2008 DODGE AVENGER rear entertainment

1. The left latch opens to the top storage area.
2. The lower bin can be accessed directly, without first
exposing the upper bin, by operating the right latch with
the armrest down.
3. The first storage bin can be used to hold smaller items.
4. The lower storage bin includes a molded-in coin
holder, room for CDs, DVDs, and a power outlet that
allows a cell phone to recharge while concealed.
NOTE: A notch in the side of the console base under the
armrest will also allow use of cell phone while still
plugged into the power outlet and with the armrest
latched down. NOTE: The power outlet located inside the console can
also energize the cigar lighter in the available Smoker's
Package.
VIDEO CONSOLE Ð IF EQUIPPED
The optional VESŸ(Video Entertainment System) in-
cludes the following components:
² The screen for a rear seat DVD player is stored under
the armrest.
² Remote Control UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157
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² Audio/Video RCA Jacks
See Section Four, ªVideo Entertainment System-If
Equipped,º of this manual, for further information. CUP HOLDERS
Heated or Cooled Cup Holder Ð If Equipped
With this feature the rear cavity of the cup holder can
keep cool beverages cool, and hot beverages hot. The rear
cup holder heats to 140ÉF (60ÉC) or cools to 35ÉF (1.6ÉC).
The switch is located on the front of the center console
and has three positions: HEAT, OFF, COOL.
When the unit is on and the LED located between the cup
holders is Red, the cup holder is being heated. When the
LED is Blue, the cup holder is being cooled.Video Console158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

through the system's wireless headphones. This means
rear seat passengers can watch a DVD on the optional
rear seat entertainment system, while the driver and
front-seat passenger listen to the radio.
Other special features include direct tune, music type
selections, easy store presets, backup camera display for
vehicles equipped with a backup camera, and on some
models, a dual display screen operation. Refer to your
radio-specific user's manual for detailed operating in-
structions.
Operating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio (If
Equipped)
Refer to your Radio-specific user's manual for detailed
operating instructions. Operating Instructions Ð Voice Recognition
System (VR) (If Equipped)
For the radio, refer to ªVoice Recognition System (VR)º in
Section 3.
For Hands Free Phone Communication (UConnect t )
ªVoice Recognition System (VR),º refer to ªHands-Free
Communication (UConnect t )º in Section 3.
Operating Instructions Ð Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect T ) (If Equipped)
Refer to ªHands-Free Communication (UConnect t )º in
Section 3.
Clock Setting Procedure
Setting the Clock
1. Turn on the multimedia system.
2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
clock setting menu will appear on the screen. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221
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The satellite navigation capability combines a Global-
Positioning System (GPS)-based navigation system with
an integrated color screen to provide maps, turn identi-
fication, selection menus, and instructions for selecting a
variety of destinations and routes.
A shared HDD for the navigation system, the database,
and other radio features allows uploads of music and
photos from CDs or through the USB port. The Gracenote
database finds the artist, track, and title for the music.
An auxiliary input jack permits passengers to listen to a
portable MP3 player through the vehicle's speakers. For
vehicles equipped with the Vehicle Entertainment System
(VES) t , separate audio outputs allow passengers to listen
to the vehicle speakers while different audio tracks play
through the system's wireless headphones. This means
rear-seat passengers can watch a DVD on the optional
rear-seat entertainment system while the driver and
front-seat passenger listen to the radio. Other special features include direct tune, music type
selections, traffic messaging (optional), easy store presets,
parental lockout for VES t (if equipped), backup camera
display for vehicles equipped with a backup camera, and
on some models, a dual display screen operation. Refer to
your ªNavigation User's Manualº for detailed operating
instructions.
Operating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio
Refer to your ªNavigation User's Manualº for detailed
operating instructions.
Operating Instructions Ð Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect T ) (If Equipped)
Refer to your ªNavigation User's Manualº for detailed
operating instructions.224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display
window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2. This
allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into
pushbutton memory. The channels stored in SET 2
memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton
twice.
Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding
button number will display.
Button s1-6
These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you
commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations). Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If
Equipped)
Refer to ªHands-Free Communication (UConnect t )º in
Section 3.
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VES T ) (If Equipped)
Refer to separate ªVideo Entertainment System (VES t )
Guide.º
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS Ð IF
EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. The left- and right-hand
controls are rocker-type switches with a push-button in
the center of each switch. Reach behind the steering
wheel to access the switches.236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

² Press the switch up or down twice to listen to the
second track on the CD, three times to listen to the
third track, and so forth.
² Press the button located in the center of the control to
change CDs on the 6-Disc in-dash CD changer radio.
This button does not function for other radios.
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) T ÐIF
EQUIPPED
The optional Video Entertainment System (VES) t in-
cludes the following components for rear seat entertain-
ment:
² A diagonal 7 in (17.8 cm) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
screen integrated into the center console armrest. The
screen features brightness control for optimum day-
time and nighttime viewing. Opening the Rear Seat VES tUNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239
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² Two wireless infrared headsets allow rear seat passen-
gers to listen to the same or individual audio sources.
Audio/Video RCA Jacks (AUX Jacks)
on the rear of the center console enable
the monitor to display video directly
from a video camera, connect video
games for display on the screen, or
play music directly from an MP3
player.
1. Video in (yellow)
2. Left audio in (white)
3. Right audio in (red)
NOTE: Refer to your ªVehicle Entertainment System
(VES) t Users Manualº for detailed operating instruc-
tions. 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 ªclearº by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during cellular phone operation.
CD/DVD 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 a disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth,
wiping from center to edge. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241
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Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player .......... 220,223
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 134
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle ................. 397,398
Oil (Engine) .......................... 374
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 362
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 392
Engine Oil ........................... 378
Door Locks ............................. 30
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 32
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 143
Drive Belts ............................ 378
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces .................... 288
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water .............................. 289
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) ...... 239 E-85 Fuel ............................. 324
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 256
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 86
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 153
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 140
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 283
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 181
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking ............................. 350
Jump Starting ......................... 358
Towing ............................. 362
Emergency Trunk Release ................. 39,40
Emission Control System Maintenance ...... 372,426
Engine ........................ 78,368,369,370
Air Cleaner .......................... 379
Block Heater ......................... 266
Break-In Recommendations ................ 78
Checking Oil Level ..................... 374
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 389,422448 INDEX