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.
To access the Radio mode, press the “Radio”
button on the touchscreen.
Selecting Radio Stations
Press the desired radio band (AM, FM or
SXM) button on the touchscreen.
Seek Up/Seek Down
• Press the Seek up or down arrow buttons on the touchscreen for less than two sec-
onds to seek through radio stations.
• Press and hold either arrow button on the touchscreen for more than two seconds to
bypass stations without stopping. The ra-
dio will stop at the next listenable station
once the arrow button on the touchscreen
is released.
Direct Tune
• Tune directly to a radio station by pressingthe “Tune” button on the screen, and
entering the desired station number.
Store Radio Presets Manually
Your radio can store 36 total preset stations,
12 presets per band (AM, FM and SXM). They
are shown at the top of your radio screen. To
see the 12 preset stations per band, press the
arrow button on the touchscreen at the top
right of the screen to toggle between the two
sets of six presets.
To store a radio preset manually, follow the
steps below:
1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Press and hold the desired numbered but- ton on the touchscreen for more than two
seconds or until you hear a confirmation
beep.
HD Radio
• HD Radio (available on Uconnect8.4 NAV) operates similar to conventional
radio except it allows broadcasters to
transmit a high-quality digital signal. • With an HD radio receiver, the listener is
provided with a clear sound that enhances
the listening experience. HD radio can
also transmit data such as song title or
artist.
SiriusXM Premier Over 160 Channels
Get every channel available on your satellite
radio, and enjoy all you want, all in one place.
Hear commercial-free music plus sports,
news, talk and entertainment. Get all the
premium programming, including Howard
Stern, every NFL game, Oprah Radio, every
MLB and NHL game, every NASCAR race,
Martha Stewart and more. And get 20+ extra
channels, including SiriusXM Latino, offering
20 channels of commercial free music, news,
talk, comedy, sports and more dedicated to
Spanish language programming.
• To access SiriusXM Satellite Radio, pressthe “SXM” button on the touchscreen on
the main Radio screen.
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The following describes features that are
available when in SiriusXM Satellite Radio
mode:
Seek Up/Seek Down
• Press the Seek arrow buttons on thetouchscreen for less than two seconds to
seek through channels in SXM mode.
• Press and hold either arrow button on the touchscreen for more than two seconds to
bypass channels without stopping. The
radio will stop at the next listenable chan-
nel once the arrow button on the touch-
screen is released.
Direct Tune
• Tune directly to a SXM channel by press-ing the “Tune” button on the touchscreen
on the screen, and entering the desired
station number.
Tune Start
• The Tune Start feature begins playing asong from the beginning when you tune to
your favorite preset SXM channel. Tune
Start can be enabled or disabled through
the SiriusXM setup page.
Jump
• Automatically tells you when Traffic &
Weather for a favorite city is available, and
gives you the option to switch to that
channel. Press “Jump” to activate the
feature. After listening to Traffic and
Weather, press “Jump” again to return to
the previous channel.
Favorite Apps
• Activates the favorites menu. You can addup to 50 favorite artists or songs. Just
press “Add Fav Artist” or “Add Fav Song”
while the song is playing. You will then be
alerted any time one of these songs, or
works by these artists, is playing on other
SiriusXM channels.
Album Art
• When arriving at a station, the Channel Artwill be displayed to the left of the station
information. After 5 seconds the Channel
Art will be replaced with the Album Art (if
available).
SiriusXM Parental Controls
• You can skip or hide certain channels fromview if you do not want access to them.
Press the “Apps” button on the touch-
screen, then the “Settings” button on the
touchscreen, next press the “Sirius
Setup” button on the touchscreen, then
select Channel Skip. Press the box check-
mark next to the channel you want
skipped. They will not show up in normal
usage.
• SiriusXM also offers the option to perma- nently block selected channels. Call
(1-888-601-6297 for U.S. customers,
1-877-438-9677 for Canadian custom-
ers) and request the Family-Friendly
Package.
Browse
Lets you browse the SiriusXM channel listing
or Genre listing. Favorites, Game Zone,
Weather and Jump settings also provide a
way to browse the SiriusXM channel list.
MULTIMEDIA
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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
MULTIMEDIA
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Dual Video Screen
NOTE:
Typically there are two different ways to op-
erate the features of the Rear Seat Entertain-
ment System.
• The Remote Control
• The Touchscreen Radio (If Equipped)
Blu-ray Disc Player
Play A Blu-ray Disc
The Blu-ray disc player is located in the
center console.1. Insert a Blu-ray disc into the VES discplayer with the label facing as indicated
on the Blu-ray player. The radio automati-
cally selects the appropriate mode after
the disc is recognized and displays the
menu screen, the language screen, or
starts playing the first track. 2. To watch a Blu-ray disc on Rear 1 for
driver's side rear passengers, ensure the
Remote Control and Headphone switch is
on Rear 1.
3. To watch a Blu-ray disc on Rear 2 for passenger side rear passengers, ensure
the Remote Control and Headphone
switch is on Rear 2.
NOTE:
• To view a Blu-ray disc on the radio, press the “Media” button on the touchscreen,
and then press the “Disc” button. Press
the “Play” button, and then the “full
screen” button.
• Viewing a Blu-ray disc on the radio screen is not available in all states/provinces. The
vehicle must be stopped, and the gear
selector must be in the PARK position for
vehicles with automatic transmission.
Blu-ray Disc Player Location
MULTIMEDIA
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Bulb Replacement.............204
Bulbs, Light .................145
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .277
Capacities, Fluid ...........276, 277
Caps, Filler Fuel ....................224
Oil (Engine) ...............244
Carbon Monoxide Warning .........143
Cargo Area Cover ...............61
Cargo Area Features .............61
Cargo Compartment .............61
Light ....................61
Cargo Light ...................61
Cargo Tie-Downs ................61
Car Washes ..................268
Chains, Tire ..................265
Changing A Flat Tire ............258
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . .143
Checks, Safety ................143
Child Restraint ................130
Child Restraints Booster Seats ..............132
Child Restraints .............130
Child Seat Installation .........140
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat
Belt ....................138 Infants And Child Restraints
.....131
LATCH Positions ............134
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children .................134
Older Children And Child Restraints .132
Seating Positions ............133
Child Safety Locks ..............23
Cleaning Wheels ..................264
Climate Control .............43, 344
Manual ...................43
Clock .....................306
Clock Setting .................306
Cold Weather Operation ..........150
Contract, Service ..............355
Cooling System ...............257
Coolant Capacity ........276,
277
Inspection ................257
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) .....276, 277, 280, 281
Cruise Light ..................88
Customer Assistance ............354
Customer Programmable Features . . . .322
Daytime Running Lights ...........38
Dealer Service ................251
Defroster, Windshield ............144 Diagnostic System, Onboard
........89
Diesel Fuel ..................275
Diesel Fuel Requirements .........275
Bulk Storage Of .............190
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ...............248
Disabled Vehicle Towing ..........227
Disturb ....................336
Do Not Disturb ................350
Door Ajar ....................83
Door Ajar Light ................83
Door Locks, Automatic ............23
Driver Information Display Programmable Features .........75
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) ..................324
Economy (Fuel) Mode ...........158
Electric Remote Mirrors ...........35
Electronic Brake Control System ......93
Anti-Lock Brake System ........92
Electronic Roll Mitigation .......98
Traction Control System ........95
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...............172, 173
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....95
INDEX
360
Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight .....................82
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .....226
Hazard Warning Flasher ........204
Jacking ..................258
Jump Starting ..............221
Engine ..............244, 246, 247
Block Heater ...............152
Break-In Recommendations .....155
Checking Oil Level ...........248
Compartment . . . .244, 245, 246, 247
Compartment Identification . .244, 245
Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . .277, 280, 281
Cooling ..................257
Exhaust Gas Caution ..........143
Fails To Start ...............150
Flooded, Starting ............150
Identification ..............247
Jump Starting ..............221
Oil ..........276, 277, 280, 281
Oil Filler Cap ..............244
Oil Selection ..............276
Overheating ...............224
Starting .................149
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ...............128, 229 Exhaust Gas Caution
............143
Exhaust System ...............143
Exterior Lights ................145
Filters Air Conditioning ..........51, 252
Engine Oil .........277, 280, 281
Flashers ....................204
Hazard Warning .............204
Turn Signal .........87, 145, 206
Flooded Engine Starting ..........150
Fluid, Brake ..........279, 281, 283
Fluid Capacities ...........276, 277
Fluid
Leaks ..................145
Fluid Level Checks Brake ...................249
Folding Rear Seat ...............25
Forward Collision Warning .........105
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ..........204
Four Wheel Drive ...........161, 170
Operation ................161
Systems .................161
Four Wheel Drive Operation ........161
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........226
Front And Rear ParkSense System . . . .180
Front ParkSense System ..........180
Fuel ...................273, 275 Adding
...............186, 188
Additives .................274
Diesel ...............275, 281
Economy Mode .............158
Gasoline .................273
Light ....................86
Materials Added ............274
Octane Rating .......273, 277, 280
Requirements ..............275
Specifications .......275, 277, 280
Tank Capacity ..........276, 277
Fueling .................186, 188
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ......62
Gasoline (Fuel) ................273
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect) ......332
Hazard Warning Flasher ..........204
Headlights Cleaning .................268
Passing ..................38
Washers ..................42
Headlight Washers ..............42
Head Restraints ................29
Heated Mirrors .................36
Hill Descent Control ............100
Hill
Descent Control Indicator ......100
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