2010 DODGE JOURNEY keyless entry

•Hood closed
•Liftgate closed
•HAZARD switch off
•BRAKE switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
•Ignition key removed from ignition switch
•Battery at an acceptable charge level, and
•RKE PANIC button not pressed.
WARNING!
•Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon-
oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Car-
bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious
injury or death when inhaled.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters
away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls
could cause serious injury or death.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Press and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec-
onds. The vehicle doors will lock, parking
lights will flash and horn will chirp twice (if
programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle
will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute
cycle.
NOTE:
•The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

the rear windows open, then open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sun-
roof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any
window.
LIFTGATE
The liftgate can be unlocked or locked with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or by activating the
power door lock switch located on either front door trim
panel.
NOTE:The liftgate cannot be unlocked or locked with
the manual door lock plungers on the door trim panels or
the door lock cylinder on the driver’s door.
To open the unlocked liftgate, squeeze the handle and
pull the liftgate toward you. Gas props will raise and
support the liftgate in the open position. NOTE:
Because the gas pressure drops with tempera-
ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when
opening the liftgate in cold weather.
Liftgate Release
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Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
three times then automatically turn off.
High/Low Beam Switch
Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch
the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you, to
switch the headlights back to low beam.
Flash-to-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will turn on the high beam headlights until the lever is
released.
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 the lights on or off
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“Language”
When in this display you may select one of three lan-
guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip
functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press
the RESET button while in this display to select English,
French, or Spanish. Then, as you continue, the informa-
tion will display in the selected language.
NOTE:The EVIC will not change the Uconnect™ lan-
guage selection.
“Auto UNLK On Exit”
When ON is selected, all doors and the liftgate will
unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the transaxle is in
the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is
opened. To make your selection, press and release the
RESET button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.
“RKE Unlock”
When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s
door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) UNLOCK button. When Driver Door 1st
Press is selected, you must press the RKE UNLOCK
button twice to unlock the passenger doors and liftgate.
When All Doors 1st Press is selected, all doors and the
liftgate will unlock on the first press of the RKE UN-
LOCK button. To make your selection, press and release
the RESET button until “Driver Door 1st Press” or “All
Doors 1st Press” appears.
“Sound Horn With Lock”
When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when
the RKE LOCK button is pressed. This feature may be
selected with or without the Flash Lamp with Lock
feature. To make your selection, press and release the
RESET button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211

HitchesTrailer Towing ........................ 366
Holder, Coin ........................... 158
Holder, Cup ........................... 156
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 140
Hood Release .......................... 119
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................... 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 18
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Indicator, Traction Control ................. 193
Infant Restraint ........................ 71,72
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 191
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 202
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 94
Instrument Cluster .................... 182,183
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 181Instrument Panel Cover
................... 438
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 439
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 440
Interior Appearance Care .................. 438
Interior Lighting ...................... 121,127
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 130
Introduction ............................. 4
Inverter, Power ......................... 153
Jack Location ........................... 382
Jack Operation ....................... 381,387
Jacking Instructions ...................... 387
Jump Starting .......................... 392
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 19
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INDEX 497

Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System).... 114
Passing Light ........................... 127
Personal Settings ........................ 210
Pets .................................. 83
Phone, Cellular .................... 98,251,252
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ........98,251,252
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 331
Port Universal Serial Bus (USB) ............... 251
USB ............................... 251
Power Brakes .............................. 315
Door Locks ........................... 29
Inverter ............................. 153
Mirrors .............................. 96
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 150
Seats ............................... 104
Steering .......................... 31 1,312
Sunroof ............................. 147 Windows
............................. 34
Windows, Express Down ................. 23
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 457
Power Transfer Unit ...................... 457
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 53
Preparation for Jacking .................... 383
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 47
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 210
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 19
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 338
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 427
Radio, Navigation (Uconnect gps)........... 251
Radio Operation ...................... 252,269
Radio Remote Controls .................... 267
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect studios) . . . 251,252,256,261
Radio (Sound Systems) .................... 251
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Rear Air Conditioning.................... 283
Rear Camera ........................... 137
Rear Cupholder ......................... 156
Rear Liftgate ............................ 38
Rear Seat, Folding .................... 109,117
Rear Window Defroster ................... 172
Rear Window Features .................... 171
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 171
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 94
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 100
Reclining Rear Seats ................... 1 12,117
Recreational Towing ...................... 377
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 354
Refrigerant ............................ 415
Release, Hood .......................... 119
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 125
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 52
Remote Control Starting System ........................ 25 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
................. 19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 267
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 449
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 407
Replacement Tires ....................... 341
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 482
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........188,205
Restraint, Head ......................... 105
Restraints, Child ......................... 71
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 39
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 168
Reverse Lights .......................... 452
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 396
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 173
Rotation, Tires .......................... 343
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 86
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INDEX 503

Trailer and Tongue Weight............... 369
Wiring .............................. 374
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 367
Trailer Weight .......................... 367
Transaxle Additives ............................ 434
Automatic ........................ 298,432
Autostick ............................ 305
Filter ............................... 434
Maintenance ......................... 432
Operation ........................... 298
Overdrive ........................... 303
Selection of Lubricant ................... 457
Transmission ..................... See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 140
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 19 Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
........ 19
Transporting Pets ........................ 83
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 340
Trip Computer .......................... 198
Trip Odometer .......................... 186
Trip Odometer Reset Button .............190,197
Turn Signals ................... 121,126,185,452
UCI Connector ......................... 263
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ...........98,251
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 485
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 263
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port .............. 251
Universal Transmitter ..................... 140
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 353
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 46
Upholstery Care ........................ 438
USB Port .............................. 251
508 INDEX