2005 DODGE STRATUS COUPE CD player

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. The
radio will remain tuned to the new station until you
make another selection. Holding the button in will by-
pass stations without stopping until you release it.
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.
Balance
The Balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal-
ance. Push in the button and it will pop out. Adjust the
balance and push the button back in.
Fade
The Fade control provides for balance between the front
and rear speakers. Push in the button and it will pop out.
Adjust the balance and push the button back in.
Tone Control
The unit has 2 separate controls for bass and treble. Each
is controlled by a slider control with a detent at the mid
position. Moving a control up or down increases or
decreases amplification of the band.
MODE Selection
Press the MODE button to change from AM, FM to CD
changer and Sirius (Satellite radio) ± if equipped. A CD
may remain in the player while in the Satellite mode. The
operating mode will be displayed next to the station
frequency. The display will show ST when a stereo
station is received.
PTY (Program Type) Selection
Displays program type in Satellite radio (if equipped)
mode only.
Scan Button
Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for
the next station, in either AM or FM, pausing for 5 seconds
at each listenable station before continuing to the next. To
stop the search, press SCAN a second time.
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To Set The Pushbutton Memory
When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit
to push-button memory, press the SET button. SET 1 will
show in the display window. Select the push-button you
wish to lock onto this station and press and release that
button. If a station is not selected within 5 seconds after
pressing the SET button, the station will continue to play
but will not be locked 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 10 AM and 10 FM
stations to be locked into memory. You can recall the
stations stored in SET 2 memory by pressing the push-
button twice.
To Change From Clock To Radio Mode
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
RS-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, in-
cluding interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:Changes or modifications not expressively ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Operating Instructions Ð CD Changer
NOTE
: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position and the volume control ON before the CD player
will operate.
Inserting the Compact Disc
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 time of day will be displayed. If the volume
control is ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode
and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display
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will show the track number and index time in minutes
and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1.
Seek Button
Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on
the CD. Press the bottom of the button to return to the
beginning of the current selection.
FF /TUNE/ RW Button
Press the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD player
will fast forward through the tracks until the button is
released.
Random Play
Press the button while the CD is playing to activate
Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the
compact disc in random order to provide an interesting
change of pace. The CD changer stays in the random
mode when changing to the next disc.
NOTE:The changer will not random play between
discs.
Press the top of the SEEK button once to move to the next
randomly selected track. Press the bottom of the SEEKbutton to go back to the beginning of the track. Press
button for a second time to stop Random Play.
Radio/CD Button
Press this button to select between CD player and radio.
Time Button
Press this button to change the display from elapsed CD
playing time to time of the day.
Scan Button
Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track.
To stop the scan function, press the button a second time.
Loading the CD Changer
The CD changer has one load/eject button located on the
right side of the faceplate, and 4 disc position buttons.
1. Select the desired disc position.
2. Wait for the green READY light to stop flashing.
3. Gently insert the CD at a slight downward angle.
4. Press the next disc position and proceed to load
additional CD's.
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To listen to a tape
To operate the APS (Automatic Program Sensor)
system
The start of each song on a prerecorded music tape can be
found by using the Fast forward APS button (1) or
Rewind APS button (5). As many as 7 programs can be
skipped over in this manner.
Fast forward APS operation:
Press the APS button (1) to the number of songs you
desire to skip over. The frequency-display window will
display the number songs selected. The tape will be
fast-forwarded to the start of the song, and playback will
begin.
Rewind APS operation:
Press the APS button (5) to the number of the selection
you desire to skip over including the one now being
played. The frequency-display window will display the
number of songs selected. The tape will be rewind to the
start of the song, and playback will begin.
To listen to a CD
To select CD mode
Mode change button - 4
Select the desired mode (CD player mode or CD au-
tochanger mode) by pressing this button.
To select a desired track
Track up button - 1
Press this button until the desired track is reached.
Track down button - 5
Press this button until the desired track is reached.
The frequency display window will display the number
of tracks selected.
To select a desired disc (CD autochanger only)
Disc up button - 3
Press this button until the desired disc is reached.
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Handling of Compact Discs
(1) Use only the type of compact discs that have the mark
shown in the illustration above. (Playback of CD-R
discs may cause problems. CD-RW discs cannot be
played.)
(2) The use of special shaped, damaged compact discs
(like cracked discs) or low-quality compact discs (like
warped discs or burrs on the discs) such as those
shown below will damage the CD player.
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(3) In the following circumstances, moisture can form on
compact discs and inside the audio system, prevent-
ing normal operation.
²When there is high humidity (for example, when it
is raining).
²When the temperature suddenly rises, such as right
after the heater is turned on in cold weather.
In this case, wait until the moisture has had time to
dry out.
(4) When the CD player is subjected to violent vibra-
tions, such as during off-road driving, the tracking
may not work.
(5) When storing compact discs, always store them in
their separate cases. Never place compact discs in
direct sunlight, or in any place where the temperature
or humidity is high.(6) Never touch the flat surface of the disc where there
isn't a label. This will damage the disc surface and
could affect the sound quality. When handling a
compact disc, always hold it by the outer edge and
the center hole.
(7) To clean a disc, use a soft, clean, dry cloth. Wipe
directly from the center hole toward the outer edge.H12F090
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Do not wipe in a circle. Never use any chemicals such
as benzine, paint thinner, a disc spray cleaner, or an
anti-static agent on the disc.
(8) Do not use a ball point pen, felt pen, pencil, etc. to
write on the label surface of the disc.
(9) Do not put additional labels (A) or stickers (B) on
compact discs. Also, do not use any compact disc on
which a label or sticker has started to peel off or anycompact disc that has stickiness or other contamina-
tion left by a peeled-off label or sticker. If you use
such a compact disc, the CD player may stop working
properly and you may not be able to eject the
compact disc.
CD player laser warning
WARNING!
Operating the CD player in a manner other than
specifically instructed herein may result in hazard-
ous radiation exposure.
Do not remove the cover and attempt to repair the
CD player by yourself. There are no user serviceable
parts inside. In case of malfunction, contact an
authorized dealer.
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.
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Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 226
Cassette Tape Player..................221,223
CD Player.........................221,229
Center console......................... 217
Center console box...................... 215
Charging system warning light..........109,116
Check engine/malfunction indicator lamp . 109,117
Child restraint.......................... 76
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 147
Cleaning
Exterior of your car................... 254
Interior of your car.................... 253
Clock................................ 218
Compact spare tire...................267,375
Contract, Service....................... 382
Coolant (engine)....................... 322
Cruise control (for non-turbo)
Indicator.........................109,115
Cruise control (for turbo)
Indicator.........................109,115
Cup holder........................... 214
Customer Arbitration Board............... 383
Customer Assistance.................... 380Dealer Service......................... 380
Defroster (rear window).................. 127
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 314
Dimmer control........................ 124
Disc brake pads........................ 331
Dome light........................... 306
Dome light/Reading light................ 131
Door hinges, rear hatch hinges, hood lock
release mechanism and safety catch......... 332
Door Opener, Garage.................... 134
Door-ajar warning light...............109,114
Doors
Lock............................... 26
Power door locks...................... 34
Drive belt............................ 335
Driving, alcohol and drugs................ 203
Driving speed
Automatic transaxle................... 159
Manual transaxle..................... 171
Electric rear window defroster switch........ 127
Emission-control system maintenance........ 313
Engine compartment.................259,311
INDEX 391