Dodge Journey (2019 year). Manual

The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven-pin
wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness and
connector.

NOTE:

Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicle’s wiring

harness.

The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer
to the following illustrations.

NOTE:
• Disconnect trailer wiring connector from the vehicle

before launching a boat (or any other device plugged
into vehicle’s electrical connect) into water.

• Be sure to reconnect after clear from water area.

Four-Pin Connector

1 — Female Pins

4 — Park

2 — Male Pin

5 — Left Stop/Turn

3 — Ground

6 — Right Stop/Turn

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Towing Tips

Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and
backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy
traffic.

Automatic Transmission

The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. However,
if frequent shifting occurs while in DRIVE, use the
AutoStick shift control to manually select a lower gear.

NOTE:

Using a lower gear while operating the vehicle

under heavy loading conditions will improve performance
and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting
and heat build up. This action will also provide better
engine braking.

If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes
of continuous operation, then change the transmission
fluid and filter as specified for “police, taxi, fleet, or
frequent trailer towing”. Refer to the “Scheduled Servic-
ing” in “Servicing And Maintenance” for the proper main-
tenance intervals.

NOTE:

Check the four-speed automatic transmission fluid

level before towing. The six-speed transmission does not
require a fluid level check before towing. If, however, you
notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction, see your
authorized dealer immediately for assistance.

Seven-Pin Connector

1 — Battery

5 — Ground

2 — Backup Lamps

6 — Left Stop/Turn

3 — Right Stop/Turn

7 — Running Lamps

4 — Electric Brakes

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Speed Control — If Equipped
• Do not use on hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
• When using the speed control, if you experience speed

drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until
you can get back to cruising speed.

• Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to

maximize fuel efficiency.

AutoStick
• When using the AutoStick shift control, select the high-

est gear that allows for adequate performance and
avoids frequent downshifts. For example, choose “4” if
the desired speed can be maintained. Choose “3” or “2”
if needed to maintain the desired speed.

• To prevent excess heat generation, avoid continuous

driving at high RPM. Reduce vehicle speed as necessary
to avoid extended driving at high RPM. Return to a
higher gear or vehicle speed when grade and road
conditions allow.

Cooling System

To reduce potential for engine and transmission overheat-
ing, take the following actions:

City Driving
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in

NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.

Highway Driving
• Reduce speed.
• Temporarily turn off air conditioning.

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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle

Towing Condition

Wheel OFF the Ground

FWD Models

AWD Models

Flat Tow

NONE

NOT ALLOWED

Dolly Tow

Front

NOT ALLOWED

Rear

NOT ALLOWED

On Trailer

ALL

NOTE: When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state and provincial

Highway Safety offices for additional details.

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. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following

the dolly manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.

3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place the transmission

in PARK.

4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following

the dolly manufacturer’s instructions.

5. Release the parking brake.

CAUTION!

• DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drive-

train will result. If this vehicle requires towing,
make sure the drive wheels are OFF the ground.

• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-

ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam-
age from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models

Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground, or
using a towing dolly) is NOT ALLOWED. The only
acceptable method for towing this vehicle (behind another
vehicle) is on a vehicle trailer with all four wheels OFF the
ground.

CAUTION!

Towing this vehicle with ANY of its wheels on the
ground can cause severe transmission and/or power
transfer unit damage. Damage from improper towing
is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.

DRIVING TIPS

Driving On Slippery Surfaces

Acceleration

Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slippery
surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull erratically to
the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when there is a
difference in the surface traction under the front (driving)
wheels.

WARNING!

Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous.
Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the front
wheels. You could lose control of the vehicle and
possibly have a collision. Accelerate slowly and care-
fully whenever there is likely to be poor traction (ice,
snow, wet, mud, loose sand, etc.).

Traction

When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a
wedge of water to build up between the tire and road
surface. This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or
complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability. To
reduce this possibility, the following precautions should be
observed:
• Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads are

slushy.

• Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles.
• Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first be-

come visible.

• Keep tires properly inflated.

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• Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and

the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a
sudden stop.

Driving Through Water

Driving through water more than a few inches/centimeters
deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and pre-
vent damage to your vehicle.

Flowing/Rising Water

WARNING!

Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is
flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flowing
water can wear away the road or path’s surface and
cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water. Further-
more, flowing and/or rising water can carry your ve-
hicle away swiftly. Failure to follow this warning may
result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your
passengers, and others around you.

Shallow Standing Water

Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shal-
low standing water, consider the following Cautions and
Warnings before doing so.

WARNING!

• Driving through standing water limits your vehicle’s

traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h)
when driving through standing water.

• Driving through standing water limits your vehicle’s

braking capabilities, which increases stopping dis-
tances. Therefore, after driving through standing
water, drive slowly and lightly press on the brake
pedal several times to dry the brakes.

• Failure to follow these warnings may result in inju-

ries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers,
and others around you.

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CAUTION!

• Always check the depth of the standing water before

driving through it. Never drive through standing
water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims
mounted on the vehicle.

• Determine the condition of the road or the path that

is under water and if there are any obstacles in the
way before driving through the standing water.

• Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through

standing water. This will minimize wave effects.

• Driving through standing water may cause damage

to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always in-
spect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, transmis-
sion, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., fluid
that is milky or foamy in appearance) after driving
through standing water. Do not continue to operate
the vehicle if any fluid appears contaminated, as this
may result in further damage. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

• Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can cause

it to lock up and stall out, and cause serious internal
damage to the engine. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS

The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the switch
bank just above the climate controls.

Push the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all direc-
tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn
oncoming traffic of an emergency. Push the

switch a second time to turn off the Hazard Warning
flashers.

This is an emergency warning system and it should not be
used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.

When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the
Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even
though the ignition is placed in the OFF position.

NOTE:

With extended use, the Hazard Warning flashers

may discharge the battery.

BULB REPLACEMENT
Replacement Bulbs

Interior Bulbs

Bulb Number

Courtesy/Reading Lamps (Incandescent)

578

Courtesy/Reading Lamps (Optional LED)

LED (Serviced at authorized dealer)

Glove Compartment Lamp

194

Cargo Lamp

579

Optional Door Map Pocket/Cupholder

LED (Serviced at authorized dealer)

For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for replacement instructions.

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Exterior Bulbs

Bulb Number

Low Beam Headlamp

9006

High Beam Headlamp

9005

Front Park/Turn Signal

3757AK

Side Marker Lamp

168

Front Fog Lamp

PSX24W or 2504

Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)

LED (Serviced at authorized dealer)

License Lamp

168

Exterior Bulbs – Rear (LED Version)

Bulb Number

Rear Tail/Stop Lamp

LED (Serviced at authorized dealer)

Rear Tail (Liftgate) Lamp

LED (Serviced at authorized dealer)

Rear Turn Signal Lamp

WY21W or 7440A

Backup Lamp

W21W or 7440

Exterior Bulbs – Rear (Bulb Version)

Bulb Number

Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp

P27/7W or 3157

Rear Tail (Liftgate) Lamp

P27/7W or 3157

Backup Lamp

P27/7W or 3157

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Replacing Exterior Bulbs

NOTE:

Lens fogging can occur under certain atmospheric

conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric condi-
tions change to allow the condensation to change back into
a vapor. Turning the lamps on will usually accelerate the
clearing process.

Front Low/High Beam Headlamp, Turn Signal/Park
Lamp, And Side Marker Lamp

1. Open the hood.

NOTE:

It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner filter

housing and position the Totally Integrated Power Module
(TIPM) aside to replace certain lamps in the left headlamp
housing.

2. Rotate the applicable bulb and connector assembly ¼

turn counterclockwise and remove the assembly from
the headlamp housing.

3. Disconnect the bulb from the harness connector and

then connect the replacement bulb.

Headlamp Housing

1 — Front Turn Signal/Park Lamp Bulb
2 — Side Marker Lamp Bulb
3 — Low Beam Headlamp Bulb
4 — High Beam Headlamp Bulb

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CAUTION!

Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.

4. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the head-

lamp housing and rotate it ¼ turn clockwise to lock it in
place.

Front Fog Lamp

NOTE:

Turn the steering wheel to the right if replacing the

left front fog lamp or to the left if replacing the right front
fog lamp to allow for easier access to the front of the wheel
well.

1. Remove the fasteners retaining the front lower wheel

well access panel and remove the access panel.

2. Remove the electrical connector from the fog lamp

housing.

3. Squeeze the two tabs on the side of the bulb socket and

pull straight out from the fog lamp.

CAUTION!

Never introduce leaded fuel to the tank, even in small
amounts in an emergency, as this would damage the
catalytic converter beyond repair.

Front Fog Lamp Electrical Connector

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4. Install the replacement bulb and connector assembly

straight into the fog lamp until it locks into place.

5. Reinstall the front lower wheel well access panel and

fasteners.

Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp

The tail lamps are a two-piece design. The tail/stop/rear
turn signal lamps are located in the rear corner body
panels. The tail and backup lamps are located in the
liftgate.

License Plate Lamp

1. Push the small locking tab sticking out of the end of the

lens toward the side of the vehicle and hold it in that
position.

2. Insert a small flat-blade tool between the end of the lens

with the locking tab and the surrounding housing and
then pivot the tool to separate the lens from the housing.

3. Hold the lens with one hand and rotate the bulb’s

electrical connector ¼ turn counterclockwise with the
other hand and then separate the bulb and connector
assembly from the lens.

License Lamp

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4. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install

the replacement bulb.

5. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the lens

and rotate the connector ¼ turn clockwise to lock it in
place.

6. Insert the end of the lens without the locking tab into the

housing on the liftgate and then push the opposite end
of the lens into the housing, making sure it locks in the
housing.

FUSES

WARNING!

• When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro-

priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as
the original fuse. Never replace a fuse with another
fuse of higher amp rating. Never replace a blown
fuse with metal wires or any other material. Do not
place a fuse inside a circuit breaker cavity or vice
versa. Failure to use proper fuses may result in
serious personal injury, fire and/or property damage.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition is

off and that all the other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.

• If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an autho-

rized dealer.

• If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air

bag system, braking system), power unit systems
(engine system, transmission system) or steering
system blows, contact an authorized dealer.

Interior Fuses

The interior fuse panel is located on the passenger side
under the instrument panel.

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Cavity

Cartridge Fuse

Mini-Fuse

Description

F100

30 Amp Pink

–

110V AC Inverter – If Equipped

F101

–

10 Amp Red

Interior Lights

F102

–

20 Amp Yellow

Cigar Lighter in Instrument Panel/Left Rear

Power Outlet

F103

–

20 Amp Yellow

Power Outlet in Console Bin/Power Outlet

in Rear of Console

F105

–

20 Amp Yellow

Heated Seats – If Equipped

F106

–

20 Amp Yellow

Rear Power Outlet

F107

–

10 Amp Red

Rear Camera – If Equipped

F108

–

15 Amp Blue

Instrument Panel

F109

–

10 Amp Red

Climate Control/HVAC

F110

–

10 Amp Red

Occupant Restraint Controller

F112

–

10 Amp Red

Spare

F114

–

20 Amp Yellow

Rear HVAC Blower/Motor

F115

–

20 Amp Yellow

Rear Wiper Motor

F116

30 Amp Pink

–

Rear Defroster (EBL)

F117

–

10 Amp Red

Heated Mirrors

F118

–

10 Amp Red

Occupant Restraint Controller

F119

–

10 Amp Red

Steering Column Control Module

F120

–

10 Amp Red

All Wheel Drive – If Equipped

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