FCA US DODGE JOURNEY 2020, Owner'S Manual

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 15
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Hazard switch off
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Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not
pushed)
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Battery at an acceptable charge level
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System not disabled from previous remote
start event
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Vehicle security alarm not active
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Ignition in the OFF position
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Malfunction indicator light is not illuminated
Remote Start Abort Message
The following messages will appear in the
instrument cluster display if the vehicle fails to
remote start or exits remote start prematurely if
equipped with Remote Start:
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Remote Start Cancelled — Door Open
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Remote Start Cancelled — Hood Open
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Remote Start Cancelled — Fuel Low
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Remote Start Cancelled — L/Gate Open
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Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To
Reset
The message stays active until the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN position.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Push and release the remote start button on the
key fob twice within five seconds. The vehicle
doors will lock, the parking lights will flash and
the horn will chirp twice (if programmed). Then,
the engine will start and the vehicle will remain
in the Remote Start mode for a 15 minute cycle.
NOTE:

If an engine fault is present or fuel level is
low, the vehicle will start and then shut down
in 10 seconds.
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The park lamps will turn on and remain on
during Remote Start mode.
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For security, power window and power
sunroof operation (if equipped) are disabled
when the vehicle is in the Remote Start
mode.
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The engine can be started two consecutive
times (two 15 minute cycles) with the key
fob. However, the ignition must be placed in
the ON/RUN position before you can repeat
the start sequence for a third cycle.
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving
The Vehicle
Push and release the remote start button one
time or allow the engine to run for the entire
15 minute cycle.
NOTE:
To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system
will disable for two seconds after receiving a
valid Remote Start request.
WARNING!

Do not start or run an engine in a closed
garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is
odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is
poisonous and can cause serious injury or
death when inhaled.
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Keep key fobs away from children. Opera-
tion of the Remote Start System, windows,
door locks or other controls could cause
serious injury or death.
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