2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE radio controls

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 all applicable
laws, including laws regarding phone use. All atten-
tion should be focused on safely operating the ve-
hicle. 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. Voice Command Button
Actual button location may vary with the ra-
dio. The individual buttons are described in the
“Operation” section.
The Uconnect Phone can be used with any Hands-Free
Profile certified Bluetooth mobile phone. See the
Uconnect website for supported phones. Refer to your
mobile service provider or the phone manufacturer for
details.
The Uconnect Phone is fully integrated with the vehi-
cle’s audio system. The volume of the Uconnect Phone
can be adjusted either from the radio volume control
knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right
switch), if so equipped.
The radio display will be used for visual prompts from
the Uconnect Phone such as “CELL” or caller ID on
certain radios.
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iPod/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . . .389
▫Connecting The iPod Or External USB
Device ............................ .390
▫ Using This Feature .....................391
▫ Controlling The iPod Or External USB
Device Using Radio Buttons ..............391
▫ Play Mode ......................... .391
▫ List Or Browse Mode ...................393
▫ Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) .........395
 UCONNECT MULTIMEDIA — VIDEO
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ —
If Equipped .......................... .396
▫ Getting Started ...................... .396
▫ Single Video Screen ....................397 ▫
Play Video Games .....................400
▫ Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2
While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1 ......403
▫ Important Notes For Single Video Screen
System ............................ .405
▫ Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio . . .405
▫ Remote Control ...................... .408
▫ Remote Control Storage .................411
▫ Locking The Remote Control ..............411
▫ Replacing The Remote Control Batteries ......412
▫ Headphones Operation .................412
▫ Controls ........................... .413
▫ Replacing The Headphone Batteries .........414
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▫Unwired Stereo Headphone Lifetime
Limited Warranty .....................414
▫ System Information ....................416
 HARMAN KARDON HIGH PERFORMANCE
SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE
SURROUND (DSS) – IF EQUIPPED .........430
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ......431
▫ Radio Operation ..................... .432
▫ CD Player .......................... .432
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...........433

RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . . .433
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................434
▫ Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) — If Equipped ............434
▫ Operating Tips ...................... .440
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Outlet6 — Lower Switch Bank11 — Hood Release
2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Hazard Switch12 — Fuel Door Release
3 — Radio 8 — Storage Bin13 — Headlight Switch
4 — Glove Compartment 9 — ESC Button14 — Dimmer Control
5 — Climate Controls 10 — Ignition Switch
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Using The Remote Control
1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control.
2. While looking at Screen 1, highlight DISC by eitherpressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by repeat-
edly pressing the MODE button, then press ENTER. NOTE:
•
Channel/Screen 1 select mode information is shown
on the left side of the screen.
• Channel/Screen 2 select mode information is shown
on the right side of the screen.
Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls
1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate.
2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls. If a channel list appears on the right side of
the screen, touch the HIDE LIST soft-key to display the
Rear VES Controls screen.
Select DISC Mode On The VES Screen
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When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be
sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES™
jacks:
NOTE:Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta-
tion3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the
vehicle’s Power Inverter. Refer to the Power Inverter
section in your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for more
information.
Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on
Channel 1.
Using The Remote Control
1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control.
2. While looking at the video screen, highlight VES AUX 1, by either pressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or
by repeatedly pressing the MODE button, then press
ENTER on the Remote Control.Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls
1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate.
Select VES AUX1 Mode On The VES Screen
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Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A
Video Is Playing On Channel 1
Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on
Channel 2.
Using The Remote Control
1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control andthe Mode Select Screen will display, unless a video is
playing then only a small banner will appear on the
bottom of the screen.
2. While looking at the video screen, either press Up/ Down/Left/Right on the Remote Control to highlight
the desired audio source or repeatedly press the
MODE button on the remote until the desired audio
source appears on the screen.
Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls
1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate.
Select FM Mode On The VES Screen
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Using The Remote Control
1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control.
2. While looking at Screen 1, highlight DISC by eitherpressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by repeat-
edly pressing the MODE button, then press ENTER. NOTE:
•
Channel/Screen 1 select mode information is shown
on the left side of the screen.
• Channel/Screen 2 select mode information is shown
on the right side of the screen.
Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls
1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate.
Select DISC Mode On The VES Screen
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