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  • Page 1 2016 J O U R N E Y USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 I M P O R T A N T T hi s U s e r G u i d e is in ten d e d to familiarize you with the im p ortant fe atures o f yo u r v eh ic l e. Th e D VD e nc lo s e d contai ns yo ur Owne r’s Man ual , N av i g a t i o n / U co n n ect Ma nuals , Warranty B ooklets, Tir e Warra nty and R o a ds i d e A ss i st a n ce (n e w v e hic le s purc has e d in the U.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION/WELCOME POWER INVERTER ... . . 83 POWER OUTLETS ....84 WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC .

  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

    I N T R O D U C T I O N / W E L C O M E WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
  • Page 5 I N T R O D U C T I O N / W E L C O M E VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc.

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    C O N T R O L S A T A G L A N C E DRIVER COCKPIT 1. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 78 2. Turn Signal/Light Lever pg. 38 3. Instrument Cluster pg. 6 4. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 6 5.
  • Page 7 C O N T R O L S A T A G L A N C E 9. Switch Panel • Hazard Switch • Rear Defroster pg. 44 • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light pg. 93 • Air Recirculation pg. 45 10.

  • Page 8: Instrument Cluster

    C O N T R O L S A T A G L A N C E INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 1. Temperature Gauge 2. Tachometer 3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display (See page 88 for Instrument Cluster Warning Light information.)

  • Page 9: Speedometer

    C O N T R O L S A T A G L A N C E 4. Fuel Gauge 5. Speedometer 6. Fuel Filler Door Location (See page 93 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights information.)

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors And Liftgate Lock The Doors And Liftgate Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter to lock all doors and lift- gate.

  • Page 11: Remote Start

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D WARNING! • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key Fob from the ignition and lock your 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.

  • Page 12: Keyless Enter-N-Go - If Equipped

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — IF EQUIPPED The Keyless Enter-N-Go system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) feature. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and liftgate without having to push the Key Fob LOCK or UNLOCK buttons, as well as starting and stopping the vehicle with the push of a button.
  • Page 13 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D To Lock The Vehicle: • Both front door handles have buttons located on the outside of the handle. With one of the vehicle’s Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's or passenger front door handle, push the door handle button to lock all four doors and liftgate.

  • Page 14: Engine Start/Stop Button

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Lock Or Unlock The Liftgate: • With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fob within 3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate, push the electronic liftgate lock/unlock pad located to the left of the liftgate handle to unlock the liftgate.
  • Page 15 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Stopping • Place the shift lever in PARK. • Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position. • If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 MPH (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off.

  • Page 16: Vehicle Security Alarm

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the ignition for unauthorized operation. While the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, interior switches for door locks and decklid release are disabled.

  • Page 17: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Seat Belt Pretensioner • The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. •...
  • Page 18 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Advanced Front Air Bags • This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in every type of collision.
  • Page 19 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Supplemental Knee Air Bags This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag provides enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat belts, pretensioners, and Advanced Front Air Bags.
  • Page 20 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D WARNING! • Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat. • Being too close to the Side Air Bags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.
  • Page 21 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Air Bag Warning Light • The air bags must be ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components.

  • Page 22: Child Restraints

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded.
  • Page 23 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Locating LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
  • Page 24 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Center Seat LATCH The center seating position in this vehicle has a single dedicated anchorage. Use an- chorages B and C to install a child seat in the center position.
  • Page 25 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts The seat belts in the outboard passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR). The center seating positions are equipped with a cinching latch plate.
  • Page 26 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D To Install A Child Seat Using A Cinching Latch Plate: 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position. 2. Next, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint.
  • Page 27 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Integrated Child Booster Seat — If Equipped The Integrated Child Booster Seat is located in each outboard second-row passenger seat. Refer to the Integrated Child Booster Seat information label located on the front lower panel of the opened Booster Seat for child height and weight specifications.

  • Page 28: Head Restraints

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D WARNING! • In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are.
  • Page 29 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjustment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint.
  • Page 30 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Head Restraints — Second Row Seats The second row seats are equipped with adjustable and removable head restraints. To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjustment button located on the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint.

  • Page 31: Front Seats

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D FRONT SEATS Power Seats • The power seat switch, located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor, controls forward/back, up/down, and tilt adjustment. Power Seat 1 —...
  • Page 32 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Manual Seat Adjustment Forward/Rearward • Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release it when the seat is at the desired position.
  • Page 33 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Flip 'n Stow Front Passenger Seat Storage • The seat latch release-loop is located in the center of the seat cushion between the seat cushion and the seatback. Pull the loop upward to release the latch and then forward to open the seat to the detent position.

  • Page 34: Rear Seats

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D REAR SEATS 60/40 SPLIT SECOND-ROW PASSENGER SEATS To Lower The Seatback • Locate the seatback release lever on the lower outboard side of the seat. • Place one hand on the seatback and apply a gentle pressure.
  • Page 35 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D STADIUM Tip ’n Slide (EASY ENTRY/EXIT SEAT) — SEVEN PASSENGER MODELS To Move The Second-Row Passenger Seat Forward NOTE: Raise the 20% seatback/armrest before moving the 60% seat to allow for full seat travel. •...

  • Page 36: Heated Seats

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is locked securely into position. Otherwise, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause you and others to be severely injured or killed.

  • Page 37: Heated Steering Wheel

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D HEATED STEERING WHEEL The steering wheel contains a heating element that heats the steering wheel to one temperature setting. The heated steering wheel control button is located within the Uconnect system. You can gain access to the control buttons through the climate screen or the controls screen.

  • Page 38: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN • The tilt/telescoping control handle is lo- cated below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column. • Push down on the handle to unlock the steering column.

  • Page 39: Operating Your Vehicle

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).

  • Page 40: Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beam Lever

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM LEVER Multifunction Lever Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and automatically turn off.

  • Page 41: Headlight Switch

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E HEADLIGHT SWITCH Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights • Rotate the headlight switch, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel, to the first detent for parking lights and to the second de- tent for headlights...

  • Page 42: Electronic Speed Control

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL The Electronic Speed Control switches are located on the steering wheel. Cruise ON/OFF • Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Speed Control.
  • Page 43 O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E To Decrease Speed When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing the SET - button. The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped.

  • Page 44: Climate Control

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E CLIMATE CONTROL Uconnect 4.3 Manual Climate Controls Uconnect 4.3 Manual Climate Controls 1 — Temperature Control Button 6 — Rear Defrost Button 2 —...
  • Page 45 O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Uconnect 8.4 Automatic Climate Controls Uconnect 8.4 Automatic Climate Controls 1 — A/C Button 8 — SYNC Button 2 — Air Recirculation Button 9 —...
  • Page 46 O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Climate Control Knobs Climate Control Knobs 1 — A/C Button 6 — Rotate Blower Control Knob 2 — Air Recirculation Button 7 —...

  • Page 47: Parkview Rear Back-Up Camera

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E SYNC Temperature Button — If Equipped Press the SYNC button on the touchscreen once to control driver and passenger temperatures simultaneously. Press the SYNC button on the touchscreen a second time to control the temperatures individually.

  • Page 48: Power Sunroof

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E POWER SUNROOF • The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console. Opening Sunroof Express Open Push the switch rearward and release it within one-half second.

  • Page 49: Wind Buffeting

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Pinch Protection Feature This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically retract.

  • Page 50: Electronics

    E L E C T R O N I C S YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM 1. Uconnect Voice Command Button pg. 74 2. Uconnect Phone Button pg. 68 3. Steering Wheel Audio control (Left – Behind Steering Wheel) pg. 78 4.
  • Page 51 E L E C T R O N I C S 7. Uconnect Radio pg. 50 8. Tune/Scroll Knob/Browse/Enter Button 9. SD Card Slot (push in to insert/eject) pg. 68 10. CD Slot 11. Front Power Outlet pg. 84 12. Aux Jack (located inside center console) pg. 67 13.

  • Page 52: Identifying Your Radio

    E L E C T R O N I C S IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO Uconnect 4.3 & 4.3S • Models 4.3 and 4.3S have a 4.3 inch touchscreen with buttons on the face- plate on each side of it. • Model 4.3S has all Model 4.3 features, plus SiriusXM Satellite Radio (1-year trial subscription included).

  • Page 53: Uconnect 4.3 & 4.3S At A Glance

    E L E C T R O N I C S UCONNECT 4.3 & 4.3S AT A GLANCE Uconnect 4.3 & 4.3S 1 — Radio: AM/FM/SIRIUS Satellite Radio (If Equipped) 2 — Status Bar 3 — Settings: Clock, Display, etc. 4 —...
  • Page 54 E L E C T R O N I C S Audio Settings • Push the SETTINGS button on the faceplate on the right side of the unit. • Then scroll down and press the “Audio” button on the touchscreen to get to the Audio menu.

  • Page 55: Uconnect 8.4 & 8.4N At A Glance

    E L E C T R O N I C S UCONNECT 8.4 & 8.4N AT A GLANCE Uconnect 8.4N 1 — Status Bar 6 — Climate Control Button 2 — Small Navigation Map (8.4N) 7 — Controls Button 3 — More Settings Button 8 —...
  • Page 56 E L E C T R O N I C S Setting The Time • Model 8.4N synchronizes time automatically via GPS, so should not require any time adjustment. If you do need to set the time manually, follow the instructions below for Model 8.4.

  • Page 57: Radio

    E L E C T R O N I C S RADIO Models 4.3 & 4.3S Models 4.3 & 4.3S 1 — Radio Station Presets 5 — Audio Settings 2 — View All Presets 6 — Direct Tune Radio Station 3 —...
  • Page 58 E L E C T R O N I C S Models 8.4 & 8.4N Uconnect 8.4 Radio 1 — Radio Station Presets 5 — Seek Down Button 2 — Toggle Presets 1–6 and 7–12 6 — Direct Tune To A Radio Station 3 —...

  • Page 59: Siriusxm Satellite Radio

    E L E C T R O N I C S Seek Up/Seek Down • Press the “Seek arrow” up or down buttons on the touchscreen for less than two seconds to seek through radio stations. • Press and hold either “Seek arrow” button on the touchscreen for more than two seconds to bypass stations without stopping.
  • Page 60 E L E C T R O N I C S Selecting SiriusXM Satellite Channels Seek Up/Seek Down • Press the “Seek arrow” buttons on the touchscreen for less than two seconds to seek through channels in SAT mode. • Press and hold either “arrow” button on the touchscreen for more than two seconds to bypass channels without stopping.
  • Page 61 E L E C T R O N I C S Browse • Lets you browse the SiriusXM Satellite Radio channel listing, Favorites, Genres, Game Zone, and Weather channels. Jump setting, and also provides the SiriusXM Satellite Radio channel list. Browse contains many sub-menus. Browse Sub-Menu Description Sub-Menu...

  • Page 62: Ipod/Cd/Aux Controls

    E L E C T R O N I C S iPod/CD/AUX CONTROLS Models 4.3 & 4.3S Models 4.3 & 4.3S 1 — Music Source 2 — More: Audio Settings and Shuffle 3 — Current Track Information 4 — Play/Pause 5 —...
  • Page 63 E L E C T R O N I C S Models 8.4 & 8.4N Models 8.4 & 8.4N 1 — Music Source: Disc, iPod, SD Card, AUX Or Bluetooth 2 — Repeat Track 3 — Shuffle Music Tracks 4 — Music Track Information 5 —...

  • Page 64: Garmin Navigation

    E L E C T R O N I C S GARMIN NAVIGATION Garmin Navigation (8.4N Only) Uconnect 8.4N integrates Garmin’s consumer-friendly navigation into your vehicle. Garmin Navigation includes Lane Assist and Junction View, Speed Limit information, and a database with over six million points of interest. •...
  • Page 65 E L E C T R O N I C S Acquiring Satellites • The GPS Satellite strength bars indicate the strength of your satellite reception. • Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. When at least one of the bars is green, your device has acquired satellite signals.
  • Page 66 E L E C T R O N I C S Go Home • A Home location must be saved in the system. From the Main Navigation menu, press “Where To?” then press “Go Home.” Following Your Route Following Your Route 1 —...
  • Page 67 E L E C T R O N I C S Adding A Via Point • To add a stop between your current location and your end destination, you must be navigating a route. • Press the “back arrow” multiple times to return to the Main Navigation menu. •...

  • Page 68: Siriusxm Travel Link

    E L E C T R O N I C S SiriusXM TRAVEL LINK SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4N Only) • SiriusXM Travel Link is only available in the United States. • SiriusXM Travel Link brings a wealth of useful information into your vehicle and right to your fingertips.

  • Page 69: Playing Ipod/Usb/Mp3 Devices

    E L E C T R O N I C S PLAYING iPod/USB/MP3 DEVICES • There are many ways to play music from iPod/MP3 players or USB devices through your vehicles sound system. Audio Jack (AUX) • The Audio Jack, located in the center console, allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or an iPod, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicles sound system, using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.

  • Page 70: Uconnect Phone

    E L E C T R O N I C S SD Card (8.4 and 8.4N Only) • Play songs stored on an SD card inserted into the SD card slot, located on the radio faceplate. • Song playback can be controlled using the radio or Steering Wheel Audio Controls to play, skip to the next or previous track, browse, and list the contents.
  • Page 71 E L E C T R O N I C S Pairing A Phone • To use the Uconnect Phone feature, you must first pair your Bluetooth phone with the Uconnect system. Start Pairing Procedure On The Radio • Models 4.3, 4.3S: Push the MORE button on the faceplate, then press the “Phone” button on the touchscreen.
  • Page 72 E L E C T R O N I C S Start Pairing Procedure On Mobile Phone • Search for available devices on your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. This is usually within Settings or Options under “Bluetooth.” See your mobile phone’s manual for details.
  • Page 73 E L E C T R O N I C S Select The Mobile Phone's Priority Level • When the pairing process has successfully completed, the system will prompt you to choose whether or not this is your favorite phone. Selecting “Yes” will make this phone the highest priority.
  • Page 74 E L E C T R O N I C S Phone Menu Screen — Models 8.4 & 8.4N 1 — Favorite Phonebook Entries 9 — SMS (text messaging) 2 — Phone Battery Level 10 — Direct Dial 3 — Current Phone 11 —...
  • Page 75 E L E C T R O N I C S Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle During an on-going call, press the “Transfer” button on the touchscreen to transfer an on-going call between handset and vehicle. Common Phone Commands (Examples) •...

  • Page 76: Uconnect Voice Command (8.4 & 8.4N Only)

    E L E C T R O N I C S Voice Text Reply • Uconnect Phone can read or send new text messages on your mobile phone. • Your mobile phone must support Voice Text Reply over Bluetooth to use this feature. If the Uconnect Phone determines your mobile phone is not compatible with Voice Text Reply messaging over Bluetooth, the “Messaging”...
  • Page 77 E L E C T R O N I C S Changing The Volume • Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button , then say a command (for example, “help”). • Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command system is speaking.
  • Page 78 E L E C T R O N I C S Common Navigation Voice Commands • To access the navigation voice commands, press the Uconnect Voice Command button while in any mode and say “Navigation.” • Once in the Navigation feature, you can simply Say What You See on the touchscreen to give a navigation voice command.

  • Page 79: Video Entertainment System (Ves)

    E L E C T R O N I C S VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) System Operation • The screen is located on the headliner behind the front seat. To lower the screen, press the release button located in the rear of the overhead console. •...

  • Page 80: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    E L E C T R O N I C S STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The steering wheel audio controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Right Switch • Push the switch up or down to increase or decrease the volume.

  • Page 81: Programmable Features

    E L E C T R O N I C S Compass Calibration This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic, and the EVIC will display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated.

  • Page 82: Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink)

    E L E C T R O N I C S Uconnect 8.4 Customer Programmable Features • The Uconnect 8.4 system allows you to access Customer Programmable feature settings such as Display, Clock, Safety/Assistance, Lights, Doors & Locks, Heated Seats, Engine Off Operation, Compass Settings, Audio, Phone/Bluetooth and SIRIUS Setup through buttons on the touchscreen.
  • Page 83 E L E C T R O N I C S NOTE: Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons. If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
  • Page 84 E L E C T R O N I C S Programming A Non-Rolling Code NOTE: For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured before 1995. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view.

  • Page 85: Power Inverter

    E L E C T R O N I C S POWER INVERTER • There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt power inverter outlet located on the back of the center console. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.

  • Page 86: Power Outlets

    E L E C T R O N I C S POWER OUTLETS • There is a 12 Volt power outlet located in the front storage bin below the radio. This outlet has power available when the ignition switch is in the ON position. •...
  • Page 87 E L E C T R O N I C S NOTE: • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced.

  • Page 88: Utility

    U T I L I T Y TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) GCWR Engine/ Max. GTW (Gross Combined Frontal Area Max. Tongue Wt. Transmission (Gross Trailer Wt.) Wt. Rating) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 6,000 lbs 22 sq ft which includes 2.4L/Automatic 100 lbs (45 kg)
  • Page 89 U T I L I T Y Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow this procedure: 1.

  • Page 90: What To Do In Emergencies

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for U.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian Residents. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your location, including the telephone number from which you are calling.
  • Page 91 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S - Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position.
  • Page 92 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper 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 EVIC or DID display.
  • Page 93 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. –...
  • Page 94 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is applied.

  • Page 95: Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR LIGHTS – Turn Signal Indicator The arrows will flash with the exterior turn signals when the turn signal lever is operated. A tone will chime, and a EVIC message will appear if either turn signal is left on for more than 1 mile (1.6 km).

  • Page 96: If Your Engine Overheats

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action: •...

  • Page 97: Jacking And Tire Changing

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location • The jack and jack-handle are stowed underneath a cover in the rear storage bin in the cargo area.
  • Page 98 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 5. Turn OFF the ignition. 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel.
  • Page 99 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 2. Fit the assembled jack-handle over the winch drive nut located in the jack storage area. Rotate the jack-handle assembly counterclockwise until the spare tire is on the ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull the spare tire out from underneath the vehicle.
  • Page 100 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S Jacking Instructions 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and jack- handle from stowage. 2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts on the wheel with the flat tire.
  • Page 101 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 3. Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to the flat tire. Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill flange.
  • Page 102 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 6. Install the spare tire. NOTE: For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare.
  • Page 103 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S Road Tire Installation Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. To ease the installation process for steel wheels with wheel covers, install two lug nuts on the mounting studs which are on each side of the valve stem.
  • Page 104 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S Vehicles Without Wheel Covers 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
  • Page 105 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.

  • Page 106: Jump-Starting

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S JUMP-STARTING • If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack.
  • Page 107 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence: 1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable from the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the discharged battery.

  • Page 108: Shift Lever Override

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S WARNING! • When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.

  • Page 109: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Wheel OFF the Towing Condition FWD MODELS AWD MODELS Ground IF transmission is operable: NOT ALLOWED Flat Tow NONE •...

  • Page 110: Enhanced Accident Response System (Ears)

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS) This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident Response System. Please refer to “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags” in “Getting Started” in this guide for further information on the Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS) function.

  • Page 111: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E OPENING THE HOOD 1. Pull the hood release lever located un- der the left side of the instrument panel. 2.

  • Page 112: Engine Compartment - 2.4L

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1. Engine Coolant Reservoir Cap 2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3. Engine Oil Dipstick 4.
  • Page 113 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E 6. Transmission Dipstick (4 speed only) 7. Brake Fluid Reservoir 8. Remote Jump Start Positive Terminal 9. Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 10.

  • Page 114: Engine Compartment - 3.6L

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1. Power Steering Reservoir 2. Engine Oil Filter Access 3. Brake Fluid Reservoir 4. Remote Jump Start Positive Terminal 5.
  • Page 115 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E 6. Air Cleaner Filter 7. Washer Fluid Reservoir 8. Engine Oil Dipstick 9. Engine Oil Fill 10. Engine Coolant Pressure Cap...

  • Page 116: Fluid Capacities

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models 20.5 Gallons 77.6 Liters All-Wheel Drive Models 21 Gallons 79.8 Liters Engine Oil With Filter...
  • Page 117 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E CAUTION! • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Tech- nology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection.

  • Page 118: Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) - If Equipped

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED E-85 General Information The information in this section is unique for Flexible Fuel vehicles only. These vehicles can be identified by a unique fuel filler door label that states Ethanol (E-85) or Unleaded Gasoline Only and a yellow fuel cap.
  • Page 119 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Severe Duty All Models Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is operated predominately at idle or only very low engine RPM’s.
  • Page 120 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E...
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  • Page 123: Fuses

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E FUSES WARNING! • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appropriate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as the original fuse. Never replace a fuse with another fuse of higher amp rating.
  • Page 124 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description F124 – 10 Amp Red Mirrors F125 – 10 Amp Red Steering Column Control Module F126 –...
  • Page 125 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description F153 – 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump Brake/Electronic Stability Control F156 – 10 Amp Red Module Power Transfer Unit Module –...

  • Page 126: Tires - General Information

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION TIRE PRESSURES Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire (if equipped), at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
  • Page 127 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit”...
  • Page 128 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Full Size Spare — If Equipped The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.

  • Page 129: Replacement Bulbs

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E REPLACEMENT BULBS Interior Bulbs Bulb Number Courtesy/Reading Lamps (Incandescent) Courtesy/Reading Lamps (Optional LED) LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Glove Box Lamp Cargo Lamp Optional Door Map Pocket/Cupholder...

  • Page 130: Consumer Assistance

    Booklet. United States customers may visit the Dodge Contact Us page at www.dodge.com scroll to the bottom of the page and select the “Contact Us” link, then select the “Owner’s Manual and Glove Box Material” from the left menu. You may also obtain a complimentary copy by calling 1-800-423-6343 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143...

  • Page 131: Reporting Safety Defects In The United States

    • The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on the Chrysler, Jeep ® , Ram Truck, Dodge and SRT websites. • Click on the “For Owners” tab, select “Owner/Service Manuals”, then select your desired model year and vehicle from the drop down lists.

  • Page 132: Mopar® Accessories

    • For the full line of Authentic Dodge Accessories by Mopar, visit your local dealership or online at mopar.com for U.S. residents and mopar.ca for Canadian residents.

  • Page 133: Frequently Asked Questions

    • How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 80 UTILITY • How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Journey? pg. 86 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 89 •...

  • Page 134: Index

    I N D E X Accessories ....130 Brakes ....116 Mopar ....130 Brake System .
  • Page 135 I N D E X Disposal Of Used Coolant ..116 Malfunction Indicator Drain, Flush, And Refill ..116 (Check Engine) ...92 Inspection ... . .116 Oil .
  • Page 136 I N D E X General Maintenance ..116 Lock/Unlock ..10, 11, 12 Glass Cleaning ... . .116 Passive Entry .
  • Page 137 I N D E X Checking ....116 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ..107 Disposal ....116 Filter .
  • Page 138 I N D E X Tilt Steering Column...36 Underhood Fuses ...122 Tires ....124, 125 Universal Garage Door Opener Air Pressure .
  • Page 139 , v i s i t www.mopar.com (U.S.), www.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local Dodge dealer.
  • Page 140 D O W N L O A D A F R E E E L E C T R O N I C C O P Y O F T H E O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L A N D W A R R A N T Y B O O K L E T B Y V I S I T I N G : W W W .

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