2008 DODGE CARAVAN radio controls

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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...........................238
NCompass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC)
Odometer Displays....................238
NCompass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) Reset
Buttons............................238NCompass/Temperature Display...........240
mElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Ð
If Equipped...........................241
NEVIC Displays.......................243
NTrip Functions.......................244
NCompass Display.....................246
NPersonal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features)........248
mRadio General Information................251
NRadio Broadcast Signals.................2514

mRadio Operation And Cellular Phones........299
mRemote Sound System Controls Ð If Equipped . . 299
NRadio Operation......................299
NCD Player..........................300
mCD/DVD Maintenance...................300
mClimate Controls.......................301
NManual Heating, Ventilation And Air
Conditioning (HVAC) System.............301
NRear Manual Climate Control Zone Ð
If Equipped.........................307
NAutomatic Temperature Control (ATC) Ð
If Equipped.........................309NSummer Operation....................318
NWinter Operation.....................318
NVacation/Storage.....................318
NWindow Fogging.....................318
NOutside Air Intake....................319
NOperating Tips.......................319
NA/C Air Filter Ð If Equipped............320
mElectric Rear Window Defroster Ð
If Equipped...........................320
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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 DVD 14 - Ignition Switch
5 - Storage Bin 10 - Cup Holders 15 - Dimmer SwitchUNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223
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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.
SALES CODE REQ Ð 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.
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
Push the On/Volume control knob to turn on the radio.
Press the control knob 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
On/Volume control knob to the right increases the vol-
ume and to the left decreases it.
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Touch the screen where the words ªShow Time if Radio is
Offº are displayed to change the current setting.
Changing the Time Zone
1. Turn on the multimedia system.
2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
clock setting menu will appear on the screen.
3. Touch the screen where the words ªSet Time Zoneº are
displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on
the screen.
4. Select a time zone by touching the screen where your
selection appears. If you do not see a time zone that you
want to select, touch the screen where the word ªPageº is
displayed to view additional time zones in the menu.
5. Touch the screen where the word ªSaveº is displayed.
SALES CODE RER Ð MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM Ð IF
EQUIPPED
NOTE:The sales code is located on the lower right side
of the unit's faceplate.
The RER Multimedia system contains a radio, Sirius
Satellite Radio player, navigation system, CD/DVD
player, USB port, 20-gigabyte hard drive (HDD), and the
UConnecttHands-Free Bluetoothtcellular system.
NOTE:If your vehicle is not equipped with UConnectt,
the unit will respond with a ªNot Equipped With
UConnecttº message when selecting controls related to
this feature.
A 6.5 in (16.5 cm) touch screen allows easy menu selec-
tion, while the Advanced Voice Dialog System recognizes
more than 1,000 words for audio, navigation, entertain-
ment, and hands-free mobile phone use.
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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.
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS Ð IF
EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel at the 3 and 9 O'clock
positions.
The right-hand rocker switch has a push button in the
center and controls the volume and mode of the sound
system. Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase
the volume. Pressing the bottom of the rocker switch willdecrease the volume. Pressing the center button changes
the operation of the radio from AM to FM or Tape to CD
mode depending on which radio is in the vehicle.
The left-hand rocker switch has a push button in the
center. The function of the left-hand switch is different
depending on which mode you are in.
The following describes the left hand rocker switch
operation in each mode:
Radio Operation
Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next
listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch
will SEEK down for the next listenable station.
The button located in the center of the left hand switch
will tune to the next pre-set station that you have
programmed in the radio pre-set push-button.
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Climate Control System allows you to regulate the
temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating
throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the
instrument panel, below the radio.
MANUAL HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR
CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM
The controls for the manual HVAC system in this vehicle
consist of a series of outer rotary dials inner push knobs.
These comfort controls can be set to obtain desired
interior conditions.
Manual HVAC Controls
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 458
Adding Fuel........................... 382
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 455
Additives, Fuel......................... 380
Adjustable Pedals....................... 177
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 445
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 450
Air Conditioning........................ 301
Air Conditioning Controls................. 301
Air Conditioning Filter.................320,451
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 319
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone.............307,314
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 450
Air Conditioning System.............301,309,450
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 305
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 358
Airbag..............................66,74
Airbag Deployment....................... 75
Airbag Light...................67,73,77,94,233Airbag Maintenance....................... 76
Airbag, Side........................68,72,74
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........70,72,74
Alarm Light........................... 233
Alarm (Security Alarm).................... 18
Alignment and Balance................... 366
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 288
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........457,458,486
Disposal............................ 459
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 338
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............227,339
Anti-Theft System........................ 18
Appearance Care........................ 467
Ashtray............................... 201
Assistance Towing....................... 117
Audio Systems (Radio).................280,283
Auto Down Power Windows................ 39
Auto Up Power Windows................40,194
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