radio controls DODGE STRATUS 2005 2.G User Guide

Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly
selected track.
Press the RND (button 4) button a second time to stop
Random Play.
Mode
Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between the
CD player, the optional remote CD changer and the
Satellite Radio (if equipped). When Satellite Radio (if
equipped) is selected“SAT”will appear in your radio
display.
A CD or tape may remain in the player while in the
Satellite mode.
Time
Press the TIME button to change the display from
elapsed CD playing time to time of day.
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.
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REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS—IF
EQUIPPED
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
push-button 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.Pressing the center button will make the radio switch
between the various modes available (AM/FM/TAPE/
CD, Etc.).
The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a
push-button 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 push-button.
Tape Player
Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next
selection on the cassette. Pressing the bottom of the
switch once will go to the beginning of the current
selection or to the beginning of the previous selection if it
is within the first 5 seconds of the current selection.
Remote Sound System Controls
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considering disc player service. You may have a problem
with CD-R (recordable) and CD-RW (recordable and
writable) disks.
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
Under certain conditions, the operation of a cellular
phone in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy perfor-
mance from your radio. This condition may be lessened
or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna.
This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio
performance does not satisfactorily“clear”by the repo-
sitioning of the cellular antenna, it is recommended that
the radio volume be turned down or off during cellular
phone operation.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)—If
Equipped
The ATC system can maintain a steady comfort level in
various weather conditions with a simple two step op-
eration. Press the AUTO button and select your comfort
setting. The system will automatically control comfort by
varying temperature, fan speed, and Mode.
You also may choose to customize your comfort by
selecting the fan speed and Mode. This will place the
system into manual operation
Automatic Temperature Controls
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Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle for 2.4 Liter.... 248
Passing Light........................... 67
Pets.................................. 48
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 159
Power
Brakes............................. 151
Door Locks.......................... 16
Outlet.............................. 81
Seats............................... 60
Steering............................ 153
Steering, Checking.................... 215
Sunroof............................. 79
Windows.........................25,153
Power Steering Fluid.................... 246
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 33
Preparation for Jacking................... 188
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 31
Programmable Electronic Features.........74,78
Programming Transmitters............21,74,78
Radial Ply Tires........................ 166
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 223Radio Broadcast Signals................... 99
Radio Operation...............108,113,122,125
Radio Remote Controls.................. 122
Radio (Sound Systems).............100,108,113
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 61
Rear Window Defroster.................. 135
Rearview Mirrors........................ 56
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 245
Reformulated Gasoline................... 174
Refrigerant............................ 215
Reminder, Lights On..................... 67
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 32
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 19
Remote Sound System Controls............ 122
Remote Trunk Release.................... 24
Replacement Tires...................... 169
Reporting Safety Defects................. 274
Restraint, Head......................... 61
Restraints, Occupant..................... 26
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 197
Rotation, Tires......................... 171
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