2015 DODGE JOURNEY wipers

▫50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats With
Fold-Flat Feature — Seven Passenger Models . .218
!TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD.........220
!LIGHTS.............................222
▫Headlight Switch.....................222
▫Automatic Headlights — If Equipped.......223
▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only).............223
▫Headlight Time Delay..................224
▫Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped.........................224
▫Lights-On Reminder...................225
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............225
▫Multifunction Lever...................226
▫Turn Signals.........................226
▫Lane Change Assist...................227
▫High/Low Beam Switch................227
▫Flash-To-Pass........................227
▫Interior Lights.......................227
▫Map/Reading Lights...................229
!WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS......229
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............230
▫Windshield Wiper Operation.............231
▫Windshield Washers...................232
▫Mist Feature.........................233
▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only).............233
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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 op-
eration.
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 headlights
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
after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is
placed in the AUTO position and programmable feature
Headlight Switch
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is set to ON. 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/Customer Programmable Fea-
tures” in “Understanding Your Instrument 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.
To activate the delay feature, turn OFF the ignition switch
while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off the
headlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval begins
when the headlight switch is turned off.
NOTE:The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds
of turning the ignition OFF to activate this feature.
If you turn the headlights, parking lights or ignition
switch ON again, the system will cancel the delay.
If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will
turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE:The Headlight Time Delay is programmable us-
ing the Uconnect® System, refer to “Uconnect® Settings
— Customer Programmable Features” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
The Daytime Running Lights will turn ON the first time
the vehicle is shifted out of PARK, and remain ON unless
the parking brake is applied. Upon returning to the
PARK position, the DRLs will turn OFF. DRLs will turn
OFF when the ignition is switched OFF.
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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 dimmer control upward to the first detent.
This feature brightens all text displays such as the
odometer, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),
and radio when the parking 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.
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
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
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delay varies from a minimum of one cycle every second
to a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between
cycles.
NOTE:The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed.
If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h),
delay times will be doubled.
Windshield Wiper Operation
Rotate the end of the lever upward, to the first detent past
the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper operation.
Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent
past the intermittent settings for high-speed wiper opera-
tion.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.
Front Wiper Control
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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.
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.
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only)
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is
placed in the AUTO position and programmable feature
is set to ON. 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/Customer Programmable Fea-
tures” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
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Brake Control System” in “Starting And Operating” for
system function and operating information. To make
your selection, press the “Hill Start Assist” button on the
touchscreen and select “ON” or “OFF.” Then press the
back arrow button on the touchscreen.
Lights
•Illuminated Approach
Press the “Illuminated Approach” button on the touch-
screen to change this display. When this feature is se-
lected, 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, press the “0,” “30,”
“60” or “90” button on the touchscreen. Then press the
back arrow button on the touchscreen.
•Headlights With Wipers
Press the “Headlights With Wipers” button on the touch-
screen to change this display. When this feature is se-
lected, 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, press
the “Headlights With Wipers” button on the touchscreen
and select “ON” or “OFF.” Then press the back arrow
button on the touchscreen.
•Auto High Beams
Press the “Auto High Beams” button on the touchscreen
to change this display. When this feature is selected, the
high beam headlights will deactivate automatically un-
der certain conditions. To make your selection, press the
“Auto High Beams” button on the touchscreen and select
“ON” or “OFF.” Then press the back arrow button on the
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