2014 DODGE JOURNEY child seat

WARNING!
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.
50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats With
Fold-Flat Feature — Seven Passenger Models
To provide additional storage area, each third-row pas-
senger seatback can be folded flat. This allows for ex-
tended cargo space and still maintains some rear seating
room if needed.
NOTE:Prior to folding the third-row passenger seat-
back, make sure the second-row passenger seatback is
not in a reclined position. This will allow the seatback to
fold easily.
To Fold The Seatback
Pull the latch release-loop located at the top of the
seatback upward, push the seatback forward slightly, and
release the release-loop. Then, continue to push the
seatback forward. The head restraints will fold automati-
cally as the seatback moves forward.
Seatback Release
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221

WARNING!
•Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the
Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location
accessible to children. Do not leave the ignition of
a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in
the ACC or ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particu-
larly unattended children, can become entrapped
by the power sunroof while operating the power
sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in
serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could
also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten
your seat belt properly and make sure all passen-
gers are also properly secured.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.
Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any
object, to project through the sunroof opening.
Injury may result.
Opening Sunroof — Express
Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half
second. The sunroof and sunshade will open automati-
cally from any position. The sunroof and sunshade will
open fully and stop automatically. This is called “Express
Open”. During Express Open operation, any movement
of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
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Cargo Tie-Downs
WARNING!
Cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for a child seat
tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision, a tie-down
could pull loose and allow the child seat to come
loose. A child could be badly injured. Use only the
anchors provided for child seat tethers.
Cargo tie-downs are located on both rear trim panels.
These tie-downs should be used to secure loads safely
when the vehicle is moving.
Cargo Tie-Downs
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the
keyless ignition node is in the OFFmode, remove
the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in
a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift
lever.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ACC or RUN mode. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
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WARNING!(Continued)
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the shift lever. Do not leave the Key Fob in or
near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to
children), and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle
equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC
or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
•Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you
must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF
position to the ON/RUN position, and also press
the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift
lever could result.
(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•DO NOT race the engine when shifting from
PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this
can damage the drivetrain.
The following indicators should be used to ensure that
you have engaged the transmission into the PARK posi-
tion:
• When shifting into PARK, firmly move the shift lever
all the way forward and to the left until it stops and is
fully seated.
• Look at the transmission gear position display and
verify that it indicates the PARK position.
• With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever
will not move out of PARK.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 423

Child RestraintsChild Seat Installation ....................101
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint .....97
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt ..............................99
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......90
Child Safety Locks .........................34
Clean Air Gasoline ........................484
Cleaning Wheels ...............................582
Coin Holder ............................ .278
Cold Weather Operation ....................415
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............374
Compact Spare Tire ........................466
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .323
Connector UCI................................ .372
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........372
Conserving Fuel ..........................321 Console, Floor
.......................... .278
Console, Overhead ........................253
Contract, Service ..........................619
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........570
Cooling System .......................... .566
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............569
Coolant Capacity .......................602
Coolant Level ..........................567
Disposal of Used Coolant .................571
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................567
Inspection ............................571
Points to Remember .....................572
Pressure Cap ..........................570
Radiator Cap ..........................570
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............568
Corrosion Protection .......................580
Cupholders ............................ .275
Customer Assistance .......................617
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INDEX 629

Illuminated Entry........................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .225
Intensity Control ........................230
Interior ............................. .230
License ............................. .601
Lights On Reminder .....................227
Low Fuel ............................ .317
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........302
Map Reading ..........................231
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........231
Park ............................... .596
Passing ............................. .230
Reading ............................. .231
Rear Servicing ........................ .598
Rear Tail ............................ .598
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .307
Security Alarm ........................ .310
Service ...............................594
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .302 Side Marker
.......................... .596
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............305
Traction Control ........................446
Turn Signal ............................111
Vanity Mirror ..........................123
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......302
Load Floor, Cargo ........................ .285
Loading Vehicle ..........................494
Capacities ............................496
Tires ............................... .456
Locks ..................................31
Automatic Door .........................33
Auto Unlock ...........................34
Child Protection .........................34
Door .................................31
Power Door ............................32
Low Tire Pressure System ...................474
Lubrication, Body ........................ .560
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INDEX 637

Recorder, Event Data.......................79
Recreational Towing .......................510
Reformulated Gasoline .....................484
Refrigerant ............................. .558
Release, Hood ............................223
Reminder, Lights On .......................227
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................63
Remote Control Starting System .........................27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................22
FCC General Information ..................27
Panic Alarm ............................24
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........18
Programming Additional Transmitters .........18
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........373
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode ...................30
Remote Starting System ......................27
Replacement Bulbs ........................594 Replacement Keys
.........................17
Replacement Parts ........................ .549
Replacement Tires ........................ .469
Reporting Safety Defects ....................621
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ................305
Restraint, Head .......................... .209
Restraints, Child ...........................80
Restraints, Occupant ........................47
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ................287
Reverse Lights .......................... .598
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................537
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ...................293
Rotation, Tires .......................... .473
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................109
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................111
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................621
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................46
Safety Information, Tire .....................450
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