2014 DODGE JOURNEY Control panel

CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage:
•Before closing hood, make sure the hood prop rod
is fully seated into its storage retaining clips.
• Do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm
downward push at the center front edge of the
hood to ensure that both latches engage. Never
drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed,
with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the left side of the
instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of the
headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, instru-
ment panel light dimming, interior lights and fog lights.
Headlight Switch
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High/Low Beam Switch
Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch
the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever
toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will turn on the high beams headlights until the lever is
released.
Interior Lights
The interior lights come on when a door is opened.
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is moved to
the LOCK position. This will occur if the interior lightswere switched on manually or are on because a door is
open. This includes the glove box light, but not the trunk
light. To restore interior light operation, either turn the
ignition to the ON/RUN position or cycle the light
switch.
Dimmer Controls
The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is
located on the left side of the instrument panel. Rotating
the dimmer control upward with the parking lights or
headlights on will increase the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights, door map pockets and cupholders (if
equipped).
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Dome Light Position
Rotate the left dimmer control completely upward to the
second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this
position.
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom off
position. The interior lights will remain off when the
doors are open.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control upward to
the first detent. This feature brightens all text displays
such as the odometer, EVIC (if equipped), and radio
when the position lights or headlights are on.
Map/Reading Lights
These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the
overhead console. Refer to “Overhead Console” in “Un-
derstanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further
information.Dimmer Controls
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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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Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on
the climate control panel. Press this button to turn
on the rear window defroster and the heated outside
mirrors (if equipped). An indicator in the button will
illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The
rear window defroster automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 10 minutes.
NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after
soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive
window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
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Uconnect® SETTINGS ...................325
▫ Hard-Keys ..........................325
▫ Soft-Keys .......................... .325
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect® 4.3 Settings ..................325
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect® System 8.4 Settings ............337
 Uconnect® MULTIMEDIA — VIDEO
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES™) —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .350
▫ Getting Started .......................351
▫ Single Video Screen ....................351
▫ Play Video Games .....................352
▫ Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2
While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1 ......353▫
Important Notes For Single Video Screen
System ............................ .354
▫ Play A DVD Using The Touchscreen Radio . . .355
▫ VES™ Remote Control — If Equipped .......356
▫ Remote Control Storage .................358
▫ Locking The Remote Control .............359
▫ Replacing The Remote Control Batteries ......360
▫ Headphones Operation .................360
▫ Replacing The Headphone Batteries .........361
▫ Controls ............................361
▫ Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited
Warranty .......................... .362
▫ System Information ....................364
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iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL ..............372
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ......373
▫ Right-Hand Switch Functions .............373
▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio
Operation .......................... .373
▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e., CD)
Operation ..........................374
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...........374
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .375 
CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................375
▫ Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen —
If Equipped ..........................376
▫ Rear Manual Temperature Control (MTC) —
If Equipped ........................ .385
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) With
Touchscreen — If Equipped ..............389
▫ Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped ........................ .398
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Side Window Demist Outlet6 — Switch Bank11 — Engine Start/Stop Button
2 — Air Outlet 7 — Uconnect® Hard Controls12 — Hood Release Lever
3 — Instrument Cluster 8 — SD Memory Card Slot13 — Dimmer Controls
4 — Uconnect® System 9 — Power Outlet14 — Headlight Switch
5 — Glove Compartment 10 — CD/DVD Slot
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