Axxess CHTO-03 Installation Instructions Manual
CAUTION!
All accessories, switches, climate
controls panels, and especially air bag indicator
lights must be connected before cycling the
ignition. Also, do not remove the factory radio
with the key in the on position, or while the
vehicle is running.
CHTO-03
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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INTERFACE FEATURES
INTERFACE COMPONENTS
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Cutting tool • Crimping tool • Tape
• Connectors (example: butt-connectors, bell
caps, etc.)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Connections to be made ....................................2-3
Installing the CHTO-03 ...........................................3
Testing the CHTO-03 ..............................................3
Chrysler vehicles 2007-up*
APPLICATIONS
See inside front cover
• Provides accessory (12-volt 10 amp)
• Retains R.A.P. (retained accessory power)
•
Used in amplified, non-amplified systems, or digital amplified systems
• Provides NAV outputs (parking brake, reverse, and V.S.S.)
• ASWC-1 harness included (ASWC-1 sold separately)
• Adjustable gain control for overall volume (on amplified systems)
• Retains blind spot detection system (if equipped)
• High level speaker input
• Micro “B” USB updatable
• Retains balance and fade
• CHTO-03 Interface
• 16-pin harness with stripped leads
• 10-pin harness to 22-pin Chrysler harness with stripped leads
• 4-pin harness with stripped leads
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CONNECTIONS TO BE MADEAPPLICATIONS
From the 16-pin harness
• Connect the (2) Red wires to the ignition/accessory wire of the aftermarket radio.
• Connect the Orange/White wire to the illumination wire of the aftermarket radio. If the
aftermarket radio does not have an illumination wire, tape off the Orange/White wire.
• Connect the Blue/White wire to the amp turn on wire of the aftermarket radio.
• Tape up the Brown wire. It will not be used in this application.
For vehicles with built-in navigation (only), make the following connections:
• Connect the Light Green wire to the parking brake wire of the aftermarket navigation radio.
•
Connect the Blue/Pink wire to the VSS or speed sense wire of the aftermarket navigation radio
.
• Connect the Green/Purple wire to the reverse wire of the aftermarket navigation radio.
Only make the following connections if the vehicle is amplified:
• Connect the White wire to the left front positive speaker output of the aftermarket radio.
•
Connect the White/Black wire to the left front negative speaker output of the aftermarket radio
.
• Connect the Gray wire to the right front positive speaker output of the aftermarket radio.
•
Connect the Gray/Black wire to the right front negative speaker output of the aftermarket radio
.
• Connect the
Green
wire to the radio’s left rear positive speaker output.
• Connect the Green/Black wire to the radio’s left rear negative speaker output.
• Connect the Purple wire to the radio’s right rear positive speaker output.
• Connect the Purple/Black wire to the radio’s right rear negative speaker output.
Continued on next page
CHRYSLER
200 2011-up
300 2008-2010
Aspen 2008-2009
Sebring 2007-2010
Town and Country 2008-up
DODGE
Avenger 2008-up
Caliber 2009-2012
Challenger 2009-up
Charger 2008-2010
Dakota 2008-2011
Durango 2008-2013
Grand Caravan 2008-up
Journey 2009-2010
Magnum 2008-2009
Nitro 2007-2011
Ram 1500 2009
Ram 2500/3500 2010-2011
JEEP
Commander 2008-2010
Compass 2009-up
Grand Cherokee 2008-2013
Liberty 2008-2012
Patriot 2009-up
Wrangler 2007-up
MITSUBISHI
Raider 2008-2009
Ram
1500/2500/3500 2012
C/V Tradesman 2012-up
Chassis Cab 3500/4500/5500 2012
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From the 22-pin Chrysler harness
• Connect the Yellow wire to the radio’s 12-volt battery or memory wire.
• Connect the Black wire to the radio’s ground wire.
•
Connect the Blue wire to the radio’s amp turn on wire if populated on the factory side.
For non-amplified vehicles (only), make the following connections:
• Disconnect the (2) 4-pin connectors, with the Purple and Green wires in it.
• Connect the 4-pin harness with stripped leads to the 4-pin connector, with the Purple and
Green wires, coming from the Gray 22-pin connector.
• Connect the Green wire to the radio’s left rear positive speaker output.
• Connect the Green/Black wire to the radio’s left rear negative speaker output.
• Connect the Purple wire to the radio’s right rear positive speaker output.
• Connect the Purple/Black wire to the radio’s right rear negative speaker output.
Tip:
If you are unsure if your vehicle is amplified or not, note that these following wires will
only be populated in the factory harness if non-amplified.
• Connect the White wire to the left front positive speaker output of the aftermarket radio.
•
Connect the White/Black wire to the left front negative speaker output of the aftermarket radio
.
• Connect the Gray wire to the right front positive speaker output of the aftermarket radio.
• Connect the Gray/Black wire to the right front negative speaker output of the aftermarket.
From the 12-way harness
• This harness is for the ASWC-1 (sold separately). Please refer to the ASWC-1 instructions for
programming.
CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE (CONT.) CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE (CONT.)
• With all connections completed to the aftermarket radio, plug the 22-pin harness into the
vehicles wiring harness.
• Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
• Cycle the key, by turning the ignition on for 30 seconds. Then off and on again to test the radio.
• Turn the ignition on if not already, and then turn the radio on to verify that the radio works.
Check balance and fader controls for proper operation.
For amplified models only:
• To adjust the overall volume of your audio system rotate the potentiometer, which is located on
the 16-pin side of the interface clockwise.
INSTALLING THE CHTO-03
TESTING THE CHTO-03
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