2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA radio antenna

▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................216
▫PTY ButtonScan.....................217
▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................217
▫Satellite Antenna......................217
▫Reception Quality.....................217

Remote Sound System Controls.............218
▫Radio Operation......................218
▫Tape Player.........................218
▫CD Player..........................219

Radio General Information................219
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................219
▫Two Types Of Signals..................219▫Electrical Disturbances..................220
▫AM Reception.......................220
▫FM Reception........................220

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance.......220

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............221

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........222

Navigation System—If Equipped...........222

Climate Controls.......................223
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Manual Air Conditioning And Heating System. 223
▫Mode Control........................225
▫Manual Air Conditioning Operation........228
▫Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control . . . 232
▫Electric Rear Window Defroster...........243
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161
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PTY ButtonSCAN
When the desired program type is obtained, press the
SCANbutton within five seconds. The radio will play 7
seconds of the selected channel before moving to the next
channel of the selected program type. Press theSCAN
button a second time to stop the search.
NOTE:Pressing theSEEKorSCANbutton while
performing a music type scan will change the channel by
one and stop the search. Pressing a pre-set memory
button during a music type scan, will call up the memory
channel and stop the search.
PTY ButtonSEEK
When the desired program is obtained, press theSEEK
button within five seconds. The channel will change to
the next channel that matches the program type selected.
Satellite Antenna
To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the
roof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objects
placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause
decreased performance. Larger luggage items should be
placed as far forward as possible. Do not place items
directly on or above the antenna.
Reception Quality
Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the
following reasons.
•The vehicle is parked in an underground parking
structure or under a physical obstacle.
•Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the
form of short audio mutes.
•Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can
cause intermittent reception.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217
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•Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can
cause signal blockage.
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel at the 3 and 9 o’clock
positions.
The right hand rocker switch has a push button in the
center and controls the volume and mode of the sound
system. Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase
the volume and pressing the bottom of the rocker switch
will decrease the volume. Pressing the center button
changes the operation of the radio from AM to FM to
Tape or CD mode depending on which radio is in the
vehicle.
The left hand rocker switch has a push button in the
center. The function of the left hand switch is different
depending on which mode you are in.The following describes the left hand rocker switch
operation in each mode:
Radio Operation
Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next
listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch
will SEEK down for the next listenable station.
The button located in the center of the left hand switch
will tune to the next pre-set station that you have
programmed in the radio pre-set push-button.
Tape Player
Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next
selection on the cassette. Pressing the bottom of the
switch once will go to the beginning of the current
selection or to the beginning of the previous selection if it
is within the first 5 seconds of the current selection.
If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the
second selection, three times, it will play the third, etc.
218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being On in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition
is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance
does not satisfactorily“clear”by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during cellular phone operation.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM—IF EQUIPPED
The navigation system provides maps, turn identifica-
tion, selection menus and instructions for selecting a
variety of destinations and routes. The buttons to operate
the system are located on the instrument panel next to the
analog clock.
Refer to your Navigation User’s Manual for detailed
operating instructions.The navigation DVD unit is located in the underfloor
storage compartment in the rear cargo area. A single disc
containing map information for the entire United States
and parts of Canada is stored in the DVD unit. Updated
DVD’s are available from your authorized dealer.
Navigation CD Location
222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and Mopar Total Clean. Care should be taken to avoid
soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please
do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents, or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather
upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not
required to maintain the original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with any commercial household-type glass cleaner.
Never use an abrasive type cleaner. Use caution when
cleaning the inside rear window equipped with electric
defrosters or the right rear quarter window equipped
with the radio antenna. Do not use scrapers or other
sharp instruments which may scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 357
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Adding Fuel........................... 290
Adding Washer Fluid..................128,339
Additives, Fuel......................... 289
Adjustable Pedals....................... 133
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 335
Air Conditioning.....................223,228
Air Conditioning Controls................. 223
Air Conditioning Filter.................243,336
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 335
Air Conditioning System..........223,228,232,335
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 224
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 273
Airbag................................ 44
Airbag Deployment....................... 56
Airbag Light...................48,50,58,69,173
Airbag Maintenance....................... 58
Airbag, Window......................... 45
Alarm System........................... 25
Alignment and Balance................... 280All Wheel Drive...................255,281,352
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 217
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........341,342,368
Disposal............................ 344
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 258
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 166
Anti-Theft Security Alarm.................. 25
Appearance Care........................ 354
Arming Theft System...................... 25
Auto Down Power Windows................ 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 76
Automatic Door Locks...................17,18
Automatic Headlights.................... 123
Automatic Temperature Control............. 232
Automatic Transaxle...................... 251
Adding Fluid......................... 370
Interlock System....................... 252
Reset Mode.......................... 252
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Restraint, Head......................... 104
Restraints, Child.......................59,65
Restraints, Infant......................... 62
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 152
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 312
Roof Rack............................. 155
Rotation, Tires.......................... 286
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 68
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 69
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 399
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 30
Safety Information, Tire................... 263
Safety Tips............................. 68
Satellite Radio.......................... 214
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 217
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 372
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 358
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 41Seat Belts.............................. 32
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 38
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 38
And Pregnant Women................... 42
Child Restraint......................... 59
Extender............................. 43
Front Seat............................ 33
Pretensioners.......................... 41
Rear Seat............................. 33
Reminder............................ 171
Untwisting Procedure.................... 39
Seats................................. 102
Adjustment.......................... 108
Easy Entry........................... 110
Heated............................. 105
Memory............................. 116
Power...........................102,103
Reclining............................ 107
Tilting.............................. 110
416 INDEX