2020 DODGE JOURNEY mirror controls

36 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
The heated steering wheel control button is
located within the Uconnect system. You can
gain access to the control button through the
climate screen or the controls screen.
Press the heated steering wheel button
once to turn the heating element on.
Press the heated steering wheel button a
second time to turn the heating element off.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the heated
s t

eering wheel to operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start,
t h

e heated steering wheel can be programmed
to come on during a remote start through the
Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings”
in “Multimedia” for further information.
MIRRORS
INSIDE DAY/NIGHT MIRROR — IF
E
QUIPPED
The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left,
and right for various drivers. The mirror should
be adjusted to center on the view through the
rear window.
Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be
r
e

duced by moving the small control under the
mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the
vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set
in the day position (toward the windshield).

NOTE:
A single ball joint mirror is provided in the
v e

hicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed
position at the windshield. The mirror installs on
the windshield button with a counterclockwise
rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
The mirror head can be adjusted left and right
a n

d tilted up and down for various drivers.
The mirror should be adjusted to center on the
v i

ew through the rear window.

Adjusting Rearview Mirror

WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medica -
tion, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other phys -
ical conditions must exercise care when
u s

ing the steering wheel heater. It may
cause burns even at low temperatures,
especially if used for long periods.
Do not place anything on the steering wheel
that insulates against heat, such as a
blanket or steering wheel covers of any type
and material. This may cause the steering
wheel heater to overheat.

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

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Front Defrost Button
Press and release the Front Defrost button on the touchscreen, or push and release the button on the faceplate, to change
th

e current airflow setting to Defrost mode. The Front Defrost indicator illuminates when Front Defrost is on. Air comes from
the windshield and side window demist outlets. When the defrost button is selected, the blower level may increase. Use
Defrost mode with maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting and defogging. When
toggling the front defrost mode button, the climate system will return to the previous setting.
Rear Defrost Button
Press and release the Rear Defrost button on the touchscreen, or push and release the button on the faceplate, to turn on
th
e rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). The Rear Defrost indicator illuminates when the
rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after 15 minutes.
Rear Climate Control Button
Press and release this button on the touchscreen to access the rear climate controls. The rear climate indicator illuminates
w h

en the rear climate controls are on.
NOTE:
The REAR CLIMATE button is only available on the touchscreen.
Driver And Passenger Temperature Up And Down Buttons
Provides the driver and passenger with independent temperature control. Push the red button on the faceplate or
t o

uchscreen or press and slide the temperature bar towards the red arrow button on the touchscreen for warmer
temperature settings. Push the blue button on the faceplate or touchscreen or press and slide the temperature bar towards
the blue arrow button on the touchscreen for cooler temperature settings.
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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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INDEX
A
About Your Brakes...............................160, 256Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)...............229Adding Fuel....................................................176Adding Washing Fluid....................................221Additives, Fuel...............................................258Adjust
Down...........................................................30Forward.......................................................30Rearward.....................................................30Up................................................................30Air Bag...........................................................131Air Bag Operation......................................133Air Bag Warning Light................................131Driver Knee Air Bag...................................133Enhanced Accident Response.........137, 215Event Data Recorder (EDR).......................215If Deployment Occurs................................136Knee Impact Bolsters................................133Maintaining Your Air Bag System..............138Maintenance.............................................138Side Air Bags.............................................134Transporting Pets......................................154Air Bag Light...............................100, 131, 155Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner
Filter).............................................................224
Air Conditioner Maintenance........................224Air Conditioner Refrigerant..................224, 225Air Conditioner System.................................224Air Conditioning................................................70Rear.............................................................53Air Conditioning Filter.......................................72Air Conditioning, Operating Tips.......................71Air Filter........................................................224Air Pressure Tires.........................................................243AlarmPanic...........................................................11Security Alarm....................................18, 101Alterations/ModificationsVehicle...........................................................8Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).................229, 261Disposal...................................................230Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)......................109Anti-Lock Warning Light................................105Assist, Hill Start.............................................114Auto Down Power Windows.............................73Automatic Climate Controls.............................58Automatic Dimming Mirror...............................37Automatic Door Locks......................................20Automatic Headlights.......................................41
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC).......58, 70Automatic Transmission.......................161, 234Adding Fluid............................233, 234, 264Fluid And Filter Change.............................234Fluid Change.............................................234Fluid Level Check......................................233Fluid Type.................................................264Special Additives......................................233Autostick.......................................................166Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)..........87
B
Back-Up Lights..............................................192Battery.................................................102, 221Charging System Light..............................102Keyless Key Fob Replacement....................11Location....................................................221Belts, Seat....................................................155BluetoothPhone..................296, 297, 327, 328, 336Body Mechanism Lubrication........................226B-Pillar Location............................................239Brake Assist System.....................................110Brake Control System, Electronic..................110Brake Fluid....................................................264