radio controls DODGE CARAVAN 2007 4.G Owners Manual

NOTE:The power window switches, radio, power
outlets, and removable console (if equipped), will remain
active for up to 45 seconds after the ignition switch has
been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel
this feature.
WARNING!
NEVER leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in
the ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.Ignition Key Position
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Heated Seats — If Equipped
This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats.
The controls for the heated seats are located on the
instrument panel above the radio. You may choose LOW, HIGH or No Heat. The switch
position as well as an indicator light will show when the
LOW or HIGH heat is ON.
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.
Heated seat switches
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radio, power vent windows, power outlets, and remov-
able center console, when the ignition switch is turned off
or until the key is removed and either front door is
opened.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
The HomeLink Universal Transceiver replaces up to
three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper-
ate devices such as garage door openers, motorized
gates, or home lighting. It triggers these devices at the
push of a button. The Universal Transceiver operates off
your vehicle’s battery and charging system; no batteries
are needed.
NOTE: The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is dis-
abled when the Vehicle Theft Alarm is active.
For additional information on HomeLink , call 1–800–
355–3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com.
WARNING!
A moving garage door can cause injury to people and
pets in the path of the door. People or pets could be
seriously or fatally injured. Only use this transceiver
with a garage door opener that has a “stop and
reverse” feature as required by federal safety stan-
dards. This includes most garage door opener mod-
els manufactured after 1982. Do not use a garage
door opener without these safety features it could
cause injury or death. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515
or, on the Internet at www.homelink.com for safety
information or assistance.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instrument Panels And Controls ............208

Base Instrument Cluster ..................209

Instrument Cluster With Tach ..............210

Instrument Cluster Descriptions ............211

Electronic Digital Clock ..................220
▫ Clock Setting Procedur e.................220

Radio General Information ................220
▫ Radio Broadcast Signals .................220
▫ Two Types Of Signals ..................221
▫ Electrical Disturbances ..................221 ▫
AM Reception .......................221
▫ FM Reception ........................221

Sales Code RAZ — AM/ FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player, CD Player And CD Changer
Controls .............................222
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio ...........222
▫ Power Switch, Volume Control ............222
▫ Seek Button (Radio Mode) ...............222
▫ Tuning .............................223
▫ Radio Data System (RDS) ...............223
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▫Time Button .........................231
▫ Scan Button .........................231
▫ CD Changer Control Capability —
If Equipped .........................231

Sales Code REV — AM & FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player And CD/DVD Changer Controls ....232
▫ Radio Operation ......................233
▫ CD Player Operation ...................237
▫ CD/DVD Changer Operation .............238
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files .............239
▫ Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3
Audio Play) .........................241
▫ Operating Instructions — MP3 Player, Portable
Walkman ...........................242 ▫
Operating Instructions — Video
Games/Camcorders ...................242

Sales Code RBQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio With
6 - Disc CD Changer ....................243
▫ Radio Operation ......................244
▫ CD Player Operation ...................246

Sales Code RBK — AM/ FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player And CD Changer Controls ........251
▫ Radio Operation ......................251
▫ CD Player Operation ...................253
▫ CD Changer Control Capability — If
Equipped ...........................255

Sales Code RB1 — AM/FM Stereo Radio With
DVD/GPS Navigation System ..............257
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Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ........274

Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 275
▫ Radio Operation ......................276
▫ Tape Player .........................276
▫ CD Player ..........................276

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance .......276

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance ...............277

Climate Controls .......................278
▫ Manual Air Conditioning And Heating
System .............................278
▫ Front Mode Control ...................280
▫ Manual Air Conditioning Operation ........284
▫ Manual Rear Zone Climate Control —
If Equipped .........................286 ▫
Automatic Temperature Control —
If Equipped .........................289

Rear Window Features ...................301
▫ Intermittent Rear Wiper Operation — Manual
Temperature Control Only ...............301
▫ Rear Washer Operation — Manual Temperature
Control Only ........................302
▫ Rear Wiper Operation — Automatic Temperature
Control Only ........................303
▫ Intermittent Rear Wiper Operation — Automatic
Temperature Control Only ...............303
▫ Rear Washer Operation — Automatic Temperature
Control Only ........................303
▫ Electric Rear Window Defroster —
If Equipped .........................304
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you understand and save you concern about these “ap-
parent” malfunctions, you must understand a point or
two about the transmission and reception of radio sig-
nals.
Two Types of Signals
There are two basic types of radio signals... AM or
Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound
causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to
vary... and FM or Frequency Modulation, in which the
frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound.
Electrical Disturbances
Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during
transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude,
and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They
interfere very little with the frequency variations that
carry the FM signal.
AM Reception
AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception
can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines
and neon signs.
FM Reception
Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia-
tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations
can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear,
which is the major feature of FM radio.
NOTE: The radio, steering wheel radio controls (if
equipped), and 6 disc CD/DVD changer (if equipped)
will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition
switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door
will cancel this feature.
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SALES CODE RAZ — AM/ FM STEREO RADIO
WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, CD PLAYER
AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS
NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower left
side of your radio faceplate.
Operating Instructions — Radio
NOTE: Power to operate the radio is controlled by the
ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to
operate the radio.
Power Switch, Volume Control
Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the
volume control clockwise to increase the volume. The
volume will be displayed and continuously updated
while the button is pressed.
Seek Button (Radio Mode)
Press and release the Seek button to search for the next
station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the
button to seek up and the bottom to seek down. Holding
the button will by pass stations until you release the
button.
RAZ Radio
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Time Button
Press this button to change the display from elapsed CD
playing time to time of day.
Scan Button
Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track.
To stop the scan function, press the button a second time.
CD Changer Control Capability — If Equipped
This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CD
changer available through Mopar Accessories. The fol-
lowing instructions are for the radio controls that operate
this CD changer.
Mode Button
To activate the CD changer, press the MODE button until
CD information appears on the display.
Disc Up/Program Button 1
Press the DISC up (button 1) button to play the next
available disc.
Disc Down/Program Button 5
Press the DISC down (button 5) button to play the
previous disc.
Seek Button
Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the
same disc. A SEEK symbol will appear on the display.
Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons
Press and hold the FF button for fast forward. Press and
hold the RW button for fast reverse.
The audio output can be heard when fast forward and
fast reverse are activated.
Random Play (RND)
Press the Random button to play the tracks on the
selected disc in random order for an interesting change of
pace.
Random can be cancelled by pressing the button a second
time or by ejecting the CD from the changer.
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CD Diagnostic Indicators
When driving over a very rough road, the CD player may
skip momentarily. Skipping will not damage the disc or
the player, and play will resume automatically.
As a safeguard and to protect your CD player, one of the
following warning symbols may appear on your display.
A CD HOT symbol indicates the player is too hot.
CD HOT will pause the operation. Play can be resumed
when the operating temperature is corrected or another
MODE is selected.
An ERR symbol will appear on the display if the laser is
unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons:
•Excessive vibration
•Disc inserted upside down
•Damaged disc
•Water condensation on optics
SALES CODE REV — AM & FM STEREO RADIO
WITH CD PLAYER AND CD/DVD CHANGER
CONTROLS
NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower left
side of your radio faceplate.
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