2009 DODGE JOURNEY Owners Manual

NOTE:This setting works best in cold or snowy condi-
tions that require extra heat to the windshield. This
setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing
moisture on the windshield.
•Defrost Air is directed through the windshield and side
window demist outlets. For vehicles equipped
with a three-zone system, air is directed through the floor
outlet in the right quarter trim panel, unless the climate
control for the rear passengers is ON and in Panel mode.
NOTE: Use this mode with maximum blower and
temperature settings for best windshield and side win-
dow defrosting.
•Recirculation Control Use this button to block the flow of outside air
from coming into the passenger compartment. NOTE:
•Only use the Recirculation mode as a temporary
means to block out any outside odors, smoke, or dust,
and to cool the interior rapidly upon initial start up in
very hot or humid weather.
•Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make
the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur.
Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
•The use of the Recirculation mode in cold or damp
weather will cause windows to fog on the inside,
because of moisture build-up inside the vehicle. Select
the outside air position for maximum defogging.
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Single-Zone Manual Air Conditioning and Heating
System
1. Blower Control
The blower speed increases as you move the control to
the right from the “O” (Off) position. There are four
blower speeds.2. Temperature Control
Turn left for cooler or right for warmer temperature
settings.
3. Mode Control
Turn to select either a primary mode as identified by the
symbols on the control, or a blend of two of these modes.
The closer the setting is to a particular symbol, the more
air distribution you receive from that mode. See Note
1
and2
4. Electric Rear Window Defroster Control
Refer to “Rear Window Features” in Section 3 for more
information.
5. A/C Control
Press and release to change the current setting. The
indicator illuminates when ON. See Note
3
Single-Zone Manual Climate Control
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6. Recirculation Mode Control
Press and release to change the current setting. The
indicator illuminates when ON.
Note
1-The A/C compressor operates in Mix and
Defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the A/C
control is not pressed. This dehumidifies the air to help
dry the windshield. To improve fuel economy, use these
modes only when necessary.
Note
2- The A/C will engage automatically to prevent
fogging when the Recirculation button is pressed and the
Mode control is set to Panel or Panel/Floor. The A/C can
be deselected manually without disturbing the Mode
control selection.
Note
3- For maximum cooling, use A/C and recirculation
at the same time. If economy mode is desired, turn OFF
the A/C and turn the Temperature control to the desired
temperature setting.
Two- and Three-Zone Manual Air Conditioning
and Heating Systems — If Equipped
1. Left Front Temperature Control
Provides left front seat occupant with independent tem-
perature control. Turn left for cooler or right for warmer
temperature settings.
Two-Zone Manual Climate Control
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2. Panel Mode Button
Press and release to select. The indicator illuminates
when selected.
3. Bi-Level Mode Button
Press and release to select. The indicator illuminates
when selected.
4. Front Blower Control
The blower speed increases as you move the control to
the right from the “O” (Off) position. There are four
blower speeds.
5. Floor Mode Button
Press and release to select. The indicator illuminates
when selected.
6. Mix Mode Button
Press and release to select. The indicator illuminates
when selected.7. Right Front Temperature Control
Provides right front seat occupant with independent
temperature control. Turn left for cooler or right for
warmer temperature settings.
8. Electric Rear Window Defroster Button
Refer to “Rear Window Features” in Section 3 for more
information.
9. Recirculation Mode Button
Press and release to change the current setting. The
indicator illuminates when ON.
10. Defrost Mode Button
Press and release to select. The indicator illuminates
when selected.
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11. A/C Button
Press and release to change the current setting. The
indicator illuminates when ON.1. RR Control
Turns the climate control in the overhead console above
the second row passenger seats ON and OFF. Press and
release to change the current setting.
2. Rear Blower Control
The blower speed increases as you move the control to
the right from the “O” (Off) position. There are three
blower speeds.
3. Rear Temperature Control
Provides independent temperature control for the rear
cabin. Turn left for cooler or right for warmer tempera-
ture settings in the rear cabin.
Rear-Zone Manual Climate Control
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The Rear-Zone Manual Climate Control for the rear
passengers is located in the overhead console above the
second row passenger seats.1. Rear Blower Control
The blower speed increases as you move the control to
the right from the “O” (Off) position. There are three
blower speeds.
2. Rear Temperature Control
Provides rear seat occupants with independent tempera-
ture control. Turn left for cooler or right for warmer
temperature settings in the rear cabin.
3. Lockout
This indicator illuminates when the climate control is
turned OFF by the RR control on the Rear-Zone Manual
Climate Control in the instrument panel.
4. Rear Mode Control
Turn to select Panel, Bi-Level, or Floor for the mode of
rear cabin air distribution.
Rear-Zone Manual Climate Control
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Two- and Three-Zone Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) Systems — If Equipped
1. ATC ON/OFF Button
Press and release to change the current setting.2. Left Front Temperature Control
Provides left front seat occupant with independent tem-
perature control. Turn left for cooler or right for warmer
temperature settings.
3. Display Screen
Shows the current blower speed, mode, and temperature
settings, and it will display an indicator when Recircula-
tion mode is ON and when the A/C is ON.
4. Right Front Temperature Control
Provides right front seat occupant with independent
temperature control. Turn left for cooler or right for
warmer temperature settings.
5. A/C Button
Press and release to change the current setting.
6. Recirculation Mode Button
Press and release to change the current setting. See Note1
Two-Zone ATC
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7. Mode Button
Press the DOWN or UP arrow to change the mode of air
distribution to Floor, Panel, Bi-Level, or Mix.
8. Electric Rear Window Defroster Button
Refer to “Rear Window Features” in Section 3 for more
information.
9. Defrost Mode Button
Press and release to select. The indicator illuminates
when ON.
10. Front Blower Button
Press the DOWN arrow to decrease or the UP arrow to
increase blower speed.
11. AUTO Button
Controls airflow temperature, distribution, volume, and
the amount of air recirculation automatically. Press and
release to select. Refer to “Automatic Operation — Two-
and Three-Zone ATC” for more information.Note1-
To prevent window fogging, Recirculation Mode
will not operate when either Defrost or Mix mode is
selected. Doing so will cause the indicator to blink and
then turn OFF.
1. ATC ON/OFF Button
Press and release to change the current setting.
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