2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE buttons

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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Play Video Games
Connect the video game console to the Audio/
Video RCA/HDMI input jacks located on the
side of each seat.
Audio/Video RCA/HDMI Jacks (AUX/HDMI
Jacks) on the side of each seat enable the
monitor to display video directly from a video
camera, connect video games for display on
the screen, or play music directly from an
MP3 player.When connecting an external source to the
AUX/HDMI input, ensure to follow the stan-
dard color coding for the audio/video jacks:
1. HDMI Input.
2. Right audio in (red).
3. Left audio in (white).
4. Video in (yellow).
NOTE:
Certain high-end video games consoles may
exceed the power limit of the vehicle's Power
Inverter.
NAVIGATION
• The information in the section below is
only applicable if you have the 8.4 NAV
system or the Navigation has been acti-
vated on your 8.4 system.
• If you have a Uconnect 8.4 system your radio is “Navigation-Ready,” and can be
equipped with Navigation at an extra cost.
Please see your dealer for details.
Press the “Nav” button on the touchscreen in
the menu bar to access the Navigation sys-
tem.
Changing The Navigation Voice Prompt
Volume
1. Press the “View Map” button on the touchscreen from the Nav Main Menu.
2. With the map displayed, press the “Set- tings” button on the touchscreen in the
lower right area of the screen.
3. In the Settings menu, press the “Guid- ance” button on the touchscreen.
4. In the Guidance menu, adjust the Nav Volume by pressing the “+” or “–” buttons
on the touchscreen.
Audio/Video RCA/HDMI Input Jacks
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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.
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NOTE:
• The Uconnect Phone requires a mobilephone equipped with the Bluetooth
Hands-Free Profile, Version 1.0 or higher.
• Most mobile phones/devices are compat- ible with the Uconnect system, however
some mobile phones/devices may not be
equipped with all of the required features
to utilize all of the Uconnect system fea-
tures.
• For Uconnect Customer Care: •
U.S. residents visitUconnectPhone.com
or call 1-877-855-8400.
General Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Op-
eration is subject to the following conditions:
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
• This device may not cause harmful inter- ference. • This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Uconnect Phone (Bluetooth Hands Free
Calling)
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.
NOTE:
• The Uconnect Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth
Hands-Free Profile, Version 1.0 or higher. • Most mobile phones/devices are compat-
ible with the Uconnect system, however
some mobile phones/devices may not be
equipped with all of the required features
to utilize all of the Uconnect system fea-
tures.
• For Uconnect Customer Care: •
U.S. residents visitUconnectPhone.com
or call 1-877-855-8400.
Pairing (Wirelessly Connecting) Your
Mobile Phone To The Uconnect System
Mobile phone pairing is the process of estab-
lishing a wireless connection between a cel-
lular phone and the Uconnect system.
NOTE:
• To use the Uconnect Phone feature, you first must determine if your mobile phone
and software are compatible with the
Uconnect system. Please visit
UconnectPhone.com for complete mobile
phone compatibility information.
• Mobile phone pairing is not available while the vehicle is in motion.
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• Verify that your mobile phone has theBluetooth 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.
UCONNECT VOICE
RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS
Introducing Uconnect
Start using Uconnect Voice Recognition with
these helpful quick tips. It provides the key
Voice Commands and tips you need to know
to control your Uconnect 8.4 NAV system. If you see the
icon on your touchscreen,
you have the Uconnect 8.4 NAV system. If
not, you have a Uconnect 8.4 system.
WARNING!
ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on
the wheel. You have full responsibility and
assume all risks related to the use of the
Uconnect features and applications in this
vehicle. Only use Uconnect when it is safe
to do so. Failure to do so may result in an
accident involving serious injury or death.
Get Started
1. Visit UconnectPhone.com to check device
and feature compatibility and to find de-
vice pairing instructions.
2. Reduce background noise. Wind and pas- senger conversations are examples of
noise that may impact recognition.
3. Speak clearly at a normal pace and vol- ume while facing straight ahead. The mi-
crophone is positioned in the headliner
and aimed at the driver.
4. Each time you give a Voice Command, you must first push either the VR or Phone
button, wait until afterthe 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 Com-
mand from current category.
All you need to control your Uconnect system
with your voice are the buttons on your steer-
ing wheel.
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1. Uconnect Phone Button, Push to
initiate, answer, or end a phone call, send
or receive a text.
2. Uconnect Voice Recognition Button
.
a. Short Press: Push and release the VR
button to begin Radio, Climate, Navi-
gation, and other embedded func-
tions. After you hear the single beep,
say a command.
b. Long Press: Push and hold continuously
for a few milliseconds, then release the
VR button for Siri functions. After you
hear the familiar Siri "double beep,"
say a command. 3. Phone Hang Up Button.
Basic Voice Commands
The basic Voice Commands below can be
given at any point while using your Uconnect
system.
Push the VR button
. After the beep,
say:
• Cancel to stop a current voice session
• Help to hear a list of suggested Voice
Commands
• Repeat to listen to the system prompts
again
Notice the visual cues that inform you of your
voice recognition system’s status. Cues ap-
pear on the touchscreen.
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