2006 DODGE DAKOTA phone

The instrument panel outlet can be reconfigured by the
customer to operate only when the ignition is On (switch
battery fed) or with the ignition switch On/Off (battery
fed) to allow for cellular phone charging and/or opera-
tion while the ignition is Off. This can be done by moving
the power outlet (switchable) fuse from the inboard
position to the outboard position. (See page 337 for more
information.)
NOTE: All accessories connected to these outlets should
be removed or turned OFF when the vehicle is not in use
to protect the battery against discharge (unless the cus-
tomer has reconfigured the fuse block to switched battery
feed).Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OFF (Battery
Fed Configuration)
CAUTION!
•Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent engine starting.
•Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will discharge the
battery even more quickly. Use these only inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
•After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
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FLOOR CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED
Floor Console Features
The Floor Console between the driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat has the following features:
•Miscellaneous storage compartments
•Flexible cup holder inserts
•Portable phone storage bin
•Portable phone cord routing between lid and base on
forward edge
•12 Volt power outlet inside storage compartment
•Side open armrest lid
•Tissue holder & pen holder
•Coin slots The coin slots are located under the instrument panel
center stack.
Storage Compartments
Some miscellaneous storage compartments and cup
holders have rubber mats at the bottom, the mats are
both removable and dishwasher safe for cleaning pur-
poses. Various storage compartments provide versatile
and useful storage. A coin holder is also provided inside
the console storage compartment.
Cup Holders
The cup holders fit a wide variety of cup and bottle sizes.
To use the adjustable cup holders (only in automatic
transmission vehicles), place your beverage in the cup
holder, then adjust the movable arms to tightly hold the
beverage.
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Power Outlet and Portable Phone Storage
The console is equipped with a power outlet, portable
phone storage bin, and phone cord routing. The phone
storage bin can be used when easy access to the phone is
needed. Also, the power outlet inside console compart-
ment can be used to charge the phone while it is being
stored in the bin. To use plug in the portable power
recharge cord and place the cord along the slot provided
in the left side of the console. Close the console armrest
lid and plug the power cord into the phone while resting
the phone in the bin. The power outlet may be used for
any portable item with a standard 12 volt power plug.
Side Open Armrest Lid
Pressing the button on the left side of the console opens
the console armrest lid. The armrest lid will remain open
until armrest lid is closed manually by pressing the lid
back into place. A penholder is provided on the inside of the armrest lid. A tissue holder is also provided on the
inside of the armrest lid, which holds a pocket size soft
pack of tissue.
CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT — IF
EQUIPPED
The center portion of the seat folds down to provide an
armrest with unique storage compartments under the lid.
Push the button on the armrest to raise the lid. Compart-
ments include a holder which will accommodate five
compact disks with finger notches for easier access, a
pencil tray, a coin holder, and a large open area for
miscellaneous items.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
CONTENTS

Instruments And Controls .................150

Instrument Cluster ......................151

Instrument Cluster Description .............152

Radio Reception Information ...............159
▫ AM Reception .......................159
▫ FM Reception ........................159

Electronic Digital Clock ..................159
▫ Clock Setting Procedur e.................160

Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And
Hands Free Phone Capability ..............160
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode .......161
▫ Operation Instructions - CD Mode .........164
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .....166
▫ Operating Instructions - Hands Free
Phone — If Equipped ..................167
▫ Operating Instructions - Satellite
Radio — If Equipped ..................1684

Sales Code RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio
With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone,
And Vehicle Entertainment Systems (VES)
Capabilities ...........................168
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode .......168
▫ Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For
CD Audio Play) ......................174
▫ Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For
CD Audio Play) ......................175
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files .............177
▫ Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For
MP3 Audio Play) .....................180
▫ Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . 180

Satellite Radio — If Equipped ..............182
▫ System Activation .....................182 ▫
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID) ....................183
▫ Selecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ,
And RAK Radios .....................184
▫ Selecting a Channel ....................184
▫ Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels ......185
▫ Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped) ........................185
▫ PTY Button Scan.....................185
▫ PTY Button Seek.....................185
▫ Satellite Antenna ......................185
▫ Reception Quality .....................186

Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 186
▫ Radio Operation ......................187
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▫CD Player ..........................187

Compact Disc Maintenance ................188

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ........188

Climate Controls .......................189 ▫
Air Conditioning And Heater .............189
▫ Operating Tips .......................192
▫ Operation Tips Chart ...................194

Rear Window Defroster – If Equipped ........195
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display. On the AM/FM/CD (single-disc) radio only one
of the two, time or frequency is displayed.
Clock Setting Procedure
1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink.
2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune /
Audio control.
3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side Tune
/ Audio control to set the minutes.
4. Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune / Audio
control.
5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait approximately
5 seconds.
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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NOTE:In Hands Free Phone (if equipped) mode, the
MUTE button mutes the microphone.
SCAN Button (Radio Mode)
Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for
the next listenable station, in either AM, FM or Satellite (if
equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at each
listenable station before continuing to the next. To stop
the search, press SCAN a second time.
PSCAN Button (Radio Mode)
Pressing the PSCAN button, causes the tuner to scan
through preset stations, in either AM, FM or Satellite (if
equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at each
preset station before continuing to the next. To stop the
search, press PSCAN a second time.
Time Button
Press the time button and the time of day will be
displayed for 5 seconds.
Clock Setting Procedure
1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink.
2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune/
Audio control.
3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side
Tune/Audio control to set the minutes. The minutes will
begin to blink.
4. Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune/Audio
control.
5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait 5 seconds.
RW/FF (Radio Mode)
Pressing the rewind/fast forward button causes the tuner
to search for the next frequency in the direction of the
arrows. This feature operates in either AM, FM or Satel-
lite (if equipped) frequencies.
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