2005 DODGE STRATUS CD changer

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instruments And Controls.................87

Instrument Cluster......................88

Instrument Cluster Description.............89

Compass, Temperature, And Trip Computer
Display—If Equipped
...................95
▫Control Buttons.......................95
▫Trip Conditions........................96
▫Compass Temperature Display.............96

Cigar Lighter/Ashtray...................98

Electronic Digital Clock..................98
▫To Set The Clock.......................99

Radio General Information................99▫Radio Broadcast Signals..................99
▫Two Types Of Signals...................99
▫Electrical Disturbances...................99
▫AM Reception........................99
▫FM Reception.........................99

Sales Code RAZ—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player, CD Player And CD
Changer Controls
......................100
▫Operating Instructions—Radio...........100
▫Power Switch, Volume Control............100
▫Seek Button (Radio Mode)...............100
▫Tuning.............................100
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▫Radio Data System (RDS)...............100
▫PTY (Program Type) Button..............101
▫Balance............................102
▫Fade..............................102
▫Tone Control........................102
▫AM/FM Selection.....................102
▫Scan Button.........................102
▫To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory......103
▫To Change From Clock To Radio Mode......103
▫Operating Instructions—Tape Player.......103
▫Seek Button.........................103
▫Fast Forward (FF).....................104
▫Rewind (RW)........................104
▫Tape Eject...........................104
▫Scan Button.........................104
▫Changing Tape Direction................104▫Metal Tape Selection...................104
▫Pinch Roller Release...................104
▫Noise Reduction......................104
▫Operating Instructions—CD Player........105
▫Inserting The Compact Disc..............105
▫Seek Button.........................106
▫EJT CD (Eject) Button..................106
▫FF/Tune/RW........................106
▫Program Button 4 (Random Play)..........106
▫Mode..............................106
▫Tape CD Button......................107
▫Time Button.........................107
▫Scan Button.........................107
▫CD Changer Control Capability—
If Equipped.........................107
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Sales Code RBB—AM/FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player And CD Changer
Capability
...........................108
▫Radio Operation......................108
▫Mode Button........................110
▫Scan Button (Radio Mode)...............110
▫Cassette Player Features................111
▫CD Changer Control Capability—
If Equipped.........................112

Sales Code RBK—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player And CD Changer Controls
.......113
▫Radio Operation......................113
▫CD Player Operation...................115
▫CD Changer Control Capability—
If Equipped.........................117

6 Disc CD Changer—If Equipped.........119
▫Loading The CD Changer...............119▫Playing Discs........................120
▫Seek Button.........................120
▫FF/Tune/RW........................120
▫Mode Button........................120
▫Program Button 1.....................120
▫Program Button 4 (Random Play)..........120
▫Program Button 5.....................120
▫Time Button.........................121
▫Changing Modes......................121
▫Removing Discs From The CD Changer.....121
▫CD Changer Operation With The
Changer Off.........................121

Remote Sound System Controls—
If Equipped
..........................122
▫Radio Operation......................122
▫Tape Player.........................122
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▫CD Player—Single Disc In Radio.........123
▫CD Player—6 Disc CD Changer..........123

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance......123

Compact Disc Maintenance...............124

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones.......125

Climate Controls......................125
▫Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)—If
Equipped...........................125
▫Manual Air Conditioning/Heater Control—If
Equipped...........................132
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SALES CODE RAZ—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO
WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, CD PLAYER
AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS
Operating Instructions—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.
Radio Data System (RDS)
The Radio Data System allows radio broadcasting sta-
tions to send data signals on a subcarrier frequency
which is added to the stereo signal. RDS was developed
to give FM receivers user-friendly features, such as
Program Service name (PS) and Program Type (PTY).
Program Service name is typically used by the broad-
caster to display the station’s name or call letters, for
exampleWNIC. Typically these are 8 characters in
length and are displayed by the radio for those stations
RAZ Radio
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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.
*”Dolby”noise reduction manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo-
ratories Licensing Corporation.
Operating Instructions—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:
•
You 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.
•If 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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current channel name and number will then be displayed
until an action occurs. A CD or tape may remain in the
player while in the Satellite Radio mode.
Tape CD Button
Press this button to select between CD player and Tape
player.
Time Button
Press this button to change the display from elapsed CD
playing time to time of 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.
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.
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.
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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
SALES CODE RBB—AM/FM STEREO RADIO
WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER AND CD
CHANGER CAPABILITY
Radio Operation
Power/Volume Control
Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the
volume control clockwise to increase the volume.
RBB Radio
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