2012 Dodge Journey Owner's Manual

2012 Dodge Journey owners manual
Year:
2012
Make:
Dodge
Model:
Journey
Rating:
(7)

Online manual

Size:
6.85 MB
PDF:
Manual Download

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
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)
14
Key Fob
15
Replacement Keys
18
Customer Key Programming
19
Rearming Of The System
20
To Arm The System
20
To Disarm The System
21
Security System Manual Override
22
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
23
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
24
Using The Panic Alarm
25
Programming Additional Transmitters
25
Transmitter Battery Replacement
26
Manual Door Locks
31
Power Door Locks
32
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
34
Power Windows
40
Wind Buffeting
43
Lap/Shoulder Belts
48
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
54
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
54
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped
55
Energy Management Feature
56
Seat Belt Pretensioners
57
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) — If Equipped
57
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)
61
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)
77
Child Restraints
78
Transporting Passengers
92
Exhaust Gas
93
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
94
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
96
Inside Day/Night Mirror
103
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
103
Outside Mirrors
104
Power Mirrors
105
Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped
106
Manual Folding Mirrors — If Equipped
106
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
106
Uconnect Touch™ 4.3
107
Operation
110
Phone Call Features
117
Uconnect™ Phone Features
121
Advanced Phone Connectivity
125
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
126
Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 Nav
130
Operation
133
Phone Call Features
144
Uconnect™ Phone Features
148
Advanced Phone Connectivity
153
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
153
Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 Nav
164
Uconnect™ Voice Commands
166
Driver's Power Seat — If Equipped
179
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
181
Heated Seats — If Equipped
181
Manual Front Seat Adjustments
184
Recliner Adjustment
185
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped
186
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped
186
Head Restraints
187
Third Row Passenger Seats — Seven Passenger Models
192
60/40 Split Second-Row Passenger Seats
192
50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats With Fold-Flat Feature — Seven Passenger Models
199
Headlight Switch
204
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
204
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
205
Headlight Time Delay
205
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
206
Lights-On Reminder
206
Fog Lights — If Equipped
206
Multifunction Lever
207
Turn Signals
207
Lane Change Assist
208
High/Low Beam Switch
208
Flash-To-Pass
208
Interior Lights
208
Intermittent Wiper System
211
Windshield Wiper Operation
212
Windshield Washers
213
Mist Feature
214
Headlights With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
214
To Activate
216
To Set A Desired Speed
217
To Deactivate
217
To Resume Speed
217
To Vary The Speed Setting
217
ParkSenseĥ Sensors
219
ParkSenseĥ Warning Display
219
ParkSenseĥ Display
220
Enabling And Disabling ParkSenseĥ
223
Service The ParkSenseĥ Rear Park Assist System
224
Cleaning The ParkSenseĥ System
224
Courtesy/Reading Lights
229
Sunglasses Storage
230
Interior Observation Mirror
231
Before You Begin Programming HomeLinkĥ
233
Programming A Rolling Code
234
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
236
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
237
Using HomeLinkĥ
238
Security
239
Troubleshooting Tips
239
Opening Sunroof — Express
242
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
242
Closing Sunroof — Express
242
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
242
Pinch Protect Feature
242
Pinch Protect Override
243
Venting Sunroof — Express
243
Sunshade Operation
243
Wind Buffeting
243
Sunroof Maintenance
244
Ignition Off Operation
244
Sunroof Fully Closed
244
Power Inverter Operation
250
Glovebox Storage
253
Floor Console Storage
253
Center Console Storage
254
Flip 'n Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage — If Equipped
256
Second-Row Passenger Seat Temporary Storage Bin
256
Second-Row Map Pocket And Grocery Retainers — If Equipped
257
Rechargeable Flashlight — If Equipped
259
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
264
Rear Window Defroster
266
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
267
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
271
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
274
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
275
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
286
EVIC White Indicators
289
EVIC Amber Indicators
290
EVIC Red Indicators
290
Oil Change Due
293
Fuel Economy
294
Vehicle Speed
295
Trip Info
295
Tire PSI
296
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
296
Messages
297
Hard-Keys
297
Soft-Keys
298
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 Settings
298
Getting Started
321
Single Video Screen
322
Play Video Games
323
Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1
324
Important Notes For Single Video Screen System
325
Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio
325
Remote Control
327
Remote Control Storage
329
Locking The Remote Control
330
Replacing The Remote Control Batteries
330
Headphones Operation
330
Replacing The Headphone Batteries
331
Controls
331
Unwiredĥ Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty
332
System Information
334
Right-Hand Switch Functions
344
Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio Operation
344
Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e., CD) Operation
345
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
345
General Overview
346
Climate Control Functions
354
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
355
Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
357
Rear Blower Control
360
Rear Temperature Control
360
Rear Mode Control
360
Operating Tips
361
Automatic Transmission
370
Keyless Enter-N-Go
371
Normal Starting
371
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or ̺29°C)
372
If Engine Fails To Start
373
After Starting
373
Key Ignition Park Interlock
375
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
376
Four-Speed Automatic Transmission – 2.4L Engine
376
Gear Ranges
377
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission – 3.6L Engine
384
Operation
392
General Information
392
Acceleration
394
Flowing/Rising Water
395
Power Steering Fluid Check
397
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
402
Brake Assist System (BAS)
405
Traction Control System (TCS)
405
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
406
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
407
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
408
Tire Markings
410
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
414
Tire Terminology And Definitions
415
Tire Pressure
420
Tire Inflation Pressures
421
Radial-Ply Tires
423
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped
424
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
424
Full Size Spare – If Equipped
425
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped
425
Tire Spinning
426
Tread Wear Indicators
427
Life Of Tire
427
Replacement Tires
428
TIRE CHAINS
429
SNOW TIRES
431
Base System
435
Premium System – If Equipped
437
Reformulated Gasoline
441
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
442
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
442
MMT In Gasoline
443
Materials Added To Fuel
443
Fuel System Cautions
444
E-85 General Information
445
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
447
Fuel Requirements
447
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
448
Starting
448
Cruising Range
448
Replacement Parts
449
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
449
Vehicle Certification Label
451
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
452
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
452
Overloading
452
Common Towing Definitions
453
Trailer Hitch Classification
458
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
459
Trailer And Tongue Weight
460
Towing Requirements
461
Towing Tips
466
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
467
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
469
Jack Location
474
Spare Tire Location
474
Preparations For Jacking
474
Spare Tire Removal
475
Spare Tire Stowage
477
Jacking Instructions
477
Preparations For Jump-Start
485
Jump-Starting Procedure
487
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
493
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
494
Without The Ignition Key
495
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
495
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
497
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
499
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
501
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
502
REPLACEMENT PARTS
503
Engine Oil
505
Engine Oil Filter
508
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
508
Maintenance-Free Battery
509
Air Conditioner Maintenance
511
A/C Air Filter – If Equipped
512
Body Lubrication
514
Wiper Blades
514
Adding Washer Fluid
517
Exhaust System
517
Cooling System
520
Brake System
525
Automatic Transmission
527
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) – AWD Models Only
530
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – AWD Models Only
531
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
531
Interior Fuses
537
Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
539
Front Low/High Beam Headlamp, Turn Signal/Park Lamp, And Side Marker Lamp
544
Front Fog Lamp
545
Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp
546
License Plate Lamp
548
Engine
551
Chassis
552
Required Maintenance Intervals
556
Prepare For The Appointment
571
Prepare A List
571
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
572
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
572
In Mexico contact:
572
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
573
Service Contract
573
WARRANTY INFORMATION
574
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
574
In Canada
575
Treadwear
577
Traction Grades
577
Temperature Grades
578

2012 Dodge Journey Overview

Introduction

The 2012 Dodge Journey is a versatile crossover SUV that seamlessly combines functionality with an impressive array of features. Designed for families and adventure-seekers alike, the Journey boasts a spacious interior, advanced safety features, and a range of options to suit different lifestyles. With its bold exterior styling and comfortable seating for up to seven passengers, the 2012 Dodge Journey stands out in the crowded SUV market as a reliable choice for those looking for both style and utility.

Powertrains

The 2012 Dodge Journey offers a choice of two robust powertrains. The standard engine is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder, generating a respectable 173 horsepower and 166 lb-ft of torque, delivering decent fuel efficiency for daily commuting. For those seeking more performance, an optional 3.6-liter V6 engine produces an impressive 283 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, providing a spirited driving experience. Each engine pairs with a four-speed automatic transmission, while the V6 can be configured with all-wheel drive for enhanced traction.

Trims

The Journey is available in multiple trims, including the base Express, mid-level Mainstreet, and more luxurious R/T and Crew trims. Each trim offers a distinctive mix of features, such as upgraded audio systems, enhanced climate controls, and premium upholstery. The top-tier R/T adds sport-tuned suspension and unique exterior styling elements, ensuring that every Journey can be customized to individual preferences.

Features

The 2012 Dodge Journey is equipped with a wide array of features designed to enhance comfort and convenience. Standard features include keyless entry, tri-zone climate control, and a touch-screen infotainment system. Higher trims may offer added luxuries such as leather seating, a premium audio system, and touchscreen navigation, making it an appealing choice for tech-savvy families.

Owners Manual

The owners manual for the 2012 Dodge Journey serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the vehicle's functions, maintenance schedules, safety features, and warranty information. It provides invaluable information for owners to ensure they maximize the performance and longevity of their vehicle. Whether it's troubleshooting common issues or learning about the warranty coverage, the manual is an essential resource for every Journey owner.

User manual download

The Dodge Journey owner manual for the 2012 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2012 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

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