2008 DODGE CHARGER SRT radio

because a door is open. This includes the glove box light,
but not the trunk light. To restore interior light operation,
either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light
switch.
Dimmer Control
The dimmer control is part of the
HEADLIGHT switch and is located on
the left side of the instrument panel.
With the parking lights or headlights
on, rotating the dimmer control up-
ward will increase the brightness of
the instrument panel lights and, if so
equipped, the lighting in the door map pockets and
cupholders.
Dome Light Position
Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the
second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this
position.
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom OFF
position. The interior lights will remain off when the
doors are open.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first detent.
This feature brightens all text displays such as the
odometer, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),
and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on.
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WARNING!
Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger-
ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while
training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause seri-
ous injury or death.
Programming HomeLink
Before You Begin
If you have not trained any of the HomeLinkbuttons,
erase all channels before you begin training.
To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 20
seconds. The EVIC will display “CLEARING CHAN-
NELS.” Release the buttons when the EVIC message
states “CHANNELS CLEARED.”
It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the
hand-held transmitter of the device being programmedto HomeLinkfor more efficient training and accurate
transmission of the radio-frequency signal.
Your vehicle should be parked outside of the garage
while training.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm)
from the HomeLinkbuttons while keeping the EVIC
display in view.
For optimal training, point the battery end of the hand-
held transmitter away from the HomeLink.
3. Simultaneously, press and hold both the chosen
HomeLinkbutton and the hand-held transmitter button
until the EVIC display changes from “CHANNEL #
TRAINING” to “CHANNEL # TRAINED.”
Then release both the HomeLinkand hand-held trans-
mitter buttons.
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6. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “training”
button. The name and color of the button may vary by
manufacturer.
NOTE:There are 30 seconds in which to initiate the next
step after the “Learn” button has been pressed.7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed
HomeLinkbutton twice (holding the button for two
seconds each time). If the device is plugged in and
activates, programming is complete.
If the device does not activate, press the button a third
time (for two seconds) to complete the training.
If you have any problems, or require assistance, please
call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at
www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
To program the remaining two HomeLinkbuttons,
repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT
erase the channels.Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig-
nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of
transmission – which may not be long enough for
HomeLinkto pick up the signal during programming.
1 — Garage Door Opener
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STORAGE
Console Features
The center console contains two shift bezel cubby bins
with rubber mats for holding small items. For vehicles
not equipped with navigation radio, the console also
contains an extra storage bin located below the climate
control, which holds up to four CD jewel cases.
Without Vehicle Entertainment System (VES)
Two separate storage compartments are also located
underneath the armrest.
1 — Release button for bottom compartment
2 — Release button for top compartment
3 — Top Compartment
4 — Bottom Compartment. You can access this compartment
directly, without first exposing the upper compartment, by oper-
ating the Release Button for the bottom compartment with the
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instrument Panel And Controls.............163

Premium Instrument Cluster...............164

Instrument Cluster Descriptions............165

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . 174
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays............................176
▫Trip Functions.......................178
▫Performance Pages — If Equipped.........180
▫Compass Display.....................184▫Telephone — If Equipped...............186
▫Navigation — If Equipped...............188
▫Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS) – If
Equipped...........................189
▫System Warnings (Customer Information
Features)...........................189
▫Personal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features)...........................190

Radio General Information................193
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................1934

▫Two Types Of Signals..................193
▫Electrical Disturbances..................194
▫AM Reception.......................194
▫FM Reception........................194

Sales Code REN — Multimedia System — If
Equipped............................194
▫Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio (If
Equipped)..........................195
▫Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition
System (VR) (If Equipped)...............195
▫Operating Instructions — Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped) . . . 195
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................196
Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And
6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX
Jack)................................197
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......198
▫Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video)....206
▫NotesOnPlayingMP3/WMAFiles ........208
▫List Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play) ..............................210
▫Info Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play) ..............................211

Sales Code RER — Multimedia System — If
Equipped............................213
▫Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio.....214
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▫Operating Instructions — Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped) . . . 214
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................214

Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)................217
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......217
▫Operation Instructions - CD Mode For CD And
MP3 Audio Play......................223
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files.............225
▫List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......228
▫Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......228

Satellite Radio (RSC) — If Equipped
(RER/REQ/REN Radios Only).............229
▫System Activation.....................229▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID)....................230
▫Selecting Satellite Mode.................230
▫Satellite Antenna......................231
▫Reception Quality.....................231
▫Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode......231
▫Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If
Equipped)..........................234
▫Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VES™) (If Equipped).............234

Sirius Backseat TV™ — If Equipped.........234

Video Entertainment System (VES)—
If Equipped...........................234
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▫Kicker13-Speaker High Performance Sound
System With Driver-Selectable Surround (DSS) – If
Equipped...........................237
▫KickerMobile Surround (KMS1)–
If Equipped.........................237

Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) —
If Equipped...........................238
▫Connecting The iPodDevice............238
▫Controlling The iPodUsing Radio Buttons . . . 239
▫Play Mode..........................239
▫List Or Browse Mode..................241

Remote Sound System Controls.............242
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............244

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........244

Climate Controls.......................244
▫Manual Air Conditioning And Heating
System.............................245
▫Automatic Temperature Control —
If Equipped.........................247
▫Operating Tips.......................253

Rear Window Features...................256
▫Electric Rear Window Defroster...........256
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