2015 DODGE JOURNEY Owners Manual

Rotate the switch upward to the first detent
position for rear wiper operation.
Rotate the switch upward past the first detent
position to activate the rear washer. The washer
pump will continue to operate as long as the switch is
held. Upon release, the wiper will cycle three times
before returning to the set position.
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned
to the LOCK position, the wiper will automatically return
to the “Park” position. When the vehicle is restarted, the
Rear Wiper/Washer
Rear Wiper/Washer Control
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wiper will resume function at whichever position the
switch is set at.
CAUTION!
•Turn the rear wiper off when driving through an
automatic car wash. Damage to the rear wiper may
result if the rear wiper switch is left in the ON
position.
•In cold weather, always turn off the rear wiper
switch and allow the rear wiper to return to the
park position before turning off the engine. If the
rear wiper switch is left on and the rear wiper
freezes to the window, damage to the rear wiper
motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents
the rear wiper blade from returning to the park
position. If the rear wiper control is turned off and
the blade cannot return to the park position, dam-
age to the rear wiper motor may occur.
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.
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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.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
The roof rack cross rails and side rails are designed to
carry cargo weight. The load must not exceed 150 lbs
(68 kg), and it should be distributed uniformly over the
cross rails. In addition, the roof rack does not increase the
total load carrying capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the
total load of cargo inside the vehicle plus that on the roof
rack does not exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity.
NOTE:The roof rack side rails on your vehicle are NOT
designed to carry a load without the addition of cross-
bars.
Metal crossbars are offered by MOPAR® accessories to
provide a functional roof rack system. See your autho-
rized dealer.
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To Move The Crossbars
1. Loosen the knobs on top of each crossbar approxi-
mately six turns to disengage the clamp tooth from the
side rail.
2. Relocate the crossbars, aligning the crossbar stan-
chions (end pieces) with one of the vertical marks on
the outboard surface of the side rail for proper posi-
tioning. There are four frontward marks for the front
crossbar and four rearward marks for the rear cross-
bar. Make sure the crossbars remain equally spaced or
parallel at any position for proper function.
3. Tighten the knobs on each crossbar to lock it in
position. As you tighten the knob, make sure the
clamp tooth engages completely into the side rail slot.
4. Attempt to move the crossbar to ensure that it is
locked in position.
NOTE:
•To help control wind noise when installing the cross-
bars, make sure the arrows marked on the underside
of the crossbars face the front of the vehicle.
•To help reduce the amount of wind noise when the
crossbars are not in use, fasten the front crossbar in the
fourth position from the front and the rear crossbar in
Crossbar Knobs
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the eighth position. The tie down holes on the crossbar
ends should always be used to tie down the load.
Check the straps frequently to be sure that the load
remains securely attached.
CAUTION!
•To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, DO
NOT carry any loads on the roof rack without the
crossbars installed. The load should be secured and
placed on top of the crossbars, not directly on the
roof. If it is necessary to place the load on the roof,
place a blanket or other protective layer between
the load and the roof surface.
•Crossbars should remain equally spaced or parallel
at any roof rack position for proper function. Non-
compliance could result in damage to the roof rack,
cargo, and vehicle.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do
not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of
150 lb (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads as
evenly as possible and secure the load appropri-
ately.
•Long loads, which extend over the windshield,
such as wood panels or surfboards, should be
secured to both the front and rear of the vehicle.
•Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully
when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof
rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby
truck traffic, can add sudden upward loads. This is
especially true on large flat loads and may result in
damage to the cargo or your vehicle.
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WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per-
sonal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack
cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
!INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES..........296
!INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.................297
!INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS.....298
!ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)..............................307
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays............................309
▫EVIC White Indicators..................312
▫EVIC Amber Indicators.................312
▫EVIC Red Indicators...................313
▫Oil Change Due......................315
▫Fuel Economy........................316
▫Vehicle Speed........................318
▫Trip Info...........................318
▫Ti re P S I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..319
▫Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) . .319
▫Messages...........................320
▫Turn Menu OFF.......................320
!Uconnect® SETTINGS...................320
▫Buttons On The Faceplate................320
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▫Buttons On The Touchscreen..............320
▫Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect® 4.3 Settings..................321
▫Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect® System 8.4 Settings............333
!Uconnect® MULTIMEDIA — VIDEO
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES™) — IF
EQUIPPED...........................347
▫Getting Started.......................348
▫Single Video Screen....................348
▫Play Video Games.....................349
▫Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A
Video Is Playing On Channel 1............350
▫Important Notes For Single Video Screen
System.............................351
▫Play A DVD Using The Touchscreen Radio . . .352
▫VES™ Remote Control — If Equipped.......353
▫Remote Control Storage.................356
▫Locking The Remote Control.............357
▫Replacing The Remote Control Batteries......357
▫Headphones Operation.................357
▫Replacing The Headphone Batteries.........358
▫Controls............................358
▫Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited
Warranty...........................359
▫System Information....................361
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