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▫Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone)
— If Equipped ...................... 352
 iPod/USB/MP3 Control — If Equipped ..... 352
▫ Connecting The iPod Or External USB
Device ............................ 353
▫ Using This Feature ................... 354
▫ Controlling The iPod Or External USB
Device Using Radio Buttons ............. 354
▫ Play Mode ......................... 355
▫ List Or Browse Mode ................. 356
▫ Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) ........ 358
 Uconnect™ Multimedia Video Entertainment
System (VES)™ — If Equipped ............ 359
▫ Getting Started ...................... 359 ▫
Play Video Games .................... 360
▫ Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2
While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1 .... 363
▫ Dual Video Screen ................... 365
▫ Play A DVD Using The
Touch-Screen Radio ................... 365
▫ Play A DVD Using The VES™ Player
(If Equipped) ....................... 368
▫ Listen To An Audio Source While A Video Is
Playing ........................... 370
▫ Third Row Swivel Screen (If Equipped) ..... 373
▫ Important Notes For Dual Video Screen
System ............................ 374
▫ Remote Control ..................... 374
▫ Remote Control Storage ................ 377
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This feature allows an iPodor external USB device to be
plugged into the USB port, located in the glove compart-
ment.
iPod control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod
and iPhone devices. Some iPod software versions may
not fully support the iPod control features. Please visit
Apple’s website for software updates.
NOTE:
•If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate
Uconnect™ Multimedia radio User ’s Manual for
iPod or external USB device support capability.
•Connecting an iPod or consumer electronic audio
device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate,
plays media, but does not use the iPod /MP3 control
feature to control the connected device.
Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device
Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external
USB device to the vehicle’s USB connector port which is
located in the glove compartment.
USB Connector Port
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NOTE:The glove compartment will have a position
where the iPod or consumer electronic audio device
cable can be routed through without damaging the cable
when closing the lid. This allows routing of the cable
without damaging it while closing the lid. If a cut out is
not available in the glove compartment, route the cable
away from the lid latch and in a place that will allow the
lid to close without damaging the cable.
Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to
the vehicle’s iPod/USB/MP3 control system (iPod or
external USB device may take a few minutes to connect),
the audio device starts charging and is ready for use by
pressing radio switches, as described below.
NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely dis-
charged, it may not communicate with the iPod/USB/
MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained.
Leaving the audio device connected to the iPod/USB/
MP3 control system may charge it to the required level.Using This Feature
By using iPod cable or external USB device to connect to
USB port:
•The audio device can be played on the vehicle’s sound
system, providing metadata (artist, track title, album,
etc.) information on the radio display.
•The audio device can be controlled using the radio
buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod contents.
•The audio device battery charges when plugged into
the USB/AUX connector (if supported by the specific
audio device)
Controlling The iPodOr External USB Device
Using Radio Buttons
To get into the iPod/USB/MP3 control mode and access
a connected audio device, either press the “AUX” button
on the radio faceplate or press the VR button and say
USB orSwitch to USB. Once in the iPod/USB/MP3
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CAUTION!
•Leaving the iPodor external USB device (or any
supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in
extreme heat or cold can alter the operation or
damage the device. Follow the device manufactur-
er ’s guidelines.
•Placing items on the iPod or external USB device,
or connections to the iPod or external USB device
in the vehicle, can cause damage to the device
and/or to the connectors.
WARNING!
Do not plug in or remove the iPod or external USB
device while driving. Failure to follow this warning
could result in an accident.
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the
Uconnect™ phone system.
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons
To get into the BTSA mode, press either “AUX” button on
the radio or press the VR button and say “Bluetooth
Streaming Audio”.
Play Mode
When switched to BTSA mode, some audio devices can
start playing music over the vehicle’s audio system, but
some devices require the music to be initiated on the
device first, then it will get streamed to the Uconnect™
phone system. Seven devices can be paired to the
Uconnect™ phone system, but just one can be selected
and played.
Selecting Different Audio Device
1. Press PHONE button to begin.
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