2017 DODGE JOURNEY Owners Manual

Clock
After pressing the “Clock & Date” button on the touch-
screen the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Set Time and Format 12 hour24 hour AMPM
NOTE:
Within the “Set Time and Format” setting, press the corresponding arrow buttons on the touchscreen to adjust to the
correct time. Show Time Status — If Equipped On
Off
Sync Time — If Equipped OnOff
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Safety & Driving Assistance
After pressing the “Safety & Driving Assistance” button on
the touchscreen the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Park Assist — If Equipped OffSound Only Sounds and Display
NOTE:
The Rear Park Assist system will scan for, and the alert the driver of, objects behind the vehicle when the transmis-
sion gear selector is in REVERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph (18 km/h). Hill Start Assist — If Equipped On
Off
Lights
After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen the
following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Headlight Off Delay — If Equipped 0 sec
30 sec 60 sec 90 sec
NOTE:
When the “Headlight Off Delay” feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights
remain on after the engine is shut off.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped
Illuminated Approach 0 sec30 sec 60 sec 90 sec
NOTE:
When this feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights remain on after the doors
are unlocked with the key fob. Auto High Beams — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
When the “Automatic High Beam Headlamps” is selected, the high beam headlights will activate/deactivate auto-
matically under certain conditions. Daytime Running Lights Ye sN o
Steering Directed Lights — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
When the “Steering Directed Lights” feature is selected, the headlights will turn relative to a change in direction of
the steering wheel. Flash Lights With Lock OnOff
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Doors & Locks
After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touch-
screen the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Auto Door Locks OnOff
NOTE:
The “Auto Door Locks” feature locks all doors automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h). Auto Unlock On Exit OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Auto Unlock On Exit” feature is selected, all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the trans-
mission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened. Flash Lights With Lock OnOff
Sound Horn With Lock OnOff
Sound Horn With Remote Start OnOff
Passive Entry (Keyless Enter-N-Go) — If Equipped On
Off
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Remote Door Unlock Order DriverAll
NOTE:
When “Driver” is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first push of the key fob UNLOCK button, you
must push the key fob UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passenger’s doors. When “All” is selected, all of the
doors will unlock on the first press of the key fob UNLOCK button. If “All” is programmed, all doors will unlock no
matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is grasped. If “Driver” is programmed, only the driver ’s door will
unlock when the driver ’s door is grasped. Touching the handle more than once will only result in the driver ’s door
opening once. If the driver door is opened, the interior door lock/unlock switch can be used to unlock all doors (or
use the key fob).
Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start
After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start”
button on the touchscreen the following settings will be
available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Auto-On Heated Seats — If Equipped Off
Remote Start All Starts
NOTE:
When this feature is selected the driver ’s heated seat will automatically turn ON when temperatures are below 40° F
(4.4° C).
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Engine Off Options
After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the
touchscreen the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Engine Off Power Delay 0 sec
45 sec 5 min10 min
NOTE:
When the “Engine Off Power Delay” feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, Uconnect phone system
(if equipped), DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for
up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. Headlight Off Delay 0 sec30 sec 60 sec 90 sec
NOTE:
When the “Headlight Off Delay” feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights
remain on after the engine is shut off.
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Compass Settings
After pressing the “Compass Settings” button on the
touchscreen the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Compass Variance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
NOTE:
When the “Compass Variance” feature is selected, it allows the compass variance to be set to any number from 1 to
15 per the compass variance zone map figure.
Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differ-
ences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is being driven, illustrated in the zone map. Once
properly set, the compass will automatically compensate for the differences when calibrated, and provide the most
accurate compass headings. Compass
Calibration Ye s
NOTE:
Press “Compass Calibration” on the touchscreen to enter calibration. To start calibration of the compass, press the
“Yes” button on the touchscreen and complete one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free from large metal or me-
tallic objects). A message will appear on the touchscreen when the compass has been successfully calibrated.
Keep magnetic materials away from the rear view mirror, such as Mobile Phones, Laptops and Radar Detectors. This
is where the compass module is located, and it can cause interference with the compass sensor, and it may give false
readings.
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Audio
After pressing the “Audio” button on the touchscreen the
following settings will be available:
Setting NameAdjustable Options
Equalizer BassMidTreble
NOTE:
When in this display you may adjust the “Bass”, “Mid” and “Treble” settings. Adjust the settings with the “+” and
“–” setting buttons on the touchscreen or by selecting any point on the scale between the “+” and “–” buttons on the
touchscreen. Bass/Mid/Treble also allow you to simply slide your finger up or down to change the setting as well as
press directly on the desired setting.
Compass Variance Zone Map
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