2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE radio controls

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•or call 1–877–855–8400
Uconnect™ Phone allows you to transfer calls between
the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit
your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s
microphone for private conversation.
The Uconnect™ Phone is driven through your
Bluetooth“Hands-Free Profile” mobile phone.
Uconnect™ features Bluetoothtechnology - the global
standard that enables different electronic devices to con-
nect to each other without wires or a docking station, so
Uconnect™ Phone works no matter where you stow your
mobile phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as
long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to
the vehicle’s Uconnect™ Phone. The Uconnect™ Phone
allows up to seven mobile phones to be linked to thesystem. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can be
used with the system at a time. The system is available in
English, Spanish, or French languages.
WARNING!
Any voice commanded system should be used only
in safe driving conditions following local laws and
phone use. All attention should be kept on the
roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in a
collision causing serious injury or death.
Uconnect™ Phone Button
The radio or steering wheel controls (if
equipped) will contain the two control buttons
(Uconnect™ Phone
button and Voice
Command
button) that will enable you
to access the system. When you press the button you will
hear the word Uconnect™ followed by a BEEP. The beep
is your signal to give a command.
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

▫Connecting The iPodOr External USB
Device............................ 351
▫Using This Feature................... 352
▫Controlling The iPodOr External USB
Device Using Radio Buttons............. 352
▫PlayMode ......................... 352
▫List Or Browse Mode................. 354
▫Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)........ 356
Harman KardonLogic7High Performance
Multichannel Surround Sound System With
Driver-Selectable Surround (DSS) -
If Equipped.......................... 357Steering Wheel Audio Controls............ 358
▫Radio Operation..................... 359
▫CD Player......................... 360
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance.............. 360
Radio Operation And Mobile Phones....... 361
Climate Controls...................... 361
▫Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) — If Equipped................. 361
▫Operating Tips...................... 367
▫Operating Tips Chart................. 369
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Outlet 6 — Lower Switch Bank 11 — Hood Release
2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Hazard Switch 12 — Fuel Door Release
3 — Radio 8 — Storage Bin 13 — Headlight Switch
4 — Glove Compartment 9 — ESC Button 14 – Dimmer Control
5 — Climate Controls 10 — Ignition Switch 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

system has higher SPL and a dramatic increase in dy-
namic sound quality. The speakers are tuned for maxi-
mum efficiency and perfectly matched to the amplifier
output stage ensuring state of the art multi-seat surround
sound processing.
Logic7 multichannel surround-sound technology deliv-
ers an immersive, accurate sound-stage to every seating
position This surround effect is available for audio from
any source - AM/FM/CD/ Satellite Radio or dashboard
AUX input; and is activated through the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Driver-
Selectable Surround Sound (DSS)” under “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel”.
Selecting “Audio Surround” through the DSS modes
activates the Harman Kardon Logic7 multichannel
surround-sound technology in your vehicle. The “Video
Surround” mode is described under Driver-SelectableSurround (DSS). The Video Surround Mode will only be
available for video media sources (DVDs, Video CDs, or
other video media supported by the radio). Some audio
will sound better in DSS modes, others in Stereo mode.
When in “Audio Surround” mode, balance is set auto-
matically. Fader control is available in surround mode
but should be set to the center position for optimal
surround performance.
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.
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The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and
mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker
switch will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom
of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.Pressing the center button will make the radio switch
between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/
CD/HDD/AUX/VES, etc.).
The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
pushbutton in the center. The function of the left-hand
control is different depending on which mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand control operation in
each mode.
Radio Operation
Pressing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next
listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch
will “Seek” down for the next listenable station.
The button located in the center of the left-hand control
will tune to the next preset station that you have pro-
grammed in the radio preset pushbutton.
Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering
Wheel)
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359

RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the mobile phone antenna. This condition is
not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does
not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during mobile phone operation when
not using Uconnect™ (if equipped).
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The air conditioning and heating system is designed to
make you comfortable in all types of weather.
Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
— If Equipped
•
The Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) allows
both driver and front passenger seat occupants to
select individual comfort settings.
•When occupants in the vehicle select an Auto mode
operation, Auto blower operation is set by using a
push button on the control unit and a comfort tem-
perature setting by using the temperature up and
down buttons.
•The system provides set-and-forget operation for op-
timum comfort and convenience.
•The system can be controlled manually, if desired.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361

Reclining Front Seats..................... 161
Recorder, Event Data...................... 81
Recreational Towing...................... 457
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 436
Refrigerant............................ 482
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 64
Remote Control
Starting System....................... 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 358
Remote Starting System.................... 27
Replacement Bulbs....................... 511
Replacement Keys........................ 17
Replacement Parts....................... 474
Replacement Tires....................... 426
Reporting Safety Defects................... 542
Restraints, Child......................... 82
Restraints, Occupant...................... 48
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 271Roll Over Warning........................ 4
Rotation,Tires .......................... 427
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 97
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 99
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 542
Safety Information, Tire................... 408
Safety Tips............................. 95
Safety, Exhaust Gas..................... 47,96
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 347
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 522
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 64
Seat Belts............................ 51,97
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 57
And Pregnant Women.................. 66
Child Restraint..................... 82,90
Extender........................... 66
Front Seat.......................... 51
Inspection.......................... 97
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