• When connected, the iPod®/compatible USB device can be controlled using voice
command, radio touch screen or Steering Wheel Audio controls to play, skip to the next
or previous track, browse, and list the contents.
• The iPod
®battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the specific
device).
NOTE:
• When connecting your iPod
®device for the first time, the system may take several
minutes to read your music, depending on the number of files. For example, the system
will take approximately 5 minutes for every 1000 songs loaded on the device. Also
during the reading process, the Shuffle and Browse functions will be disabled. This
process is needed to ensure the full use of your iPod
®features and only happens the
first time it is connected. After the first time, the reading process of your iPod®will take
considerably less time unless changes are made or new songs are added to the playlist.
• The USB port supports certain Mini, Classic, Nano, Touch, and iPhone
®devices. The
USB port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage
Class memory devices. Some iPod
®software versions may not fully support the USB
port features. Please visit Apple’s website for iPod®software updates.
SD Card
• Play songs stored on an SD card inserted into the SD card slot.
• Song playback can be controlled using the radio or Steering Wheel Audio Controls to play, skip to the next or previous track, browse, and list the contents.
Bluetooth
®Streaming Audio
•
If equipped with Uconnect™ Voice Command, your Bluetooth-equipped iPod®devices,
cell phones or other media players, may also be able to stream music to your vehicle's
sound system. Your connected device must be Bluetooth-compatible, and paired with
your Uconnect™ system (see Uconnect™ Phone for pairing instructions). You can access
the music from your connected Bluetooth
®device by touching the Source soft-key while
in Player mode.
Uconnect™ 8.4A & 8.4AN Available Media Hubs
Uconnect™
8.4A &
8.4AN Media Hub
(USB, AUX
Ports) Media Hub
(SD, USB,
AUX Ports)Remote USB
Port (Fully
Functional)Remote USB
Port (Charg-
ing Only)Dual Charg-
ing Ports
- SSOO
S = Standard Equipment
O = Optional Equipment
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PLAYING iPod®/USB/MP3 DEVICES
• There are many ways to play music fromiPod®/MP3 players or USB devices
through your vehicle's sound system.
Audio Jack
• The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or an iPod
®,tobe
plugged into the radio and utilize the
vehicle’s sound system, using a 3.5 mm
audio cable, to amplify the source and
play through the vehicle speakers.
•
Touch the Media soft-key then choose AUX source will change the mode to auxiliary device
if the Audio Jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to be heard
through the vehicle's speakers. In order activate the AUX, plug in the audio jack.
• The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons. The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device.
• Or, press the VR button on your steering wheel and state the source you would like to switch to. For example, say: "Change Source to (AUX/SD/USB/Bluetooth/Radio)”.
USB Port
• Connect your iPod
®or compatible device using a USB cable into the USB Port. USB
Memory sticks with audio files can also be used. Then, audio from the device can be
played on the vehicles sound system while providing metadata (artist, track title,
album, etc.) information on the radio display.
• When connected, the iPod
®/compatible USB device can be controlled using voice
command, radio touch screen or Steering Wheel Audio controls to play, skip to the next
or previous track, browse, and list the contents.
• The iPod
®battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the specific
device).
NOTE:
• When connecting your iPod
®device for the first time, the system may take several
minutes to read your music, depending on the number of files. For example, the system
will take approximately 5 minutes for every 1000 songs loaded on the device. Also
during the reading process, the Shuffle and Browse functions will be disabled. This
process is needed to ensure the full use of your iPod
®features and only happens the
first time it is connected. After the first time, the reading process of your iPod®will take
considerably less time unless changes are made or new songs are added to the playlist.
• The USB port supports certain Mini, Classic, Nano, Touch, and iPhone
®devices. The
USB port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage
Class memory devices. Some iPod
®software versions may not fully support the USB
port features. Please visit Apple’s website for iPod®software updates.
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