2020 DODGE JOURNEY Owners Manual

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 39
Models Without Express Window Feature
Push the mirror select button marked L (left) or
R

(right). Then, push one of the four arrow
buttons to move the mirror in the direction the
arrow is pointing.
Models With Express Window Feature
Push and release the mirror select button
m a

rked L (left) or R (right). Then, push one of
the four arrow buttons to move the mirror in the
direction the arrow is pointing. The selection
times out after 30 seconds of inactivity in order
to guard against accidentally changing a mirror
position following an adjustment.
NOTE:
A light in the selected button will illuminate indi -
cating the mirror is activated and can be
a d

justed.
HEATED MIRRORS — IF EQUIPPED
These mirrors are heated to melt frost
or ice. This feature will be activated
wh

enever you turn on the rear window
defroster (if equipped).
Refer to “Climate Controls” in this chapter for
f u

rther information.
POWER FOLDING MIRRORS — IF
E
QUIPPED
The switch for the power folding mirrors is
located between the power mirror switches
L (left) and R (right). Push the switch once and
t h

e mirrors will fold in, pushing the switch a
second time will return the mirrors to the
normal driving position.

Power Folding Mirror Switch

NOTE:
If the vehicle speed is greater than 10 mph
( 1

6 km/h), the folding feature will be disabled. If the mirrors are in the folded position, and
v
e

hicle speed is equal or greater than 10 mph
( 1

6 km/h), they will automatically unfold.
Resetting The Power Folding Outside Mirrors
You may need to reset the power folding mirrors
if
the following occurs:
The mirrors are accidentally blocked while
folding.
The mirrors are accidentally manually
folded/unfolded.

The mirrors come out of the unfolded position.

The mirrors shake and vibrate at normal
driving speeds.
To reset the power folding mirrors, fold and
u n

fold them by pushing the button (this may
require multiple button pushes). This resets
them to their normal position.
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40 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRRORS — IF
E
QUIPPED
An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun
visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor
downward and swing the mirror cover upward.
The light will turn on automatically. Closing the
mirror cover will turn off the light.

Illuminated Vanity Mirror

Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If
Equipped
The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for
additional flexibility in positioning the sun visor
to block out the sun.

1. Fold down the sun visor.

2
. U nclip the visor from the center clip. 3
. P
ull the sun visor toward the inside rearview
m
irror to extend it.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
MULTIFUNCTION LEVER
The multifunction lever controls the operation
of the turn signals, headlight beam selection
and passing lights. The multifunction lever is
located on the left side of the steering column.

Multifunction Lever

HEADLIGHTS
The headlight switch is located on the left side
of the instrument panel. This switch controls the
operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, instrument panel light
dimming, interior lights and fog lights

(if equipped).

Headlight Switch

Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the
f i

rst detent for parking lights and instrument
panel light operation. Rotate the headlight
switch to the second detent for headlight,
parking light and instrument panel light
operation.
1 — Auto
2 — Rotate Headlight Switch
3 — Push Fog Light
4 — Rotate Dimmer

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 41
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRLS)
The Daytime Running Lights will turn on the first
time the vehicle is shifted out of PARK, and
remain on unless the parking brake is applied.
Upon returning to the PARK position, the DRLs
will turn off. DRLs will turn off when the ignition
is placed in the OFF position.
NOTE:

The DRLs can be turned on and off using the
Uconnect system, refer to “Uconnect Settings”
in “Multimedia” for further information.

On some vehicles, the Daytime Running
Lights may deactivate or reduce intensity on
one side of the vehicle (when a turn signal is
activated on that side), or on both sides of
the vehicle (when the hazard warning lights
are activated).
HIGH/LOW BEAM SWITCH
Push the multifunction lever away from you to
switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the
multifunction lever toward you to switch the
headlights back to low beam.
FLASH-TO-PASS
You can signal another vehicle with your
headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction
lever toward you. This will cause the high beam
headlights to turn on, and remain on, until the
lever is released.
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS

This system automatically turns the headlights
on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn
the system on, rotate the headlight switch
counterclockwise to the AUTO position. When the
system is on, the headlight time delay feature is
also on. This means the headlights will stay on for
up to 90 seconds after you place the ignition in
the OFF position. The headlight time delay can be
programmed 0/30/60/90 seconds.

Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia”
fo

r further information.
To turn the automatic system off, move the
h e

adlight switch out of the AUTO position.
NOTE:
The engine must be running before the head -
lights will come on in the automatic mode.
HEADLIGHTS ON WITH WIPERS
(A
VAILABLE WITH AUTOMATIC
H
EADLIGHTS ONLY)
When this feature is active, the headlights will
turn on after the wipers are turned on if the
headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position
and programmable feature is set to on. In
addition, the headlights will turn off when the
wipers are turned off if they were turned on by
this feature.
NOTE:
The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be
t u

rned on or off using the Uconnect System.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia”
for further information.
HEADLIGHT TIME DELAY
This feature provides the safety of headlight
illumination for up to 90 seconds when leaving
your vehicle in an unlit area.

To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in
t h

e OFF position while the headlights are still on.
Then, turn off the headlights within 45 seconds.
The delay interval begins when the headlight
switch is turned off.

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42 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds
o f

placing the ignition in the OFF position to acti -
vate this feature.
If you turn on the headlights or parking lights, or
p l

ace the ignition in the ON position again, the
system will cancel the delay.
If you turn the headlights off before the ignition,
t h

ey will turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE:

The Headlight Time Delay is programmable
using the Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect
S e

ttings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

LIGHTS-ON REMINDER
If the headlights or parking lights are on after
the ignition is placed in the OFF position, a
chime will sound to alert the driver when the
driver's door is opened.
FOG LIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED
The front fog light switch is built into the
headlight switch.

Front Fog Light Switch

To activate the front fog lights, turn on
the parking lights or the low beam
h e

adlights and push the headlight
switch. To turn off the front fog lights, either
push the headlight switch a second time or turn
off the headlight switch.
An indicator light in the instrument cluster
i l

luminates when the fog lights are turned on.
NOTE:
The fog lights will operate when the low beam
h e

adlights or parking lights are on. However,
selecting the high beam headlights will turn off
the fog lights.
TURN SIGNALS
Move the multifunction lever up or down and
the arrows on each side of the instrument
cluster display flash to show proper operation of
the front and rear turn signal lights.
NOTE:
If either light remains on and does not flash,
or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a
defective outside light bulb. If an indicator
fails to light when the lever is moved, it would
suggest that the indicator bulb is defective.

A “Turn Signal On” message will appear in the
instrument cluster display and a continuous
chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more
than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.

LANE CHANGE ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
Tap the multifunction lever up or down once,
without moving beyond the detent, and the turn
signal (right or left) will flash three times then
automatically turn off.

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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44 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer control lever is
located on the left side of the steering column.

Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever

The front wipers are operated by rotating
a switch, located at the end of the lever.
For information on using the rear window wiper/
w a

sher, refer to “Rear Window Wiper/Washer”
in this section.
WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION
Rotate the end of the lever upward, to the
first detent past the intermittent settings for
l o

w-speed wiper operation. Rotate the end of
the lever upward to the second detent past the
intermittent settings for high-speed wiper
operation.

Front Wiper Control

NOTE:
The wipers will automatically return to the
“ p

ark” position if you place the ignition in
the OFF position while they are operating.
The wipers will resume operation when you
p l

ace the ignition in the ON position.
CAUTION!
Turn the windshield wipers off when driving
through an automatic car wash. Damage to
the windshield wipers may result if the
wiper control is left in any position other
than off.
In cold weather, always turn off the wiper
switch and allow the wipers to return to the
park position before turning off the engine.
If the wiper switch is left on and the wipers
freeze to the windshield, damage to the
wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is
restarted.
Always remove any buildup of snow that
prevents the windshield wiper blades from
returning to the off position. If the wind -
shield wiper control is turned off and the
b la

des cannot return to the off position,
damage to the wiper motor may occur.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 45
Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper system when
weather conditions make a single wiping cycle,
with a variable pause between cycles,
desirable. Rotate the end of the windshield
wiper/washer control lever to one of the first
five detents to select the desired delay interval.

Front Wiper Control

There are five delay settings, which allow you to
r e

gulate the wipe interval from a minimum of
one cycle every two seconds to a maximum of
approximately 36 seconds between cycles
at vehicle speeds below 10 mph (16 km/h).
At speeds greater than 10 mph (16 km/h),
the delay varies from a minimum of one cycle
e v

ery second to a maximum of approximately
18 seconds between cycles. NOTE:

The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed.
I f

the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph
( 1

6 km/h), delay times will be doubled.
Windshield Washers
To use the windshield washer, push the washer
knob, located on the end of the multifunction
lever, inward to the second detent.
If you activate the washer while the wiper
co

ntrol is in the delay range, the wipers will
operate in low-speed for two or three wipe
cycles after releasing the lever and then resume
the intermittent interval previously selected.
If you activate the washer while the wiper
co
ntrol is in the off position, the wipers will
operate for two or three wipe cycles and then
turn off.
Mist Feature
Push the washer knob, located on the end of
the multifunction lever, inward to the first
detent to activate a single wipe cycle to clear
the windshield of road mist or spray from a
passing vehicle. The wipers will continue to
operate until you release the lever.
NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the washer
p u

mp; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed
on the windshield. The wash function must be
used in order to spray the windshield with
washer fluid.
WARNING!

Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to a collision. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing
of the windshield during freezing weather, warm
the windshield with the defroster before and
during windshield washer use.

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46 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
The rear window wiper/washer control is
located on the left side of the steering column.

Rear Wiper/Washer

Rotate the switch upward to the first
detent position for rear wiper
o p

eration.
Rotate the switch upward past the
first detent position to activate the
r e

ar washer. The washer pump will
continue to operate as long as the
switch is held. Upon release, the wiper will cycle
three times before returning to the set position.
Rear Wiper/Washer Control

If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is
p l

aced in the OFF position, the wiper will
automatically return to the “park” position.
When the vehicle is restarted, the wiper will
resume function at whichever position the
switch is set at.
CAUTION!
Turn the windshield wipers off when driving
through an automatic car wash. Damage to
the windshield wipers may result if the
wiper control is left in any position other
than off.
In cold weather, always turn off the wiper
switch and allow the wipers to return to the
park position before turning off the engine.
If the wiper switch is left on and the wipers
freeze to the windshield, damage to the
wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is
restarted.
Always remove any buildup of snow that
prevents the windshield wiper blades from
returning to the off position. If the wind -
shield wiper control is turned off and the
b la

des cannot return to the off position,
damage to the wiper motor may occur.