2019 DODGE JOURNEY climate control

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Recirculation Button
Press and release this button to change the system between recirculation mode and outside air
mode. Recirculation can be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high
humidity are present. Recirculation can be used in all modes except Defrost. Recirculation may
be unavailable (button on the touchscreen greyed out) if conditions exist that could create fog-
ging on the inside of the windshield. The A/C can be deselected manually without disturbing
the mode control selection. Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air
stuffy and window fogging may occur. Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
Front Defrost Button
The Front Defrost button changes the current airflow setting to Defrost mode. The indicator illu-
minates when this feature is on. Air comes from the windshield and side window demist out-
lets. When the defrost button is selected, the blower level may increase. Use Defrost mode with
maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting and defogging.
When toggling the front defrost mode button, the climate system will return to previous setting.
Rear Defrost Button
Push and release the Rear Defrost Control button to turn on the rear window defroster and the
heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator will illuminate when the rear window de-
froster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after ten minutes.
OFF Climate Control OFF Button The Climate Off button or the OFF button turn the Climate Control System off.
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Economy Mode
If ECONOMY mode is desired, push the A/C button to
turn off the LED indicator and the A/C compressor. Rotate
the temperature control knob to the desired temperature.
Also, make sure to select only Panel, Bi-Level, or Floor
modes.
Stop/Start System — If Equipped
While in an Autostop, the Climate Controls system may
automatically adjust airflow to maintain cabin comfort.
Customer settings will be maintained upon return to an
engine running condition.
Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From The
Front MTC Panel
The rear MTC system has floor air outlets at the rear right
side of the 3rd Row seats and overhead outlets at each
outboard rear seating position. The system provides heated
air through the floor outlets or cool, dehumidified air
through the headliner outlets.
The rear system climate controls on the touchscreen are
located in the Uconnect touch system, located on the
instrument panel.The Three-Zone climate control system allows for adjust-
ment of the rear climate controls from the front climate
panel.
To change the rear system settings:
•
Press the REAR CLIMATE button to change control to
rear control mode, Rear display (below) appears. Con-
trol functions now operate rear system.
• To return to Front screen, press the FRONT CLIMATE
button.
Rear Lock
• Pressing the Rear Lock button on the touchscreen on the
Uconnect touchscreen, illuminates a lock symbol in the
rear display. The rear climate controls are controlled
from the front Uconnect system.
• Rear occupants can only adjust the rear control when the
Rear Temperature Lock button is turned off.
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•The rear Manual Temperature Control (MTC) is located
in the headliner, near the center of the vehicle.
Radio 4.3 Manual Rear Climate Controls
Uconnect 3/3 NAV Manual Rear Climate Controls
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Rear Lock Button
Press and release to lock out the rear manual temperature controls from adjusting the rear tem-
perature and blower settings.
Done Button
For Radio 4.3: Press and release this button to complete any climate changes.
Front Climate Button
For Uconnect 3/3 NAV: Press and release this button to change the display on the Uconnect sys-
tem back to the Front Climate Controls.
Rear Passenger Temperature Up and Down Buttons
Provides front occupants ability to control rear temperature.
For Radio 4.3: Press and hold the slide bar to increase or decrease the temperature.
For Uconnect 3/3 NAV: Press and hold the slide bar to increase or decrease the temperature or
Push the up arrow button on the touchscreen to increase the temperature and Push the down
arrow button on the touchscreen to decrease the temperature.
When the SYNC feature is active, the passenger ’s temperature moves up and down with the
driver ’s temperature.
Blower Control
Blower Control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system. There
are seven blower speeds available. Adjusting the blower will cause automatic mode to switch to
manual operation. The speeds can be selected using the buttons on the touchscreen.
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Rear Passenger Climate Control OFF Button
Press and release this button to turn the Rear Climate Controls off.
Mode Control Select Mode by pressing one of the Mode buttons on the touchscreen to change the airflow dis-
tribution mode. The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air comes from the instrument
panel outlets and floor outlets. The Mode settings are as follows:
Panel Mode
Panel Mode
Press this button on the touchscreen to change the air distribution mode to Panel Mode. In
Panel Mode, air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be
individually adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard
outlets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction. There is a shut
off wheel located below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these out-
lets.
Bi-Level Mode
Bi-Level Mode
Press this button on the touchscreen to change the air distribution mode to Bi-Level Mode. In
Bi-Level Mode, air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount
of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
NOTE: Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the
panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
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Rear Manual Climate Controls
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Mode Knob
Mode Knob
To change the mode in the rear of the vehicle, turn the mode Control Knob to the desired mode
setting (Panel/Bi-Level/Floor). When rear controls are locked by the front system, the Rear Lock
symbol on the temperature knob is illuminated and any rear overhead adjustments are ignored.
Panel Mode
Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to
direct the flow of air. Moving the air vanes of the outlets to one side will shut off the airflow.
Rear MTC Control Knobs
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Automatic Climate Controls Overview
Radio 4.3 Automatic Tri-Zone Temperature Controls
Uconnect 3/3 NAV Automatic Tri-Zone TemperatureControls
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Automatic Climate Controls Descriptions
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MAX A/C Button
Press the button on the touchscreen to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when
MAX A/C is on. Pressing it again turns the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode
and the MAX A/C indicator turns off.
NOTE:The MAX A/C button is only available on the touchscreen.
Automatic Temperature Controls — Buttons On The
Faceplate
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