
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART CHTO-013
CHTO-013
Chrysler Amplified Data Interface
2004-up
APPLICATIONS
See inside front cover
KIT FEATURES
• Provides accessory (12-volt 10-amp)
• Retains R.A.P. (Retained Accessory Power)
• Used in amplified systems
• Provides NAV outputs (Parking Brake, Reverse, Mute, V.S.S.)
• Prewired ASWC-1 harness included (ASWC-1 not included)
• High level speaker input
• USB updatable
• Retains balance and fade
INTERFACE COMPONENTS
• CHTO-013 interface • 16-pin harness with stripped leads
• 10-pin harness to 22-pin Chrysler harness with stripped leads
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Cutting tool • Crimping tool • Tape
• Connectors (example: butt-connectors, bell caps, etc.)
IGNITION
TERMINALS
M3.5
ISO
M4
M5
1.5
2.5
6
WIRE
CUTTER
M3
M2.6
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CHTO-013
Applications
CHRYSLER
200 2011-up
300 2005-2010
Aspen 2007-2009
Sebring 2007-2010
Town & Country 2008-up
DODGE
Avenger 2008-up
Caliber 2007-2010
Challenger 2009-up
Charger 2005-2010
Dakota 2005-up
Durango 2004-up
Grand Caravan 2008-up
Journey 2009-2010
Magnum 2005-2009
Nitro 2007-up
Ram 2006-2012
Ram 2500/3500 2006-2012
JEEP
Commander 2006-2010
Compass 2007-up
Grand Cherokee 2005-2013
Liberty 2008-up
Patriot 2007-up
Wrangler 2007-up
MITSUBISHI
Raider 2006-2009
Caution
any installation. All accessories, switches, and especially air bag indicator lights must be
plugged in before reconnecting the battery or cycling the ignition.
Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
: Metra recommends disconnecting the negative battery terminal before beginning

CHTO-013
Connections to be made
From the 16-pin harness:
• Connect the Red wire to the ignition wire of the aftermarket radio.
• Connect the Orange/White wire to the illumination wire of the aftermarket radio.
If the aftermarket radio has no illumination wire just tape off the Orange/White wire.
• 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.
• Connect the Blue/White wire to the radio’s amp turn on wire.
• Connect the Brown wire to the mute wire of the aftermarket radio. If the aftermarket
radio does not have a mute wire, tape up the Brown wire.
• 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.
• Plug the 16-pin harness into the CHTO-013.
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CHTO-013
Connections to be made
From the 22-pin Crysler 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.
• Plug the 10-pin harness into the CHTO-013.
The 12-pin harness (ASWC plug) will be discussed later in the manual.
Installing the CHTO-013
• 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.
Testing the CHTO-013
• 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.
• To adjust the overall volume of your audio system, rotate the potentiometer which is
located on the 16-pin side of the interface clockwise.
Additional 12-pin harness (ASWC harness)
This 12-pin harness is to be used in conjunction with the ASWC (not included).
Please refer to ASWC instructions for programming.
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CHTO-013
Audio Level Control
1. Make sure the ignition is turned to the “off” position.
2. Disconnect both of the harnesses from the CHTO-013.
3. Locate the potentiometer next to the 16-pin connector at the end of the CHTO-013.
4. Taking a small flat headed screwdriver, turn the potentiometer counter-clockwise to lower
the input level going to the factory amplifier.
5. After making the adjustment reconnect the wire harnesses.
Potentiometer Audio
POTENTIOMETER
Level Adjustment
AUDIO LEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
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