2020 DODGE JOURNEY Owners Manual

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Your vehicle may be equipped with an
instrument cluster display, which offers useful
information to the driver. With the ignition in

the OFF mode, opening/closing of a door will
a c

tivate the display for viewing, and display
the total miles, or kilometers, in the odometer.
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ur instrument cluster display is designed to
display important information about your
vehicle’s systems and features. Using a driver
interactive display located on the instrument
panel, your instrument cluster display can show
you how systems are working and give you
warnings when they aren’t. The steering wheel
mounted controls allow you to scroll through
and enter the main menus and submenus.
You can access the specific information you
w a

nt and make selections and adjustments.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
L
OCATION AND CONTROLS
The instrument cluster display features a
driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster.
Instrument Cluster Display

This system allows the driver to select a variety
o f

useful information by pushing the switches
mounted on the steering wheel. The menu
items consist of the following:
Radio Info
Fuel Economy
Vehicle Speed
Trip Info
Tire Pressure
Vehicle Information
Messages
Turn Menu OFF The system allows the driver to select
i
n

formation by pushing the following buttons
mounted on the steering wheel:

Instrument Cluster Display Controls

Up Arrow Button Push and release the up
arrow
button to scroll upward through the
m a

in menus and submenus.
Down Arrow Button
Push and release the do
wn arrow
button to scroll downward through
t h

e main menus and submenus.
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Right Arrow Button
Push and release the ri
ght arrow
button for access to main menus or
s u

bmenus. Push and hold the right
arrow button for two seconds to
reset features.
Back Button
Push and release the BA
CK button
to scroll back to a previous menu.
OIL CHANGE DUE
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil
change indicator system. The “Oil Change Due”
message will appear in the instrument cluster
display for five seconds after a single chime has
sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil
change interval. The engine oil change indicator
system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate
dependent upon your personal driving style. Unless reset, this message will continue to
d
i

splay each time you cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position. To turn off the message
temporarily, push and release the up arrow
button. To reset the oil change indicator system
(after performing the scheduled maintenance),
perform the following procedure:

1. W ithout pushing the brake pedal, push and
r
elease the ENGINE START/STOP button
and cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN
position (do not start the engine).

2. Fully push the accelerator pedal, slowly, t
hree times within 10 seconds.
3. W ithout pushing the brake pedal, push and
r
elease the ENGINE START/STOP button
once to return the ignition to the OFF/LOCK
position.
NOTE:

If the indicator message illuminates when you
s t

art the vehicle, the oil change indicator system
did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
S
ELECTABLE MENU ITEMS
Push and release the up or down arrow button
until the desired Selectable Menu item is
displayed in the instrument cluster display.
Follow the Menu or submenu prompts as
d e

sired.
Fuel Economy

Push and release the up or down arrow button
until “Fuel Economy” displays highlighted in the
instrument cluster display and push the right
arrow button. The following Fuel Economy
functions will display in the instrument cluster
display:

Average Fuel Economy
Distance To Empty (DTE)
Instantaneous Fuel Economy

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Average Fuel Economy
Shows the average fuel economy since the last
re

set. When the fuel economy is reset, the
display will read “RESET” or show dashes for
two seconds. Then, the history information will
be erased, and the averaging will continue from
the last fuel average reading before the reset.

Fuel Economy

Distance To Empty (DTE)
Shows the estimated distance that can be
t r

aveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This
estimated distance is determined by a weighted
average of the instantaneous and average fuel
economy, according to the current fuel tank
level. DTE cannot be reset through the right
arrow button. NOTE:

Significant changes in driving style or vehicle
l o

ading will greatly affect the actual drivable
distance of the vehicle, regardless of the DTE
displayed value.
When the DTE value is less than 30 miles
(4

8 km) estimated driving distance, the DTE
d i

splay will change to a “LOW FUEL” message.
This display will continue until the vehicle runs
out of fuel. Adding a significant amount of fuel
to the vehicle will turn off the “LOW FUEL”
message and a new DTE value will display.
Instantaneous Fuel Economy

This display shows the instantaneous fuel economy
M P

G or L/ 100 km in bar graph form while driving.
T h

is will monitor the gas mileage in real-time as you
drive and can be used to modify driving habits in
order to increase fuel economy.

Vehicle Speed
Push and release the up or down arrow button
until “Vehicle Speed” displays highlighted in the
instrument cluster display. Push the right arrow
button to display the current speed in mph or
km/h. Pushing the right arrow button a second
time will toggle the unit of measure between
mph or km/h. NOTE:

Changing the unit of measure in the Vehicle
S p

eed menu will not change the unit of
measure in the instrument cluster display.
Trip Info
Push and release the up or down arrow button
until “Trip Info” displays highlighted in the
instrument cluster display and push the right
arrow button. Pushing the right arrow button
with "Trip Info" highlighted will cause the
instrument cluster display to show Trip A, Trip B,
and Elapsed Time all in one display. If you want
to reset one of the three functions you use the
up or down arrow button to highlight (select) the
feature that you want to reset. Pushing the right
arrow button will cause the selected feature to
reset individually. The three features can only
be reset individually. The following Trip
functions display in the instrument cluster
display:
Trip A
Trip B
Elapsed Time
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The Trip Functions mode displays the following
information:
Trip A
Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A
since the last reset.
Shows the elapsed time traveled for Trip A
since the last reset.
Trip B
Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B
since the last reset.
Shows the elapsed time traveled for Trip B
since the last reset.
Elapsed Time
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the
l a

st reset. Elapsed time will increment when the
ignition is in the ON/RUN position.
To Reset The Display
Reset will only occur while a resettable function
i s

being displayed. Push and release the right
arrow button once to clear the resettable
function.
Tire Pressure
Push and release the up or down arrow button
until “Tire PSI:” displays highlighted in the
instrument cluster display. Push and release
the right arrow button to view a graphic of the
vehicle with a tire pressure value at each corner
of the graphic.
Vehicle Info (Customer Information
Features)
Push and release the up or down arrow button
until “Vehicle Info” displays in the instrument
cluster display and push the right arrow button.
Push the up or down arrow button to scroll
through the available information displays.
Coolant Temperature
Displays the actual coolant temperature.
Oil Temperature
Displays the actual oil temperature.
Oil Pressure - If Equipped
Displays the actual oil pressure.
Transmission Temperature

Displays the actual transmission temperature.

Engine Hours

Displays the number of hours of engine operation.

Messages
Push and release the up or down arrow button
until “Messages: XX” displays highlighted in the
instrument cluster display. If there is more than
one message, pushing the right arrow button
will display a stored warning message. Push
and release the up or down arrow button if there
is more than one message to cycle through the
remaining stored messages. If there are no
messages, pushing the right arrow button will
not change the display.
Turn Menu OFF
Select from the Main Menu using the up or
down arrow button. Pushing the right arrow
button clears the menu display. Pushing any
one of the four Display control buttons will bring
the menu back.

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BATTERY SAVER ON/BATTERY SAVER
M
ODE MESSAGE — ELECTRICAL LOAD
R
EDUCTION ACTIONS — IF EQUIPPED
This vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Battery Sensor (IBS) to perform additional
monitoring of the electrical system and status
of the vehicle battery.
In cases when the IBS detects charging system
f a

ilure, or the vehicle battery conditions are
deteriorating, electrical load reduction actions
will take place to extend the driving time and
distance of the vehicle. This is done by reducing
power to or turning off non-essential electrical
loads.
Load reduction is only active when the engine is
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nning. It will display a message if there is a
risk of battery depletion to the point where the
vehicle may stall due to lack of electrical supply,
or will not restart after the current drive cycle.
When load reduction is activated, the message
“B
attery Saver On” or “Battery Saver Mode” will
appear in the instrument cluster.
These messages indicate the vehicle battery
h a

s a low state of charge and continues to lose
electrical charge at a rate that the charging
system cannot sustain. NOTE:
The charging system is independent from
load reduction. The charging system
performs a diagnostic on the charging
system continuously.
If the Battery Charge Warning Light is on it
may indicate a problem with the charging
system. Refer to “Battery Charge Warning
Light” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
The electrical loads that may be switched off
(if equipped), and vehicle functions which can
b e

affected by load reduction:
Heated Seat/Vented Seats/Heated Wheel
Rear Defroster And Heated Mirrors
HVAC System
115 Volts AC Power Inverter System
Audio and Telematics System
Loss of the battery charge may indicate one or
m o

re of the following conditions:
The charging system cannot deliver enough
electrical power to the vehicle system
because the electrical loads are larger than the capability of charging system. The
charging system is still functioning properly.

Excess vehicle electrical loads are turned on
(e.g. HVAC on max settings, exterior and inte
-
rior lights, overloaded power outlets +12 Volts,
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5 Volts AC, USB ports) during certain driving
conditions (city driving, towing, frequent stop -
ping, etc.).

Installed options (additional lights, upfitter
electrical accessories, audio systems, alarms
and similar devices.
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, +12 Volts portable appli -
ances like vacuum cleaners, game consoles
a n

d similar devices.
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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 +12 Volts, 115 Volts AC, USB ports

Check HVAC settings (blower, temperature)

Check the audio settings (volume)
After a trip:
Check if any aftermarket equipment was
installed (additional lights, upfitter electrical
accessories, audio systems, 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 message is still present during consecu -
tive trips, and if the evaluation and driving
p a

ttern of the vehicle did not help to identify
the cause.
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
The warning/indicator lights will illuminate in
the instrument panel together with a dedicated
message and/or acoustic signal when
applicable. These indications are indicative
and precautionary and as such must not be
c o

nsidered as exhaustive. Always refer to the
information in this chapter in the event of a
failure indication. All active telltales will display
first if applicable. The system check menu may
appear different based upon equipment
options and current vehicle status. Some
telltales are optional and may not appear.
RED WARNING LIGHTS
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light

This warning light indicates when
the driver or passenger seat belt is
u n

buckled. When the ignition is first
placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN
position and if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled,
a chime will sound and the light will turn on.
When driving, if the driver or front passenger seat
belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder
Light will flash or remain on continuously and a
chime will sound.
Refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in
“
S

afety” for further information.
Air Bag Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to
indicate a fault with the air bag, and
wi

ll turn on for four to eight seconds
as a bulb check when the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN
position. This light will illuminate with a single
chime when a fault with the air bag has been
detected, it will stay on until the fault is cleared.
If the light is either not on during startup, stays
on, or turns on while driving, have the system
inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Brake Warning Light
This warning light monitors various
brake functions, including brake fluid
l e

vel and parking brake application.
If the brake light turns on it may
i n

dicate that the parking brake is applied, that
the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a
problem with the Anti-Lock Brake System
reservoir.

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If the light remains on when the parking brake has
been disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full
mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a
possible brake hydraulic system malfunction or that
a problem with the Brake Booster has been
detected by the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) /
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. In this
case, the light will remain on until the condition has
been corrected. If the problem is related to the
brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying
the brake, and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt
during each stop.

The dual brake system provides a reserve
br

aking capacity in the event of a failure to a
portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either
half of the dual brake system is indicated by the
Brake Warning Light, which will turn on when
the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has
dropped below a specified level.
The light will remain on until the cause is
c o

rrected.
NOTE:
The light may flash momentarily during sharp
c o

rnering maneuvers, which change fluid level
conditions. The vehicle should have service
performed, and the brake fluid level checked. If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is
n
e

cessary.
Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake
S y

stem (ABS) are also equipped with Electronic
Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of
an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light will turn
on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to
the ABS system is required.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be
c h

ecked by turning the ignition switch from the
OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light
should illuminate for approximately two
seconds. The light should then turn off unless
the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is
detected. If the light does not illuminate, have
the light inspected by an authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking
b r

ake is applied with the ignition switch in the
ON/RUN position. NOTE:

This light shows only that the parking brake is
a p

plied. It does not show the degree of brake
application.
Vehicle Security Warning Light — If
Equipped
This light will flash at a fast rate for
approximately 15 seconds when the
v e

hicle security alarm is arming, and
then will flash slowly until the vehicle
is disarmed.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light
This warning light warns of an
overheated engine condition. If the
e n

gine coolant temperature is too
high, this indicator will illuminate and
a single chime will sound. If the temperature
reaches the upper limit, a continuous chime will
sound for four minutes or until the engine is
able to cool, whichever comes first.

If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over
a n

d stop the vehicle. If the Air Conditioning (A/C)
system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the
transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle.

WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is
dangerous. Part of the brake system may
have failed. It will take longer to stop the
vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the
vehicle checked immediately.
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If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately and call
for service.

Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “In Case
Of

Emergency” for further information.
Transmission Temperature Warning Light
— If Equipped
This warning light will illuminate to
warn of a high transmission fluid
te

mperature. This may occur with
strenuous usage such as trailer
towing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle and
run the engine at idle or slightly faster, with the
transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL, until the
light turns off. Once the light turns off, you may
continue to drive normally.
Battery Charge Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate when
the battery is not charging properly. If
i t
stays on while the engine is running,
there may be a malfunction with the
charging system. Contact an authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
This indicates a possible problem with the
e l

ectrical system or a related component.
Oil Pressure Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to
indicate low engine oil pressure. If the
li
ght turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle, shut off the engine as soon as
possible, and contact an authorized dealer.
A chime will sound when this light turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is
c o

rrected. This light does not indicate how
much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level
must be checked under the hood.
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning
Light

This warning light will illuminate to
indicate a problem with the Electronic
T h

rottle Control (ETC) system. If a
problem is detected while the vehicle is
running, the light will either stay on or flash
depending on the nature of the problem. Cycle the
ignition when the vehicle is safely and completely
stopped and the transmission is placed in the PARK
position. The light should turn off. If the light
remains on with the vehicle running, your vehicle
will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized
dealer for service as soon as possible.

NOTE:
This light may turn on if the accelerator and
b r

ake pedals are pressed at the same time.
If the light continues to flash when the vehicle is
r u

nning, immediate service is required and you
may experience reduced performance, an
elevated/rough idle, or engine stall and your
vehicle may require towing. The light will come
on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or
ACC/ON/RUN position and remain on briefly as
a bulb check. If the light does not come on
during starting, have the system checked by an
authorized dealer.WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when
the Transmission Temperature Warning Light
is illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil
over, come in contact with hot engine or
exhaust components and cause a fire.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission
Temperature Warning Light illuminated will
eventually cause severe transmission
damage or transmission failure.