2009 DODGE JOURNEY seats

WARNING!
•Cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for a child
seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision, a
tie-down could pull loose and allow the child seat
to come loose. A child could be badly injured. Use
only the anchors provided for child seat tethers.
•The weight and position of cargo and passengers
can change the vehicle center of gravity and ve-
hicle handling. To avoid loss of control resulting
in personal injury, follow these guidelines for
loading your vehicle:
•Do not carry loads that exceed the load limits de-
scribed on the label attached to the left door or left
door center pillar.
•Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
•Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the vehicle to
sway.
•Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a
dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
WARNING!
To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and
use seat belts.
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Retractable Cargo Area Cover (If Equipped) — Five
Passenger Models
NOTE:The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to
secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or
protect passengers from loose cargo.
The removable retractable cargo area cover mounts in the
cargo area behind the top of the rear seats.
The cover, when extended, covers the cargo area to keep
items out of sight. Notches in the trim panels near the
liftgate opening secure the extended cover in place.
The cover rolls away neatly inside its housing when not
in use. You can also remove the cover from the vehicle to
make more room in the cargo area.
To install the cover, position it in the vehicle so that the
flat side of the housing faces upward. Then, insert either the left or the right spring-loaded post (located on the
ends of the cover housing) into the left attachment point
or the right attachment point (shown).
Then, insert the spring-loaded post on the opposite end
of the cover housing into the attachment point on the
opposite side of the vehicle.
Installing Retractable Cargo Area Cover
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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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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. Rear Blower Control
Press the DOWN arrow to decrease or the UP arrow to
increase rear blower speed.
2. 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.
3. Rear Mode Button
Press the DOWN or UP arrow to change the mode of rear
cabin air distribution to Floor, Panel, or Bi-Level.
4. REAR Button
Turns the climate control in the overhead console above
the second row passenger seats ON and OFF. Press and
release the button to change the current setting. The
indicator illuminates when ON.
Three-Zone ATC Lower Control Panel
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5. Electric Rear Window Defroster Button
Refer to “Rear Window Features” in Section 3 for more
information.
The Rear-Zone ATC for the rear passengers is in the
overhead console above the second row passenger seats.1. AUTO
Controls airflow temperature, distribution, and volume
automatically. Turn to this position to select. Refer to
“Automatic Operation — Rear-Zone ATC” for more
information.
2. Rear Blower Control
The blower speed increases as you move the control to
the right from the “O” (Off) position. There are 10 blower
speeds.
3. 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. When the rear
climate control is turned OFF by the rear button on the
Three – Zone ATC, a red indicator will appear at the
bottom of the Rear Temperature Control Knob.
Rear-Zone ATC
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Spare Tire Location
The spare tire is stowed underneath the rear of the
vehicle and is held in place by means of a cable winch
mechanism.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery
areas.
2.Set the parking brake and place the shift lever in
PARK.
3. Turn OFF the ignition.
4. Turn ON the hazard warning flashers.
5. Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being jacked. 6. Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally opposite
the jacking position. For ex-
ample, if changing the right
front tire, block the left rear
wheel.Spare Tire Removal
NOTE:
On Seven-Passenger Models, fold the third-row
passenger seats flat. This will provide more space when
accessing the jacking tools and when operating the winch
mechanism.
1. Remove the jack-handle components 1, 2, and 3 from
storage and assemble them.
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4. Tilt the retainer at the end of the winch cable and
remove it from the center of the wheel.Spare Tire Stowage
NOTE:On Seven-Passenger Models, fold the third-row
passenger seats flat. This will provide more space when
accessing the jacking tools and when operating the winch
mechanism.
1. Remove the jack-handle components 1, 2, and 3 from
storage and assemble them.
Spare Tire Retainer
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