2007 DODGE NITRO radio controls

LIGHTS
Interior Lights
The overhead light comes on when a door is opened. It
may also be turned on by rotating the control for the
dimmer switch on the multi-function control lever fully
upward.
The overhead light will automatically turn off in about 20
minutes if a door is left open or the dimmer control is left
in the dome light position. Turn the ignition switch ON to
restore the overhead light operation.
Daytime Brightness Feature
Certain instrument panel components (odometer, radio
display) can be illuminated at full brightness during the
daytime. This can be helpful when driving with your
headlights on during the daytime such as in a parade or
a funeral procession. To activate this feature, rotate the
left stalk one detent lower than the dome light.
Multi-Function Control Lever
The multi-function control lever controls the operation of
the parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection,
passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming,
and turn signals.
Multifunction Control Lever
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CONTENTS

Instrument Panel And Controls.............162

Instrument Cluster......................163

Instrument Cluster Description.............164

Compass And Trip Computer — If Equipped . . . 175
▫Control Buttons......................176
▫Trip Conditions.......................177
▫Compass/Temperature Display...........177

Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) — If Equipped...................179▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Displays......................181
▫Trip Functions.......................182
▫Compass Display.....................183
▫Telephone — If Equipped...............186
▫Personal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features)........188

Radio General Information................191
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................191
▫Two Types Of Signals..................1914

▫Electrical Disturbances..................191
▫AM Reception.......................191
▫FM Reception........................191

Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio
And 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer
(MP3/WMA Aux Jack)...................192
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......192
▫Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video)....200
▫Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files........202
▫List Button
(DiscModeForMP3/WMAPlay)..........205
▫Info Button
(DiscModeForMP3/WMAPlay)..........205
Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 Aux Jack)................207
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......207
▫Operation Instructions - CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play..................212
▫NotesOnPlayingMP3Files .............215
▫List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......217
▫Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......217

Sales Code RER — AM/FM/CD/DVD Radio
With Navigation System — If Equipped.......219
▫Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio.....219
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................219

Satellite Radio — If Equipped..............221
▫System Activation.....................221
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▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID)....................221
▫Selecting Satellite Mode (RSC Radios).......222
▫Satellite Antenna......................222
▫Reception Quality.....................222
▫Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode......222
▫Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone
(If Equipped)........................224
▫Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VES®)(If Equipped)............224

Video Entertainment System
(Sales Code XRV) — If Equipped............225
Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped...........................226
▫Radio Operation......................227
▫CD Player..........................227

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............227

Climate Controls.......................228
▫Manual Air Conditioning And
Heating System......................228
▫Operating Tips.......................232
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Delay Turning Headlights Off
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press
and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “0,”
“30,” “60,” or “90” appears.
Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate
and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are
unlocked with the remote keyless entry transmitter. To
make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION
SELECT button until “OFF,” “30 sec.,” “60 sec.,” or “90
sec.” appears.
Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), DVD
video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped),
and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutesafter the ignition switch is turned off. Opening a vehicle
door will cancel this feature. To make your selection,
press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until
“Off,” “45 sec.,” “5 min.,” or “10 min.” appears.
Confirmation of Voice Commands — If Equipped
When ON is selected, all voice commands from the
UConnect™ system are confirmed. To make your selec-
tion, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button
until “ON” or “OFF” appears.
Display Units of Measure in
The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if
equipped) can be changed between English and Metric
units of measure. To make your selection, press and
release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “US” or
“METRIC” appears.
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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:The radio, steering wheel radio controls (if
equipped), and 6 disc CD/DVD changer (if equipped)
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will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition
switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door
will cancel this feature.
SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO
AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX
JACK)
NOTE:The radio sales code is located on the lower right
side of your radio faceplate.
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
NOTE:The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position to operate the radio.
REQ Radio
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Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Press
the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio.
Electronic Volume Control
The electronic volume control turns continuously (360
degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the
volume control to the right increases the volume and to
the left decreases it.
When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be
set at the same volume level as last played.
SEEK Buttons (Radio Mode)
Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next
listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch
to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio
will remain tuned to the new station until you make
another selection. Holding either button will bypass
stations without stopping until you release it.
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.
INFO Button (Radio Mode)
Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call
letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text
message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
TIME Button
Press the TIME button and the time of day will be
displayed. In AM or FM mode, pressing the TIME button
will switch between the time and frequency displays.
Clock Setting Procedure
1. Press and hold the TIME button, until the hours blink.
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