2008 DODGE MAGNUM radio

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CONTENTS
mInstrument Panel And Controls.............171
mBase Instrument Cluster..................172
mPremium Instrument Cluster Ð If Equipped....173
mInstrument Cluster Descriptions............174
mElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ±
If Equipped...........................185
NElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays............................187
NOil Change Required...................188
NTrip Functions.......................188NCompass Display.....................191
NTelephone Ð If Equipped...............193
NNavigation Ð If Equipped...............195
NPersonal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features)...........................196
mRadio General Information................200
NRadio Broadcast Signals.................200
NTwo Types Of Signals..................200
NElectrical Disturbances..................2004

NAM Reception.......................200
NFM Reception........................200
mSales Code REN Ð Multimedia System Ð
If Equipped...........................201
NOperating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio
(If Equipped)........................202
NOperating Instructions Ð Hands-Free
Communication (UConnectŸ) (If Equipped) . . 202
NClock Setting Procedure.................202
mSales Code REQ Ð AM/FM Stereo Radio And
6±Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX
Jack)................................204
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......205
NOperation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video)....213NNotes On Playing MP3/WMA Files........215
NList Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play)..............................217
NInfo Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play)..............................217
mSales Code RER Ð Multimedia System Ð
If Equipped...........................219
NOperating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio.....221
NOperating Instructions Ð Hands-Free
Communication (UConnectŸ) (If Equipped) . . 221
NClock Setting Procedure.................221
mSales Code RES Ð AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)................223
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......224
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NOperation Instructions - CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play..................229
NNotes On Playing MP3 Files.............232
NList Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......234
NInfo Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......234
mSatellite Radio (RSC) Ð If Equipped
(RER/REQ/REN Radios Only).............236
NSystem Activation.....................236
NElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID)....................236
NSelecting Satellite Mode.................237
NSatellite Antenna......................237
NReception Quality.....................237
NOperating Instructions - Satellite Mode......237NOperating Instructions - Hands Free Phone
(If Equipped)........................240
NOperating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VESŸ) (If Equipped).............240
mVideo Entertainment System Ð If Equipped....240
mUniversal Consumer Interface (UCI) Ð
If Equipped...........................242
NConnecting The iPodtDevice............243
NControlling The iPodtUsing Radio Buttons . . . 243
NPlay Mode..........................243
NList Or Browse Mode..................245
mRemote Sound System Controls.............247
mCD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............248
mRadio Operation And Cellular Phones........249
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
1 Ð Air Outlet 6 Ð Glove Box 11 Ð Ash Tray*
2 Ð Instrument Cluster 7 Ð Radio 12 Ð Ignition Switch
3 Ð Rear Wiper/Washer Switch 8 Ð Climate Control 13 Ð Hood Release
4 Ð Hazard Switch 9 Ð Heated Seat Switch* 14 Ð Headlight Switch
5 Ð Electronic Stability Program Off But-
ton* / Traction Control System Off Button*10 Ð Power Outlet * If EquippedUNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171
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6. Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
ing system. The light should turn on when the
ignition switch is first turned ON and remain on briefly
as a bulb check. If the light stays on or turns on while
driving, turn off some of the vehicle's non-essential
electrical devices (i.e. radio), or slightly increase engine
speed (if at idle). If the light remains on, it means that the
charging system is experiencing a problem. See your
local authorized dealer to obtain SERVICE IMMEDI-
ATELY.
7. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
This light will turn on briefly as a bulb check
when the ignition switch is turned ON. This
light will also turn on while the engine is
running if there is a problem with the Elec-
tronic Throttle Control system.If the light comes on while the engine is running, safely
bring the vehicle to a complete stop as soon as possible,
place the gear selector in park, and cycle the ignition key.
The light should turn off. If the light remains lit with the
engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable.
However, see your dealer for service as soon as possible.
If the light is flashing when the engine is running,
immediate service is required. In this case, you may
experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle
or engine stall, and your vehicle may require towing.
Also, have the system checked by an authorized dealer if
the light does not come on during starting.
8. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-
ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that
the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
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The system allows the driver to select information by
pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:
Press and release the MENU button and the
mode displayed will change between Trip
Functions, Navigation (if equipped), System
Status, Personal Settings, and Telephone (if
equipped).
Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to accept
a selection. The FUNCTION SELECT button
also functions as a remote sound system con-
trol. For details, refer to ªRemote Sound Sys-
tem Controlsº in this section.Press the SCROLL button to scroll through Trip
Functions, Navigation (if equipped), System
Status Messages, and Personal Settings (Cus-
tomer Programmable Features). The SCROLL
button also functions as a remote sound system
control. For details, refer to ªRemote Sound
System Controlsº in this section.
Press the AUDIO MODE button to select the
Compass/Temp/Audio screen. Along with
compass reading and outside temperature, this
screen will display radio and media mode
information depending on which radio is in the
vehicle. For details, refer to ªRemote Sound
System Controlsº in this section.
MENU
Button
FUNC-
TION
SELECT
Button
SCROLL
Button
AUDIO
MODE
Button
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ªDelay Power Off to Accessories Until Exitº
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 minutes
after 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
ªOff,º ª45 sec.,º ª5 min.,º ª10 min.,º ª30 min.,º or ª60
min.º appears.
ªConfirmation of Voice Commandsº Ð If
Equipped
When ON is selected, all voice commands from the
UConnectŸ system are confirmed. To make your selec-
tion, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button
until ªONº or ªOFFº appears.
ªTurn by Turn Navigationº Ð If Equipped
When ON is selected, the Turn-by-Turn directions will
appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a desig-
nated turn within a programmed route. To make your
selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT
button until ªONº or ªOFFº appears.
ªDisplay Units of Measure inº
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 ªUSº or
ªMETRICº 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 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... AM (Ampli-
tude Modulation), in which the transmitted sound causes
the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to vary... and
FM (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.
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