2013 DODGE JOURNEY wipers

▫60/40 Split Second-Row Passenger Seats.....209
▫50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats
With Fold-Flat Feature — Seven Passenger
Models............................216
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD.........218
LIGHTS.............................220
▫Headlight Switch.....................220
▫Automatic Headlights — If Equipped.......221
▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available with
Automatic Headlights Only).............231
▫Headlight Time Delay..................221
▫Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped.........................222
▫Lights-On Reminder...................222▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............223
▫Multifunction Lever...................224
▫Turn Signals.........................224
▫Lane Change Assist...................225
▫High/Low Beam Switch................225
▫Flash-To-Pass........................225
▫Interior Lights.......................225
▫Map/Reading Lights...................227
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS......227
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............228
▫Windshield Wiper Operation.............228
▫Windshield Washers...................230
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▫Mist Feature.........................230
▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available with
Automatic Headlights Only).............231
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .231
HEATED STEERING WHEEL —
IF EQUIPPED.........................232
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED.........................234
▫To Activate..........................235
▫To Set A Desired Speed.................235
▫To Deactivate........................236
▫To Resume Speed.....................236
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............236
▫To Accelerate For Passing................236PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED.........................237
▫ParkSense® Sensors....................238
▫ParkSense® Warning Display.............238
▫ParkSense® Display....................238
▫Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®........241
▫Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist
System.............................242
▫Cleaning The ParkSense® System..........242
▫ParkSense® System Usage Precautions.......243
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA —
IF EQUIPPED.........................245
▫Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With
Touch Screen Radio....................247
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Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent for
parking lights and instrument panel light operation. Rotate
the headlight switch to the second detent for headlight,
parking light and instrument panel light operation.
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off
according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on,
rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the AUTO
position. When the system is on, the headlight time delay
feature is also on. This means the headlights will stay on for
up to 90 seconds after you place the ignition into the OFF
position. To turn the automatic system off, move the
headlight switch out of the AUTO position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the head-
lights will come on in the automatic mode.
Headlights On With Wipers (Available with
Automatic Headlights Only)
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on
if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position. In
addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are
turned off if they were turned on by this feature.
NOTE:The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be
turned on or off using the Uconnect® System, refer to
“Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information.
Headlight Time Delay
This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination
for up to 90 seconds when leaving your vehicle in an
unlit area.
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Map/Reading Lights
These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the
overhead console. Refer to “Overhead Console” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further infor-
mation.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on
the left side of the steering column.
The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch,
located at the end of the lever. For information on using
the rear window wiper/washer, refer to “Rear Window
Features” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Ve-
hicle”.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
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NOTE:The wipers will automatically return to the
“park” position if you turn OFF the ignition switch while
they are operating. The wipers will resume operation
when you turn the ignition switch back to the ON
position.
CAUTION!
•Turn the windshield wipers OFF when driving
through an automatic car wash. Damage to the
windshield wipers may result if the wiper control
is left in any position other than OFF.
•In cold weather, always turn OFF the wiper switch
and allow the wipers to return to the park position
before turning OFF the engine. If the wiper switch
is left ON and the wipers freeze to the windshield,
damage to the wiper motor may occur when the
vehicle is restarted.
•
Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the
windshield wiper blades from returning to the “park”
position. If the windshield wiper control is turned
OFF, and the blades cannot return to the “park”
position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.Front Wiper Control
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Windshield Washers
To use the windshield washer, push the washer knob,
located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to
the second detent.
If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in
the delay range, the wipers will operate in low-speed for
two or three wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then
resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in
the OFF position, the wipers will operate for two or three
wipe cycles and then turn OFF.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to a collision. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of
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the windshield during freezing weather, warm the
windshield with the defroster before and during
windshield washer use.
Mist Feature
Push the washer knob, located on the end of the multi-
function lever, inward to the first detent to activate a
single wipe cycle to clear the windshield of road mist or
spray from a passing vehicle. The wipers will continue to
operate until you release the lever.
NOTE:The mist feature does not activate the washer
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the
windshield. The wash function must be used in order to
spray the windshield with washer fluid.
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Headlights On With Wipers (Available with
Automatic Headlights Only)
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on
if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position. In
addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are
turned off if they were turned on by this feature.
NOTE:The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be
turned on or off using the Uconnect® System, refer to
“Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information.
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping control
handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of
the steering column.
To unlock the steering column, push the control handle
downward. 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 out-
ward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering
column in position, pull the control handle upward until
fully engaged.
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Control Handle
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•Hill Start Assist — If Equipped
Touch the Hill Start Assist soft-key to change this display.
When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist (HSA)
system is active. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control
System” in “Starting And Operating” for system function
and operating information. To make your selection, touch
the Hill Start Assist soft-key and select ON or OFF. Then
touch the arrow back soft-key.
Lights
•Illuminated Approach
Touch the Illuminated Approach soft-key to change this
display. When this feature is selected, the headlights will
activate and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when
the doors are unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter. To change the Illuminated Approach
status, touch the 0, 30, 60 or 90 soft-key. Then touch the
arrow back soft-key.•Headlights With Wipers
Touch the Headlights With Wipers soft-key to change this
display. When this feature is selected, and the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn
on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned
on. The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are
turned off if they were turned on by this feature. To make
your selection, touch the Headlights With Wipers soft-
key and select ON or OFF. Then touch the arrow back
soft-key.
•Auto High Beams “SmartBeams™”
Touch the Auto High Beams soft-key to change this display.
When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights will
deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To make
your selection, touch the Auto High Beams soft-key and
select ON or OFF. Then touch the arrow back soft-key. Refer
to “Lights/SmartBeam™ — If Equipped” in “Understand-
ing The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
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