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2. Connect your Android powered smart-
phone to one of the media USB ports in
your vehicle. If you have not downloaded
the Android Auto app to your smartphone
before plugging in the device for the first
time, the app begins to download.
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 Android
Auto 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
• Hands-free Calling, and Texting for commu-
nication• Hundreds 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.
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.
Android Auto
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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 spoken navigation command
launches the built-in Uconnect navigation
system.
While using Android Auto, Google Maps pro-
vides voice-guided:
• Navigation
• Live traffic information
• Lane guidanceNOTE:
If you are using the built-in Uconnect navi-
gation system, and you try and start a new
route using Android Auto, via voice or any
other method, a pop-up appears asking if you
would like to switch from Uconnect naviga-
tion to smartphone navigation. A pop-up also
appears, asking if you’d like to switch, if
Android Auto is currently in use and you
attempt to launch a built-in Uconnect route.
Selecting “Yes” switches the navigation type
to the newly used method of navigation and a
route is planned for the new destination. If
“No” is selected the navigation type remains
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.
NOTE:
For music apps, playlists, and stations to
work with Android Auto, they must be set up
on your smartphone before using Android
Auto.
Google Maps
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Apple CarPlay Integration — 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.
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’s
Manual 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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• 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
• Clock • Audio
Navigation Pop-Up
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• Safety & Driving
Assistance• 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.
OFF ROAD PAGES — IF
EQUIPPED
Your vehicle is equipped with Off Road
Pages, which provides the vehicle status
while operating on off road conditions. It
supplies information relating to the vehicle
ride height, the status of the transfer case,
the pitch and roll of the vehicle (if equipped),
and the active Selec-Terrain mode.To access Off Road Pages, press the “Apps”
button on the touchscreen, and then select
“Off Road Pages”.
Off Road Pages has the following selectable
pages:
• Vehicle Dynamics
• Suspension
• Pitch and Roll — If Equipped
• Accessory Gauge
• Selec-Terrain — If Equipped
Off Road Pages Status Bar
The Off Road Pages Status Bar is located
along the bottom of Off Road Pages and is
present in each of the five selectable page
options. It provides continually updating in-
formation for the following items:
• Current Transfer Case Status (only appears
when in 4WD LOW)
• Current Selec-Terrain mode — If Equipped
• Current Latitude/Longitude
• Current Altitude of the vehicle
• Status of Hill Descent
• Selec-Speed Control and Selected Speed in
MPH (km/h)
Main Menu
1 — Off Road Pages App
2 — Uconnect Apps Button
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Selec-Terrain — If Equipped
The Selec-Terrain page displays the current
Selec-Terrain mode through a high resolution
image. Adjusting the Selec-Terrain mode will
alter the image on the screen. The vehicle
must be in the ON/RUN position to display
Selec-Terrain information.
The selectable modes are as follows:
• Snow
• Sand
• Auto — Default
• Mud
• Rock — Vehicle Must Be In 4 Wheel Drive
LowNOTE:
While in the Selec-Terrain pages, the Off
Road Pages Status Bar will also display the
current Selec-Terrain mode.
TIPS CONTROLS AND
GENERAL INFORMATION
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
The steering wheel audio controls are located
on the rear surface of the steering wheel.Left Switch
• Push the switch up or down to search for
the next listenable station.
• Push the button in the center to change
modes AM/FM/DAB.
Right Switch
• Push the switch up or down to increase or
decrease the volume.
• Push the button in the center to mute the
radio.
Current Selec-Terrain Mode
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
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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.
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's
sound 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.
Getting Started
•Screen(s) located in the rear of front seats:
Open the LCD screen cover by lifting up on
the cover.
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• The system can be controlled either by the
front seat occupants utilizing the touch-
screen radio or by the rear seat occupants
using the remote control.
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 disc
player 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.
RSE System Headphone Channel
SelectorsBlu-ray Disc Player Location
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