rolly Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 We've had our Journey since December 2012 and I still find myself forgetting to shut the engine off occasionally. The V6 is so quiet it's hard to tell LOL. How many of you still do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1276 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 I still do.. Its so quiet especially when your inside the cabin.. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 I still constantly reach for the ignition switch to remove my keys..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2013R/T Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Doesnt the system turn off the car after so long when left on, and the key fob not close bye??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted February 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 No, it will continue to run until it's shut off or runs out of gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2013R/T Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Do you have remote start? I was told it will shut off. Im going to have to look in to that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted February 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 I do have the remote start. It will shut off after a short period of time (15 minutes). I think you also have to have at least 1/4 of a tank of gas. I've only used it for real cold days. I didn't use it at all last winter except to make sure it worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtsr Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Getting out of the DJ with the fob will allow the engine to run until turned off , using the remote start is totally different as there is a software implemented timer and according to my '11 manual it is set to 10 minutes to auto shut off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Official Dodge Support DodgeCACares Posted February 26, 2014 Official Dodge Support Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 No, it will continue to run until it's shut off or runs out of gas. rolly, I'd be sure to be turning off the ignition immediately, what with the price of gas these days lol. rolly and jkeaton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windancer Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) Do you have remote start? I was told it will shut off. Im going to have to look in to that... I would tend to agree with bigtsr, I think that only works if you start it with the remote. At least with my 2010 Journey seems to work that way. Terry Edited February 26, 2014 by Windancer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted February 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 rolly, I'd be sure to be turning off the ignition immediately, what with the price of gas these days lol. You're not kidding, that's certainly a great incentive! The few times I used my remote start I noticed a dramatic drop in mileage, so I don't use it unless it's extremely cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Official Dodge Support DodgeCACares Posted February 27, 2014 Official Dodge Support Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 You're not kidding, that's certainly a great incentive! The few times I used my remote start I noticed a dramatic drop in mileage, so I don't use it unless it's extremely cold. rolly, I run out and start my car every morning, it likely runs for about 4-5 minutes before I get in. No question my fuel economy has gone out the window, but you can't put a price on comfort. This winter has been especially cold and I'm not one for seeing my breath in the vehicle when I first get in. Most industry experts say you only need to warm your engine for about 2 minutes maximum however I've been behind the wheel of different vehicles and I have to say, some like to warm up a little more than others. Is it spring yet?? B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 rolly, I run out and start my car every morning, it likely runs for about 4-5 minutes before I get in. No question my fuel economy has gone out the window, but you can't put a price on comfort. This winter has been especially cold and I'm not one for seeing my breath in the vehicle when I first get in. Most industry experts say you only need to warm your engine for about 2 minutes maximum however I've been behind the wheel of different vehicles and I have to say, some like to warm up a little more than others. Is it spring yet?? B) At my age, I like seeing my breath. It shows that everything is still working LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windancer Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 rolly, I run out and start my car every morning, it likely runs for about 4-5 minutes before I get in. I tend to use the remote and let my car "warm up" about 5 minutes although with the deep freeze we are now experiencing it does seem to help much........ Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windancer Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 At my age, I like seeing my breath. It shows that everything is still working LOL! I hear yah......... Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 kind of off the subject but did i miss something on the electric seat warmers when remotely started they dont kick on till you get in and touch the start button. dont use it much as weather in alabama is not as tough as you all get up north. seems like the drivers seat should start getting warm as soon as you hit the remote start. thanks for any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Official Dodge Support DodgeCACares Posted February 28, 2014 Official Dodge Support Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 At my age, I like seeing my breath. It shows that everything is still working LOL! rolly, Nothing like a bone chilling morning to get things started up. Have you been doing much ice fishing this year on St. Clair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted February 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 rolly, Nothing like a bone chilling morning to get things started up. Have you been doing much ice fishing this year on St. Clair? That's something I haven't done in years. Like everyone else I'm waiting for spring, then I'll be hitting the river for perch and pickerel (walleye to our American cousins). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1276 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 kind of off the subject but did i miss something on the electric seat warmers when remotely started they dont kick on till you get in and touch the start button. dont use it much as weather in alabama is not as tough as you all get up north. seems like the drivers seat should start getting warm as soon as you hit the remote start. thanks for any helpAs far as i know it can be set through setting button on your monitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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