2016 JEEP CHEROKEE bluetooth

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
automatically 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.
You are now ready to make hands-free calls. Press the Uconnect “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.
Common Phone Commands (Examples)
• “Call John Smith”
• “Call John Smith mobile”
• “Dial 1 248 555 1212”
• “Redial”
Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call
• During a call, press the “Mute” button on the Phone main screen to mute and unmute the call.
Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle
• During an on-going call, press the “Transfer” button on the Phone main screen totransfer an on-going call between handset and vehicle.
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.
• Your phonebook can be browsed on the Uconnect system touchscreen, but editingcan 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.
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Voice Command Tips
• Speaking complete names (i.e; Call John Doe vs. Call John) will result in greatersystem accuracy.
• You can “link” 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, push the
button on the steering wheel, wait for the beep and say your command.
Changing The Volume
• Start a dialogue by pushing the Phone button, then say a command for
example - "Help".
• Use the radio VOLUME/MUTE 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, push the Uconnect Phone button
on the steering wheel and say
"help." Push the Uconnect Phone Pickup button
or the VR buttonand say
"cancel" to cancel the help session.
Using Do Not Disturb
With Do Not Disturb, you can disable notifications from incoming calls and texts,
allowing you to keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. For your
convenience there is a counter display to keep track of your missed calls and text
messages while you were using Do Not Disturb.
Do Not Disturb can automatically reply with a text message, a call or both, when
declining an incoming call and send it to voicemail.
Automatic reply messages can be:
• “I am driving right now, I will get back to you shortly.”
• Create a custom auto reply message up to 160 characters.
While in Do Not Disturb, Conference Call can be selected so you can still place a
second call without being interrupted by incoming calls.
NOTE:
• Only the beginning of your custom message will be seen on the touchscreen.
• Reply with text message is not compatible with iPhones.
• Auto reply with text message is only available on phones that supporting Bluetooth MAP.
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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.
NOTE:
Only incoming text messages received during the current ignition cycle can be
viewed/read.
To enable incoming text messaging:
iPhone
1. Press the settings button on the mobile phone.
2. Select Bluetooth.• Ensure Bluetooth is enabled, and the mobile phone is paired to the Uconnectsystem.
3. Select
located under DEVICES next to Uconnect.
4. Turn “Show Notifications” to On.
Enable iPhone Incoming Text Messages
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Android Devices
1. Push the Menu button on the mobile phone.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Connections.
4. Turn “Show Notifications” to On.• A pop up will appear asking you to accept a request for permission to connectto your messages. Select “Don’t ask again” and press OK.
NOTE:
All incoming text messages received dur-
ing the current ignition cycle will be de-
leted from the Uconnect system when the
ignition is turned to the Off position.
Voice Text Reply (Not Compatible With iPhone)
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, may not entirely support Bluetooth MAP. Visit UconnectPhone.com for
the latest system and device compatibility.
• Due to the extremely large number of mobile phone manufacturers, your mobile device may not be listed. For further assistance, contact Uconnect Customer
Care @ 1-877-855-8400 for U.S. residents or, 1-800-465-2001 (English) /
1-800-387-9983 (French) for Canadian residents.
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. You can reply to the message using Voice Recognition by selecting, or saying,
one of the 18 pre-defined messages.
Enable Android Device Incoming Text Messages
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Here’s How:
1. Push the Uconnect Phone button
and 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
Yes. Stuck in Traffic. See you later.
No. Start without me. I’ll be Late.
Okay. Where are you?
I will be <5, 10,
15,...etc.> minutes late.
Call me. Are you there yet?
I’ll call you later. I need directions.
See you in <5, 10,
15,...etc.> of minutes.
I’m on my way.
Can’t talk right now.
I’m lost. Thanks.
NOTE:
To make the SMS voice reading function available, the SMS notification option on
phone must be enabled; this option is usually available on the phone, in the
Bluetooth connections menu for a device registered as Uconnect. After enabling this
function on the mobile phone, it must be disconnected and reconnected with the
Uconnect system in order to make it effective.
Helpful Tips And Common Questions To Improve Bluetooth Performance With
Your Uconnect System
Mobile Phone won’t reconnect to system after pairing:
• Set mobile phone to auto-connect or trusted device in mobile phone Bluetooth
settings (Blackberry devices).
• Perform a factory reset on your mobile phone. Refer to your mobile phone manufacturer or cellular provider for instructions.
•
Many mobile phones do not automatically reconnect after being restarted (hard
reboot). Your mobile phone can still be connected manually. Close all applications
that may be operating (refer to mobile phone manufacturer’s instructions), and follow
“Pairing (Wirelessly Connecting) Your Mobile Phone To The Uconnect System”.
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Mobile Phone won’t pair to system:
• Perform a hard reset in the mobile phone by removing the battery (if removable —see your mobile phone’s owner manual).
• Delete pairing history in mobile phone and Uconnect system; usually found in phone’s Bluetooth connection settings.
• Verify you are selecting “Uconnect” in the discovered Bluetooth devices on your mobile phone.
• If your vehicle system generates a pin code the default is 0000.
Mobile Phonebook didn’t download:
• Check “Do not ask again,” then accept the “phonebook download” request on your mobile phone.
• Up to 5,000 contact names with four numbers per contact will transfer to the Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN system phonebook.
• Up to 2,000 contact names with six numbers per contact will transfer to the Uconnect 5.0 system phonebook.
Text messaging won’t work:
• Check “Do not ask again,” then accept the “connect to your messages” request on your mobile phone.
• Verify that your mobile phone has the Bluetooth feature (Message Access Profile).
Can’t make a conference call:
• CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access) carriers do not support conference calling. Refer to your mobile phone user’s manual for further information.
Making calls while connected to AUX:
• Plugging in your mobile phone to AUX while connected to Bluetooth will disable Hands-Free Calling. Do not make calls while your mobile phone is plugged into the
AUX jack.
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• Push theRIGHTarrow button to access the information screens or submenu
screens of a main menu item.
• Push the LEFT
arrow button to access the information screens or submenu
screens of a main menu item.
• Push the OKbutton to access/select the information screens or submenu screens
of a main menu item. Push and hold the OKarrow button for two seconds to reset
displayed/selected features that can be reset.
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/DID 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/DID turns off. The compass will now function normally.
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features
The Uconnect system allows you to access Customer Programmable feature settings
through buttons on the touchscreen.
•
Push the MORE or SETTINGS button (Uconnect 5.0), or press the “Apps” button
(Uconnect 8.4) located near the bottom of the touchscreen, then press the “Settings”
button on the touchscreen 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 • Engine Off Options
• Voice • Audio
• Clock • Phone/Bluetooth
• Safety & Driving Assistance • SiriusXM Setup
• Lights • Restore Settings
• Compass (Uconnect 5.0) • Clear Personal Data
• Doors & Locks • System Information
• Auto-On Comfort
NOTE:
Depending on the vehicles options, feature settings may vary.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 27
How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 33
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Which radio is in my vehicle?
• Uconnect 5.0 pg. 85
• Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN pg. 97
How do I activate the Audio Jack?
• Uconnect 5.0 pg. 89
• Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN pg. 104
How do I set the clock on my radio?
• Uconnect 5.0 pg. 85
• Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN pg. 97
How do I use the Navigation feature?
• Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN pg. 107
How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 144
How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth with the Uconnect Hands-Free Voice
Activation System? pg. 131
How do I improve the Bluetooth performance of my Uconnect System? pg. 140
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
How do I shift into different four-wheel drive selections? pg. 153
UTILITY
How do I know how much I can tow with my Jeep Cherokee? pg. 158
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 164
How do I change a flat tire? pg. 180
How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 186
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 204
What type of oil do I use? pg. 198
How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 200
What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 212
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