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 touchscreen 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 totransfer an on-going call between handset and vehicle.
Phone Menu Screen — Models 8.4 & 8.4N
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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 (8.4 And 8.4N Only)
• Using complete names (i.e; Call John Doe vs. Call John) will result in greater systemaccuracy.
• 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® Phone
button 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 support Voice Text Reply over Bluetooth® to use this feature.If the Uconnect® Phone determines your mobile phone is not compatible with Voice Text
Reply 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
• Uconnect® Phone Voice Text Reply is only available when the vehicle is not moving.
WARNING!
• Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions follow- ing 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.
Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND (8.4 & 8.4N ONLY)
• If the Uconnect® Voice Commandbutton exists on your steering wheel, then you
have the Voice Command feature.
• The Voice Command feature lets you keep your hands on the steering wheel, and your eyes on the road.
• When you press the Voice Command button
located on the radio faceplate or
steering wheel, you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a 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
, listen for the BEEP, and say your command.
• You can “chain” commands together for faster results. Say “Play the artist Scott Joplin”, for example.
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Common Navigation Voice Commands
• To access the navigation voice commands, press the Uconnect® Voice Command
button while in any mode and say “Navigation.”
• Once in the Navigation feature, you can simply Say What You Seeon the touchscreen to
give a navigation voice command.
• Locating an address can be given as a one shot entry. For example, after saying “Find
Address” and the system is ready, you can say the entire address in one command,
“1234 1st Street, Any Town, Michigan.” If you are searching for a particular address or
Point Of Interest, the available voice commands depend on what is displayed on the
touchscreen.
• When the Voice Command system is ready to be given a command, the green indicator is visible in the right corner of the touchscreen.
• The following chart lists the navigation voice commands that may be available.
Navigation Voice Commands:
“Where To?” (Main Menu command) “View Map” (Main Menu command)
“Repeat guidance” “Cancel Route” “Detour” (During a Route Guidance)“Where Am I?”
“Find Address” “Go Home”
“Find Place by Category” “Find Place by Name”
“Find Recently Found” “Find Favorite”“Find City”
“Find Nearest Restaurant” “Find Nearest Fuel” “Find Nearest Transit”
“Find Nearest Lodging”
“Find Nearest Shopping” “Find Nearest Bank”
“Find Nearest Parking”
“Find Nearest Entertainment” “Find Nearest Recreation”
“Find Nearest Attractions” “Find Nearest Hospitals”
“Find Nearest Community”
“Find Nearest Auto Services” “Find Nearest Airport”
“Find Nearest Police Stations” “Find Nearest Fire Stations”
“Find Nearest Auto Dealers”
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 oper-
ating the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others to be
severely injured or killed.
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VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES™)
System Operation
• The screen is located on the headliner behind the front seat. To lower the screen, pressthe release button located in the rear of the overhead console.
• The system may be controlled by the front seat occupants using the touchscreen radio, or by the rear seat occupants using the remote control.
• The video screen displays information in a split-screen format. The left side of the screen is referred to as Channel 1 and the right side of the screen is referred to as Channel 2. All
modes except video modes are displayed in a split-screen format.
• To use the headphones, press the power button located on the right ear cup. Select the channel on the headphones (1 or 2) that corresponds to the channel selected on the
VES™ screen.
Operation Of The Remote
• The remote control operates similarly to any DVD remote you have used before andallows the rear seat passengers to change stations, tracks, discs and audio/video
modes.
• The remote control is designed to control either channel by using the selector switch located on the right side of the remote.
• Pressing the power button will turn the VES™ system ON/OFF.
• Pressing the MODE button causes the Mode Selection menu to appear on the VES™ screen. Use the remote control arrow buttons to scroll through the available modes, then
press ENTER to select the desired mode.
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks
• The Aux jacks are located on the rear of the center console.
• Connect the video game or other external media devices to the AUX jacks following thecolor coding for VES™ jacks.
• Using either the touchscreen radio or remote control, select AUX from the Rear VES™ Control or Mode Selection screen.
• Refer to your vehicle's Owners Manual on the DVD for further details.
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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
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
• The EVIC can be used to view or change the following settings. Press the UPor
DOWN
button until System Setup displays, then press the SELECTbutton. Scroll
through the settings using the UP or DOWN buttons. Press the SELECT
button to
change the setting. Press the BACK button to scroll back to a previous menu or sub
menu.
• Fuel Economy • Average Fuel Economy
• Distance To Empty (DTE)
• Miles Per Gallon (MPG) • Trip Info
• Trip A
• Trip B
• Elapsed Time
• Vehicle Speed • Tire PSI
• Messages •
Vehicle Info (Customer Information
Features)
Uconnect® 4.3 Customer Programmable Features
• The Uconnect® 4.3 system allows you to access Customer Programmable feature set- tings such as Display, Clock, Safety/Assistance, Lights, Doors & Locks, Heated Seats,
Engine Off Operation, Compass Settings, Audio, Phone/ Bluetooth® and SIRIUS Setup
through hard-keys and soft-keys.
• Press the “Settings” hard-key to on the right side of the unit to access the Settings screen, use the “Page Up/Down” soft-keys to scroll through the following settings. The
following feature settings are available:
• Display • Auto On Comfort & Remote Start
• Clock • Engine Off Options
• Safety/Assistance • Audio
• Lights • Phone/Bluetooth®
• Doors & Locks • SIRIUS Setup
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Uconnect® 8.4 Customer Programmable Features
• The Uconnect® 8.4 system allows you to access Customer Programmable feature set-tings such as Display, Clock, Safety/Assistance, Lights, Doors & Locks, Heated Seats,
Engine Off Operation, Compass Settings, Audio, Phone/Bluetooth® and SIRIUS Setup
through soft-keys.
• Touch the “More” soft-key on the bottom of the screen, then touch the “Settings” soft-key to access the Settings screen. When making a selection, scroll up or down until
the preferred setting is highlighted, then press and release the preferred setting until a
check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been selected.
The following feature settings are available:
• Display • Auto On Comfort & Remote Start
• Clock • Engine Off Options
• Safety/Assistance • Audio
• Lights • Phone/Bluetooth®
• Doors & Locks • SIRIUS Setup
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink®)
• HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as
garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems. The
HomeLink® unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
• The HomeLink® buttons that are located in the overhead console or sunvisor designate the three different HomeLink® channels.
• The HomeLink® indicator is located above the center button.
Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink®
Ensure that your vehicle is parked outside of
the garage before you begin programming.
For efficient programming and accurate
transmission of the radio-frequency signal,
it is recommended that a new battery be
placed in the hand-held transmitter of the
device that is being programmed to the
HomeLink® system.
Erase all channels before you begin pro-
gramming. To erase the channels, place the
ignition switch into the ON/RUN position,
then press and hold the two outside HomeLink® buttons (I and III) for up to 20 seconds or
until the red indicator flashes.
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POWER INVERTER
• There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt power inverteroutlet located on the back of the center
console. This outlet can power cellular
phones, electronics and other low power
devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.
Uconnect® 4.3 System
• Press the MORE hard-key (located next to the Uconnect® screen).
• Press the “Outlet” soft-key to turn the power inverter On or Off.
Uconnect® 8.4 System
• Press the “Controls” soft-key (located at the bottom of the Uconnect® screen).
• Press the “Outlet” soft-key to turn the power inverter On or Off.
NOTE:
The power inverter is designed with built-in overload protection. If the power rating of
150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once the electrical
device has been removed from the outlet, the inverter should automatically reset. If the
power rating exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter may have to be reset
manually. To reset the inverter manually, unplug the device and plug it in again. To avoid
overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the
inverter.
WARNING!
To Avoid Serious Injury or Death DO NOT:
• use a three-prong adaptor
• insert any objects into the receptacles
• touch with wet hands
Close the lid when not in use. If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock
and failure.
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