2009 DODGE CARAVAN bluetooth

Blind Spot Alert Off
When the BSM system is turned off there will be no
visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP
systems.
NOTE:The BSM system will store the current operating
mode when the vehicle is shut off. Each time the vehicle
is started the previously stored mode will be recalled and
used.
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect)—
IF EQUIPPED
NOTE: The sales code RER and REU radios contain an
integrated Hands-Free Communication (UConnect)
system. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for
UConnectsystem operating instructions for these ra-
dios.
UConnectis a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle
communications system. UConnectallows you to dial aphone number with your cellular phone using simple
voice commands (e.g.,Call”“Mike””WorkorDial”
“248-555-1212). Your cellular phone’s audio is trans-
mitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the system
will automatically mute your radio when using the
UConnectsystem.
NOTE:The UConnectsystem requires a cellular phone
equipped with the BluetoothHands-Free Profile,Ve r -
sion 0.96 or higher. See the UConnectwebsite for
supported phones.
NOTE:For UConnectcustomer support, visit the
following websites:
•www.chrysler.com/uconnect
•www.dodge.com/uconnect
•www.jeep.com/uconnect
•or call 1–877–855–8400
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UConnectallows you to transfer calls between the
system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your
vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone
for private conversation.
The UConnectsystem is driven through your
Bluetooth“Hands-Free profile” cellular phone.
UConnectfeatures Bluetoothtechnology - the global
standard that enables different electronic devices to con-
nect to each other without wires or a docking station, so
UConnectworks no matter where you stow your cellu-
lar phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long
as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the
vehicle’s UConnectsystem. The UConnectsystem
allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to the
system. Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be
used with the system at a time. The system is available in
English, Spanish, or French languages.Phone Button
The rearview mirror contains the microphone
for the system (depending on the type of
mirror and radio equipped), and either the
radio or the mirror has the two control buttons
(PHONE Button and VOICE RECOGNITION button)
that will enable you to access the system.
Voice Recognition Button
Actual button location may vary with radio.
The individual buttons are described in the
“Operation” section.
The UConnectsystem can be used with any Hands-Free
Profile certified Bluetoothcellular phone. See the
UConnectwebsite for supported phones. If your cellu-
lar phone supports a different profile (e.g., Headset
Profile) you may not be able to use any UConnect
features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the
phone manufacturer for details.
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Help Command
If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to
know your options at any prompt, sayHelpfollowing
the beep. The UConnectsystem will play all the options
at any prompt if you ask for help.
To activate the UConnectsystem from idle, simply press
the PHONE button and follow the audible prompts for
directions. All UConnectsystem sessions begin with a
press of the PHONE button on the radio control head.
Cancel Command
At any prompt, after the beep, you can sayCanceland
you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a
few instances the system will take you back to the
previous menu.
Pair (Link) UConnectSystem to a Cellular Phone
To begin using your UConnectsystem, you must pair
your compatible Bluetoothenabled cellular phone.To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer-
ence your cellular phone Owner’s Manual. The
UConnectwebsite may also provide detailed instruc-
tions for pairing.
The following are general phone to UConnectsystem
pairing instructions:
•Press the PHONE button to begin.
•After theReadyprompt and the following beep, say
Setup Phone Pairing.
•When prompted, after the beep, sayPair a Phoneand
follow the audible prompts.
•You will be asked to say a four-digit Personal Identi-
fication Number (PIN), which you will later need to
enter into your cellular phone. You can enter any
four-digit PIN. You will not need to remember this PIN
after the initial pairing process.
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The UConnectsystem will allow you to enter up to 32
names in the phonebook with each name having up to
four associated phone numbers and designations. Each
language has a separate 32-name phonebook accessible
only in that language. In addition, if equipped and
supported by your phone, UConnectautomatically
downloads mobile phone’s phonebook.
Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook
transfer from Mobile phone
If equipped and specifically supported by your phone,
UConnectautomatically downloads names (text names)
and number entries from the mobile phone’s phonebook.
Specific BluetoothPhones with Phone Book Access
Profile may support this feature. See UConnectwebsite
for supported phones.
•To call a name from downloaded (or UConnect)
Phonebook, follow the procedure in “Call by Saying a
Name” section.
•Automatic download and update, if supported, begins
as soon as the phone Bluetoothwireless connection is
made to the UConnect. For example, after you start
the vehicle.
•Maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down-
loaded and updated every time a phone is connected
to the UConnect.
•Depending on the maximum number of entries down-
loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest
downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail-
able, previous downloaded phonebook is available for
use.
•Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile
phone is accessible.
•Only the Mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded.
SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phone-
book.
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•This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or
deleted on the UConnect. These can only be edited on
the mobile phone. The changes are transferred and
updated to UConnecton the next phone connection.
Phonebook Download — Single Entry
If equipped and supported by your phone, UConnect
allows the user to download entries from their phone via
Bluetooth. To use this feature, press the PHONE button
and say “Phonebook Download.” The system prompts,
“Ready to accept “V” card entry via Bluetooth…” The
system is now ready to accept phonebook entries from
your phone using the BluetoothObject Exchange Profile
(OBEX). Please see your phone Owner’s Manual for
specific instructions on how to send these entries from
your phone.
NOTE:
•The phone handset must support BluetoothOBEX
transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature.
•Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they
are already connected to any system via Bluetooth,
and you may see a message on the phone display that
the Bluetoothlink is busy. In this case, the user must
first disconnect or drop the Bluetoothconnection to
the UConnectsystem, and then send the address
book entry via Bluetooth. Please see your phone
Owner ’s Manual for specific instructions on how to
drop the Bluetoothconnection.
•If the phonebook entry is longer than 24 characters, it
will only use the first 24 characters.
Edit UConnectPhonebook Entries
NOTE:
•Editing names in the phonebook is recommended
when the vehicle is not in motion.
•Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be
deleted or edited.
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dialing a number with your paired Bluetoothcellular
phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s
audio system. The UConnectsystem will work the same
as if you dial the number using voice recognition.
NOTE:Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the
dial ring to the UConnectsystem to play it on the
vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this
situation, after successfully dialing a number the user
may feel that the call did not go through even though the
call is in progress. Once your call is answered, you will
hear the audio.
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute Off)
When you mute the UConnectsystem, you will still be
able to hear the conversation coming from the other
party, but the other party will not be able to hear you. In
order to mute the UConnectsystem:
•Press the “Voice Recognition” button.
•Following the beep, sayMute.
In order to un-mute the UConnectsystem:
•Press the “Voice Recognition” button.
•Following the beep, sayMute off.
Advanced Phone Connectivity
Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone
The UConnectsystem allows ongoing calls to be trans-
ferred from your cellular phone to the UConnectsystem
without terminating the call. To transfer an ongoing call
from your UConnectpaired cellular phone to the
UConnectsystem or vice versa, press the “Voice Recog-
nition” button and sayTransfer Call.
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Connect or Disconnect Link Between the
UConnectSystem and Cellular Phone
Your cellular phone can be paired with many different
electronic devices, but can only be activelyconnected
with one electronic device at a time.
If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth
connection between a UConnectpaired cellular phone
and the UConnectsystem, follow the instructions de-
scribed in your cellular phone User’s Manual.
List Paired Cellular Phone Names
•
Press the PHONE button to begin.
•After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
“Setup Phone Pairing.”
•When prompted, sayList Phones.
•The UConnectsystem will play the phone names of
all paired cellular phones in order from the highest tothe lowest priority. To “select” or “delete” a paired
phone being announced, press the “Voice Recogni-
tion” button and say “Select” or “Delete.” Also, see the
next two sections for an alternate way to “select” or
“delete” a paired phone.
Select Another Cellular Phone
This feature allows you to select and start using another
phone paired with the UConnectsystem.
•Press the PHONE button to begin.
•After theReadyprompt and the following beep, say
Setup Select Phoneand follow the prompts.
•You can also press the “Voice Recognition” button at
any time while the list is being played, and then
choose the phone that you wish to select.
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•Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced by
lowering the in-vehicle audio volume.
•In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be
compromised with the convertible top down.
BluetoothCommunication Link
Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to
the UConnectsystem. When this happens, the connec-
tion can generally be re-established by switching the
phone off/on. Your cell phone is recommended to remain
in BluetoothON mode.
Power-Up
After switching the ignition key from OFF to either ON
or ACC position, or after a language change, you must
wait at least five seconds prior to using the system.
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