2020 DODGE JOURNEY ECU

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 19
NOTE:
The driver's door key cylinder and the liftgate
button on the key fob cannot arm or disarm
the vehicle security alarm.
When the vehicle security alarm is armed,
the interior power door lock switches will not
unlock the doors.
The vehicle security alarm is designed to protect
y o

ur vehicle; however, you can create
conditions where the system will give you a false
alarm. If one of the previously described arming
sequences has occurred, the vehicle security
alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in
the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle
and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this
occurs, disarm the vehicle security alarm.
If the vehicle security alarm is armed and the
b a

ttery becomes disconnected, the vehicle
security alarm will remain armed when the
battery is reconnected; the exterior lights will
flash, the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm
the vehicle security alarm.
REARMING OF THE SYSTEM
If something triggers the alarm, and no action is
taken to disarm it, the vehicle security alarm will
turn the horn off after 3 minutes, turn all of the
v i

sual signals off after 15 additional minutes,
and then the vehicle security alarm will rearm
itself.
SECURITY SYSTEM MANUAL OVERRIDE
The vehicle security alarm will not arm/disarm if
you lock/unlock the doors using the manual
door lock.
TAMPER ALERT
If something has triggered the vehicle security
alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three
times and the exterior lights will blink three
times when you disarm the vehicle security
alarm. Check the vehicle for tampering.
DOORS
MANUAL DOOR LOCKS
To lock each door, push the door lock knob on
each door trim panel downward. To unlock the
front doors, pull the inside door handle to the
first detent. To unlock the rear doors, pull the
door lock knob on the door trim panel upward.

Manual Door Lock Knob

If the door lock knob is down when you shut the
d o

or, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure
the key fob is not inside the vehicle before
closing the door.
NOTE:
The manual door locks will not lock or unlock
t h

e liftgate.
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POWER DOOR LOCKS
A power door lock switch is on each front door
trim panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the
doors and liftgate.

Power Door Lock Switch Location

The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the
K e

yless Enter-N-Go (Passive Entry) system. Refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry (If Equipped)”
in this section for further information.

If you push the power door lock switch, with the
i g

nition in the ACC or ON/RUN position and any
front door is open, the power locks will not
operate. This prevents you from accidentally
locking the key fob in the vehicle. Turning off the
ignition or closing the door will allow the locks to
operate. If a door is open, and the ignition is in
the ACC or ON/RUN position, a chime will sound
as a reminder to remove the key fob.
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
The auto door lock feature default condition is
enabled. When enabled, the door locks will lock
automatically when the vehicle's speed exceeds
15 mph (24 km/h). The auto door lock feature
c a

n be enabled or disabled by an authorized
dealer per written request of the customer.
Please see an authorized dealer for service.
Auto Unlock On Exit
The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles
with power door locks if:

1. T he Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
f
eature is enabled.

2. T he transmission was in gear and the
v
ehicle speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h).
3. T he transmission is in PARK.
4
. A ny vehicle door is opened.
5
. T he doors were not previously unlocked.
6
. T he vehicle speed is 0
mph (0 km/h).
To change the current setting, refer to
“ U

connect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further
information.
WARNING!
For personal security and safety in the
event of a collision, lock the vehicle doors
before you drive as well as when you park
and leave the vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause severe personal injuries or death.

Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat -
tended is dangerous for a number of
r e

asons. A child or others could be seriously
or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle or in a location accessible to chil -
dren, and do not leave the ignition of a
v e

hicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go
in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.

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NOTE:
Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature
i n

accordance with local laws.
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE
E
NTRY (IF EQUIPPED)
The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to
the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
system and a feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go.
This feature allows you to lock and unlock the
vehicle’s door(s) without having to push the key
fob lock or unlock buttons.
NOTE:
Passive Entry may be programmed on/off;
refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia”
for further information.
If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has
been raining/snowing on the Passive Entry
door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be
affected, resulting in a slower response time.
If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entry
and no door is opened within 60 seconds, the
vehicle will re-lock and if equipped will arm
the security alarm.
The key fob may not be detected by the
vehicle Passive Entry system if it is located
next to a mobile phone, laptop, or other elec -
tronic device; these devices may interfere
w i

th the key fob’s wireless signal and prevent
the Passive Entry system from locking/
unlocking the vehicle.
To Unlock From The Driver's Side:
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft
( 1

.5 m) of the driver's door handle, grab the
d r

iver's front door handle to unlock the driver's
door automatically. The interior door panel lock
knob will raise when the door is unlocked.

Grab The Door Handle To Unlock
NOTE:

If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed
a l

l doors will unlock when you grab hold of the
driver’s front door handle. To select between
“Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All
Doors 1st Press,” refer to “Uconnect Settings”
in “Multimedia” for further information.
To Unlock From The Passenger Side:
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft
( 1

.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the
f r

ont passenger door handle to unlock all four
doors and the liftgate automatically.
NOTE:
All doors and the liftgate will unlock when the
fr
ont passenger door handle is grabbed regard -
less of the driver’s door unlock preference
s e

tting (“Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” or
“Unlock All Doors 1st Press”).
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Stadium Tip 'n Slide (Easy Entry/Exit Seat) —
Seven Passenger Models

This feature allows passengers to easily enter or
exit the third-row passenger seats from either
side of the vehicle.
To Move The Second-Row Passenger Seat
Fo

rward
NOTE:
Raise the seatback/armrest before moving the
s e

at to allow for full seat travel.
Move the control lever on the upper outboard
s i

de of the seatback forward. Then, in one fluid
motion, the seat cushion flips upward and the
seat moves forward on its tracks.

Tip 'n Slide Control Lever Tip 'n Slide Seat

NOTE:
A hand-grip is molded into the front of each
q u
arter trim panel near the door opening to
assist entry and exit from the third-row
passenger seats. To Unfold And Move The Second-Row
P
a

ssenger Seat Rearward
Move the seatback rearward until it locks in
p l

ace and then continue sliding the seat
rearward on its tracks until it locks in place.
Push the seat cushion downward to lock it in
p l

ace.
Adjust the seat track position as desired. Using
b o

dy pressure, move forward and rearward on
the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have
latched.
WARNING!
Do not drive the vehicle with the seat in this
position, as it is only intended for entering
and exiting the third row seats. Failure to
follow this warning may result in personal
injury.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely
locked into position. If the seatback is not
securely locked into position the seat will not
provide the proper stability for child seats
and/or passengers. An improperly latched
seat could cause serious injury.

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Manual Folding Second Row Seat
To Fold The Seat

1. L ocate the control lever on the lower
o
utboard side of the seat.

Seatback Release

2. P lace one hand on the seatback and apply
a
gentle pressure.
3. Li ft the control lever with the other hand,
a
llow the seatback to move forward slightly,
and then release the lever. 4. G
ently guide the seatback into the folded
p
osition.
NOTE:
You may experience deformation in the seat
cu
shion from the seat belt buckles if the seats
are left folded for an extended period of time.
This is normal and by simply opening the seats
to the open position, over time the seat cushion
will return to its normal shape.
To Unfold The Seat
Raise the seatback and lock it in place.
Manual Folding Third Row Seats

To provide additional storage area, each
third-row passenger seatback can be folded flat. This allows for extended cargo space and still
maintains some rear seating room if needed.

NOTE:

Prior to folding the third-row passenger seat -
back, make sure the second-row passenger
s e

atback is not in a reclined position. This will
allow the seatback to fold easily.
To Fold The Seatback
Pull the latch release-loop located at the top of
t h

e seatback upward, push the seatback
forward slightly, and release the release-loop.
Then, continue to push the seatback forward.
The head restraints will fold automatically as
the seatback moves forward.

Seatback Release

WARNING!
To prevent personal injury or damage to
objects, keep your head, arms, and objects
out of the folding path of the seatback.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely
locked into position. If the seatback is not
securely locked into position the seat will not
provide the proper stability for child seats
and/or passengers. An improperly latched
seat could cause serious injury.
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30 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
You may experience deformation in the seat
c u

shion from the seat belt buckles if the seats
are left folded for an extended period of time.
This is normal and by simply opening the seats
to the open position, over time the seat cushion
will return to its normal shape.
To Unfold The Seatback

Grasp the assist strap loop on the seatback and
p u

ll it toward you to raise the seatback. Continue
to raise the seatback until it locks in place. Raise
the head restraint to lock it in place.
Assist Strap
The seatback can also be locked in the reclined
p
o

sition. To do so, pull the latch release-loop
located at the top of the seatback upward, allow
the seatback to recline, and release the
release-loop.POWER ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEAT)

The power seat switch is on the outboard side of the
seat near the floor. Use this switch to move the seat
up, down, forward, rearward or to tilt the seat.

Power Seat Switch

Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and
rearward. Push the seat switch forward or
rearward, and the seat will move in the direction
of the switch. Release the switch when the
desired position has been reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or
down. Pull upward or push downward on the
rear of seat switch, the seat will move in the
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is locked
securely into position. Otherwise, the seat
will not provide the proper stability for
passengers. An improperly latched seat
could cause serious injury.
Do not allow a passenger to sit in a third
row seat without having the head restraint
unfolded and locked in place. Failure to
follow this warning may result in personal
injury to the passenger in the event of a
collision.
Do not allow a passenger to sit in a third
row seat with the second row seatback(s)
folded flat. In a collision, the passenger
could slide underneath the seat belt and be
seriously or even fatally injured.

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Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start,
th

e heated seats can be programmed to come
on during a remote start.
This feature can be programmed through the
U c

onnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings”
in “Multimedia” for further information.
SEATBACK/ARMREST — SECOND ROW
P
ASSENGER SEAT
The latch release-loop is located at the top of
the seatback/armrest. Pull the release-loop
forward to release the latch and then downward
to lower the seatback/armrest.

Seatback/Armrest

Raise the seatback/armrest and lock it in place
w h

en not in use, or when additional seating
area is required.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk
of injury by restricting head movement in the
event of a rear impact. Head restraints should
be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint
is located above the top of your ear.
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medica -
tion, alcohol use, exhaustion or other phys -
ical condition must exercise care when
u s

ing the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if
used for long periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat or seat -
back that insulates against heat, such as a
b la

nket or cushion. This may cause the seat
heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has
been overheated could cause serious
burns due to the increased surface
temperature of the seat.
WARNING!
Keep the latch clean and free of objects and
be certain that the seatback/armrest is
locked securely into position. Otherwise, the
seat will not provide the proper stability for
child seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
WARNING!

All occupants, including the driver, should
not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat
until the head restraints are placed in their
proper positions in order to minimize the risk
of neck injury in the event of a crash.

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NOTE:
The head restraints should only be removed
by qualified technicians, for service purposes
only. If either of the head restraints require
removal, see an authorized dealer.
In the event of deployment of an Active Head
Restraint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)/
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in
“Safety” for further information.
REAR HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
The second row seats are equipped with
adjustable and removable head restraints.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the
h e

ad restraint. To lower the head restraint,
push the adjustment button located on the
base of the head restraint, and push downward
on the head restraint.
Rear Head Restraint

WARNING!

All occupants, including the driver, should
not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat
until the head restraints are placed in their
proper positions in order to minimize the risk
of neck injury in the event of a collision.

Do not place items over the top of the
Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat
covers or portable DVD players. These
items may interfere with the operation of
the Active Head Restraint in the event of a
collision and could result in serious injury or
death.

Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they
are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or
loose cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of
the Active Head Restraint ensure that all cargo
is secured, as loose cargo could contact the
Active Head Restraint during sudden stops.
Failure to follow this warning could cause
personal injury if the Active Head Restraint is
deployed.

WARNING!
(Continued)
1 — Release Button
2 — Adjustment Button
WARNING!
A loose head restraint thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could cause serious
injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.
Always securely stow removed head
restraints in a location outside the occupant
compartment.