2017 DODGE JOURNEY Owners Manual

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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WARNING!
The weight and position of cargo and passengers can
change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle han-
dling. To avoid loss of control resulting in personal
injury, follow these guidelines for loading your ve-
hicle:
• Do not carry loads that exceed the load limits described
on the label attached to the left door or left door center
pillar. •
Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
• Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle.
Too much weight or improperly placed weight over or
behind the rear axle can cause the vehicle to sway.
• Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dan-
gerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
• To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only,
not for passengers, who should sit in seats and use seat
belts.Retractable Cargo Area Cover (If Equipped) — Five
Passenger Models
NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to
secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or
protect passengers from loose cargo.
The removable retractable cargo area cover mounts in the
cargo area behind the top of the rear seats.
Cargo Tie-Downs
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The cover, when extended, covers the cargo area to keep
items out of sight. Notches in the trim panels near the
liftgate opening secure the extended cover in place.
The cover rolls away neatly inside its housing when not in
use. You can also remove the cover from the vehicle to
make more room in the cargo area.
To install the cover, position it in the vehicle so that the flat
side of the housing faces upward. Then, insert either the
left or the right spring-loaded post (located on the ends of
the cover housing) into the left attachment point or the
right attachment point (shown).Insert the spring-loaded post on the opposite end of the
cover housing into the attachment point on the opposite
side of the vehicle.
Grab the cover handle and pull it toward you. As the cover
nears the liftgate opening, guide the rear attachment posts
(on both ends of the cover) into the notches in the trim
panels. Lower the cover to position the posts into the
bottom of the notches and release the handle.
Installing Retractable Cargo Area Cover
Positioning Retractable Cargo Area Cover
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WARNING!
A cargo cover that is unsecured in the vehicle could
cause injury in a collision. It could become airborne
during a sudden stop and strike someone inside the
vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor
or in the passenger compartment. Remove the cover
from the vehicle when taken from its mounting. Do not
store it in the vehicle.
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear window wiper/washer control is located on the
left side of the steering column.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.Rear Wiper/Washer
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