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STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located
on the back surface of the steering wheel.
Reach behind the wheel to access the switches.

Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Rearview Of Steering Wheel)

The right-hand control is a rocker type switch
with a push-button in the center. Pushing the
top of the switch will increase the volume, and
pushing the bottom of the switch will decrease
the volume.
Pushing the center button will make the radio
switch between the various modes available
(AM/FM/SXM or Media 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.
Radio Operation
Pushing the top of the switch will SEEK up for
the next listenable station and pushing the
bottom of the switch will SEEK down for the next
listenable station.
The button located in the center of the left-hand
control will tune to the next preset station that
you have programmed in the radio preset
button.
Media Mode
Pushing the top of the switch once will go to the
next track on the selected media (AUX/USB/
Bluetooth®/CD). Pushing the bottom of the
switch once goes to the beginning of the current
track, or to the beginning of the previous track if
it is within eight seconds after the current track
begins to play.
IPOD®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
Located on the center stack, just below the
instrument panel, is the main media hub. There
are four total USB Ports: Two Mini-USBs (Type C)
and two Standard USBs (Type A). There is also
an AUX Port located in the middle of the USB
Ports.
Plugging in a smartphone device to a USB Port
may activate Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay®
features, if equipped. For further information,
refer to “Android Auto™” or “Apple CarPlay®” in
the Owner’s Manual Supplement.
NOTE:
Two devices can be plugged in at the same time
and both ports will provide charging capabili
-
ties. Only one port can transfer data to the
system at a time. A pop-up will appear and allow
you to select the device transferring data.
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For example, if a device is plugged into the Type
A USB port and another device is plugged into
the Type C USB port, a message will appear and
allow you to select which device to use.

Center Stack USB/AUX Media Hub

A third and fourth USB Ports are located behind
the center console, above the power inverter.
One is a charge only port, and can only charge
USB devices. The other USB Port allows you to
play music from iPod®/MP3 players or USB
devices through your vehicle’s sound system.
Rear Center Console Mini-USB (Type C) USB Ports
Rear Center Console Standard (Type A) USB Ports
Applicable to only Uconnect 4C/4C NAV With
8.4-inch Display, and Uconnect 4C NAV With
12-inch Display radios, different scenarios are
shown below when a non-phone device is
plugged into the smaller and larger USB Ports,
and when a phone device is plugged into the
smaller and larger USB Ports:

Device Plugged In Message ScreenPhone Plugged In Message Screen

1 — Standard USB Type A Port #1
2 — AUX Port
3 — Standard USB Type A Port #2
1 — Mini-USB Type C Port #1
2 — Mini-USB Type C Port #2
1 — Standard USB Type A Port #1
2 — Standard USB Type A Port #2

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Phone Or USB Plugged In Message Screen

Plugging in a phone or another USB device may
cause the connection to a previous device to be
lost.
If equipped, your vehicle may also contain a
USB Port located on the top tray of the vehicles
center console.

Center Console USB Port
If equipped, two Mini-USB Ports (Type C), two
Standard USB Ports (Type A), and one AUX Port
may be located to the left of the center stack,
just below the climate controls.

Center Console USB/AUX Media Hub

Some USB ports support media and charging.
You can use features, such as Apple CarPlay®,
Android Auto™, Pandora® and others while
charging your phone. NOTE:
Plugging in a phone or another USB device may
cause the connection to a previous device to be
lost.
For further information, refer to the Uconnect
Owner’s Manual Supplement or visit
Uconnect-
Phone.com .RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
Under certain conditions, the mobile phone
being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or
noisy performance from your radio. This condi -
tion may be lessened or eliminated by relo -
cating the mobile phone antenna. This
condition is not harmful to the radio. If your
radio performance does not satisfactorily
“clear” by the repositioning of the antenna, it is
recommended that the radio volume be turned
down or off during mobile phone operation
when not using Uconnect (if equipped).
1 — Standard USB Type A Ports
2 — Mini-USB Type C Ports
3 — AUX Port
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Media
Uconnect offers connections via USB, Blue -
tooth® and auxiliary ports (if equipped). Voice
operation is only available for connected USB
and AUX devices. (Remote CD player optional
and not available on all vehicles.)
Push the VR button on the steering wheel. 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 AUX”
“Change source to USB”
“Play artist Beethoven”; “ Play album
Greatest Hits”; “ Play song Moonlight
Sonata”; “ Play genre Classical”
TIP:
Press the Browse button on the touchscreen to
see all of the music on your USB device. Your Voice Command must match
exactly how the
artist, album, song and genre information is
displayed.

Uconnect 3 Media
Uconnect 4/4C/4C NAV With 8.4-inch Display Media Uconnect 4C NAV With 12-inch Display Media

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Using Do Not Disturb
With Do Not Disturb, you can disable notifica -
tions from incoming calls and texts, allowing
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.
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 to you
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 message
will be seen on the touchscreen.
Reply with text message is not compatible
with iPhones®.
Auto reply with text message is only available
on phones that support Bluetooth® Message
Access Profile (MAP).
Android Auto™ — If Equipped
NOTE:
Feature availability depends on your carrier and
mobile phone manufacturer. Some Android
Auto™ features may or may not be available in
every region and/or language.
Android Auto™ allows you to use your voice to
interact with Android’s™ best-in-class speech
technology through your vehicle’s voice recogni
-
tion system, and use your smartphone’s data
plan to project your Android™-powered smart -
phone and a number of its apps onto your
Uconnect touchscreen. Connect your Android™
5.0 (Lollipop) or higher to one of the media USB
ports, using the factory-provided USB cable, and
press the new Android Auto™ icon that replaces
your “Phone” icon on the main menu bar to
begin Android Auto™. Push and hold the VR button on the steering wheel, or press and hold
the “Microphone” icon within Android Auto™, to
activate Android’s™ VR, which recognizes
natural voice commands, to use a list of your
smartphone’s features:
Maps
Music
Phone
Text Messages
Additional Apps

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Uconnect 4C NAV With 12-inch Display Android Auto™
Refer to your Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supple
-
ment for further information.
NOTE:
Requires compatible smartphone running
Android™ 5.0 Lollipop or higher and download
app on Google Play. Android™, Android Auto™,
and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.
Apple CarPlay® — If Equipped
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.
Apple CarPlay® allows you to use your voice to
interact with Siri through your vehicle’s voice
recognition system, and use your smartphone’s
data plan to project your iPhone® and a
number of its apps onto your Uconnect touch -
screen. Connect your iPhone® 5 or higher to
one of the media USB ports, using the
factory-provided Lightning cable, and press the
new Apple CarPlay® icon that replaces your
“Phone” icon on the main menu bar to begin
Apple CarPlay®. Press and hold the VR button
on the steering wheel, or press and hold the Home button within Apple CarPlay®, to activate
Siri, which recognizes natural voice commands
to use a list of your iPhone’s® features:
Phone
Music
Messages
Maps
Additional Apps

Uconnect 4C/4C NAV With 8.4-inch Display Apple CarPlay®

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Minimum Requirements
......................279Mirrors..............................................42Tips................................................284Trailer And Tongue Weight....................279Wiring..............................................284Trailer Towing Guide...............................279Trailer Weight.......................................279Transfer Case.......................................371Electronically Shifted...................219, 222Fluid....................................... 409, 412Transmission........................................213Automatic......................... 207, 213, 368Fluid....................................... 409, 412Maintenance.....................................368Shifting............................................205Transporting Pets..................................179Tread Wear Indicators.............................385Turn Signals........................... 47, 117, 301
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Uconnect Uconnect Settings
....................... 415, 423, 424,438, 440, 458, 459Uconnect PhoneCall Continuation................................480Uconnect SettingsCustomer Programmable Features.. 26, 423, 424, 438, 440, 458, 459
Passive Entry Programming.......... 26, 423, 438, 458Uconnect Voice Command....................... 485Uniform Tire Quality Grades..................... 392Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).... 67Universal Transmitter............................... 67Unleaded Gasoline................................ 399Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt................ 146USB.................................................... 481
V
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 397Vehicle Loading............................. 273, 379Vehicle Modifications/Alterations................ 11Vehicle Storage............................... 63, 393Vehicle User GuideIn Vehicle Help.................................... 12Navigation.......................................... 12Operating Instructions........................... 12Searching User Guide........................... 12Viscosity, Engine Oil............................... 348Voice Recognition System (VR)................. 485Voltmeter............................................ 194
W
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Descriptions)
........................................ 112Warnings And Cautions............................. 11Warranty Information............................. 502Washers, Windshield........................ 50, 345
Washing Vehicle................................... 394WaterDriving Through................................. 292Water SeparatorDiesel Fuel....................................... 354Wheel And Wheel Tire Care...................... 389Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim...................... 389Wheel Covers....................................... 318Wind Buffeting........................................ 66Window Fogging...................................... 63Windows............................................... 64Power............................................... 64Rear Sliding....................................... 66Reset Auto-Up..................................... 65Windshield Defroster............................. 181Windshield Washers........................ 50, 345Fluid......................................... 50, 345Windshield Wiper Blades........................ 360Windshield Wipers................................... 50Wipers Blade Replacement..................... 360Wipers, Intermittent................................. 50Wipers, Rain Sensitive.............................. 51Wireless Charging Pad.............................. 81

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