2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER CD player

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CONTENTS
mInstrument Panel Features.................125
mInstrument Cluster......................126
mInstrument ClusterÐTurbo, With AutoStick....127
mInstrument ClusterÐTurbo, Without AutoStick . . 128
mInstrument Cluster Descriptions............129
mElectronic Digital Clock..................136
NClock Setting Procedure.................136
mRadio General Information................136
NRadio Broadcast Signals.................136NTwo Types Of Signals..................136
NElectrical Disturbances..................137
NAM Reception.......................137
NFM Reception........................137
mSales Code RAZÐAM/ FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player, CD Player And CD
Changer Controls Ð If Equipped...........138
NOperating Instructions Ð Radio...........138
NPower Switch, Volume Control............138
NSeek Button (Radio Mode)...............1384

NTuning.............................138
NPTY (Program Type) Button..............139
NBalance............................140
NFade..............................140
NTone Control........................140
NAM/FM Selection.....................141
NScan Button.........................141
NTo Set The Radio Push-Button Memory......141
NTo Change From Clock To Radio Mode......142
NOperating Instructions Ð Tape Player.......142
NSeek Button.........................142
NFast Forward (FF).....................142
NRewind (RW)........................142NTape Eject...........................143
NScan Button.........................143
NChanging Tape Direction................143
NMetal Tape Selection...................143
NPinch Roller Release...................143
NNoise Reduction......................143
NOperating Instructions Ð CD Player........144
NInserting The Compact Disc..............144
NSeek Button.........................145
NEJT CD (Eject) Button..................145
NFF/Tune/RW........................145
NProgram Button 4 (Random Play)..........145
NMode..............................146
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NTape CD Button......................146
NTime Button.........................146
NScan Button.........................146
NCD Changer Control Capability Ð If
Equipped...........................146
mSales Code RBKÐAM/ FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player And CD Changer Controls........148
NRadio Operation......................148
NCD Player Operation...................150
NCD Changer Control Capability Ð If
Equipped...........................152
NRadio Display Messages................154
mSales Code RBQÐAM/FM Stereo Radio With
6 - Disc CD Changer....................154NRadio Operation......................154
NCD Player Operation...................157
mSales Code RB1ÐAM/FM Stereo Radio With
DVD/GPS Navigation System..............161
mSatellite Radio Ð If Equipped..............161
NSystem Activation.....................161
NElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID)....................162
NSelecting Satellite Mode In RBB And RBK
Radios.............................162
NSelecting Satellite Mode In RBP, RBU, RAZ,
And RBQ Radios.....................162
NSelecting a Channel....................163
NStoring And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......163
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NUsing The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................164
NPTY Button9Scan9.....................164
NPTY Button9Seek9.....................164
NSatellite Antenna......................164
NReception Quality.....................164
mCassette Tape And Player Maintenance.......165
mCD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............166
mRadio Operation And Cellular Phones........166mClimate Controls.......................166
NAir Conditioning.....................166
NOperating Tips.......................171
mRear Window Features...................173
NElectric Rear Window Defroster...........173
NRear Wiper/Washer Switch..............174
NAdding Washer Fluid..................175
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SALES CODE RAZÐAM/ FM STEREO RADIO
WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, CD PLAYER
AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS Ð IF EQUIPPED
Operating Instructions Ð Radio
NOTE:Power to operate the radio is controlled by the
ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to
operate the radio.
Power Switch, Volume Control
Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the
volume control clockwise to increase the volume. The
volume will be displayed and continuously updated
while the button is pressed.
Seek Button (Radio Mode)
Press and release the Seek button to search for the next
station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the
button to seek up and the bottom to seek down. Holding
the button will by pass stations until you release the
button.
Tuning
Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or
decrease the frequency. If you press and hold the button,
the radio will continue to tune until you release the
button. The frequency will be displayed and continu-
ously updated while the button is pressed.
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To Change From Clock To Radio Mode
Press the Time button to change the display between
radio frequency and time.
Operating Instructions Ð Tape Player
Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side toward the
right and the mechanical action of the player will gently
pull the cassette into the play position.
NOTE:When subjected to extremely cold temperatures,
the tape mechanism may require a few minutes to warm
up for proper operation. Sometimes poor playback may
be experienced due to a defective cassette tape. Clean and
demagnetize the tape heads at least twice a year.
Seek Button
Press the SEEK button up for the next selection on the
tape and down to return to the beginning of the current
selection.Press the SEEK button up or down to move the track
number to skip forward or backward 1 to 6 selections.
Press the SEEK button once to move 1 selection, twice to
move 2 selections, etc.
Fast Forward (FF)
Press the FF button up momentarily to advance the tape
in the direction that it is playing. The tape will advance
until the button is pressed again or the end of the tape is
reached. At the end of the tape, the tape will play in the
opposite direction.
Rewind (RW)
Press the RW button momentarily to reverse the tape
direction. The tape will reverse until the button is pressed
again or until the end of the tape is reached. At the end of
the tape, the tape will play in the opposite direction.
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Tape Eject
Press the EJT Tape button and the cassette will disengage
and eject from the radio.
Scan Button
Press this button to play 10 seconds of each selection.
Press the scan button a second time to cancel the feature.
Changing Tape Direction
If you wish to change the direction of tape travel (side
being played), press the PTY button. The lighted arrow in
the display window will show the new direction.
Metal Tape Selection
If a standard metal tape is inserted into the player, the
player will automatically select the correct equalization
and the 70 symbol will appear in the display window.
Pinch Roller Release
If ignition power or the radio ON/OFF switch are turned
off, the pinch roller will automatically retract to protect
the tape from any damage. When power is restored to the
tape player, the pinch roller will automatically reengage
and the tape will resume play.
Noise Reduction
The Dolby Noise Reduction System* is on whenever the
tape player is on, but may be switched off.
To turn off the Dolby Noise reduction System: Press the
Dolby button (button 2) after you insert the tape. The NR
light in the display will go off when the Dolby System is
off. The Dolby System is automatically reactivated each
time a tape is inserted.
* ºDolbyº noise reduction manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo-
ratories Licensing Corporation.
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Operating Instructions Ð CD Player
NOTE:The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position and the volume control ON before the CD player
will operate.
CAUTION!
This CD player will accept 43¤4inch (12 cm) discs
only. The use of other sized discs may damage the
CD player mechanism.
Inserting The Compact Disc
The CD player contained within the radio is not a
multi-disc changer, and will only accept one CD. Gently
insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing
up. The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD
Player.If the volume control is ON, the unit will switch from
radio to CD mode and begin to play. The display will
show the track number and index time in minutes and
seconds. Play will begin at the start of track one.
NOTE:
²You may eject a disc with the radio OFF. The ignition
switch must be in the ON or ACC position to insert a
disc with the radio OFF.
²If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio
OFF, the CD will automatically be pulled into the CD
Player and the display will show the time of day. If
you insert a disc with the ignition OFF, the display will
show the time of day for about 5 seconds, then go out.
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