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• Sports Scores -- In-game and final scores as well as weekly schedules.
• Movie Listings -- Check local movie theatres and listings in your area and route tothe theater of your choice.
•
SiriusXM Travel Link feature is completely integrated into your vehicle. A few minutes
after you start your vehicle, Travel Link information arrives and updates in the
background. You can access the information whenever you like, with no waiting.
• To access SiriusXM Travel Link, touch Apps soft-key, then the SiriusXM Travel Link soft-key.
NOTE:
SiriusXM Travel Link requires a subscription, sold separately after the 1 year trial
subscription included with your vehicle purchase.
• SiriusXM Travel Link is only available in the United States.
Fuel Prices Check local gas and diesel prices in your area and route to the station of
your choice.
Movie ListingsCheck local movie theatres and listings in your area and route to the
theater of your choice.
Sports ScoresIn-game and final scores as well as weekly schedules.
Weather
Check variety of local and national weather information from radar maps
to current and 5-day forecast.
Uconnect® Phone (Bluetooth® HANDS FREE CALLING)
• If the Uconnect
®Phone Buttonexists on your steering wheel, then you have
the Uconnect®Phone features.
• The Uconnect
®Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communica-
tions system with Voice Command Capability (see Voice Command section).
• The Uconnect
®Phone allows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone
using simple voice commands or using screen soft-keys.
• Refer to the Understand The Features Of Your Vehicle section of your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
NOTE:
The Uconnect
®Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Profile, Version 1.0 or higher. For Uconnect®Customer Support: U.S.
residents visit www.UconnectPhone.com or call 1–877–855–8400. Canadian Resi-
dents: call 1-800-465–2001 (English) or 1-800-387-9983 (French).
Pairing a Phone
• To use the Uconnect
®Phone feature, you must first pair your Bluetooth®phone
with the Uconnect®system.
Start pairing procedure on the radio
•
Touch the Phone soft-key and then the Settings soft-key. Next, touch Add Device.
•Uconnect®Phone will display an “In progress” screen while the system is connecting.
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Start pairing procedure on mobile phone
•
Search for available devices on your Bluetooth®enabled mobile phone. This is usually
within Settings or Options under “Bluetooth”. See your mobile phone’s manual for
details.
•When your phone finds the system, select “Uconnect” as the paired device. You may
be prompted by your phone to download the phonebook. This is so you can make calls
by saying the name of your contact (PBAP-Phone Book Access Profile).
Complete the pairing procedure
•
When prompted on the phone, enter the 4-digit PIN number shown on the Uconnect®
Screen.
• If your phone asks you to accept a connection request from Uconnect, select “Yes”. If available, check the box telling it not to ask again – that way your phone
will automatically connect each time you start the vehicle.
Select the mobile phone's priority level
• When the pairing process has successfully completed, the system will prompt you to choose whether or not this is your favorite phone. Selecting Yes will make this
phone the highest priority. This phone will take precedence over other paired
phones within range. Only one phone can be paired at a time.
• You are now ready to make hands-free calls. Press the Uconnect
®Phone button on
your steering wheel to begin.
Making A Phone Call
• Press the Uconnect
®Phone button.
• After the BEEP, say “dial” then the number (or “call” then the name as listed in your phone; see Phonebook).
NOTE:
You can also initiate a call by using the touch-screen on the Phone main screen.
Receiving A Call – Accept (And End)
• When an incoming call rings/is announced on Uconnect
®, press the Phone button
.
• To end a call, press the Phone button
.
Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call
• During a call, touch the mute soft-key on the Phone main screen to mute and unmute the call.
Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle
• During an on-going call, touch the Transfer soft-key on the Phone main screen to transfer an on-going call between handset and vehicle.
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Common Phone Commands (Examples)
• “Call John Smith”
• “Call John Smith mobile”
• “Dial 1 248 555 1212
• “Call Emergency”
• “Call Towing Assistance”
• “Redial”
Phonebook
• Uconnect
®radios will automatically download your phonebook from your paired
phone, if this feature is supported by your phone. Entries are updated each time
that the phone is connected. If your phone book entries do not appear, check the
settings on your phone. Some phones require you to enable this feature manually.
• Your phonebook can be browsed on your radio screen, but editing can only be done on your phone. To browse, touch the Phone soft-key, then the Phonebook soft-key.
• Favorite phonebook entries can be saved as Favorites for quicker access. Favorites are shown at the top of your main phone screen.
Voice Command Tips
•
Using complete names (i.e; Call John Doe vs. Call John) will result in greater system
accuracy.
•You can “chain” commands together for faster results. Say “Call John Doe, mobile”,
for example.
• If you are listening to available voice command options, you do not have to listen to the entire list. When you hear the command that you need, press the
button on the steering wheel, wait for the beep and say your command.
Changing The Volume
• Start a dialogue by pressing the Phone button
, then say a command for
example - "Help".
• Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Uconnect
®system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for
Uconnect®is different than the audio system.
NOTE:
To access help, press the Uconnect
®Phonebutton on the steering wheel and
say "help." Touch the display or push either
orbutton and say "cancel"
to cancel the help session.
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Voice Text Reply
• Uconnect
®Phone can read or send new text messages on your mobile phone.
• Your mobile phone must be MAP (Message Access Profile) compatible to support SMS via Bluetooth
®to use this feature. If the Uconnect®Phone determines your
phone is not compatible with SMS messaging over Bluetooth®the “Messaging”
button will be greyed out and the feature will not be available for use.
NOTE:
For mobile phone compatibility and pairing instructions, please visit
www.UconnectPhone.com
WARNING!
•Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions
following applicable laws regarding phone use. Your attention should be focused
on safely operating the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing
you and others to be severely injured or killed.
• In an emergency, to use Uconnect®Phone, your mobile phone must be:
• turned on,
• paired to Uconnect
®Phone,
• and have network coverage.
VOICE COMMAND QUICK REFERENCE
Uconnect® 8.4AN Voice Command Quick Reference
• If the Uconnect®Voice Commandbutton exists on your steering wheel,
you have the Voice Command feature, which is optimized for the driver. The Voice
Command feature lets you keep your hands on the wheel, and your eyes on the
road.
• When you press the Voice Command
button located on the steering wheel,
you will hear a beep. After the beep, give your command. If you do not know what
commands to say, you can say “help” and the system will provide options to you.
If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the Voice
Command
button, after the beep, say your command.
NOTE:
All phone oriented voice commands are accessible by first pressing the Phone Pick
Up
button, not the Voice Command button. To end a call, simply press the
Phone Hang Up
button. In some vehicles, the Phone Pickupbutton
serves the dual purpose of ending calls as well.
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Voice Command (VR) User TIPs
• To hear available commands, press the Uconnect
®Voice Command button and
say “Help”. You will hear available commands for the menu displayed.
• At any time, you can say the words “Cancel” or “Help”. These commands are universal and can be used from virtually any menu. All other specific commands
can be used depending upon the active application.
• You can interrupt the system prompts at any time by pressing the Uconnect
®Voice
Command button while the system is speaking. After the beep, you can say a
command.
• You can ‘chain’ commands together for faster results. Say “Call Joe Doe mobile”, for example.
• For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least 1⁄2 in (1 cm) gap between the overhead console (if equipped) and the mirror.
• Always wait for the beep before speaking.
• Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from you.
• Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a Voice Command period.
Steering Wheel Buttons
• You can control many of your radio features using your voice. Press either the VR
or Phone Pick Upbutton on your steering wheel.
Available Radio Soft-Key Voice Commands
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Ty p e s o fVoiceCom-
mands
Available
Steering Wheel
Buttons to Press: (1) Radio
Mode (2) Media
Mode(3) Cli-mate
Controls (4) Navi-
gation(5) Phone Mode(6) APPS
Uconnect
®
Voice
Command (VR)
ButtonAM/FM
& Satel- lite
Band
Control Media
Devices Control Te m -
perature Control Destina-
tion
Selec-
tion and View - Yelp
®
GENERAL
Uconnect®
Phone Pick
Up Button---- Call Ini-
tiation, Call
Manage- ment,Pre-
format- ted
Voice Text
Reply -
Voice Command Examples – Uconnect® 8.4AN
GENERAL
Anytime “Go to Radio” (Media, Climate, Navigation,
Phone, Apps) – Settings, and Controls are not Voice Command accessible“Cancel”
“Help” (to listen to suggested commands specific to current need“Repeat”
“Launch Yelp
®” – Required 1st voice command to launch Yelp®app
“Yelp®Search” – Required 2nd voice command to
activate app functionality using Steering Wheel Voice Control Button
RADIO
AM/FM “Tune to AM950”, “Tune to 95.5FM (preset 5)
Satellite Band Control “Tune to Satellite Channel 80's on 8”,
Tune to Satellite Channel 32 (preset 4)
MEDIA
Media Devices Control
(Functionality is dependent on compatibility between devices and radio) “Browse” (show) “artist” (albums, music)
“Show paired phones” (devices)
“Play song – Maple Leaf Rag” (artist - Scott Joplin, genre - rock, album - Ragtime Favorites)
“Shuffle” – available with iPod, USB and SD Card
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APPS
SiriusXM Travel Link
(Traffic function is not voice command accessible within SiriusXM Travel Link “Show Fuel prices”
“Show Current Weather” – provides access to Forecast as well
“Show Weather map” – multiple map formats available“Show Sports”
“Show Movie listings” “Show My favorites”
Yelp® (Yelp
®adds it's own
audible prompts, and response
time varies depending on carrier coverage speed) “Launch Yelp®” – Required 1st voice command
to launch Yelp®app
“Yelp®Search” – Required 2nd voice command
to activate app functionality using
Steering Wheel Voice Control Button
“Hotel” (restaurant, gas station, mail, hospital) – for nearest desired general POI
“Italian restaurants” – for nearest specified POI category
“Hotels” (restaurants, hospitals, Starbucks)
“in Miami” (location) – specified distance POI
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
• The steering wheel audio controls are
located on the rear surface of the steer-
ing wheel.
Right Switch
•
Press the switch up or down to increase
or decrease the volume.
•Press the button in the center to change
modes AM/FM/CD/SXM.
Left Switch
• Press the switch up or down to search for the next listenable station or select
the next or previous CD track.
• Press the button in the center to select the next preset station (radio) or to change CDs if equipped with a CD Changer.
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
•The EVIC features a driver interactive
display that is located in the instrument
cluster. Pressing the controls on the left
side of the steering wheel allows the
driver to select vehicle information and
Personal Settings. For additional infor-
mation, refer to Programmable Features
in this guide.
•Press and release the UPbutton to
scroll upward through the main menus
(Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info, Tire PSI,
Cruise, Messages, Trip Info, Vehicle
Speed and Turn Menu Off) and sub menus.
•Press and release the DOWNbutton to scroll downward through the main menus
and sub menus.
• Press and release the RIGHTbuttonfor access to main menus, sub menus or to
select a personal setting in the setup menu. Press and hold the RIGHT
button for
two seconds to reset features.
• Press the BACK/LEFTbutton to scroll back to a previous menu or sub menu.
Compass Calibration
• This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC
will display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated.
• You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” message
displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally.
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Programmable Features
• The EVIC can be used to view or change the following settings. Press the UP
or
DOWN
button until System Setup displays, then press the RIGHTbutton.
Scroll through the settings using the UP or DOWN buttons. Press the RIGHT
button to change the setting. Press the BACK/LEFTbutton to scroll back to a
previous menu or sub menu.
• Radio Info • Trip Info
• Fuel Economy Info • Tire Pressure
• Cruise Control Info • Vehicle Info
• Digital Vehicle Speed • Stored Warning Messages
• Stop/Start • Turn Menu OFF
• Screen Setup
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