Voice Text Reply (Not Compatible With iPhone®)
Once your Uconnect®system is paired with a compatible mobile device, the system can
announce a new incoming text message, and read it to your over the vehicle audio system.
Yo u c a n r e p l y t o t h e m e s s a g e u s i n g Vo i c e R e c o g n i t i o n b y s e l e c t i n g , o r s a y i n g , o n e o f t h e
18 pre-defined messages.
Here’s How:
1. Push the Uconnect®Phone buttonand wait for the beep, then say “reply.”
Uconnect®will give the following prompt: “Please say the message you would like to
send.”
2. Wait for the beep and say one of the pre-defined messages. (If you are not sure, you can
say “help”). Uconnect®will then read the pre-defined messages allowed.
3. As soon as you hear the message you would like to send, you can interrupt the list of
prompts by pushing the Uconnect®phone button and saying the phrase. Uconnect®
will confirm the message by reading it back to you.
4. Push the Phone button and say “Send.”
PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSES
Ye s .Stuck in Traffic.See you later.
No.Start without me.I’ll be Late.
Okay.Where are you?Iwillbe
I’ll call you later.Ineeddirections.See you in
NOTE:
Voice texting reply and voice texting features require a compatible mobile device enabled
with Bluetooth®Message Access Profile (MAP). iPhone®and some other smartphones do
not currently support Bluetooth®MAP. Visit UconnectPhone.com for system and device
compatibility.
Want to dictate a personal message? You must first register with Uconnect®Access
(U.S. residents only) to take advantage of a new, cloud-based Voice Texting service, an
enhancement to Voice Text Reply.
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Setting The Time
Model 8.4AN synchronizes time automatically via GPS, so it should not require any time
adjustment. If you do need to set the time manually, follow the instructions below for
Model 8.4A.
1. Turn the unit on, then press the “Time Display” at the top of the screen. Press “Yes.”
NOTE:
If the time is not displayed at the top of the screen, press the “Controls” or the “Apps”
button on the touchscreen, then the “Settings” button on the touchscreen. In the Settings
screen, press the “Clock” button on the touchscreen.
2. Press “+” or “–” next to Set Time Hours and Set Time Minutes to adjust the time.
3. If these features are not available, uncheck the Sync with GPS box.
4. Press “X” to save your settings and exit out of the Clock Setting screen.
Audio Settings
To a d j u s t t h e A u d i o s e t t i n g s :
1. Press the “Media” or “Radio” button on the touchscreen.
2. Press the “Audio” button on the touchscreen to activate the Audio settings screen to
adjust Balance/Fade, Equalizer and Speed Adjusted Volume.
3. You can return to the Radio screen by pressing the “X” located at the top right.
Balance/Fade
To a d j u s t t h e B a l a n c e / F a d e s e t t i n g s :
1. Press the “Media” or “Radio” button on the touchscreen.
2. Press the “Audio” button on the touchscreen to activate the Audio settings screen to
adjust Balance/Fade, Equalizer and Speed Adjusted Volume.
3. Press the “Balance/Fade” button on the touchscreen to Balance audio between the
front speakers or fade the audio between the rear and front speakers.
4. Pressing the “Front,” “Rear,” “Left” or “Right” button on the touchscreens or press
and drag the Speaker Icon to adjust the Balance/Fade.
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Equalizer
To a d j u s t t h e e q u a l i z e r s e t t i n g s :
1. Press the “Media” or “Radio” button on the touchscreen.
2. Press the “Audio” button on the touchscreen to activate the Audio settings screen to
adjust Balance/Fade, Equalizer and Speed Adjusted Volume.
3. Press the “Equalizer” button on the touchscreen to activate the Equalizer screen.
4. Press the “+” or “–” button on the touchscreens, or by pressing and dragging over the
“level bar” for each of the equalizer bands. The level value, which spans between plus
or minus 9, is displayed at the bottom of each of the Bands.
Speed Adjusted Volume
To a d j u s t t h e s p e e d a d j u s t e d v o l u m e s e t t i n g s :
1. Press the “Media” or “Radio” button on the touchscreen.
2. Press the “Audio” button on the touchscreen to activate the Audio settings screen to
adjust Balance/Fade, Equalizer and Speed Adjusted Volume.
3. Press the “Speed Adjusted Volume” button on the touchscreen to activate the Speed
Adjusted Volume screen. The Speed Adjusted Volume is adjusted by pressing the
“volume level” indicator. This alters the automatic adjustment of the audio volume
with variation to vehicle speed.
Surround Sound
To t u r n s u r r o u n d s o u n d O n / O f f :
1. Press the “Media” or “Radio” button on the touchscreen.
2. Press the “Audio” button on the touchscreen to activate the Audio settings screen to
adjust Balance/Fade, Equalizer and Speed Adjusted Volume.
3. Press the “Surround Sound” button on the touchscreen, select On or Off followed by
pressing the “back arrow” button on the touchscreen. When this feature is activated,
it provides simulated surround sound mode.
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RADIO
To a c c e s s t h e R a d i o m o d e :
•Pressthe“Radio”buttonatthelowerleftofthetouchscreen.
Selecting Radio Stations
•Pressthedesiredradioband(AM,FMorSXM)buttononthetouchscreen.
Seek Up/Seek Down
•Pressthe“Seekarrow”buttononthetouchscreenforlessthantwosecondstoseek
through radio stations.
•Pressandholdeither“Seekarrow”buttononthetouchscreenformorethantwo
seconds to bypass stations without stopping. The radio will stop at the next listenable
station once the “arrow” button on the touchscreen is released.
Uconnect® 8.4A Radio
1—RadioStationPresets2—ToggleBetweenPresets3—AudioSetting4—SeekUp
5—DirectTuneToARadioStation6—SeekDown7—BrowseAndManagePresets8—ChooseRadioBand
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MEDIA HUB — iPod®/USB/MP3/SD Card
There are many ways to play music from iPod®/MP3 players or USB devices through your
vehicle's sound system.
•Pressyour“Media”buttononthetouch-
screen to begin.
USB Port
Connect your iPod®or compatible device
using a USB cable into the USB Port. USB
Memory sticks with audio files can also be
used. Audio from the device can be played
on the vehicle's sound system while provid-
ing metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.)
information on the radio display.
When connected, the iPod®/compatible
USB device can be controlled using the
radio or Steering Wheel Audio Controls to play, skip to the next or previous track, browse,
and list the contents.
The iPod®battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the specific
device).
There are also two USB Charge Only ports located on the back of the center console for
rear passengers.
To r o u t e t h e U S B / i P o d®cable out of the center console, use the access cut out.
NOTE:
•WhenconnectingyouriPod®device for the first time, the system may take several
minutes to read your music, depending on the number of files. For example, the system
will take approximately five minutes for every 1,000 songs loaded on the device. Also
during the reading process, the Shuffle and Browse functions will be disabled. This
process is needed to ensure the full use of your iPod®features and only happens the
first time it is connected. After the first time, the reading process of your iPod®will take
considerably less time unless changes are made or new songs are added to the playlist.
•TheUSBportsupportscertainMini,Classic,Nano,Touch,andiPhone®devices. The
USB port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage
Class memory devices. Some iPod®software versions may not fully support the USB
port features. Please visit Apple’s website for iPod®software updates.
Uconnect® Media Hub
1—AUXJack2—USBPort3—SDCardSlot
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Audio Jack (AUX)
The AUX allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or an iPod®,tobepluggedinto
the radio and utilize the vehicle’s sound system, using a 3.5 mm stereo audio cable, to
amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
•Pressingthe“AUX”buttononthetouchscreenwillchangethemodetoauxiliarydevice
if the audio jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to be heard
through the vehicle's speakers. To activate the AUX, plug in the audio jack.
•Thefunctionsoftheportabledevicearecontrolledusingthedevicebuttons.The
volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device.
•Toroutetheaudiocableoutofthecenterconsole,usetheaccesscutoutinthefront
of the console.
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
If using a Bluetooth®-equippeddevice,youmayalsobeabletostreammusictoyour
vehicle's sound system. Your connected device must be Bluetooth-compatible, and paired
with your system (see Uconnect®Phone for pairing instructions).
•YoucanaccessthemusicfromyourconnectedBluetooth®device by pressing the
“Bluetooth®”button on the touchscreen while in Media mode.
SD Card
SD Card Mode allows you to play music that has been saved to your SD Card through your
vehicle’s sound system.
•YoucanenterSDCardModeisbyeitherinsertingaSDCardintotheSDCardslotor
by pressing the “SD Card” button on the left side of the display while media mode.
For further information refer to your Radio Supplement.
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Setting The Time
Model 8.4AN synchronizes time automatically via GPS, so it should not require any time
adjustment. If you do need to set the time manually, follow the instructions below for
Model 8.4A.
1. Turn the unit on, then press the “Time Display” at the top of the screen. Press “Yes.”
NOTE:
If the time is not displayed at the top of the screen, press the “Controls” or the “Apps”
button on the touchscreen, then the “Settings” button on the touchscreen. In the Settings
screen, press the “Clock” button on the touchscreen.
2. Press “+” or “–” next to Set Time Hours and Set Time Minutes to adjust the time.
3. If these features are not available, uncheck the Sync with GPS box.
4. Press “X” to save your settings and exit out of the Clock Setting screen.
Audio Settings
To a d j u s t t h e A u d i o s e t t i n g s :
1. Press the “Media” or “Radio” button on the touchscreen.
2. Press the “Audio” button on the touchscreen to activate the Audio settings screen to
adjust Balance/Fade, Equalizer and Speed Adjusted Volume.
3. You can return to the Radio screen by pressing the “X” located at the top right.
Balance/Fade
To a d j u s t t h e B a l a n c e / F a d e s e t t i n g s :
1. Press the “Media” or “Radio” button on the touchscreen.
2. Press the “Audio” button on the touchscreen to activate the Audio settings screen to
adjust Balance/Fade, Equalizer and Speed Adjusted Volume.
3. Press the “Balance/Fade” button on the touchscreen to Balance audio between the
front speakers or fade the audio between the rear and front speakers.
4. Pressing the “Front,” “Rear,” “Left” or “Right” button on the touchscreens or press
and drag the Speaker Icon to adjust the Balance/Fade.
Equalizer
To a d j u s t t h e e q u a l i z e r s e t t i n g s :
1. Press the “Media” or “Radio” button on the touchscreen.
2. Press the “Audio” button on the touchscreen to activate the Audio settings screen to
adjust Balance/Fade, Equalizer and Speed Adjusted Volume.
3. Press the “Equalizer” button on the touchscreen to activate the Equalizer screen.
4. Press the “+” or “–” button on the touchscreens, or by pressing and dragging over the
“level bar” for each of the equalizer bands. The level value, which spans between plus
or minus 9, is displayed at the bottom of each of the Bands.
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Speed Adjusted Volume
To a d j u s t t h e s p e e d a d j u s t e d v o l u m e s e t t i n g s :
1. Press the “Media” or “Radio” button on the touchscreen.
2. Press the “Audio” button on the touchscreen to activate the Audio settings screen to
adjust Balance/Fade, Equalizer and Speed Adjusted Volume.
3. Press the “Speed Adjusted Volume” button on the touchscreen to activate the Speed
Adjusted Volume screen. The Speed Adjusted Volume is adjusted by pressing the
“volume level” indicator. This alters the automatic adjustment of the audio volume
with variation to vehicle speed.
Surround Sound
To t u r n s u r r o u n d s o u n d O n / O f f :
1. Press the “Media” or “Radio” button on the touchscreen.
2. Press the “Audio” button on the touchscreen to activate the Audio settings screen to
adjust Balance/Fade, Equalizer and Speed Adjusted Volume.
3. Press the “Surround Sound” button on the touchscreen, select On or Off followed by
pressing the “back arrow” button on the touchscreen. When this feature is activated,
it provides simulated surround sound mode.
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