2010 DODGE JOURNEY warning

Lumbar Support/Recliner
• The lumbar adjust lever is on the outboardside of the seatback. Rotate the lumbar
lever downward to increase the lumbar
support or upward to decrease the lumbar
support as desired.
• Lift the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and
release at the desired position.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against
your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even
fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment
• The control lever is located on the outboardside of the seat. Raise the lever to raise the
seat. Lower the lever to lower the seat.
Power Seat
• The power seat switch, located on theoutboard side of the seat near the floor,
controls forward/back, up/down, and tilt
adjustment.
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CAUTION!
DO NOT place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may
cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is
stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat
• The front passenger seat can be folded flatto allow for extended cargo space. Pull up
on the seatback rel ease lever to fold down
the seatback.
Flip 'n Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage
• The seat latch release-loop is located in the center of the seat cushion between the
seat cushion and the seatback. Pull the loop upward to release the latch and then
forward to open the seat to the detent position.
NOTE: Make sure that objects inside the bin do not interfere with the latch before
closing the seat. Push the seat cushion downward after closing it to make sure it latches
to the base.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seat cushion is locked sec urely into position before using the seat.
Otherwise, the seat will not provide the proper stability for passengers. An improperly
latched seat cushion could cause serious injury.
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REAR SEATS
60/40 Split Second-Row Passenger Seats
To Lower The Seatback
• Locate the seatback release lever on the lower outboard side of the seat.
• Place one hand on the seatback and apply a gentle pressure.
• Lift the seatback release lever with the other hand, allowing the seatback to moveforward slightly, and then release the lever.
• Gently guide the seatback into the folded position.
To Raise The Seatback
• Raise the seatback and lock it in place.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is locked securely into position. Otherwise, the seat will
not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
Forward And Rearward Adjustment
• The control lever is on the outboard side of the seat. Lift the lever to move the seat
forward or rearward. Release the lever once
the seat is in the position desired.
Recliner Adjustment
• The seatback release lever is on theoutboard side of the seat. To recline the
seat, lean back, lift the lever, position the
seatback as desired, and then release the
lever. To return the seatback to its normal
upright position, lean back, lift the lever,
lean forward, and then release the lever
once the seatback is in the upright position.
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Stadium Tip ’n Slide™ (Easy Entry/ExitSeat) — Seven Passenger Models
To Move The Second-Row Passenger Seat
Forward
NOTE:Raise the 20% seatback/armrest
before moving the 60% seat to allow for full
seat travel.
• To allow passengers to easily enter or exit the third-row passenger seats move the Tip
’n Slide™ control lever on the upper
outboard side of the seatback forward, and
in one fluid motion, the seat cushion flips
upward and the seat moves forward on its
tracks.
To Unfold And Move The Second-Row Passenger Seat Rearward
• Move the seatback rearward until it locks in place and then continue sliding the seat rearward on its tracks until it locks in place.
• Push the seat cushion downward to lock it in place.
• Adjust the seat track position as desired.
WARNING!
• Do not drive the vehicle with the seat in this position, as it is only intended for entering and exiting the third row seats. Failure to follow this warning may result in
personal injury.
• Be certain that the seatback and seat are locked securely into position. Otherwise, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An
improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
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50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats With Fold-Flat Feature
To Fold The Seat
• With the second-row passenger seat fullyupright, pull the latch release-loop located
at the top of the seatback upward, push the
seat forward slightly, and release the
release-loop. Then, continue to push the
seat forward. The head restraints will fold
automatically as the seat moves forward.
To Unfold The Seat
• Grasp the assist s trap loop on the seatback and pull it tow ard you to raise the
seatback. Continue to raise the seatback until it locks in place. Then, raise the head
restraint to lock it in place.
• To lock the seatback in a reclined position, pull the latch release-loop located at the top of the seatback upward, allow the seatback to recline, then release the
release-loop.
WARNING!
• Be certain that the seatback is locked securely into position. Otherwise, the seatwill not provide the proper stability for passengers. An improperly latched seat
could cause serious injury.
• Do not allow a passenger to sit in a third row seat without having the head restraint unfolded and locked in place. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal
injury to the passenger in the event of an accident.
• Do not allow a passenger to sit in a third row seat with the second row seatback(s) folded flat. In a collision, the passenger could slide underneath the seat belt and
be seriously or even fatally injured.
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HEATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
• The controls for front heatedseats are
located in the switch bank in the center of
the instrument panel.
• Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a second time to
select Low-level heating. Press the switch a
third time to shut the heating elements Off.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronicillness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been
overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of
the seat.
CAUTION!
Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the heating element and/or degrade
the material of the seat.
TILT / TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
• The tilt/telescoping control lever is locatedbelow the steering wheel at the end of the
steering column.
• Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column.
• To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or downward as
desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering
column, pull the steering wheel outward or
push it inward as desired.
• Pull upward on the lever to lock the column firmly in place.
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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 tilt/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.
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped
• The EVIC can be used to program the following Personal Settings. Press and release the MENU button
until Personal Settings displays, then press the SCROLL
button
to scroll through the settings. Press the FUNCTION SELECT buttonto
change the setting.
• Language • Headlamps With Wipers
• Auto UNLK On Exit • ILLUMIN Approach
• RKE Unlock • Key-Off Power Delay
• Sound Horn With Lock • NAV Turn By Turn
• Flash Lamp Lock • Display ECO Message
• Headlamp Off Delay • Display Units of Measure In
Key Fob Programmable Features
• The following features may also be programmed by using the Key Fob transmitter or the ignition switch and driver's door lock switch.
NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button while you are inside the vehicle will activate the
Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will
cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security
Alarm.
Unlock On First Press
• To unlock either the driver's side, or all doors, on the first press of the UNLOCK button:
• Press and hold the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK
button.
• Release both buttons at the same time.
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SPEED CONTROL LEVER
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF button to activate theSpeed Control.
• CRUISE will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system off.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You
could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose
control and have an accident. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system off
when you are not using it.
Set
• With Speed Control on, push down and release the lever to set a desired speed.
WARNING!
Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a
constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. An accident could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
Accel/Decel
• Push and hold the lever up to accelerate or down to decelerate the vehicle; release thelever to save the new set speed.
• Once a speed is set, tapping the lever up or down will increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).
Cancel
• Pull the lever toward you or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain theset speed in memory.
• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
Resume
• To resume a previously selected speed in memory, push the lever up and release.
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