2020 DODGE JOURNEY key fob

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 43
INTERIOR LIGHTS
COURTESY/INTERIOR LIGHTING
The interior lights come on when a door is
opened.
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn
of

f automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is
p l

aced in the OFF position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched on manually or are
on because a door is open. The battery
protection also includes the glove compartment
light. To restore interior light operation after
automatic battery protection is enabled (lights
off), either place the ignition in the ON/RUN
position or cycle the light switch.
Courtesy Lights
The overhead console has two courtesy lights.
The lights turn on when a front door, a rear door
or the liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is
equipped with Remote Keyless Entry, the lights
will also turn on when the unlock button on the
key fob is pushed. The courtesy lights also
function as reading lights. Push in on each lens
to turn these lights on while inside the vehicle.
Push the lens a second time to turn each light
off. You may adjust the direction of these lights by pushing the outside ring, which is identified
with four directional arrows.

Courtesy/Reading Light

Rear Dome Light
Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control
completely upward to the second detent to turn
on the rear dome light. The rear dome light will
remain on when the dimmer control is in this
position.
Rotate the dimmer control downward to the last
de
tent (off position). The rear dome light will
remain off when the doors are open.
Dimmer Controls
The dimmer control is part of the headlight
switch and is located on the driver’s side of the
instrument panel.
Instrument Panel Dimmer

Rotating the dimmer control upward with the
p a

rking lights or headlights on will increase the
brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Interior Light Defeat (Off)
Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control to
the extreme bottom (O) off position. The interior
lights will remain off when the doors are open.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness
Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first
detent. This feature brightens all text displays
such as the odometer, instrument cluster
display, and radio when the parking lights or
headlights are on.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 73
cancel this feature. The time is programmable.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia”
for further information.
Auto-Down Feature
The driver's power window switch has an
Auto-Down feature. Push the window switch
past the first detent, release, and the window
will go down automatically.
To open the window part way, push the window
sw

itch to the first detent and release it when
you want the window to stop.
To stop the window from going all the way down
d u

ring the Auto-Down operation, pull up on the
switch briefly.
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
On some models, the driver and front
passenger power window switches have an
Auto-Up feature. Pull the window switch up to
the second detent, release, and the window will
go up automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way up
du
ring the Auto-Up operation, push down on the
switch briefly.
To close the window part way, pull the window
s w

itch up to the first detent and release it when
you want the window to stop.
NOTE:
If the window runs into any obstacle during
Auto-Closure, it will reverse direction and
then go back down. Remove the obstacle and
use the window switch again to close the
window.
Any impact due to rough road conditions may
trigger the Auto-Reverse function unexpect -
edly during Auto-Closure. If this happens, pull
t h

e switch lightly to the first detent and hold
to close window manually.
Reset Auto-Up
Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the
window may need to be reset. To reset Auto-Up:

1. M ake sure the door is fully closed.

2
. P ull the window switch up to close the
w
indow completely and continue to hold the
switch up for an additional two seconds
after the window is closed.
3. Push the window switch down firmly to the s
econd detent to open the window
completely and continue to hold the switch
down for an additional two seconds after
the window is fully open.
WARNING!

Never leave children unattended in a vehicle.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or
i n

a location accessible to children, and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
Occupants, particularly unattended children,
can become entrapped by the windows while
o p

erating the power window switches. Such
entrapment may result in serious injury or death.

WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the
window is almost closed. To avoid personal
injury, be sure to clear your arms, hands,
fingers, and objects from the window path
before closing the window. Such entrapment
may result in serious injury.
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74 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Window Lockout Switch
The window lockout switch on the driver's door
trim panel allows you to disable the window
control on the rear passenger doors. To disable
the window controls, push and release the
window lockout button (setting it in the down
position). To enable the window controls, push
and release the window lockout button again
(setting it in the up position).

Window Lockout Switch

WIND BUFFETING

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception
of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in
the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting
with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped)
in certain open or partially open positions. This is a
normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the
buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, open
the front and rear windows together to minimize the
buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof
open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the
buffeting or open any window.

POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
The power sunroof switch is located between
the sun visors on the overhead console.
Power Sunroof Switch

WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Never leave the key fob in or near
the vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children. Do not leave the ignition of a
vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go
in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. Occupants,
particularly unattended children, can
become entrapped by the power sunroof
while operating the power sunroof switch.
Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
In a collision, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof.
You could also be seriously injured or killed.
Always fasten your seat belt properly and
make sure all passengers are also properly
secured.
Do not allow small children to operate the
sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other
body parts, or any object, to project through
the sunroof opening. Injury may result.

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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
“
D

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
e n

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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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat,
adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten
your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other
occupants to buckle their seat belts.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or
PARK position before you can start the engine.
Apply the brakes before shifting into any driving
gear.

WARNING!

When exiting the vehicle, always make sure
the ignition is in “OFF” mode, remove the key
fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child
or others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal or the transmis -
sion 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.
Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
WARNING! (Continued)CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the
following precautions are not observed:
Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or
NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the
engine is above idle speed.
Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has
come to a complete stop.
Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop and
the engine is at idle speed.
Before shifting into any gear, make sure
your foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
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158 STARTING AND OPERATING
NORMAL STARTING
To Turn On The Engine Using The ENGINE
START/STOP Button

1. T he transmission must be in PARK.

2
. P ress and hold the brake pedal while pushing
t
he ENGINE START/STOP button once.

3. T he system takes over and attempts to start
t
he vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the
starter will disengage automatically after
10 seconds.
4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the e
ngine prior to the engine starting, push the
ENGINE START/STOP button again.
NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
e n

gine is obtained without pumping or pressing
the accelerator pedal.
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button

1. P lace the gear selector in PARK, then push
a
nd release the ENGINE START/STOP
button.

2. T he ignition will return to the OFF mode. 3
. I
f the gear selector is not in PARK, the
E
NGINE START/STOP button must be held
for two seconds or three short pushes in a
row with the vehicle speed above 5 mph
( 8

km/h) before the engine will shut off.
The ignition will remain in the ACC mode
u n

til the gear selector is in PARK and the
button is pushed twice to the OFF mode.
If the gear selector is not in PARK and the
E N

GINE START/STOP button is pushed
once, the instrument cluster will display a
“Vehicle Not In Park” message and the
engine will remain running. Never leave a
vehicle out of the PARK position, or it
could roll.
NOTE:
If the gear selector is in NEUTRAL, push and
r e

lease the ENGINE START/STOP button with
the vehicle speed below 5 mph (8 km/h) before
t h

e engine will shut off, and the ignition will
remain in the ACC position. The system will
automatically time out and the ignition will cycle
to the OFF mode after 30 minutes of inactivity if
t h

e ignition is left in the ACC or RUN (engine not
running) mode and the transmission is in PARK. ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With
D
r

iver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or
NEUTRAL Position)
The ENGINE START/STOP button operates
s i

milar to an ignition switch. It has three modes:
OFF, ACC, and RUN. To change the ignition
modes without starting the vehicle and use the
accessories, follow these directions:

1. S tart with the ignition in the OFF mode.

2
. P ush the ENGINE START/STOP button once
t
o place the ignition to the ACC mode.
3. P ush the ENGINE START/STOP button a
s
econd time to place the ignition to the RUN
mode.
4. P ush the ENGINE START/STOP button a
t
hird time to return the ignition to the OFF
mode.
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — IGNITION
This feature allows the driver to operate the
ignition switch with the push of a button, as long
as the Remote Start/Keyless Enter-N-Go key
fob is in the passenger compartment.

STARTING AND OPERATING 161
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When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the
front wheels toward the curb on a downhill
grade and away from the curb on an uphill
grade. For vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission, apply the parking brake before
placing the gear selector in PARK, otherwise the
load on the transmission locking mechanism
may make it difficult to move the gear selector
out of PARK. The parking brake should always
be applied whenever the driver is not in the
vehicle.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING!
Never use the PARK position as a substi
-
tute for the parking brake. Always apply the
p a

rking brake fully when parked to guard
against vehicle movement and possible
injury or damage.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is
dangerous for a number of reasons. 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 children, and do not leave the ignition of
a vehicle 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.
Be sure the parking brake is fully disen -
gaged before driving; failure to do so can
l e

ad to brake failure and a collision.
Always fully apply the parking brake when
leaving your vehicle or it may roll and cause
damage or injury. Also, be certain to leave
the transmission in PARK. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to roll and cause
damage or injury.
WARNING! (Continued)CAUTION!
If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with
the parking brake released, a brake system
malfunction is indicated. Have the brake
system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately.
WARNING!
It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or
NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing
the brake pedal, the vehicle could accel -
erate quickly forward or in reverse. You
c o

uld lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear
when the engine is idling normally and your
foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
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162 STARTING AND OPERATING
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NOTE:
You must press and hold the brake pedal while
s h

ifting out of PARK.
IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK
Your vehicle is equipped with a Ignition Park
Interlock which requires the transmission to
be in PARK before the ignition can be turned to
t h

e OFF mode. This helps the driver avoid
inadvertently leaving the vehicle without placing
the transmission in PARK. This system also
locks the transmission in PARK whenever the
ignition is in the OFF mode.
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION SHIFT
I
NTERLOCK SYSTEM
This vehicle is equipped with a Brake
Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) system that
holds the transmission gear selector in PARK
unless the brakes are applied. To shift the
transmission out of PARK, the ignition must be
in the ON/RUN mode (engine running or not)
and the brake pedal must be pressed.
Unintended movement of a vehicle could
injure those in or near the vehicle. As with
all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle
while the engine is running. Before exiting a
vehicle, always come to a complete stop,
then apply the parking brake, shift the
transmission into PARK, and turn the igni -
tion OFF. When the ignition is in the OFF
m o

de, the transmission is locked in PARK,
securing the vehicle against unwanted
movement.
When exiting the vehicle, always make sure
the ignition is in the OFF mode, remove the
key fob from the vehicle, and lock the
vehicle.

Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing
children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child
or others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal or the transmis -
sion gear selector.

WARNING! (Continued)
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 in the
A C

C or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
CAUTION!

Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after
the vehicle has come to a complete stop.

Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE,
NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is
above idle speed.
Before shifting into any gear, make sure
your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
WARNING! (Continued)