2012 DODGE JOURNEY warning

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: 1–800–423–6343
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English)
Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French)
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
• To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installedspecial TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a TDD or a
conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY. Canadian residents with hearing
difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered
by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for Voice callers, dial
1–800–855–0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components
contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or
other reproductive harm.
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING
•If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain one free
printed copy of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals on your
DVD by calling 1–800–423–6343 (U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) or by
contacting your dealer.
• Replacement User Guide kits or DVDs or, if you prefer, additional printed copies of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals may be purchased by
visiting www.techauthority.com or by calling 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada). Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover
orders are accepted. If you prefer mailing your order, please call the above
numbers for an order form.
NOTE: A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
98

Air Conditioning............ 28
Airbag .................. 13
Alarm,Panic ............... 8
Arming Theft System
(Security Alarm) ............ 12
Audio Settings ........... 37,39
Automatic Headlights ......... 26
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ................... 28
Automatic Transmission FluidType .............. 89
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks . . 59
AxleFluid ................ 89
Back-Up Camera ............ 31
Belts, Seat ............... 12
Booster Seat .............. 14
Brake Fluid ............... 89
Break-In Recommendations,
NewVehicle ............... 25
BulbReplacement ........... 97
Calibration,Compass ......... 60
ChangeOilIndicator .......... 71
ChangingAFlatTire .......... 73
Child Booster Seat ........... 14
Child Restraint ............. 14
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .... 15
Climate Control ............. 28
Clock Setting ............ 37,39
Compass Calibration .......... 60
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ........... 89
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .... 27
CruiseLight ............... 27
Customer Assistance .......... 98
Customer Programmable Features . . 61
Defects, Reporting ........... 99
Dimmer Control ............. 26
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...... 26
Disarming, Theft System ....... 12
E-85Fuel ................ 90
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ............. 27 Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................ 60,61
Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System .... 34
Emergency Key .............. 8
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .... 84
Jacking ................ 73
Overheating ............. 72
Engine Break-In Recommendations .... 25
Compartment ............. 87
Oil Selection ............. 89
Overheating ............. 72
Starting ................ 10
Stopping ............... 10
Event Data Recorder .......... 85
Exterior Lights ............. 97
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ......... 90
Fluid Capacities ............ 89
Fluids .................. 89
FogLights ................ 26
Folding Front Passenger Seat ..... 18
FoldingRearSeat ........... 20
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........ 84
Front Heated Seats ........... 22
Fuel Specifications ............ 89
Fuses .................. 93
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®)..62
Headlights ............... 26
Automatic .............. 26
Dimmer Switch ........... 26
Heated Mirrors ............. 30
Heated Seats .............. 22
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ............... 62
Hood Release .............. 86
Instrument Cluster ............ 6
Indicators ............... 7
Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights ................. 6,68
Interior Fuses .............. 93
INDEX
101

Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . 26
Introduction............... 2
Inverter Outlet (115V) ......... 64
Inverter, Power ............. 64
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control ........ 50
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ..... 51
Jack Location .............. 73
Jack Operation ........... 73,76
Jacking Instructions .......... 76
Jump Starting .............. 80
KeyFob .................. 8
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........... 9
Lock/Unlock ............ 9,10
Starting/Stopping .......... 10
Lane Change Assist .......... 25
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
forCHildren) .............. 15
Lights Fuses ................. 93
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............. 6
Maintenance Record .......... 92
MaintenanceSchedule ........ 91
Mirrors Heated ................ 30
MOPAR
®Accessories ........ 100
Navigation ................ 46
Navigation Voice Commands ..... 58
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..... 25
Oil Change Indicator .......... 71
Oil, Engine Capacity ............... 89
Outlet Power ................. 65
Overheating, Engine .......... 72
Panic Alarm ............... 8
Phone (Uconnect) ........... 51 Placard, Tire and Loading
Information
............... 95
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ..... 94
Glass Sunroof ............ 31
Inverter ................ 64
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ................ 65
Seats ................. 17
Steering ................ 89
Preparation for Jacking ........ 73
Programmable Electronic Features . . 61
Radio Operation ............ 40
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ..... 26
RearCamera .............. 31
Rear Park Sense System ........ 31
Rear Seat, Folding ........... 20
Recreational Towing .......... 67
Remote Starting System ........ 8
Replacement Bulbs .......... 97
Reporting Safety Defects ....... 99
Restraints, Child ............ 14
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ..... 84
Seat Belts ................ 12
Seats ................... 17
Adjustment .............. 18
Folding Front Passenger ...... 18
Heated ................ 22
Lumbar Support ........... 18
Power ................. 17
RearFolding ............. 20
Setting the Clock .......... 37,39
Shift Lever Override .......... 82
Short Message Service (SMS) ..... 56
Signals, Turn .............. 25
SIRIUS Travel Link ........... 49
SpareTire ................ 73
Spark Plugs ............... 89
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............. 27
Cancel ................ 28
Resume ................ 27
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .... 27
INDEX
102

StartingRemote ................. 8
Steering TiltColumn .............. 24
Store Radio Presets .......... 41
Stuck, Freeing ............. 84
SunRoof ................ 31
Supplemental Restraint System -
Airbag .................. 13
Temperature Control, Automatic
(ATC) ................... 28
Temperature Gauge, Engine
Coolant ................. 72
Text Messaging ............. 56
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..... 12
Theft System Arming ......... 12
Theft System Disarming ........ 12
Tilt Steering Column .......... 24
Tires Air Pressure ............. 95
Changing ............... 73
Jacking ................ 73
Pressure Warning Light ....... 68
SpareTire ............... 73
Towing .................. 66 24-Hour Towing Assistance ..... 68
Disabled Vehicle ........... 83
Recreational ............. 67
Towing Vehicle Behind a
Motorhome ............... 67 Trailer Towing
Trailer and Tongue Weight ..... 66
Trailer Weight .............. 66
Transmission Fluid ................. 89
TurnSignals ............... 25
Uconnect™ Phone ........... 51
Uconnect™ Voice Command ..... 56
Underhood Fuses ............ 94
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink
®) .............. 62
USBPort ................ 50
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System) ....... 59
Voice Commands ............ 56
Navigation .............. 58
Washer Rear .................. 26
Washers, Windshield .......... 26
WheelandWheelTrimCare ...... 96
Wind Buffeting ............. 33
Windshield Washers .......... 26
Windshield Wipers ........... 26
Wiper,Rear ............... 26
INDEX
103

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 15
• How do I move my rear seats? pg. 20
ELECTRONICS
• How do I know which radio I have? pg. 36
• How do I select the AUX music source? pg. 50
• How do I set the clock on my radio? pg. 39
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 46
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth
®with the UConnect™ Hands-Free Voice
Activation System? pg. 51
• How do I hear the audio from my iPod
®through the USB port using the radio?
pg. 50
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 62
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Journey? pg. 66
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 68
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 73
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 80
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 93
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 89
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 91
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 95
FAQ (How To?)
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If you are the first
registered retail owner of
your vehicle, you may obtain a
complimentary printed copy
of the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation/Media Center
Manuals or Warranty Booklet
by calling 1-800-423-6343 (U.S.)
or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or
by contacting your dealer.
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the
vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. Chrysler
Group LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme
caution when using any device or feature that may take their
attention off the road. Use of any electrical devices such as cell
phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other
devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous
and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is
also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is
moving. If you find yourself unable to devote your full attention
to vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and
stop your vehicle. Some States or Provinces prohibit the use of
cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the
driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important
features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s
Manual, Navigation/Media Center Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire
Warranty and 24-Hour Towing Assistance (new vehicles
purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles
purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you find it
useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting
www.techauthority.com. Copyright 2012 Chrysler Group LLC.
IMPORTANT
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your
perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and
your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking.
Never drink and then drive.
WARNING!
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes
of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously
impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal
minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a
designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or
use public transportation.
dRIvING ANd AlCOhOl
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This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with you\
r new Dodge
and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. Howev\
er, it is not
a substitute for your Owner’s Manual.
For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and import\
ant safety
messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media Center Manuals,
Multimedia User Manual and other Warning Labels in your vehicle.
Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For addi\
tional information
on accessories to help personalize your vehicle, visit www.mopar.com or your local
Dodge dealer.
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