radio DODGE DART 2013 PF / 1.G Workshop Manual

NOTE:
•The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position before the CD player will operate.
•The CD Player is part of the radio for the Media Center
200 (Sales Code RAE).
CD Player Operating Instructions
Loading
To insert disc into the player, follow the instructions
shown:
1. Gently insert the disc with the label facing the rear of
the vehicle while the light below the loading slot is
illuminated. The disc will automatically be pulled into
the CD player.
2. Upon insertion, the disc will begin to play, and the
light below the loading slot will turn off.
EJECT (EJT) Button
If there is a disc in the CD player, press the EJT button
and the disc will eject. If you do not remove the disc
within 10 seconds, it will be reloaded.
Uconnect— If Equipped
If equipped with Uconnect 8.4, refer to the Uconnect
8.4 manual for further information.CD Player
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NOTE:The center console will have a position where
the iPod or consumer electronic audio device cable can
be routed through without damaging the cable when
closing the lid. A factory cut out space for the cable to be
routed may be located in the base of the center console on
either the front or side. This allows routing of the cable without damaging it while closing the lid. If a cut out is
not available in the center console base, route the cable
away from the lid latch and in a place that will allow the
lid to close without damaging the cable.
Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to
the vehicle’s iPod/USB/MP3 control system (iPod
or
external USB device may take a few minutes to connect),
the audio device starts charging and is ready for use by
pressing radio switches, as described below.
NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely dis-
charged, it may not communicate with the iPod/USB/
MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained.
Leaving the audio device connected to the iPod /USB/
MP3 control system may charge it to the required level.
Center Console USB/AUX Connector Port Cable Routing
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Using This Feature
By using iPod cable or external USB device to connect to
USB port:
•The audio device can be played on the vehicle’s sound
system, providing metadata (artist, track title, album,
etc.) information on the radio display.
•The audio device can be controlled using the radio
buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPodcontents.
•The audio device battery charges when plugged into
the USB/AUX connector (if supported by the specific
audio device).
Controlling The iPodOr External USB Device
Using Radio Buttons
To get into the iPod/USB/MP3 control mode and access
a connected audio device, either press the “AUX” button
on the radio faceplate or press the VR button and say
USB orSwitch to USB. Once in the iPod/USB/MP3 control mode, audio tracks (if available from audio
device) start playing over the vehicle’s audio system.
Play Mode
When switched to iPod/USB/MP3 control mode, the
iPod
or external USB device automatically starts Play
mode. In Play mode, the following buttons on the radio
faceplate may be used to control the iPod or external
USB device and display data:
•Use the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to select the
next or previous track.
•Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while
playing a track, skips to the next track or press the
VR button and say Next Track.
•Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one
click, will jump to the previous track in the list or
press the VR button and say Previous Track
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•Jump backward in the current track by pressing and
holding the < button long enough will jump to the beginning of
the current track.
•Jump forward in the current track by pressing and
holding the FF>> button.
•A single press backward << RWor forward FF>> will
jump backward or forward respectively, for five
seconds.
•Use the << SEEKbutton during play mode to jump to
the start of the current track. Pressing the SEEK>>
button during play mode will jump to the next track in
the list, or press the VR button and say Next or
Previous Track.
•While a track is playing, press the INFObutton to see
the associated metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.)
for that track. Pressing the INFObutton again jumps to the next screen of data for that track. Once all
screens have been viewed, the last
INFObutton press
will go back to the play mode screen on the radio.
•Pressing the REPEATbutton will change the audio
device mode to repeat the current playing track or
press the VR button and say Repeat ONorRepeat
Off.
•Press the SHUFFLE button to play the selections on
the USB/iPod device in random order to provide an
interesting change of pace. To stop SCAN mode and
start playing the desired track, when it is playing the
track, press the SHUFFLEbutton again.
List Or Browse Mode
During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described
below, will bring up Browse mode. List mode enables
scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the
audio device.
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•In Browse mode, the radioPRESETbuttons are used
as shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod or
external USB device.
•Preset 1 – Playlists
•Preset 2 – Artists
•Preset 3 – Albums
•Preset 4 – Genres
•Preset 5 – Podcasts
•Pressing a PRESET button will display the current list
on the top line and the first item in that list on the
second line.
•To exit Browse mode without making a selection, press
the same PRESETbutton again to go back to Play
mode.
•Browse button: The Browsebutton will display the
top level menu of the iPod or external USB device.
Press and then turn the TUNE/SCROLLcontrol knob
to list the top-menu item to be selected and press the
TUNE/SCROLL control knob to select. This will dis-
play the next sub-menu list item on the audio device,
then follow the same steps to go to the desired track in
that list. Not all iPod or external USB device sub-
menu levels are available on this system.
CAUTION!
•Leaving the iPod or external USB device (or any
supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in
extreme heat or cold can alter the operation or
damage the device. Follow the device manufactur-
er ’s guidelines.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Placing items on the iPodor external USB device,
or connections to the iPod or external USB device
in the vehicle, can cause damage to the device
and/or to the connectors.
WARNING!
Do not plug in or remove the iPod or external USB
device while driving. Failure to follow this warning
could result in an accident.
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the
Uconnect phone system.
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons
To get into the BTSA mode, press either “AUX” button on
the radio or press the VR button and say “Bluetooth
Streaming Audio”.
Play Mode
When switched to BTSA mode, some audio devices can
start playing music over the vehicle’s audio system, but
some devices require the music to be initiated on the
device first, then it will get streamed to the Uconnect 
phone system. Seven devices can be paired to the
Uconnect phone system, but just one can be selected
and played.
Selecting Different Audio Device
1. Press PHONE button to begin.
2. After the Readyprompt and the following beep, say
Setup, then Select Audio Devices.
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3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the Uconnect
phone system to list audio devices.
Next Track
Use the SEEK UP button, or press the VR button on the
radio and say “Next Track” to jump to the next music
track on your cellular phone.
Previous Track
Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on
the radio and say “Previous Track” to start at the begin-
ning of the current music track.
Browse
Browsing is not available on a BTSA device. Only the
current song that is playing will display info.
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and
mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker
switch will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom
of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.
Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering
Wheel)
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Pressing the center button will make the radio switch
between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/
CD/HDD/AUX, etc.).
The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
pushbutton in the center. The function of the left-hand
control is different depending on which mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand control operation in
each mode.
Radio Operation
Pressing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next
listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch
will “Seek” down for the next listenable station.
The button located in the center of the left-hand control
will tune to the next preset station that you have pro-
grammed in the radio preset pushbutton.
CD Player
Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next
track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once
will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the
beginning of the previous track if it is within one second
after the current track begins to play.
If you press the switch up or down twice, it plays the
second track; three times, it will play the third, etc.
The center button on the left side rocker switch has no
function for a single-disc CD player. However, when a
multiple-disc CD player is equipped on the vehicle, the
center button will select the next available CD in the
player.
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CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following
precautions:
1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the
surface.
2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth,
wiping from center to edge.
3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch-
ing the disc.
4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners,
or anti-static sprays.
5. Store the disc in its case after playing.
6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become
too high.NOTE:
If you experience difficulty in playing a particu-
lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective
coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc)
oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known
good disc before considering disc player service.
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the mobile phone antenna. This condition is
not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does
not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during mobile phone operation when
not using Uconnect (if equipped).
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
The air conditioning and heating system is designed to
make you comfortable in all types of weather. This
system can be operated through either the Automatic
Climate Controls on the instrument panel or through the
Uconnect8.4 system display if equipped.
When the Uconnect 8.4 system is in different modes
(Radio, Player, Settings, More, etc.) the driver and pas-
senger temperature settings will be indicated at the top of
the display.
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning — If
Equipped
The Manual Temperature Controls consist of a series of
outer rotary dials and inner push knobs. 1. Blower Control
Rotate this control to regulate the amount of air forced
through the ventilation system in any mode. The blower
speed increases as you move the control to the right from
the “O” (OFF) position. There are seven blower speeds.
Manual Temperature Control
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