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•LIST button: The LISTbutton will display the top
level menu of the iPod® or external USB device. Turn
the TUNE control knob to list the top-menu item to be
selected and press the TUNEcontrol knob. This will
display the next sub-menu list item on the audio
device, then follow the same steps to go to the desired
track in that list. Not all iPod® or external USB device
sub-menu levels are available on this system.
• MUSIC TYPE button: TheMUSIC TYPE button is
another shortcut button to the genre listing on your
audio device.CAUTION!
• Leaving the iPod® or external USB device (or any
supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in ex-
treme heat or cold can alter the operation or dam-
age the device. Follow the device manufacturer ’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.
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Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the
Uconnect® phone system.
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons
To enter BTSA mode, press either “AUX” button on the
radio or press the VR button and say “Bluetooth Stream-
ing 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 A Different Audio Device
1. Press the PHONE button to begin.
2. After theReadyprompt and following the beep, say
Setup, then say Select Audio Devices.
3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the Uconnect® phone system to list the audio devices.
Next Track
Use the SEEK UP button, or press the VR button on the
radio and say “Next Track”, to jump to the next music
track on your cellular phone.
Previous Track
Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on
the radio and say “Previous Track”, to jump to the
previous music track on your cellular phone.
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Browse
Browsing is not available on a Bluetooth Streaming
Audio (BTSA) device. Only the current song that is
playing will display info.
UCONNECT® MULTIMEDIA— VIDEO
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES™) — If Equipped
Getting Started
• Screen(s) located in the overhead console: Unfold the
overhead LCD screen(s) by pushing the button on the
overhead console behind the screen(s).
•Cycle the ignition to the ON or ACC position.
• Your vehicle may be equipped with either a standard
DVD player or a Blu-ray Disc Player. If equipped with
a Blu-ray Disc Player, the icon will be present on the
Player.
Video Entertainment System (VES™)
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•Turn on the Player (if equipped on Dual Screen Sys-
tem) by pushing the Power button, located on the far
left, or by pressing the button on the Remote Control.
• When the Video Screen(s) are open and a DVD/Blu-
ray Disc is inserted into the VES™ player, the screen(s)
turn(s) on automatically, the headphone transmitters
turn on and playback begins.
• For Dual Video Screen System, Channel 1 on the
Remote Control and Headphones refers to Screen 1
(second row) and Channel 2 on the Remote Control
and Headphones refers to Screen 2 (third row). Refer to
the Dual Video Screen section for more information.
• The system can be controlled by the front seat occu-
pants using either the touch-screen- radio, the DVD or
Blu-ray Disc Player, or by the rear seat occupants using
the remote control.Blu-ray Player
Play A Blu-ray Disc
To view a Blu-ray insert the disc into the Blu-ray VES™
disc Player. Playback will begin automatically after the
Blu-ray is recognized by the disc drive. If playback does
not begin automatically after the disc is inserted into the
Blu-ray player press the play button. If playback does not
begin automatically after the disc is inserted into Blu-ray
VES™ disc Player follow these steps:
Using the Touch-Screen Radio
• Press the MENU hard-key, then touch the Rear VES™
soft key. If a chapter list appears on the right side of the
screen, touch the hide list soft key to display the Rear
VES™ control screen.
• Touch the 1 soft-key to select an audio channel, then
touch the VES™ Disc soft-key in the media column.
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Using the Remote Control
•Select an audio channel (Channel 1 for 2nd row screen
and Channel 2 for 3rd row screen), then press the
source key and select VES™ Disc from the menu.
• Press popup/menu key to navigate disc menu and
options.
NOTE: Due to the size of the content on a Blu-ray disc,
the disc may not start playing immediately.
Play Video Games
Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA
input jacks or HDMI port, located on the left side behind
the second row seat.1. HDMI port
2. Audio/Video In
3. Power Outlet
4. USB Ports (Charge Only)
5. Power Inverter
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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 SOURCE 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
SOURCE 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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2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VESControls. If a channel list is displayed, press the HIDE
LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen. 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a
video is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and
choose an audio source. To exit touch the back arrow
soft-key at the top left of the left screen.
Rear VES Soft-KeySelect Channel/Screen 2 And HDD In The Media
Column
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Listen To An Audio Source While A Video Is
Playing
Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch are on
the same channel. If watching a video on Screen 1
(second row), then Channel 2 could be used for audio. If
watching a video on Screen 2 (third row), then Channel 1
could be used for audio.
Using The Remote Control
1. Press the SOURCE 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
SOURCE 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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