Axxess CHTO-013 Installation Instructions

Kit Features

• 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

Interface Components

• CHTO-013 Interface
• 16-pin harness with stripped leads
• 10-pin harness to 22-pin Chrysler harness with stripped leads (A)
• 10-pin harness to 22-pin Chrysler harness with stripped leads (B)
• 4-pin harness with stripped leads

Tools Required

• Cutting tool
• Tape
• Crimping tool
• Connectors (example: butt-connectors, bell caps, etc.)

Important Notes

CAUTION: Metra recommends disconnecting the negative battery terminal before beginning 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 to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

Applications

HARNESS (A) - LD-CHTO-31

Chrysler

• 300 (2005-2007)
• Aspen (2007)

DODGE

• Caliber (2007-2008)
• Charger (2006-2007)
• Dakota (2005-2007)
• Durango (2004-2007)

DODGE (continued)

• Magnum (2005-2007)
• Ram 1500 (2006-2008)
• Ram 2500/3500

JEEP

• Commander (2006-2007)
• Compass (2007-2008)

JEEP (continued)

• Grand Cherokee (2005-2007)
• Patriot (2007-2008)

MITSUBISHI

• Raider (2006-2007)

HARNESS (B) - LD-CHTO-33

CHRYSLER

• 200 (2011-up)
• 300 (2008-2010)
• Aspen (2008-2009)
• Sebring (2007-2010)
• Town & Country (2008-up)

DODGE

• Avenger (2008-up)
• Caliber (2009-2012)
• Challenger (2008-up)
• Charger (2008-2010)
• Dakota (2008-2011)
• Durango (2008-2013)
• Grand Caravan (2008-up)

DODGE (continued)

• Journey (2009-2010)
• Magnum (2008-2009)
• Nitro (2007-2011)
• Ram 1500 (2009-2011)
• Ram 2500/3500 (2010-2011)
• Ram Chassis Cab (2011)

JEEP

• Commander (2008-2010)
• Compass (2009-up)
• Grand Cherokee (2008-2013)
• Liberty (2008-2013)
• Patriot (2009-up)

JEEP (continued)

• Wrangler (2007-up)

MITSUBISHI

• Raider (2008-2009)

RAM

• 1500/2500/3500 (2012-2012)
• Chassis Cab 3500/5500 (2012)

C/V Tradesman (2012-up)

VOLKSWAGEN

• Routan (2009-2013)

Connections to be made

From the 16-pin harness

• Connect the two (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.

From the 22-pin Chrysler harness

Note: Use appropriate harness for your vehicle application as shown in Applications, p.2.

• 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/White 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 two (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.

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.

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.