2010 DODGE JOURNEY Owners Manual

Defrost Mode
Air is directed through the windshield and side
window demist outlets. Use DEFROST mode with
maximum blower and temperature settings for best
windshield and side window defrosting.
NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in
MIX and DEFROST, or a blend of these modes even if the
A/C button is not pressed. This dehumidifies the air to
help dry the windshield. To improve fuel economy, use
these modes only when necessary.
Recirculation Control
Press this button to choose between outside air
intake or recirculation of the air inside the
vehicle. A lamp will illuminate when you are in
RECIRCULATION mode. Only use the RECIR-
CULATION mode to temporarily block out any outside odors, smoke, or dust, and to cool the interior rapidly
upon initial start-up in very hot or humid weather.
NOTE:
•If the RECIRCULATION button is pressed when the
system is in MIX, DEFROST, or FLOOR mode the
RECIRCULATION LED indicator will flash 3 times
and then turn off to indicate RECIRCULATION mode
is not allowed.
•Continuous use of the RECIRCULATION mode may
make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may
occur. Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
•In cold or damp weather, the use of the RECIRCULA-
TION mode will cause windows to fog on the inside
because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. For
maximum defogging, select the outside air position.
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•In order to prevent fogging, when the RECIRCULA-
TION button is pressed and the mode control is set to
PANEL, the A/C will engage automatically.
•The A/C can be deselected manually without disturb-
ing the mode control selection.
Economy Mode
If ECONOMY mode is desired, press the A/C button to
turn off the indicator light and the A/C compressor.
Rotate the temperature control knob to the desired
temperature.
Air Conditioning Operation
Push on this button to engage the Air
Conditioning (A/C). A light will illu-
minate when the A/C System is en-
gaged.
NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage
until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds.
Max A/C
For maximum cooling use the A/C and RECIRCULA-
TION mode buttons at the same time.
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Three-Zone Manual Air Conditioning and Heating
Systems — If Equipped
With the Three-Zone Temperature Control System, each
front seat occupant can independently control the Heat-
ing, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning operations coming
from the outlets on their side of the vehicle.
Three-Zone Manual Climate Control
1 — Left Temperature7 — Right Temperature
2 — PANEL 8 — Rear DEFROST
3 — BI-LEVEL 9 — RECIRCULATION
4 — Front Blower 10 — Front DEFROST
5 — FLOOR 11 — Air Conditioning (A/C)
6 — MIX
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The Three-Zone Temperature Control bottom panel controls
rear Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning operations.
The primary control for the rear blower is on the front
climate control unit located on the instrument panel.
Rear Manual Climate Control (Overhead)
The Three-Zone Temperature Control bottom panel has
five positions; off, rear, and a range of blower speeds.
Only when the primary control for the rear blower is in
the rear (RR) position do the second row seat occupants
have control of the rear blower speed.
Three-Zone Manual Lower Climate Control (Rear - ZoneInstrument Panel Control)
1 — RR Rear Control ON 3 — Rear Blower Speed
2 — Rear Blower OFF 4 — Rear TemperatureRear Manual Climate Control (Overhead)
1 — Rear Blower 3 — Rear Climate Control Lock
2 — Rear Temperature 4 — Rear MODE
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Rear Blower Control
The primary control for the rear blower is on the front
climate control unit, located on the instrument panel.
Only when the front control for the rear blower is in the
RRposition do the second row seat occupants have
control of the rear blower speed.
The rear blower control, located in the rear overhead
console, has an off position and a range of blower speeds.
This allows the second row seat occupants to control the
volume of air circulated in the rear of the vehicle.
When the blower knob on the Three-Zone Manual lower
Climate Control (Instrument Panel control) is set to any
position other than the RR, settings will be controlled by
the Instrument Panel lower control.
Rear Temperature Control
To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle,
rotate the temperature control knob counterclockwise for
cold air, and clockwise for heated air.
When rear controls are locked by the front system, the
lock symbol on the temperature knob is illuminated, and
the rear overhead adjustments are inoperable.
The rear airflow modes will mirror the front unit opera-
tion. Rear PANEL mode is automatically selected when
the front control is in the PANEL mode. When the front
unit is in BI-LEVEL mode, airflow will be emitted from
both the upper and lower rear outlets. When the front
control is in FLOOR, DEFROST, or MIX modes, airflow
will be directed out of the rear floor outlets.
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Rear Mode Control
Headliner ModeAir comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each of
these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct
the flow of air. Moving the air vanes of the outlets to one
side will shut off the airflow.
Bi-Level Mode Air comes from both the headliner outlets and the
floor outlets.
NOTE: In many temperature positions, the BI-LEVEL
mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the head-
liner outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets.
Two- and Three-Zone Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) Systems — If Equipped
•
Front Two-and Three-Zone ATC allows both driver
and front passenger seat occupant, and rear seat
occupants to select individual comfort settings.
•Occupants in the vehicle select AUTO mode operation
by a button press on the right rotary knob and a
comfort temperature setting using rotary knobs on the
control unit.
•The system can be controlled manually, if desired.
•SYNC feature links the controls for all three zones,
allowing one comfort setting for the cabin, if desired.
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The Two- and Three-Zone ATC System automatically
maintain the interior comfort level desired by the driver
and all passengers. The system automatically adjusts the
air temperature, the airflow volume, amount of outside
air recirculation and the airflow direction. This maintains
a comfortable temperature, even under changing condi-
tions.
Two-Zone ATC
1 — System On/Off7 — Front MODE
2 — Left Front Temperature 8 — Electric Rear Window De- froster Button
3 — Display Screen 9 — Front DEFROST
4 — Right Front Temperature 10 — Front Blower Speed
5 — Air Conditioning (A/C)
On/Off 11 — AUTO Mode / Blower
6 — RECIRCULATE
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Three-Zone ATC
1 — System On/Off7 — Front MODE
2 — Left Front Temperature 8 — RECIRCULATE
3 — Display Screen 9 — Front DEFROST
4 — Right Front Temperature 10 — Front Blower Speed
5 — Air Conditioning (A/C)
On/Off 11 — SYNC
6 — AUTO Mode / Blower
Three-Zone ATC Lower Control Panel
1 — Rear Blower Speed 4 — Rear ATC Lock
2 — Rear Temperature / Rear
System On/Off 5 — Rear DEFROST
3 — Rear MODE
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