2018 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Owner handbook (in English)

NOTE:
Be sure to use the factory-provided USB
cable that came with your phone, as af-
termarket cables may not work.
Your phone may ask you to approve the
use of the Android Auto app before use.
3. Once Android Auto has made a connec-
tion through USB, Android Auto will also
connect via Bluetooth. The system dis-
plays the Android Auto home screen.
Android Auto automatically launches, but
if it does not, refer to the Uconnect Own-
er’s Manual Supplement for the procedure
to enable the feature “AutoShow.” You
can also launch it by pressing AndroidAuto located in the “Apps” menu. If you
use Android Auto frequently you can move
the app to the menu bar at the bottom of
the touchscreen. Press the “Apps” button
and locate the Android Auto app; then
drag the selected App to replace an exist-
ing shortcut in the main menu bar.
Once Android Auto is up and running on your
Uconnect system, the following features can
be utilized using your smartphone’s data
plan:
• Google Maps for navigation
• Google Play Music, Spotify, iHeart Radio,
etc. for music
• Handsfree Calling, and Texting for commu-
nication
• Hundred of compatible apps, and many
more!
NOTE:
To use Android Auto, make sure you are in an
area with cellular coverage. Android Auto
may use cellular data and your cellular cov-
erage is shown in the upper right corner of the
radio screen.
Maps
Push and hold the VR button on the steering
wheel or tap the microphone icon to ask
Google to take you to a desired destination by
voice. You can also touch the Navigation icon
in Android Auto to access Google Maps.
NOTE:
If the VR button is not held, and is only
pushed, the native Uconnect VR will prompt
you and any navigation command said will
launch the native Uconnect navigation sys-
tem.
Android Auto
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While using Android Auto, Google Maps pro-
vides voice-guided:
• Navigation
• Live traffic information
• Lane guidanceNOTE:
If you are using the native Uconnect naviga-
tion system, and you try and start a new route
using the Android Auto, via voice or any other
method, a pop-up will appear asking if you
would like to switch from Uconnect naviga-
tion to smartphone navigation. A pop-up will
also appear, asking if you’d like to switch, if
Android Auto is currently in use and you
attempt to launch a native Uconnect route.
Selecting “Yes” will switch the navigation
type to the newly used method of navigation
and a route will be planned for the new
destination. If “No” is selected the naviga-
tion type will remain unchanged.For further information, refer to
www.android.com/auto/.
For further information on the navigation
function, please refer to
https://support.google.com/android or
https://support.google.com/androidauto/.
Music
Android Auto allows you to access and stream
your favorite music with apps like Google Play
Music, iHeartRadio, and Spotify. Using your
smartphone’s data plan, you can stream end-
less music on the road.
Google Maps
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NOTE:
Music apps, playlists, and stations must be
set up on your smartphone prior to using
Android Auto, for them to work with Android
Auto.
NOTE:
To see the metadata for the music playing
through Android Auto, select the Uconnect
System’s media screen.
For further information refer to
https://support.google.com/androidauto.Communication
With Android Auto connected, press and hold
the VR button on the steering wheel to acti-
vate voice recognition specific to the Android
Auto. This will allow you to send and reply to
text messages, have incoming text messages
read out loud, and place and receive hands-
free calls.
Apps
The Android Auto App will display all the
compatible apps that are available to use
with Android Auto, every time it is launched.
You must have the compatible app down-
loaded, and you must be signed in to the app
for it to work with Android Auto. Refer to
g.co/androidauto to see the latest list of avail-
able apps for Android Auto.
Android Auto Music
Android Auto Contact
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Apple CarPlay Integration — If Equipped
Uconnect works seamlessly with Apple Car-
Play, the smarter, more secure way to use
your iPhone in the car, and stay focused on
the road. Use your Uconnect Touchscreen
display, the vehicle's knobs and controls, and
your voice with Siri to get access to Apple
Music, Maps, Messages, and more.
To use CarPlay, make sure you are using
iPhone 5 or later, have Siri enabled in Set-
tings, that your iPhone is unlocked for the
very first connection only, and then use the
following procedure:
1. Connect your iPhone to one of the media
USB ports in your vehicle.
NOTE:
Be sure to use the factory-provided Light-
ning cable that came with your phone, as
aftermarket cables may not work.
2. Once the device is connected, the system
displays the CarPlay home screen. Apple
CarPlay automatically launches, but if
not, refer to the Uconnect Owner’sManual Supplement for the procedure to
enable the feature “AutoShow.” You can
also launch it by pressing the CarPlay icon
located in the “Apps” menu. If you use
Apple CarPlay frequently you can move
the app to the menu bar at the bottom of
the touchscreen. Press the “Apps” button
and locate the CarPlay app; then drag and
drop the selected App to replace an exist-
ing shortcut in the main menu bar.
Once CarPlay is up and running on your
Uconnect system, the following features can
be utilized using your iPhone’s data plan:• Phone
• Music
• Messages
• Maps
NOTE:
To use CarPlay make sure that cellular data is
turned on, and that you are in an area with
cellular coverage. Your data and cellular cov-
erage is shown on the left side of the radio
screen.
CarPlay
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Phone
With CarPlay, press and hold the VR button
on the steering wheel to activate a Siri voice
recognition session. You can also press and
hold the Home button within CarPlay to start
talking to Siri. This allows you to make calls
or listen to voice mail as you normally would
using Siri on your iPhone.
NOTE:
Only temporarily pushing the VR button on
the steering wheel launches a built-in VR
session, not a Siri session, and it will not
function with CarPlay.
Music
CarPlay allows you to access all your artists,
playlists, and music from iTunes. Using your
iPhone’s data plan, you can also use select
third party audio apps including music, news,
sports, podcasts and more.
Messages
Just like your iPhone, CarPlay allows you to
use Siri to send or reply to text messages.
Since everything is done by voice, Siri can
also read incoming text messages so you
don’t have to.
Maps
To use your Apple Maps for navigation on your
Uconnect system, launch CarPlay, and push
and hold the VR button on the steering wheel
to use Siri to set your desired destination.
Alternatively, choose a Nearby destination bypressing Destinations and selecting a cat-
egory, by launching Siri from the destinations
page, or even by typing in a destination.
NOTE:
• If the VR button is not held, and is only
pushed, the built-in Uconnect VR prompts
you and any navigation command said
launches the built-in Uconnect navigation
system.
Apple Music
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• If you are using the built-in Uconnect navi-
gation system, and you try and start a new
route using CarPlay, via voice or any other
method, a pop-up appears asking if you
would like to switch from Uconnect naviga-
tion to iPhone navigation. A pop-up also
appears, asking if you’d like to switch, if
CarPlay navigation is currently in use and
you attempt to launch a built-in Uconnect
route. Selecting “Yes” switches the naviga-
tion type to the newly used method of
navigation and a route will be planned for
the new destination. If “No” is selected the
navigation type remains unchanged.Apps
To use an app that is compatible with Car-
Play, you must have the compatible app al-
ready downloaded to your iPhone and you
must also be signed in. Refer to http://
www.apple.com/ios/carplay/ to see the latest
list of available apps for CarPlay.
Apps — If Equipped
To access Apps, press the “Uconnect Apps”
button on the touchscreen to browse the list
of applications:
• EcoDrive
• MyCar
• TuneIn
• Deezer
• Reuters
• Twitter
• Facebook Check-In
• Apple CarPlay
• Android Auto
• TomTom Live Services, and many more.
UCONNECT 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, Engine Off Options, Sus-
pension, Compass Settings, Audio, Phone/
Bluetooth, Radio Setup, Restore Settings,
Clear Personal Data, and System Information
through buttons on the touchscreen.
Push the SETTINGS button (Uconnect 4), or
press the “Apps” button (Uconnect 4C/4C
NAV) located near the bottom of the touch-
screen, 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 high-
lighted, 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 Options
• Units • Camera
• Voice • Suspension
Navigation Pop-Up
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• Clock • Audio
• Safety & Driving As-
sistance• Phone/Bluetooth
• Mirrors & Wipers • Accessibility
• Lights • Radio Setup
• Doors & Locks • Restore Settings
• Auto-On Comfort &
Remote Start• Clear Personal Data
• Compass – If
Equipped• System Information
NOTE:
Depending on the vehicles options, feature
settings may vary.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multime-
dia” in the Owner’s Manual for further infor-
mation.
IPOD/USB/MEDIA PLAYER
CONTROLThere are many ways to play music from
MP3 players, or USB devices through your
vehicle's sound system. Press your Media
button on the touchscreen to begin.
Audio Jack (AUX)
• The AUX allows a device to be plugged into
the 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, allow-
ing 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.
Uconnect Media Hub
1 — USB Port One
2 — Audio/AUX Jack
3 — USB Port Two
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USB Port
• Connect your compatible device into the
USB Port using a USB cable. USB Memory
sticks with audio files can also be used.
Audio from the device can be played on the
vehicle’s sound system while providing
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 de-
vice).
• 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.
Bluetooth Streaming Audio
If using a Bluetooth equipped device you may
also be able to stream music to your vehicle'ssound system. Your connected device must
be Bluetooth compatible and paired with
your system (see Uconnect Phone for pairing
instructions). You can access the music from
your connected Bluetooth device by pressing
the Bluetooth button on the touchscreen
while in Media mode.
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.
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