2008 Dodge Charger Owners Manual

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† To help protect against personal injury, passen- gers should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and use seat belts. † The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and ve- hicle handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in personal injury, follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle: † Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible. † Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to sway. † Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision. 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The automatic load leveling system will provide a level- riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading conditions. A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling to complete depending on road surface conditions. If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15 hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The vehicle must be driven to reset the system. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS m Instrument Panel And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 m Base Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 m Premium Instrument Cluster — If Equipped . . . . 163 m Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 m Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 N Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 N Oil Change Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 N Trip Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 N Compass Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 N Telephone — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 N Navigation — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 N Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 m Radio General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 N Radio Broadcast Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 N Two Types Of Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 N Electrical Disturbances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL N AM Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 N FM Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 m Sales Code REN — Multimedia System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 N Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 N Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Communication (UConnect™) (If Equipped) . . 192 N Clock Setting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 m Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX Jack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 N Operating Instructions - Radio Mode . . . . . . . 195 N Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . . 203 N Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files . . . . . . . . 205 N List Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 N Info Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 m Sales Code RER — Multimedia System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 N Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio . . . . . 211 N Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Communication (UConnect™) (If Equipped) . . 211 N Clock Setting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 m Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 N Operating Instructions - Radio Mode . . . . . . . 214 N Operation Instructions - CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 N Notes On Playing MP3 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 N List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . . . . . . 224 N Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . . . . . . 224 m Satellite Radio (RSC) — If Equipped (REQ And RES Radios Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 N System Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 N Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 N Selecting Satellite Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 N Satellite Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 N Reception Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 N Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode . . . . . . 227 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 N Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 N Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VESt) (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 m Video Entertainment System — If Equipped . . . . 230 m Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 N Connecting The iPodt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 N Controlling The iPodt Using Radio Buttons . . . 233 N Play Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 N List Or Browse Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 m Remote Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 m CD/DVD Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 m Radio Operation And Cellular Phones . . . . . . . . 239 160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL m Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 N Manual Air Conditioning And Heating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 N Automatic Temperature Control — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 N Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 m Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 N Electric Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . 250 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 6 — Radio 7 — Climate Control 8 — Heated Seat Switch* 9 — Power Outlet 10 — Ash Tray* 11 — Ignition Switch 12 — Hood Release 13 — Trunk Release Switch 14 — Headlight Switch * If Equipped 1 — Air Outlet 2 — Instrument Cluster 3 — Hazard Switch 4 — Electronic Stability Program Off Button* / Traction Control System Off Button* 5 — Glove Box 162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — IF EQUIPPED UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the ON position. 2. Trip Odometer Button Base Cluster The word 9TRIP9 will appear when this button is pressed. Push in and hold the button for two seconds when the trip odometer displays to reset it to 0 miles (kilometers). A second press of the button will display the outside temperature in the odometer. Premium Cluster Press this button to change the display from odometer to either of two trip odometer settings. The letter “A” or “B” will appear when in the trip odometer mode. Push in and hold the button for two seconds to reset the trip odometer to 0 miles (kilometers). The odometer must be in trip mode to reset it. 3. Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed. 4. Electronic Speed Control Indicator Light — If Equipped This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is ON. (See page 135 for more information.) 5. Tachometer The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions-per-minute (r.p.m. x 1000) for each gear range. Ease up on the accelerator before reaching the red area. 6. Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg- ing system. The light should turn on when the ignition switch is first turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light stays on or turns on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential electrical devices (i.e. radio), or slightly increase engine speed (if at idle). If the light remains on, it means that the charging system is experiencing a problem. See your local authorized dealer to obtain SERVICE IMMEDI- ATELY. 7. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light This light will turn on briefly as a bulb check when the ignition switch is turned ON. This light will also turn on while the engine is running if there is a problem with the Elec- tronic Throttle Control system. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 If the light comes on while the engine is running, safely bring the vehicle to a complete stop as soon as possible, place the gear selector in park, and cycle the ignition key. The light should turn off. If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see your dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required. In this case, you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall, and your vehicle may require towing. Also, have the system checked by an authorized dealer if the light does not come on during starting. 8. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. 166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range. CAUTION! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H”, and you hear a chime, turn the engine off immediately, and call for service. WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call a service center if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see Section 7 of this manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph. 9. Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated. NOTE: A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on. NOTE: Check for a defective outside light bulb if either indicator flashes at a rapid rate. (See page 127 for more information.) 10. Airbag Warning Light This light will turn on for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is either not on during starting, or stays on, or turns on while driving, then have the system inspected at your authorized dealer as soon as possible. (See page 62 for more information.) 11. Engine Temperature Warning Light This light will turn on and a single chime will sound to warn of an overheated engine condition. When this light turns on, the engine temperature is critically hot. The vehicle should be turned off imme- diately and serviced as soon as possible. (See page 345 for more information.) UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 12. Electronic Stability Program (ESP)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light — If Equipped If this indicator light flashes during accelera- tion, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions, and do not switch off the ESP. (See page 284 for more information.) (See page 286 for more information.) 13. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) / Brake Assist System (BAS) Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped The yellow ESP/BAS malfunction indicator light will turn on when the key in the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. The light should go out with the engine running. The system will turn this light on continuously while the engine running if it detects a malfunction in either the ESP or the BAS or both. (See page 286 for more informa- tion.) 168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 14. Oil Pressure Warning Light This light shows low engine oil pressure. The light should turn on momentarily when the engine is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle, and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A single chime will sound when this light turns on. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be checked using the procedure shown in section 7. (See page 374 for more information.) 15. High Beam Light This light will turn on when the high beam headlights are ON. Push the Multi-Function lever away from the steering wheel to switch the headlights to high beam. (See page 126 for more information.) 16. Seat Belt Reminder Light This light will turn on for 5 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. A chime will sound if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled during the bulb check. The Seat Belt Warning Light will flash or remain on continuously if the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled after the bulb check or when driving. (See page 47 for more information.) 17. Transmission Range Indicator This display indicator shows the automatic transmission gear selection. 18. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped This light will turn on when the front fog lights are ON. (See page 126 for more information.) 19. Odometer/Trip Odometer The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage. Refer to “Trip Odometer Button” for additional information. NOTE: U.S. federal regulations require upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify the mileage the vehicle has been driven. Therefore, if the odometer reading is changed because of repair or replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading before and after the service so that the correct mileage can be determined. On vehicles equipped with a Premium Instrument Clus- ter, this display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) messages when the appropriate conditions exist. (See page 175 for more information.) UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a “Check Gascap” message will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — if equipped. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the odom- eter reset button to turn off the message. If the problem continues, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). (See page 370 for more information.) Change Oil Message (Base Cluster) Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Change Oil” message will flash in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately 12 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style. Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the Trip Odometer button on the instrument cluster. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance) perform the following proce- dure: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not start the engine). 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. If the indicator message illuminates when you NOTE: start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. 20. Brake System Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on, it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system (if equipped). The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- ity to a portion of the hydraulic system in the event of a failure. Failure of either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder drops below a specified level. The light will remain on until the cause is corrected. NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- tions. The vehicle should have service performed, and the brake fluid level checked. Immediate repair is necessary if brake failure is indicated. WARNING! Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger- ous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an accident. Have the vehicle checked immediately. Vehicles equipped with Anti-Lock brakes (ABS) are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). Both the Brake Warning Light and the ABS Light will UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 turn on in the event of an EBD failure. Immediate repair of the ABS system is required in the event of an EBD failure. The operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON position. The light should turn on for approxi- mately two seconds and then turn off. The light will remain on if the parking brake is applied or if a brake fault is detected. If the parking brake is not applied and the light remains on, or if the light does not turn on, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. NOTE: The light will turn on when the ignition switch in the ON position and the parking brake is applied. This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. (See page 280 for more information.) 172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 21. Vehicle Security Alarm (VSA) Indicator Light — If Equipped The VSA indicator Light flashes rapidly when the VSA is arming, and slowly when the VSA is armed. (See page 18 for more information.) 22. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light — If Equipped Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires are significantly under-inflated. Ac- cordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to over- heat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replace- ment or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. (See page 309 for more information.) UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera- tion or sensor damage may result when using re- placement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use aftermarket tire sealants or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result. 23. Anti-Lock Brake Light — If Equipped This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System. The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and service is required. However, the con- ventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on. If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the Ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. (See page 280 for more information.) 24. Low Fuel Indicator Light This light will turn on and a single chime will sound when the fuel level drops to 1/8 tank. (See page 323 for more information.) 25. Malfunction Indicator Light This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD. The OBD system monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will turn on when the key is in the ON position before engine start. If the light does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON, have the condition checked promptly. Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc. may illuminate the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing. The Malfunction Indicator Light flashes to alert you to serious conditions that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible if this occurs. (See page 370 for more information.) ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) – IF EQUIPPED Electronic Vehicle Information Center The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver-interactive display. It is located in the instrument cluster below the speedometer. Vehicles UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 equipped with steering wheel mounted buttons (de- scribed in this section) are also equipped with the EVIC. The EVIC consists of the following: † System Status † Vehicle information warning message displays † Personal Settings (customer programmable features) † Compass display † Outside temperature display † Trip computer functions † UConnect™ hands-free communication system dis- † Navigation system screens (if equipped) † Audio mode display plays (if equipped) 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel: Press and release the MENU button and the mode displayed will change between Trip Functions, Navigation (if equipped), System Status, Personal Settings, and Telephone (if equipped). Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to accept a selection. The FUNCTION SELECT button also functions as a remote sound system con- trol. For details, refer to “Remote Sound Sys- tem Controls” in this section. MENU Button FUNC- TION SELECT Button Press the SCROLL button to scroll through Trip Functions, Navigation (if equipped), System Status Messages, and Personal Settings (Cus- tomer Programmable Features). The SCROLL button also functions as a remote sound system control. For details, refer to “Remote Sound SCROLL Button System Controls” in this section. Press the AUDIO MODE button to select the Compass/Temp/Audio screen. Along with compass reading and outside temperature, this screen will display radio and media mode information depending on which radio is in the vehicle. For details, refer to “Remote Sound System Controls” in this section. AUDIO MODE Button Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays When the appropriate conditions exist, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays the following messages: † Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile [1.6 km] with either turn signal on) † Left Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) † Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) † Right Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single † Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) † RKE Battery Low (with a single chime) † Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle Not in Park chime) UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 motion) chime if speed is above 1 mph [1.6 km]) chime if speed is above 1 mph [1.6 km]) † Left/Right Front Door Ajar (one or more, with a single † Left/Right Rear Door Ajar (one or more, with a single † Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in † Trunk Ajar (with a single chime) † Low Washer Fluid (with a single chime) † Channel # Transmit † Channel # Training † Channel # Trained † Clearing Channels † Channels Cleared † Did Not Train 178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL this manual for more details) † Check Gascap (refer to “Adding Fuel” in Section 5 of † Oil Change Required (with a single chime) Oil Change Required Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style. Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the Menu button. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance) perform the following procedure: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not start the engine). 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. If the indicator message illuminates when you NOTE: start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. Trip Functions Press and release the MENU button until one of the following Trip Functions displays in the EVIC: † Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode † Distance To Empty † Trip A † Trip B † Elapsed Time † Display Units of Measure in Press the SCROLL button to cycle through all the Trip Computer functions. The Trip Functions mode displays the following: † Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read “RESET” or show dashes for two seconds. Then, the history information will be erased, and the averaging will continue from the last fuel average reading before the reset. Vehicles with the 5.7L Multi-Displacement System (MDS) may be equipped with the FUEL SAVER MODE in the Trip Functions of the EVIC. The FUEL SAVER MODE message will display above the average fuel economy in the EVIC display. This message will appear whenever UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 MDS allows the engine to operate on four cylinders, which will vary depending on driving habits and vehicle usage. 4 Cylinder Operation - MDS On 180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL This feature allows you to monitor when the MDS switches off the fuel on four of the eight cylinders and it can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase the time in which the fuel saver mode is active. 8 Cylinder Operation - MDS Off † Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level. DTE cannot be reset through the FUNCTION SELECT button. NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value. † When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km) estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change to a text display of 9LOW FUEL.9 This display will continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the 9LOW FUEL9 text and a new DTE value will display. † Trip A Shows the total distance traveled for trip A since the last reset. † Trip B Shows the total distance traveled for trip B since the last reset. † Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position. † Display Units of Measure in: To make your selection, press and release the FUNC- TION SELECT button until “US” or “METRIC” appears. To Reset The Display Reset will only occur while a resettable function is being displayed. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 button once to clear the resettable function being dis- played. To reset all resettable functions, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button a second time within 3 seconds of resetting the currently displayed function (>Reset ALL will display during this 3 second window). Compass Display The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is facing. Press and release the compass button to display one of eight com- pass readings and the outside temperature. COM- PASS Button Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated. You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 360° turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” message displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally. Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the “CAL” message does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the compass into the Calibration Mode manually as follows: 1. Turn on the ignition switch. 2. Press and hold the compass button for approximately 2 seconds. 3. Press the SCROLL button until “Calibrate Compass” displays in the EVIC. 4. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button to start the calibration. The message “CAL” will display in the EVIC. 5. Complete one or more 360° turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” message turns off. The compass will now function normally. Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic North and Geographic North. In some areas of the country, the difference between magnetic and geographic North is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be set using the following procedure: NOTE: Magnetic materials should be kept away from the overhead console. This is where the compass sensor is located. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Press and hold the compass button for approximately 2 seconds. 3. Press the SCROLL button until “Compass Variance” message and the last variance zone number displays in the EVIC. 4. Press and release FUNCTION SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected according to the map. 5. Press and release the compass button to exit. Telephone — If Equipped Press and release the MENU button until “Telephone” displays in the EVIC. When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC pro- vides the following telephone information: 184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL † Phone status: idle, voice mail, roaming, battery strength, and signal strength in increments of 20 percent. † Call status: Incoming call, connecting, connected, air time in minutes and seconds, call ended, call failed, roaming, and no phone connection. † UConnect Active. † Caller ID phone number display. When the appropriate conditions exist, and if supported by the cell phone, the EVIC will display the following telephone symbols: The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate the signal strength of the UConnect™ phone. The number of horizontal bars increases as the strength of the UConnect™ phone signal in- creases. Signal Strength The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate an incoming call. The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that the UConnect™ phone is currently in analog mode. The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that the UConnect™ phone is currently roaming. Incom- ing Call Analog Roam- ing The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that you have voice mail. The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that a phone connection has been made. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate a text message. The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate the battery strength of the UConnect™ phone. Call in Progress Phone Not Avail- able The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that the UConnect™ phone is currently not avail- able. Navigation — If Equipped Navigation Display Control Press and release the MENU button until Navigation displays in the EVIC. When the Navigation System is On, the steering wheel buttons can be used to select the Map or Menu display on the Navigation Unit. When the Menu Voice Mail Text Message Battery Strength 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL display is active, the SCROLL button can be used to scroll through the list, the FUNCTION SELECT button can be used to select an item, and the AUDIO MODE button can be used to return to the previous menu. When the Map display is active, pressing the FUNCTION SELECT but- ton will change the Navigation Unit Display to the Menu. Turn By Turn Directions The EVIC displays turn-by-turn directions to a pro- grammed destination when Turn by Turn Navigation is enabled through Personal Settings. When enabled, the EVIC displays the name of the approaching road at the top of the screen, followed by an arrow to indicate the direction to turn the vehicle, and a count down to indicate the distance to the turn. NOTE: Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for detailed operating instructions. Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features) Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall features when the transmission is in PARK. Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set- tings displays in the EVIC. Use the SCROLL button to display one of the following choices: “Language” When in this display you may select one of five lan- guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the FUNCTION SELECT button while in this display to select English, Espanol, Deutsch, Italiano, or Francais. Then, as you continue, the information will display in the selected language. NOTE: The EVIC will not change the UConnect™ language selection. Please refer to “Language Selection” in the HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect™) section of this manual for details. “Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24 Km/h)” When ON is selected, all doors will lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h). To make your selection, press and release the FUNC- TION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears. “Unlock Doors Automatically on Exit” When ON is selected, all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) position and the driver’s door is opened. To make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” ap- pears. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 “Remote Key Unlock” When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the remote keyless entry unlock button. When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, you must press of the remote keyless entry unlock button twice to unlock the passenger’s doors. When All Doors 1st Press is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first press of the remote keyless entry unlock button. To make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “Driver Door 1st Press” or “All Doors 1st Press” appears. “Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock” When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when the remote keyless entry “Lock” button is pressed. This feature may be selected with or without the flash lights on lock/unlock feature. To make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears. 188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL “Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock” When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the remote keyless entry transmitter. This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected. To make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” ap- pears. “Headlights On with Wipers” (Available with Auto Headlights Only) When ON is selected, and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi- mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature. To make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears. NOTE: Turning the headlights on during the daytime causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the brightness, refer to “Lights” in Section 3 of this manual. “Delay Turning Headlights Off” When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “0,” “30,” “60,” or “90” appears. “Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock” When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the remote keyless entry transmitter. To make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “OFF,” “30 sec.,” “60 sec.,” or “90 sec.” appears. “Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit” When this feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned off. Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature. To make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “Off,” “45 sec.,” “5 min.,” “10 min.,” “30 min.,” or “60 min.” appears. “Confirmation of Voice Commands” — If Equipped When ON is selected, all voice commands from the UConnect™ system are confirmed. To make your selec- tion, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 “Turn by Turn Navigation” — If Equipped When ON is selected, the Turn-by-Turn directions will appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a desig- nated turn within a programmed route. To make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears. “Display Units of Measure in” The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) can be changed between English and Metric units of measure. To make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “US” or “METRIC” appears. 190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast Signals Your new radio will provide excellent reception under most operating conditions. Like any system, however, car radios have performance limitations, due to mobile op- eration and natural phenomena, which might lead you to believe your sound system is malfunctioning. To help you understand and save you concern about these “ap- parent” malfunctions, you must understand a point or two about the transmission and reception of radio sig- nals. Two Types of Signals There are two basic types of radio signals... AM (Ampli- tude Modulation), in which the transmitted sound causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to vary... and FM (Frequency Modulation), in which the frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound. Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude, and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They interfere very little with the frequency variations that carry the FM signal. AM Reception AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines and neon signs. FM Reception Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia- tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear, which is the major feature of FM radio. NOTE: For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the radio, steering wheel radio controls (if equipped), and 6 disc CD/DVD changer (if equipped) will remain active for 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned off. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. NOTE: For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Ve- hicle Information Center (EVIC), the radio, steering wheel radio controls (if equipped), and 6 disc CD/DVD changer (if equipped) will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned off. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time is programmable. For details, refer to “Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit,” under “Personal Settings (Cus- tomer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Ve- hicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 SALES CODE REN — MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate. The REN multimedia system contains a radio, CD/DVD player, USB port, a 20 gigabyte Hard Drive (HDD), and a “JukeBox” (virtual CD changer). Sirius Satellite Radio is optional. The 6.5-inch touch screen allows for easy menu selection. A 20 gigabyte Hard Drive (HDD) allows uploads of music and photos from CDs or through the USB port. While the Gracenote database finds the artist, track, and title for the music. An auxiliary input jack permits passengers to listen to a portable MP3 player through the vehicle’s speakers. For vehicles equipped with the Vehicle Entertainment System (VES), separate audio outputs allow passengers to listen 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to the car speakers while different audio tracks play through the system’s wireless headphones. This means rear seat passengers can watch a DVD on the optional rear-seat entertainment system while the driver and front seat passenger listen to the radio. Other special features include direct tune, music type selections, easy store presets, backup camera display for vehicles equipped with a backup camera, and on some models a dual display screen operation. Refer to your Radio Specific User’s Manual for detailed operating instructions. Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio (If Equipped) Refer to your Radio Specific User’s Manual for detailed operating instructions. Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Communication (UConnect™) (If Equipped) Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect™)” in Section 3 of this manual for detailed operating instruc- tions. Clock Setting Procedure Setting the Clock 1. Turn on the system. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis- played. To move the hour backward, touch the screen where the word “Hour” with the arrow pointing down- ward is displayed. 4. To move the minute forward, touch the screen where the word “Min” with the arrow pointing upward is displayed. To move the minute backward, touch the screen where the word “Min” with the arrow pointing downward is displayed. 5. To save the new time setting, touch the screen where the word “Save” is displayed. Changing Daylight Savings Time When selected, this feature will display the time of day in daylight savings time. Proceed as follows to change the current setting: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in the box next to the words “Daylight Savings.” Touch the screen where the words “Daylight Savings” are dis- played to change the current setting. Show Time if Radio is Off When selected, this feature will display the time of day on the touch screen when the system is turned off. Proceed as follows to change the current setting: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in the box next to the words “Show Time if Radio is Off.” Touch the screen where the words “Show Time if Radio is Off” are displayed to change the current setting. SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate. 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Changing the Time Zone 1. Turn on the system. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” are displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on the screen. 4. Select a time zone by touching the screen where your selection appears. If you do not see a time zone that you want to select, touch the screen where the word “Page” is displayed to view additional time zones in the menu. 5. Touch the screen where the word “Save” is displayed. REQ Radio Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Press the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the volume control to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it. When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played. SEEK Buttons (Radio Mode) Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it. SCAN Button (Radio Mode) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next listenable station, in AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. To stop the search, press the SCAN button a second time. Voice Recognition Button (UConnect™ Hands Free Phone) — If Equipped Press this button to operate the Hand Free Phone (UCon- nect™) feature (if equipped). Refer to “Hands-Free Com- munication (UConnect™)” in Section 3 for more informa- tion. If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “UConnect™ System Not Available” message will display on the radio screen. 196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone Button (UConnect™ Hands Free Phone) — If Equipped Press this button to operate the Hand Free Phone (UCon- nect™) feature (if equipped). Refer to “Hands-Free Com- munication (UConnect™)” in Section 3 for more informa- tion. If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “UConnect™ System Not Available” message will display on the radio screen. TIME Button Press the TIME button and the time of day will display. In AM or FM mode, pressing the TIME button will switch between the time and frequency displays. Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the TIME button, until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE control knob. 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE control knob. Press the TUNE control knob to save time change. 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait 5 seconds. The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button and selecting the “SET HOME CLOCK” entry. Once in this display follow the above procedure, starting at step 2. INFO Button (Radio Mode) Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only). RW/FF (Radio Mode) Pressing the rewind or fast forward button causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies. TUNE Control (Radio Mode) Turn the right side rotary control clockwise to increase or counter-clockwise to decrease the frequency. Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Press the rotary TUNE control knob and BASS will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the Bass tones. Press the rotary TUNE control knob a second time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the Mid Range tones. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 Press the rotary TUNE control knob a third time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the Treble tones. Press the rotary TUNE control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers. Press the rotary TUNE control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers. Press the rotary TUNE control knob again to exit setting tone, balance, and fade. MUSIC TYPE Button (Radio Mode) Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for 5 seconds. Pressing the Music Type button or turning the TUNE control knob within 5 seconds will allow the 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL program format type to be selected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Music Type information. Toggle the Music Type button to select the following format types: Program Type No program type or un- defined Adult Hits Classical Classic Rock College Country Foreign Language Information Jazz News 16 Digit-Character Display None Adlt Hit Classicl Cls Rock College Country Language Inform Jazz News Program Type Nostalgia Oldies Personality Public Rhythm and Blues Religious Music Religious Talk Rock Soft Soft Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Sports Talk Top 40 Weather 16 Digit-Character Display Nostalga Oldies Persnlty Public R & B Rel Musc Rel Talk Rock Soft Soft Rck Soft R&B Sports Talk Top 40 Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music Type name. The Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode. If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the following items: NOTE: Use the Tune Control Knob to scroll through the entries. Push the Audio/Select button to select an entry and make changes. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 † DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current highlighted selection. Use the remote control to scroll up and down the menu (If Equipped). † DISC Play/Pause - You can toggle between playing the DVD and pausing the DVD by pushing the SELECT button (If Equipped). † DVD Play Options - Selecting the DVD Play Options will display the following: † Subtitle – Repeatedly Pressing SELECT will switch subtitles to different subtitle languages that are available on the disc (If Equipped). † Audio Stream – Repeatedly Pressing SELECT will switch to different audio languages (if supported on the disc) (If Equipped). 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL † Angle – Repeatedly Pressing SELECT will change the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (If Equipped). NOTE: The available selections for each of the above entries varies depending upon the disc. NOTE: These selections can only be made while playing a DVD. † VES Power - Allows you to turn VES ON and OFF (If † VES Lock - Locks out rear VES remote controls (If † VES CH1/CH2 - Allows the user to change mode of either the IR1 or IR2, wireless headphones, by pressing the Audio/Select button (If Equipped). Equipped). Equipped). † Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button will allow user to set the clock. Turn the TUNE control knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the TUNE control knob to adjust the minutes. Press the TUNE control knob again to save changes. † Player Defaults - Selecting this item will allow the user to scroll through the following items, and set defaults according to customer preference. Menu Language — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose the default startup DVD menu language (effective only if language supported by disc). If customer wishes to select a language not listed, then scroll down and select 9other.9 Enter the 4-digit country code using the TUNE control knob to scroll up and down to select the # and then push to select. Audio Language — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose a default audio language (effective only if language supported by disc). If customer wishes to select a language not listed, then scroll down and select 9other.9 Enter the country code using the TUNE control knob to scroll up and down to select the # and then push to select. Subtitle Language — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose a default subtitle language (effective only if language supported by disc). If customer wishes to select a language not listed, then scroll down and select 9other.9 Enter the country code using the TUNE control knob to scroll up and down to select the # and then push to select. Subtitles — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose between subtitle OFF or ON. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 Audio DRC — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to limit maximum audio dynamic range - The default is set to 9High,9 and under this setting, dialogues will play at 11 db higher than if the setting is 9Normal.9 Aspect Ratio — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose between wide screen, pan scan, and letter box. AutoPlay — If Equipped When this is set to ON and a DVD video is inserted, it will bypass the DVD menu screen and automatically play the movie. In some rare cases, the DVD player may not auto play the main title. In such cases, use the menu button on the remote control to select desired title to play. NOTE: The user will have to set these defaults before loading a disc. If changes are made to these settings after 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective. Also, the defaults are effective only if the disc supports the customer-preferred settings. AM and FM Buttons (Radio Mode) Press the buttons to select AM or FM Modes. SET Button (Radio Mode) — To Set the Push-Button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push-button memory, press the SET button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window. Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button, the station will continue to play but will not be stored into push-button memory. You may add a second station to each push-button by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM, 12 FM, and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored into push-button memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the push-button twice. Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. Buttons 1 - 6 (Radio Mode) These buttons tune the Radio to the stations that you commit to push-button memory {12 AM, 12 FM, and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations}. DISC Button Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from AM/FM modes to Disc modes. Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by geographic region. These region codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the region code for the DVD disc does not match the region code for the radio DVD player, it will not play the disc. Customers may take their vehicle to an authorized dealer to change the region code of the player a maximum of 5 times. CAUTION! The radio may shut down during extremely hot conditions. When this occurs, the radio will indicate “Disc Hot” and shut off until a safe temperature is reached. This shutdown is necessary to protect the optics of the DVD player and other radio internal components. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. LOAD Button — Loading Compact Disc(s) Press the LOAD button and the push-button with the corresponding number (1-6) where the CD is being loaded. The radio will display PLEASE WAIT and prompt when to INSERT DISC. After the radio displays 9INSERT DISC,9 insert the CD into the player. Radio display will show 9LOADING DISC9 when the disc is loading and “READING DISC” when the radio is reading the disc. CAUTION! † This CD player will accept 4 3/4 inch (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism. 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) Press the eject button and the push-button with the corresponding number (1-6) where the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. Radio display will show 9EJECTING DISC9 when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc. Press and hold the eject button for 5 seconds and all CDs will be ejected from the radio. The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. SEEK Button (CD MODE) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow to scroll through tracks faster in CD, MP3/MWA modes. SCAN Button (CD MODE) Press the Scan button to scan through each track on the CD currently playing. TIME Button (CD MODE) Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display. RW/FF (CD MODE) Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse) button works in a similar manner. AM or FM Button (CD MODE) Switches the Radio to the Radio mode. Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however, acceptable MP3/WMA file recording media and formats are limited. When writing MP3/WMA files, pay attention to the following restrictions. Supported Media (Disc Types) The MP3/WMA file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3,WMA, DVD Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, and CDDA+MP3. Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor- mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported. The radio uses the following limits for file systems: UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 † Maximum number of directory levels: 8 † Maximum number of files: 255 † Maximum number of folders: 100 † Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: † Level 1: 12 (including a separator 9.9 and a † Level 2: 31 (including a separator 3-character extension) 9.9 and a 3-character extension) Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3/ WMA files). Discs created with an option such as 9keep disc open after writing9 are most likely multisession discs. The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3/ WMA playback may result in longer disc loading times. 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If a disc contains multi formats, such as CD audio and mp3/wma tracks, the radio will only play the mp3/wma tracks on that disc. Supported MP3/WMA File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3/WMA extension as MP3/WMA files. Non-MP3/WMA files named with the *.MP3/WMA extension may cause play- back problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3/WMA and will not play the file. When using the MP3/WMA encoder to compress audio data to an MP3/WMA file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported. In addition, variable bit rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3/WMA files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or VBR bit rates. MPEG Specifi- cation Sampling Fre- quency (kHz) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 WMA Specifica- tion Sampling Fre- quency (kHz) WMA 44.1 and 48 Bit rate (kbps) 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48 160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48 Bit Rate (kbps) 48, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192 VBR ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not supported by the radios. Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not supported. Playback of MP3/WMA Files When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3/WMA files. Loading times for playback of MP3/WMA files may be affected by the following: † Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than † Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer † Number of files and folders - Loading times will to load than non-multisession discs CD-R media increase with more files and folders UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc. LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the TUNE control knob. Selecting a folder by pressing the TUNE control knob will begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain playable files). The folder list will time out after 5 seconds. INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if available). 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the INFO button once more to return to 9elapsed time9 priority mode. Press and hold the INFO button for 3 seconds or more and radio will display song titles for each file. Press and hold the INFO button again for 3 seconds to return to 9elapsed time9 display. Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3/WMA player, cassette player, or microphone and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. Pushing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- iary device if the AUX jack is connected. NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the device’s volume set to proper level. If the AUX audio is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down. SEEK Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press this button to change the display from elapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day will display for 5 seconds. RW/FF (Auxiliary Mode) No function. SET Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (UConnect™) (If Equipped) Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect™)” in Section 3 of this manual. Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to “Satellite Radio” in this section. Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VESt) (If Equipped) Refer to separate “Video Entertainment System (VESt) Guide.” Dolby Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. 9Dolby9 and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technol- ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- tual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited DTS 9DTS9 and 9DTS 2.09 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. SALES CODE RER — MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate. The RER multimedia system contains a radio, Sirius Satellite Radio player, Navigation system, CD/DVD 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL player, USB port, 20 gigabyte Hard Drive (HDD), and the UConnectt hands-free Bluetooth cellular system. If your vehicle is not equipped with UConnectt, NOTE: the unit will respond with a “Feature Not Available” message when selecting controls related to this feature. A 6.5-inch touch screen allows easy menu selection, while the Advanced Voice Dialog System recognizes more than 1,000 words for audio, navigation, entertainment, and hands-free mobile phone use. The satellite navigation capability combines a Global- Positioning System-based navigation system with an integrated color screen to provide maps, turn identifica- tion, selection menus, and instructions for selecting a variety of destinations and routes. A shared Hard Drive (HDD) for the navigation system, the database, and other radio features allows uploads of music and photos from CDs or through the USB port. While the Gracenote database finds the artist, track, and title for the music. An auxiliary input jack permits passengers to listen to a portable MP3 player through the vehicle’s speakers. For vehicles equipped with the Vehicle Entertainment System (VES), separate audio outputs allow passengers to listen to the car speakers while different audio tracks play through the system’s wireless headphones. This means rear seat passengers can watch a DVD on the optional rear-seat entertainment system while the driver and front seat passenger listen to the radio. Other special features include direct tune, music type selections, Traffic Messaging (optional), easy store pre- sets, parental lockout for VES (if equipped), backup camera display for vehicles equipped with a backup camera, and on some models a dual display screen operation. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for detailed operating instructions. Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for detailed operating instructions. Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Communication (UConnect™) (If Equipped) Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for detailed operating instructions. Clock Setting Procedure The GPS receiver in this system is synchronized to the time data being transmitted by the GPS satellites. The satellites’ clock is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This is the worldwide standard for time. This makes the sys- tem’s clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone and daylight savings information is set. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 Changing the Time Zone 1. Turn on the system. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. If the words “Time: GPS Time” are displayed at the top of the screen, proceed to Step 4. Otherwise, proceed to Step 3. 3. If the words “Time: User Clock” are displayed at the top of the screen, touch the bottom of the screen where the words “User Clock” are displayed. The GPS time setting menu will appear on the screen. 4. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” are displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on the screen. 5. Select a time zone by touching the screen where your selection appears. If you do not see a time zone that you want to select, touch the screen where the word “Page” is displayed to view additional time zones in the menu. 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Changing Daylight Savings Time When selected, this feature will display the time of day in daylight savings time. Proceed as follows to change the current setting: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in the box next to the words “Daylight Savings.” Touch the screen where the words “Daylight Savings” are dis- played to change the current setting. Setting the User Clock If you wish to set the clock to a time different from the system clock, you can manually adjust the time by performing the following: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. If the words “Time: User Clock” are displayed at the top of the screen, proceed to Step 4. Otherwise, proceed to Step 3. 3. If the words “Time: GPS Time” are displayed at the top of the screen, touch the bottom of the screen where the words “GPS Time” are displayed. The user clock time setting menu will appear on the screen. 4. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis- played. To move the hour backward, touch the screen where the word “Hour” with the arrow pointing down- ward is displayed. 5. To move the minute forward, touch the screen where the word “Min” with the arrow pointing upward is displayed. To move the minute backward, touch the screen where the word “Min” with the arrow pointing downward is displayed. 6. To save the new time setting, touch the screen where the word “Save” is displayed. Show Time if Radio is Off When selected, this feature will display the time of day on the touch screen when the system is turned off. Proceed as follows to change the current setting: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in the box next to the words “Show Time if Radio is Off.” Touch the screen where the words “Show Time if Radio is Off” are displayed to change the current setting. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate. RES Radio (Non-Satellite Model Shown - With Satellite Similar) 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Press the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it. When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played. SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it. SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next listenable station in AM or FM frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. To stop the search, press the SCAN button a second time. Voice Recognition Button (UConnect™ Hands Free Phone) — If Equipped Press this button to operate the Hand Free Phone (UCon- nect™) feature (if equipped). Refer to “Hands-Free Com- munication (UConnect™)” in Section 3 for more informa- tion. If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With UCon- nect” message will display on the radio screen. Phone Button (UConnect™ Hands Free Phone) — If Equipped Press this button to operate the Hand Free Phone (UCon- nect™) feature (if equipped). Refer to “Hands-Free Com- munication (UConnect™)” in Section 3 for more informa- tion. If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With UCon- nect” message will display on the radio screen. TIME Button Press the TIME button and the time of day will display. In AM or FM mode, pressing the TIME button will switch between the time and frequency displays. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the TIME button, until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE control knob. 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE control knob. Press the TUNE control knob to save time change. 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait 5 seconds. The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button. For vehicles equipped with satellite radio, press the SETUP button, use the TUNE control to select SET CLOCK, and then follow the above procedure, starting at 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Step 2. For vehicles not equipped with satellite radio, press the SETUP button and then follow the above procedure, starting at Step 2. INFO Button Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only). RW/FF Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either AM or FM frequencies. TUNE Control Turn the right side rotary control clockwise to increase or counter-clockwise to decrease the frequency. Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Press the rotary TUNE control knob and BASS will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the Bass tones. Press the rotary TUNE control knob a second time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the Mid Range tones. Press the rotary TUNE control knob a third time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the Treble tones. Press the rotary TUNE control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers. Press the rotary TUNE control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers. Press the rotary TUNE control knob again to exit setting tone, balance, and fade. MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for 5 seconds. Pressing the Music Type button or turning the TUNE control knob within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Music Type informa- tion. Toggle the Music Type button to select the following format types: UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 Program Type No program type or un- defined Adult Hits Classical Classic Rock College Country Foreign Language Information Jazz News Nostalgia Oldies Personality Public 16 Digit-Character Display None Adlt Hit Classicl Cls Rock College Country Language Inform Jazz News Nostalga Oldies Persnlty Public 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Program Type Rhythm and Blues Religious Music Religious Talk Rock Soft Soft Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Sports Talk Top 40 Weather 16 Digit-Character Display R & B Rel Musc Rel Talk Rock Soft Soft Rck Soft R&B Sports Talk Top 40 Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music Type name. The Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode. If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the following items: † Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow user to set the clock. Turn the TUNE control knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the TUNE control knob to adjust the minutes. Press the TUNE control knob again to save changes. AM and FM Buttons Press the buttons to select AM or FM Modes. SET Button — To Set the Push-Button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push-button memory, press the SET button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window. Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button, the station will continue to play but will not be stored into push-button memory. You may add a second station to each push-button by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 stations to be stored into push-button memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the push-button twice. Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. Buttons 1 - 6 These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to push-button memory {12 AM and 12 FM stations}. DISC Button Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from AM/FM modes to Disc modes. Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: This Radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable com- pact discs (CD-RW) compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks. Inserting Compact Disc(s) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display. If a CD does not go into the slot more than an inch, a disc may already be loaded and must be ejected before a new disc can be loaded. If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the disc number, the track number, and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1.

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