•Thetransmissionwillautomaticallydownshiftasthevehicleslows(topreventengine
lugging) and will display the current gear.
•Thetransmissionwillautomaticallydownshifttofirstgearwhencomingtoastop.After
astop,thedrivershouldmanuallyupshift(+)thetransmissionasthevehicleis
accelerated.
•Youcanstartout,fromastop,infirstorsecondgear.Tapping(+)(atastop)willallow
starting in second gear. Starting out in second gear can be helpful in snowy or icy
conditions.
•Ifarequesteddownshiftwouldcausetheenginetoover-speed,thatshiftwillnotoccur.
•Thesystemwillignoreattemptstoupshiftattoolowofavehiclespeed.
•Holdingthe(-)paddledepressed(ifequipped),orholdingtheshiftleverinthe(-)
position, will downshift the transmission to the lowest gear possible at the current
speed.
•TransmissionshiftingwillbemorenoticeablewhenAutoStickisengaged.
•Thesystemmayreverttoautomaticshiftmodeifafaultoroverheatconditionis
detected.
To d i s e n g a g e A u t o S t i c k m o d e , r e t u r n t h e s h i f t l e v e r t o t h e D R I V E p o s i t i o n , o r p r e s s a n d
hold the (+) shift paddle (if equipped, and the shift lever is already in DRIVE) until “D” is
once again indicated in the instrument cluster. You can shift in or out of the AutoStick
mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels
could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or personal injury.
SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE CONTROL
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a S p o r t M o d e f e a t u r e . T h i s m o d e i s a c o n f i g u r a t i o n s e t u p
for typical enthusiast driving. The engine, transmission (when equipped with automatic
transmission), and steering systems are all set to their SPORT settings. Sport Mode will
provide improved throttle response and modified shifting for an enhanced driving
experience, as well the greatest amount of steering feel. This mode may be activated and
deactivated by pressing the Sport button on the instrument panel switch bank.
For vehicles equipped with Drive Modes, refer to “Performance Control — If Equipped”
within “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” chapter on your
DVD or in the “Drive Mode Supplement” within your Owners information kit for further
information.
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IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO
Uconnect® 5.0
•5”Touchscreen
•Threebuttonsonthefaceplatesonei-
ther side of the display
Uconnect® 8.4A
•8.4”Touchscreen
•Climatebuttononthetouchscreenin
lower menu bar
•HDButtonwillNOTbevisibleonright
side of screen when viewing AM or FM
•SiriusXMTravelLinkfeatureNOTlisted
within Apps
Uconnect® 8.4AN
•8.4”Touchscreen
•Climatebuttononthetouchscreenin
lower menu bar
•HDButtonwillbevisibleonrightsideof
screen when viewing AM or FM
•SiriusXM Travel Link feature listed within
Apps
Uconnect® 5.0
Uconnect® 8.4A
Uconnect® 8.4AN
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3. The Uconnect®Voice Command and Uconnect®Phone buttons are located on the left
side of your steering wheel. These buttons let you use your voice to give commands,
make phone calls, send and receive text messages hands-free, enter navigation
destinations, and control your radio and media devices.
Included Trial Period For New Vehicles
Yo u r n e w v e h i c l e m a y c o m e w i t h a n i n c l u d e d t r i a l p e r i o d f o r u s e o f t h e U c o n n e c t®Access
Services starting at the date of vehicle purchase (date based on vehicle sales notification
from your dealer).To activate the trial, you must first register with Uconnect® Access.
After the trial period, if you wish to continue your Uconnect®Access Services you can
choose to purchase a subscription.
Features And Packages
•After the trial period, you can subscribe to continue your service by visiting the Uconnect®
Store located within the Mopar Owner Connect websitemoparownerconnect.com. If you
need assistance, U.S. residents can call Uconnect®Care at 1-855-792-4241.
•Forthelatestinformationonpackagesandpricinginformation:U.S.residentsvisit
DriveUconnect.com.
Uconnect® Access Registration (Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN, U.S. 48 Contiguous
States, Alaska And Hawaii)
To u n l o c k t h e f u l l p o t e n t i a l o f U c o n n e c t®Access in your vehicle, you first need to register
with Uconnect®Access.
1. From the parked vehicle with the radio touchscreen powered on, select the “Apps”
button located near the bottom right-hand corner of the radio touchscreen.
NOTE:
Should you require assistance anytime during the registration process, simply call
Uconnect®Care at 1-855-792-4241.
2. Press “Start” on the reminder screen or select “Uconnect Registration” under the
“All Apps” or “Favorites Apps” tab on the Apps list.
3. The Uconnect®Access Registration App will open and display step-by-step instruc-
tions to start your registration.
4. Enter your email address into the radio touchscreen.
5. A message will display on the touchscreen indicating your email submission was
accepted. In a few minutes, you will receive an email which will allow you to register
your vehicle for Uconnect®Access. You should open this email and begin your
Uconnect®Access registration within 72 hours.
6. Check for an email from Uconnect®Access that contains your personalized registra-
tion link. If you don't see it, check your spam or junk mail folder. Open the email and
click on the link to continue registering.
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5. The Uconnect®Store will display a “Purchase Overview” message confirming the
financial details of your purchase. Click the “Purchase” key to continue.
6. The Uconnect®Store will ask you to “Confirm Payment” using your default payment
method on file in your Payment Account. Click the “Complete” key to continue.
7. The Uconnect®Payment Account will then ask for your “Payment Account PIN,”
which you established when setting up your Uconnect®payment account. After
entering this four digit PIN, click the “Complete” key to make the purchase.
8. You will receive a confirmation message that your purchase has been submitted. Click
the “OK” button to end the process.
Purchasing WiFi Hotspot While In Your Vehicle
Yo u m u s t s e t u p a U c o n n e c t®Access Payment Account online
(log in to moparownerconnect.com, go to Edit Profile, then Uconnect®Payment Account,
to set up and manage your Payment Account).
1. To purchase WiFi while in your vehicle, ensure the vehicle is running and in Park. Press
the “Apps” button on the touchscreen, then select WiFi within the “Apps” menu.
Follow the on-screen instructions. When asked for your payment PIN, use the 4-digit
PIN you established when setting up your payment account on Mopar Owner Connect.
NOTE:
This may be different than the Uconnect®Security PIN you established for using features
such as Remote Vehicle Start. After purchasing WiFi, it may take up to 30 minutes (with
the vehicle running) before the WiFi will be active in your vehicle.
2. Select WiFi again, then note the hotspot name. Select this network when connecting
devices to the hotspot. Also click on View/Edit Passphrase, then note the security
passphrase you will need to connect to the network on each device.
If your devices cannot see the WiFi Hotspot network after 30 minutes, please contact
Uconnect®Care by pushing the ASSIST button on the rearview mirror, or by calling
1-855-792-4241.
Using Uconnect® Access
Getting Started With Apps
Applications (Apps) and features in your Uconnect®Access system deliver services that
are customized for the driver and are certified by FCA US LLC. Two different types are:
1.Built-In Features—usethebuilt-in3GCellularNetworkonyourUconnect®8.4A/
8.4AN radio.
2.Uconnect® Access Via Mobile(if equipped) — Via Mobile uses the Uconnect®Access
app and your smartphone's data plan to access your personal Pandora®,iHeartRadio,
Aha™ by HARMAN and Slacker Radio accounts from the vehicle and control them
using the vehicle touchscreen. Customer’s data plan charges will apply. Available on
Uconnect®8.4A and 8.4AN Radios (if equipped).
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2.Emergency 9-1-1 Call (If Equipped)—Therearviewmirrorcontainsa9-1-1button
that, when pressed, may place a call from your vehicle to a local 9-1-1 operator to
request help from local police, fire or ambulance personnel. If this button is acciden-
tally pushed, you will have 10 seconds to stop the call. To cancel, push the 9-1-1 Call
button again or press the “cancel” button shown on the touchscreen. After 10 seconds
has passed, the 9-1-1 call will be placed and only the 9-1-1 operator can cancel it. The
LED light on the rearview mirror will turn green once a connection to a 9-1-1 operator
has been made. The green LED light will turn off once the 9-1-1 call is terminated.
Have an authorized dealer service the vehicle if the rearview mirror light is continu-
ously red. On equipped vehicles, this feature requires a functioning electrical system
and wireless coverage to function properly.If a connection is made between a 9-1-1
operator and your vehicle, you understand and agree that 9-1-1 operators may, like
any other 9-1-1 call, record conversations and sounds in and near your vehicle upon
connection.
3.Roadside Assistance (If Equipped)—Ifyourvehicleisequippedwiththisfeatureand
within wireless range, you may be able to connect to Roadside Assistance by pushing
the “ASSIST” button on the rearview mirror. You will be presented with Assist Care
options. Make a selection by pressing the prompts displayed on the radio. If Roadside
Assistance is provided to your vehicle, you agree to be responsible for any additional
roadside assistance service costs that you may incur. To provide Uconnect®Services to
you, we may record and monitor your conversations with Roadside Assistance,
Uconnect®Care or Vehicle Care, whether such conversations are initiated through the
Uconnect®Services in your vehicle, or via a landline or mobile telephone, and may
share information obtained through such recording and monitoring in accordance with
regulatory requirements. You acknowledge, agree and consent to any recording,
monitoring or sharing of information obtained through any such call recordings.
4.Yelp®—Customershavetheabilitytosearchfornearbydestinationsorapointof
interest (POI) either by category or custom search by using keywords (for example,
“Italian restaurant”). Searching can be done by either voice or by using the touch-
screen keypad. Using the touchscreen, launch Yelp®by selecting the “Apps” icon,
press the “All Apps” tab, and then press “Yelp.” Using voice recognition, push the
Voice Command (VR) button on the steering wheel and say “Launch Yelp®.”
5.Security Alarm Notification—TheSecurityAlarmNotificationfeaturenotifiesyouvia
email or text (SMS) message when the vehicle’s factory-installed security alarm system
has been set-off. There are a number of reasons why your alarm may have been
triggered, one of which could be that your vehicle was stolen. If so, please see the
details of the Stolen Vehicle Assistance service below. When you register, Security
Alarm Notification is automatically set to send you an email at the mail address you
provide should the alarm go off. You may also opt to have a text message sent to your
mobile device.
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Via Mobile apps can also be launched through Voice Recognition by pressing the
VR button on the steering wheel and stating “launch” and then the name of the app.
For example, you can say “launch Aha Via Mobile.”
NOTE:
For detailed information on how to use Via Mobile apps visit the Mopar Owner Connect
website (moparownerconnect.com) and login using the username and password you set
up when registering for Uconnect®Access.
AmessagewillbedisplayedtoremindyouthatViaMobileappsutilizethedataplanon
your connected smartphone to provide content. Many smartphones have a limit to how
much data they can utilize before incurring additional charges. The amount of data being
used varies by smartphone device, cellular service provider and specific app. Check your
mobile phone service plan for more details.* Press “OK” to continue or the “X” to exit.
(*Additional smartphone data usage charges may apply.)
Via Mobile Apps — If Equipped
•Aha™ by HARMAN—Aha™byHARMANmakesiteasytoinstantlyaccessyour
favorite Web content on the go. Choose from over 40,000+ stations spanning internet
radio, personalized music, news, entertainment, hotels, weather, audiobooks,
Facebook®,Twitter®,andmore.
•iHeartRadio—iHeartRadioprovidesinstantaccesstomorethan1,500liveradio
stations from across the country and allows listeners to create custom music stations
inspired by their favorite artists or songs.
•Pandora®—Pandora®gives people the music and comedy they love anytime,
anywhere. Personalized stations launch instantly, with the input of a favorite artist,
track, comedian, or genre.
•Slacker Radio—Enjoymillionsofsongsandhundredsofhandcraftedstations.
NOTE:
For detailed information on how to use Via Mobile apps visit the Mopar Owner Connect
website (moparownerconnect.com) and log in using the username and password you set
up when registering for Uconnect®Access.
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Uconnect® 5.0
1—RadioModeButton2—PresetButtons3—CompassInformationButton4—ClimateFunctionsButton5—+MOREFunctionsButton6—AudioButton7—InfoButton
8—DirectTuneButton9—AM/FM/SXMButton10 — SEEK Up Button11 — SEEK Down Button12 — Uconnect®Phone Button13 — Media Mode Button
Clock Setting
To s t a r t t h e c l o c k s e t t i n g p r o c e d u r e :
1. Push the + MORE button on the faceplate. Next press the “Settings” button on the
touchscreen and then press the “Clock and Date” button on the touchscreen.
2. Press the “Set Time” button on the touchscreen.
3.Press the “Up” or “Down” arrows to adjust the hours or minutes, then select the “AM” or
“PM” button on the touchscreen. You can also select 12hr or 24hr format by pressing the
desired button on the touchscreen.
4.Once the time is set press the “Done” button on the touchscreen to exit the time screen.
NOTE:
In the Clock Setting Menu you can also select Display Clock. Display Clock turns the clock
display in the status bar on or off.
Uconnect® 5.0
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Equalizer, Balance And Fade
To a d j u s t t h e A u d i o s e t t i n g s :
1. Push the + MORE button on the faceplate, then press the “Settings” button on the
touchscreen.
2. Scroll down and press the “Audio” button on the touchscreen to open the Audio menu.
The Audio Menu shows the following options for you to customize your audio settings.
Equalizer
•Pressthe“Equalizer”buttononthetouchscreentoadjusttheBass,MidandTreble.
Use the “+” or “–” button on the touchscreen to adjust the equalizer to your desired
settings. Press the “back arrow” button on the touchscreen when done.
Balance/Fade
•Pressthe“Balance/Fade”buttononthetouchscreentoadjustthesoundfromthe
speakers. Use the “arrow” button on the touchscreen to adjust the sound level from the
front and rear or right and left side speakers. Press the Center “C” button on the
touchscreen to reset the balance and fade to the factory setting. Press the “back arrow”
button on the touchscreen when done.
Speed Adjustable
•Pressthe“SpeedAdjustedVolume”buttononthetouchscreentoselectbetweenOFF,
1, 2 or 3. This will decrease the radio volume relative to a decrease in vehicle speed.
Press the “back arrow” button on the touchscreen when done.
Loudness
•Pressthe“Loudness”buttononthetouchscreentoselecttheLoudnessfeature.When
this feature is activated it improves sound quality at lower volumes. Press the “back
arrow” button on the touchscreen when done.
Radio Operation
Seek Up/Seek Down
•PresstoseekthroughradiostationsinAM,FMorSXMbands.
•Holdeitherbuttontobypassstationswithoutstopping.
Store Radio Presets
When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit into memory, press and hold the
desired numbered button on the touchscreen for more that two seconds or until you hear
aconfirmationbeep.
The Radio stores up to 12 presets in each of the Radio modes. Four presets are visible at
the top of the radio screen. Pressing the “All” button on the touchscreen on the radio
home screen will display all of the preset stations for that mode.
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