Dodge Caliber SRT (2009 year). Manual

Voice Commands

Primary

Alternate(s)

language
list names
list phones
mobile
mute
mute off
new entry
no
pager
pair a phone
phone pairing

pairing

phonebook

phone book

previous
record again
redial

Voice Commands

Primary

Alternate(s)

return to main menu

return or main menu

select phone

select

send
set up

phone settings or phone
set up

towing assistance
transfer call
UConnect

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try again
voice training
work
yes

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General Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and
RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:

• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by

the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) — IF
EQUIPPED

Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation

This Voice Recognition system allows you to
control your AM, FM radio, satellite radio, disc
player, and a memo recorder.

NOTE:

Take care to speak into the Voice Interface

System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of
the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com-
mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a
raised voice level.

WARNING!

Any voice commanded system should be used only
in safe driving conditions and all attention should be
kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may
result in an accident causing serious injury or death.

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When you press the VR hard-key, you will hear a beep.
The beep is your signal to give a command.

NOTE:

If you do not say a command within a few

seconds, the system will present you with a list of
options.

If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists
options, press the VR hard-key, listen for the beep, and
say your command.

Pressing the VR hard-key while the system is speaking is
known as “barging in.” The system will be interrupted
and after the beep you can add or change commands.
This will become helpful once you start to learn the
options.

NOTE:

At any time, you can say the words “Cancel”,

“Help”, or “Main Menu”.

These commands are universal and can be used from any
menu. All other commands can be used depending upon
the active application.

For example, if you are in the disc menu and you are
listening to FM radio, you can speak commands from the
disc menu or from the FM radio menu.

When using this system, you should speak clearly and at
a normal speaking volume.

The system will best recognize your speech if the win-
dows are closed, and the heater/air-conditioning fan is
set to low.

At any point, if the system does not recognize one of your
commands, you will be prompted to repeat it.

To hear the first available Menu, press the VR hard-key
and say “Help” or “Main Menu”.

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Commands
The Voice Recognition system understands two types of
commands. Universal commands are available at all
times. Local commands are available if the supported
radio mode is active.

Changing the Volume

1. Start a dialogue by pressing the VR hard-key.

2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”).

3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the
volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Recogni-
tion system is speaking. Please note the volume setting
for VR is different then the audio system.

Main Menu
Start a dialogue by pressing the VR hard-key. You may
say “Main Menu” to switch to the main menu.

In this mode, you can say the following commands:

• “Radio” (to switch to the radio mode)
• “Disc” (to switch to the disc mode)
• “Memo” (to switch to the memo recorder)
• “System Setup” (to switch to system setup)

Radio AM (or Radio Long Wave or Radio Medium
Wave — If Equipped)
To switch to the AM band say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In
this mode, you may say the following commands:

• “Frequency” (to change the frequency)
• “Next Station” (to select the next station)
• “Previous Station” (to select the previous station)
• “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu)
• “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)

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Radio FM
To switch to the FM band say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In
this mode, you may say the following commands:

Satellite Radio
To switch to satellite radio mode say “Sat” or “Satellite
Radio”. In this mode, you may say the following com-
mands:

• “Channel Number” (to change the channel by its

spoken number)

• “Next Channel” (to select the next channel)

• “Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel)
• “List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels)
• “Select Name” (to say the name of a channel)
• “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu)
• “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)

Disc
To switch to the disc mode say “Disc”. In this mode, you
may say the following commands:

• “Track” (#) (to change the track)
• “Next Track” (to play the next track)
• “Previous Track” (to play the previous track)
• “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)

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Memo
To switch to the voice recorder mode say “Memo”. In this
mode, you may say the following commands:

• “New Memo” (to record a new memo) — During the

recording you may press the VR hard-key to stop
recording. You proceed by saying one of the following
commands:

− “Save” (to save the memo)

− “Continue” (to continue recording)

− “Delete” (to delete the recording)

• “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos)

— During the playback you may press the VR hard-
key to stop playing memos. You proceed by saying one
of the following commands:

− “Repeat” (to repeat a memo)

− “Next” (to play the next memo)

− “Previous” (to play the previous memo)

− “Delete” (to delete a memo)

• “Delete All” (to delete all memos)

System Setup
To switch to system setup say “Setup”. In this mode, you
may say the following commands:

• “Language English”
• “Language French”
• “Language Spanish”
• “Tutorial”
• “Voice Training”

NOTE:

Keep in mind that you have to press the VR

hard-key first and wait for the beep before speaking the
“Barge In” commands.

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Voice Training
For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog-
nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect

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system Voice Training feature may be used.

1. Press the VR hard-key, say “System Setup” and once
you are in that menu then say “Voice Training.” This will
train your own voice to the system and will improve
recognition.

2. Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the
UConnect

威 System. For best results, the Voice Training

session should be completed when the vehicle is parked,
engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan
switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new
user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only.

SEATS

Front Seat Adjustment
The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats, near the
floor. Pull the bar up to move the seat to the desired
position.

Front Seat Adjustment

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Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the
seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched.

WARNING!

• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is

dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat
could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might
not be properly adjusted and you could be injured.
Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.

• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the

shoulder belt is no longer resting against your
chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat
belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use
the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.

Manual Seat Height Adjustment
The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using
the ratchet handle on the outboard side of the seat to
adjust the driving position.

Seat Height Adjustment

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Manual Lumbar
The lumbar adjustment handle is located on the outboard
side of the driver’s seat. To increase or decrease support,
rotate the handle up or down.

Driver’s Seatback Recline
To recline:

1. Lean forward before lifting the handle, then lean back
to the desired position and release the handle.

2. Lift the handle to return the seatback to an upright
position.

Lumbar Adjustment

Reclining Seat

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Heated Seats — If Equipped
This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats.
The controls for front heated seats are located on the
center instrument panel area. The switch indicator lights
will show when the High or Low heat is on.

Press the switch once to choose High (two
lights), press it a second time to choose Low
(one light), press it a third time to turn the
heater Off (no lights).

When High is selected, the heaters provide a boosted
heat level during the first four minutes of operation after
heating is activated. The heat output then drops to the
normal High-level. If High is selected, the system will
automatically switch to Low after about 30 minutes of
continuous operation. At that time, the number of illu-
minated LEDs changes from two to one, indicating the
change. Operation on Low heating also turns off auto-
matically after about 30 minutes.

NOTE:

If High is selected, heat will be felt within two to

three minutes.

WARNING!

Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even
at low temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat
that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or
cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.

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Adjustable Head Restraints
Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in
the event of impact from the rear. Pull up or push down
on the head restraints so that the upper edge is as high as
practical. To raise a head restraint, pull up on the head
restraint. To lower the head restraint, depress the button
and push down on the head restraint.

Head Restraints Adjustment

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Folding Rear Seat
To provide additional storage area, each rear seatback can
be folded forward. Pull the strap forward to move the
seat forward and flat.

Folding Rear Seat

Rear Seat Folded Flat

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Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped
For additional comfort, pull the strap forward just
enough to release the seatback latch. Then push the
seatback to a reclined position, approximately 35 degrees
maximum, and release the strap.

WARNING!

• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,

inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seri-
ously injured or killed.

• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your

vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.

• Be sure that everyone in your vehicle is in a seat

and using a seat belt properly.

Reclining The Rear Seat

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TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.

1. Pull the hood release lever located on the left kick
panel.

2. Move the safety catch located under the front edge of
the hood, near the center and raise the hood.

Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the left side (right side
facing hood) of the engine compartment, to secure the
hood in the open position. Place the hood prop at the
location stamped into the inner hood surface.

Hood Release

Safety Catch

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To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately
8 in (20 cm) and then drop it. This should secure both
latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully
closed, with both latches engaged.

WARNING!

If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.

LIGHTS

Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the
headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight beam
selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights,
the passing lights and fog lights. The multifunction lever
is located on the left side of the steering column.

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Headlights, Parking Lights and Instrument Panel
Lights
Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent
for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for
headlight operation.

To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the center portion of the multifunction lever up or
down.

Headlight Control

Dimmer Control

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