2017 DODGE JOURNEY Storage

STORAGE
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment is located on the passenger side of
the instrument panel. Pull on the release handle to open the
glove compartment.
Floor Console Storage
An open storage area, or cubby bin, is located in the floor
console.
Glove Compartment
Floor Console Cubby Bin
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Center Console Storage
There is a storage tray and storage compartment located
under the center console armrest.
Pull upward on the release handle, located on the front of
the lid, to gain access to the storage tray and storage
compartment.The storage tray can be slid forward and rearward or
removed to access the center console storage compartment.
Center Console
Center Console Storage Tray
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WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-
ment lid in the open position. Driving with the console
compartment lid open may result in injury in a colli-
sion.
Sliding Armrest
The center console armrest can also slide rearward for easy
access to the storage area.
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compartment
lid in the open position. Driving with the console
compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision.
Center Console Storage Compartment
Sliding Armrest
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Flip ’n Stow Front Passenger Seat Storage — If
Equipped
The seat latch release-loop is located in 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.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seat cushion is locked securely into
position before using the seat. Otherwise, the seat will
not provide the proper stability for passengers. An
improperly latched seat cushion could cause serious
injury.
Second-Row Map Pocket And Grocery Retainers —
If Equipped
A map storage pocket and grocery retainers are located on
the back of the drivers seatback.
Front Passenger Seat Storage Compartment
Seat Storage And Grocery Retainers
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In-Floor Storage Bin With Removable Liner
NOTE:Position the front seat to at least a mid-track
position to provide easier access to the storage bin.
An in-floor storage bin is located behind each front seat.
Each 1.6 gal (5.9L) bin can hold up to 12, 12 oz (0.35L) cans,
plus ice, or other items. The removable bin liner allows for
easy filling, emptying, and cleaning.
To access the bin, position the floor mat aside (if equipped).
Pull the door latch release-loop upward to release the latch
and then forward to open the bin door. The liner can be removed for easy cleaning.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo Management System
Five Passenger System Features
•
A raised load floor that sits on top of a large built-in
storage bin.
• A tri-fold door built into the load floor that allows easy
access to items in the built-in storage bin.
In-Floor Storage
Removable Liner
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•60/40 split second-row passenger seats with fold flat
feature, which allows for extended cargo space. Refer to
“Seats” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
• An optional front passenger seat with fold flat feature,
which extends cargo space even further. Refer to “Seats”
in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for
further information.
• Cargo tie-downs.
• A retractable cargo area cover (if equipped).
Seven Passenger System Features
•A large built-in storage bin with a hinged hardcover
located in the floor behind the third-row passenger
seats.
• 60/40 split second-row passenger seats with fold flat
feature, which allows for extended cargo space. Refer to
“Seats” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Ve-
hicle” for further information. •
50/50 split third-row passenger seats with fold flat
feature, which allows for extended cargo space. Refer to
“Seats” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
• An optional front passenger seat with fold flat feature,
which extends cargo space even further. Refer to “Seats”
in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for
further information.
• Cargo tie-downs.
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.
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UCONNECT MULTIMEDIA — VIDEO
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) — IF
EQUIPPED ........................... .280
▫ Getting Started ........................ .280
▫ Single Video Screen .....................281
▫ Play Video Games ..................... .281
▫ Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A
Video Is Playing On Channel 1 .............282
▫ Important Notes For Single Video Screen
System ............................. .283
▫ Play A DVD Using The Touchscreen Radio .....283
▫ VES Remote Control — If Equipped .........284
▫ Remote Control Storage ..................285
▫ Locking The Remote Control ...............286
▫ Replacing The Remote Control Batteries .......286▫
VES Headphones Operation ...............286
▫ Replacing The Headphone Batteries ..........287
▫ Controls ............................ .287
▫ Unwired Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited
Warranty ............................ .288
▫ System Information .....................289
 IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL ................295
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS .......296
▫ Right-Hand Switch Functions ..............296
▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio
Operation ........................... .296
▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e., CD)
Operation ........................... .296
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ............297
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE DEVICES . . .297
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9.▪(Stop) – Stops disc play.
10. PROG Up/Down – When listening to a radio mode, pushing PROG Up selects the next preset and pushing
PROG Down selects the previous preset stored in the
radio.
11. MUTE – Push to mute the headphone audio output for the selected channel.
12. SLOW – Push to slow playback of a DVD disc. Push play () to resume normal play.
13. STATUS – Push to display the current status.
14. MODE – Push to change the mode of the selected channel. See the Mode Selection section of this manual
for details on changing modes.
15. SETUP – When in a video mode, push the SETUP button to access the display settings (see the display
settings section) to access the DVD setup menu, select
the menu button on the radio. When a disc is loaded in
the DVD player (if equipped) and the VES mode is
selected and the disc is stopped, push the SETUP
button to access the DVD Setup menu. (see the DVD
Setup Menu of this manual.) 16. BACK – When navigating in menu mode, push to
return to the previous screen. When navigating a DVDs
disc menu, the operation depends on the disc’s con-
tents.
17.  – In radio modes, push to seek to the previous
tunable station. In disc modes, push and hold to fast
rewind through the current audio track or video chap-
ter. In menu modes use to navigate in the menu.
18. ENTER – Push to select the highlighted option in a menu.
19. / NEXT – In radio modes, push to select to the next
station. In disc modes, push to advance to the next
audio track or video chapter. In menu modes, use to
navigate in the menu.
Remote Control Storage
The video screen(s) come with a built in storage compart-
ment for the remote control which is accessible when the
screen is opened. To remove the remote, use your index
finger to pull and rotate the remote towards you. Do not try
to pull the remote straight down as it will be very difficult
to remove. To return the remote back into its storage area,
insert one long edge of the remote into the two retaining
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