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4. Search for available devices on yourBluetooth enabled device.
• Select Bluetooth and ensure it is en- abled. Once enabled, the device will
begin to search for Bluetooth
connections.
5. If No is selected, and you still would like to pair a device, press the “Settings”
button from the Uconnect Phone main
screen.
• Select “Paired Phones” then press the “Add Device” button on the touch-
screen.
• Search for available devices on your Bluetooth enabled device (see below).
When prompted on the device, select
“Uconnect” and accept the connection
request.
6. Uconnect Phone will display an in prog- ress screen while the system is
connecting.
7. When your device finds the Uconnect sys- tem, select “Uconnect.” 8. When prompted on the device, accept the
connection request from Uconnect
Phone.
NOTE:
Some devices will require you to enter the
PIN number.
9. When the pairing process has successfully completed, the system will prompt you to
choose whether or not this is your favorite
device. Selecting “Yes” will make this
device the highest priority. This device
will take precedence over other paired
devices within range and will connect to
the Uconnect system automatically when
entering the vehicle. Only one Bluetooth
device can be connected to the Uconnect
system at a time. If “No” is selected,
simply select “Uconnect” from the device
Bluetooth screen, and the Uconnect sys-
tem will reconnect to the Bluetooth
device.iPod/USB/SD Card/AUX/Media Player
Control Support
This vehicle has an iPod/USB/SD Card/AUX/
Media Player Control located in the center
console directly below the Climate Controls.
USB/Audio Jack (AUX)/Bluetooth
Operation
To select a specific audio source, push the
MEDIA button on the radio faceplate. To
allow music to play from your portable device
through the vehicle’s speakers, press the
“Source” button on the touchscreen then
select one of the following modes:
USB/iPod
USB/iPod Mode is entered by either inserting
a USB Jump Drive or iPod cable into the USB
port or by pushing the MEDIA button on the
radio faceplate.
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Audio Jack (AUX)
The AUX allows a portable device, such as an
MP3 player or an iPod, to be plugged into the
radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system,
using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the
source and play through the vehicle speakers.
The functions of the portable device are con-
trolled using the device buttons, not the
buttons on the radio. The volume may be
controlled using the radio or portable device.
Bluetooth
If using a Bluetooth - equipped device, you
may also be able to stream music to your
vehicle's sound system.
SD Card
Play songs stored on an SD card inserted into
the SD card slot.
Song playback 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.
Phone Mode
Making and answering hands-free phone
calls is easy with Uconnect. When the Phone-
book button is illuminated on your touch-
screen, your system is ready.
U.S. residents can visit UconnectPhone.com
to check device and feature compatibility
and to find device pairing instructions.
Push the Phone button
. After the beep,
say one of the following commands…
• Call John Smith
• Dial 123-456-7890 and follow the system
prompts
• Redial (call previous outgoing phone num-
ber)
• Call back (call previous incoming phone
number)
TIP: When providing a Voice Command, push
the Phone button
and say “Call,”then
pronounce the name exactlyas it appears in
your phone book. When a contact has mul-
tiple phone numbers, you can say “CallJohn
Smith work.”
Activating The Phone Mode
The Uconnect Phone is a voice-activated,
hands-free, in-vehicle communications sys-
tem with Voice Command Capability (see
Voice Command section).
The Uconnect Phone allows you to dial a
phone number with your mobile phone using
simple voice commands.
NOTE:
The Uconnect Phone requires a mobile
phone equipped with the Bluetooth Hands-
Free Profile. To check mobile phone compat-
ibility please visit UconnectPhone.com.
Uconnect 5.0 Phone
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For Uconnect customer support:
• U.S. residents - visit UconnectPhone.comor call 1-877-855-8400
• Canadian residents - call 1-800-465-2001 (English) or
1-800-387-9983 (French)
Pairing A Phone
To begin using your Uconnect Phone, you
must pair your compatible Bluetooth enabled
mobile phone. Mobile phone pairing is the
process of establishing a wireless connection
between a cellular phone and the Uconnect
system.
To complete the pairing process, you will
need to reference your mobile phone Owner's
Manual. Please visit UconnectPhone.com for
complete mobile phone compatibility infor-
mation.
NOTE:
• You must have Bluetooth enabled on yourphone to complete this procedure.
• The vehicle must be in PARK.
1. Place the ignition in the ACC or ON position. 2. Push the PHONE button on the faceplate.
• If there is no phones currently con-nected with the system, a pop-up will
appear asking if you would like to pair a
mobile phone.
3. Select “Yes” to begin the pairing process.
4. Search for available devices on your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone.
• Press the Settings button on your mo- bile phone.
• Select Bluetooth and ensure it is en- abled. Once enabled, the mobile phone
will begin to search for Bluetooth
connections.
5. If No is selected, and you still would like to pair a mobile phone, press the “Set-
tings” button from the Uconnect Phone
main screen.
• Select “Paired Phones” then press the “Add Device” button on the touch-
screen.
• Search for available devices on your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone (see below). When prompted on the phone,
select “Uconnect” and accept the con-
nection request.
6. Uconnect Phone will display an in prog- ress screen while the system is
connecting.
7. When your mobile phone finds the Uconnect system, select “Uconnect.”
8. When prompted on the mobile phone, accept the connection request from
Uconnect Phone.
NOTE:
Some mobile phones will require you to
enter the PIN number.
9. When the pairing process has successfully completed, the system will prompt you to
choose whether or not this is your favorite
phone. Selecting “Yes” will make this
phone the highest priority. This phone will
take precedence over other paired phones
within range and will connect to the
Uconnect system automatically when en-
tering the vehicle. Only one mobile phone
and/or one Bluetooth audio device can be
connected to the Uconnect system at a
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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.
Making A Phone Call
1. Push the PHONE button on the steeringwheel.
2. After the BEEP, say “dial” (or “call” a full name or phone number).
SMS Message Reader
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 themobile phone is paired to the
Uconnect system.
3. Select
located under DEVICES next to
Uconnect.
4. Turn “Show Notifications” to On.
Android Devices
1. Push the Menu button on the mobilephone.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Connections.
Enable iPhone Incoming Text Messages
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UCONNECT TOUCH
SETTINGS
The Uconnect system allows you to access
Customer Programmable feature settings
such as Display, Voice, Clock, Safety & Driv-
ing Assistance, Lights, Doors & Locks,
Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start, Engine Off
Options, Compass Settings, Audio, Phone/
Bluetooth, Suspension, SiriusXM Setup, Re-
store Settings, Clear Personal Data, and Sys-
tem Information through buttons on the
touchscreen.
Push the 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 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 Op-
tions
• Voice • Suspension
• Clock • Audio
• Safety & Driving Assistance • Phone/Bluetooth
• Lights • SiriusXM Setup
• Doors & Locks • Restore Settings
• Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start • Clear Personal
Data
• Compass (Uconnect 5.0) • System Informa-
tion
NOTE:
Depending on the vehicles options, feature
settings may vary.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings/Customer Pro-
grammable Features” in the “Multimedia”
Chapter on
www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals/ for fur-
ther information.
IPOD/USB/SD CARD/MEDIA
PLAYER CONTROL
There are many ways to play music from
MP3 players, USB devices, or SD Cards
through your vehicle's sound system. Press
your Media button on the touchscreen to
begin.
Uconnect Media Hub
1 — AUX Jack
2 — USB Port
3 — SD Card Port
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Audio Jack (AUX)
• The AUX allows a device to be plugged intothe 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.
• Pressing the “AUX” button on the touch- screen will change the mode to auxiliary
device if the audio jack is connected,
allowing the music from your device to be
heard through the vehicle's speakers. To
activate the AUX, plug in the audio jack.
• The functions of the device are controlled using the device buttons. The volume may
be controlled using the radio or device.
• To route the audio cable out of the center console, use the access cut out in the front
of the console.
USB Port
• Connect your compatible device using aUSB cable into the USB Port. USB
Memory sticks with audio files can also be
used. Audio from the device can be played
on the vehicles sound system while provid-
ing metadata (artist, track title, album,
etc.) information on the radio display. • When connected, the compatible USB de-
vice 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 battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the specific
device).
• To route the USB cable out of the center console, use the access cut out.
NOTE:
When connecting your 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 ap-
proximately five minutes for every
1,000 songs loaded on the device. Also dur-
ing the reading process, the Shuffle and
Browse functions will be disabled. This pro-
cess is needed to ensure the full use of your
features and only happens the first time it is
connected. After the first time, the reading
process of your device will take considerably
less time unless changes are made or new
songs are added to the playlist.
SD Card
• Play songs stored on an SD card inserted into the SD card slot.
• Song playback 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.
Bluetooth Streaming Audio
If using a Bluetooth equipped device you may
also be able to stream music to your vehicle's
sound system. Your connected device must
be Bluetooth compatible and paired with your
system (see Uconnect Phone for pairing in-
structions). You can access the music from
your connected Bluetooth device by pressing
the Bluetooth button on the touchscreen
while in Media mode.
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Media ControlsThe controls are accessed by pressing the
desired button on the touchscreen and
choosing between Disc, AUX, USB,
Bluetooth or SD Card.
NOTE:
Uconnect will automatically switch to the
appropriate mode when something is first
connected or inserted into the system.
UCONNECT REAR SEAT
ENTERTAINMENT (RSE)
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
Your Rear Seat Entertainment System is de-
signed to give your family years of enjoyment.
You can play your favorite CDs, DVDs or
Blu-ray Discs, listen to audio over the wire-
less 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.
Getting Started
•Screen(s) located in the rear of front seats:
Open the LCD screen cover by lifting up on
cover. • Place the ignition in the ON or ACC posi-
tion.
• Your vehicle may be equipped with a Blu- ray Disc Player. If equipped with a Blu-ray
disc player, the icon will be present on the
Player.
• Turn on the Rear Seat Entertainment sys- tem by pushing the power button on the
remote control.
Media Controls
1 — Repeat
Music Track
2 — Music
Track And Time
3 — Shuffle
Music Tracks
4 — Music
Track Informa-
tion5 — Show
Songs Currently
In Cue To Be
Played
6 — Browse
Music By
7 — Music
SourceRSE System Screen
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UCONNECT PHONE
Operation
1 — Call/Redial/Hold
2 — Mobile Phone Signal Strength
3 — Currently Paired Mobile Phone
4 — Mobile Phone Battery Life
5 — Mute Microphone
6 — Transfer To/From Uconnect System
7 — Uconnect Phone Settings Menu
8 — Text Messaging
9 — Direct Dial Pad
10 — Recent Call Log
11 — Browse Phone Book (Contains 9-1-1)
12 — End Call
1 — Favorite Contacts
2 — Mobile Phone Battery Life
3 — Currently Paired Mobile Phone
4 — Mobile Phone Signal Strength
5 — Mute Microphone
6 — Transfer To/From Uconnect System
7 — Conference Call*
8 — Manage Paired Mobile Phones
9 — Text Messaging**
10 — Direct Dial Pad
11 — Recent Call Log
12 — Browse Phone Book Entries (Contains
9-1-1)
13 — End Call
14 — Call/Redial/Hold
15 — Do Not Disturb
16 — Reply with Text Message
* — Conference call feature only available
on GSM mobile devices
** — Text messaging feature not available
on all mobile phones (requires Bluetooth
MAP profile)
Uconnect Phone Features
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 sec-
tion).
The hands-free calling feature is made pos-
sible through Bluetooth technology — the
global standard that enables different elec-
tronic devices to connect to each other wire-
lessly.
If the Uconnect Phone Button
exists on
your steering wheel, you then have the
Uconnect Phone features.
Uconnect 5.0 Phone Menu
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV Phone Menu
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