2011 DODGE JOURNEY User Guide

Installing The LATCH - Compatible Child Restraint System
• Your vehicle’s second row passenger seats are equipped with the child restraintanchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren.
• All three second-row passenger seating positions have lower anchors that are capable of accommodating LATCH-compatible child seats.
• Rigid fixed lower attachments can only be used in the outboard seating positions. Flexible lower attachments can be used in all seating positions.
• When installing a child seat in the center seating position use one lower anchorage from the outboard seating position and the center seat dedicated lower anchorage.
If two child seats are installed in adjacent seating positions you must use the
vehicle seat belt in the center seating position.
• You should NEVERinstall LATCH-compatible child seats so that two seats share a
common lower anchorage.
Installing The Lower Attachments:
• The vehicle lower anchorages are round bars located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback.
• Loosen the child seat adjusters on thelower straps and on the tether strap so
that you can more easily attach the
hooks or connectors to the vehicle
anchors.
• Attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the seatcover material.
• Tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward
into the seat, removing slack in the
straps according to the child restraint
manufacturer’s instructions.
Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt):
• Attach the tether strap to the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint, being careful to route the tether strap to provide the most direct
path between the anchor and the child restraint, preferably between the head
restraint posts underneath the head restraint.
• Remove all slack and tighten tetherstrap according to child restraint
manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE: Ensure that the tether strap does
not slip into the opening between the
seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.
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Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts
• To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from theretractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch
plate into the buckle.
• Next, extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap
portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so
check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
• Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat, preferably between the head restraint posts underneath
the head restraint.
• Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the tether anchor and remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions.
NOTE: Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the
seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.
WARNING!
• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on
your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter
how strong you are. The child and others could be severely injured or killed.
Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child's
size.
• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause severe
injury or death to infants in this position.
• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant
or child restraint.
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the
child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
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FRONT SEATS
Power Seats
• The power seat switch, located on theoutboard side of the seat near the
floor, controls forward/back, up/down,
and tilt adjustment.
Power Lumbar
• Push the switch forward to increasethe lumbar support. Push the switch
rearward to decrease the lumbar
support.
• Pushing upward or downward on the switch will raise and lower the position
of the support.
Manual Seat Adjustment
Forward/Rearward
• Lift up on the adjusting bar located atthe front of the seat near the floor and
release at the desired position.
Recliner • Lift the rear lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back
and release when seat is in desired
position.
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Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat
• The front passenger seat can be foldedflat to allow for extended cargo space.
Pull up on the seatback release lever to
fold down the seatback.
Flip 'n Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage
• The seat latch release-loop is locatedin 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.
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.
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might
not be properly adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only
adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked.
• 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 severely injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is
parked.
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WARNING!(Continued)
• Be certain that the seat cushion is locked securely into position before usingthe seat. Otherwise, the seat will not provide the proper stability for
passengers. An improperly latched seat cushion could cause serious injury.
REAR SEATS
60/40 Split Second-Row Passenger Seats
To Lower The Seatback
• Locate the seatback release lever onthe 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
move forward 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.
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/Exit Seat) — Seven Passenger ModelsTo 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 orexit 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 itlocks 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.
50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats With Fold-Flat Feature
To Fold The Seat
• With the second-row passenger seat fully upright, 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 strap loop on the seatback and pull it toward 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.
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WARNING!
• Be certain that the seatback is locked securely into position. Otherwise, theseat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An
improperly latched seat could cause you and others to be severely injured or
killed.
• Do not allow a passenger to sit in a third row seat without having the head restraint unfolded and locked in place or seatback(s) folded flat. Failure to
follow this warning may result in the passengers being severely injured or
killed in the event of a collision.
• Do not drive the vehicle with the seat in the Tip 'n Slide™ position, as it is only intended for entering and exiting the third row seats. Failure to follow
this warning may result in you and others being severely injured or killed.
• 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 you or others to be
severely injured or killed.
HEATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
• The heated seats are operated using the Uconnect Touch™ System.
Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 • Press the Climate hard-key (located onthe left side of the Uconnect Touch™
screen) to enter the climate control
screen.
• Press the Driver or Passenger seat soft-key once to select HI-level
heating. Press the soft-key a second
time to select LO-level heating. Press
the soft-key a third time to shut the
heating elements OFF.
• If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to Low-level after approximately 60 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off
automatically after approximately 45 minutes.
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Uconnect Touch™ 8.4• Press the Controls soft-key located onthe Uconnect Touch™ screen.
• Press the Driver or Passenger seat soft-key once to select HI-level
heating. Press the soft-key a second
time to select LO-level heating. Press
the soft-key a third time to shut the
heating elements OFF.
• If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to Low-level after approximately 60 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off
automatically after approximately 45 minutes.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age,chronic illness, 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.
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