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through the list faster. During fast scroll, a slight delay
in updating the information on the radio display may
be noticeable.
• During all List modes, the iPod® displays all lists in
“wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the bottom of
the list, just turn the wheel backward (counterclock-
wise) to get to the track faster.
• In List mode, the radio PRESETbuttons are used as
shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod® or exter-
nal USB device:
• Preset 1 – Playlists
• Preset 2 – Artists
• Preset 3 – Albums
• Preset 4 – Genres
• Preset 5 – Audiobooks •
Preset 6 – Podcasts
• Pressing a PRESET button will display the current list
on the top line and the first item in that list on the
second line.
• To exit List mode without selecting a track, press the
same PRESET button again to go back to Play mode.
• LIST button: The LISTbutton will display the top
level menu of the iPod® or external USB device.
• Turn the TUNEcontrol 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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
Your rear seat Video Entertainment System (VES™) is
designed to give your family years of enjoyment. You can
play your favorite CDs or DVDs, listen to audio over the
wireless headphones, or plug and play a variety of
standard video games or audio devices. Please review
this Owner’s Manual to become familiar with its features
and operation.
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•The system can be controlled by the front seat occu-
pants using either the touchscreen 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 Touchscreen 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.
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™,
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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.
Select FM Mode On The VES™ Screen
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Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate.
2. Touch the Rear VES™ soft-key to display the RearVES™ Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the
HIDE LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES™ Con-
trols 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-Key
Select Channel/Screen 2 And HDD In The Media
Column
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NOTE:
•To view a Blu-ray Disc™ on the radio press the
RADIO/MEDIA hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then
touch the VES™ Disc tab soft-key and then the VIEW
VIDEO soft-key.
• Viewing a Blu-ray Disc™ on the Touchscreen radio
screen is not available in all states/provinces. If avail-
able, the vehicle must be stopped and the shift lever
must be in the PARK position for vehicles with an
automatic transmission. In vehicles with a manual
transmission the parking brake must be engaged.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 and the Mode Select Screen will display, unless a video is
playing then only a small banner will appear on the
bottom of the screen.
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