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If your new Dodge Journey is equipped with a power sunroof, follow these instructions to learn how to operate it.

The power sunroof switch can be found between the two sun visors on the overhead console.

To open the sunroof manually:
  • Press and hold the sunroof switch in the rearward position.
  • When the sunroof is in the desired position, release the switch and it will stop moving.
  • If you continue to hold the switch in the rearward position, the sunroof will continue to open and will stop automatically when fully open.
  • When the sunroof stops moving, release the sunroof switch.
To open the sunroof automatically:
  • Press the sunroof switch rearward and release. Doing this will cause the sunroof to open automatically from any position
  • It will open completely and stop automatically.
  • Any movement of the sunroof switch will cause the sunroof to stop.
To close the sunroof manually:
  • Press and [...]

The Jeep Liberty is a vehicle that is able to handle driving on many terrains and can even handle off-roading. It was built with many features that allow it to handle such conditions, such as traction, maneuverability, and ground clearance.

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Traction

What is traction? Traction allows the transfer of engine power into forward motion. Between the part-time Command-Trac tube or the full-time Selec-Trac systems, the Jeep Liberty gives the driver maximum traction in most any condition. One of the other features of the Jeep Liberty is the brake lock differential which uses the brake pressure to redistribute torque when it is needed.

jeep dealer dayton ohTips for enhanced traction:
  • Steady driving
  • Stay relaxed when behind the wheel
  • Stay relaxed and steady on the throttle when experiencing surfaces such as sand, [...]

Check out some of these apps to help you when searching for a buying a vehicle:
CarBUZZ: This app has car news, reviews on cars, and relevant information for car shopping. Some of this information is fuel efficiency of cars and base prices.

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Car Calc Pro: this app helps you with financial information. It can help calculate monthly payments based on the loan amount you input, the number of years, and the rate. It can give you the cost of your car after everything is factored in. It will also let you compare buying and leasing.
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Cars.com: For those who are shopping around for cars, the user can choose models and makes, search by location, and set a maximum price. This app will limit the [...]

FUN FACT: A 1″ rainfall equals 22,651 gallons of water per acre, weighing over 100 tons.

Whether in a smaller sedan like your new 2012 Dodge Journey or 2012 Dodge Avenger, or a larger vehicle like a 2012 Dodge RAM truck or a 2012 Jeep Liberty, it is important to stay safe when driving in rainy conditions.

To start, ensure that you have the following:

  • Quality tires and windshield wipers
  • Rain dispersant
  • Awareness of driving conditions
  • Patience

In a down pour, the pavement often becomes slippery and visibility becomes reduced. Use these tips to help:

Be prepared:

  • Check your tires and windshield wipers for wearing on them. Keep your tires in proper condition.
  • Replace your windshield wipers every year
  • Buy new tires when tread grooves reach less than 2/32″ deep
  • Treat your windshield with a rain dispersant
  • Pay attention to changes in driving conditions during rainy conditions, as traction and visibility will [...]

This article provides some pretty modern and creative ways to try and keep animals off the road or at least alert drivers when an animal may be close. Investigations of dangerous crossings for animals, done by state officials, have shown specific spots in which overpasses or underpasses may be used to limit collisions with animals. Also infrared sensors may be used to alert drivers of animals nearby on roadsides.

I was most amazed with the different states legislature regarding what citizens can do with their road kill. Some states allow you to take anything you hit, while some make you give the road kill to charity in order to eat. And in Illinois you can only keep your hit road kill if you are not delinquent on your child support payments.

Further down in the article they provide a recipe, yes a recipe, for how to prepare a venison meal if you happen to hit [...]

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