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Browse
Press the Browse button on the touchscreen to
display the browse window. The left side of the
browse window displays a list of ways you can
browse through the contents of the USB device/
iPod®. If supported by the device, you can
browse by Folders, Artists, Playlists, Albums,
Songs, etc. Press the desired button on the left
side of the screen. The center of the browse
window shows items and its sub-functions,
which can be scrolled by pressing the Up and
Down buttons to the right. The Tune/Scroll knob
can also be used to scroll.
Media Mode
Press the Media button on the touchscreen to
select the desired audio source: USB.
Repeat
Press the Repeat button on the touchscreen to
toggle the repeat functionality. The Repeat
button on the touchscreen is highlighted when
active. The Radio will continue to play the
current track, repeatedly, as long as the repeat
is active. Press the Repeat button on the
touchscreen a second time to turn this feature
off. Shuffle
Press the Shuffle button on the touchscreen to
play the selections on the USB/iPod® device in
random order to provide an interesting change
of pace. Press the Shuffle button on the
touchscreen a second time to turn this feature
off.
Info
Press the Info button on the touchscreen to
display the current track information. Press the
Info button on the touchscreen a second time to
cancel this feature.
Tracks
Press the Tracks button on the touchscreen to
display a pop-up with the Song List. The
currently playing song is indicated by an arrow
and lines above and below the song title. When
in the Tracks List screen, you can rotate the
Tune/Scroll knob to highlight a track (indicated
by the line above and below the track name)
and then push the Enter/Browse knob to start
playing that track.
Pressing the Tracks button on the touchscreen
while the pop-up is displayed will close the
pop-up.Audio
Refer to “Radio Mode” for adjusting the audio
settings.
AUX Mode
Overview
AUX (Auxiliary Mode) is entered by inserting an
AUX device using a cable with a 3.5 mm audio
jack into the AUX port or by pressing the AUX
button on the left side of the display.
Inserting Auxiliary Device
Gently insert the Auxiliary device cable into the
AUX Port. If you insert an Auxiliary device with
the ignition and the radio on, the unit will switch
to AUX mode and begin to play when you insert
the device cable.
Controlling The Auxiliary Device
The control of the auxiliary device (e.g.,
selecting playlists, play, fast forward, etc.)
cannot be provided by the radio; use the device
controls instead. Adjust the volume with the
Volume/Mute rotary knob, or with the volume of
the attached device.
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Android Auto™ is a feature of your Uconnect
system, and your Android™ 5.0 or higher
powered smartphone with a data plan, that
allows you to project your smartphone and a
number of its apps onto the touchscreen radio
display. Android Auto™ automatically brings you
useful information, and organizes it into simple
cards that appear just when they are needed.
Android Auto™ can be used with Google's
best-in-class speech technology, the steering
wheel controls, the knobs and buttons on your
radio faceplate, and the radio display’s
touchscreen to control many of your apps. To
use Android Auto™, follow the following
procedure:
1. Download the Android Auto™ app from the
Google Play store on your
Android™-powered smartphone.
2. Connect your Android™-powered smartphone to one of the media USB ports
in your vehicle. If the Android Auto™ app
was not downloaded, the first time you plug
your device in, the app will begin to
download. NOTE:
Be sure to use the factory-provided USB cable
that came with your phone, as aftermarket
cables may not work.
3. Once the device is connected and recognized, the “Phone” icon on the drag &
drop menu bar changes to the Android
Auto™ Icon.
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
Hands-free Calling and Texting for communi
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cation
Hundred of compatible apps NOTE:
To use Android Auto™, make sure you are in an
area with cellular coverage. Android Auto™ may
use cellular data and your cellular coverage is
shown in the upper right corner of the radio
screen.
Signal Strength
NOTE:
Requires compatible smartphone running
Android™ 5.0 or higher and download app on
Google Play. Android™, Android Auto™ and
Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.
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Android Auto™ 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 built-in Uconnect VR prompts you and any
navigation command said launches the built-in
Uconnect navigation system.
While using Android Auto™, Google Maps™
provides voice-guided:
Navigation
Live traffic information
Lane guidance
For further information, refer to
www.android.com/auto/ (US Residents) https:/
/www.android.com/intl/en_ca/auto (Canadian
Residents).
For further information on the navigation
function, please refer to https://
support.google.com/android or https:// support.google.com/androidauto/. Android Auto™ 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
endless music on the road.
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.
Android Auto™ Communication
With Android Auto™ connected, push
and hold the VR button on the
steering wheel to activate 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. Android Auto™ 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 downloaded,
and you must be signed in to the app for it to
work with Android Auto™.
Refer to https://play.google.com/store/apps/
to see the latest list of available apps for
Android Auto™.
Apple CarPlay® Integration
NOTE:
Feature availability depends on your carrier and
mobile phone manufacturer. Some Apple
CarPlay® features may or may not be available
in every region and/or language.
Uconnect works seamlessly with Apple
CarPlay®, 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.
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Even though the system is designed for many
languages and accents, the system may not
always work for some.
NOTE:
It is recommended that you do not store names
in your favorites phonebook while the vehicle is
in motion.
Phonebook (Mobile and Favorites) name
recognition rate is optimized when the entries
are not similar. You can say “O” (letter “O”) for
“0” (zero).
Even though international dialing for most
number combinations is supported, some
shortcut dialing number combinations may not
be supported.
Far End Audio Performance
Audio quality is maximized under:
Low-To-Medium Blower Setting
Low-To-Medium Vehicle Speed
Low Road Noise
Smooth Road Surface
Fully Closed Windows
Dry Weather Conditions
Operation From The Driver's Seat Performance such as audio clarity, echo, and
loudness to a large degree rely on the phone
and network, and not the Uconnect Phone.
Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced
by lowering the in-vehicle audio volume.
Bluetooth® Communication Link
Mobile phones have been found to lose
connection to the Uconnect Phone. When this
happens, the connection can generally be
re-established by switching the mobile phone
OFF/ON. Your mobile phone is recommended to
remain in Bluetooth® ON mode.
Power-Up
After switching the ignition key from OFF to
either the ON/RUN or ACC position, or after a
language change, you must wait at least 15
seconds prior to using the system.
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located
on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach
behind the wheel to access the switches.
Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Back View Of Steering
Wheel)
The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch
with a push button in the center and controls
the volume and mode of the sound system.
Pushing the top of the rocker switch will
increase the volume, and pushing the bottom of
the rocker switch will decrease the volume.
Pushing the center button will make the radio
switch between the various modes available
(AM/FM/SAT/AUX, etc.).
The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with
a push button in the center. The function of the
left-hand control is different depending on
which mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand control
operation in each mode.
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.......................................... 29, 31, 32, 34Adjustment........................................... 29, 31Head Restraints................................... 34, 35Heated........................................................ 32Height Adjustment....................................... 31Power.......................................................... 31Rear Folding......................................... 29, 30Seatback Release................................ 29, 30Tilting............................................ 29, 31, 34Vented......................................................... 33Ventilated.................................................... 33Security Alarm.......................................... 23, 84Arm The System.......................................... 23Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 299, 302Sentry Key Key Programming........................................ 22Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................................. 21Sentry Key Replacement.......................... 16, 22Service Assistance......................................... 376Service Contract............................................ 377Service Manuals............................................ 379Shift Indicator Light....................................... 158Shifting.......................................................... 158Automatic Transmission.................. 158, 160Shoulder Belts............................................... 115Side View Mirror Adjustment........................... 39Signals, Turn.................................... 43, 89, 147Siri................................................................. 373
Sirius Satellite Radio..................................... 343Favorites................................................... 345Replay...................................................... 345SiriusXM Satellite RadioBrowse in SXM......................................... 345Favorites................................................... 345Replay...................................................... 345Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................... 284, 285Snow Tires.................................................... 281Spare Tires................................. 216, 281, 282Spark Plugs.......................................... 299, 302SpecificationsFuel (Gasoline)................................ 299, 302Oil.................................................... 299, 302Speed ControlAccel/Decel..................................... 167, 168Cancel...................................................... 168Resume.................................................... 168Set............................................................ 167Speed Control (Cruise Control)... 166, 167, 169Sport Mode................................................... 165Starting................................................ 148, 149Automatic Transmission........................... 148Button......................................................... 17Cold Weather............................................ 151Engine Fails To Start................................. 152Starting And Operating......................... 148, 149Starting Procedures............................. 148, 149Steering........................................................... 37Column Lock................................................ 37
Power........................................................ 166Tilt Column...................................................37Wheel, Heated.............................................38Wheel, Tilt....................................................37Steering Wheel Audio Controls...................... 367Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls............................................ 367Storage.................................................. 64, 287Storage, Vehicle..................................... 53, 287Store Radio Presets...................................... 343Storing Your Vehicle...................................... 287Stuck, Freeing............................................... 231Sun Roof...................................................55, 57Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag.... 122Synthetic Engine Oil...................................... 254
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Telescoping Steering Column...........................37Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC).............52Tilt Steering Column.........................................37Time DelayHeadlight.....................................................42Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 273Tire Markings................................................ 269Tire Safety Information.................................. 269Tire Service Kit......... 220, 221, 223, 225, 226Tires.................................. 147, 276, 281, 286Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 279Air Pressure.............................................. 276Chains............................................. 284, 285
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