2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE User Guide

4. Turn Bluetooth setting to “On.”• Ensure the Bluetooth feature is en-abled. Once enabled, the mobile phone
will begin to search for Bluetooth
connections.
5. Once your mobile phone finds the Uconnect system, select “Uconnect”.
• You may be prompted by your mobile phone to download the phonebook,
check “Do Not Ask Again” to automati-
cally download the phonebook. This is
so you can make calls by saying the
name of your contact.Complete The Android Pairing Procedure
1. Confirm the passkey shown on the mobile
phone matches the passkey shown on the
Uconnect system then accept the
Bluetooth pairing request.
NOTE:
Some mobile phones require the PIN to be
entered manually, enter the PIN number
shown on the Uconnect screen.
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 mo-
bile 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.
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 ad-
ditional information on mobile phone pairing
and for a list of compatible phones.
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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 onthe Phone main screen to mute and un-
mute the call.
Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset
And Vehicle
• During an on-going call, press the “Trans-fer” button on the Phone main screen to
transfer 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 set-
tings on your phone. Some phones require
you to enable this feature manually.
• Your phonebook can be browsed on the
Uconnect system touchscreen, but editing
can only be done on your phone. To
browse, press the “Phone” button on the
touchscreen, then the “Phonebook” but-
ton 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
• Speaking complete names (i.e; Call John Doe vs. Call John) will result in greater
system accuracy.
• You can “link” commands together for faster results. Say “Call John Doe, mo-
bile,” for example.
• If you are listening to available voice com- mand options, you do not have to listen to
the entire list. When you hear the com-
mand 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.
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 notifi-
cations from incoming calls and texts, allow-
ing 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.
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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 toyou 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 mes- sage will be seen on the touchscreen.
• Reply with text message is not compatible with iPhones.
• Auto reply with text message is only avail- able on phones that supporting Bluetooth
MAP.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.
NOTE:
All incoming text messages received during
the current ignition cycle will be deleted from
the Uconnect system when the ignition is
turned to the Off position.
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 mobile phone.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Connections.
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4. Turn “Show Notifications” to On.• A pop up will appear asking you toaccept a request for permission to con-
nect to your messages. Select “Don’t
ask again” and press OK.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 smart-
phones, may not entirely support Bluetooth
MAP. Visit UconnectPhone.com for the latest
system and device compatibility.
• Due to the extremely large number of mo- bile phone manufacturers, your mobile
device may not be listed. For further assis-
tance, 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.
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.
Enable Android Device Incoming Text Messages
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4. Push the Phone button and say “Send.”
PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSESYe s . Stuck in traf-
fic. 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 direc-
tions. 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 manu-
facturer or cellular provider for instruc-
tions.
• Many mobile phones do not automatically reconnect after being restarted (hard re-
boot). Your mobile phone can still be con-
nected 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”.
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 mo-
bile 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 8.4/8.4 NAV system phone-
book.
• Up to 2,000 contact names with six num- bers 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.
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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.
Uconnect VR And Phone ButtonsUconnect 5.0 Visual Cues
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Radio
Use your voice to quickly get to the AM, FM or
SiriusXM Satellite Radio stations you would
like to hear. (Subscription or included
SiriusXM Satellite Radio trial required.)
Push the VR button
. After the beep,
say:
• Tune to ninety-five-point-five FM
• Tune to Satellite Channel Hits 1
TIP: At any time, if you are not sure of what to
say or want to learn a Voice Command, push
the VR button
and say “Help.”The
system will provide you with a list of com-
mands.
Media
Uconnect offers connections via USB, SD,
Bluetooth and auxiliary ports (If Equipped).
Voice operation is only available for con-
nected USB and iPod devices. (Remote CD
player optional and not available on all ve-
hicles.)
Push the VR button
. After the beep, say
one of the following commands and follow
the prompts to switch your media source or
choose an artist.
• Change source to Bluetooth
• Change source to iPod
• Change source to USB
• Play artist Beethoven; Play albumGreatest
Hits; Play song Moonlight Sonata; Play
genre Classical
TIP: Press the Browse button on the touch-
screen to see all of the music on your iPod or
USB device. Your Voice Command must
match exactly how the artist, album, song
and genre information is displayed.
Phone
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 for device compat- ibility and pairing instructions.
Canadian residents can visit:
• UconnectPhone.com for device compat- ibility and pairing instructions.
Push the Phone button
. After the beep,
say one of the following commands…
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV Radio
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV Media
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