2009 CHRYSLER 300 SRT AUX

UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) — IF
EQUIPPED
NOTE:This section is for sales code RES and REQ/
REL/RET radios only with UConnect. For sales code
RER, REN and REZ touch-screen radio UCI feature, refer
to the separate RER, REN or REZ User’s Manual. UCI is
available only if equipped as an option with these radios.
This feature allows you to plug an iPodinto the
vehicle’s sound system through a 16–pin connector using
the provided interface cable.
UCI supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPodand
iPhonedevices. Some iPodsoftware versions may not
fully support the UCI features. Please visit Apple’s
website for software updates.NOTE:
•If the radio has a USB port, connecting an iPodto this
port does not play the media. For playing an iPod,
use the separate 16–pin connector port (in the glove
compartment on some vehicles).
•Connecting an iPodto the AUX port located in the
radio faceplate, plays media, but does not use the UCI
feature to control the connected device.
Connecting The iPod
Use the optional connection cable to connect an iPodto
the vehicle’s 16–pin connector port (which is located in
the glove compartment on some vehicles). Once the
iPodis connected and synchronized to the vehicle’s UCI
system (iPodmay take a few seconds to connect), the
iPodstarts charging and is ready for use by pressing
radio switches, as described below.
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NOTE:
•You may have to remove the connector pin protection
cap from the 16–pin connector port, prior to connect-
ing the cable.
•If the iPodbattery is completely discharged, it may
not communicate with the UCI system until a mini-
mum charge is attained. Leaving the iPodconnected
to the UCI system may charge it to the required level.
Using This Feature
By using the optional connection cable to connect an
iPodto the vehicle’s UCI 16–pin connector port:
•The iPodaudio can be played on the vehicle’s sound
system, providing metadata (Artist, track title, album,
etc.) information on the radio display.
•The iPodcan be controlled using the radio buttons to
Play, Browse, and List the iPodcontents.
•The iPodbattery charges when plugged into the UCI
connector.
Controlling The iPodUsing Radio Buttons
To get into the UCI (iPod) mode and access a connected
iPod, press the ‘AUX’ button on the radio faceplate.
Once in the UCI (iPod) mode, iPodaudio tracks (if
available from iPod) start playing over the vehicle’s
audio system.
Play Mode
When switched to UCI mode, the iPodautomatically
starts Play mode. In Play mode, you may use the
following buttons on the radio faceplate to control the
iPodand display data:
•Use the TUNE control knob to select the next or
previous track.
•Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while
playing a track, skips to the next track.
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Your vehicle is equipped with a state of the art audio
amplifier that provides 5.1-channel surround sound from
any stereo audio source. A new feature of the Kicker
audio system offers the ability to choose surround sound
for any audio source.
“Audio Surround” is optimized for front seat passengers
for any audio source. This surround effect is available for
audio from any source – AM/FM/CD/ Satellite Radio or
AUX – and is activated through the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Driver-Selectable
Surround Sound (DSS)” under “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.
DSS modes for audio sources are “Stereo” and “Audio
Surround,” which is surround sound equalized for the
front seat occupants. The “Video Surround” mode is
described under “KickerMobile Surround (KMS1).”Please note that DSS effects are dependent on the mix of
the original recording. Some audio will sound better in
DSS modes, others in Stereo mode.
When in “Audio Surround” mode, balance is set auto-
matically. Fader control is available to add more sur-
round audio if desired.
SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV™ — IF EQUIPPED
Satellite video uses direct satellite receiver broadcasting
technology to provide streaming video. The subscription
service provider is SIRIUS Satellite Radio. SIRIUS Back-
seat TV™ offers three video channels for family enter-
tainment, directly from its satellites and broadcasting
studios.
NOTE:SIRIUS service is not available in Hawaii and
has limited coverage in Alaska.
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•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 “Vehicle Entertainment System
(VES)™ Users Manual” for detailed operating instruc-
tions.KickerMobile Surround (KMS1)– If Equipped
The VES™ for this vehicle comes equipped with Kicker
Mobile Surround (KMS1).This feature offers the ulti-
mate movie experience by providing surround sound
uniquely equalized for the interior space of your vehicle.
The KMS1Video Surround mode activates whenever a
video source is selected, unless the system is already in
“Audio Surround” mode. DSS modes for video sources
are “Stereo,” “Audio Surround,” and “Video Surround.”
When in Video Surround mode, balance and fade are set
automatically by the KMS1system to provide the
ultimate surround sound experience.
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Oil Filter, Selection....................... 402
Onboard Diagnostic System..............396,397
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 181
Operating Precautions.................... 396
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 85
Overhead Console....................... 180
Overheating, Engine...................... 379
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).........4,465
Paint Care............................. 419
Panic Alarm............................ 22
Park Sense System, Rear................... 175
Parking Brake.......................... 327
Passing Light........................... 139
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 147
Personal Settings........................ 230
Pets.................................. 75
Phone, Cellular.......................... 88Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect) .............. 88
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 343
Power
Brakes.............................. 329
Deck Lid Release....................... 39
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 427
Door Locks........................... 28
Mirrors.............................. 86
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 190
Seats............................... 122
Steering............................. 326
Sunroof............................. 187
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column........... 146
Windows............................. 35
Power Steering Fluid..................... 440
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 51
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 48
Programmable Electronic Features............ 230
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