2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY radio

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CONTENTS
mInstrument Panels And Controls............223
mBase Instrument Cluster..................224
mPremium Instrument Cluster...............225
mInstrument Cluster Descriptions............226
mCompass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) Ð
If Equipped...........................239
NCompass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC)
Odometer Displays....................239
NCompass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC)
Reset Buttons........................240NCompass/Temperature Display...........241
mElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Ð
If Equipped...........................243
NEVIC Displays.......................244
NTrip Functions.......................246
NCompass Display.....................247
NPersonal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features)...........................249
mRadio General Information................252
NRadio Broadcast Signals.................2524

mSales Code REQ Ð AM/FM Stereo Radio And
6±Disc CD/DVD Changer
(MP3/WMA AUX Jack)..................254
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......254
NOperation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video)....262
NNotes On Playing MP3/WMA Files........264
NList Button
(Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play)..........267
NInfo Button
(Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play)..........267
mSales Code RES Ð AM/FM Stereo Radio
With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)............269
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......270NOperation Instructions - CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play..................275
NNotes On Playing MP3 Files.............277
NList Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......280
NInfo Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......280
mSales Code REN Ð Multimedia System Ð
If Equipped...........................282
NOperating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio
(If Equipped)........................282
NOperating Instructions Ð Voice Recognition
System (VR) (If Equipped)...............283
NOperating Instructions Ð Hands-Free
Communication (UConnectt) (If Equipped) . . . 283
NClock Setting Procedure.................283
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mSales Code RER Ð Multimedia System Ð
If Equipped...........................285
NOperating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio.....286
NOperating Instructions Ð Hands-Free
Communication (UConnectt) (If Equipped) . . . 286
NClock Setting Procedure.................286
mSatellite Radio Ð If Equipped
(REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU Radios Only).....288
NSystem Activation.....................289
NElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................289
NSelecting Satellite Mode.................290
NSatellite Antenna......................290
NReception Quality.....................290NOperating Instructions - Satellite Mode......290
NOperating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone
(If Equipped)........................293
NOperating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VESt) (If Equipped).............293
mUniversal Consumer Interface (UCI) Ð
If Equipped...........................293
NConnecting The iPodtDevice............294
NControlling The iPodtUsing Radio Buttons . . . 294
NPlay Mode..........................295
NList Or Browse Mode..................296
mSirius Backseat TV&Trade; Ð If Equipped.....298
mVideo Entertainment System (VESt)Ð
If Equipped...........................299
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mRadio Operation And Cellular Phones........300
mRemote Sound System Controls Ð If Equipped . . 300
NRadio Operation......................301
NCD Player..........................301
mCD/DVD Maintenance...................301
mClimate Controls.......................302
NManual Heating, Ventilation And Air
Conditioning (HVAC) System.............302
NRear Manual Climate Control Zone Ð
If Equipped.........................308
NAutomatic Temperature Control (ATC) Ð
If Equipped.........................311NSummer Operation....................319
NWinter Operation.....................319
NVacation/Storage.....................320
NWindow Fogging.....................320
NOutside Air Intake....................320
NOperating Tips.......................321
NA/C Air Filter Ð If Equipped............321
mElectric Rear Window Defroster Ð
If Equipped...........................321
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INSTRUMENT PANELS AND CONTROLS
1 - Air Vents 6 - Upper Glove Compartment 11 - Storage Bin 16 - Head Light Switch
2 - Instrument Cluster 7 - Lower Glove Compartment 12 - Power Supply 12V 17 - Power Inverter Switch
3 - Gear Selector Lever 8 - Climate Controls 13 - Hazard Switch
4 - Radio 9 - Storage or DVDÐ If Equipped 14 - Ignition Switch
5 - Analog Clock 10 - Cup Holders 15 - Dimmer Switch
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U.S. federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There-
fore, if the odometer reading is changed during repair or
replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading
before and after the service so that the correct mileage can
be determined.
The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage. To
switch from odometer to trip odometer, press the Trip
Odometer button.
To reset a trip odometer, display the desired trip odom-
eter to be reset then push and hold the button until the
display resets (approximately two seconds).26. Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) Display /
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) DisplayÐ
If Equipped
Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) Display Ð If
Equipped
On vehicles equipped with CMTC, the display provides
the outside temperature, one of eight compass headings
to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing and the
current radio station. Refer to ªCompass Mini-Trip Com-
puterº later in this section.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
Ð If Equipped
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
lower half of the speedometer.
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when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press
and release the RESET 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 RESET 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 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned off. Opening a vehicle
door will cancel this feature. To make your selection,
press and release the RESET button until Off, 45 sec., 5
min., or 10 min. appears.
Rear Park Assist System Ð If Equipped
When ENABLE is selected, the Rear Park Assist System is
activated. When DISABLE is selected, the System is
deactivated and, the instrument cluster will display the
9PARK ASSIST DISABLED9message.
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 RESET button until US or METRIC appears.
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
RADIO BROADCAST SIGNALS
Your 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
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you understand and save you concern about these ªap-
parentº 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:
1. AM or Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmit-
ted sound causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio
waves to vary.
2. FM or Frequency Modulation, in which the frequency
of the wave is varied to carry the sound.
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 six-disc CD/DVD changer (if equipped)
will remain active for up to 90 seconds after the ignition
switch has been turned OFF, depending upon the EVIC,
Accessory Delay setting. Opening a vehicle front door
will cancel this feature.
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.
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