radio DODGE NITRO 2011 1.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC....2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
Driver Cockpit...............4
Instrument Cluster .............6
GETTING STARTED
KeyFOB ..................8
Remote Start................8
Theft Alarm .................9
Seat Belt ..................9
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Airbags ..................10
Child Restraints .............11
Front Seats ................13
Rear Seats ................14
Heated Seats ...............15
Tilt Steering Column ...........16
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLETurn Signal/Lights Lever .........17
Wiper/Washer Lever ...........18
Speed Control Lever ...........19
Manual Climate Controls .........20
Automatic Temperature Controls
(ATC) ...................20
Parksense
®Rear Park Assist .......21
Power Sunroof ..............21
Wind Buffeting ..............23
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System ......24
Non-Touch-Screen Radios ........26
Touch-Screen Radios ...........29
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......36
Uconnect™ Phone ............36
Uconnect™ Voice Command .......38
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ...................39
Programmable Features .........40
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink
®) ...............42
Power Outlet ...............44
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIESFour-Wheel Drive Operation .......45
UTILITYCargo Area Features...........46
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ..............47
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.) .............48
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES24-Hour Towing Assistance .......49
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . . 49
If Your Engine Overheats .........52
Jacking And Tire Changing ........53
Jump-Starting ..............56
Shift Lever Override ...........58
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ........59
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........60
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .......61
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood............62
Engine Compartment ...........63
Fluids And Capacities ..........65
Maintenance Chart ............66
Fuses ...................69
Tire Pressures ...............73
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .......73
Exterior Bulbs ..............74
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer Center . . 75
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer
Center...................75
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired . . 75
Publications Ordering ..........75
Reporting Safety Defects In The
50 United States And
Washington, D.C. .............76
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By MOPAR®...77
INDEX..................78
TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it
represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials
that are traditional to our vehicles.
Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control
under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute
for attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your
passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your
eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your
eyes more than momentarily off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of
features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle.
Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not
available on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products
without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously
manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle. It contains most everything you will need to operate
and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information
which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD
also includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the
Media Center Touch-Screen Radios). Additional DVD operational information is located
on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the
owner’s kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the
information contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.
Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources.
By converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information
for your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and
lessen the stress on our environment.
Vehicles Sold In Canada
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be
deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution
therefore.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER
Headlights/Parking Lights
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lightsand to the
second detent for headlights
.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
• Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a
door is opened.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next detent position to brighten the odometer and radio controls when the parking lights or headlights are
on.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last detent to turn on the interior lighting.
Flash To Pass
• Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams. The high beams will remainon until the lever is released.
High Beam Operation
• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams.
NOTE: For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to
prevent headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
Fog Lights
• Turn on the parking lights or low beam headlights and pull out the end of the lever.
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NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS
Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES)
Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC)
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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 andyour 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.
• The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate.
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands. Seek through tracks in CD mode.
• Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping.
Audio Settings
• 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.
Audio Jack
• 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.
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• Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the Audio Jackis 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.
Clock Setting
• Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink; turn the TUNE/SCROLLcontrol 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.
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).
How To Load Multiple CDs/DVDs
Media Center 230 (Sales Code REQ) Only
• 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.
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TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS
Media Center 730N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV (Sales Code RER)
Media Center 730N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV (Sales Code RHR)
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Media Center 430/430N CD/DVD/HDD (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 andyour 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.
• The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate.
Seek Up/Down
• Media Center 730N: Press the SEEK hard-key to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands. Seek through tracks in CD or iPod®modes or through
songs in the HDD playlist.
• Media Center 430/430N: Press the SEEK up/down arrow soft-keys to change the currently playing station in AM, FM or SAT bands. Seek through tracks in CD or
iPod
®modes or through songs in the HDD playlist.
Audio Jack
• 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 be heard 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.
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 BACKWARDsoft-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.
Store Radio Presets
• Media Center 730N: Press the RADIO/MEDIA hard-key until AM FM SAT is displayed in the upper left corner of the screen.
• Media Center 430/430N: Press the RADIO hard-key to display AM FM SAT in the upper left corner of the screen.
• Select the radio band by touching either the AM, FM, or SAT soft-key.
• Find the station to store by either pressing the SEEK UP/DOWN hard-keys (Media Center 730N), touching the right and left arrow soft-keys (Media Center
430/430N), touching the SCAN soft-key, or by using the DIRECT TUNE soft-key.
• Once the station is found, touch and hold one of the PRESET soft-keys in the list to the right, until you hear a confirmation beep.
Hard Disk Drive Operation
Copy Complete Audio Disc To Hard-Drive
• Media Center 730N: Press the OPEN/CLOSE hard-key.
• Media Center 430/430N: Press the LOAD hard-key.
• Insert a disc, then press the MENU hard-key.
• Touch the MY FILES soft-key, then select 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.
Copying From USB • The USB port on the radio face plate allows you to copying 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.
• Select the folders or titles you would like to copy, then touch the DONE soft-key to start the copy process.
Copy Pictures To The Hard-Drive • Insert either a CD or a USB device containing your pictures in JPEG format into the USB port on the radio face.
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• Touch the MY FILES soft-key, then go to the MANAGE MY FILES screen.
• Touch the MY PICTURES soft-key to get an overview of the currently storedimages.
• Touch one of the ADD PICTURES soft-keys, then select the type of media inserted.
• Use the PAGE soft-keys to page through a list of pictures and press the picture you would like to import.
• Confirm your selection by touching the YES or SAVE soft-key. The imported picture is now available in the MANAGE MY PICTURES screen.
• In order to display the imported picture in the radio screen, touch the desired picture soft-key.
• Select this picture by pressing the PICTURE VIEW soft-key. A check mark indicates the currently used picture.
Cleaning Your Touch-Screen Radio
• Do not spray any liquid or caustic chemicals directly on the screen. Use a cleanand dry micro fiber lens cleaning cloth in order to clean the touch-screen.
• If necessary, use a lint-free cloth dampened with a cleaning solution such as isopropyl alcohol or an isopropyl alcohol and water solution ratio of 50:50. Be sure
to follow the solvent manufacturer's precautions and directions.
USB Port
• The USB Port on the radio allows you to copy songs from a connected USB drive orsupported media device onto your Media Center hard drive. You can also playback
music from your USB device through the USB Port on the radio. The USB Port on
a Media Center 730N (RHR) allows you to support iPod
®devices or USB drives for
music playback, charging, control through radio or steering wheel buttons, voice
commands and song selection by voice.
Navigation – Media Center 730N (Sales Code RER) & (Sales Code RHR) Only
• Navigation radios require digital data from a navigation database. The data in the navigation database is licensed from Navigation Technologies®. Not all roads are
digitized.
• For software updates, visit http://www.navteq.com website, or contact your authorized dealer for the latest available software.
NOTE: Many features of this radio are speed dependent. For your own safety, it is not
possible to use the touch-screen keyboard to enter a name (e.g., street name) while the
vehicle is in motion. Pull over at a safe location to complete your task or use Voice
Command.
• The Navigation system receives GPS signals from satellites to display the positionof your vehicle.
Map • Press the NAV hard-key to access the Navigation Main Menu.
• Touch the MAP soft-key to display a map of your current position.
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