2020 DODGE JOURNEY warning

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 15
REMOTE START ABORT MESSAGE
The following messages will appear in the
instrument cluster display if the vehicle fails to
remote start or exits remote start prematurely if
equipped with Remote Start:
Remote Start Cancelled — Door Open
Remote Start Cancelled — Hood Open
Remote Start Cancelled — Fuel Low
Remote Start Cancelled — L/Gate Open
Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To
Reset The message stays active until the ignition is
p
l

aced in the ON/RUN position.
TO ENTER REMOTE START MODE
Push and release the remote start button on the
key fob twice within five seconds. The vehicle
doors will lock, the parking lights will flash and
the horn will chirp twice (if programmed). Then,
the engine will start and the vehicle will remain
in the Remote Start mode for a 15 minute cycle.
NOTE:
If an engine fault is present or fuel level is
low, the vehicle will start and then shut down
in 10 seconds.
The park lamps will turn on and remain on
during Remote Start mode.
For security, power window and power
sunroof operation (if equipped) are disabled
when the vehicle is in the Remote Start
mode.
The engine can be started two consecutive
times (two 15 minute cycles) with the key
f o

b. However, the ignition must be placed in
the ON/RUN position before you can repeat
the start sequence for a third cycle.
TO EXIT REMOTE START MODE
W
ITHOUT DRIVING THE VEHICLE
Push and release the remote start button one
time or allow the engine to run for the entire
15 minute cycle.
NOTE:
To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system
wi
ll disable for two seconds after receiving a
valid Remote Start request.
TO EXIT REMOTE START MODE AND
D
RIVE THE VEHICLE
Before the end of 15 minute cycle, push and
re
lease the unlock button on the key fob to
unlock the doors and disarm the vehicle
security alarm (if equipped). Then, prior to the
end of the 15 minute cycle, push and release
t h

e START/STOP ignition button.
NOTE:
The message “Push Start Button” will appear in
t h

e instrument cluster display until you push the
START/STOP ignition button.
WARNING!
Do not start or run an engine in a closed
garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is
odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is
poisonous and can cause serious injury or
death when inhaled.
Keep key fobs away from children. Opera -
tion of the Remote Start System, windows,
d o

or locks or other controls could cause
serious injury or death.
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20 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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.

24 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

Child-Protection Door Lock Function

3. R epeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear
d
oor.
NOTE:
When the Child-Protection Door lock system is
e n

gaged, the door can be opened only by using
the outside door handle even though the inside
door lock is in the unlocked position. NOTE:
After engaging the Child-Protection Door Lock
system, always test the door from the inside
to make certain it is in the desired position.
For emergency exit with the system engaged,
move the lock knob up to the unlock position,
open the window, and open the door with the
outside door handle.
To Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock
S y

stem

1. O pen the rear door.

2
. I nsert the tip of the emergency key (or alike)
i
nto the child lock control and rotate it to the
unlock position.
Child-Protection Door Lock Function

3. R epeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear
d
oor.
NOTE:

After disengaging the Child-Protection Door Lock
s y

stem, always test the door from the inside to
make certain it is in the desired position.

WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a
collision. Remember that the rear doors can
only be opened from the outside when the
Child-Protection locks are engaged. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious injury
or death.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 25
SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint
System of the vehicle.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEATS)
Forward/Rearward Adjustment
For models equipped with manual seats, the
driver and passenger seats can be adjusted
forward or rearward by using a bar located by
the front of the seat cushion, near the floor.
Forward/Rearward Seat Adjustment Bar

While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar and
m o

ve the seat forward or rearward. Release
the bar once the desired position has been
r e

ached. Then, using body pressure, move
forward and rearward on the seat to be sure
that the seat adjusters have latched.
WARNING!
It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely
to be seriously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to be seri -
ously injured or killed.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a seat belt properly.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving
is dangerous. The sudden movement of the
seat could cause you to lose control. The
seat belt might not be adjusted properly
and you could be injured. Adjust the seat
only while the vehicle is parked.
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so
that the shoulder belt is no longer resting
against your chest. In a collision you could
slide under the seat belt and be seriously or
even fatally injured. Use the recliner only
when the vehicle is parked.
WARNING!

Adjusting a seat while driving may be
dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could
result in loss of control which could cause a
collision and serious injury or death.

Seats should be adjusted before fastening
the seat belts and while the vehicle is
parked. Serious injury or death could result
from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
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26 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
(Continued)
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment — If
Equipped
The seat height control lever is located on the
outboard side of the seat. Raise the lever to
raise the seat. Lower the lever to lower the seat.
The total seat travel is approximately 2.5 inches
( 6

4 mm).

Seat Height Adjustment Lever

Recliner Adjustment
The recline lever is located on the outboard side
of the seat. To recline the seat, lean forward
slightly, lift the lever, lean back to the desired
position and release the lever. To return the
seatback to its normal upright position, lean
forward and lift the lever. Release the lever
once the seatback is in the upright position.
Recline Lever

MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (REAR SEATS)
To provide additional storage area, each
second-row passenger seat can be folded flat.
This allows for extended cargo space and still
maintains some seating room if needed.
NOTE:

Prior to folding the second-row passenger seat,
m a

ke sure the front seatback is not in a reclined
position. This will allow the second-row seat to
fold easily.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving
is dangerous. The sudden movement of the
seat could cause you to lose control. The
seat belt might not be adjusted properly
and you could be injured. Adjust the seat
only while the vehicle is parked.
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so
that the shoulder belt is no longer resting
against your chest. In a collision you could
slide under the seat belt and be seriously or
even fatally injured. Use the recliner only
when the vehicle is parked.
WARNING!
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
top of the seatback. This could impair
visibility or become a dangerous projectile in
a sudden stop or collision.
WARNING!
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo
area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 27
Forward And Rearward Adjustment
The control lever is on the outboard side of the
seat. Lift the lever to move the seat forward or
rearward. Release the lever once the seat is in
the desired position. Then, using body pressure,
move forward and rearward on the seat to be
sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
Manual Seat Adjustment

Recliner Adjustment
The recline lever is on the outboard side of the
seat. To recline the seatback, lean back, lift the
lever, position the seatback as desired, and
then release the lever. To return the seatback to
its normal upright position, lean back, lift the
lever, lean forward, and then release the lever
once the seatback is in the upright position.
Recline Lever

Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a seat belt properly.
On seven passenger models, 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 under
-
neath the seat belt and be seriously or even
f a

tally injured.
WARNING! (Continued)
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the
seat could cause you to lose control. The seat
belt might not be adjusted properly and you
could be injured. Adjust any seat only while
the vehicle is parked.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving
is dangerous. The sudden movement of the
seat could cause you to lose control. The
seat belt might not be adjusted properly
and you could be injured. Adjust the seat
only while the vehicle is parked.
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so
that the shoulder belt is no longer resting
against your chest. In a collision you could
slide under the seat belt and be seriously or
even fatally injured. Use the recliner only
when the vehicle is parked.
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28 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

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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