2010 DODGE AVENGER radio

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 147
 Instrument Cluster — Base ............... 148
 Instrument Cluster — Premium ........... 149
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 150
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) –
If Equipped .......................... 164
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... 165
▫ Oil Change Required — If Equipped ...... 166
▫ Trip Functions ...................... 167 ▫
Compass Display .................... 169
▫ Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features) ....... 171
 Media Center 230 (REQ) — AM/FM Stereo
Radio And 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer
(MP3/WMA AUX Jack) .................. 174
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ...... 174
▫ Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . 183
▫ Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files ....... 185
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▫List Button
(Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) ......... 187
▫ Info Button
(Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) ......... 187
 Media Center 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) —
AM/FM Stereo Radio And CD/DVD/HDD/
NAV — If Equipped .................... 190
▫ Operating Instructions — Voice Command
System — If Equipped ................. 190
▫ Operating Instructions —
Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped ........ 190
▫ Clock Setting Procedure — RBZ Radio ..... 190
▫ Clock Setting Procedure —
RER/REN Radio ..................... 192 
Media Center 130 (RES) — AM/FM Stereo
Radio With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) ....... 194
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 194
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 197
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 200
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 202
 Media Center 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM
Stereo Radio With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)
And Sirius Radio ...................... 203
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 203
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 209
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 211
▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 213
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▫Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 214
▫ Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone
(If Equipped) ....................... 215
 Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped (REN/REQ/RER/RBZ/RES
Radios Only) ......................... 215
▫ System Activation .................... 215
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 216
▫ Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite)
Mode ............................. 216
▫ Satellite Antenna ..................... 216
▫ Reception Quality .................... 217 ▫
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™
Multimedia (Satellite) Mode ............. 217
▫ Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone
(If Equipped) ....................... 219
 Video Entertainment System (VES)™ —
If Equipped .......................... 220
 Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped .......................... 222
▫ Right-Hand Switch Functions ............ 223
▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio
Operation .......................... 223
▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media
(i.e., CD) Operation ................... 223
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CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .............. 224
 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ....... 224
 Climate Controls ...................... 224
▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning ..... 225▫
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped ........................ 229
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 235
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Outlet5 — Beverage Can Cooler Bin9 — Power Outlet
2 — Side Window Demister Outlet 6 — Glove Compartment 10 — Climate Controls
3 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Heated Seat Switch — If Equipped 11 — Trunk Release Button
4 — Radio 8 — Hazard Switch
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) – IF EQUIPPED
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster.The EVIC consists of the following:•System status
•Vehicle information warning message displays
•Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
•Compass heading display (N, S, E, W, NE, NW, SE,
SW)
•Outside temperature display (°F or °C)
•Trip computer functions
•Audio mode displays – 12 preset Radio Stations or CD
Title and Track number when playing
•Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) displays (if
equipped)
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
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Headlights With Wipers
(Available with Auto Headlights Only)
When ON is selected, and the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi-
mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The
headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned
off if they were turned on by this feature. To make your
selection, press and hold the RESET button until ON or
OFF appears.
NOTE:Turning the headlights on during the daytime
causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the
brightness, refer to “Lights” in “Understanding The
Features Of Your Vehicle”.
Key-Off Power Delay
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, Uconnect™ Phone (if equipped), and
power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position.
Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature. To make
your selection, press and hold the RESET button until
Off, 45 sec., 5 min., or 10 min. appears.
Illuminated Approach
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate
and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are
unlocked with the remote keyless entry transmitter. To
make your selection, press and hold the RESET button
until “OFF,” “30 sec,” “60 sec,” or “90 sec” appears.
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Display ECO — If Equipped
The “ECO” message is located in the EVIC, this message
can be turned on or off. To make your selection, press and
release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or
“OFF” appears.
Display Units In
The EVIC and odometer can be changed between English
and Metric units of measure. To make your selection,
press and release the RESET button until “ENGLISH” or
“METRIC” appears.
MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — 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 the radio faceplate.
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position to operate the radio.
Media Center 230 (REQ)
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