2006 DODGE CHARGER radio

Barge In - Overriding Prompts
The’Voice Recognition’button can be used when you
wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice
recognition command immediately. For example, if a
prompt is playingWould you like to pair a phone, clear
a,you could press the’Voice Recognition’button and
sayPair a Phoneto select that option without having to
listen to the rest of the voice prompt.
Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off
Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system
from confirming your choices (e.g. the UConnect™sys-
tem will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).
•Press the’Phone’button to begin.
•After theReadyprompt and the following beep, say
Setup Confirmations.The UConnect™system will
play the current confirmation prompt status and you
will be given the choice to change it.
Phone and Network Status Indicators
If available on the radio and/or on a premium display
such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by
your cell phone, the UConnect™system will providenotification to inform you of your phone and network
status when you are attempting to make a phone call
using UConnect™. The status is given for roaming net-
work signal strength, phone battery strength, etc.
Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad
You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone
keypad and still use the UConnect™system (while
dialing via the cell phone keypad, the user must exercise
caution and take precautionary safety measures). By
dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth™cellular
phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s
audio system. The UConnect™system will work the
same as if you dial the number using voice recognition.
NOTE:Certain brands of mobile phones do not send
the dial ring to the UConnect™system to play it on the
vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this
situation, after successfully dialing a number, the user
may feel that the call did not go through even though the
call is in progress. Once your call is answered, you will
hear the audio.
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Dome Light Position
Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the
second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this
position.
Interior light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom“OFF”
position. The interior lights will remain off when the
doors are open.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first detent.
This feature brightens all text displays such as the
odometer, Electronic Vehicle Information Center—if
equipped, and radio when the parking lights or head-
lights are on.
Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the left side of the
instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of
the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights,
instrument panel light dimming, interior lights, and fog
lights.
Headlight Switch
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Programming HomeLink
NOTE:
When programming a garage door opener, it is
advised to park outside the garage. It is also recom-
mended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held
transmitter of the device being programmed to
HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmis-
sion of the radio-frequency signal.
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display which includes
HomeLink system messages. The EVIC is located in the
instrument cluster below the speedometer.
1. Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons, and
release only when the EVIC display shows“Channels
Cleared”(after 20 seconds).Do nothold the buttons for
longer than 30 seconds anddo notrepeat step one to
program a second and/or third hand-held transmitter to
the remaining two HomeLink buttons.
Electronic Vehicle Information
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door opener may have a multiple security code system
(rolling code system). Please proceed to steps 6–8to
complete the programming of a rolling code equipped
device (most common garage door openers require this
step).
6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit)
in the garage, locate thelearnorsmartbutton. This
can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is
attached to the motor-head unit.
7. Firmly press and release thelearnorsmartbutton.
(The name and color of the button may vary by manu-
facturer.)
NOTE:There are 30 seconds in which to initiate step
eight.
8. Return to the vehicle and firmlypress, hold for two
seconds and releasethe programmed HomeLink button.
Repeat thepress/hold/releasesequence a second time,
and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener
(or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this
sequence a third time to complete the programming.HomeLink should now activate your rolling code
equipped device.
NOTE:To program the remaining two HomeLink but-
tons, begin withProgrammingstep two. Do not repeat
step one. For questions or comments, please contact
HomeLink atwww.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515.
Canadian Programming/Gate Programming
Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig-
nals totime-out(or quit) after several seconds of
transmission which may not be long enough for
HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming.
Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are
designed totime-outin the same manner.
If you live in Canada or you are having difficulties
programming a gate operator by using theProgram-
mingprocedures (regardless of where you live),replace
Programming HomeLinkstep 3with the following:
NOTE:If programming a garage door opener or gate
operator, it is advised to unplug the device during the
cyclingprocess to prevent possible overheating.
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STORAGE
Console Features
The center console contains a large storage bin. The
storage bin contains a four-slot coin holder (designed to
hold various size coins) and a rubber mat at the bottom of
the bin for noise control. The bin is large enough to hold
a portable AC/DC converter to power laptops, games, or
other electrical equipment. Two slots at the top right side
of the bin provide clearance for power cords to pass
conveniently out of the bin with the lid closed. This
feature is ideal for games, laptops, cell phones, or other
electrical equipment. The console’s front-opening lid
allows for easy access to the storage bin for the both the
driver and the front passenger. The inside portion of the
arm rest lid contains a penholder, a tissue holder, and a
tire gauge holder.
In addition to the internal storage, the console contains
two shift bezel cubby bins with rubber mats for holding
small items. For vehicles not equipped with navigation
radio, the console also contains an extra storage bin
located below the climate control, which holds up to four
CD jewel cases.
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
The tie-downs located on cargo area floor and on the rear
trim panels should be used to safely secure loads when
vehicle is moving.
WARNING!
•Cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a
child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion a hook could pull loose and allow the child
seat to come loose. A child could be badly injured.
Use only the anchors provided for child seat
tethers.
•The weight and position of cargo and passengers
can change the vehicle center of gravity and
vehicle handling. To avoid loss of control result-
ing in personal injury, follow these guidelines for
loading your vehicle:
•Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instruments And Controls................132

Standard Instrument Cluster..............133

Premium Instrument Cluster..............134

Instrument Cluster Descriptions...........135

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)–
If Equipped
..........................142
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays............................143
▫Trip Functions.......................144
▫Compass Display.....................146
▫Telephone—If Equipped...............148
▫Navigation—If Equipped...............149▫Personal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features)...........................150

Radio General Information...............153
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................153
▫Two Types Of Signals..................153
▫Electrical Disturbances..................153
▫AM Reception.......................153
▫FM Reception........................153

Sales Code REF—AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And
Hands Free Phone Capability
.............154
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......155
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▫Operation Instructions - CD Mode.........158
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.....159
▫Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone—
If Equipped.........................160
▫Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio—
If Equipped.........................160

Sales Code RAK–AM/FM/Cassette/CD (6-Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free
Phone, Video, MP3, And WMA Capabilities
. . 161
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......161
▫Operating Instructions—Tape Player.......164
▫Seek Button.........................165
▫Fast Forward (FF).....................165
▫Rewind (RW)........................165
▫Tape Eject...........................165
▫Scan Button.........................165
▫Changing Tape Direction................165▫Metal Tape Selection...................165
▫Pinch Roller Release...................165
▫Noise Reduction......................166
▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For CD
Audio Play).........................166
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD
Audio Play).........................167
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files.............168
▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3
And WMA Audio Play).................170
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 And
WMA Play).........................170

Satellite Radio—If Equipped.............172
▫System Activation.....................172
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................173
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ, And RAK
Radios.............................173
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▫Selecting a Channel....................174
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......174
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................174
▫PTY ButtonScan.....................174
▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................175
▫Satellite Antenna......................175
▫Reception Quality.....................175

Video Entertainment System
(Sales Code XRV)—If Equipped
..........176

Navigation System (Sales Code REC)—
If Equipped
..........................177
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................178

Remote Sound System Controls...........178
▫Radio Operation......................179
▫Tape Player Operation..................179
▫CD Player Operation...................179▫Satellite Radio Operation................180

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance......180

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance..............181

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones.......181

Climate Controls......................181
▫Climate Controls—Manual..............181
▫Automatic Temperature Control—
If Equipped.........................184
▫Summer Operation....................189
▫Winter Operation.....................190
▫Vacation Storage......................190
▫Window Fogging.....................190
▫Outside Air Intake....................190
▫A/C Air Filter—If Equipped............190
▫Operating Tips.......................191
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