2006 DODGE CHARGER radio controls

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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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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▫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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RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
Radio Broadcast Signals
Your new radio will provide excellent reception under
most operating conditions. Like any system, however, car
radios have performance limitations, due to mobile op-
eration and natural phenomena, which might lead you to
believe your sound system is malfunctioning. To help
you understand and save you concern about these“ap-
parent”malfunctions, you must understand a point or
two about the transmission and reception of radio sig-
nals.
Two Types of Signals
There are two basic types of radio signals... AM or
Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound
causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to
vary... and FM or Frequency Modulation, in which the
frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound.
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.
NOTE:For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the radio, steering
wheel radio controls (if equipped), and 6 disc CD/DVD
changer (if equipped) will remain active for 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned off. Opening either
front door will cancel this feature.
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NOTE:For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC), the radio, steering
wheel radio controls (if equipped), and 6 disc CD/DVD
changer (if equipped) will remain active for up to 60
minutes after the ignition switch is turned off. Opening
either front door will cancel this feature. The time is
programmable through the Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC). Refer to“Delay Power Off to Acces-
sories Until Exit”under“Personal Settings (Customer
Programmable Features)”under“Electronic Vehicle In-
formation Center (EVIC)”in Section 4 of this manual for
details.SALES CODE REF—AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC)
RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND
HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY
NOTE:
The radio sales code is located on the lower
right side of your radio faceplate.
REF Radio
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Clock Setting Procedure
Refer to“Setting the Clock”under”System Settings”in
your Navigation User’s Manual for details about setting
the clock.
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located on the
surface of the steering wheel at the 3 and 9 o’clock
positions.Vehicles equipped with steering wheel mounted buttons
are also equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC). The EVIC features a driver-interactive
display. This is located in the instrument cluster below
the speedometer.
The VOLUME button controls the sound level
of the sound system. Press the top of the
VOLUME button to increase the sound level.
Press the bottom of the VOLUME button to
decrease the sound level.
Press the AUDIO MODE button to select the
Compass/Temp/Audio screen. This screen
displays radio station frequencies, any one of
twelve radio station preset frequencies, CD
disc number, CD track number, tape, or any
one of 200 Satellite radio channels depending
on which radio is in the vehicle.
If Compass/Temp/Audio is already displayed when the
AUDIO MODE button is pressed, then the radio mode
will change from AM to FM, to Tape, to CD, or to Satellite
(SAT) accordingly.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
VOL-
UME
Button
AUDIO
MODE
Button
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CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
To keep the CD/DVD discs in good condition, take the
following precautions:
1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the
surface.
2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth,
wiping from center to edge.
3. Do not apply paper, paper CD labels, or tape to the
disc; avoid scratching the disc.
4. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, cleaners,
or antistatic sprays.
5. Store the disc in its case after playing.
6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become
too high.
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.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
Climate Controls—Manual
Air Conditioning
The controls for the heating/air conditioning and venti-
lation system in this vehicle consist of a series of rotary
knobs. These comfort controls can be set to obtain desired
interior conditions.
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Parking On Hill........................ 213
Passing Light.......................... 103
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 95
Personal Settings....................... 150
Pets.................................. 58
Phone, Cellular......................... 70
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) ............ 70
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 222
Power
Brakes............................. 214
Distribution Center.................... 311
Door Locks.......................... 16
Mirrors............................. 69
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)........ 123
Seats............................... 90
Steering............................ 217
Steering, Checking.................... 295
Sunroof............................ 120
Windows............................ 28
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 37
Preparation for Jacking................... 264
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 36Programmable Electronic Features..... 116,119,150
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)................ 116,119
Radial Ply Tires........................ 229
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 301
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 153
Radio Operation..................154,161,181
Radio Remote Controls.................. 178
Radio, Satellite......................... 172
Radio (Sound Systems)................154,161
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 94
Rear Window Defroster.................. 182
Rearview Mirrors........................ 67
Reclining Front Seats..................... 91
Recorder, Event Data..................... 50
Recreational Towing..................... 259
Refrigerant............................ 295
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 36
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)............... 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls...... 178
Remote Trunk Release.................... 27
Replacement Tires...................... 232
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