2005 DODGE NEON SRT CD player

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instrument Panel Features................67

Instrument Cluster—Turbo................68

Instrument Cluster Descriptions............69

Electronic Digital Clock..................74
▫Clock Setting Procedure..................74

Radio General Information................74
▫Radio Broadcast Signals..................74
▫Two Types Of Signals...................74
▫Electrical Disturbances...................75
▫AM Reception........................75
▫FM Reception.........................75

Sales Code RBK—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player And CD Changer Controls
........75
▫Radio Operation.......................75
▫CD Player Operation....................77
▫CD Changer Control Capability—
If Equipped..........................79

Satellite Radio—If Equipped..............80
▫System Activation......................80
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID).....................81
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In RBB, RAH And RBK
Radios..............................81
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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.
SALES CODE RBK—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO
WITH CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER
CONTROLS
Radio Operation
Power/Volume Control
Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the
volume control clockwise to increase the volume.
RBK Radio
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Press the AUDIO button a second time and TREB will be
displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK–to increase or
decrease the Treble tones.
Press the AUDIO button a third time and BAL will be
displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK–to adjust the
sound level from the right or left side speakers.
Press the AUDIO button a fourth time and FADE will be
displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK–to adjust the
sound level between the front and rear speakers.
Press the AUDIO button again or wait 5 seconds to exit
setting tone, balance, and fade.
AM/FM Selection
Press the AM/FM button to change from AM to FM. The
operating mode will be displayed next to the station
frequency. The display will show ST when a stereo
station is received.
Time
Press the TIME button to change the display between
radio frequency and time.
General Information
This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference,
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
NOTE:Changes or modifications not expressively ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CD Player Operation
NOTE:
The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position and the volume control ON before the CD player
will operate.
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Inserting The Compact Disc
CAUTION!
This CD player will accept 43⁄4inch (12 cm) discs
only. The use of other sized discs may damage the
CD player mechanism.
You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF.
If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio
OFF, the display will show the time of day.
If the power is ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD
mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The
display will show the track number and index time in
minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track
one.
Seek
Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on
the CD. Press the bottom of the button to return to thebeginning 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.
EJT — Eject
Press the EJT button and the disc will unload and move
to the entrance for easy removal. The unit will switch to
the radio mode.
If you do not remove the disc within 15 seconds, it will be
reloaded. The unit will continue in radio mode.
The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF
(except on convertibles).
FF/TUNE/RW
Press FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to
fast forward until FF is released. The RW ( Reverse)
button works in a similar manner.
Random Play — RND/Program Button 4
Press the RND (button 4) button while the CD is playing
to activate Random Play. This feature plays the tracks on
the selected disc in random order to provide an interest-
ing change of pace.
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Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly
selected track.
Press the RND (button 4) button a second time to stop
Random Play.
Mode
Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between the
CD player, the optional remote CD changer and the
Satellite Radio (if equipped). When Satellite Radio (if
equipped) is selected“SAT”will appear in your radio
display.
A CD or tape may remain in the player while in the
Satellite mode.
Time
Press the TIME button to change the display from
elapsed CD playing time to time of day.
CD Changer Control Capability—If Equipped
This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CD
changer available through Mopar Accessories. The fol-
lowing instructions are for the radio controls that operate
this CD changer.
Mode Button
To activate the CD changer, press the MODE button until
CD information appears on the display.
Disc Up/Program Button 1
Press the DISC up (button 1) button to play the next
available disc.
Disc Down/Program Button 5
Press the DISC down (button 5) button to play the
previous disc.
Seek Button
Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the
same disc. A SEEK symbol will appear on the display.
Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons
Press and hold the FF button for fast forward. Press and
hold the RW button for fast reverse.
The audio output can be heard when fast forward and
fast reverse are activated.
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Random Play (RND)
Press the Random button to play the tracks on the
selected disc in random order for an interesting change of
pace.
Random can be cancelled by pressing the button a second
time or by ejecting the CD from the changer.
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If
Equipped)
Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’s
Manual.
CD Diagnostic Indicators
When driving over a very rough road, the CD player may
skip momentarily. Skipping will not damage the disc or
the player, and play will resume automatically.
As a safeguard and to protect your CD player, one of the
following warning symbols may appear on your display.
A CD HOT symbol indicates the player is too hot.
CD HOT will pause the operation. Play can be resumed
when the operating temperature is corrected or another
MODE is selected.An ERR symbol will appear on the display if the laser is
unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons:
•Excessive vibration
•Disc inserted upside down
•Damaged disc
•Water condensation on optics
SATELLITE RADIO—IF EQUIPPED
Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast-
ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to
coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius™Satel-
lite Radio. This service offers up to 100 channels of music,
sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil-
dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios.
System Activation
To activate your Sirius Satellite Radio service, call the
toll-free number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site
at www.sirius.com. Please have the following informa-
tion available when activating your system:
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6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become
too high.
NOTE:If you experience difficulty in playing a particu-
lar disc, it may be damaged, oversized, or have theft
protection encoding. Try a known good disc before
considering disc player service.
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
Under certain conditions, the operation of a cellular
phone in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy perfor-
mance 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 repo-
sitioning of the antenna, it is recommended that the radio
volume be turned down or off during cellular phone
operation.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Conditioning
The Air Conditioning System allows you to balance the
temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating
throughout the vehicle.
The air conditioning system of your vehicle contains
R-134a, a refrigerant that does not deplete the ozone layer
in the upper atmosphere.
The controls are as follows:
Fan and Air Conditioning Control
Use this control to regulate the
amount of air forced through
the system in any mode you
select. The fan speeds to the
left of the OFF position are for
Air Conditioning. Choosing
one of these speeds turns on
the air conditioning compres-
sor. The fan speed increases as
you move the control counter-
clockwise from the OFF position.
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Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 45
Bulb Replacement...................173,174
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 176
Capacities, Fluid....................... 176
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 124
Oil (Engine)......................... 148
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 123
Catalytic Converter..................... 149
CD Changer........................... 79
CD Player...........................75,77
CD Player Maintenance................... 83
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 176
Central Door Locks...................... 14
Central Locking......................... 14
Chains, Tire........................... 119
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 130
Charging System Light................... 71
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 105
Child Restraint......................... 38
Child Safety Locks....................... 16
Circuit Breakers.....................170,171Cleaning
Glass.............................. 168
Headlights.......................... 168
Climate Control......................... 84
Clock................................. 74
Compact Disc Maintenance................ 83
Compact Spare Tire..................... 115
Console............................... 62
Contract, Service....................... 198
Cool Down, Turbo....................... 97
Coolant...........................176,177
Cooling System........................ 157
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 159
Coolant Level.....................157,160
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 159
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 158
Inspection........................... 160
Points to Remember................159,161
Pressure Cap........................ 159
Rubber and Plastic Components.......... 161
Selection of Coolant................... 158
Corrosion Protection.................... 165
Crankcase Emission Control System......... 151
INDEX 205
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