2009 Chrysler TOWN and Country Owners Manual

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Overhead Console Features

1 — DVD 1
2 — Rear HVAC 3 — Courtesy Lights 4 — Storage 1 If equipped, otherwise storage.

5 — Storage 6 — DVD 1
7 — Courtesy Lights 8 — Halo Lighting

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Rear Cargo Area Loading Limit

NOTE: With all rear seats stowed or removed, 4 x 8foot sheets of building material will fit on the vehicle floor with the liftgate closed. The front seats must be moved slightly forward of the rearmost position.

CONSOLE FEATURES There are two consoles available: Basic and Premium.

easily pass through the first row to the second.

Basic Console Basic Console features consist of the following: • The basic console profile allows vehicle occupants to • Four cupholders accept up to extra large size beverage cups or 20 oz (.6 L) plastic bottles. Cupholders are dishwasher safe for cleaning. • The cupholders are removable to access a large storage • The basic console is removable from the vehicle for additional floor space by removing the cap and clip at the console base.

bin.

To Remove The Basic Floor Console 1. Remove the front anchor cup plug and clip. 2. Slide the console base forward while lifting slightly to clear the rear load floor hook.

3. Remove the console. To Reinstall The Basic Floor Console 1. Position the console at a slight angle (front slightly higher than the rear). 2. Slide the console rearward into the floor bracket/ hook. 3. Align the console until the front anchor cup plug hole is centered on the winch hole. 4. Reinstall the clip first and then while pushing down- ward on the console with slight pressure, reinstall the cover plug. 5. Pull up on the console to be sure it is firmly latched.

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WARNING!

In an accident, serious injury could result if the removable floor console is not properly installed. Always be sure the removable floor console is fully latched.

Premium Console — If Equipped The three-compartment console with sliding storage bin, sliding upper tray with storage and large console storage bin offers multiple configurations. • Four cupholders with dishwasher safe liners for clean- ing. The cupholders can accept plastic bottles, large cups or mugs with handles.

• Top tray storage • Upper storage bin can hold nine regular or 18 thin CDs

or other items

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• Large console center storage will store headphones for the available rear DVD entertainment system or other items • 12-Volt DC power outlet provides continuous power inside the console for cell phones or other electronics. • Rear occupant accessible • Multiple adjustments • Removable from vehicle for additional floor space.

Premium Console Features

1 — Top Release 2 — Center Release The top and center console sections slide forward and rearward to provide added user comfort. A one-piece cup

3 — Console Release

holder insert for both cavities can easily be removed for cleaning. The cupholders will also accommodate large size cups and 20 oz (.6 L) bottles. Position 1 shows the console closed with four cupholders and a convenient storage tray.

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Position 2 shows the raised storage tray revealing a large storage area below.

Console Position 1

Console Position 2

Dual Storage Bins Position 3 shows the top portion of the console in a rearward position. This is accomplished by lifting the upper most latch at the front of the console. This provides

232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE easy access to the storage area below and provides two of the four cupholders for the second row passengers.

Console Position 3

Position 4 shows the complete console in its rearmost position. Again, lifting second latch handle at the front of the console, allows complete access to a lower storage bin and provides additional cupholders for rear passengers.

Console Position 4

To Remove The Premium Floor Console 1. Pull up on the bottom release handle in the front of the console. 2. Lift centimeters.

the console up several

the rear of

inches/

3. Pull rearward to disengage from floor and remove console. To reinstall the console: 1. Position the console at a slight angle (rear slightly higher than the front). 2. Slide the console forward into the floor bracket. 3. Rotate the rear of the console down until it is resting on the floor bracket. 4. Push down on the rear of the console until it is seated in the rear floor bracket. 5. Pull up on the console to be sure it is firmly latched.

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WARNING!

In an accident, serious injury could result if the removable floor console is not properly installed. Always be sure the removable floor console is fully latched.

REAR WINDOW FEATURES

Rear Window Defroster

The rear window defroster button is located on the climate control (Mode) knob. Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after ap- proximately 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of operation, press the button a second time.

234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • You can turn off the heated mirror feature at anytime by pressing the rear window defroster switch a second time. • To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear win-

dow defroster only when the engine is operating.

CAUTION!

Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water.

(Continued)

CAUTION! (Continued)

• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra- sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. • Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.

LOAD-LEVELING SYSTEM The automatic load-leveling system will provide a level riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading conditions. A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling to complete depending on road surface conditions. If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15 hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The vehicle must be driven to reset the system.

ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED The crossbars and side rails are designed to carry the weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars. Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars. The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity. To move the crossbars, loosen the thumb screws located at the upper edge of each crossbar approximately six turns, then move the crossbar to the desired position, keeping the crossbars parallel to the rack frame. Once the crossbar is in place, retighten the thumb screws to lock the crossbar into position. Attempt to move the crossbar again to ensure that it has properly locked into position.

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NOTE: To help control wind noise when installing the crossbars make sure the arrows marked on the underside of the crossbars are facing the front of the vehicle. When the crossbars are not in use, the front crossbar should be fastened just forward of the middle support and the rear crossbar should be fastened at the rearmost position of the side rails. This will help reduce the amount of wind noise when the crossbars are not in use. The tie down holes on the crossbar ends should always be used to tie down the load. Check the straps frequently to be sure that the load remains securely attached.

CAUTION!

• Crossbars should remain equally spaced or paral- lel at any luggage rack position for proper func- tion. Noncompliance could result in damage to the luggage rack, cargo and/or vehicle.

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CAUTION! (Continued)

• To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 150 lbs (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible and secure the load appropri- ately. • Long loads which extend over the windshield, such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large frontal area should be secured to both the front and rear of the vehicle. • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care- fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck traffic, can add sudden upward lift to a load. This is especially true on large flat loads and may result in damage to the cargo or your vehicle.

WARNING!

Cargo must be securely tied before driving your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- sonal injury or property damage. Follow the Roof Rack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.

SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED Sun screens are available for second and third row seating windows. The screens store in the sill trim panels, and the tops of the windows are equipped with hooks that the sun screens attach to when pulled out.

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Sun Screen Retracted

Sun Screen Attaching To Retainer Clips

Gently pull up on the tab to raise the sun screen. Continue pulling the sun screen until the tab is near the top of the window.

Once the screen is completely to the top of the window, extend the top bar of the sun screen over the two hooks attached to the top of the window.

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Sun Screen Extended

To lower the sun screen, gently lift the tab upward to disengage the hooks, and feed the screen back into the base sill.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

CONTENTS

䡵 Instrument Panel Features 䡵 Instrument Cluster 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions 䡵 Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) — If

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Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
▫ CMTC Reset Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
▫ Compass/Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . 259

䡵 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)

Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266

▫ Trip Functions ▫ Compass Display ▫ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable

Features)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268

䡵 Sales Code (RER/REN) — AM/FM/CD/DVD

Radio – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
▫ Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition

System (VR) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273

240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Operating Instructions — uconnect威 phone

— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273

▫ Clock Setting Procedure

䡵 Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With

CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode . . . . 276
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD

And MP3 Audio Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
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. . . 284

▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode

䡵 Sales Code RES/RSC — AM/FM Stereo Radio

With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) And Sirius Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode . . . . 285

▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD

And MP3 Audio Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
. . . . . . . . . . . 293
. . . . . 295
. . . . 295

▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)

䡵 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
▫ Connecting The iPod威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
▫ Using This Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
▫ Controlling The iPod威 Using Radio Buttons 298
▫ Play Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
▫ List Or Browse Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300

䡵 uconnect威 studios (Satellite Radio) — If

Equipped (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU Radios Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
▫ System Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius

Identification Number (ESN/SID) . . . . . . . . . 302
303
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
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▫ Selecting uconnect威 studios (Satellite) Mode ▫ Satellite Antenna ▫ Reception Quality ▫ Operating Instructions — uconnect威 studios

(Satellite) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304

▫ Operating Instructions — uconnect威 phone

(If Equipped)

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▫ Operating Instructions — Video Entertainment System (VES)™ (If Equipped)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306

䡵 uconnect威 studios (Sirius Backseat TV™) — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307

䡵 Video Entertainment System (VES)™ — If

▫ Radio Operation ▫ CD Player

䡵 Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
309
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䡵 CD/DVD Maintenance 䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 䡵 Climate Controls

▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311

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▫ Rear Manual Climate Control

— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317

▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328

▫ Summer Operation ▫ Winter Operation

▫ Vacation/Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
▫ Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
▫ Outside Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
▫ Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
▫ A/C Air Filter— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 330

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES

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1 — Air Vents 2 — Instrument Cluster 3 — Shift Lever 4 — Radio

5 — Analog Clock 6 — Upper Glove Compartment 10 — Cup Holders 7 — Lower Glove Compart- ment 8 — Climate Controls

11 — Storage Bin 12 — Power Supply – 12V

9 — DVD – (If Equipped)

13 — Switch Bank 14 — Ignition Switch 15 — Dimmer Switch 16 — Headlight Switch

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS

1. Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the ON position. 2. Low Fuel Light

When the fuel level reaches approximately 2.0 gal (7.8 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until fuel is added.

3. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light

This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. The light will come on when the ignition is first turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the

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vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK position, the light should turn off. If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an autho- rized dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing. 4. Charging System Light

This light shows the status of the electrical charg- ing system. The light should come on when the ignition switch is first turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If the charging system light remains on, it means that the

246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho- rized dealer. 5. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light — If Equipped

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.

Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi- nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously

illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.

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CAUTION!

The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera- tion or sensor damage may result when using re- placement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.

6. Oil Pressure Warning Light

This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The light should turn on momentarily when the engine is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the

248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns on. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be checked under the hood. 7. Engine Temperature Warning Light

This light warns of an overheated engine condi- tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- proaches H , this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold. Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to pass H , the indicator will continuously flash and a continuous chime will occur until the engine is allowed to cool. If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also,

shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in Section 6
for more information. 8. Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed. 9. Turn Signal Indicators

The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated.

the vehicle has If the vehicle electronics sense that traveled about 1 mile (1.6 km) with the turn signals on, a continuous chime will sound to alert you to turn the signals off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb.

10. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light / Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning Light

The malfunction light for the Electronic Stabil- ity Program (ESP) is combined with Brake Assist System (BAS). The yellow “ESP/BAS Warning Light” comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. They should go out with the engine running. If the “ESP/BAS Warning Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in either the ESP or the BAS system. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see an authorized dealer as soon as possible. 11. Brake Warning Light

This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on, it may

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indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reservoir. If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) / Electronic Stability Program (ESP) sys- tem. In this case, the light will remain on until the condition has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop. The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is

250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level. The light will remain on until the cause is corrected. NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- tions. The vehicle should have service performed, and the brake fluid level checked. If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces- sary.

WARNING!

Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an accident. Have the vehicle checked immediately.

Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required. Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON position. The light should illuminate for approxi- mately two seconds. The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON position. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.

12. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped

This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi- mately 15 seconds, when the vehicle security alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed.

13. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light

This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds.

If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required. However, the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on. If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock

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brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the Ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. 14. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light / Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light

If this indicator light flashes during accelera- tion, apply as little throttle as possible. While driving, ease up on the accelerator. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road con- ditions, and do not switch off the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), or Traction Control System (TCS). 15. Tachometer The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear range. Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator.

252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 16. High Beam Indicator

This indicator shows that the high beam head- lights are on. Push the multifunction lever forward to switch the headlights to high beam, and pull toward yourself (normal position) to return to low beam. 17. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped

This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.

18. Seat Belt Reminder Light

When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this light will turn on for five to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will illuminate and the chime will sound. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in Section 2 for more information.

19. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of an onboard diagnostic system, called OBD, that monitors engine and automatic transmission con- trol systems. The light will illuminate when the key is in the ON position, before engine start. If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON, have the condition checked promptly. Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing. If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible if this occurs.

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CAUTION!

Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H” and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call an authorized deal- ership for service.

20. Airbag Warning Light

This light turns on and remains on for seven seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. 21. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.

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WARNING!

A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer- ship for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see Section 7
of this manual. Follow the warnings under the Cool- ing System Pressure Cap paragraph.

22. Trip / Odometer Display Reset Button — Base Cluster / Premium Cluster Press this button to change the display from odometer to either of two trip odometer settings. The letter “A” or “B” will appear when in the trip odometer mode. Push in and hold the button for two seconds to reset the trip odometer to 0 miles (0 km). The odometer must be in TRIP mode to reset it.

NOTE: On the Base cluster, the reset button toggles between odometer, Trip A, Trip B and outside tempera- ture. To reset a message display on Base Cluster (Change Oil Required, gASCAP, gATE, LoCOOL, LoWASH, no- FUSE), push and hold the button until the display resets (approximately two seconds). 23. Shift Lever Indicator The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the instrument cluster. It displays the gear position of the automatic transmission. NOTE: You must apply the brakes before shifting from PARK.

24. Message Display Area When the appropriate conditions exist, the following odometer messages will display:

CHAngE OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oil Change Required HOTOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transaxle Oil Temperature Exceeds Safe Threshold door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door Ajar gATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liftgate Ajar gASCAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel Cap Fault hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hood Ajar noFUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuse Fault LoCOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low Coolant LoWASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low Washer Fluid LoW tirE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low Tire Pressure NOTE: Some of the above warnings will be displayed in the Compass Mini-Trip Computer / Electronic Vehicle Information Center Display Area located in the instru- ment cluster.

to ”Compass Mini-Trip Computer

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Refer (CMTC) Display— If Equipped” / ”Electronic Vehicle Informa- tion Center (EVIC) Display — If Equipped” later in this section, for more information. LoW tirE When the appropriate condition exists, the odometer display will toggle between LoW and tirE for three cycles. HOTOIL When this message is displayed there is a transaxle over-temperature condition. When this condition occurs, the “HOTOIL” message will be displayed in the odom- eter along with a chime. If this message appears, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle or faster, with the transmission in NEU- TRAL, until the light goes off.

256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: When this message is displayed, bring the vehicle to a stop and idle the engine until the message clears. CHAngE OIL Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The CHAngE OIL message will flash in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately 12 seconds, after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle-based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style. Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the Trip / Odometer Display reset button on the

instrument cluster. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance), perform the following steps. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (do not start the engine). 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. If the indicator message illuminates when you NOTE: start the engine, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary, repeat these steps. 25. Odometer The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. U.S. federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the

correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There- fore, if the odometer reading is changed during repair or replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading before and after the service, so that the correct mileage can be determined. 26. Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) or Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display— If Equipped

Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) Display — If Equipped On vehicles equipped with Compass Mini-Trip Com- puter (CMTC), the display provides the outside tempera- ture, one of eight compass headings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing, and the current radio station. For more information refer to “Compass Mini- Trip Computer” in this section.

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Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display — If Equipped The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. For more information refer to “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information (EVIC)” in this section. 27. Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) Display Button Press the left reset button to scroll through sub-menus (i.e., Outside Temperature, Trip Functions: AVG Fuel Economy, DTE, Elapsed Time, and Units). Press and hold the reset button for approximately two seconds, to reset the display shown. 28. Fuel Door Reminder

The arrow in this symbol is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is located on the left side of the vehicle.

258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: • The compass on your vehicle is self-calibrating, elimi- nating the need to manually calibrate the compass. • If the vehicle is equipped with a Chrysler uconnect™ gps (Navigation Radio), the NAV system will provide the compass direction, and the variance and calibra- tion menus will be unavailable. The compass will perform accurately, based on GPS signals instead of the Earths magnetic field.

The Compass Mini-Trip Computer is located in the instrument cluster and features a driver-interactive dis- play (displays information on outside temperature, com- pass direction, and trip information).

CMTC Reset Buttons

CMTC Reset Button Press the left reset button located on the instrument cluster to scroll through sub menus (i.e., Trip Functions: AVG Fuel Economy, DTE, Elapsed Time, and Units). To reset the display shown, turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then press and hold the reset button for approximately two seconds. When the appropriate conditions exist, the following messages will display: NE . . . . . . . Eight-point compass headings are displayed (N, S, E, W, NE, NW, SE, SW) 14°F. . . . . . . . . . . . Temperature (Fahrenheit or Celsius) AVG . . . . . . . . . Average Fuel Economy (U.S. or Metric) DTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Distance to Empty ET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elapsed Time P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Park Assist On/Off

Should this wrench symbol display with the letter P next to it, your Park Assist System needs servicing. Contact an authorized dealer.

CMTC Trip Odometer (ODO) This display shows the distance traveled since the last reset. Press and release the right button on the instrument cluster to switch from odometer, to trip A or trip B. Press and hold the right button, while the odometer/trip odometer is displayed, to reset. Trip A Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last reset. Trip B Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last reset.

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Compass/Temperature Display

Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To ensure compass accu- racy, the compass variance should be properly set accord- ing to the variance map for the zone where the vehicle will be driven. When properly set, the compass will automatically account for this difference. NOTE: • A good calibration requires a level surface and an environment free from large metallic objects such as railroad buildings, bridges, underground cables, tracks, etc. • Magnetic and battery powered devices, (such as cell phones, iPod’s, radar detectors, PDA’s and laptops) should be kept away from the top of the instrument

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panel. This is where the compass module is located and such devices may interfere and cause false com- pass readings.

Compass Variance Map

To Set the Variance Start the engine and leave the transmission gear selector lever in the PARK position. Press and hold the CMTC

reset button (for approximately ten seconds) until the current variance zone number is displayed. To change the zone, press and release the CMTC reset button to increase the variance one step. Repeat as necessary until the desired variance is achieved. NOTE: The factory default zone is 8. During program- ming, the zone value will wrap around from zone 15 to zone 1. Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic or inaccurate, and the variance has been properly set, you may wish to manu- ally recalibrate the compass. To manually calibrate the compass: 1. Start the engine and leave the transmission in the PARK position.

2. Press and hold the CMTC reset button (for approxi- mately 10 seconds) until the current variance zone num- ber is displayed. 3. Release the CMTC reset button, then press and hold again for approximately 10 seconds, until the direction is displayed, with the CAL indicator on continuously in the display. 4. To complete the compass calibration, drive the vehicle in one or more complete 360–degree circles, under 5 mph (8 km/h) in an area free from power lines and large metallic objects, until the CAL indicator turns off. The compass will now function normally.

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.

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Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)

This system conveniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: • System Status display

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• Vehicle information warning message displays • Tire Pressure Monitor System • Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) • Compass display • Outside temperature display • Trip computer functions • Audio Modes display

EVIC Menu / Step Control Button, as it appears on the left side of the steer- ing column.

change

displayed will

Press and release the MENU button, and the mode between Compass/Temperature, Trip, System Status, and Personal Settings. Press the STEP button to scroll through sub menus (i.e., Trip Functions, Avg. Fuel Economy, DTE, Elapsed Time, and Units).

Steering Wheel EVIC Compass/Temp Control Button, as it appears on the right side of the steering column.

Press and release the Compass/Temperature button to for instant access to the Compass/ Temperature screens.

Press this button to RESET Trip Functions and change Personal Settings.

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Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays the following messages: • Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime, if vehicle is in • Liftgate Ajar (chime will sound when vehicle starts • Hood Ajar (if equipped with hood switch) • Check TPM System (refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring • Turn Signal On

System” in Section 5 of this manual)

moving)

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• RKE Battery Low • LOW WASHER FLUID • Oil Change Required • Left Front Turn Signal Light Out • Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out • Right Front Turn Signal Light Out • Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out • Park Assist Disabled • Service Park Assist System • Personal Settings Not Available — Vehicle Not in Park • Blind Spot System Off — This message is displayed when the ignition is turned to ON to indicate the Blind Spot System has been turned off.

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• Blind Spot System Not Available — This message is displayed to indicate the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is temporarily unavailable due to sensor block- age, electronic interference, or other ⬙temporary⬙ con- ditions. When this message is displayed both outside rear view icons will be illuminated. If electronic inter- ference is present, the BSM system will illuminate the icon only on the side of interference as long as interference is present. • Service Blind Spot System — This message is dis- played to indicate the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is permanently unavailable. The driver will receive an EVIC message and the BSM display warn- ing in both mirrors will be permanently illuminated. If this message is present see an authorized dealer.

Oil Change Required Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The Oil Change Required message will

flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds, after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty-cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style. Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the Menu button. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance) perform the following steps. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (do not start the engine). 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.

If the indicator message illuminates when you NOTE: start the engine, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary, repeat these steps. Trip Functions Press and release the MENU button until one of the following Trip Functions displays in the EVIC. Press the STEP button to scroll through all the Trip Computer functions. The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- tion. 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 average reading before the reset.

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Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level. NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value. When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km) estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change to a text display of ⬙LOW FUEL.⬙ This display will continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the ⬙LOW FUEL⬙ text and a new DTE value will display.

266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position. Display Units of Measure in: To make your selection, press and release the STEP button until “ENGLISH” or “METRIC” appears. To Reset the Display Reset will only occur while a resettable function is being displayed. Press and release the RESET button once to clear the resettable function being displayed. To reset all resettable functions, press and release the RESET button a second time, within three seconds of resetting the currently-displayed function (Reset ALL will display during this three-second window).

Compass Display

The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is facing. Press and release the compass button to display one of eight com- pass readings, and the outside temperature.

Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to manually reset the compass. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display CAL until the compass is calibrated. You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the CAL indicator displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally.

Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the CAL indicator does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the compass into the Calibration Mode manually, as follows: 1. Turn ON the ignition switch. 2. Press the MENU button until Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached. 3. Press the STEP button until “Calibrate Compass” is displayed in the EVIC. 4. Press and release the RESET button to start the cali- bration. The “CAL” indicator will be displayed in the EVIC. 5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” indicator turns off. The compass will now function normally.

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Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences, the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly set, the compass will automatically compensate for the differences, and provide the most accurate compass heading. For the most accurate compass performance, the compass must be set using the following steps. NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Cell Phones, Lap- tops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass module is located, and it can cause interference with the compass sensor, and it may give false readings.

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Compass Variance Map

1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Press and hold the compass button for approximately two seconds.

3. Press the STEP button until “Compass Variance” mes- sage, and the last variance zone number, displays in the EVIC. 4. Press and release the STEP button until the proper variance zone is selected, according to the map. 5. Press and release the compass button to exit. Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) Personal Settings allows you to set and recall features when the transmission is in PARK. If the transmission is out of PARK or the vehicle begins moving, a warning message PERSONAL SETTING NOT AVAILABLE , followed in three seconds by, VEHICLE NOT IN PARK. Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set- tings displays in the EVIC. Use the Step button to display one of the following choices.

Language When in this display you may select one of five lan- guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the RESET button while in this display to select English, Spanish (Español), French (Français), Italian (Italiano), German (Deutsch), and Dutch (Nederlands). Then, as you continue, the information will display in the selected language. Auto Door Locks When ON is selected, all doors will lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h). To make your selection, press and release the RESET button until ON or OFF appears. Auto UNLK On Exit When ON is selected, all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or

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NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened. To make your selection, press and release the RESET button until ON or OFF appears. RKE Unlock When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, you must press the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button twice, to unlock the passen- ger’s doors. When All Doors 1st Press is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button. To make your selection, press and release the RESET button until “Driver Door 1st Press” or “All Doors 1st Press” appears. RKE Linked To Memory When this feature is selected the memory seat, mirror, and radio settings will return to the memory set position when the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button is pressed. If

270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL this feature is not selected then the memory seat, mirror, and radio settings can only return to the memory set position using the door mounted switch. Pressing the RESET button when in this display will select ⬙Yes⬙ or ⬙No.⬙ Flash Lamp Lock When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmitter. This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected. To make your selection, press and release the RESET button until ON or OFF appears. Headlamp Off Delay When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press and release the RESET button until 0, 30, 60, or 90
appears.

Easy Exit Seat This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press and release the RESET button until YES (Y) or NO (N) appears. NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set to ON) when the RKE transmitter is used to unlock the door. Refer to “Easy Entry/Exit Seat” under “Driver Memory Seat” in Section 3 of this manual for more information. Tilt MIRR. In Reverse When this feature is selected and the vehicle is placed in a reverse gear, the side mirrors tilt downward to allow the driver to see into the previous blind spot and avoid objects in close proximity to the rear of the vehicle.

Key-Off Power Delay When this feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, uconnect™ phone (if equipped), DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF. Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature. To make your selection, press and release the RESET button until Off, 45 sec., 5 min., or 10 min. appears. ILLUMIN. 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 RKE transmitter. To make your selec- tion, press and release the RESET button until “OFF,” “30 sec.,” “60 sec.,” or “90 sec.” appears. Blind Spot Alert There are 3 selections when operating Blind Spot Alert. By pressing and releasing the RESET button once, the

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Blind Spot Alert feature can be activated in “Blind Spot Alert Lights” mode. When this mode is selected the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will only show a visual alert in the outside mirrors. By pressing and releasing the RESET button a second time “Blind Spot Alert Lights/CHM” mode is activated. In this mode the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) will show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as an audible alert when the turn signal is on. When “Blind Spot Alert Off” is selected the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is deactivated. If your vehicle has experienced any damage in NOTE: the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor alignment. Having a sensor that is misaligned will result in the BSM not operating to specification.

272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Park ASST. System When enable is selected, the Rear Park Assist System is activated. When disable is selected the system is deacti- vated and the instrument cluster will display the ⬙PARK ASSIST DISABLED⬙ message. To make your selection, press and release the RESET button until ENABLE or DISABLE appears. Display Units of Measure In The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) 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. Door Alert When this feature is selected the signal lamps activate when power or manual sliding doors are in operation, signaling other drivers that someone may be exiting or entering the vehicle.

Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. This feature may be selected with or without the Flash Lamp Lock feature. To make your selection, press and release the RESET button until ON or OFF appears. Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate, and remain on for up to 90 seconds, when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter. To make your selec- tion, press and release the RESET button until OFF, 30 sec., 60 sec., or 90 sec. appears. Automatic High Beams — If Equipped When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To make your selection, press and release the RESET button until “ON” or “OFF” appears. Refer to “SmartBeams” in Section 3.

Rain Sensing Intermittent Wipers — If Equipped When ON is selected, the system will automatically activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on the windshield. To make your selection, press and release the RESET button until “ON” or “OFF” appears. When OFF is selected, the system reverts to the standard intermittent wiper operation.

SALES CODE (RER/REN) — AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO – IF EQUIPPED

NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate. The REN and RER radios contain a CD/DVD player, USB port, and a 30-gigabyte hard drive (HDD). Sirius Satellite Radio is optional. The 6.5 in (16.5 cm) touch screen allows for easy menu selection. The RER radio also contains a Global Positioning System (GPS)-based Navigation system.

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Refer to your uconnect威 tunes (REN) or (RER) user’s manual for detailed operating instructions. Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition System (VR) — If Equipped For the radio, refer to “Voice Recognition System (VR)” in Section 3. Operating Instructions — uconnect姞 phone — If Equipped Refer to “uconnect威 phone” in Section 3. Clock Setting Procedure uconnect威 gps — RER only The GPS receiver used in this system is synchronized to the time data being transmitted by the GPS satellite. The satellite clock is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This is the worldwide standard for time. This makes the system’s clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone and daylight savings information is set.

274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To Manually Set the Clock — RER/REN 1. Turn on the radio. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. 3. Touch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed. The clock 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. 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 radio. 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 radio is turned off. Proceed as follows to change the current setting:

1. Turn on the radio. 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. Changing the Time Zone 1. Turn on the radio. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen.

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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.

276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)

NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate.

RES Radio

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. Push 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 switch

to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping, until you release it. TIME Button Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time and radio frequency. Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob. 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink.

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the minutes using the right side TUNE/ 4. Adjust SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to save time change. 5. To exit, press any button/knob, or wait five seconds. RW/FF Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either AM or FM frequencies. TUNE Control Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones.

278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers.

Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone, balance, and fade. AM/FM Button Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode. SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window. Select the button (1 to 6) you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET/RND button, the station will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory. You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and

SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The stations 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 stations that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM stations). DISC Button Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from AM/FM modes to Disc modes.

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Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play NOTE: • The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.

position to operate the radio.

Inserting Compact Disc(s) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display. If a CD does not go into the slot more than 1.0 in (2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and must be ejected before a new disc can be loaded.

280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the track number, and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1.

CAUTION!

away and jam the player mechanism.

• This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism. • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel • RES is a single CD player. Do not attempt to insert • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the other side is a CD) should not be used, and they can cause damage to the player.

a second CD if one is already loaded.

EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD

Press the EJECT button to eject the CD.

If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). SEEK Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of

the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes. 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 and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button 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/FM Button Press the button to select either AM or FM mode.

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SET/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.

282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 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 in this 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result display.) • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three- • Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three-

character extension)

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 ⬙keep disc open after writing⬙ 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 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 rate.

MPEG Specifi-

cation

Sampling Fre- quency (kHz)

MPEG-1 Audio

Layer 3

48, 44.1, 32

Bit Rate (kbps)

320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32

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MPEG Specifi-

cation

Sampling Fre- quency (kHz)

MPEG-2 Audio

Layer 3

24, 22.05, 16

Bit Rate (kbps)

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.

284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following: • Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than • Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer • Number of files and folders - Loading times will

to load than non-multisession discs

CD-R media

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. 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 DISC/AUX button will change the mode to auxiliary 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. 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).

SALES CODE RES/RSC — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO

NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate.

RES/RSC Radio

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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. Push 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 switch

286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it. Voice Recognition System (Radio) — If Equipped Refer to “Voice Recognition System (VR)” in Section 3. Voice Recognition Button uconnect™ phone — If Equipped Press this button to operate the uconnect™ phone feature (if equipped). Refer to “uconnect™ phone” in Section 3. If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With UConnect” message will display on the radio screen. Phone Button uconnect™ phone — If Equipped Press this button to operate the uconnect™ phone feature (if equipped). Refer to “uconnect™ phone” in Section 3.

If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With UConnect” message will display on the radio screen. TIME Button Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time and radio frequency. Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob. 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. the minutes using the right side TUNE/ 4. Adjust SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to save time change.

5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds. The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button. For vehicles equipped with satellite radio, press the SETUP button, use the TUNE/SCROLL control to select SET CLOCK, and then follow the above procedure, starting at Step 2. For vehicles not equipped with satellite radio, press the SETUP button and then follow the above procedure, starting at Step 2. INFO Button Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only). RW/FF Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either AM or FM frequencies.

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TUNE Control Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE/

288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone, balance, and fade. 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. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Music Type information. Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following format types:

Program Type

No program type or un-

defined

Adult Hits Classical

Classic Rock

College Country

Foreign Language

Information

Jazz News

Nostalgia

Oldies

Personality

Public

16-Digit Character Dis-

play

None

Adlt Hit Classicl Cls Rock College Country Language

Inform Jazz News

Nostalga Oldies Persnlty Public

Program Type

Rhythm and Blues Religious Music Religious Talk

Rock Soft

Soft Rock

Soft Rhythm and Blues

Sports Talk Top 40
Weather

16-Digit Character Dis-

play R & B

Rel Musc Rel Talk

Rock Soft

Soft Rck Soft R&B

Sports Talk Top 40
Weather

By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289
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: • Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow you to set the clock. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the minutes. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to save changes.

AM/FM Button Press the button to select either AM or FM mode.

290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window. Select the button (1 to 6) you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET/RND button, the station will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory. You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The stations 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 stations that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM stations). DISC/AUX Button Pressing the DISC/AUX button will allow you to switch from AM/FM modes to DISC/AUX mode. Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play NOTE: • The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact

position to operate the radio.

discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.

Inserting Compact Disc(s) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display. If a CD does not go into the slot more than 1.0 in (2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and must be ejected before a new disc can be loaded. If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the track number, and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1.

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CAUTION!

away and jam the player mechanism.

• This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism. • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel • RES is a single CD player. Do not attempt to insert • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the other side is a CD) should not be used, and they can cause damage to the player.

a second CD if one is already loaded.

EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD

Press the EJECT button to eject the CD.

292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). SEEK Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes. 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 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/FM Button Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. SET/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 SET/RND button a second time to stop Ran- dom 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 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

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293

• 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 in this 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result display.) • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three- • Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three-

character extension)

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).

294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Discs created with an option such as ⬙keep disc open after writing⬙ 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 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 Specifi-

cation

Sampling Fre- quency (kHz)

MPEG-1 Audio

Layer 3

48, 44.1, 32

MPEG-2 Audio

Layer 3

24, 22.05, 16

Bit Rate (kbps)

320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32
160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24,

16, 8