Get Started
1. VisitUconnectPhone.comto check mobile device and feature compatibility and to find
phone pairing instructions.
2. Reduce background noise. Wind and passenger conversations are examples of noise
that may impact recognition.
3. Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while facing straight ahead. The micro-
phone is positioned on the rearview mirror and aimed at the driver.
4. Each time you give a Voice Command, you must first push either the VR or Phone
button, wait untilafterthe beep, then say your Voice Command.
5. You can interrupt the help message or system prompts by pushing the VR or Phone
button and saying a Voice Command from current category.
All you need to control your Uconnect®system with your voice are the buttons on your
steering wheel.
Uconnect® VR/Phone Buttons
1—PushToInitiateOrToAnswerAPhoneCall,SendOrReceiveAText2—PushToBeginRadioOrMediaFunctions3—PushToEndCall
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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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Get Started
1. VisitUconnectPhone.comto check mobile device and feature compatibility and to find
phone pairing instructions.
2. Reduce background noise. Wind and passenger conversations are examples of noise
that may impact recognition.
3. Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while facing straight ahead. The micro-
phone is positioned on the rearview mirror and aimed at the driver.
4. Each time you give a Voice Command, you must first push either the VR or Phone
button, wait untilafterthe beep, then say your Voice Command.
5. You can interrupt the help message or system prompts by pushing the VR or Phone
button and saying a Voice Command from current category.
All you need to control your Uconnect®system with your voice are the buttons on your
steering wheel.
Uconnect® VR/Phone Buttons
1—PushToInitiateOrToAnswerAPhoneCall,SendOrReceiveAText2—PushToBeginRadio,Media,Navigation,AppsAndClimateFunctions3—PushToEndCall
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Climate (8.4A/8.4AN)
To o h o t ? To o c o l d ? A d j u s t v e h i c l e t e m p e r a t u r e s h a n d s - f r e e a n d k e e p e v e r y o n e c o m f o r t a b l e
while you keep moving ahead. (If vehicle is equipped with climate control.)
Push the VR button.Afterthebeep,sayoneofthefollowingcommands:
•Set driver temperature to70degrees
•Set passenger temperature to70degrees
TIP:Voice Command for Climate may only be used to adjust the interior temperature of
your vehicle. Voice Command will not work to adjust the heated seats or steering wheel
(if equipped.)
Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN Climate
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MEDIA HUB — iPod®/USB/MP3/SD Card
There are many ways to play music from iPod®/MP3 players, SD card, or USB devices
through your vehicle's sound system.
•Pressyour“Media”buttononthetouchscreentobegin.
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 providing 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.)
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.
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 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. In order 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.
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The Uconnect®Phone feature enables you to place and receive hands-free mobile phone
calls. Drivers can also place mobile phone calls using their voice or by using the buttons
on the touchscreen (see Voice Command section).
The hands-free calling feature is made possible through Bluetooth®technology — the
global standard that enables different electronic devices to connect to each other
wirelessly.
If the Uconnect®Phone Buttonexists on your steering wheel, you then have the
Uconnect®Phone features.
Refer to theUnderstand The Features Of Your Vehiclesection of your vehicle's Owner's
Manual on the DVD for further details.
Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN Phone Menu
1—FavoriteContacts2—MobilePhoneBatteryLife3—CurrentlyPairedMobilePhone4—MobilePhoneSignalStrength5—MuteMicrophone6—Tr a n s f e r To / F r o m U c o n n e c t®System7—ConferenceCall*8—ManagePairedMobilePhones9—TextMessaging**10 — Direct Dial Pad
11 — Recent Call Log12 — Browse Phone Book Entries(Contains 9-1-1)13 — End Call14 — Call/Redial/Hold*—Conferencecallfeatureonlyavailableon GSM mobile devices** — Text messaging feature not availableon all mobile phones (requires Bluetooth®
MAP profile)
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Select The Android Mobile Phone's Priority Level
When the pairing process has successfully completed, the system will prompt you to
choose whether or not this is your favorite mobile phone. Selecting “Yes” will make this
mobile phone the highest priority. This mobile phone will take precedence over other
paired mobile phones within range and will connect to the Uconnect®system automati-
cally when entering the vehicle. Only one mobile phone and/or one Bluetooth audio device
can be connected to the Uconnect®system at a time. If “No” is selected, simply select
“Uconnect” from the mobile phone/audio device Bluetooth screen, and the Uconnect®
system will reconnect to the Bluetooth device.
Yo u a r e n o w r e a d y t o m a k e h a n d s - f r e e c a l l s . P r e s s t h e U c o n n e c t®“Phone” button
on your steering wheel to begin.
NOTE:
Refer to UconnectPhone.com website for additional information on mobile phone pairing
and for a list of compatible phones.
Making A Phone Call
•PushtheUconnect®Phone button.
•Say“dial”thenthenumber(or“call”thenthenameaslistedinyourphone;see
Phonebook) after the BEEP.
NOTE:
Yo u c a n a l s o i n i t i a t e a c a l l b y u s i n g t h e t o u c h s c r e e n o n t h e U c o n n e c t®Phone main
screen.
Common Phone Commands (Examples)
•“CallJohnSmith”
•“CallJohnSmithmobile”
•“Dial12485551212”
•“Redial”
Receiving A Call – Accept (And End)
•Whenanincomingcallrings/isannouncedonUconnect®,pushthePhonebutton
.
•Toendacall,pushtheHangUporPhonebutton.
Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call
•Duringacall,pressthe“Mute”buttononthePhonemainscreentomuteandunmute
the call.
Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle
•Duringanon-goingcall,pressthe“Transfer”buttononthePhonemainscreento
transfer an on-going call between handset and vehicle.
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Phonebook
The Uconnect®system will automatically sync your phonebook from your paired phone, if
this feature is supported by your phone. Phonebook contacts 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.
•YourphonebookcanbebrowsedontheUconnect®system touchscreen, but editing
can only be done on your phone. To browse, press the “Phone” button on the
touchscreen, then the “Phonebook” button on the touchscreen.
Favorite phonebook entries can be saved as Favorites for quicker access. Favorites are
shown at the top of the main phone screen.
Voice Command Tips
•Speakingcompletenames(i.e;CallJohnDoevs.CallJohn)willresultingreatersystem
accuracy.
•Youcan“link”commandstogetherforfasterresults.Say“CallJohnDoe,mobile,”for
example.
•Ifyouarelisteningtoavailablevoicecommandoptions,youdonothavetolistentothe
entire list. When you hear the command that you need, push thebutton on the
steering wheel, wait for the beep and say your command.
Changing The Volume
•StartadialoguebypushingthePhonebutton,thensayacommandforexample
-"Help".
•UsetheradioVOLUME/MUTErotaryknobtoadjustthevolumetoacomfortablelevel
while the Uconnect®system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for Uconnect®
is different than the audio system.
NOTE:
To a c c e s s h e l p , p u s h t h e U c o n n e c t®Phonebutton on the steering wheel and say
"help." Press the display or press either the Phoneor VRbutton and say
"cancel" to cancel the help session.
Incoming Text Messages
After pairing your Uconnect®system with a Bluetooth®enabled mobile device with the
Message Access Profile (MAP), the Uconnect®system can announce a new incoming text
message and read it to you over the vehicle’s audio system.
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