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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.
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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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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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Finding Points Of Interest
• From the main Navigation menu, press the“Where To?” button on the touchscreen,
then press the “Points of Interest” button
on the touchscreen. • Select a Category and then a subcategory,
if necessary.
• Select your destination and press the “Yes” button on the touchscreen.
Finding A Place By Spelling The Name
• From the Main Navigation Menu press the“Where to?” button on the touchscreen,
press the “Points of Interest” button on
the touchscreen, then press the “Spell
Name” button on the touchscreen.
• Enter the name of your destination.
• Press the “List” button on the touch- screen.
• Select your destination and press the “Yes” button on the touchscreen.
One-Step Voice Destination Entry
• Enter a navigation destination without tak-ing your hands off the wheel.
• Just push the Uconnect Voice Command
button on the steering wheel, wait
for the beep and say something like, "Find
Address 800 Chrysler Drive Auburn Hills
MI." NOTE:
Destination entry is not available while your
vehicle is in motion. However, you can also
use Voice Commands to enter an address
while moving. Refer to “Uconnect Voice Rec-
ognition Quick Tips” within this chapter for
further information.
Setting Your Home Location
• Press the “Nav” button on the touch-
screen in the menu bar to access the
Navigation system and the Main Naviga-
tion menu.
• Press the “Where To?” button on the touchscreen, then press the “Go Home”
button on the touchscreen.
• You may enter your address directly, use your current location as your home ad-
dress, or choose from recently found loca-
tions.Uconnect 8.4 NAV Navigation
1 — Find A
Destination
2 — View Map
3 — Informa-
tion
4 — Emergency
5 — Navigation
Settings6 — Stop A
Route
7 — Detour A
Route
8 — Repeat
Route Guidance
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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
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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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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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