instrument panel DODGE CALIBER SRT 2009 1.G User Guide

Heated Seats — If Equipped
This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats.
The controls for front heated seats are located on the
center instrument panel area. The switch indicator lights
will show when the High or Low heat is on.
Press the switch once to choose High (two
lights), press it a second time to choose Low
(one light), press it a third time to turn the
heater Off (no lights).
When High is selected, the heaters provide a boosted
heat level during the first four minutes of operation after
heating is activated. The heat output then drops to the
normal High-level. If High is selected, the system will
automatically switch to Low after about 30 minutes of
continuous operation. At that time, the number of illu-
minated LEDs changes from two to one, indicating the
change. Operation on Low heating also turns off auto-
matically after about 30 minutes.NOTE:If High is selected, heat will be felt within two to
three minutes.
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even
at low temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat
that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or
cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.
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To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately
8 in (20 cm) and then drop it. This should secure both
latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully
closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the
headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight beam
selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights,
the passing lights and fog lights. The multifunction lever
is located on the left side of the steering column.
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Headlights, Parking Lights and Instrument Panel
Lights
Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent
for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for
headlight operation.To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the center portion of the multifunction lever up or
down.
Headlight Control
Dimmer Control
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features................ 161
Turbo Boost Gauge..................... 162
Instrument Cluster..................... 163
Instrument Cluster Descriptions............ 164
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC).............................. 174
▫EVIC Functions...................... 176
▫Performance Pages — If Equipped........ 177
▫Compass/Temperature/Audio — If
Equipped.......................... 180▫Average Fuel Economy................ 180
▫Distance To Empty (DTE)............... 180
▫Elapsed Time....................... 181
▫Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) —
If Equipped......................... 181
▫Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)........................... 181
Setting The Compass Variance And Compass
Calibration........................... 185
▫Compass Variance.................... 1854

▫Compass Calibration.................. 186
Electronic Digital Clock................. 187
▫Clock Setting Procedure................ 187
Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And
6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX
Jack)................................ 188
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode....... 188
▫Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . 197
▫Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files........ 199
▫List Button (Disc Mode For
MP3/WMA Play)..................... 201
▫Info Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play)............................. 201AM/FM/CD/DVD Multimedia System Radio
(RER/REN) – If Equipped................ 204
▫Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition
System (VR) — If Equipped............. 204
▫Operating Instructions — Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect)—
If Equipped......................... 204
▫Clock Setting Procedure................ 204
Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)................ 207
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode...... 207
▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play.................. 210
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............. 212
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.... 215
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Sales Code RES/RSC — AM/FM Stereo Radio
With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) And Sirius
Radio............................... 216
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode...... 216
▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play.................. 222
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............. 224
▫List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 227
▫Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 227
Satellite Radio — If Equipped
(REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU Radios Only)..... 228
▫System Activation.................... 228
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID)......... 229
▫Selecting Satellite Mode................ 229▫Satellite Antenna..................... 230
▫Reception Quality.................... 230
▫Operating Instructions — Satellite Mode.... 230
▫Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone
(If Equipped)........................ 233
▫Operating Instructions — Video
Entertainment System (VES)™
(If Equipped)........................ 233
KickerHigh Performance Sound System With
Driver-Selectable Surround (DSS) –
If Equipped........................... 233
Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped........................... 236
▫Radio Operation..................... 236
▫CD Player.......................... 237
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CD/DVD Maintenance.................. 237
Radio Operation And Cellular Phones....... 238
Climate Controls...................... 238▫Climate Controls..................... 238
▫Air Filtration System — If Equipped....... 243
▫Operating Tips...................... 244
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 - Air Outlets 5 - Glove Compartment 9 - Hazard Warning Flasher Switch
2 - Demisters 6 - Beverage Cooler 10 - Passenger Airbag Disable Light
3 - Instrument Cluster 7 - Storage Cubby 11 - Boost Gauge
4 - Radio 8 - Climate Controls
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TURBO BOOST GAUGE
Your vehicle is equipped with a boost gauge that indi-
cates the intake manifold pressure relative to barometric
pressure. The engine management system in your vehicle
intelligently regulates intake manifold pressure based on
environmental (ambient) and engine operating condi-
tions.
Turbo Boost Gauge
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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