2009 DODGE JOURNEY climate control

WARNING!
•Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison-
ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. These fumes
could injure you and your passengers. Keep the
liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle.
•If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,
make sure that all windows are closed, and the
blower switch on the climate control is set at high
speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems. The following safety
features are standard on your vehicle:
•Front airbags for both the driver and front passenger
•Supplemental side curtain airbags for the driver and
passengers seated next to a window
•Supplemental front seat mounted side airbags
•An energy-absorbing steering column and steering
wheel
•Knee Bolsters/Blockers for front seat occupants
•Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating
positions
•Pretensioning and load-limiting retractors for the front
seat belts to enhance occupant protection by managing
occupant energy during an impact event.
•All seat belt systems (except the driver’s and second
row center position) include Automatic Locking Re-
tractors (ALRs).
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Lock Your Vehicle
Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended, even in your
own driveway or garage. Try to park your vehicle in a
well-lit area and never invite theft by leaving articles of
value exposed.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
•Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious
and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing
CO follow these safety tips:Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined
areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or
out of the area.
If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine
running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force
outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.
If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make
sure that all windows are closed, and the blower switch
on the climate control is set at high speed. DO NOT use
the recirculation mode.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
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The control switch for the outlet is located in the switch
bank above the climate control.
Press and release the switch once to turn ON the power
outlet. A status indicator in the switch will illuminate in
approximately one second to indicate that power is
available at the outlet. Press and release the switch again
to turn OFF the power outlet. The status indicator will
also turn off.NOTE:
Due to built-in overload protection, the power
outlet will shut down if the 115 Volt AC (150 Watt
maximum) power rating is exceeded.
WARNING!
To Avoid Serious Injury or Death:
•Do not use a three-prong adaptor.
•Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.
•Do not touch with wet hands.
•Close the lid when not in use.
•If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
Power Inverter Switch
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WARNING!
If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle
holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn-
ing the occupants. Be careful when closing the doors
to avoid injury.
STORAGE
Beverage Cooler/Storage Compartment — If
Equipped
NOTE:The Beverage Cooler can keep chilled beverages
cool depending on ambient temperature and climate
control setting. The cooler is intended for non-perishable
beverages only.
The Beverage Cooler/Storage Compartment is located on
the passenger’s side of the instrument panel above the
glove compartment. The beverage retainer inside the cooler is designed to hold up to two 12 oz (0.35 l) cans
when placed horizontally in the retainer. The beverage
retainer is removable to allow for storage of other items
in the compartment when not in use as a cooler.
Beverage Cooler/Storage Compartment
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Press and release the button on the door to open it. The
large door swings upward to allow easy access to the
compartment’s contents.
Beverage Cooler Operation
The blower speed setting on the climate control sets the
rate at which air flows into the compartment. The airflow
control valve inside the compartment determines how
much air flows into the compartment. Turning the valve
rearward increases the airflow, turning it forward de-
creases the airflow, and turning it all the way forward
turns off the airflow.The compartment cools when the airflow control valve is
open, the engine is running, and the Air Conditioning
(A/C) is on or the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
system (if equipped) is set for automatic operation. This
allows you to cool the compartment when the climate
control is in a cooling or heating mode.
Airflow Control Valve
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Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped
The Electric Rear Window Defroster control is
located on the climate control. Press this button to
turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside
rearview mirrors (if equipped). An indicator in the button
will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The
defroster automatically turns off after approximately 10
minutes. For five more minutes of operation, press the
button again.CAUTION!
•Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to
the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.
•Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-
sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
•Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements.
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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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