audio DODGE CHALLENGER 2012 3.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................9
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ...........9
Theft Alarm ................13
Seat Belt .................13
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) — Air Bags ............14
Child Restraints .............15
Front Seats ................18
Rear Seat .................20
Heated Seats ...............20
Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column ....21
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEEngine Break-In Recommendations . . . 22
Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High
Beam Lever................22
Headlight Switch .............23
Speed Control ..............24
Manual Transmission 1 To 4 Skip Shift.. 25
Manual Climate Controls .........25
Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC).. 26
Power Sunroof ..............26
Wind Buffeting ..............27
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System ......28
Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) . . 30
Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio
(Sales Code RES + RSC) .........32
Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code
RBZ/RHB) ................34
Media Center 730N (Sales Code RHR).. 43Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio/Travel Link.. 53
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......56
Uconnect™ Phone ............56
Uconnect™ Voice Command .......59
Bluetooth
®Streaming Audio .......61
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .........61
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ...............62
Programmable Features .........63
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink
®) ...............64
Power Outlets ...............67
UTILITYTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ..............68
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.) .............69
SRT8AutoStick®................70
Electronic Control Damping System . . . 71
Performance Features ..........72
Summer/Three-Season Tires .......73
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES24-Hour Towing Assistance.......74
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . . 74
If Your Engine Overheats .........78
Jacking And Tire Changing ........79
Battery Location .............84
TIREFIT Kit ................84
Jump-Starting ..............89
Shift Lever Override ...........91
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ........92
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........93
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .......94
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood............95
Engine Compartment ...........96
Fluids And Capacities ..........99
Maintenance Chart ........... 102
Fuses .................. 108
Tire Pressures .............. 111
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ...... 111
Exterior Bulbs ............. 112
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer
Center.................. 113
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center...113Assistance For The Hearing Impaired. . 113
Publications Ordering ......... 113
Reporting Safety Defects In
The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C. ............ 114
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By MOPAR®. . 115
INDEX................. 116
FAQ (How To?)Frequently Asked Questions ...... 119
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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A. Headlight Switch pg. 23
B. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High BeamsLever (behind steering wheel) pg. 22
C. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display (behind steering wheel)
pg. 62
D. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
E. Ignition Switch/Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Button (behind steering wheel) pg. 11
F. Audio System (touch-screen radio shown) pg. 28 G. Climate Controls pg. 25
H. Power Outlet pg. 67
I. Transmission Shift Lever
J. SWITCH PANEL
− Heated Seat Switches pg. 20
− Hazard Switch
− Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Offpg. 74
K. Speed Control pg. 24 L. Hood Release (below steering wheel at
base of instrument panel) pg. 95
M. EVIC Controls pg. 62
N. Parking Brake Pedal
O. Trunk Release Button
P. Power Mirrors
Q. Power Door Locks
R. 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 selectbutton (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 aninteresting 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 selectbutton (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 availablein 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 aninteresting change of pace.
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LIST Button• Press the “LIST” button to bring up a list of all folders on the CD. Scroll up ordown 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.
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 430/430N (Sales Code RBZ/RHB)
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
• Turn the radio on, then touch the screen where the time is displayed.
• Touch the “USER CLOCK” soft-key (Navigation radio only).
• To adjust the hours, touch either the “HOUR FORWARD” or “HOUR BACKWARD”soft-key.
• To adjust the minutes, touch either the “MINUTE FORWARD” or “MINUTE BACKWARD” soft-key.
• To save the new time setting, touch the screen where the word “Save” is displayed.
Menu
• Press the “MENU” hard-key to access the System Setup menu and the My Files menu.
• Press the “MENU” hard-key in an active mode (SAT, CD, AUX, etc.) in order to change mode specific settings.
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. Theradio 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 DiscMode. 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. Toaccess, 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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Equalizer, Balance And Fade
Audio Control Menu• Press the “MENU” hard-key on theright side of the radio. Then press the
“Audio Control” soft-key to get to the
audio control menu.
• 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 “RADIO/MEDIA” hard key until the media source tabs are displayed atthe top of the screen. 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 “OPEN/CLOSE” hard-key.
• With the printed side upwards, insert the disc into the disc slot of the radio. Theradio 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” hard-keys to seek through tracks in DiscMode. 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 “RADIO/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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