2015 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ECO mode

Using This Feature
By using an iPod® cable, or an external USB device to
connect to the USB port:
•The audio device can be played on the vehicle’s sound
system, providing metadata (artist, track title, album,
etc.) information on the radio display.
•The audio device can be controlled using the radio
buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod® contents.
•The audio device battery charges when plugged into
the USB/AUX connector (if supported by the specific
audio device).
Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device
Using Radio Buttons
To get into the iPod®/USB/MP3 control mode and
access a connected audio device, either push the “AUX”
button on the radio faceplate or push the VR button and
say#USB#or#Switch to USB.#Once in the iPod®/USB/
MP3 control mode, audio tracks (if available from audio
device) start playing over the vehicle’s audio system.
Play Mode
When switched to iPod®/USB/MP3 control mode, the
iPod® or external USB device automatically starts Play
mode. In Play mode, the following buttons on the radio
faceplate may be used to control the iPod® or external
USB device and display data:
•Use theTUNEcontrol knob to select the next or
previous track.
•Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while
playing a track, skips to the next track or push the VR
button and say#Next Track.#
•Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one click,
will jump to the previous track in the list or push the
VR button and say#Previous Track.#
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•Jump backward in the current track by pushing and
holding the < long enough will jump to the beginning of the current
track.
•Jump forward in the current track by pushing and
holding theFF>> button.
•A single push backward <> will
jump backward or forward respectively, for five sec-
onds.
•Use the <> buttons to jump to the
previous or next track. Pushing theSEEK>> button
during play mode will jump to the next track in the
list, or push the VR button and say#Next or Previous
Track.#
•While a track is playing, push theINFObutton to see
the associated metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.)
for that track. Pushing theINFObutton again jumps to
the next screen of data for that track. Once all screens
have been viewed, the lastINFObutton push will go
back to the play mode screen on the radio.
•Pushing theREPEATbutton will change the audio
device mode to repeat the current playing track or
push the VR button and say#Repeat ON#or#Repeat
Off.#
•Push theSCANbutton to use iPod®/USB/MP3 de-
vice scan mode, which will play the first ten seconds of
each track in the current list and then forward to the
next song. To stop SCAN mode and start playing the
desired track, when it is playing the track, push the
SCANbutton again. During Scan mode, pushing the
<> buttons will select the previous
and next tracks.
•RNDbutton (available on sales code RES radio only):
Pushing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and
Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod® or external USB
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device, or push the VR button and say#Shuffle ON#or
#Shuffle Off.#If theRNDicon is showing on the radio
display, then the shuffle mode is ON.
List Or Browse Mode
During Play mode, pushing any of the buttons described
below, will bring up List mode. List mode enables
scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the
audio device.
TUNEcontrol knob: TheTUNEcontrol knob functions in
a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the audio device
or external USB device.
•Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclockwise
(backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying the
track detail on the radio display. Once the track to be
played is highlighted on the radio display, push the
TUNEcontrol knob to select and start playing the
track. Turning theTUNEcontrol knob fast will scroll
through the list faster. During fast scroll, a slight delay
in updating the information on the radio display may
be noticeable.
During all List modes, the iPod® displays all lists in
“wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the bottom of
the list, just turn the wheel backward (counterclockwise)
to get to the track faster.
In List mode, the radioPRESETbuttons are used as
shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod® or external
USB device:
•Preset 1 – Playlists
•Preset 2 – Artists
•Preset 3 – Albums
•Preset 4 – Genres
•Preset 5 – Audiobooks
•Preset 6 – Podcasts
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Pushing a PRESET button will display the current list on
the top line and the first item in that list on the second
line.
To exit List mode without selecting a track, push the
samePRESETbutton again to go back toPlay mode.
LISTbutton: TheLISTbutton will display the top level
menu of the iPod® or external USB device.
•Turn theTUNEcontrol knob to list the top-menu item
to be selected and push theTUNEcontrol knob. This
will display the next sub-menu list item on the audio
device, then follow the same steps to go to the desired
track in that list. Not all iPod® or external USB device
sub-menu levels are available on this system.
MUSIC TYPEbutton: TheMUSIC TYPEbutton is
another shortcut button to the genre listing on your audio
device.
CAUTION!
•Leaving the iPod® or external USB device (or any
supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in ex-
treme heat or cold can alter the operation or dam-
age the device. Follow the device manufacturer ’s
guidelines.
•Placing items on the iPod® or external USB device,
or connections to the iPod® or external USB device
in the vehicle, can cause damage to the device
and/or to the connectors.
WARNING!
Do not plug in or remove the iPod® or external USB
device while driving. Failure to follow this warning
could result in an accident.
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Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
1. Push the MENU button on the radio faceplate.
2. Press the Rear VES™ button on the touchscreen to
display the Rear VES™ Controls. If a channel list is
displayed, press the HIDE LIST button on the touch-
screen to display the Rear VES™ Controls screen.
3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a
video is playing on Channel 1, press the 2 button on
the touchscreen and choose an audio source. To exit
press the back arrow button at the top left of the left
screen.
Dual Video Screen
NOTE:Typically there are two different ways to operate
the features of the Video Entertainment System (VES™).
•The Remote Control
•The Touchscreen Radio (If Equipped)
Play A DVD Using The Touchscreen Radio
NOTE:Headunit DVD player does not play Blu-ray™
Discs.
1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE or LOAD button on the radio
faceplate (Touchscreen).
2. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio
automatically selects the appropriate mode after the
disc is recognized and displays the menu screen or
starts playing the first track.
3. To watch a DVD on Screen 1 for second row passen-
gers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone
switch is on Channel 1.
4. To watch a DVD on Screen 2 for third row passengers,
ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is
on Channel 2.
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NOTE:
•To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA
button on the radio faceplate, then press the DISC tab
button on the touchscreen and then the VIEW VIDEO
button on the touchscreen.
•Viewing a DVD on the Touchscreen radio screen is not
available in all states/provinces. If available, the ve-
hicle must be stopped and the shift lever must be in the
PARK position for vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission. In vehicles with a manual transmission the
parking brake must be engaged.
•Pressing the screen on a Touchscreen radio while a
DVD is playing brings up basic remote control func-
tions for DVD play such as scene selection, Play, Pause,
FF, RW, and Stop. Pressing the X in the upper corner
will turn off the remote control screen functions.
Play A DVD Using The VES™ Player — If
Equipped
1. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The VES™
player automatically selects the appropriate mode
after the disc is recognized and starts playing the
DVD.
NOTE:The VES™ player has basic DVD control func-
tion such as Menu, Play, Pause, FF, RW and Stop.
2. To watch a DVD on Screen 1 for second row passen-
gers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone
switch is on Channel 1.
3. To watch a DVD on Screen 2 for third row passengers,
ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is
on Channel 2.
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NOTE:
•To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA
button on the radio faceplate, then press the DISC tab
button on the touchscreen and then the VIEW VIDEO
button on the touchscreen.
•Viewing a DVD on the Touchscreen radio screen is not
available in all states/provinces. If available, the ve-
hicle must be stopped and the shift lever must be in the
PARK position for vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission. In vehicles with a manual transmission the
parking brake must be engaged.
Play A Blu-ray™ Disc Using The Blu-ray™ Player
— If Equipped
1. Insert the Blu-ray™ Disc with the label facing up. The
Blu-ray™ Player automatically selects the appropriate
mode after the disc is recognized and starts playing
the Blu-ray™ Disc.
NOTE:The Blu-ray™ Player has basic control functions
such as Menu, Play, Pause, FF, RW and Stop.
2. To watch a Blu-ray™ Disc on Screen 1 for second row
passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Head-
phone switch is on Channel 1.
3. To watch a Blu-ray™ Disc on Screen 2 for third row
passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Head-
phone switch is on Channel 2.
Using The Remote Control
1. Press the SOURCE button on the Blu-ray™ Player
Remote Control.
2. While looking at Screen 1 or 2, highlight Blu-ray™ by
either pressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by
repeatedly pressing the SOURCE button, then press
OK on the Remote Control.
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(second row), then Channel 2 could be used for audio. If
watching a video on Screen 2 (third row), then Channel 1
could be used for audio.
Using The Remote Control
1. Press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control and
the Select Mode Screen will display, unless a video is
playing then only a small banner will appear on the
bottom of the screen.
2. While looking at the video screen, either press Up/
Down/Left/Right on the Remote Control to highlight
the desired audio source or repeatedly press the
SOURCE button on the remote until the desired audio
source appears on the screen.Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
1. Press the MENU button on the radio faceplate.
2. Press the Rear VES™ button on the touchscreen to
display the Rear VES™ Controls. If a channel list is
Select FM Mode On The VES Screen
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