2009 DODGE JOURNEY child lock

▫Using The Panic Alarm ..................24
▫ Express Down Window Feature ............25
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ........25
▫ Transmitter Battery Service ...............25
▫ General Information ....................26
 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ........27
▫ How To Use Remote Start ................27
 Door Locks ............................28
▫ Manual Door Locks .....................28
▫ Power Door Locks .....................30
▫ Child Protection Door Lock System
(Rear Doors) ..........................32 
Windows .............................34
▫ Power Windows .......................34
▫ Wind Buffeting ........................37
 Liftgate ...............................38
 Occupant Restraints ......................39
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................41
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .....47
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ...................47
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder
System (BeltAlert) .....................48
▫ Automatic Locking Mode ................49
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ............50
▫ Seat Belt Extender ......................50
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▫Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag ............50
▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............63
▫ Child Restraint ........................65
 Engine Break-In Recommendations ...........77
 Safety Tips ............................78
▫ Transporting Passengers .................78 ▫
Lock Your Vehicle ......................79
▫ Exhaust Gas ..........................79
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ..........................80
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ....................81
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Tip Start Feature
Do notpress the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated
Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START
position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The
starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage
automatically when the engine is running.
Ignition Key Removal
Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the key to the LOCK
position and then remove the key.
NOTE:
•For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power window
switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and
ignition-powered power outlets will remain active for
approximately 45 seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front
door will cancel this feature.
•For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power
window switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped),
and ignition-powered power outlets will remain active
for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned
to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will
cancel this feature. The time for this feature is pro-
grammable. Refer to “Key-Off Power Delay,” under
“Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea-
tures)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” in Section 4.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
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If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door,
the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the key is not
inside the vehicle before closing the door.
NOTE:The manual door locks will not lock or unlock
the liftgate.
WARNING!
•For personal security and safety in the event of an
accident, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Unsuper-
vised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe
personal injuries and death.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key in
the ignition. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Door Lock Plunger
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4. Within 30 seconds, depress the power door unlock
switch to unlock the doors.
5. A single chime will indicate the completion of the
programming.
NOTE:If you do not hear the chime, it means that the
system did not enter the programming mode and you
will need to repeat the procedure.
6. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature
in accordance with local laws.
Child Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)
To provide a safer environment for small children riding
in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with a Child
Protection Door Lock system.
To Engage the Child Protection Door Lock System
1. Open the rear door.
2. Insert the tip of the valet key (or alike) into the child
lock control and rotate it to the LOCK position.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door.
Child Lock Control
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NOTE:When the Child Protection Door Lock system is
engaged, the door can be opened only by using the
outside door handle even though the inside door lock is
in the unlocked position.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened
from the outside when the child protection locks are
engaged. Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death. NOTE:
•After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock sys-
tem, always test the door from the inside to make
certain it is in the desired position.
•For emergency exit with the system engaged, move
the lock plunger up to the UNLOCK position, roll
down the window, and open the door with the outside
door handle.
To Disengage the Child Protection Door Lock
System
1. Open the rear door.
2. Insert the tip of the valet key (or alike) into the child
lock control and rotate it to the UNLOCK position.
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3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door.
NOTE:After disengaging the Child Protection Door
Lock system, always test the door from the inside to
make certain it is in the desired position.
WINDOWS
Power windows
The window controls on the driver’s door trim panel
control all of the door windows.
Child Lock Control
Power Window Switches
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There are single window controls on each passenger door
trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows.
The window controls will operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON or ACC position.
NOTE:
•For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power window
switches will remain active for 45 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Open-
ing either front door will cancel this feature.
•For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power
window switches will remain active for up to 10
minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel
this feature. The time for this feature is programmable.
Refer to “Key-Off Power Delay,” under “PersonalSettings (Customer Programmable Features)” under
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
Section 4.
WARNING!
Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the
ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended
children, can become entrapped by the windows
while operating the power window switches. Such
entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
Auto-Down Feature
The driver’s power window switch has an Auto-down
feature. Press the window switch past the first detent,
release, and the window will go down automatically.
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