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Audio
Push Audio button. Turning the Tune/Scroll
knob highlights the desired selection.
The Audio Menu shows the following options for
you to customize the audio settings:
Treble, Mid, Bass, Fade And Balance — Select
the desired setting to adjust, then push the
Enter/Browse button. Turn the Tune/Scroll
knob to adjust the setting + or – 9. Push the
BACK button on the faceplate when done.
Speed Adjusted Volume (if equipped) —
Select Speed Adjusted Volume and push the
Enter/Browse button. Turn the Tune/Scroll
knob to adjust the setting to Off, 1, 2, or 3.
Push the Back button on the faceplate when
done.
Loudness (if equipped) — Select Loudness
and push the Enter/Browse button to mark
the check box on or off. Push the Back button
on the faceplate when done.
AUX Volume Offset (if equipped) — Select AUX
Volume Offset and push the Enter/Browse
button. Turn the Tune/Scroll knob to adjust
the setting + or – 3. Push the Back button on
the faceplate when done.
Clock Setting

1. Push the Menu button at the bottom of the
radio, and push the Enter/Browse button
for System Settings. Next, select the Time
and Format setting and then select Set
Time by pushing the Enter/Browse button.

2. Adjust the hours or minutes by turning the Tune/Scroll knob, then pushing the
Enter/Browse button to move to the next
entry. You can also select 12 hr or 24 hr
format by turning the Tune/Scroll knob,
then pushing the Enter/Browse button on
the desired selection.
3. Once the time is set, press the Back button to exit the time screen.
MEDIA MODE
Operating Media Mode
Media Mode is entered by pushing the Media
button on the faceplate located to the left of the
display. Once in Media Mode, press the Media
button in order to select the desired media
source. Audio Source Selection
Push the Media button on the faceplate to
select the desired audio source, AUX, USB or
Bluetooth® audio device.
Seek Up/Seek Down
Push and release the Seek Up button on the
faceplate for the next selection.
Push and release the Seek Down button on
the faceplate to return to the beginning of the
current selection, or return to the beginning of
the previous selection if the Media is within the
first three seconds of the current selection.
Fast Seek Up
Push and hold the Seek Up button on the
faceplate and the desired mode will begin to
fast forward through the current track until the
button on the faceplate is released.
Fast Seek Down
Push and hold the Seek Down button on the
faceplate and the desired mode will begin to
rewind through the current track until the
button on the faceplate is released.

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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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5. If “No” is selected, and you still would like to
pair a mobile phone, press the Settings
button from the Uconnect Phone main
screen.
Select “Paired Phones”, and then select
“Add Device”.
Search for available devices on your
Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phone (see
below). When prompted on the phone,
select “Uconnect” and accept the
connection request.
6. Uconnect Phone will display an in-progress screen while the system is connecting.
7. When your mobile phone finds the Uconnect system, select “Uconnect”.
8. When prompted on the mobile phone, accept the connection request from
Uconnect Phone.
NOTE:
Some mobile phones will require you to enter
the PIN. 9. When the pairing process has successfully
completed, the system will prompt you to
choose whether or not this is your favorite
phone. Selecting “Yes” will make this phone
the highest priority. This phone will take
precedence over other paired phones within
range and will connect to the Uconnect
system automatically when entering the
vehicle. Only one mobile phone and/or one
Bluetooth® audio device can be connected
to the Uconnect system at a time. If “No” is
selected, simply select “Uconnect” from the
mobile phone/audio device Bluetooth®
screen, and the Uconnect system
reconnects to the Bluetooth® device.
NOTE:
Software updates on your phone or the
Uconnect system may interfere with the
Bluetooth® connection. If this happens, simply
repeat the pairing process. However, first, make
sure to delete the device from the list of phones
on your Uconnect system. Next, be sure to
remove Uconnect from the list of devices in your
phone’s Bluetooth® settings.
Phonebook Download — Phonebook
Transfer From Mobile Phone
If equipped and specifically supported by your
phone, Uconnect Phone will ask you if you want
to download names (text names) and number
entries from your mobile phone’s phonebook.
Specific Bluetooth® Phones with Phonebook
Access Profile may support this feature. See
UconnectPhone.com for supported phones.
Receiving A Call — Accept (And End)

1. When an incoming call rings or is announced on Uconnect, push the
Phone button on the faceplate.

2. To end a call, push the Phone button on the steering wheel or the Phone button on the
faceplate.
NOTE:
A phone call can also be accepted and ended by
pushing the steering wheel Phone button.
Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset
And Vehicle
With a call in progress, use the Browse/Enter
knob to select “transfer” then push the enter
button or push the Phone Pick Up button on the
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Voice
When the Voice button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s Voice Recognition feature.
Clock
When the Clock button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the different options related to the vehicle’s internal clock.
Setting Name Description
Voice Response LengthT
his setting will change the response length for the Voice Recognition system. The “Brief”
setting provides a shortened audio description from the system. The “Detailed” setting
provides the full audio description from the system.
Show Command List
This setting will allow you to turn the command list on or off. The “Always” setting will always
show the command list. The “With Help” setting will show the command list and provide a brief
description of what the command does. The “Never” setting will turn the command list off.

Setting Name
Description
Sync Time With GPSThis setting will sync the time to the GPS receiver in the system. The system will control the
time via the GPS location.
Set Time And Format/Time Format This setting will allow you to set the time format (AM/PM). Sync Time With GPS must be off for
this setting to be available. The “12 hrs” setting will set the time to a 12-hour format. The
“24 hrs” setting will set the time to a 24-hour format.
Set Time Hours This setting will allow you to set the hours. Sync Time With GPS must be off for this setting to
be available. The “+” setting will increase the hours. The “-” setting will decrease the hours.
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Trailer Brake/Trailer
When the Trailer Brake/Trailer button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system will display settings related to trailer towing.
Audio
When the Audio button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays options related to the vehicle’s sound system. These settings can change
the audio location within the vehicle, adjust the bass or treble levels, and auto-play settings from an audio device or smartphone.
Setting Name Description
Trailer SelectSelect from “Trailer 1”, “Trailer 2”, “Trailer 3”, and “Trailer 4”. These trailer designations can
be used to save different trailer settings.
Trailer Brake Type
This setting will set the system to a specific trailer type. The available options are “Light
Electric”, “Heavy Electric”, “Light Electric-Over-Hydraulic”, and “Heavy Electric-Over-Hydraulic”.

Trailer Name This setting will personalize the trailer name depending on the type of trailer you are hauling.
Select the trailer name from the following list: trailer, boat, car, cargo, dump, equipment,
flatbed, gooseneck, horse, livestock, motorcycle, snowmobile, travel, utility, and 5th wheel.
Setting Name
Description
Balance/FadeThis setting will adjust audio levels from specific speakers in the front/back and left/right of
the vehicle. The Speaker icon can be moved to set audio location.
Equalizer This setting will adjust the “Bass”, “Mid”, and “Treble” ranges of the audio.
Speed Adjusted Volume This setting will adjust audio volume as speeds increase. At a higher setting, the volume will
increase more as the vehicle speeds up. The available settings are “Off”, “1”, “2”, and “3”.
Surround Sound This setting will turn the Surround Sound system on or off.
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Phone/Bluetooth®
When the Phone/Bluetooth® button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to Bluetooth® connectivity from an external
audio device or smartphone. The list of paired audio devices or smartphones can be accessed from this menu.AUX Volume Offset
This setting will tune the audio levels from a device connected through the AUX port.
The available settings are “+” and “-”.
Auto Play This setting will automatically begin playing audio from a connected device.
Loudness This setting will improve audio quality at lower volumes.
Setting Name Description
Phone Pop-Ups Displayed In ClusterThis setting will activate phone message pop-ups in the Instrument Cluster Display.
Do Not Disturb This setting will open the “Do Not Disturb” settings menu. The settings are “Auto Reply” (both,
text, call), “Auto Reply Message” (custom, default), and “Custom Auto Reply Message” (create
message).
Paired Phones This setting will show the list of paired phones.
Paired Audio Sources This setting will show the list of paired audio sources.
Paired Phones And Audio Devices This setting will show the list of paired phones and audio devices.
Setting Name Description

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Feature Description
Radio/MediaPress the Radio button or Media button to enter Radio Mode/Media Mode and access the
radio functions and external audio sources Ú page 247.
Phone Press the Phone button to enter Phone Mode and access the hands-free phone system
Úpage 258.
Settings Press the Settings button to access the Uconnect Settings
Úpage 228.
Push the Enter/Browse button on the faceplate to accept a highlighted selection on the
screen. Rotate the Tune/Scroll rotary knob to scroll through a list or tune a radio station.
Push the Screen Off button on the faceplate to turn the screen on or off.
Push the Mute button on the faceplate to turn the audio of the radio system off. Push it again to turn the audio back on.
Rotate the rotary knob to adjust the volume. Push the Volume & On/Off button on the faceplate to turn the system on or off.
Feature Description
CompassPress the Compass button to access the vehicle’s compass.
More Press the More button to access additional options.
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