2020 DODGE JOURNEY height adjustment

26 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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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.

30 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
You may experience deformation in the seat
c u

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 Seatback

Grasp the assist strap loop on the seatback and
p u

ll it toward you to raise the seatback. Continue
to raise the seatback until it locks in place. Raise
the head restraint to lock it in place.
Assist Strap
The seatback can also be locked in the reclined
p
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sition. To do so, pull the latch release-loop
located at the top of the seatback upward, allow
the seatback to recline, and release the
release-loop.POWER ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEAT)

The power seat switch is on the outboard side of the
seat near the floor. Use this switch to move the seat
up, down, forward, rearward or to tilt the seat.

Power Seat Switch

Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and
rearward. Push the seat switch forward or
rearward, and the seat will move in the direction
of the switch. Release the switch when the
desired position has been reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or
down. Pull upward or push downward on the
rear of seat switch, the seat will move in the
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is locked
securely into position. Otherwise, the seat
will not provide the proper stability for
passengers. An improperly latched seat
could cause serious injury.
Do not allow a passenger to sit in a third
row seat without having the head restraint
unfolded and locked in place. Failure to
follow this warning may result in personal
injury to the passenger in the event of a
collision.
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 underneath the seat belt and be
seriously or even fatally injured.

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REAR HEAD RESTRAINT REMOVAL
To remove the head restraint, push the
adjustment and the release buttons while
pulling upward on the whole assembly and

raise it up as far as it can go. To reinstall the
h e

adrest, put the headrest posts into the holes
while pushing the release buttons. Then adjust
it to the appropriate height.
NOTE:
For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether, refer
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“Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety”.
STEERING WHEEL
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering
column upward or downward. It also allows
you to lengthen or shorten the steering column.
T h

e tilt/telescoping control handle is located
below the steering wheel at the end of the
steering column.

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Control Handle

To unlock the steering column, push the control
h a

ndle downward. To tilt the steering column,
move the steering wheel upward or downward
as desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering
column, pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering column
in position, pull the control handle upward until
fully engaged.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF
E
QUIPPED
The steering wheel contains a heating element
that helps warm your hands in cold weather.
The heated steering wheel has only one
temperature setting. Once the heated steering
wheel has been turned on, it will stay on for an
average of 80 minutes before automatically
s h

utting off. This time will vary based on
environmental temperatures. The heated
steering wheel can shut off early or may not turn
on when the steering wheel is already warm.
WARNING!

ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in
the vehicle to properly protect the occupants.
Follow the re-installation instructions above prior
to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat.

WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the head restraints
removed or improperly adjusted could cause
serious injury or death in the event of a
collision. The head restraints should be
checked prior to operating the vehicle and
never adjusted while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while
driving. Adjusting the steering column while
driving or driving with the steering column
unlocked, could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious injury or death.2

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NOTE:
The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage
i s

equipped with an Easy Up feature. This
feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to
be adjusted in the upward position without
pushing or squeezing the release button.
To verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched,
p u

ll downward on the shoulder belt anchorage
until it is locked into position.
Seat Belt Extender
If a seat belt is not long enough to fit properly,
even when the webbing is fully extended and
the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage
(if equipped) is in its lowest position, an
authorized dealer can provide you with a Seat
Belt Extender. The Seat Belt Extender should be
used only if the existing seat belt is not long
enough. When the Seat Belt Extender is not
required for a different occupant, it must be
removed.WARNING!
Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could
make your injuries in a collision much
worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or
you could even slide out of the seat belt.
Follow these instructions to wear your seat
belt safely and to keep your passengers
safe, too.
Position the shoulder belt across the
shoulder and chest with minimal, if any
slack so that it is comfortable and not
resting on your neck. The retractor will with -
draw any slack in the shoulder belt.
Misadjustment of the seat belt could
reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt
in a crash.
Always make all seat belt height adjust -
ments when the vehicle is stationary.
WARNING! (Continued)WARNING!
ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physi -
cally required in order to properly fit the
o r

iginal seat belt system. DO NOT USE the
Seat Belt Extender if, when worn, the
distance between the front edge of the
Seat Belt Extender buckle and the center of
the occupant’s body is LESS than 6 inches.
Using a Seat Belt Extender when not
needed can increase the risk of serious
injury or death in a collision. Only use the
Seat Belt Extender when the lap belt is not
long enough and only use in the recom
-
mended seating positions. Remove and
s t

ore the Seat Belt Extender when not
needed.

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Power Seats
Down...........................................................30Forward.......................................................30Rearward.....................................................30Up................................................................30Power Steering Fluid......................................264Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................127Preparation For Jacking.................................201PretensionersSeat Belts..................................................127
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Radial Ply Tires..............................................243Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............230Radio Operation............................................376Radio Remote Controls..................................363Rear Air Conditioning................................53, 64Rear Camera.................................................175Rear Cupholders..............................................86Rear ParkSense System................................171Rear Seats, Folding..................................26, 29Rear Wiper/Washer.........................................46Reclining Front Seats......................................26Reclining Rear Seats.......................................27Recreational Towing......................................186Reformulated Gasoline..................................258Refrigerant....................................................225Release, Hood.................................................76Reminder, Lights On........................................42
Reminder, Seat Belt......................................122
Remote Keyless Entry......................................10Panic Alarm.................................................11Programming Additional Key Fobs........12, 17Remote Sound System (Radio) Control.........363Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode..............................15Uconnect Settings.......................................16Replacement Bulbs......................................189Replacement Keys...........................................17Replacement Tires........................................245Reporting Safety Defects..............................382Restraints, Child...........................................139Restraints, Head..............................................32Retractable Cargo Area Cover..........................78Reverse Lights..............................................192Rocking Vehicle When Stuck........................211Roof Luggage Rack..........................................91Rotation, Tires..............................................251
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................155Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.....................156Safety Defects, Reporting.............................382Safety Information, Tire................................234Safety Tips....................................................154Safety, Exhaust Gas......................................154Seat BeltAdjustable Upper Shoulder Belt
Anchorage
............................................125
Seat Belt Reminder.......................................100
Seat Belts............................................121, 155Adjustable Shoulder Belt..........................125Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage.....125Child Restraints........................................139Extender...................................................126Front Seat...............................121, 122, 124Inspection.................................................155Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation....................124Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting...................125Lap/Shoulder Belts...................................122Operating Instructions..............................124Pregnant Women......................................127Pretensioners...........................................127Rear Seat..................................................122Reminder..................................................122Seat Belt Extender....................................126Seat Belt Pretensioner..............................127Untwisting Procedure................................125Seat Belts Maintenance................................254Seats.........................................................25, 30Adjustment....................................25, 26, 30Heated.........................................................31Height Adjustment................................26, 30Power...........................................................30Rear Folding..................................25, 26, 29Reclining......................................................26Reclining Rear.............................................27Seatback Release..........................25, 26, 29Tilting....................................................25, 30
Security Alarm........................................18, 101