immjg Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Don't get me wrong I love my Journey, but this stuff is annoying. OK, who programmed my 2011 Crew? I find the EVIC display OK but why oh why did they use that stupid Menu method of programming. My 07 Nitro you could just arrow up or down through the options, if one required more options you hit another button to access those options. It takes me 3 ( count 'em) 3 button presses to get from one option to the next.. Say you wanted to go to the Trip info from Speed info 1st you have to hit the "Back" button 2nd you have to hit the Arrow up or down to get to the next option, 3rd you have to hit the "right arrow" button to access that option. What an amazing step backwards with their programming..... Give me the programming from my '07 Nitro any day. Recently I rented a Chevy Cruse on a business trip, just hit those up down arrow keys to see the next display, NO back button not "enter" (right arrow) key. Quick and easy. Next is there a way to have the doors auto-lock when you leave the car. I keep forgetting to lock my car because I don't need to take the FOB out of my pocket to unlock and start the car. I would think there should be a setting to have the car auto-lock when is senses that the FOB has left the car. This should be an option just like the programming weather 1 door or all doors unlock when you hit the unlock button. I know all I need to do is hit the lock button on my way out of the car, but I haven't learned that habit yet. Guess I the convenience of the doors unlocking when I grab the handle has me spoiled, I want it to lock also without me having to think about it. Passive entrance is great, now I want my Passive exit also. If there is a way to set the car to lock automatically when you walk away, I hope someone can explain to me how to do it. Call me spoiled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 If there is a way to set the car to lock automatically when you walk away, I hope someone can explain to me how to do it. Call me spoiled Tell Jeeves to lock it after he opens the door for you and you get out. That'd do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drb227 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 You're bitching about having to press a little button to lock the car when you leave it? That or the key fob is the only way to do it. Ain't likely to change any time soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcgusto82 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 You're spoiled alright. Auto lock the doors?? That'll cause far more trouble than it solves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCCacher Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 (edited) Sounds like you need the doors like the ones in star trek, they can apparently read your mind to tell if you are really going to walk through or if you are just walking around the room. I can just see some kid getting locked in the back seat when the driver gets out and walks a few feet away. This has lawsuit written all over it. I usually end up pushing the tailgate button as I walk by to lock the doors if I've forgotten to use the handle button. ETA: I do wish you could change the settings that keep the rear doors locked until the front doors are opened. I'm afraid that sometime someone will pull my rear door handle off trying to get out before I open my door. Edited August 27, 2012 by CCCacher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebowski Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 OK, who programmed my 2011 Crew? I don't know, probably some clown disguised as a programmer. I find the EVIC display OK but why oh why did they use that stupid Menu method of programming. Hey, it's a wonderful way to waste screen real estate. Why present the whole picture in one screen, without the need to distract the driver, when you can squander it in 20? Maybe they billed Chrysler based on the number of different screens And don't get me started about the radio... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcrmike Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Wow. No such probs on my 2012. The rear door locks are a bit annoying, but thats it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcgusto82 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 I don't know, probably some clown disguised as a programmer. [/url] LMAO!! Hey, it's a wonderful way to waste screen real estate. Why present the whole picture in one screen, without the need to distract the driver, when you can squander it in 20? Maybe they billed Chrysler based on the number of different screens [/url] I like it. If they had compress everything in 1 page, it would loose the graphics. Besides, it isn't priority info. Should be used while parked only. My 11 grand caravan has the simple(er) EVIC. It's slow, the step button will sometimes not respond, and it's weak!! I'd trade it in for the journeys EVIC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubberdude88 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Our previous car was a Cobalt SS. When you engaged the transmission - the doors locked. This is for safety. With our new 12' DJ, the doors only lock automatically at a certain speed. This is just plain stupid. My wife goes to the gym at 5:30AM daily and safety is a concern. She's learning to manually lock the doors as she pulls out of the garage but shouldn't have to. Is there a setting that we're missing? We park in the garage every night so with the Cobalt, as soon as she begins to back out, the doors locked which was safe as she warmed the car up in the driveway. Can't find any setting to lock the doors any other way in the DJ. Are we missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebowski Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 (edited) I like it. If they had compress everything in 1 page, it would loose the graphics. Which graphics? The only one I see is the thermometer with the engine temperature, and it is useless since it's a static picture (i.e. it doesn't change neither the level nor the color based on the temperature). Or do you mean the line showing current consumption? That would fit well in the same screen with the current speed and current trip distance. Edit: oh, I forgot, there's also the picture of the car showing the tire pressure, that's nice and it can stay on a screen on its own. Besides, it isn't priority info. Should be used while parked only. Well, I disagree, at least current speed (since the dial is too coarse and it doesn't match the speed shown by the evic) and current consumption are needed while driving, the current trip distance is nice to see even if not strictly needed, the rest, I agree, though some information could be useful while driving too. And one of my pet peeves is that the speed set with the cruise control is displayed nowhere! My 11 grand caravan has the simple(er) EVIC. It's slow, the step button will sometimes not respond, and it's weak!!I'd trade it in for the journeys EVIC. Sorry, but I've seen better information on more limited displays (TBH I have also seen worse). Edited August 27, 2012 by Lebowski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Official Dodge Support DodgeCACares Posted August 28, 2012 Official Dodge Support Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Our previous car was a Cobalt SS. When you engaged the transmission - the doors locked. This is for safety. With our new 12' DJ, the doors only lock automatically at a certain speed. This is just plain stupid. My wife goes to the gym at 5:30AM daily and safety is a concern. She's learning to manually lock the doors as she pulls out of the garage but shouldn't have to. Is there a setting that we're missing? We park in the garage every night so with the Cobalt, as soon as she begins to back out, the doors locked which was safe as she warmed the car up in the driveway. Can't find any setting to lock the doors any other way in the DJ. Are we missing something? Rubberdude88 You aren't missing anything. The doors lock automatically when the vehicle's speed goes over 24 km/h. I have looked into getting it changed over to lock when the vehicle is put in to gear although this system is designed as such and can only be turned on or off by the dealer. Sorry I can't be of more assistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubberdude88 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Rubberdude88 You aren't missing anything. The doors lock automatically when the vehicle's speed goes over 24 km/h. I have looked into getting it changed over to lock when the vehicle is put in to gear although this system is designed as such and can only be turned on or off by the dealer. Sorry I can't be of more assistance. So are you saying if I take our DJ to the dealer, this can be programmed into the truck meaning the doors will auto lock on transmission engagement instead of 24 km/h??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaltso Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I do wish you could change the settings that keep the rear doors locked until the front doors are opened. I'm afraid that sometime someone will pull my rear door handle off trying to get out before I open my door. That annoyed me too, so I just turned off the autolock feature. Now the people in the back can get in and out at their leasure. Much better, in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
immjg Posted September 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 You're spoiled alright. Auto lock the doors?? That'll cause far more trouble than it solves. I don't think so. If you forgot the FOB in the car it shouldn't lock, or worst case, it would unlock when you grab the front door handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
immjg Posted September 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 You're bitching about having to press a little button to lock the car when you leave it? That or the key fob is the only way to do it. Ain't likely to change any time soon. NOT bitching just asking if I missed how to program the car to auto-lock. Many security alarm systems, can do this, and I was hoping that maybe someone might know something I missed. Apparently not, so I guess I need to re-program my brain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcgusto82 Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 I don't think so. If you forgot the FOB in the car it shouldn't lock, or worst case, it would unlock when you grab the front door handle. You're right, it shouldn't. But just think.. If your key is running low on battery, and you just happen to throw it in the backseat inside a purse. You step out after shutting off the car. Now you're stuck outside... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtsr Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Minor annoyances are a part of ownership you have to live with or adapt. Some people don't wear seat belts because it annoys them-God bless! Some DJ owners live in large metropolitan areas where stopping at a red light with rear doors unlocked rewards you with a gun at the back of your head. Whatever turns your crank go for it-minor annoyances LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
immjg Posted September 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 You're right, it shouldn't. But just think.. If your key is running low on battery, and you just happen to throw it in the backseat inside a purse. You step out after shutting off the car. Now you're stuck outside... Well maybe my girlfriend hit the lock button as she got out of the car ( she used to to that all the time in my Nitro) after your scenario...... Stuck outside also. I think you guys missed the whole point...... It should be an option that I can chose to use, knowing the risks of being locked out. Man if I ever left my keys in my Nitro, I would have been locked out so many times I couldn't count them. You can turn off the passive entry, it would have been nice if they had a passive lock on exit. That's all, doesn't need to be the default option, just thought it would be nice the have the option. I was hoping I missed the setting and someone would suggest the correct way to turn it on. A guy can dream can't he? I really think the chances of getting locked out is much lower than someone breaking into my car because I forgot to lock it and it didn't lock automagically a few minutes after the car saw the "key is not in the vehicle". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ramsden Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 Seems reasonable enough, seeing as the fob is in your pocket most likely anyway. And you don't have to fumble for access & starting. The code could be written to not engage when fob battery is low, but then again, how could you drive in the first place if it was low to begin with ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtsr Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 (edited) If the battery in your fob is low the EVIC screen will show a pic of the fob and will display "BATTERY LOW" , just had that happen on my '11 DJ. I have not experienced this personally but even if the fob battery is toast you can start and drive the DJ by pushing the the "start" button the non key end of the fob as it supposedly has an RFID chip in the fob. Edited December 18, 2013 by bigtsr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtomatoman Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 I have not experienced this personally but even if the fob battery is toast you can start and drive the DJ by pushing the the "start" button the non key end of the fob as it supposedly has an RFID chip in the fob. Yes, you are correct. I tried it. Took the battery out of my fob and my DJ started fine. Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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