2017 DODGE JOURNEY Owners Manual

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
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
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CAUTION! (Continued)
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.
• 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, damage
to the rear wiper motor may occur.
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on the
climate control panel. Push 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 approximately 10
minutes.
Rear Wiper/Washer Control
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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 win-
dow. 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 heat-
ing 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 win-
dow.
• 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 crossbars.
Metal crossbars are offered by MOPAR accessories to
provide a functional roof rack system. See your authorized
dealer.
To Move The Crossbars
1. Loosen the knobs on top of each crossbar approximately six turns to disengage the clamp tooth from the side rail.
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2. Relocate the crossbars, aligning the crossbar stanchions(end pieces) with one of the vertical marks on the
outboard surface of the side rail for proper positioning.
There are four frontward marks for the front crossbar
and four rearward marks for the rear crossbar. 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 crossbars,
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
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.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your ve-
hicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle,
particularly at high speeds, resulting in personal injury
or property damage. Follow the roof rack cautions
when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
Crossbar Knobs
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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.
• 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 appropriately.
• 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.
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•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 espe-
cially true on large flat loads and may result in
damage to the cargo or your vehicle.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ...........222
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..................223
 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS ........225
▫ Red Telltale Indicator Lights ...............225
▫ Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights .............233
▫ Green Telltale Indicator Lights ..............240
▫ White Telltale Indicator Lights ..............242
▫ Blue Telltale Indicator Lights ...............242
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ...........243
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Location and
Controls ............................ .243
▫ Oil Change Due ...................... .244
▫ Fuel Economy ........................ .245
▫ Vehicle Speed ........................ .246▫
Trip Info ............................ .247
▫ Tire Pressure ......................... .248
▫ Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) . . .248
▫ Messages ............................ .248
▫ Turn Menu OFF ....................... .248
▫ Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message —
Electrical Load Reduction Actions ...........248
 CYBERSECURITY ....................... .251
 UCONNECT SETTINGS ...................252
▫ Buttons On The Faceplate .................252
▫ Buttons On The Touchscreen ...............252
▫ Customer Programmable Features — Radio 4.3
Settings ............................. .253
▫ Customer Programmable Features — Radio 8.4
Settings ............................. .2654

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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CLIMATE CONTROLS ....................297
▫ Manual Three Zone Climate Controls With
Touchscreen — If Equipped ................298
▫ Rear Manual Temperature Control (MTC) — If
Equipped ........................... .304▫
Automatic Three Zone Temperature Control (ATC)
With Touchscreen — If Equipped ............307
▫ Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped ........................... .314
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Side Window Demist Outlet6 — Switch Bank11 — Engine Start/Stop Button
2 — Air Outlet 7 — Uconnect Hard Controls12 — Hood Release Lever
3 — Instrument Cluster 8 — SD Memory Card Slot13 — Dimmer Controls
4 — Uconnect System 9 — Power Outlet14 — Headlight Switch
5 — Glove Compartment 10 — CD/DVD Slot15 — USB/AUX Port
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