2009 DODGE JOURNEY lock

Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole
on the underside of the hood.To prevent possible damage:
•Before closing hood, make sure the hood prop rod is
fully seated into its storage retaining clips.
•Do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward
push at the center front edge of the hood to ensure that
both latches engage. Never drive your vehicle unless
the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before
driving. Failure to follow this warning may lead to an
accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Hood Prop Rod
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Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off
according to ambient light levels. To turn the system ON,
turn the end of the multifunction lever to the AUTO
position (third detent). When the system is on, the
headlight time delay feature is also on. This means the
headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn
the ignition switch to the LOCK position. To turn the
Automatic System OFF, turn the end of the multifunction
lever out of the AUTO position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the head-
lights will turn on in the automatic mode.
Headlights with Wipers (Available with Auto
Headlights Only)
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned ON
if the multifunction lever is placed in the AUTO position. In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers
are turned OFF if they were turned ON by this feature.
The Headlights with Wipers feature can be turned on or
off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) (if equipped). Refer to ”Headlights With Wipers,”
under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea-
tures)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center” in
Section 4.
Headlight Time Delay — If Equipped
This feature is particularly useful when exiting your
vehicle in an unlit area. It provides the safety of headlight
illumination for up to 90 seconds after turning the
ignition switch to the LOCK position.
To activate the delay, turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK position while the headlights are still on. Then,
turn OFF the headlights within 45 seconds. The delay
interval begins when you turn OFF the headlights. Only
the headlights will illuminate during this time.
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If you turn the headlights, or parking lights, or ignition
switch ON again, the system will cancel the delay.
If you turn the headlights OFF before the ignition, they
will turn off in the normal manner.
The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the EVIC. Refer to “Headlight Off Delay,”
under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea-
tures),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” in Section 4.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
The high beam headlights will turn on as Daytime
Running Lights (DRL) and operate at DRL (lower) inten-
sity, whenever the ignition is ON, the engine is running,
the HEADLIGHT switch is off, the parking brake is off,
the turn signal is off, and the shift lever is in any position
except PARK.NOTE:
The Daytime Running Lights will turn off
automatically when the turn signal is in operation and
turn on again when the turn signal is not operating.
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is turned to the LOCK position, a chime will sound to
alert the driver when the driver’s door is opened.
Fog Lights — If Equipped
To activate the front fog lights, turn ON the
parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull
out on the end of the multifunction lever.
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NOTE:If the multifunction lever is held in the Flash to
Pass position for more than 15 seconds, the high beams
will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds before
activating the Flash to Pass function again.
Interior Lights
Courtesy/Reading Lights
Models with Overhead Console
These lights are mounted in the overhead console be-
tween the sun visors. They are also located in the
headliner above the second row passenger seats. Press
and release the lens to turn ON or turn OFF the light
manually. These lights also turn on when you press the
UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter, open a door or the liftgate, or turn the
Dimmer Control completely upward to the second de-
tent. For models equipped with LED lighting, you can
swivel the lens socket to direct the light as desired. Models without Overhead Console
There are two courtesy/reading lights mounted in the
headliner between the sun visors. Press and release the
button next to the lens to turn ON or turn OFF the light
manually. A courtesy light is also mounted in the head-
liner above the second row passenger seats. Press and
release the lens to turn ON or turn OFF the light
manually. These lights also turn on when you press the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter, open a door or
the liftgate, or turn the Dimmer Control completely
upward to the second detent.
Cargo Light
This light is mounted in the liftgate trim panel. It turns on
when you press the UNLOCK button on the RKE trans-
mitter, open a door or the liftgate, or turn the Dimmer
Control completely upward to the second detent.
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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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Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the Dimmer Control to the first detent to brighten
the odometer and radio display when the parking lights
or headlights are on during daylight conditions.
Interior Light ON
Rotate the Dimmer Control completely upward to the
second detent to turn ON the interior lights.
NOTE:The Battery Saver feature will not activate until
the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. Refer to
“Battery Saver Feature” for additional information.
Interior Light Defeat OFF
Rotate the Dimmer Control completely downward to the
(O) OFF position. The interior lights will remain off when
the doors are open.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The Windshield Wiper/Washer control lever is
located on the right side of the steering column.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
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To unlock the steering column, push the control handle
downward. To tilt the steering column, move the steering
wheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or
shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheeloutward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering
column in position, pull the control handle upward until
fully engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The
tilt/telescoping adjustment must be locked while
driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving
or driving without the tile/telescoping adjustment
locked could cause the driver to lose control of the
vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel Lock
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Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are
designed to “time-out” in the same manner.
It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling
process to prevent possible overheating of the garage
door or gate motor.
If you are having difficulties programming a garage door
opener or a gate operator, replace “Programming
HomeLink” Step 3 with the following:
3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLinkbutton
while you press and release - every two seconds
(“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter until HomeLink 
has successfully accepted the frequency signal. The
indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly when
fully trained.
If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in
at this time. Then proceed with Step 4 under “Programming
HomeLink” earlier in this section.
Using HomeLink
To operate, simply press and release the programmed
HomeLink
button. Activation will now occur for the
trained device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator,
Security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting,
etc. The hand-held transmitter of the device may also be
used at any time.
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button
To re-program a channel that has been previously
trained, follow these steps:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until
the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not
release the button.
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