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Call/Dial by Saying a Number
²
Press the 'Phone' button to begin.
²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
9Dial.9
²System will prompt you to say the number you want
call.
²For example, you can say ª234-567-8901.º The phone
number that you enter must be of valid length and
combination. Based on the Country in which the
vehicle was purchased, the UConnectŸ limits the user
from dialing invalid combination of numbers. For
example, in USA, 234-567-890 is nine digits long,
which is not a valid USA phone number - the closest
valid phone number has ten digits.
²The UConnectŸ system will confirm the phone num-
ber and then dial. The number will appear in the
display of certain radios.
Call/Dial by Saying a Name
²
Press the ªPhoneº button to begin.
²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
ªDialº or Call.9
²System will prompt you to say the name of the person
you want call.
²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
the name of the person you want to call. For example,
you can say9John Doe,9where John Doe is a previ-
ously stored name entry in the UConnectŸ phone-
book. Refer to9Add Names to Your UConnectŸ
Phonebook,9to learn how to store a name in the
phonebook.
²The UConnectŸ system will confirm the name and
then dial the corresponding phone number, which
may appear in the display of certain radios.
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When calling a number with your UConnectŸ system
that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone
sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can push
the 'Voice Recognition' button and say the sequence you
wish to enter followed by the word9Send.9For example,
if required to enter your pin number followed with a
pound3746#,youcanpressthe'Voice Recognition'
button and say93746#Send.9Saying a number, or
sequence of numbers, followed by9Send9is also to be
used to navigate through an automated customer service
center menu structure and to leave a number on a pager.
Barge In - Overriding Prompts
The 'Voice Recognition' button can be used when you
wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice
recognition command immediately. For example, if a
prompt is playing9Would you like to pair a phone, clear
a{,9you could press the 'Voice Recognition' button and
say9Pair a Phone9to select that option without having to
listen to the rest of the voice prompt.
Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off
Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system
from confirming your choices (e.g., the UConnectŸ
system will not repeat a phone number before you dial
it).
²Press the 'Phone' button to begin.
²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
9Setup Confirmations.9The UConnectŸ system will
play the current confirmation prompt status and you
will be given the choice to change it.
Phone and Network Status Indicators
If available on the radio and/or on a premium display
such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by
your cell phone, the UConnectŸ system will provide
notification to inform you of your phone and network
status when you are attempting to make a phone call
using UConnectŸ. The status is given for roaming net-
work signal strength, phone battery strength, etc.
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training mode, follow one of the two procedures: From
outside the UConnect mode (e.g. from radio mode),
²Press and hold the `Voice Recognition' button for 5
seconds until the session begins, or
²Press the `Voice Recognition' button and say9Setup,
Voice Training9command.
Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the
UConnect 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.
To restore the Voice recognition system to factory default
settings, enter the Voice Training session via the above
procedure and follow the prompts.
Voice Recognition (VR)
²
Always wait for the beep before speaking.
²Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would
speak to a person sitting approximately eight (8) feet
away from you.
²Make sure that no one other than you is speaking
during a voice recognition period.
²Performance is maximized under:
²low-to-medium blower setting,
²low-to-medium vehicle speed,
²low road noise,
²smooth road surface,
²fully closed windows,
²dry weather condition.
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Heated Seats Ð If Equipped
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.
This feature heats the front driver's and passenger's
seats. The control for the heater is located on the instru-
ment panel, below the radio. After turning on the igni-
tion, you may choose OFF, HIGH, or LOW heat settings.
An indicator on the switch shows which setting has been
chosen.
Pressing the switch once will select high-level
heating. Pressing the switch a second time will
select low-level heating. Pressing the switch a
third time will shut the heating elements off.
Heated Seat Switches
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Electric Rear Window Defroster
The push-button is located at the center of the
instrument panel, below the radio. Press this but-
ton to turn on the rear window defroster, and the
optional electric remote control heated mirrors. An amber
light shows that the defroster is on.
NOTE:The defroster turns off automatically after 10
minutes of operation. Each following activation of the
defroster will last for five minutes.
CAUTION!
To avoid damaging the electrical conductors, do not
use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive window
cleaners on the interior surface of the rear window.
Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm
water.
Rear Wiper/Washer Switch Ð If Equipped
A switch on the right side of the steering column controls
operation of the rear wiper/washer function. Rotating
the center of the switch forward to the ON position will
activate the wiper. Rotating the center of the switch all
the way forward will turn on the wash function. The
wash pump will continue to operate as long as the button
is pressed. Upon release, the wipers will cycle two times
before returning to the set position.
Rear Defroster Switch
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
mInstrument Panel Features.................220
mInstrument ClusterÐBase.................221
mInstrument ClusterÐPremium..............222
mInstrument ClusterÐTurbo................223
mInstrument Cluster Descriptions............224
mElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)±
If Equipped...........................231
NEVIC Functions.......................233
NCompass/Temperature/Audio............233NAverage Fuel Economy.................234
NDistance To Empty (DTE)...............234
NElapsed Time........................234
NPersonal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features)........234
mSetting The Analog Clock.................240
mRadio General Information................241
NRadio Broadcast Signals.................241
NTwo Types Of Signals..................2414
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NElectrical Disturbances..................241
NAM Reception.......................241
NFM Reception........................241
mSales Code REF Ð AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And Hands
Free Phone Capability...................242
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......242
NOperation Instructions - CD Mode.........246
NOperation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.....248
NOperating Instructions - Hands Free Phone Ð
If Equipped.........................249
NOperating Instructions - Satellite Radio Ð
If Equipped.........................250mSales Code RAQ ± AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio With
Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone, And
Vehicle Entertainment Systems (VES)
Capabilities...........................250
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......250
NOperation Instructions -
(CD Mode For CD Audio Play)...........256
NLoad/Eject Button
(CD Mode For CD Audio Play)...........257
NNotes On Playing MP3 Files.............259
NOperation Instructions -
(CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play)..........262
NLoad/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . 262
mSatellite Radio Ð If Equipped..............264
NSystem Activation.....................264
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NElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................264
NSelecting Satellite Mode In REF, And RAQ,
Radios.............................265
NSelecting a Channel....................266
NStoring And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......266
NUsing The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................266
NPTY Button9Scan9.....................267NPTY Button9Seek9.....................267
NSatellite Antenna......................267
NReception Quality.....................267
mCD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............268
mRadio Operation And Cellular Phones........268
mClimate Controls.......................269
NClimate Controls......................269
NOperating Tips.......................274
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