2020 DODGE JOURNEY climate control

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Panel Mode
Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of
a
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r. 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
outlets.
Bi-Level Mode Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and
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de 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
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oor outlets.
Floor Mode Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
Mix Mode Mix Mode
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy
co

nditions that require extra heat to the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on
the windshield.
Climate Control OFF Button
Press and release the OFF button on the touchscreen, or push the OFF button on the faceplate to turn the Climate Control
ON
/OFF.
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Controlling The Rear Climate Controls
From The Front Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) Panel

The rear ATC system has floor air outlets at
the rear right side of the third row seats and
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erhead 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
temperature control buttons are located in the
Uconnect system, located on the instrument
panel.
The Three-Zone ATC system allows for
a
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justment of the rear climate controls from the
front ATC panel. To change the rear system
settings:
Press the REAR CLIMATE button to change
control to rear control mode, rear display will
appear. Control functions now operate the
rear system.
To return to Front screen, press the FRONT
CLIMATE button.

Radio 4.3 Automatic Rear Climate Buttons On The To

uchscreen Uconnect 3/3
NAV Automatic Rear Climate Buttons On
Th

e Touchscreen

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Rear Auto Button
Set your desired rear temperature and press REAR AUTO on the touchscreen. REAR AUTO will achieve and maintain your
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sired rear temperature by automatically adjusting the rear blower speed and rear air distribution. REAR AUTO mode is
highly recommended for efficiency. The REAR AUTO indicator illuminates when REAR AUTO is on. Toggling this function will
cause the system to switch between manual mode and automatic modes. Refer to "Automatic Operation" within this
section for further information.
Rear Lock Button
Press and release the LOCK REAR button to lock out the rear manual temperature controls from adjusting the rear
te
mperature and blower settings. LOCK REAR indicator illuminates when LOCK REAR is on.
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 system back to the Front
C li

mate Controls.
Rear Passenger Temperature Up and Down Buttons
Provides the front occupants with the 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
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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.
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SYNC Button
Press the SYNC button on the touchscreen to toggle the SYNC feature on/off. The SYNC indicator illuminates when SYNC is
on

. SYNC synchronizes the front passenger temperature and rear passenger temperature/mode/blower settings with the
driver temperature/mode/blower settings. Changing the front passenger temperature or rear passenger temperature/
mode/blower settings while in SYNC will automatically exit this feature.
NOTE:
The SYNC button is only available on the touchscreen.
Rear Blower Control
Rear Blower Control regulates the amount of air forced through the rear climate system. There are seven blower speeds
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ailable. The speeds can be selected using the buttons on the touchscreen. Use the small blower icon (or blower icon with
downward arrow) to reduce the blower setting and the large blower icon (or blower icon with upward arrow) to increase the
blower setting. Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar area between the icons.
Rear Passenger Climate Control OFF Button
Press and release this button to turn the Rear Climate Controls off.
Mode Control Rear Mode Control
Select Mode by pressing one of the Mode buttons on the touchscreen to change the airflow distribution mode. The airflow
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i

stribution mode can be adjusted so air comes from the instrument panel outlets, the floor outlets or both. 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
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tlets 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 outlets.
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Rear Temperature Control Knob
Turn the rear temperature knob to adjust the temperature. Turn it to the right (clockwise) to raise the temperature. Turn it to
th

e left (counterclockwise) to lower the temperature. The rear temperature setting is displayed in the control head.
Rear Blower Control Knob
The rear blower control can be manually set to off, or any fixed blower speed by rotating the Blower Control Knob in the rear
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the vehicle. This allows the rear seat occupants to control the volume of air circulated in the rear of the vehicle.
When rear controls are locked by the front system, the Rear Lock symbol on the temperature knob is illuminated and any
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ar overhead adjustments are ignored.
Rear AUTO Setting
Turn the blower knob to the AUTO setting. The rear AUTO setting is displayed in the control head when REAR AUTO is on. This
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ature automatically controls the rear interior cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Changing the
blower knob to any other blower setting will cause the rear system to switch to manual mode. Refer to "Automatic Operation"
within this section for more information.
Rear Climate Control/Blower Off
To turn the Rear Climate Controls off, turn the Blower Control knob to the O (off) position.
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CLIMATE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
A/C (Air Conditioning)

The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the
operator to manually activate or deactivate
the air conditioning system. When the air
c o

nditioning system is turned on, cool
dehumidified air will flow through the outlets into
the cabin. For improved fuel economy, press the
A/C button to turn off the air conditioning and
manually adjust the blower and airflow mode
settings. Also, make sure to select only Panel,
Bi-Level, or Floor modes.

NOTE:
For Manual Climate Controls, if the system is
in Mix, Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C can be
turned off, but the A/C system shall remain
active to prevent fogging of the windows.
If fog or mist appears on the windshield or
side glass, select Defrost mode, and increase
blower speed if needed.
If your air conditioning performance seems
lower than expected, check the front of the
A/C condenser (located in front of the radi -
ator), for an accumulation of dirt or insects. C
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an with a gentle water spray from the front
of the radiator and through the condenser.
MAX A/C
MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cooling
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rformance.
Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C
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d the prior settings. The button illuminates
when MAX A/C is on.
In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position
c a

n be adjusted to desired user settings.
Pressing other settings will cause the MAX A/C
operation to switch to the selected setting and
MAX A/C to exit.
Recirculation

In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode
may lead to excessive window fogging. The
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circulation feature may be unavailable (button
on the touchscreen greyed out) if conditions exist
that could create fogging on the inside of the
windshield.

On systems with Manual Climate Controls,
if equipped, the Recirculation mode is not
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lowed in Defrost mode to improve window
clearing operation. Recirculation is disabled
automatically if this mode is selected. Attempting to use Recirculation while in this
mode causes the LED in the control button to
blink and then turns off.
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL
(ATC) — I
F EQUIPPED
Automatic Operation

1. Push the AUTO button on the faceplate, or
the AUTO button on the touchscreen on the
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
Panel.

2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like t
he system to maintain by adjusting the
driver and passenger temperature control
buttons. Once the desired temperature is
displayed, the system achieves and
automatically maintains that comfort level.
3. W hen the system is set up for your comfort
l
evel, it is not necessary to change the
settings. You will experience the greatest
efficiency by simply allowing the system to
function automatically.

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Outside Air Intake
Make sure the air intake, located directly in
front of the windshield, is free of obstructions
such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air
intake may reduce airflow, and if they enter

the plenum, they could plug the water drains.
In winter months, make sure the air intake is
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ar of ice, slush, and snow.
A/C Air Filter
The climate control system filters out dust and
pollen from the air. Refer to an authorized
dealer for filter replacement instructions.
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.
Operating Tips ChartWINDOWS
POWER WINDOWS
The window controls on the driver's door trim
panel control all of the door windows.

Power Window Switches

There are single window controls on each
p a

ssenger door trim panel, which operate the
passenger door windows. The window controls
will operate when the ignition is in the ON/RUN
or ACC position.
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Uconnect, the power
w i

ndow switches will remain active for up to
10 minutes after the ignition is placed in the
O F

F position. Opening either front door will
WEATHER CONTROL SETTINGS
Hot Weather
And Vehicle
Interior Is Very Hot Set the mode control to
,
on, and blower on high.
Roll down the windows for a m i

nute to flush out the hot
air. Adjust the controls as
needed to achieve comfort.
Warm Weather Turn
on and set the
mode control to the
position.
Cool Sunny Operate in position.
Cool & Humid Co

nditions Set the mode control to

and turn on to keep
windows clear.
Cold Weather Set the mode control to
th

e position. If
windshield fogging starts to o c

cur, move the control to
the position.

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LIFTGATE
OPENING
The liftgate can be unlocked or locked pushing
the unlock or lock button on the Remote
Keyless Entry key fob, the Keyless Enter-N-Go
(Passive Entry) lock/unlock button underneath
the left side of the accent bar, which is located
on the liftgate below the glass, or by activating
the power door lock switch located on either
front door trim panel. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” in
“
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oors” in this chapter for further information
on Keyless Enter-N-Go (Passive Entry).
NOTE:
The liftgate cannot be unlocked or locked with
th
e manual door locks on the door trim panels
or the door lock cylinder on the driver's door.
To open the unlocked liftgate, squeeze the
h a

ndle and pull the liftgate toward you. Gas
props will raise and support the liftgate in the
open position.

Liftgate Release
NOTE:

Because the gas pressure drops with tempera -
ture, it may be necessary to assist the props
w h

en opening the liftgate in cold weather.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage:
Before closing hood, make sure the hood
prop rod is fully seated into its storage
retaining clips.
Do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm
downward push at the center front edge
of the hood to ensure that both latches
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gage. Never drive your vehicle unless the
hood is fully closed, with both latches
engaged.
WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow
poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
You and your passengers could be injured
by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed
when you are operating the vehicle.
If you are required to drive with the liftgate
open, make sure that all windows are
closed, and the climate control blower
switch is set at high speed. Do not use the
recirculation mode.
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