2020 DODGE JOURNEY TPMS

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CLIMATE CONTROLS ...........................................47
Manual Climate Control Overview .. ............ 47
Automatic Climate Controls Overview . . ...... 58
Climate Control Functions . . ......................... 70
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped . ..................................................... 70
O
perating Tips . . ........................................... 71
WINDOWS . . ..........................................................72
Power Windows .. ......................................... 72
Wind Buffeting . . .......................................... 74
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED. . ...................74
Opening Sunroof .. ........................................ 75
Closing Sunroof . . .......................................... 75
Wind Buffeting . . ........................................... 75
Sunshade Operation. . .................................. 75
Anti Pinch Protect Feature . . ........................ 75
Sunroof Maintenance . . ................................ 75
Ignition Off Operation . . ................................ 76
HOOD. .....................................................................76
O pening ........................................................ 76
C losing . ......................................................... 76
L
IFTGATE . ...............................................................77
O pening ........................................................ 77
C argo Area Features . . ................................. 78
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . ........80
Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink® . .
................................................ 80
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming . . ... 82Using HomeLink®.
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...................................... 83
Security. ........................................................ 83
T roubleshooting Tips . . ................................. 83
General Information . . .................................. 84
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT . . ...................................... 84
Storage ......................................................... 84
C upholders . . ................................................ 86
Power Outlets. . ............................................. 87
Power Inverter — If Equipped . . ................... 89
Sunglasses Storage . . .................................. 90
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED . . .......... 91
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ....................................... 93
Instrument Cluster Descriptions .. ............... 94
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY. . ..................... 95
Instrument Cluster Display Location And
Controls . ....................................................... 95
O
il Change Due . . ......................................... 96
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable
Menu Items . .
................................................ 96
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction
Actions — If Equipped . .
............................... 99 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES .
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............. 100
Red Warning Lights .. ................................. 100
Yellow Warning Lights . . ............................. 103
Green Indicator Lights . . ............................. 106
White Indicator Lights . . ............................. 106
Blue Indicator Lights . . ............................... 106
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . . . 107
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity . .
........................................... 107
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS . .
...................................................... 108
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES ............................................ 109
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .. ............... 109
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System. . .. 110
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS . . ...................... 116
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) . ....................................................... 116
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CCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . . ............... 120
Occupant Restraint Systems Features .. .. 120
Important Safety Precautions . . ................. 121
Seat Belt Systems . . .................................. 121
Supplemental Restraint
Systems (SRS) . .
......................................... 130
Child Restraints . . ....................................... 139
Transporting Pets . . ................................... 154

104 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active
Warning Light — If Equipped

This warning light will indicate when the
Electronic Stability Control system is
Ac

tive. The “ESC Indicator Light” in the
instrument cluster will come on when the
ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN
position, and when ESC is activated. It should go out
with the engine running. If the “ESC Indicator Light”
comes on continuously with the engine running, a
malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If
this warning light remains on after several ignition
cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several
miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph
( 4

8 km/h), see an authorized dealer as soon as
p o

ssible to have the problem diagnosed and
corrected.

The “ESC OFF Indicator Light” and the “ESC
Indicator Light” come on momentarily each
time the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or
ACC/ON/RUN position.
The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking
sounds when it is active. This is normal; the
sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive.
This light will come on when the vehicle is in
an ESC event.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF
Warning Light — If Equipped
This warning light indicates the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is
o f

f.
Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN or
A C

C/ON/RUN, the ESC system will be on, even
if it was turned off previously.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Warning Light
The warning light switches on and a
message is displayed to indicate that
t h

e tire pressure is lower than the
recommended value and/or that slow
pressure loss is occurring. In these cases, optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may
not be guaranteed.
Should one or more tires be in the condition
m
e

ntioned above, the display will show the
indications corresponding to each tire.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
sh
ould be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) on could cause damage
to the vehicle control system. It also could
affect fuel economy and driveability. If the
MIL is flashing, severe catalytic converter
damage and power loss will soon occur.
Immediate service is required.
CAUTION!
Do not continue driving with one or more flat
tires as handling may be compromised. Stop
the vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and
steering. If a tire puncture occurs, repair
immediately using the dedicated tire repair
kit and contact an authorized dealer as soon
as possible.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 105

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire
failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
pr

oper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
m a

lfunction indicator to indicate when the system is
not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction
indicator is combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash for approximately one minute and
then remain continuously illuminated. This
sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When
the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system
may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
variety of reasons, including the installation of
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels
on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning
Light
This warning light monitors the
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).

The light will turn on when the
ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or
A C

C/ON/RUN position and may stay on for as
long as four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while
d r

iving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake
system is not functioning and service is
required as soon as possible. However, the
conventional brake system will continue to
operate normally, assuming the Brake Warning
Light is not also on.
If the ABS light does not turn on when the
i g

nition is placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/
RUN position, have the brake system inspected
by an authorized dealer.
Low Fuel Warning Light

When the fuel level reaches
approximately 2 gal (7.5 L), this light
w i

ll turn on and a chime will sound. The
light will remain on until fuel is added.

CAUTION!

The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warning have been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system
operation or sensor damage may result when
using replacement equipment that is not of the
same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels
can cause sensor damage. Using aftermarket tire
sealants may cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) sensor to become inoperable.
After using an aftermarket tire sealant it is
recommended that you take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer to have your sensor function
checked.

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116 SAFETY
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS)
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based
on the vehicle recommended cold placard
pressure.

The tire pressure will vary with temperature
by about 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C).
Th
is means that when the outside temperature
decreases, the tire pressure will decrease. Tire
pressure should always be set based on cold
inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire
pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for
at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile
( 1

.6 km) after a three hour period. The cold tire
i n

flation pressure must not exceed the maximum
inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall.
Refer to “Tires” in “Servicing And Maintenance”
for information on how to properly inflate the
vehicle’s tires. The tire pressure will also increase
as the vehicle is driven. This is normal and there
should be no adjustment for this increased
pressure.

The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire
p r

essure if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning limit for any reason,
including low temperature effects and natural
pressure loss through the tire.

Tire Pressure Monitoring Display
The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low
t i

re pressure as long as the condition exists, and
will not turn off until the tire pressure is at or
above the recommended cold placard pressure.
Once the low tire pressure warning (Tire Pressure
Monitoring System Warning Light) illuminates,
you must increase the tire pressure to the
recommended cold placard pressure in order for
the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning
Light to turn off.

NOTE:
When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may
n e

ed to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (28 kPa) above the recommended cold placard
pressure in order to turn the Tire Pressure Moni
-
toring System Warning Light off.
The system will automatically update and the
T i

re Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light
will turn off once the system receives the
updated tire pressures. The vehicle may need to
be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
( 2

4 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this
i n

formation.
For example, your vehicle may have a
r e

commended cold (parked for more than
three hours) placard pressure of 33 psi
(227 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F
( 2

0°C) and the measured tire pressure is 28 psi
(193 kPa), a temperature drop to 20°F (-7°C)
will decrease the tire pressure to approximately
24 psi (165 kPa). This tire pressure is low
enough to turn on the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System Warning Light. Driving the vehicle may
cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately
28 psi (193 kPa), but the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System Warning Light will still be on.
In this situation, the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System Warning Light will turn off only after the
tires are inflated to the vehicle’s recommended
cold placard pressure value.

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NOTE:
The TPMS is not intended to replace normal
tire care and maintenance, or to provide
warning of a tire failure or condition.
The TPMS should not be used as a tire pres -
sure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsi -
bility to maintain correct tire pressure using
a n

accurate tire pressure gauge, even if
under-inflation has not reached the level to
trigger illumination of the Tire Pressure Moni -
toring System Warning Light.
Seasonal temperature changes will affect
tire pressure, and the TPMS will monitor the
actual tire pressure in the tire.
Premium System
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
uses wireless technology with wheel rim
mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire
pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each
wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire
pressure readings to the receiver module.
NOTE:
It is particularly important for you to check the
t i

re pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle
monthly and to maintain the proper pressure.
The TPMS consists of the following
c o

mponents:
Receiver module
Four Tire Pressure Monitoring sensors
Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System
messages, which display in the instrument
cluster
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning
Light
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the orig -
inal equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
p r

essures and warnings have been estab -
lished for the tire size equipped on your
v e

hicle. Undesirable system operation or
sensor damage may result when using
replacement equipment that is not of the
same size, type, and/or style. The TPM
sensor is not designed for use on after -
market wheels and may contribute to a
p o

or overall system performance or sensor
damage. Customers are encouraged to use
OEM wheels to assure proper TPM feature
operation.
Using aftermarket tire sealants may cause
the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) sensor to become inoperable.
After using an aftermarket tire sealant it is
r e

commended that you take your vehicle to
an authorized dealership to have your
sensor function checked.
After inspecting or adjusting the tire pres -
sure, always reinstall the valve stem cap.
T h

is will prevent moisture and dirt from
entering the valve stem, which could
damage the TPM sensor.
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118 SAFETY
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure
Warnings
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Warning Light will illuminate in the
in

strument cluster and a chime will
sound when tire pressure is low in one
or more of the four active road tires. In addition,
the instrument cluster will display a graphic of
each tire with the low tire pressure values in a
different color, an "Inflate to XX" message will
also be displayed.

Tire Pressure Monitoring Display

Should this occur, you should stop as soon as
p o

ssible and inflate the tires with low pressure
(those in a different color in the instrument
cluster display graphic) to the vehicle’s
recommended cold placard pressure value as
shown in the "Inflate to XX" message. Once the system receives the updated tire pressures, the
system will automatically update and the
graphic display in the instrument cluster will
change color back to the original color, and the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light
will turn off.
NOTE:

When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may
n e

ed to be increased up to an additional 4 psi
(28 kPa) above the recommended cold placard
pressure in order to turn the Tire Pressure Moni -
toring System Warning Light off.
The vehicle may need to be driven for up to
2 0

minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order
f o

r the TPMS to receive this information.
Service TPMS Warning
When a system fault is detected, the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light will
flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain
on solid. The system fault will also sound a
chime. In addition, the instrument cluster will
display a "SERVICE TPM SYSTEM" message for
a minimum of five seconds and then display
dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value to
indicate which sensor is not being received. If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will
r
e

peat, providing the system fault still exists.
If the system fault no longer exists, the Tire
P r

essure Monitoring System Warning Light will
no longer flash, and the "SERVICE TPM
SYSTEM" message will no longer display, and a
pressure value will display in place of the
dashes. A system fault can occur due to any of
the following:
Jamming due to electronic devices or driving
next to facilities emitting the same radio
frequencies as the TPMS sensors.
Installing some form of aftermarket window
tinting that affects radio wave signals.
Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or
wheel housings.
Using tire chains on the vehicle.
Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS
sensors.
NOTE:
The compact spare tire does not have a Tire
Pressure Monitoring sensor. Therefore, the
TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the
compact spare tire.

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If you install the compact spare tire in place
of a road tire that has a pressure below the
low-pressure warning limit, upon the next
ignition switch cycle, the Tire Pressure Moni -
toring System Warning Light will remain on
a n

d a chime will sound. In addition, the
graphic in the instrument cluster will still
display a pressure value in a different color
and an "Inflate to XX" message.
After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes
ab
ove 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire Pressure
M o

nitoring System Warning Light will flash on
and off for 75 seconds and then remain on
solid. In addition, the instrument cluster will
display a "SERVICE TPM SYSTEM" message
for a minimum of five seconds and then
display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure
value.
For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a
chime will sound, the Tire Pressure Moni -
toring System Warning Light will flash on and
o f

f for 75 seconds and then remain on solid,
and the instrument cluster will display a
"SERVICE TPM SYSTEM" message for a
minimum of five seconds and then display
dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value.
Once you repair or replace the original road
tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of
the compact spare, the TPMS will update
automatically. In addition, the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System Warning Light will turn off
and the graphic in the instrument cluster will
display a new pressure value instead of
dashes (- -), as long as no tire pressure is
below the low-pressure warning limit in any of
the four active road tires. The vehicle may
need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above
1 5

mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to
r e

ceive this information.
TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
can be deactivated if replacing all four wheel
and tire assemblies (road tires) with wheel and
tire assemblies that do not have TPMS sensors,
such as when installing winter wheel and tire
assemblies on your vehicle.
To deactivate the TPMS, first replace all four
w h

eel and tire assemblies (road tires) with tires
not equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPM) sensors. Then, drive the vehicle for
20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h). The
T P

MS will chime, the TPMS Warning Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain
on. The instrument cluster will display the
“Service Tire Pressure System” message and
then display dashes (--) in place of the pressure
values.
Beginning with the next ignition cycle, the TPMS
wi

ll no longer chime or display the “Service Tire
Pressure System” message in the instrument
cluster but dashes (--) will remain in place of the
pressure values.

To reactivate the TPMS, replace all four wheel
an
d tire assemblies (road tires) with tires
equipped with TPM sensors. Then, drive the
vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
( 2

4 km/h). The TPMS will chime, the TPMS
W a

rning Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds
and then turn off. The instrument cluster will
display the “Service Tire Pressure System”
message and then display pressure values in
place of the dashes. On the next ignition cycle the
"Service Tire Pressure System" message will no
longer be displayed as long as no system fault
exists.

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Key Fob
Panic Alarm
.................................................11Programming Additional Key Fobs.......12, 17Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)...............................................................11Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry)...............................................................12Key-In Reminder..............................................14Keyless Enter-N-Go.................................21, 158Passive Entry...............................................21Passive Entry Programming.........................21Keys...................................................................9Replacement...............................................17Sentry (Immobilizer)....................................16
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Lane Change And Turn Signals........................42Lane Change Assist.........................................42Lap/Shoulder Belts.......................................122Latches..........................................................156Hood...........................................................76Lead Free Gasoline........................................257Leaks, Fluid...................................................156Life Of Tires...................................................245Liftgate............................................................77Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer.......................46Light Bulbs...........................................156, 189
Lights......................................................43, 156Air Bag....................................100, 131, 155Automatic Headlights..................................41Back-Up....................................................192Brake Assist Warning...............................113Brake Warning..........................................100Bulb Replacement....................................189Cruise.......................................................106Daytime Running.........................................41Dimmer Switch, Headlight...........................41Exterior...............................................40, 156Fog.....................................................42, 192Hazard Warning Flasher...........................189Headlight Switch..........................................40Headlights..........................................40, 191Headlights On With Wipers..........................41High Beam..........................................41, 191High Beam/Low Beam Select......................41Instrument Cluster.......................................40Intensity Control..........................................43Interior.........................................................43License.....................................................192Lights On Reminder.....................................42Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).......103Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness).............43Park.................................................106, 191Passing........................................................41Rear Servicing..........................................192
Rear Tail Lamps........................................192Seat Belt Reminder..................................100Security Alarm..........................................101Service......................................................189Side Marker..............................................191Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)..............116Traction Control........................................113Turn Signals.....40, 42, 106, 156, 191, 192Vanity Mirror................................................40Warning Instrument Cluster
Descriptions................................101, 106Load Floor, Cargo.............................................78Load Shed Battery Saver Mode........................99Load Shed Battery Saver On............................99Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction..............99Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor...............99Loading Vehicle....................................177, 178Capacities.................................................178Tires..........................................................239Locks Auto Unlock.................................................20Automatic Door............................................20Child Protection...........................................23Power Door..................................................20Low Tire Pressure System.............................116Lubrication, Body..........................................226Lug Nuts/Bolts..............................................257Luggage Carrier................................................91