2017 DODGE JOURNEY Instrument panel

•Turning on all possible vehicle electrical loads (e.g.
HVAC to max settings, exterior and interior lights,
overloaded power outlets +12V, 115V AC, USB ports)
during certain driving conditions (city driving, towing,
frequent stopping).
• Installing options like additional lights, upfitter electri-
cal accessories, audio systems, alarms and similar de-
vices.
• Unusual driving cycles (short trips separated by long
parking periods).
• The vehicle was parked for an extended period of time
(weeks, months).
• The battery was recently replaced and was not charged
completely.
• The battery was discharged by an electrical load left on
when the vehicle was parked.
• The battery was used for an extended period with the
engine not running to supply radio, lights, chargers,
+12V portable appliances like vacuum cleaner ’s, game
consoles and similar devices. What to do when an electrical load reduction action
message is present (“Battery Saver On” or “Battery Saver
Mode”)
During a trip:
•
Reduce power to unnecessary loads if possible:
– Turn off redundant lights (interior or exterior)
– Check what may be plugged in to power outlets +12V, 115V AC, USB ports
– Check HVAC settings (blower, temperature)
– Check the audio settings (volume)
After a trip:
• Check if any aftermarket equipment was installed (ad-
ditional lights, upfitter electrical accessories, audio sys-
tems, alarms) and review specifications if any (load and
Ignition Off Draw currents).
• Evaluate the latest driving cycles (distance, driving time
and parking time).
• The vehicle should have service performed if the mes-
sage is still present during consecutive trips and the
evaluation of the vehicle and driving pattern did not
help to identify the cause.
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CYBERSECURITY
Your vehicle may be a connected vehicle and may be
equipped with both wired and wireless networks. These
networks allow your vehicle to send and receive informa-
tion. This information allows systems and features in your
vehicle to function properly.
Your vehicle may be equipped with certain security fea-
tures to reduce the risk of unauthorized and unlawful
access to vehicle systems and wireless communications.
Vehicle software technology continues to evolve over time
and FCA US LLC, working with its suppliers, evaluates
and takes appropriate steps as needed. Similar to a com-
puter or other devices, your vehicle may require software
updates to improve the usability and performance of your
systems or to reduce the potential risk of unauthorized and
unlawful access to your vehicle systems.
The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your
vehicle systems may still exist, even if the most recent
version of vehicle software (such as Uconnect software) is
installed.
WARNING!
•It is not possible to know or to predict all of the
possible outcomes if your vehicle’s systems are
breached. It may be possible that vehicle systems,
including safety related systems, could be impaired
or a loss of vehicle control could occur that may
result in an accident involving serious injury or
death.
• ONLY insert media (e.g., USB, SD card, or CD) into
your vehicle if it came from a trusted source. Media
of unknown origin could possibly contain malicious
software, and if installed in your vehicle, it may
increase the possibility for vehicle systems to be
breached.
• As always, if you experience unusual vehicle behav-
ior, take your vehicle to your nearest authorized
dealer immediately.
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NOTE:
•FCA or your dealer may contact you directly regarding
software updates.
• To help further improve vehicle security and minimize
the potential risk of a security breach, vehicle owners
should:
• Routinely check www.driveuconnect.com/software-
update to learn about available Uconnect software
updates.
• Only connect and use trusted media devices (e.g.
personal mobile phones, USBs, CDs).
Privacy of any wireless and wired communications cannot
be assured. Third parties may unlawfully intercept infor-
mation and private communications without your consent.
For further information, refer to “Onboard Diagnostic
System (OBD II) Cybersecurity” in “Maintaining Your
Vehicle”.UCONNECT SETTINGS
The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on the
touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on the
center of the instrument panel that allows you to access
and change the customer programmable features.
Buttons On The Faceplate
Buttons on the faceplate are located on the left and right
side of the Radio 4.3 screen. In addition, there is a Scroll/
Enter control knob located on the right side of the Climate
Controls in the center of the instrument panel. Turn the
control knob to scroll through menus and change settings
(i.e., 30, 60, 90), push the center of the control knob one or
more times to select or change a setting (i.e., ON, OFF).
Buttons On The Touchscreen
Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the Radio
Touchscreen.
CAUTION!
Do not attach any object to touchscreen, doing so can
result in damage to the touchscreen.
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Customer Programmable Features — Radio 4.3
Settings
In this mode the Uconnect system allows you to access
programmable features that may be equipped such as
Display, Clock, Safety & Driving Assistance, Lights, Doors
& Locks, Heated Seats, Engine Off Operation, Compass
Settings, Audio and Phone/Bluetooth Setup through but-
tons on the faceplate and touchscreen.
NOTE:Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a
time. Push the SETTINGS button on the faceplate to access the
Settings screen, use the “Page Up”/“Page Down” buttons
on the touchscreen to scroll through the following settings.
Press the desired setting button on the touchscreen to
change the setting using the description shown on the
following pages for each setting.
1 — Radio 4.3 Buttons On The Faceplate
Radio 4.3 Buttons On The Touchscreen
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Display
After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Brightness +–
NOTE:
The “Brightness” setting can also be adjusted by selecting any point on the scale between the “+” and “–” buttons on
the touchscreen. Mode Day NightAuto
Language English FrançaisEspañol
NOTE:
When in the “Language” feature, you may select one of three languages for all display nomenclature, including the
trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Units US Metric
Voice Response Brief Long
Touchscreen Beep On Off
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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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