2011 Dodge Journey Owner's Manual
Year:
2011
Make:
Dodge
Model:
Journey
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
6
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
9
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
14
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)
14
Key Fob
15
Ignition Or Accessory On Message
16
SENTRY KEYĥ
17
Replacement Keys
18
Customer Key Programming
19
General Information
19
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
19
Rearming Of The System
20
To Arm The System
20
To Disarm The System
21
Security System Manual Override
22
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
23
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
23
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
24
Remote Open Window Feature
25
Using The Panic Alarm
25
Programming Additional Transmitters
26
Transmitter Battery Replacement
26
General Information
27
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
27
How To Use Remote Start
28
DOOR LOCKS
31
Manual Door Locks
31
Power Door Locks
32
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
33
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO
36
WINDOWS
40
Power Windows
40
Wind Buffeting
43
LIFTGATE
43
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
44
Lap/Shoulder Belts
48
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
53
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
54
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped
54
Energy Management Feature
55
Seat Belt Pretensioners
56
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) — If Equipped
56
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)
60
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
62
Seat Belt Extender
62
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
63
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
65
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
69
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
76
Child Restraints
77
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
90
SAFETY TIPS
91
Transporting Passengers
91
Exhaust Gas
92
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
93
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
95
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
97
MIRRORS
103
Inside Day/Night Mirror
103
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
104
Outside Mirrors
104
Power Mirrors
105
Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped
106
Manual Folding Mirrors — If Equipped
106
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
106
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
106
Uconnect™ Phone
107
Uconnect Touch™ 4.3
107
Operation
110
Phone Call Features
116
Uconnect™ Phone Features
120
Advanced Phone Connectivity
125
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
125
General Information
129
Uconnect™ Phone
129
Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 Nav
129
Operation
132
Phone Call Features
143
Uconnect™ Phone Features
148
Advanced Phone Connectivity
152
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
153
General Information
161
VOICE COMMAND
161
Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 Nav
161
Uconnect™ Voice Commands
163
Voice Tree
165
SEATS
169
Driver's Power Seat — If Equipped
169
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
171
Heated Seats — If Equipped
171
Manual Front Seat Adjustments
174
Recliner Adjustment
175
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped
176
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped
176
Head Restraints
177
Third Row Passenger Seats — Seven Passenger Models
182
60/40 Split Second-Row Passenger Seats
182
50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats With Fold-Flat Feature — Seven Passenger Models
189
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
192
LIGHTS
194
Headlight Switch
194
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
194
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
195
Headlight Time Delay
195
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
196
Lights-On Reminder
196
Fog Lights — If Equipped
196
Multifunction Lever
197
Turn Signals
197
Lane Change Assist
198
High/Low Beam Switch
198
Flash-To-Pass
198
Interior Lights
198
Map/Reading Lights
200
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
200
Intermittent Wiper System
201
Windshield Wiper Operation
202
Windshield Washers
203
Mist Feature
203
Headlights With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
204
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
204
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
205
To Activate
206
To Set A Desired Speed
207
To Deactivate
207
To Resume Speed
207
To Vary The Speed Setting
207
To Accelerate For Passing
208
PARKSENSEĥ REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
208
ParkSenseĥ Sensors
209
ParkSenseĥ Warning Display
209
ParkSenseĥ Display
210
Enabling And Disabling ParkSenseĥ
213
Service The ParkSenseĥ Rear Park Assist System
214
Cleaning The ParkSenseĥ System
214
ParkSenseĥ System Usage Precautions
214
PARKVIEWĥ REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
217
Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — With Touch Screen Radio
219
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
220
Courtesy/Reading Lights
220
Sunglasses Storage
221
Interior Observation Mirror
221
Power Sunroof Switch — If Equipped
222
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
222
Programming HomeLinkĥ
224
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
226
Using HomeLinkĥ
227
Reprogramming A Single HomeLinkĥ Button
227
Security
227
Troubleshooting Tips
228
General Information
228
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
229
Opening Sunroof — Express
230
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
230
Closing Sunroof — Express
230
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
230
Pinch Protect Feature
230
Pinch Protect Override
231
Venting Sunroof — Express
231
Sunshade Operation
231
Wind Buffeting
231
Sunroof Maintenance
232
Ignition Off Operation
232
Sunroof Fully Closed
232
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
232
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
237
Power Inverter Operation
238
CUPHOLDERS
239
STORAGE
241
Glovebox Storage
241
Floor Console Storage
241
Center Console Storage
242
Flip 'n Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage — If Equipped
244
Second-Row Passenger Seat Temporary Storage Bin
244
Second-Row Map Pocket And Grocery Retainers — If Equipped
245
In-Floor Storage Bin With Removable Liner
245
CARGO AREA FEATURES
247
Rechargeable Flashlight — If Equipped
247
Cargo Management System
248
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
252
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
252
Rear Window Defroster
254
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
255
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
257
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
259
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
260
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
261
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
270
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
272
EVIC White Telltale Lights
274
EVIC Amber Telltale Lights
274
EVIC Red Telltale Lights
275
Oil Change Required
277
Fuel Economy
278
Vehicle Speed
280
Trip Info
280
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
281
Uconnect TOUCH™ SETTINGS
281
Hard-Keys
282
Soft-Keys
282
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 Settings
282
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 Settings
295
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED
309
iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
310
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
310
Right-Hand Switch Functions
311
Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio Operation
311
Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e., CD) Operation
311
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
312
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
312
CLIMATE CONTROLS
313
General Overview
313
Climate Control Functions
320
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
321
Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
323
Rear Blower Control
325
Rear Temperature Control
326
Rear Mode Control
326
Operating Tips
327
STARTING AND OPERATING
331
STARTING PROCEDURES
336
Automatic Transmission
336
Keyless Enter-N-Go
337
Normal Starting
337
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or ̺29°C)
338
If Engine Fails To Start
339
After Starting
339
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
340
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
340
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
341
Four-Speed Or Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
342
Gear Ranges
342
AUTOSTICKĥ — IF EQUIPPED
345
Operation
345
General Information
346
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED
347
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
347
Acceleration
347
Traction
348
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
348
Flowing/Rising Water
348
Shallow Standing Water
349
POWER STEERING
350
Power Steering Fluid Check
351
PARKING BRAKE
352
BRAKE SYSTEM
354
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
355
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
356
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
356
Brake Assist System (BAS)
358
Traction Control System (TCS)
359
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
359
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
360
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
362
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
363
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
364
Tire Markings
364
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
367
Tire Terminology And Definitions
368
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
369
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
373
Tire Pressure
373
Tire Inflation Pressures
374
Radial-Ply Tires
376
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped
376
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
377
Full Size Spare – If Equipped
378
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped
378
Tire Spinning
379
Tread Wear Indicators
380
Life Of Tire
380
Replacement Tires
381
TIRE CHAINS
382
SNOW TIRES
384
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
384
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
385
Base System
388
Premium System – If Equipped
390
General Information
394
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
395
Reformulated Gasoline
395
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
396
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
396
MMT In Gasoline
397
Materials Added To Fuel
397
Fuel System Cautions
398
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
399
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
399
E-85 General Information
399
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
401
Fuel Requirements
401
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
402
Starting
402
Cruising Range
402
Replacement Parts
403
Maintenance
403
ADDING FUEL
403
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
403
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
405
VEHICLE LOADING
405
Vehicle Certification Label
405
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
406
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
406
Overloading
406
Loading
407
TRAILER TOWING
407
Common Towing Definitions
407
Trailer Hitch Classification
412
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
413
Trailer And Tongue Weight
414
Towing Requirements
415
Towing Tips
420
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
422
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
423
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
425
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
425
2.4L Engine — If Equipped
426
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
427
Jack Location
428
Spare Tire Location
428
Preparations For Jacking
428
Spare Tire Removal
429
Spare Tire Stowage
431
Jacking Instructions
431
Road Tire Installation
437
JUMP-STARTING
439
Preparations For Jump-Start
440
Jump-Starting Procedure
442
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
443
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
445
With Keyless Enter-N-Go — If Equipped
446
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
446
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
447
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
448
Without The Ignition Key
449
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
449
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
451
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
453
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
454
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
455
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
455
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
456
REPLACEMENT PARTS
457
DEALER SERVICE
457
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
458
Engine Oil
459
Engine Oil Filter
462
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
462
Maintenance-Free Battery
463
Air Conditioner Maintenance
465
A/C Air Filter – If Equipped
466
Body Lubrication
468
Wiper Blades
468
Adding Washer Fluid
471
Exhaust System
471
Cooling System
474
Brake System
480
Automatic Transmission
482
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) – AWD Models Only
485
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – AWD Models Only
485
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
486
Cleaning The Cupholders
491
FUSES
491
Interior Fuses
491
Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
494
VEHICLE STORAGE
497
REPLACEMENT BULBS
497
BULB REPLACEMENT
499
Front Low/High Beam Headlamp, Turn Signal/Park Lamp, And Side Marker Lamp
499
Front Fog Lamp
500
Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp
501
License Plate Lamp
503
FLUID CAPACITIES
505
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
506
Engine
506
Chassis
507
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
509
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
510
Required Maintenance Intervals
512
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
523
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
525
Prepare For The Appointment
525
Prepare A List
525
Be Reasonable With Requests
525
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
525
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
526
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
526
In Mexico contact:
526
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
527
Service Contract
527
WARRANTY INFORMATION
528
MOPARĥ PARTS
528
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
528
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
528
In Canada
529
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
529
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
531
Treadwear
531
Traction Grades
531
Temperature Grades
532
2011 Dodge Journey Overview
Introduction
The 2011 Dodge Journey is a versatile midsize crossover SUV designed to cater to family needs with style and functionality. Combining spacious interiors with innovative technology and a range of powerful powertrains, the Journey is well-equipped to handle both urban and suburban driving. With its bold exterior design and practical features, this model captures attention while providing a comfortable ride for all passengers.
Powertrains
The 2011 Dodge Journey offers a choice of two robust powertrains. The base engine is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that delivers 173 horsepower and is paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. For those seeking more power, a 3.6-liter V6 engine producing 283 horsepower is also available, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The V6 engine provides a notable performance boost, making it an excellent choice for drivers who prioritize power and confidence behind the wheel.
Trims
This model comes in several trims, including the base Express, SXT, and the well-equipped R/T. The Express trim includes essential features such as keyless entry, full power accessories, and a four-speaker audio system. The SXT adds enhancements like upgraded upholstery and a trip computer, while the R/T trim focuses on luxury and performance, offering leather seating, a premium sound system, and a power liftgate, ensuring a sophisticated driving experience.
Features
The 2011 Dodge Journey boasts an array of features that prioritize safety and convenience. Standard safety equipment includes antilock brakes, traction control, and multiple airbags, providing peace of mind for families on the go. The model also has a user-friendly touchscreen interface, optional navigation, and available rear-seat entertainment systems for enhanced passenger enjoyment on long trips.
Owners Manual
For new owners, the 2011 Dodge Journey comes with a comprehensive owner's manual that offers detailed information on vehicle operation, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting tips. This valuable resource assists owners in understanding the various features of their vehicle, ensuring they maximize its potential while maintaining safety and reliability over time.
User manual download
The Dodge Journey owner manual for the 2011 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2011 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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