2011 JEEP COMPASS audio

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 190
 Instrument Cluster .................... 191
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 192
 Mini-Trip Computer — If Equipped ........ 205
▫ Control Buttons ..................... 206
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped .......................... 207
▫ Engine Oil Change Indicator System — If
Equipped .......................... 210 ▫
EVIC Functions ..................... 211
▫ Compass/Temperature/Audio ........... 211
▫ Average Fuel Economy ................ 211
▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) .............. 212
▫ Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) ............ 212
▫ Elapsed Time ....................... 212
▫ Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features) ....... 213
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Media Center 230 (REQ) — AM/FM Stereo
Radio And 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer
(MP3/WMA AUX Jack) .................. 218
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ...... 218
▫ Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . 226
▫ Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files ....... 228
▫ List Button
(Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) ......... 231
▫ Info Button
(Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) ......... 231
▫ Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped ........................ 233 
Media Center 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/
RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — If
Equipped ............................ 237
▫ Operating Instructions (Voice Command
System) — If Equipped ................ 237
▫ Operating Instructions
(Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped ....... 237
 Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) ......... 237
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 238
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 241
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 243
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 245
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Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio
(Sales Code RES+RSC) ................... 246
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 246
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 252
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 254
▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 257
▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 257
▫ Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If
Equipped .......................... 258
 iPod/USB/MP3 Control — If Equipped ..... 262
▫ Connecting The iPod Or External USB
Device ............................ 263
▫ Using This Feature ................... 263
▫ Controlling The iPod Or External USB
Device Using Radio Buttons ............. 264▫
Play Mode ......................... 264
▫ List Or Browse Mode ................. 266
▫ Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) ........ 268
 Steering Wheel Audio Controls ............ 269
▫ Radio Operation ..................... 269
▫ CD Player ......................... 270
 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .............. 270
 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones ....... 271
 Climate Controls ...................... 271
▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning ..... 271
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped .......................... 276
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 282
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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
•Outside Temperature Display
•Trip Computer Functions
•Uconnect™ phone Displays (if equipped)
•Audio Mode Display
•Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
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NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary repeat this procedure.
EVIC Functions
•
Compass/Temperature/Audio
•Average Fuel Economy
•Distance To Empty (DTE)
•Elapsed Time
•Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
•Personal Settings
To Reset The Display
Pressing and holding the SELECT button once will clear
the function currently being displayed. Reset will only
occur if a resettable function is currently being displayed.
To reset all resettable functions, press and release the SELECT button a second time within three seconds of
resetting the currently displayed function. Reset ALL will
be displayed during this three-second window.
Compass/Temperature/Audio
Press and release the COMPASS button to display one of
eight compass headings to indicate the direction the
vehicle is facing, the outside temperature, and the current
radio station.
For additional information regarding the compass, refer
to Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features).
Average Fuel Economy
Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read
“RESET” or show dashes for two seconds. Then, the
history information will be erased, and the averaging will
continue from the last fuel reading before the reset.
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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.
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the
radio. Press the ON/VOLUME 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
volume and to the left decreases it.
When the audio system is turned ON, the sound will be
set at the same volume level as last played.
SEEK Buttons
Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next
listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switchMedia Center 230 (REQ)
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Program Type 16-Digit Character DisplayInformation Inform
Jazz Jazz
News News
Nostalgia Nostalga
Oldies Oldies
Personality Persnlty
Public Public
Rhythm and Blues R & B
Religious Music Rel Musc
Religious Talk Rel Talk
Rock Rock
Soft Soft
Soft Rock Soft Rck
Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R & B Sports Sports
Talk TalkProgram Type 16-Digit Character Display
Top 40 Top 40
Weather Weather
By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon
is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency
station with the same selected Music Type name. The
Music Type function only operates when in the FM
mode.
If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type
(Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be
exited and the radio will tune to the preset station.
SETUP Button
Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between
the following items:
NOTE: Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll
through the entries. Push the AUDIO/SELECT button to
select an entry and make changes.
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•DVD Enter -When the disc is in DVD Menu mode,
selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current
highlighted selection. Use the remote control to scroll
up and down the menu (if equipped).
•DISC Play/Pause - You can toggle between
playing the DVD and pausing the DVD by
pushing the SELECT button (if equipped).
•DVD Play Options - Selecting the DVD Play Options
will display the following:
•Subtitle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch
subtitles to different subtitle languages that are
available on the disc (if equipped).
•Audio Stream – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will
switch to different audio languages (if supported on
the disc) (if equipped).
•Angle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will change
the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (if
equipped).
NOTE:
•The available selections for each of the above entries
varies depending upon the disc.
•These selections can only be made while playing a
DVD.
•VES™ Power - Allows you to turn VES™ ON and
OFF (if equipped).
•VES™ Lock - Locks out rear VES™ remote controls (if
equipped).
•VES™ CH1/CH2 - Allows the user to change the
mode of either the IR1 or IR2 wireless headphones by
pressing the AUDIO/SELECT button (if equipped).
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