2015 DODGE JOURNEY stop start

DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Headlight Switch pg. 37
2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 76
3. Turn Signal/Light Lever pg. 36
4. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 6
6. Speed Controls pg. 38
7. Engine Start/Stop Button pg. 12
8. Your Vehicle's Sound System pg. 46
9. Switch Panel
•HazardSwitch
•RearDefrosterpg.42
•ElectronicStabilityControl(ESC)OFFIndicatorLightpg.91
•AirRecirculationpg.43
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) feature. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and
liftgate without having to push the Key Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and
stopping the vehicle with the push of a button.
To Unlock From The Driver Or Passenger Side:
•With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key
Fob located outside the vehicle and within
5ft(1.5m)ofthedriverorpassengerside
door handle, grab either front door handle
to unlock the door automatically.
To Lock The Vehicle:
•Both front door handles have buttons lo-
cated on the outside of the handle. With
one of the vehicle’s Keyless Enter-N-Go™
Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and
within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's or passen-
ger front door handle, push the door
handle button to lock all four doors and
liftgate.
•DoNOTgrabthedoorhandle,when
pushing the door handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s).
Grab The Door Handle To Unlock
Push The Door Handle Button To LockDo NOT Grab The Handle When Locking
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ENGINE STARTING/STOPPING
Starting
•WithavalidKeylessEnter-N-Go™Key
Fob inside the vehicle.
•Place the shift lever in PARK or NEUTRAL.
•While pushing the brake pedal, push the
ENGINE START/STOP button once. If the
engine fails to start, the starter will disen-
gage automatically after 10 seconds.
•Tostopthecrankingoftheengineprior
to the engine starting, push the button
again.
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change
with the push of a button, the RKE trans-
mitter (Key Fob) may have a low or dead
battery. In this situation a back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put
the nose side of the Key Fob against the ENGINE START/STOP button and push to operate
the ignition switch.
Stopping
•PlacetheshiftleverinPARK.
•PushtheENGINESTART/STOPbuttononce.TheignitionswitchwillreturntotheOFF
position.
•If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two
seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 MPH (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off.
Engine Start/Stop Button
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Accessory Positions With Engine Off
NOTE:
The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (Transmission in
PA R K o r N E U T R A L P o s i t i o n ) .
Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
•PushtheENGINESTART/STOPbuttononcetochangetheignitionswitchtotheACC
position.
•PushtheENGINESTART/STOPbuttonasecondtimetochangetheignitionswitchto
the ON/RUN position.
•PushtheENGINESTART/STOPbuttonathirdtimetoreturntheignitionswitchtothe
OFF position.
NOTE:
If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or
ON/RUN (engine not running) position and
the transmission is in PARK, the system will
automatically time out after 30 minutes of
inactivity and the ignition will switch to the
OFF position.
•Incasetheignitionswitchdoesnot
change with the push of a button, the
RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may have a
low or dead battery. In this situation a
back up method can be used to operate
the ignition switch. Put the nose side
(side opposite of the emergency key) of
the Key Fob against the ENGINE START/
STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.
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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors, liftgate, and ignition switch for unauthor-
ized operation.
When the alarm is activated, the interior switches for door locks are disabled. The Vehicle
Security Alarm provides both audio and visual signals repeatedly for three minutes. If the
disturbance is still present (driver's door, passenger door, other doors, ignition) after three
minutes, the parking lights and tail lights will flash for an additional 15 minutes.
To Arm:
•PushtheKeylessEnter-N-Go™START/STOPbuttonuntiltheElectronicVehicle
Information Center (EVIC) indicates that the vehicle ignition is “OFF”. Push the power
door lock switch while the door is open, push the Key Fob LOCK button, or with one of
the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and
passenger front door handles, push the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button located on
the door handle.
NOTE:
After pushing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before
you can lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.
To Disarm:
•PushtheKeyFobUNLOCKbuttonorwithoneoftheKeyFobslocatedoutsidethe
vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, grab the
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle and enter the vehicle, then push the Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button (requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle).
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SEAT BELT SYSTEMS
Lap/Shoulder Belts
•Allseatingpositionsinyourvehicleareequippedwithlap/shoulderbelts.
•Besureeveryoneinyourvehicleisinaseatandusingaseatbeltproperly.
•Positionthelapbeltsothatitissnugandlieslowacrossyourhips,belowyour
abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen
the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug seat belt
reduces the risk of sliding under the seat belt in a collision.
•Positiontheshoulderbeltacrosstheshoulderandchestwithminimal,ifanyslackso
that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack
in the shoulder belt.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
•Thefrontseatbeltsystemisequippedwithpretensioningdevicesthataredesignedto
remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
•Adeployedpretensioneroradeployedairbagmustbereplacedimmediately.
WARNING!
•Inacollision,youandyourpassengerscansuffermuchgreaterinjuriesifyouare
not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other
passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others
in your vehicle are buckled up properly.
•Ashoulderbeltplacedbehindyouwillnotprotectyoufrominjuryduringacollision.
Yo u a r e m o r e l i k e l y t o h i t y o u r h e a d i n a c o l l i s i o n i f y o u d o n o t w e a r y o u r s h o u l d e r
belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
•Aseatbeltthatistooloosewillnotprotectyouproperly.Inasuddenstop,youcould
move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.
•Afrayedortornseatbeltcouldripapartinacollisionandleaveyouwithno
protection. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or
loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or
modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision.
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WARNING!
•DonotplaceitemsoverthetopoftheActiveHeadRestraint,suchascoats,seat
covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the
Active Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or
death.
•ActiveHeadRestraintsmaybedeployediftheyarestruckbyanobjectsuchasa
hand, foot or loose cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Active Head
Restraint ensure that all cargo is secured, as loose cargo could contact the Active
Head Restraint during sudden stops. Failure to follow this warning could cause
personal injury if the Active Head Restraint is deployed.
Head Restraints — Second Row Seats
The rear seats are equipped with adjustable head restraints. To raise the head restraint,
pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the adjustment
button, located on the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head
restraint.
NOTE:
•Theheadrestraintsshouldonlyberemovedbyqualifiedtechnicians,forservice
purposes only. If any of the head restraints require removal, see your authorized dealer.
•ForproperroutingofaChildSeatTether,referto“OccupantRestraints”in“ThingsTo
Know Before Starting” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted could cause
serious injury or death in the event of a collision. The head restraints should be checked
prior to operating the vehicle and never adjusted while the vehicle is in motion.
Third Row Passenger Seats — Seven Passenger Models
These head restraints are non-adjustable and non-removable. However, you can fold them
forward when they are not in use by passengers. Refer to “50/50 Split Third-Row
Passenger Seats With Fold-Flat Feature — Seven Passenger Models” in the Owner's
Manual on the DVD for further information.
WARNING!
Do not allow a passenger to sit in a third row seat without having the head restraint
unfolded and locked in place. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal
injury to the passenger in the event of a collision.
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Flip 'n Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage
•Theseatlatchrelease-loopislocatedin
the center of the seat cushion between
the seat cushion and the seatback. Pull
the loop upward to release the latch and
then forward to open the seat to the
detent position.
NOTE:
Make sure that objects inside the bin do not
interfere with the latch before closing the
seat. Push the seat cushion downward after
closing it to make sure it latches to the
base.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped
by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
WARNING!
•Adjustingaseatwhilethevehicleismovingisdangerous.Thesuddenmovementof
the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly
adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the
vehicle is parked.
•Donotridewiththeseatbackreclinedsothattheseatbeltisnolongerresting
against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be severely
injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
•Becertainthattheseatcushionislockedsecurelyintopositionbeforeusingthe
seat. Otherwise, the seat will not provide the proper stability for passengers. An
improperly latched seat cushion could cause serious injury.
Passenger Seat Storage
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