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USB Mode
USB Mode is entered by either inserting a USB
device into the USB port, or by pushing the
Media button. Once in Media Mode, push the
Media button and select USB. The display will
show the track number, and track time in
minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start
of track one.
Bluetooth® Mode
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA) or
Bluetooth® Mode is entered by pairing a
Bluetooth® device containing music to the
Uconnect system.
Before proceeding, the Bluetooth® device
must be paired with the Uconnect Phone to
communicate with the Uconnect system.
Once the Bluetooth® device is paired to the
Uconnect system, push the Media button
located on the faceplate. Once in Media Mode,
push the Media button and then select
Bluetooth®.
For mobile phone compatibility and pairing
instructions, please visit UconnectPhone.com.
AUX Mode
AUX Mode is entered by inserting an AUX device
using a cable with a 3.5 mm stereo audio jack
into the AUX port, or by pushing Media button.
Once in Media Mode, push the Media button
and select AUX.
If you insert an auxiliary device with the ignition
ON/RUN 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
On/Off Volume rotary knob or with the volume
of the attached device.
NOTE:
The vehicle radio unit is acting as the amplifier
for audio output from the auxiliary device.
Therefore, if the volume control on the auxiliary
device is set too low, there will be insufficient
audio signal for the radio unit to play music from
the device.
PHONE MODE
Operating Phone Mode

Phone Mode Voice Commands

The Uconnect Phone is a voice-activated,
hands-free, communications system with Voice
Command Capability. 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 compatibility,
please visit UconnectPhone.com.
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Uconnect System Support:

US residents visit
DriveUconnect.com
or call
1-877-855-8400 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

Canadian residents visit DriveUconnect.ca or
call 1-800-465-2001 (English) or
1-800-387-9983 (French)
Monday–Friday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm, ET
Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, ET
Sunday: Closed
Changing The Volume

1. Start a call by pushing the Phone button, then
adjust the volume during a normal call.

2. Use the radio On/Volume rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level. Please note the volume setting for
Uconnect phone is different than the
audio system volume setting.
Making A Phone Call

1. Push the Phone button on the steering wheel.

2. After the beep, say “dial” or “call” and then
the full name or phone number.
NOTE:

A phone call can also be made by pushing the Phone
button on the radio, and selecting a particular
contact in the phonebook or recent calls.

Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call
Push the “Play/Pause/Mute” button on
the radio or during a call, push the Voice
Recognition button on the steering wheel.
After the beep, say “mute” (or “mute off”).
Pairing A Phone

To begin using your Uconnect Phone, you must
pair your compatible Bluetooth®-enabled mobile
phone. Mobile phone pairing is the process of
establishing a wireless connection between a
cellular phone and the Uconnect system. To complete the pairing process, you will need to
reference your mobile phone Owner's Manual.
Please visit

UconnectPhone.com
for complete
mobile phone compatibility information.

NOTE:
You must have Bluetooth® enabled on your
phone to complete this procedure.
The vehicle must be in PARK.

1. Place the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position.

2. Push the Phone button.
NOTE:
If there are no phones currently connected with
the system, a pop-up will appear asking if you
would like to pair a mobile phone.
3. Select “Yes” to begin the pairing process.
4. Search for available devices on your Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phone.
Press the Settings button on your mobile
phone.
Select “Bluetooth®” and ensure it is
enabled. Once enabled, the mobile
phone will begin to search for Bluetooth®
connections.
WARNING!
ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the
wheel. You have full responsibility and
assume all risks related to the use of the
Uconnect features and applications in this
vehicle. Only use Uconnect when it is safe
to do so. Failure to do so may result in an
accident involving serious injury or death.

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Mirrors & Wipers
When the Mirrors & Wipers button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s mirrors and wipers.
Brakes
After pressing the Brakes button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Description
Tilt Side Mirrors In ReverseThis setting will tilt the outside side-view mirrors when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position
and the transmission gear selector is in the REVERSE position. The mirrors will move back to
their previous position when the transmission is shifted out of REVERSE. The available
settings are “On” and “Off”.
Rain Sensing Auto Wipers This setting will turn the rain sensing auto wipers on or off.
Headlights With Wipers This setting will turn the headlights on when the wipers are activated.
Setting Name Description
Auto Park BrakeThis setting will turn the Auto Park Brake on or off.
Brake Service This setting will allow you to retract the brakes for servicing.
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Power Side Steps
When the Power Side Steps button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system will display the setting related to the lowering of the power side steps.
Seats & Comfort/Auto-On Comfort
When Seats & Comfort/Auto-On Comfort button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s comfort systems
when remote start has been activated or the vehicle has been started.
Setting Name Description
Power Side Steps
This setting will raise and lower or stow the power side steps. The available options are “Automatic” to
raise and lower the power side steps and “Stow” to deactivate the power side steps.

Setting Name
Description
Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Heated
Steering Wheel With Vehicle Start
This setting will activate the vehicle’s comfort systems and heated seats (if equipped) or
heated steering wheel (if equipped) when the vehicle is remote started or ignition is started.
The “Off” setting will not activate the comfort systems. The “Remote Start” setting will only
activate the comfort systems when using Remote Start. The “All Start” setting will activate the
comfort systems whenever the vehicle is started.
Easy Exit Seats This setting will automatically move the driver seat rearward when the engine is shut off.
The available settings are “On” and “Off”.

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Key Off Options/Engine Off Options
When the Key Off Options/Engine Off Options button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to vehicle shutoff. These
settings will only activate when the ignition is set to OFF.
Suspension/Air Suspension
When the Suspension/Air Suspension button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system will display settings related to the vehicle’s air suspension.
Setting Name Description
Easy Exit SeatThis setting adjusts the seats to make exiting the vehicle easier.
Key Off/Engine Off Power Delay This setting will keep certain electrical features running after the engine is turned off.
When any door is opened, the electronics will deactivate. The available settings are “0 sec”,
“45 sec”, “5 min”, and “10 min”.
Headlight Off Delay This setting will allow you to set the amount of time the headlights remain on after the vehicle
has been turned off. The “+” will increase the amount of time. The “-” will decrease the
amount of time.
Auto Entry/Exit This setting will automatically lower the vehicle ride height for easier entry and exit of the
vehicle.
Setting Name
Description
Sound Horn With LowerThis setting will sound the horn when the Lower button is pressed on the key fob.
Flash Lights With Lower This setting will flash the lights when the Lower button is pressed on the key fob.
Display Suspension Messages This setting will display suspension messages in the Instrument Cluster Display. The “All”
setting will display all available messages. The “Warnings Only” setting will only display
warning messages.
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AUX Switches — If Equipped
When the AUX Switches button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the four vehicle AUX switches.Aero Mode
This setting will automatically adjust the vehicle ride height depending on the vehicle speed.
Tire Jack Mode This setting will disable the air suspension system to assist in changing a spare tire.
Transport Mode This setting will disable the air suspension system for flat towing.
Wheel Alignment Mode This setting must be activated before performing a wheel alignment. Refer to an authorized
dealer for further information.
Four Corner Air Suspension Modes There are three air suspension modes designed to protect the system in unique situations.
Tire Jack Mode is selected to assist in changing a spare tire. Transport Mode is selected to
assist when the vehicle is being flat bed towed. Wheel Alignment Mode is selected before
performing a wheel alignment. Refer to an authorized dealer for information.
Setting Name
Description
Setting NameDescription
AUX 1-4This setting will adjust the type and power source for the four vehicle AUX switches. There are
two types: “Latching” and “Momentary”. The power source for the AUX switches can either be
set to run off the “Battery” or from the “Ignition”. In addition to setting the type and power
source, you can set if the vehicle will recall the previous state at which the AUX switches were
set. The Recalled Last State setting can be set to “On” or “Off”. Last state conditions are met
only if the type is set to Latching and the power source is set to Ignition.

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MEDIA MODE
Operating Media Mode

Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display Operating Media Mode

Media Mode is entered by pushing the MEDIA
button located on the faceplate.
Audio Source Selection
Once in Media Mode, press the Source or
Source Select button on the touchscreen and
the desired mode button on the touchscreen.
USB, AUX, and Bluetooth® are the Media
sources available. When available, you can
select the Browse button on the touchscreen to
be given these options:
Now Playing
Artists
Albums
Genres
Songs
Playlists
Folders
For the Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display, Media
Mode is entered by pushing the Media button
located on the faceplate.
Types of Media Modes
USB Mode
Overview
USB Mode is entered by either inserting a USB
device into the USB Port, or by pushing the
MEDIA button on the faceplate and then
selecting the USB button.
On the Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display, if you
insert a USB device with the ignition ON, the unit
will switch to USB Mode and begin to play.
The display will show the track number and
index time in minutes and seconds. Play will
begin at the start of track 1.
Bluetooth® Mode
Overview
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio or Bluetooth®
Mode is entered by pairing a Bluetooth®
device, containing music, to the Uconnect
system.
Before proceeding, the Bluetooth® device
must be paired to the Uconnect Phone to
communicate with the Uconnect system.
1 — Seek Down
2 — Seek Up
3 — Browse
4 — Source
5 — Pause/Play
6 — Info
7 — More Options
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On the Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display, push the
MEDIA button located on the faceplate. Once in
Media Mode, press the Source button on the
touchscreen and select the Bluetooth® button
Úpage 258.
To access Bluetooth® Mode, press the
Bluetooth® button on the left side of the
touchscreen or under the Source Select/Select
Source button (if equipped).
AUX Mode
Overview
Auxiliary Mode (AUX) is entered by inserting an
AUX device using a cable with a 3.5 mm audio
jack into the AUX port or pushing the MEDIA
button on the faceplate and then selecting the
Source button and then the AUX button.
To insert an 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. 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 button, Volume/Mute rotary knob, or
the On/Off rotary knob, or with the volume of
the attached device.
NOTE:
The radio unit is acting as the amplifier for audio
output from the Auxiliary device. Therefore, if
the volume control on the Auxiliary device is set
too low, there will be insufficient audio signal for
the radio unit to play the music on the device.
Seek Up /Seek Down
In USB Mode, press the Seek Up button on the
touchscreen for the next selection on the USB
device. Press and release the Seek Down
button on the touchscreen to return to the
beginning of the current selection, or to return
to the beginning of the previous selection if the
USB device is within the first three seconds of
the current selection.
In Bluetooth® Mode, press and release the
Seek Up button on the touchscreen for the next
selection on the Bluetooth® device. Press and release the Seek Down button on the
touchscreen to return to the beginning of the
current selection, or return to the beginning of
the previous selection if the Bluetooth® device
is within the first second of the current
selection.
Browse
In USB Mode, press the Browse button on the
touchscreen to display the browse window.
In USB Mode, the left side of the browse window
displays a list of ways you can browse through
the contents of the USB device. If supported by
the device, you can browse by Folder, Artist,
Playlist, Album, Song, etc. Press the desired
button on the touchscreen on the left side of the
screen. The center of the browse window shows
items and its sub-functions, which can be
scrolled through by pressing the Up and Down
buttons to the right. The Tune/Scroll knob can
also be used to scroll.

On the Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display, rotate the
Browse button on the touchscreen to scroll
through and select a desired track on the device.
Press the Exit button on the touchscreen if you
wish to cancel the Browse function.

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