broadcast Signals .................233
▫ Two Types Of Signals ..................233
▫ Electrical Disturbance ..................233
▫ AM Reception .......................233
▫ FM Reception ........................2344

Sales Code REN — Multimedia System —
If Equipped ...........................234
▫ Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio (If
Equipped) ..........................235
▫ Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition
System (VR) (If Equipped) ...............235
▫ Operating Instructions — Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped) . . . 235
▫ Clock Setting Procedur e.................236
 Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And
6–Disc CD/DVD Changer
(MP3/WMA AUX Jack) ..................238
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode .......238
▫ Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) ....247▫
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files ........249
▫ List Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play) ..............................251
▫ Info Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play) ..............................251
 Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With CD
Player (MP3 AUX Jack) ..................254
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode .......254
▫ Operation Instructions - CD Mode For CD And
MP3 Audio Play ......................260
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files .............262
▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) .......265
▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) .......265
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Sales Code REU — Multimedia System — If
Equipped ............................266
▫ Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio .....267
▫ Operating Instructions — Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped) . . . 267
▫ Clock Setting Procedur e.................267
 Satellite Radio — If Equipped
(REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU Radios Only) .....271
▫ System Activation .....................271
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID) ....................271
▫ Selecting Satellite Mode .................272
▫ Satellite Antenna ......................272
▫ Reception Quality .....................273 ▫
Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode ......273
▫ Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone
(If Equipped) ........................276
▫ Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VES)™ (If Equipped) .............276
 Sirius Backseat TV™ — If Equipped .........276
 Video Entertainment System (VES)™ — If
Equipped ............................276
 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) —
If Equipped ...........................278
▫ Connecting The iPod Device............278
▫ Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons . . . 278
▫ Play Mode ..........................279
▫ List Or Browse Mode ..................280
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Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 282
▫ Right-Hand Switch Functions .............283
▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio
Operation ...........................283
▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media
(i.e., CD) Operation ....................283
 CD/DVD Maintenance ...................284
 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ........284
 Climate Controls .......................285 ▫
General Climate Control Functions —
All Systems .........................285
▫ Single-Zone Manual Air Conditioning And
Heating System ......................288
▫ Two- And Three-Zone Manual Air Conditioning
And Heating Systems — If Equipped .......289
▫ Two- And Three-Zone Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) Systems — If Equipped ......293
▫ Operating Tips .......................300
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Side Window Demist Outlet5 — HAZARD Switch9 — Climate Control
2 — Air Outlet 6 — Switch Bank10 — Radio
3 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Beverage Cooler/Storage Compartment* 11 — Ignition Switch
4 — Storage Compartment or Remote Display Panel* 8 — Glove Box * If Equipped
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Coolant Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge indicates engine coolant tem-
perature. Any reading within the normal range indicates
that the cooling system is operating satisfactorily. The
gauge pointer will likely indicate a high temperature
when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, in
heavy traffic, or when towing a trailer. If the pointer rises
to the “H” mark, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If
the Air Conditioning A/C system is on, turn it off. Also,
shift the transaxle into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If
the needle remains on the “H” mark, turn the engine OFF
immediately and call for service. (See page 394 for more
information.)
NOTE:The gauge pointer will remain near its last
reading when the engine is turned off. It will return to a
true reading when the engine is restarted.
CAUTION!
Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the en-
gine running, as you would not be able to react to the
temperature indicator light if the engine overheats.
2. Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows the level of fuel in the tank when
ignition switch is in the ON position.
3. Fuel Cap Indicator This symbol indicates the side of the vehicle
where the fuel filler cap is located.
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4. Coolant Temperature Warning LightThis light warns of an overheated engine condi-
tion. If the light turns on while driving, safely pull
over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on,
turn it off. Also, shift the transaxle into NEUTRAL and
idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not
return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and
call for service. (See page 394 for more information.)
NOTE: As the coolant temperature gauge approaches
H, this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will
sound. Further overheating will cause the temperature
gauge to pass H.In this case, the indicator light will
flash continuously and a continuous chime will sound,
until the engine is allowed to cool.CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,”
safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the A/C turned off until the pointer drops back
into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the
“H,” and you hear continuous chimes, turn the en-
gine OFF immediately, and call for service.
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