Dodge Caravan (2008 year). Instruction — part 18

TIME Button
Press this button to change the display from a large CD
playing time display to a small CD playing time display.

RW/FF
Press the RW button to stop the CD at the beginning of
the current CD track/title.

Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will
begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or
another CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse) button
works in a similar manner.

AM or FM Button
Switches the AM or FM radio to the opposite radio mode.

RND Button (Random Play Button)
Press this button while the CD is playing to activate
Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the
compact disc in random order to provide an interesting
change of pace.

Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran-
domly selected track.

Press the RND button a second time to stop Random
Play.

Notes On Playing MP3 Files

The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3
file recording media and formats are limited. When
writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric-
tions.

Supported Media (Disc Types)
The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are
CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.

Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660
Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
When reading discs recorded using formats other than
ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read

276

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

files properly and may be unable to play the file nor-
mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported.

The radio uses the following limits for file systems:

• Maximum number of folder levels: 8
• Maximum number of files: 255
• Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file

names and folder names is limited. For large numbers
of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to
display the file name and folder name and will assign
a number instead. With a maximum number of files,
exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With
200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this
display.)

• Maximum number of characters in file/folder names:

• Level 1: 12 (including a separator 9.9 and a three-

character extension)

• Level 2: 31 (including a separator 9.9 and a three-

character extension)

Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio.
Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal
CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files).
Discs created with an option such as

9keep disc open after

writing

9 are most likely multisession discs. The use of

multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in
longer disc loading times.

Supported MP3 File Formats
The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten-
sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3
extension may cause playback problems. The radio is
designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will
not play the file.

When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to
an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the
following table are supported. In addition, variable bit

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

277

4

rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files
use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or
VBR bit rates.

MPEG

Specification

Sampling Fre-

quency (kHz)

Bit Rate (kbps)

MPEG-1 Audio

Layer 3

48, 44.1, 32

320, 256, 224,
192, 160, 128,

112, 96, 80, 64,

56, 48, 40, 32

MPEG-2 Audio

Layer 3

24, 22.05, 16

160, 128, 144,

112, 96, 80, 64,

56, 48, 40, 32, 24,

16, 8

ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title
are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not
supported by the radios.

Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not
supported.

Playback of MP3 Files
When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the
radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium
contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more
time to start playing the MP3 files.

Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected
by the following:

• Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than

CD-R media

• Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer

to load than non-multisession discs

• Number of files and folders - Loading times will

increase with more files and folders

To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended
to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a
single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option
before writing to the disc.

278

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)

Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders
on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by
turning the Tune/Scroll control knob. Selecting a folder
by pressing the Tune/Scroll control knob will begin
playing the files contained in that folder (or the next
folder in sequence if the selection does not contain
playable files).

The folder list will time out after five seconds.

INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)

Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through
the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File
Name, and Folder Name (if available).

Press the INFO button once more to return to

9elapsed

time

9 priority mode.

Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or
more and the radio will display song titles for each file.

Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds
to return to

9elapsed time9 display.

Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which
allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an
MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s
audio system to amplify the source and play through the
vehicle speakers.

Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil-
iary device if the AUX jack is connected.

NOTE:

The AUX device must be turned on and the

device’s volume set to proper level. If the AUX audio is
not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX
audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

279

4

TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
Press this button to change the display to time of day. The
time of day will display for five seconds (when ignition is
OFF).

Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone
(UConnect

t) (If Equipped)

Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect

t)” in

Section 3.

Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If
Equipped)
Refer to “Satellite Radio” in this section.

Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VES)

t (If Equipped)

Refer to separate “Video Entertainment System (VES)

t

Guide.”

SALES CODE REN — MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED

NOTE:

The sales code is located on the lower right side

of the unit’s faceplate.

The REN Multimedia system contains a radio, CD/DVD
player, USB port, a 20-gigabyte hard drive (HDD), and a
“JukeBox” (virtual CD changer). Sirius Satellite Radio is
optional. The 6.5 in (16.5 cm) touch screen allows for easy
menu selection.

A 20-gigabyte HDD allows uploads of music and photos
from CDs or through the USB port. The Gracenote
database finds the artist, track, and title for the music.

An auxiliary input jack permits passengers to listen to a
portable MP3 player through the vehicle’s speakers. For
vehicles equipped with the Vehicle Entertainment System
(VES)

t, separate audio outputs allow passengers to listen

to the vehicle speakers while different audio tracks play

280

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

through the system’s wireless headphones. This means
rear seat passengers can watch a DVD on the optional
rear seat entertainment system, while the driver and
front-seat passenger listen to the radio.

Other special features include direct tune, music type
selections, easy store presets, backup camera display for
vehicles equipped with a backup camera, and on some
models, a dual display screen operation. Refer to your
radio-specific user’s instruction for detailed operating in-
structions.

Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio (If
Equipped)

Refer to your Radio-specific user’s instruction for detailed
operating instructions.

Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition
System (VR) (If Equipped)

For the radio, refer to “Voice Recognition System (VR)” in
Section 3.

For Hands Free Phone Communication (UConnect

t)

“Voice Recognition System (VR),” refer to “Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect

t)” in Section 3.

Operating Instructions — Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect

T

) (If Equipped)

Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect

t)” in

Section 3.

Clock Setting Procedure

Setting the Clock

1. Turn on the multimedia system.

2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
clock setting menu will appear on the screen.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

281

4

3. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the
word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis-
played. To move the hour backward, touch the screen
where the word “Hour” with the arrow pointing down-
ward is displayed.

4. To move the minute forward, touch the screen where
the word “Min” with the arrow pointing upward is
displayed. To move the minute backward, touch the
screen where the word “Min” with the arrow pointing
downward is displayed.

5. To save the new time setting, touch the screen where
the word “Save” is displayed.

Changing Daylight Savings Time
When selected, this feature will display the time of day in
daylight savings time. Proceed as follows to change the
current setting:

1. Turn on the multimedia system.

2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
clock setting menu will appear on the screen.

3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in
the box next to the words “Daylight Savings.” Touch the
screen where the words “Daylight Savings” are dis-
played to change the current setting.

Show Time if Radio is Off
When selected, this feature will display the time of day
on the touch screen when the multimedia system is
turned off. Proceed as follows to change the current
setting:

1. Turn on the multimedia system.

2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
clock setting menu will appear on the screen.

3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in
the box next to the words “Show Time if Radio is Off.”

282

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Touch the screen where the words “Show Time if Radio is
Off” are displayed to change the current setting.

Changing the Time Zone

1. Turn on the multimedia system.

2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
clock setting menu will appear on the screen.

3. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” are
displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on
the screen.

4. Select a time zone by touching the screen where your
selection appears. If you do not see a time zone that you
want to select, touch the screen where the word “Page” is
displayed to view additional time zones in the menu.

5. Touch the screen where the word “Save” is displayed.

SALES CODE RER — MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED

NOTE:

The sales code is located on the lower right side

of the unit’s faceplate.

The RER Multimedia system contains a radio, Sirius
Satellite Radio player, navigation system, CD/DVD
player, USB port, 20-gigabyte hard drive (HDD), and the
UConnect

t Hands-Free Bluetootht cellular system.

NOTE:

If your vehicle is not equipped with UConnect

t,

the unit will respond with a “Not Equipped With
UConnect

t” message when selecting controls related to

this feature.

A 6.5 in (16.5 cm) touch screen allows easy menu selec-
tion, while the Advanced Voice Dialog System recognizes
more than 1,000 words for audio, navigation, entertain-
ment, and hands-free mobile phone use.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

283

4

The satellite navigation capability combines a Global-
Positioning System (GPS)-based navigation system with
an integrated color screen to provide maps, turn identi-
fication, selection menus, and instructions for selecting a
variety of destinations and routes.

A shared HDD for the navigation system, the database,
and other radio features allows uploads of music and
photos from CDs or through the USB port. The Gracenote
database finds the artist, track, and title for the music.

An auxiliary input jack permits passengers to listen to a
portable MP3 player through the vehicle’s speakers. For
vehicles equipped with the Vehicle Entertainment System
(VES)

t, separate audio outputs allow passengers to listen

to the vehicle speakers while different audio tracks play
through the system’s wireless headphones. This means
rear-seat passengers can watch a DVD on the optional
rear-seat entertainment system while the driver and
front-seat passenger listen to the radio.

Other special features include direct tune, music type
selections, traffic messaging (optional), easy store presets,
parental lockout for VES

t (if equipped), backup camera

display for vehicles equipped with a backup camera, and
on some models, a dual display screen operation. Refer to
your “Navigation User’s Instruction” for detailed operating
instructions.

Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio

Refer to your “Navigation User’s Instruction” for detailed
operating instructions.

Operating Instructions — Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect

T

) (If Equipped)

Refer to your “Navigation User’s Instruction” for detailed
operating instructions.

284

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Clock Setting Procedure

The GPS receiver in this system is synchronized to the
time data being transmitted by the GPS satellites. The
satellites’ clock is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This is
the worldwide standard for time. This makes the sys-
tem’s clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone
and daylight savings information is set.

Changing the Time Zone

1. Turn on the multimedia system.

2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
clock setting menu will appear on the screen. If the words
“Time: GPS Time” are displayed at the top of the screen,
proceed to Step 4. Otherwise, proceed to Step 3.

3. If the words “Time: User Clock” are displayed at the
top of the screen, touch the bottom of the screen where
the words “User Clock” are displayed. The GPS time
setting menu will appear on the screen.

4. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” are
displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on
the screen.

5. Select a time zone by touching the screen where your
selection appears. If you do not see a time zone that you
want to select, touch the screen where the word “Page” is
displayed to view additional time zones in the menu.

Changing Daylight Savings Time
When selected, this feature will display the time of day in
daylight savings time. Proceed as follows to change the
current setting:

1. Turn on the multimedia system.

2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
clock setting menu will appear on the screen.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

285

4

3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in
the box next to the words “Daylight Savings.” Touch the
screen where the words “Daylight Savings” are dis-
played to change the current setting.

Setting the User Clock
If you wish to set the clock to a time different from the
system clock, you can instructionly adjust the time by
performing the following:

1. Turn on the multimedia system.

2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
clock setting menu will appear on the screen. If the words
“Time: User Clock” are displayed at the top of the screen,
proceed to Step 4. Otherwise, proceed to Step 3.

3. If the words “Time: GPS Time” are displayed at the top
of the screen, touch the bottom of the screen where the
words “GPS Time” are displayed. The user clock time
setting menu will appear on the screen.

4. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the
word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis-
played. To move the hour backward, touch the screen
where the word “Hour” with the arrow pointing down-
ward is displayed.

5. To move the minute forward, touch the screen where
the word “Min” with the arrow pointing upward is
displayed. To move the minute backward, touch the
screen where the word “Min” with the arrow pointing
downward is displayed.

6. To save the new time setting, touch the screen where
the word “Save” is displayed.

Show Time if Radio is Off
When selected, this feature will display the time of day
on the touch screen when the system is turned off.
Proceed as follows to change the current setting:

1. Turn on the multimedia system.

286

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
clock setting menu will appear on the screen.

3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in
the box next to the words “Show Time if Radio is Off.”
Touch the screen where the words “Show Time if Radio is
Off” are displayed to change the current setting.

SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED
(REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY)

Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast-
ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to
coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite
Radio. This service offers over 130 channels of music,
sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil-
dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios.

NOTE:

Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has

limited coverage in Alaska.

System Activation

Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you
may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio
service that is included with the factory-installed satellite
radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel-
come kit that contains general information, including
how to setup your on-line listening account at no addi-
tional charge. For further information, call the toll-free
number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at
www.sirius.com, or at www.siriuscanada.ca for Cana-
dian residents.

Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)

Please have the following information available when
calling:

1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID).

2. Your Vehicle Identification Number.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

287

4

To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps:

ESN/SID Access With REQ/RES Radios
With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi-
tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll
using the Tune/Scroll control knob until Sirius ID is
selected. Press the Tune/Scroll control knob and the
Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number
display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on
the radio to exit this screen.

ESN/SID Access With REN/RER Radios
While in SAT mode, press the MENU button on the radio
faceplate.

Next, touch the SUBSCRIPTION tab on the touch screen.
All the ESNs that apply to your vehicle will display.

ESN/SID Access With REU Radio
While in SAT mode, press the MENU button on the radio
faceplate.

Next, turn the knob surrounding the joystick in the center
of the radio to scroll to Subscription, and then press and
release the joystick. All of the ESNs that apply to your
vehicle will display.

Selecting Satellite Mode

Press the SAT button until

9SAT9 appears in the display. A

CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio
mode.

Satellite Antenna

To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the
roof around the rooftop antenna location or strap items to
the trunk lid around the trunk lid antenna (if equipped).
Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the
antenna will cause decreased performance. Larger lug-
gage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward
as possible, within the loading design of the rack. Do not
place items directly on or above the antenna.

288

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Reception Quality

Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the
following reasons:

• The vehicle is parked in an underground parking

structure or under a physical obstacle.

• Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the

form of short audio mutes.

• Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can

cause intermittent reception.

• Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can

cause signal blockage.

Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode

NOTE:

The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC

position to operate the radio.

SEEK Buttons
Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next
channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek
up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will
remain tuned to the new channel until you make another
selection. Holding either button will bypass channels
without stopping until you release it.

SCAN Button
Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for
the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con-
tinuing to the next. To stop the search, press the SCAN
button a second time.

INFO Button — Except REU Radio
Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa-
tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail-
able). Also, pressing and holding the INFO button for an

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

289

4

additional three seconds will make the radio display the
Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return
to normal display).

INFO Button — REU Radio
Pressing the INFO button will display information about
Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if available). Pressing
the INFO button again will close the INFO screen.

RW/FF
Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons
causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the
direction of the arrows.

TUNE Control (Rotary)
Turn the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob clockwise to
increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel.

MUSIC TYPE Button — Except REU Radio
Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type
mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button

or turning the Tune/Scroll control knob within five
seconds will allow the program format type to be se-
lected.

Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music
type.

By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type
function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next
channel with the same selected Music Type name.

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 channel.

MUSIC TYPE Button — REU Radio
Pressing this button provides a MUSIC TYPES list from
which you can make a selection. Once a selection is
made, you can seek up, or down, or scan the channels
and the radio will tune to the next station matching the
selected format. There is no time-out for this screen.

290

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button again will close the
MUSIC TYPE screen. Once closed, seek up, seek down,
and scan will no longer be based on your selection.

SETUP Button
Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the
following items:

• Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/

SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number. This
number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the
Sirius subscription.

SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory
When you are receiving a channel that you wish to
commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button.
The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel
and press and release that button. If a button is not

selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but-
ton, the channel will continue to play but will not be
stored into pushbutton memory.

You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display
window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2. This
allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into
pushbutton memory. The channels stored in SET 2
memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton
twice.

Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding
button number will display.

Buttons 1 - 6
These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you
commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations).

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

291

4