My plot thickens.... Last night John from Chrysler Customer Care told me to have my dealership call them, and they would inform them that it was possible to activate my DRL. Cool. BUT: Today I got this response to an email I sent CCC two days ago::
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Dear Kris
Thank you for contacting the Dodge Customer Assistance Center regarding
your 2012 DODGE JOURNEY SE HATCHBACK.
We can advise you that Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) are standard
equipment on vehicles manufactured
for sale in Canada and optional on vehicles manufactured for the United
States.
Journeys built with this feature must show Sales Code ANF or LMK, but
according to our records your vehicle has neither so therefore your
vehicle was not equipped with Daytime Running lights feature.
Thanks again for your email.
Sincerely,
Alex
Customer Service Representative
Dodge Customer Assistance