2020 DODGE JOURNEY Owners Manual

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When the armrest is folded flat, the cupholders
are in the back of the Head Restraint. The Head
Restraint can be adjusted to better position the
cupholders.

Armrest Cupholders

For vehicles equipped with third row seating,
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ere are additional cupholders located in the
trim panels.
In addition to cupholders, your vehicle may also
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equipped with bottle holders. The bottle
holders are located on the door trim panels.
Door Bottle Holder

POWER OUTLETS
A 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet is located in the
center console below the radio. The power
outlet has power available when the ignition in
the ACC or ON/RUN position.

Front 12 Volt Power Outlet

This power outlet will also operate a
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nventional cigar lighter unit. To preserve the
heating element, do not hold the lighter in the
heating position.
WARNING!
If containers of hot liquid are placed in the
bottle holder, they can spill when the door is
closed, burning the occupants. Be careful
when closing the doors to avoid injury.
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A second 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet is
located inside the center console storage area.
Power is available with the ignition is in the OFF,
ACC, or ON/RUN position.

Center Console 12 Volt Power Outlet

A third fused 12 Volt power outlet is located on
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e back of the center console. This power
outlet has power available when the ignition is
in the OFF, ACC, or ON/RUN position.
Rear Seat 12 Volt Power Outlet

A fourth fused 12 Volt power outlet is located on
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e left quarter trim panel in the cargo area.
This power outlet has power available when the
ignition is in the ACC or ON/RUN position.

Rear Cargo Area Power Outlet

CAUTION!

Do not exceed the maximum power of
160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the
160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded
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e fuse protecting the system will need to be
replaced.

The power outlet on the bottom of the
center console shares the fuse with the
power outlet on the back of the console.
The combined usage must not exceed
160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts.
Power outlets are designed for accessory
plugs only. Do not insert any other object in
the power outlets as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of
the power outlet can cause damage not
covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.

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Power Outlet Fuses

POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED

Your vehicle may be equipped with a 115 Volt AC
(150 Watt maximum) power outlet located on the
back of the center console. This outlet can power
mobile phones, electronics and other low power
devices requiring power up to 150 Watts. Certain
high-end video game consoles will exceed this
power limit, as will most power tools.
Power Inverter

The power inverter is designed with built-in
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erload protection. If the power rating of
150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter will
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tomatically shut down. Once the electrical
device has been removed from the outlet the
inverter should automatically reset. If the power
rating exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the
power inverter may have to be reset manually.
1 — F103 20 Amp Yellow — Power Outlet Console
Bin And Power Outlet Console Rear

2 — F102 20 Amp Yellow — Cigar Lighter Instru -
ment Panel And Power Outlet Left Rear Cargo Area

WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Only devices designed for use in this type of
outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt
outlet.
Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use and while
driving the vehicle.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
Many accessories that can be plugged in
draw power from the vehicle's battery, even
when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the
vehicle's battery will discharge sufficiently
to degrade battery life and/or prevent the
engine from starting.
Accessories that draw higher power
(i.e., coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.)
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ll degrade the battery even more quickly.
Only use these intermittently and with
greater caution.
After the use of high power draw accesso -
ries, or long periods of the vehicle not being
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arted (with accessories still plugged in),
the vehicle must be driven a sufficient
length of time to allow the alternator to
recharge the vehicle's battery.
Power outlets are designed for accessory
plugs only. Do not hang any type of acces -
sory or accessory bracket from the plug.
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To reset the inverter manually press the power
inverter button off and on within the Uconnect
Settings. To avoid overloading the circuit, check
the power ratings on electrical devices prior to
using the inverter.
NOTE:
Due to built-in overload protection, the power
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tlet will shut down if the 115 Volt AC
(150 Watt maximum) power rating is exceeded.
Power Inverter Operation
The power inverter is turned on and off using
the Uconnect System.
Vehicles Equipped With Radio 4.3
To turn the power inverter on or off perform the
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llowing:

1. P ress the “More” button on the faceplate
(
located next to the Uconnect display).

2. P ress the “Outlet” button on the
t
ouchscreen (located on the Uconnect
display) to turn the power inverter on or off.
Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect 3/3 NAV
To turn the power inverter on or off perform the
f o

llowing:

1. P ress the “Controls” button on the
t
ouchscreen.

2. P ress the “Outlet” button on the touchscreen
t
o turn the power inverter on or off.

SUNGLASSES STORAGE
To access the storage compartment, push on
the raised bars on the compartment door in the
center of the console and release and the door
will swing downward.

Sunglasses Storage Compartment

WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Do not use a three-prong adapter.

Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.

Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.

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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
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us that on the roof rack does not exceed the
maximum vehicle load capacity.
NOTE:
The roof rack side rails on your vehicle are NOT
de
signed to carry a load without the addition of
crossbars.
Metal crossbars are offered by Mopar accesso -
ries to provide a functional roof rack system.
Se
e an authorized dealer. To Move The Crossbars

1. L
oosen the knobs on top of each crossbar
a
pproximately six turns to disengage the
clamp tooth from the side rail.

Crossbar Knobs
2. R elocate the crossbars, aligning the crossbar
s
tanchions (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. T
ighten the knobs on each crossbar to lock
i
t 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 i
t 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 posi -
tion. The tie down holes on the crossbar ends
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ould always be used to tie down the load.
Check the straps frequently to be sure that
the load remains securely attached.
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WARNING!

Cargo must be securely tied down before
driving your vehicle. 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.

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. Noncompliance 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 wind -
shield, such as wood panels or surfboards,
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ould be secured to both the front and
rear of the vehicle.
CAUTION! (Continued)
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 lift. This is especially
true on large flat loads and may result in
damage to the cargo or your vehicle.
CAUTION! (Continued)

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Instrument Cluster
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS

1. Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions
per minute (RPM x 1000).
2. I nstrument Cluster Display
When the appropriate conditions exist,
this display shows the instrument cluster
display messages. Refer to “Instrument
Cluster Display” in this chapter for further
information.
3. S peedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
4. F uel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the
fuel tank when the Keyless Push Button
Ignition is in the ON/RUN position.
 The fuel pump symbol points
to the side of the vehicle where
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e fuel door is located. 5. T
emperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine
coolant temperature. Any reading within
the normal range indicates that the
engine cooling system is operating satis
-
factorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate a
higher temperature when driving in hot
weather, up mountain grades, or when
towing a trailer. It should not be allowed
to exceed the upper limits of the normal
operating range.
NOTE:
The hard telltales will illuminate for a bulb check
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en the ignition is first cycled.
WARNING!

A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.
You or others could be badly burned by steam
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boiling coolant. You may want to call an
authorized dealer for service if your vehicle
overheats. If you decide to look under the hood
yourself, see “Servicing And Maintenance.”
Follow the warnings under the Cooling System
Pressure Cap paragraph.

CAUTION!

Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads “H,” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle
the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off
until the pointer drops back into the normal
range. If the pointer remains on the “H,” turn
the engine off immediately and call an
authorized dealer for service.