audio DODGE CALIBER 2012 1.G User Guide
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler Group LLC....2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit...............4
Instrument Cluster .............6
GETTING STARTEDKeyFob...................8
Remote Start................8
Theft Alarm .................9
Seat Belt ..................9
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) — Air Bags ............10
Child Restraints .............11
Front Seats ................13
Rear Seats ................15
Heated Seats ...............15
Tilt Steering Column ...........16
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEEngine Break-In Recommendations . . . 17
Turn Signal/Lights Lever .........17
Wiper/Washer Lever ...........18
Speed Control ..............19
AutoStick
®................20
Manual Climate Controls .........21
Automatic Temperature Controls
(ATC) ...................21
Power Sunroof ..............22
Wind Buffeting ..............23
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System ......24
Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) . . 26
Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio
(Sales Code RES + RSC) .........28
Media Center 230 (Sales Code REQ) . . 30
Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code
RBZ/RHB) ................33
Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio/Travel
Link ....................41
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......44
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control .........45
Uconnect™ Phone ............46
Uconnect™ Voice Command .......48
Bluetooth
®Streaming Audio .......50
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ...............50
Programmable Features .........51Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink
®) ...............52
Power Inverter ..............54
Power Outlet ...............55
UTILITYTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings) ..........56
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.) .............57
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES24-Hour Towing Assistance .......58
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . . 58
If Your Engine Overheats .........62
Automatic Transmission Overheating . . 62
Jacking And Tire Changing ........63
Jump-Starting Procedures ........68
Shift Lever Override ...........71
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ........72
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........73
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .......74
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood............75
Engine Compartment ...........76
Fluids And Capacities ..........78
Maintenance Chart ............79
Fuses ...................82
Tire Pressures ...............83
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .......84
Exterior Bulbs ..............84
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer Center . . 85
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer
Center...................85
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired . . 85
Publications Ordering ..........85
Reporting Safety Defects In
The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C. .............86
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By MOPAR®...87
INDEX..................88
FAQ (How To?)Frequently Asked Questions .......91
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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A. Turn Signal/Lights Lever (behindsteering wheel) pg. 17
B. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 50
C. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Button pg. 50
D. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
E. Wiper/Washer Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 18
F. Audio System (non-touch-screen-radio shown) pg. 24 G. Climate Controls pg. 21
H. Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter pg. 55
I. Transmission Gear Selector
J. SWITCH PANEL
− Heated Seat Switches pg. 15
− Electronic Stability Control pg. 58
− Hazard Switch K. Speed Control Lever pg. 19
L. Steering Wheel Tilt Lever (below
steering wheel at base of instrument
panel) pg. 16
M. Hood Release pg. 75
N. Power Mirrors
O. Power Door Locks
P. Power Windows
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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Store Radio Presets• Press the “SET/RND” button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6).
• A second station may be added to each push button. Press the “SET/RND” button twice and SET 2 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6).
CD/DISC Operation
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Press to seek through CD tracks.
• Hold either button to bypass tracks without stopping.
SET/RND Button (Random Play) • Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play.
• This feature plays the selections on the CD in random order to provide an interesting change of pace.
Audio Jack Operation
• The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a cassetteplayer, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system, using a
3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
• Pressing the “AUX” button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the Audio Jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to play through
the vehicle's speakers.
• The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons. The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device.
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Radio Operation
Seek Up/Down Buttons• Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands.
• Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping.
Store Radio Presets • Press the “SET/RND” button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6).
• A second station may be added to each push button. Press the “SET/RND” button twice and SET 2 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6).
Music Type • Press the “MUSIC TYPE” button to activate this mode. Press the “MUSIC TYPE” button again or turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to select the desired music
type (Adult Hits, Country, Jazz, Oldies, Rock, etc.).
• Once a music type is chosen and the icon is displayed, press either “SEEK” button and the radio will only search for stations with the selected music type.
NOTE: The Music Type function only operates when in FM mode.
SETUP Button • Pressing the “SETUP” button allows you to select between items that are available in that particular mode.
• Turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to scroll through the entries. Push the “AUDIO/SELECT” button to select an entry and make changes.
Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio
• Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio gives you over 130 channels, including 100%commercial-free music from nearly every genre, plus all your favorite sports, news,
talk and entertainment channels–all with crystal clear, coast-to-coast coverage, all
in one place and all at your fingertips.
• To access Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio, press the “SAT” hard-key.
CD/DISC Operation
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Press to seek through CD tracks.
• Hold either button to bypass tracks without stopping.
SET/RND Button (Random Play) • Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play.
• This feature plays the selections on the CD in random order to provide an interesting change of pace.
LIST Button • Press the “LIST” button to bring up a list of all folders on the CD. Scroll up or down the list by turning the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob.
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• To select a folder from the list, press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob and theradio will begin playing the files contained in that folder.
Audio Jack Operation
• The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a cassetteplayer, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system, using a
3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
• Pressing the “AUX” button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the Audio Jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to play through
the vehicle's speakers.
• The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons. The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device.
Media Center 230 (Sales Code REQ)
NOTE:
• Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice Command and
Uconnect™ Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the
Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the
feature, or see a message on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available” if you
do not.
• Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be used when driving
because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving.
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Clock Setting
• Press and hold the “TIME” button until the hours blink; turn the “TUNE/SCROLL”control knob to set the hours.
• Press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob until the minutes begin to blink; turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to set the minutes.
• Press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to save the time change.
• To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds.
Equalizer, Balance And Fade
• Press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob and BASS, MID, TREBLE, BALANCE and FADE will display. Rotate the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to select the desired
setting.
Radio Operation
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands.
• Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping.
Store Radio Presets • Press the “SET” button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6).
• A second station may be added to each push button. Press the “SET” button twice and SET 2 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6).
Music Type • Press the “MUSIC TYPE” button to activate this mode. Press the “MUSIC TYPE” button again or turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to select the desired music
type (Adult Hits, Country, Jazz, Oldies, Rock, etc.).
• Once a music type is chosen and the icon is displayed, press the SEEK button and the radio will only search for stations with the selected music type.
NOTE: The Music Type function only operates when in FM mode.
SETUP Button • Pressing the “SETUP” button allows you to select between items that are available in that particular mode.
• Turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to scroll through the entries. Push the “AUDIO/SELECT” button to select an entry and make changes.
Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio
• Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio gives you over 130 channels, including 100%commercial-free music from nearly every genre, plus all your favorite sports, news,
talk and entertainment channels–all with crystal clear, coast-to-coast coverage, all
in one place and all at your fingertips.
• To access Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio, press the “SAT” hard-key.
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CD/DISC Operation
Seek Up/Down Buttons• Press to seek through CD tracks.
• Hold either button to bypass tracks without stopping.
LIST Button • Press the “LIST” button to bring up a list of all folders on the CD. Scroll up or down the list by turning the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob.
• To select a folder from the list, press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob and the radio will begin playing the files contained in that folder.
How To Load Multiple CDs/DVDs • Press the “LOAD” button and then press the button with the corresponding number (1–6) where the CD is being loaded. The radio will display PLEASE WAIT
and prompt when to INSERT DISC.
• After the radio displays INSERT DISC, insert the CD into the player. The radio display will show LOADING DISC when the disc is loading and “READING DISC”
when the radio is reading the disc.
• Press the eject button and then the corresponding number (1–6) to eject the desired disc.
Audio Jack Operation
• The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a cassetteplayer, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system, using a
3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
• Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the Audio Jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to play through the
vehicle's speakers.
• The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons. The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device.
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Equalizer, Balance And Fade
Audio Control Menu• Press the “AUDIO” hard-key on theright side of the radio.
• Use either the arrow soft-keys or the cross-hair on the screen to change
Balance and Fade. The “CENTER”
soft-key resets the settings.
• Touch the “Equalizer” soft-key and use either the arrow soft-keys or the sliders on the screen to adjust BASS, MID, and/or TREBLE.
Display Settings
• Press the “MENU” hard-key and touchthe “Display Settings” soft-key to
access the Display Settings menu.
• Select the “Daytime Colors” soft-key to switch to manual daytime mode and to
adjust the brightness of the display
using daytime colors.
• Select the “Nighttime Colors” soft-key to switch to manual nighttime mode and to adjust the brightness of the display using nighttime colors.
• Select the “Auto Color Mode” soft-key to switch to automatic daytime/nighttime mode and to control the brightness of the display using the dimmer switch of the
vehicle.
• Touch the “EXIT” soft-key to save your settings.
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CD/DVD Disc Operation
• Press the “MEDIA” hard key to display the media source tabs at the top of thescreen. Select the source by touching the “HDD,” “DISC,” or “AUX” media source
soft-key tab.
NOTE: Your Touch-Screen Radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate
mode when something is first connected or inserted into the system.
Insert a CD/DVD Disc• To insert a disc, press the “LOAD” hard-key.
• With the printed side upwards, insert the disc into the disc slot of the radio. The radio pulls the disc in automatically and closes the flip screen. The radio selects
the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized, and starts playing the first track.
The display shows “Reading...” during this process.
Seek Up/Seek Down • Press the “Seek Up” or “Seek Down” soft-keys to seek through tracks in Disc Mode. Hold either Seek to bypass tracks without stopping.
Audio Jack Operation
• The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a cassetteplayer, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system, using a
3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
• Pressing the “MEDIA” hard-key and then the “AUX” soft-key to change the mode to auxiliary device if the Audio Jack is connected, allowing the music from your
portable device to play through the vehicle's speakers.
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• The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons. Thevolume may be controlled using the radio or portable device.
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Operation
• The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) mode gives you access to the audio files on the internalhard disk drive. It functions similar to a CD player, with the exception that the
internal HDD can hold more tracks.
• It is also possible to import display pictures to the internal hard disk drive. The pictures can be displayed on the right half of the radio screen.
• Before using the HDD mode, you will need to copy songs and pictures to the internal hard drive. Songs and pictures can be added to the hard drive by using a
CD or USB device (e.g. thumb drive or memory stick).
NOTE: WMA/MP3 Files and Selective Songs from a CD can also be added to the HDD.
See the Media Center 430/430N User's Manual for more information.
Copying Music From CD• Press the “LOAD” hard-key.
• Insert a disc, then press the “MENU” hard-key. • Touch the “MY FILES” soft-key, thenselect “MY MUSIC.”
• Touch the “Add Music Files to HDD” soft-key, then touch the “From Disc”
soft-key in the next screen to start the
process.
NOTE:
• You might need to select the folder or title depending on the CD, then press
“DONE” to start the copy process.
• The copy progress is shown in the lower left corner of the screen.
Copying Music From USB • The USB port on the radio face plate allows you to copy files to your hard drive. To access, lift up on the cover.
• Insert a USB device (e.g. thumb drive or memory stick), then select “MY MUSIC.”
• Touch the “Add Music Files to HDD” soft-key, then touch the “From USB” soft-key in the next screen.
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