2006 DODGE CHARGER SRT navigation system

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CONTENTS

Instruments And Controls................130

Instrument Cluster.....................131

Instrument Cluster Descriptions...........132

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). 139
▫Trip Functions.......................141
▫Compass Display.....................142
▫Telephone — If Equipped...............145
▫Navigation — If Equipped...............146
▫System Warnings (Customer Information
Features)...........................147
▫Personal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features)...........................147

Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And
Hands Free Phone Capability
.............150
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......150
▫Operation Instructions - CD Mode.........153
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.....155
▫Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone —
If Equipped.........................156
▫Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio —
If Equipped.........................156

Sales Code RAK – AM/FM/Cassette/CD
(6-Disc) Radio With Optional Satellite Radio,
Hands Free Phone, Video, MP3, And WMA
Capabilities
..........................156
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▫Satellite Antenna......................172
▫Reception Quality.....................172

Navigation System (Sales Code REC) — If
Equipped
............................173
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................173

Remote Sound System Controls...........174
▫Radio Operation......................175
▫Tape Player.........................175
▫CD Player..........................175
▫Satellite............................175

Radio General Information...............175
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................175
▫Two Types Of Signals..................176
▫Electrical Disturbances..................176
▫AM Reception.......................176▫FM Reception........................176

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance......176

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance..............177

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones.......178

Climate Controls......................178
▫Climate Controls — Manual..............178
▫Automatic Temperature Control —
If Equipped.........................181
▫Summer Operation....................186
▫Winter Operation.....................187
▫Vacation Storage......................187
▫Window Fogging.....................187
▫Outside Air Intake....................187
▫A/C Air Filter — If Equipped............187
▫Operating Tips.......................188
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display. It is located in the
instrument cluster below the speedometer. Vehicles
equipped with steering wheel mounted switches (de-
scribed in this section) will also be equipped with the
EVIC. The EVIC consists of the following:
•System Status
•Vehicle information warning message displays
•Tire Pressure Monitor System
•Personal Settings (customer programmable features)
•Compass display
•Outside temperature display
•Trip computer functions
•UConnect™ hands-free communication system dis-
plays — If Equipped
•Navigation system screens — If Equipped
•Audio mode display
•Check Gascap
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
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The system allows the driver to select information by
pressing the following switches mounted on the steering
wheel:
Press and release the MENU button and the
mode displayed will change between Trip
Functions, Navigation (If Equipped), System
Warnings, System Status, Personal Settings,
and Telephone (If Equipped).
Pressing the FUNCTION SELECT button ac-
cepts a selected choice. The Function Select
button also advances the radio preset when the
EVIC is in the Compass/Temp/Audio screen.
Use the SCROLL buttons to scroll through Trip
Functions, Navigation (If Equipped), System
Warnings, System Status Messages, and Per-
sonal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea-
tures). The SCROLL buttons also seek up and down
(radio station or CD track number).The AUDIO MODE SELECT button is used to
select the Compass/Temp/Audio screen. If
Compass/Temp/Audio is already being dis-
played when the AUDIO MODE SELECT but-
ton is pressed, the radio mode will change from AM to
FM to Tape to CD, or to Satellite (SAT) depending on
which radio is in the vehicle. This button can also be used
to return to a previous navigation menu selection.
When the appropriate conditions exist, the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays the following
messages.
•Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime)
•Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
•Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
•Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single
chime)
•Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single
chime)
•RKE Battery Low (with a single chime)
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The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that
the U-Connect phone is currently in roaming.
The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that
you have voice mail.
The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate a
text message.
The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate the
battery strength of the U-Connect phone.The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that
a phone connection has been made.
The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that
the U-Connect phone is currently not available.
Navigation — If Equipped
Navigation Display Control
Press and release the MENU button until Navigation is
displayed in the EVIC. When the Navigation System is
On, the steering wheel buttons can be used to select the
Map or Menu display on the Navigation Unit. When the
Menu display is active, the SCROLL buttons can be used
to scroll through the list, the FUNCTION SELECT button
can be used to select an item, and the AUDIO MODE
SELECT button can be used to return to the previous
Roam-
ing
Voice
Mail
Text
Message
Battery
Strength
Call in
Progress
Phone
Not
Avail-
able
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menu. When the Map display is active, pressing the
FUNCTION SELECT button will change the Navigation
Unit Display to the Menu.
Turn By Turn Directions
If Turn by Turn Navigation is enabled through Personal
Settings, the Navigation System will provide turn by turn
directions to the programmed destination in the EVIC
display. The name of the approaching road is displayed
at the top of the screen, followed by an arrow to show the
direction of the turn and the remaining distance to the
turn counted down.
System Warnings (Customer Information
Features)
Press and release the MENU button until “SYSTEM
WARNINGS” is displayed in the EVIC. Use the SCROLL
buttons to display one of the following choices:
•Oil Temperature
Shows the actual oil temperature.
•Oil Pressure
Shows the actual oil pressure.
•Tire Pressure
Shows the actual tire pressure for each tire (EXCLUDING
THE SPARE TIRE).
Personal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features)
This allows the driver to set and recall features when the
transmission is in PARK.
Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set-
tings is displayed in the EVIC.
Use the SCROLL buttons to display one of the following
choices:
“Language”
When in this display you may select different languages
for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions
and navigation system. Pressing the FUNCTION SE-
LECT button while in this display selects English, Es-
panol, Deutsch, Italiano, or Francais depending on avail-
ability. As you continue the displayed information will be
shown in the selected language.
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“Delay Turning Headlamps Off”
When this feature is selected the driver can choose to
have the headlamps remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. Press and release the FUNC-
TION SELECT button when in this display until 0, 30, 60,
or 90 appears to make your selection.
“Turn Headlamps On with Remote Key Unlock”
When this feature is selected the headlamps will activate
and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are
unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when
in this display until “OFF”, “30 sec.”, “60 sec.”, or “90
sec.” appears to make your selection.
“Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit”
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, hands–free system, DVD video system,
power sunroof, and power outlets will remain active for
up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned
off. Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature. Press
and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this
display until “Off”, “45 sec.”, “5 min.”, “10 min.”, “30
min.”, or “60 min.” appears to make your selection.
“Confirmation of Voice Commands” — If
Equipped
When ON is selected all voice commands from the
U-Connect system are confirmed. Press and release the
FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until
“ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection.
“Turn by Turn Navigation” — If Equipped
When ON is selected the Turn-by-Turn directions will
appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a desig-
nated turn within a programmed route. Press and release
the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display
until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection.
“Display Units of Measure in”
The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system units can be
changed between English and Metric.
Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when
in this display until “US” or “METRIC” appears to make
your selection.
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NAVIGATION SYSTEM (SALES CODE REC) — IF
EQUIPPED
NOTE:
The radio sales code is located on the lower
right side of your radio faceplate.Navigation Radio with CD Player and MP3 Capability
(REC) - combines a Global-Positioning System-based
navigation system with a color screen to provide maps,
turn identification, selection menus and instructions for
selecting a variety of destinations and routes. The unit
also provides an AM/FM stereo radio and six-disc CD
changer with MP3 capability.
Mapping information for navigation is supplied on a
DVD that is loaded into the unit. One map DVD covers
all of North America. Refer to your “Navigation User’s
Manual” for detailed operating instructions.
Clock Setting Procedure
Refer to “Setting the Clock” under ”System Settings” in
your Navigation User’s Manual for details about setting
the clock.
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