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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

99-6537B

ATTENTION: With the key out of the ignition,

disconnect the negative battery terminal

before installing this product. Ensure that all

installation connections are secure before

cycling the ignition to test this product.

NOTE: Refer also to the instructions included

with the aftermarket radio.

KIT FEATURES

• ISO DIN radio provision with pocket

• ISO DDIN radio provision

• Touchscreen display for climate and personalization features

• Painted Black

KIT COMPONENTS

• A) Radio trim panel with touchscreen display • B) Radio brackets • C) Pocket • D) #8 x 3/8" Phillips screws (4) • E) Panel clips (6)

• F) Antenna adapter (not shown)

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Panel removal tool • Phillips screwdriver

• 9/32" socket wrench • 5.5mm socket wrench

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dash Disassembly

..................................................2

Kit Preparation .......................................................2

Kit Assembly

–ISO DIN radio provision with pocket ..................3

–ISO DDIN radio provision .....................................3

Final Assembly .......................................................8

Axxess Interface Installation ............................4-13

WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

Wiring Harness: Axxess interface built

into touchscreen

Antenna Adapter: Included with kit

Steering wheel control interface: Included with kit

A B C D E

Dodge Durango 2014-2020

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Summary of content (16 pages)

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99-6537B I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S Dodge Durango 2014-2020 Visit MetraOnline.
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DASH DISASSEMBLY 1. Using the panel removal tool, gently unclip, unplug, and remove the climate control panel. (Figure A) 2. Remove (4) 9/32" screws securing the radio/display screen, and then unplug and remove. (Figure B) 3. Remove (3) 5.5mm screws securing the black control module in the sub-dash, and then relocate lower to allow clearance for the aftermarket radio. (Figure C) (Figure C) KIT PREPARATION (Figure A) Continue to Kit Preparation To the 99-6537CH radio trim panel: 1.
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KIT ASSEMBLY ISO DIN radio provision with pocket ISO DDIN radio provision 1. Attach the pocket to the radio brackets using the (4) #8 x 3/8" Phillips screws provided in this kit. (Figure A) 1. Attach the radio brackets to the radio using the screws supplied with the radio. (Figure A) 2. Remove the metal DIN sleeve and trim ring from the aftermarket radio. 2. Reconnect the negative battery terminal and prepare for the Axxess interface installation. 3.
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AXXESS INTERFACE INSTALLATION INTERFACE FEATURES • Provides accessory power (12-volt 10-amp) • Retains R.A.P. (retained accessory power) • Provides NAV outputs (parking brake, reverse, speed sense) • Retains audio controls on the steering wheel • Retains safety chimes • Retains the factory backup camera • Retains the factory AUX-IN jack • Retains balance and fade* • USB Micro-B updatable TABLE OF CONTENTS Connections...........................................................................................
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CONNECTIONS Attention! This interface will work with models that are either non-amplified, or amplified. Please follow the instructions carefully for your model vehicle. Failure to do so will result in either no sound, or low sound. If you are unsure if your vehicle is factory amplified or not, please contact your local dealership. From the 6537 harness to the aftermarket radio, connect as indicated: • Black wire to the ground wire. • Yellow wire to the battery wire.
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CONNECTIONS Attention! This interface will work with models that are either non-amplified, or amplified. Please follow the instructions carefully for your model vehicle. Failure to do so will result in either no sound, or low sound. If you are unsure if your vehicle is factory amplified or not, please contact your local dealership. For models with a factory amplifier: (CONT.) The following (3) wires are only for multimedia/navigation radios that require these wires.
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CONNECTIONS 3.5mm jack - steering wheel control retention: The 3.5mm jack is to be used to retain audio controls on the steering wheel control. • For the radios listed below: Connect the female 3.5mm connector with stripped leads, to the male 3.5mm SWC jack from the 6537 harness. Any remaining wires tape off and disregard. • Eclipse: Connect the steering wheel control wire, normally Brown, to the Brown/White wire of the connector.
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INSTALLATION Attention: It is highly advisable to read the following steps beforehand, to ensure a clear understanding of what is to be expected. The following steps must be done in the order that they are numbered. With the vehicle completely off: 1. Locate the factory antenna connector in the dash and complete all necessary connections to the radio. Use the antenna adapter provided to adapt the factory antenna connector to the aftermarket radio. 2.
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TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY OPERATION Climate Control screen • This is the climate control screen which will be displayed on the touchscreen display. This is considered the Main Menu. • The upper left tab with (3) arrows will take you to the screen where the Heated/Cooled Seats, Heated Steering, and Mirror Dimming are now placed, if applicable. • The upper right tab with a gear icon will take you to the Settings screen.
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TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY OPERATION (CONT.) Settings Screen • Display • Backlight - For controlling the color of the buttons and back-light intensity.
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROL SETTINGS Remap buttons Dual Assign • The interface has the ability to change the button assignment for the steering wheel control audio buttons, except Volume-Up and Volume-Down. Follow the prompts on the touchscreen display to remap the steering wheel control audio button(s) to your liking. • The interface has the capability to assign two functions to a single button, except VolumeUp and Volume-Down.
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROL SETTINGS Select Radio • To show which brand radio is “auto detected” to the interface, press the “Autodetect” button. The radio detected will have a filled in circle. If the incorrect radio is shown, select the proper radio. (CONT.) Following is a list of radio manufacturers that the interface presently acknowledges. Others may be added at a later date. Universal “2 or 3 wire” radios can show up as any of these radio manufacturers.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Resetting the interface Option # 1 1. With everything connected and the car running. 2. Hold the bottom two buttons for (3) seconds, then release. (Figure A) (The screen will turn black and then the vehicle selection screen will appear) 3. Select your vehicle and wait till the “SWC Configured” appears on the screen. 4. Turn the ignition off and restart the vehicle, and then test the Axxess interface. Option #2 (Figure A) 1.
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