2019 Dodge Journey Owners Manual - Exterior lights

Exterior lights

The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn signals, headlight beam selection and passing lights. The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column.

Multifunction Lever

HEADLIGHTS

The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights and fog lights (if equipped).

Headlight Switch

Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent for parking lights and instrument panel light operation. Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for headlight, parking light and instrument panel light operation.

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRLS)

The Daytime Running Lights will turn on the first time the vehicle is shifted out of PARK, and remain on unless the parking brake is applied. Upon returning to the PARK position, the DRLs will turn off. DRLs will turn off when the ignition is placed in the OFF position.

Note:

• The DRLs can be turned on and off using the Uconnect system, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

• On some vehicles, the Daytime Running Lights may deactivate or reduce intensity on one side of the vehicle (when a turn signal is activated on that side), or on both sides of the vehicle (when the hazard warning lights are activated).

HIGH/LOW BEAM SWITCH

Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.

FLASH-TO-PASS

You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on, and remain on, until the lever is released.

AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS

This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the AUTO position. When the system is on, the headlight time delay feature is also on. This means the headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you place the ignition in the OFF position. The headlight time delay can be programmed 0/30/60/90 seconds.

Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

To turn the automatic system off, move the headlight switch out of the AUTO position.

Note:

The engine must be running before the headlights will come on in the automatic mode.

HEADLIGHTS ON WITH WIPERS (AVAILABLE WITH AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS ONLY)

When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position and programmable feature is set to on. In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature.

Note:

The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be turned on or off using the Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

HEADLIGHT TIME DELAY

This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination for up to 90 seconds when leaving your vehicle in an unlit area.

To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in the OFF position while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off the headlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval begins when the headlight switch is turned off.

Note:

The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds of placing the ignition in the OFF position to activate this feature.

If you turn on the headlights or parking lights, or place the ignition in the ON position again, the system will cancel the delay.

If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will turn off in the normal manner.

Note:

The Headlight Time Delay is programmable using the Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

LIGHTS-ON REMINDER

If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is placed in the OFF position, a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver's door is opened.

FOG LIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED

The front fog light switch is built into the headlight switch.

Front Fog Light Switch

To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and push the headlight switch. To turn off the front fog lights, either push the headlight switch a second time or turn off the headlight switch.

An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the fog lights are turned on.

Note:

The fog lights will operate when the low beam headlights or parking lights are on. However, selecting the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.

TURN SIGNALS

Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster display flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.

Note:

• If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective.

• A “Turn Signal On” message will appear in the instrument cluster display and a continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.

LANE CHANGE ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED

Tap the multifunction lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn off.