Dodge Challenger SRT8 (2009 year). Instruction — part 14

• Use the << SEEK and SEEK >> buttons to jump to the

previous or next track. If the << SEEK button is
pressed during the first two seconds of the track, it will
jump to the previous track in the list; if you press this
button at any other time in the track, it will jump to the
beginning of the track. If you press the SEEK >>
button during play mode, it will jump to the next track
in the list.

• While a track is playing, press the INFO button to see

the associated metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.)
for that track. Pressing the INFO button again jumps
to the next screen of data for that track. Once you have
seen all screens, the last INFO button press will take
you back to the play mode screen on the radio.

• Pressing the REPEAT button will change the iPod威

mode to repeat the current playing track.

• Press the SCAN button to use iPod威 scan mode, which

will play the first five 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, press the SCAN button again.
During Scan mode, you can also press the << SEEK
and SEEK >> buttons to select the previous and next
tracks.

• RND button (available on sales code RES radio only):

Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and
Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod

威. If the RND icon is

showing on the radio display, then the shuffle mode is
ON.

List Or Browse Mode
During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described
below, takes you to List mode. List mode enables you to
scroll through the list of menus and tracks on the iPod

威.

• TUNE control knob: The TUNE control knob functions

in a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the iPod

威.

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• Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclock-

wise (backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying
the track detail on the radio display. Once you have
the track to be played highlighted on the radio
display, press the TUNE control knob to select and
start playing the track. Turning the TUNE control
knob fast will scroll through the list faster. During
fast scroll, you may notice a slight delay in updating
the information on the radio display.

• During all List modes, the iPod威 displays all lists in

“wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the
bottom of the list, just turn the wheel backwards
(counter-clockwise) to get to the track faster.

• In List mode, the radio PRESET Buttons are used as

shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod

威.

• Preset 1 – Playlists
• Preset 2 – Artists

• Preset 3 – Albums
• Preset 4 – Genres
• Preset 5 - Audiobooks
• Preset 6 – Podcasts

• Pressing 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, press the

same PRESET button again to go back to Play
mode

.

• LIST button: The LIST button will display the top

level menu of the iPod

威. Turn the TUNE control knob

to list the top-menu item you wish to select and press
the TUNE control knob. This will display the next
sub-menu list item on the iPod

威 then you can follow

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the same steps to go to the desired track in that list.
Not all iPod

威 sub-menu levels are available on this

system.

• MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is

another shortcut button to the genre listing on your
iPod

威.

CAUTION!

• Leaving the iPod威 (or any supported device) any-

where in the vehicle in extreme heat or cold can
alter the operation or damage the device. Follow
the device manufacturer’s guidelines.

• Placing items on the iPod威, or connections to the

iPod

威 in the vehicle, can cause damage to the

device and/or to the connectors.

WARNING!

Do not plug in or remove the iPod

威 while driving.

Failure to follow this warning could result in an
accident.

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EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES 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.

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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.

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.

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姞 studios (Satellite) Mode

Press the SAT button until

⬙SAT⬙ 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. Metal objects
placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause
decreased performance. Larger luggage 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.

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.

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(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.

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

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
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.

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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).

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(If Equipped)
Refer to “uconnect

威 phone” in Section 3.

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KICKER

姞 HIGH PERFORMANCE SOUND SYSTEM

WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) –
IF EQUIPPED

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

威

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. 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.

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REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS

The remote sound system controls are located on the
surface of the steering wheel at the three and nine o’clock
positions.

Vehicles equipped with steering wheel-mounted buttons
are also equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information

Center (EVIC). The EVIC features a driver-interactive
display which is located in the instrument cluster.

VOLUME Button

The VOLUME button controls the sound level
of the sound system. Press the top of the
VOLUME button to increase the sound level.
Press the bottom of the VOLUME button to
decrease the sound level.

AUDIO MODE Button

Press the AUDIO MODE button to select the
Compass/Temp/Audio screen. This screen
displays radio and media mode information
depending on which radio is in the vehicle.

If the Compass/Temp/Audio screen is already displayed
when the AUDIO MODE button is pressed, then the
mode will change (i.e., from AM to FM, to Media mode,
etc., depending on which radio is in the vehicle).

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FUNCTION SELECT Button

When the EVIC is in the Compass/Temp/
Audio screen, press the FUNCTION SELECT
button to operate various radio, media, and
Universal Customer Interface (UCI) functions

(i.e., advance presets, select next folder, jump to or start
playing songs in playlists, etc., depending on which radio
is in the vehicle and if equipped with UCI).

SCROLL Button

When the EVIC is in the Compass/Temp/
Audio screen, press the SCROLL button to seek
up and down radio stations, tracks, chapters,
files, etc., depending on which radio is in the
vehicle.

CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following
precautions:

1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the
surface.

2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth,
wiping from center to edge.

3. Do not apply paper, paper CD labels, or tape to the
disc; avoid scratching the disc.

4. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, cleaners,
or anti-static sprays.

5. Store the disc in its case after playing.

6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.

7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become
too high.

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NOTE:

If you experience difficulty in playing a particu-

lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective
coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc)
oversized, or have copyright encoding. Try a known
good disc before considering disc player service.

RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being on in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition
is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance
does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during cellular phone operation.

CLIMATE CONTROLS

Instruction Air Conditioning and Heating System

The Instruction Temperature Control consists of a series of
outer rotary dials and inner pushbuttons.

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Blower Control

Use this control to regulate the
amount of air forced through the ven-
tilation system in any mode. The
blower speed increases as you move
the control to the right from the “O”
(Off) position. There are four blower
speeds.

NOTE:

For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the

climate controls will not function during Remote Start
operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off)
position.

Temperature Control

Use this control to regulate the tem-
perature of the air inside the passenger
compartment. The blue area of the
scale indicates cooler temperatures
while the red area indicates warmer
temperatures.

NOTE:

If your air conditioning performance seems

lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con-
denser (located in front of the radiator) for an accumu-
lation of dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray
from behind the radiator and through the condenser.
Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the
condenser, reducing air conditioning performance.

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Mode Control

Use this control to choose from several
patterns of air distribution. You can
select either a primary mode as iden-
tified by the symbols on the control, or
a blend of two of these modes.

• Panel

Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument
panel and the center console. These outlets can be

adjusted to direct airflow.

NOTE:

The center instrument panel outlets can be

aimed so that they are directed toward the rear seat
passengers for maximum airflow to the rear.

• Bi-Level

Air is directed through the instrument panel, center
console and floor outlets.

NOTE:

For all settings except full cold or full hot, there

is a difference in temperature between the upper and
lower outlets. The warmer air flows to the floor outlets.
This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but
cool conditions.

• Floor

Air is directed through the floor outlets with a
small amount flowing through the defrost and side

window demist outlets.

• Mix

Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side
window demist outlets. This setting works best in
cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to

the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining
comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield.

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• Defrost

Air is directed through the windshield and side
window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi-

mum blower and temperature settings for best wind-
shield and side window defrosting.

NOTE:

The air conditioning compressor operates in

Mix, Defrost, and Floor or a blend of these modes, even
if the Air Conditioning Snowflake button is not pressed.
This dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield. To
improve fuel economy, use these modes only when
necessary.

• Recirculation Control

Use this button to block the flow of outside air
from coming into the passenger compartment.
A light will illuminate when the system is in
recirculation mode. Use the recirculation mode

to provide maximum A/C performance in hot ambient
conditions, or to block outside odors, dust, etc.

NOTE:

• Continuous use of the recirculation mode may make

the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur.
Extended use of this mode is not recommended.

• The use of the recirculation mode in cold or damp

weather may cause windows to fog on the inside,
because of moisture build-up inside the vehicle. Select
the Outside Air position for maximum defogging.

• The A/C will engage automatically to prevent fogging

when the recirculation button is pressed.

• The A/C can be deselected instructionly without disturb-

ing the mode control selection.

Air Conditioning Control

Use this button to engage the Air Conditioning. A
light will illuminate when the Air Conditioning
System is engaged.

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NOTE:

The air conditioning compressor will not engage

until the engine has been running for a few seconds.

• MAX A/C
For maximum cooling use the A/C and recirculation
buttons at the same time and set the temperature control
to full cool by rotating the temperature control knob full
counterclockwise.

• Economy Mode
If economy mode is desired, press the A/C button to turn
off the indicator light and the A/C compressor. Then,
move the temperature control to the desired temperature.

Remote Start – If Equipped
During remote start operation, the climate control soft-
ware may override the climate control settings depend-
ing on the outside ambient temperature. The table below
explains the different scenarios that could occur during
remote start operation.

Once the driver enters the vehicle, the control will return
to the customer selected settings. This feature was de-
signed to ensure maximum comfort during extreme
conditions. To enable the feature, customers must park
their vehicles with the blower control set in any of the
four blower speeds.

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If Outside Ambient
Temperature Is

Mode Overrides To

Temperature Overrides To

Rear Window Defroster
Active

Less than 40°F

Mix

Full Heat

Yes

Between 40°F and 80°F

No Override

No Override

No

More than 80°F

Bi-Level

Full Cool

No

NOTE:

• The feature can be disable by parking the vehicle with

the blower control set to the “O” (or OFF) position.

• For maximum performance, it is recommended that

the vehicle is parked with the blower control set to the
“High” (full clockwise) position.

Operating Tips

NOTE:

Refer to the chart at the end of this section for

suggested control settings for various weather condi-
tions.

Summer Operation
The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles
must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant
to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect
against engine overheating. A 50% solution of ethylene
glycol antifreeze coolant in water is recommended. Refer
to “Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7 of this instruction
for proper coolant selection.

Winter Operation
Use of the air Recirculation mode during winter months
is not recommended because it may cause window
fogging.

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