Dodge Magnum SRT (2008 year). Instruction

Controlling The iPod

姞 Using Radio Buttons

To get into the UCI (iPod

威) mode and access a connected

iPod

威, press the AUX button on the radio faceplate. Once

in the UCI (iPod

威) mode, the iPod威 audio track (if

available from iPod

威) will start playing over the vehicle

audio system.

Play Mode
When switched to UCI mode the iPod

威 will be in Play

mode. In Play mode, you may use the following buttons
on the radio faceplate to control the iPod

威 and display

data:

TUNE/SCROLL Knob
Use the TUNE/SCROLL knob to go to the next or
previous track.

The TUNE/SCROLL knob functions similar to the scroll
wheel on the iPod

威 mobile digital device.

Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click while playing
a track skips to the next track.

Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one click
during the first two seconds of the track will jump to the
previous track in the list and turning this button at any
other time in the track will jump to the beginning of the
current track.

RW (Rewind) Button
Press and hold the RW button to move backward in the
current track. Holding the RW button long enough will
take you back to the beginning of the current track.

Pressing and releasing the RW button will go back five
seconds of the current track.

FF (Fast Forward) Button
Press and hold the FF button to move forward in the
current track.

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Pressing and releasing the FF button will go forward five
seconds of the current track.

SEEK Buttons
Use the SEEK buttons to move to the previous or the next
track.

If the left (down) button is pressed during the first two
seconds of the current track, it will go back to the
previous track in the list; if you press this button at any
other time in the current track it will go back to the
beginning of the track.

If the right (up) button is pressed during Play mode, it
will go to the next track in the list.

INFO Button
Press the INFO button while a track is playing to see the
information (Track Title, Artist, Album, etc.) for that
track. Each press of the INFO button will take you to the
next screen of data for that track. Once you have seen all

of the screens, the last press of the INFO button will take
you back to the Play mode screen on the radio.

REPEAT Button
Press the REPEAT button to repeat the current playing
track.

SCAN Button
Pressing the SCAN button will play the first five seconds
of each track in the current list and then forward to the
next song. To stop the SCAN mode and start playing the
desired track, press the SCAN button again.

During the SCAN mode, you can also press the SEEK
button to the left or right to go to the previous or next
tracks.

RND (Random) Button (RES Radios Only)
Pressing the RND button will switch between the shuffle
on and shuffle off modes of the iPod

威. If the RND icon is

showing on the radio display then the shuffle mode is on.

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List or Browse Mode
During Play mode, pressing any of the following buttons
will take you to List mode. List mode enables you to
scroll through the list of menus and tracks on the iPod

威

device.

TUNE/SCROLL Knob
In the List mode, the TUNE/SCROLL knob functions in
a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the iPod

威.

Turning the TUNE/SCROLL knob clockwise (forward)
and counterclockwise (backward) scrolls through lists,
displaying the track detail on the radio display. Once you
have the track to be played highlighted on the radio
display, press the TUNE/SCROLL knob to select and
start playing the track. By turning the TUNE/SCROLL
knob fast, you can jump through the list faster. During
fast scroll, you may notice a slight delay in updating the
information on the radio display.

During all List modes, the iPod

威 will display all lists in

“wrap-around” mode. So if the track you wish to select is
at the bottom of the list, you just turn the TUNE/
SCROLL knob backward (counterclockwise) to get to the
track faster.

Radio Preset Buttons
In the List mode, the radio preset buttons are used as
shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod

威 device.

• 1 – Playlists
• 2 – Artists
• 3 – Albums
• 4 – Genres
• 5 - Audiobooks
• 6 – Podcasts

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After pressing a preset button, you will see the list you
are in on the top line and the first item in that list on the
second line.

To exit the List mode without selecting a track, press the
same preset button again to go back to Play mode.

LIST Button
Pressing the LIST button will take to the top level menu
of the iPod

威. This takes you to the same top level menu

as on your iPod

威. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to list

the top menu item you wish to select and then press the
TUNE/SCROLL knob. This will take you to the next sub
menu list item of the iPod

威 and you can follow the same

steps to go to the desired track in that list. Not all iPod

威

sub menu levels are available on this system.

MUSIC TYPE Button
The MUSIC TYPE button is another shortcut button to
the genre listing on your iPod

威.

REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located on the
surface of the steering wheel at the 3 and 9 o’clock
positions.

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)

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Vehicles equipped with steering wheel-mounted buttons
are also equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC). The EVIC features a driver-interactive
display. This is located in the instrument cluster below
the speedometer.

The VOLUME button controls the sound level
of the sound system. Press the top of the
VOLUME button to increase the sound level.
Press the bottom of the VOLUME button to
decrease the sound level.

Press the AUDIO MODE button to select the
Compass/Temp/Audio screen. This screen
displays radio and media mode information
depending on which radio is in the vehicle.

If the Compass/Temp/Audio screen is already displayed
when the AUDIO MODE button is pressed, then the
mode will change (i.e., from AM to FM, to Media mode,
etc., depending on which radio is in the vehicle).

When the EVIC is in the Compass/Temp/
Audio screen, press the FUNCTION SELECT
button to operate various radio, media, and
Universal Customer Interface (UCI) functions
(i.e., advance presets, select next folder, jump to
or start playing songs in playlists, etc., depend-
ing on which radio is in the vehicle and if
equipped with UCI).

When the EVIC is in the Compass/Temp/
Audio screen, press the SCROLL button to seek
up and down radio stations, tracks, chapters,
files, etc., depending on which radio is in the
vehicle.

VOL-

UME

Button

AUDIO

MODE

Button

FUNC-

TION

SELECT

Button

SCROLL

Button

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CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
To keep the CD/DVD discs 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, paper CD labels, or tape to the
disc; avoid scratching the disc.

4. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, cleaners,
or antistatic 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.

RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
Under certain conditions, the cellular 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 cellular 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 cellular phone operation.

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CLIMATE CONTROLS
The air conditioning and heating system is designed to
make you comfortable in all types of weather.

Instruction Air Conditioning and Heating System

Blower Control

The rotary knob on the left controls the
blower. The control has an OFF posi-
tion and four speed settings. The
blower will remain on until the con-
trol is turned to the OFF position or
the ignition is turned OFF.

Temperature Control

The rotary knob in the center controls
air temperature. Rotate the control to
the left for cooler air temperature and
to the right for warmer air tempera-
ture. Rotating the control to the ex-
treme left provides the coldest setting.
Rotating the control to the extreme

right provides the warmest setting.

Instruction Temperature Controls

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Mode Control

The rotary knob on the right controls
airflow distribution. Dots between
each of the mode selections identify
intermediate modes that allow the op-
erator to fine-tune airflow distribu-
tion. The mode settings are as follows:

• Defrost

Air is directed to the windshield through the
outlets at the base of the windshield. Air is also

directed to the front door windows through the side
window demister grilles.

NOTE:

To improve fuel economy, leave in defrost only

when necessary.

• Defrost/Floor

Air flows through the front and rear floor outlets
and the outlets at the base of the windshield. Air

is also directed to the front door windows through the
side window demister grilles.

• Floor

Air flows through the floor outlets located under
the instrument panel and into the rear seating

area through vents under the front seats.

• Bi-Level

Air flows through the outlets located in the
instrument panel and through the outlets located

on the floor. Air flows through the registers in the back
of the center console to the rear seat passengers. These
registers can be closed to partially block airflow.

• Panel

Air flows through the outlets located in the in-
strument panel. Air flows through the registers in

the back of the center console to the rear seat passen-
gers. These registers can be closed to block airflow.

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• Recirculation Control

The mode control knob also controls the
recirculation feature. You can choose Bi-
Level Recirculation air outlets, Panel Recir-
culation air outlets, or a mix or both while in

this mode. Normally, air enters from outside the
vehicle. However, when in Recirculation mode air
inside the vehicle is re-used. Use this mode to cool the
inside of the vehicle rapidly. The Recirculation mode
can also be used to temporarily block out outside
odors, smoke, and dust.

Air Conditioning Control

Press this button to turn on and turn off the air
conditioning. When the air conditioning is turned
on, cool dehumidified air will flow through the

outlets selected with the mode control. Press this button
a second time to turn off the air conditioning. An LED in
the button will illuminate when compressor operation is
selected.

Automatic Temperature Control — If Equipped

Automatic Operation

The Infrared Dual-Zone Climate Control System auto-
matically maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle
at the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger.
To accomplish this, the system gathers information from

Automatic Temperature Controls

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the controls on the climate control, from a dual sun-
sensor located in the top of the instrument panel, from an
infrared sensor located in the face of the climate control,
and from various sensors located throughout the vehicle.

The controls on the climate control provide the system
with operator input. The dual sun-sensor monitors sun
load coming through the windshield. The infrared sensor
independently measures the surface temperature of the
driver and passenger. Other sensors take into account
vehicle-speed, A/C pressure, outside temperature, and
engine cooling temperature. Using all of these inputs, the
system automatically adjusts airflow temperature, air-
flow distribution, airflow volume, and the amount of
outside air recirculation. This maintains a comfortable
temperature even under changing conditions.

Operation of the system is quite simple. Begin by turning
the mode control knob (on the right) to AUTO, and place
the blower control knob (on the left) to either LO AUTO

or HI AUTO. The LO AUTO position should be used for
front seat occupants only. The HI AUTO position should
be used when more airflow is desired, or when rear seat
occupants are present. Then, dial in the temperature you
would like the system to maintain by rotating the driver
or passenger temperature control knob. Once the comfort
level is selected, the system will maintain that level
automatically using the heating system. Should the de-
sired comfort level require air conditioning, the system
will automatically make the adjustment.

You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply
allowing the system to function automatically. Selecting
the OFF position on the fan control stops the system
completely and closes the outside air intake.

72°F (22°C) is the recommended setting for maximum
comfort for the average person; however, this may vary.

NOTE:

The temperature setting can be adjusted at any

time without affecting automatic operation.

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Air conditioning in this system is automatic.
Pressing the air conditioning control button while
in AUTO mode will cause the LED in the control

button to flash three times and then turn off. This
indicates that the system is in AUTO mode and request-
ing the air conditioning is not necessary.

The system will automatically control recircu-
lation. However, pressing the recirculation con-
trol button will temporarily put the system in
recirculation mode (10 minutes). This can be

used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors,
dust, or high humidity are present. Activating recircula-
tion will cause the LED in the control button to illumi-
nate. After 10 minutes, the system will return to normal
AUTO mode function and the LED will turn off.

NOTE:

• The surface of the climate control panel and the top

center of the instrument panel should be kept free of
debris due to the location of the climate control
sensors. Mud on the windshield may also cause poor
operation of this system.

• Extended use of recirculation may cause the windows

to fog. If the interior of the windows begin to fog, press
the recirculation button to return to outside air. Some
temp/humidity conditions will cause captured inte-
rior air to condense on windows and hamper visibility.
For this reason, the system will not allow recirculation
to be selected while in defrost or defrost/floor mode.
Attempting to use the recirculation while in these
modes will cause the LED in the control button to
blink and then turn off.

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Instruction Operation
This system offers a full complement of instruction override
features, which consist of blower preferred automatic,
mode preferred automatic, or blower and mode preferred
automatic. This means the operator can override the
blower, the mode, or both. There is a instruction blower
range for times when the AUTO setting is not desired.

The blower can be set to any fixed blower speed by
rotating the blower control knob (on the left).

NOTE:

Please read the automatic temperature control

operation chart that follows for details.

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The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to
change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control
knob (on the right) to one of the following positions.

• Defrost

Air is directed to the windshield through the
outlets at the base of the windshield. Air is also

directed to the front door windows through the side
window demister grilles.

• Defrost/Floor

Air flows through the front and rear floor outlets
and the outlets at the base of the windshield. Air
is also directed to the front door windows

through the side window demister grilles.

• Floor

Air flows through the floor outlets located under
the instrument panel and into the rear seating

area through vents under the front seats.

• Bi-Level

Air flows through the outlets located in the
instrument panel and through the outlets located

on the floor. Air flows through the registers in the back
of the center console to the rear seat passengers. These
registers can be closed to block airflow.

• Panel

Air flows through the outlets located in the in-
strument panel. Air flows through the registers in

the back of the center console to the rear seat passen-
gers. These registers can be closed to block airflow.

• Air Conditioning Control

Press this button to turn on the air conditioning
during instruction operation only. When the air con-

ditioning is turned on, cool dehumidified air will flow
through the outlets selected with the Mode control dial.

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Press this button a second time to turn off the air
conditioning. An LED in the button illuminates when
instruction compressor operation is selected.

NOTE:

To control the air conditioning instructionly, the

mode selector must be moved out of the AUTO position.

• Recirculation Control

This button can be used to block out smoke,
odors, dust, high humidity, or if rapid cooling
is desired. The recirculation mode should only
be used temporarily. An LED in the button

illuminates when the recirculation mode is active. You
may use this feature separately.

NOTE:

Extended use of recirculation may cause the

windows to fog. If the interior of the windows begins to
fog, press the Recirculation button to return to outside
air. Some temp/humidity conditions will cause captured

interior air to condense on windows and hamper visibil-
ity. For this reason, the system will not allow Recircula-
tion to be selected while in defrost or defrost/floor mode.
Attempting to use the recirculation while in these modes
will cause the LED in the control button to blink and then
turn off.

Operating Tips

NOTE:

Refer to the chart at the end of this section for

suggested control settings for various weather condi-
tions.

Summer Operation
The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles
must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant
to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect
against engine overheating. A 50% solution of ethylene
glycol antifreeze coolant in water is recommended. Refer
to “Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7 for proper
coolant selection.

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Winter Operation
Use of the air Recirculation mode during Winter months
is not recommended because it may cause window
fogging.

Vacation Storage
Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service
(i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air
conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the
fresh air and high blower setting. This will insure ad-
equate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of
compressor damage when the system is started again.

Window Fogging
Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re-
moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The
Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear

windshield and provide sufficient heating. If side win-
dow fogging becomes a problem increase blower speed.
Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but
rainy or humid weather.

NOTE:

Recirculate without A/C should not be used for

long periods, as fogging may occur.

Outside Air Intake
Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the
windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves
collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they
enter the plenum, they could plug the water drains. In
Winter months, make sure the air intake is clear of ice,
slush, and snow.

A/C Air Filter — If Equipped
The climate control system filters outside air containing
dust, pollen and some odors. Strong odors cannot be
totally filtered out. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in
Section 7 for filter replacement instructions.

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