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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.
Data plan rates apply.
3. Once the device is connected and recognized,
the Phone icon on the drag & drop menu bar
changes to the Android Auto™ icon.
NOTE:Android Auto™ is set to launch immediately once a
compatible device is connected. You can also
launch it by pressing the Android Auto™ icon on the
touchscreen.
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
YouTube Music, Spotify, iHeart Radio, etc. for
music
Hands-free calling and texting for communica -
tion
Various compatible apps
Maps
Push and hold the Voice Recognition (VR)
button on the steering wheel until the
beep 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 other
navigation apps.
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) or https://www.android.com/intl/
en_ca/auto/ (Canada).
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
YouTube 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 track details for the music playing
through Android Auto™, select the Uconnect
system’s media screen.
For further information, refer to https://
support.google.com/androidauto.
Communication
With Android Auto™ connected, push and
hold the VR button on the steering wheel
to activate voice recognition specific to
Android Auto™. This allows you to send
and reply to text messages, have incoming text
messages read out loud, and place and receive
hands-free calls.
Apps
The Android Auto™ App displays 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 through your mobile device 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™.
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Apple CarPlay® And LTE Data Coverage
NOTE:To use Apple CarPlay®, make sure that cellular
data is turned on, and that you are in an area with
cellular coverage. Your data and cellular coverage
is shown on the left side of the radio screen. Data
plan rates apply.
Once Apple 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
Phone
With Apple CarPlay®, push and hold the
VR button on the steering wheel to
activate a Siri voice recognition session.
You can also press and hold the Home
button within Apple CarPlay® to start talking to Siri.
This allows you to make calls or listen to voicemail
as you normally would using Siri on your iPhone®.
NOTE:Only temporarily pushing the VR button on the
steering wheel launches a built-in Uconnect VR
session, not a Siri session, and it will not function
with Apple CarPlay®.
Music
Apple CarPlay® allows you to access all
your artists, playlists, and music from
iTunes® or any third party application
installed on your device. Using your
iPhone’s® data plan, you can also use select third
party audio apps including music, news, sports,
podcasts, and more.
Messages
Push and hold the VR button on the
steering wheel to activate a Siri voice
recognition session. Apple CarPlay®
allows you to use Siri to send or reply to
text messages. Siri can also read incoming text
messages, but drivers will not be able to read
messages, as everything is done via voice.
Maps
Push and hold the VR button on the
steering wheel until the beep or tap the
Microphone icon to ask Apple® Siri to
take you to a desired destination by
voice. You can also touch the Navigation icon in
Apple CarPlay® to access Apple® Maps.
Apps
The Apple CarPlay® App plays all compatible apps
that are available to use, every time it is launched.
You must have the compatible app downloaded,
and you must be signed in to the app through your
mobile device for it to work with Apple CarPlay®.
Refer to http://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/ (US)
or https://www.apple.com/ca/ios/carplay/
(Canada) to see the latest list of available apps for
Apple CarPlay®.
Apple CarPlay® Voice Command
NOTE:Feature availability depends on your carrier and
mobile phone maker. Some Apple CarPlay®
features 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 touchscreen. Connect
your iPhone® 5 or higher to one of the media USB
1 — LTE Data Coverage
2 — Apple CarPlay® Icon
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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®. Push 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 — If Equipped
Additional Apps — If Equipped
NOTE:Apple CarPlay® is a trademark of Apple® Inc.
iPhone® is a trademark of Apple® Inc., registered
in the US and other countries. Apple® terms of use
and privacy statements apply.
ANDROID AUTO™ AND APPLE
C
ARPLAY® TIPS AND TRICKS
Android Auto™ And Apple CarPlay® Automatic
Bluetooth® Pairing
After connecting to Android Auto™ or Apple
CarPlay® for the first time and undergoing the
setup procedure, the smartphone pairs to the
Uconnect system via Bluetooth® without any setup required every time it is within range, if Bluetooth®
is turned on.
NOTE:Apple CarPlay® uses a USB connection while
Android Auto™ uses both USB and Bluetooth®
connections to function. The connected device is
unavailable to other devices when connected
using Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay®.
Multiple Devices Connecting To The Uconnect
System — If Equipped
It is possible to have multiple devices connected to
the Uconnect system. For example, if using Android
Auto™/Apple CarPlay®, the connected device will
be used to place hands-free phone calls or send
hands-free text messages. However, another
device can also be paired to the Uconnect system,
via Bluetooth®, as an audio source, so the
passenger can stream music.
NOTE:Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ can only be
launched from the front and center console USB
ports.
NAVIGATION MODE — IF EQUIPPED
NAVIGATION MAIN MENU
To access the Navigation system, press the Nav
button on the touchscreen.
Navigation Main Menu
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NAVIGATING A ROUTE
Navigation Route View
Once a route is programmed, the map view will be
displayed and highlight the route as a light blue
bar. The route tracker is on the right side of the
screen and shows the time and distance to the
final destination. It also indicates stops and other
points of interest along the way with icons that
move closer as you near them. The direction
distance is displayed at the top of the screen, and
the main menu can be accessed at any time by
pressing the Menu button: the four white dots in
the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. The
route will continue to display behind the menu as
you travel along it.SEARCH
Search
To search for a destination and start navigation,
follow these steps:
1. While in the Navigation Main Menu, press the
Search button.
2. If searching using an address, begin typing the address on the keyboard. If searching the
name of a destination, press “Point of Interest”
first before typing.
3. Select the location from the list. The display will switch to the map view and will show the
location of the selected destination.
4. Press the Navigate button — the red steering wheel icon — to begin navigating to the
selected location.
NOTE:Pressing the More button, the three dot icon, next
to the Navigate button brings up the options to add
the destination to the My Places menu, add the
destination to the current route, and more. Within
More, you can use the destination as a starting
point and view information about the location.
1 — Navigation View Button
2 — Zoom Button
3 — Next Turn Instructions
4 — Arrival Time and Distance
5 — Main Menu Button
6 — Points Of Interest On Route
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CURRENT ROUTE
From the Navigation Main Menu, press the Current
Route button on the touchscreen and select one of
the following to adjust or change your current
route.
NOTE:Current Route can only be selected from the Navi -
gation Main Menu if the navigation system is
currently navigating to a destination.
Current Route Options
Clear RoutePress this button on the touchscreen to clear the current route from the Navigation
system.
Change Route Type Press this button on the touchscreen to change the current routes type to one of the
below options:
Fastest route: routes the vehicle to the destination using the roads that will take the
least amount of time.
Shortest route: routes the vehicle to the destination using the roads that will be the
shortest amount of total distance traveled.
Most eco-friendly route: routes the vehicle to the destination using the roads that will
use the least amount of fuel.
Avoid interstate highways: routes the vehicle to the destination avoiding all interstate
highways.
Find Alternative Press this button on the touchscreen to view an overhead view of your route, along with
several others to choose from. Each with the time difference between your current route
and these new ones. Select the colored button that corresponds to the new route you
want to take.
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Avoid Blocked Road Press this button on the touchscreen to select a road you wish to avoid on your route that
is blocked.
Avoid Part Of Route Press this button on the touchscreen to bring up the list of directions for your current
route. Select the part of the route you wish to avoid and the system will reroute the
navigation track to your destination.
Avoid On This Route Press this button on the touchscreen to select certain types of roads to avoid on your
navigational route.
Show Instructions Press this button on the touchscreen to view the directions of your route in list form.
Add Stop To Route Press this button on the touchscreen to add an additional stop to your current route.
Pressing the Search button will bring up the keyboard where you can type in the address
or name of the destination you wish to add.
Reorder Stops Press this button on the touchscreen to reorder the different stops on the current route.
Play Route Preview Press this button on the touchscreen to begin a simulated preview of what your route will
look like. The vehicle icon will begin traveling along your route until it reaches its
destination. You can also end the preview by returning to the Current Route menu and
selecting Stop Route Preview.
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MY PLACES
My Places
From the Navigation Main Menu, press the My
Places button on the touchscreen to display a list
of saved destinations. The following destinations
are selectable along with any other destinations
that have been saved.
Home
Press the Home button to navigate to the saved
Home destination. If no Home destination is saved,
the Navigation system will ask you to search for the
destination to save as your Home destination.
Work
Press the Work button to navigate to the saved
Work destination. If no Work destination is saved,
the Navigation system will ask you to search for the
destination to save as your Work destination. Recent Destinations
Press Recent Destinations button on the
touchscreen to display a list of destinations the
Navigation system has recently routed to for you to
select.
NOTE:The Add and Edit List buttons allow you to add,
remove, and reorder destinations that appear
within the list.
Editing My Places
PARKING
Searching For Parking
From the Navigation Main Menu, press the Parking
button on the touchscreen to bring up a view of
your current location on the map. Within this map
view, blue “P” icons will appear pointing out the
locations of nearby parking lots. Press the desired
parking lot icon to bring up the location, and select
the steering wheel icon to navigate to it.
1 — Recent Destination Button
2 — Home Button
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GAS STATIONS
Searching For Gas Stations
From the Navigation Main Menu, press the Gas
Stations button on the touchscreen to bring up a
view of your current location on the map. Within
this map view, white “Gas Station” icons will appear pointing out the locations of nearby gas
stations. Press the desired gas station icon to bring
up its location, and select the steering wheel icon
to navigate to it.
SETTINGS
Navigation Settings
From the Navigation Main Menu, press the
Settings button to open up the Settings menu. The
following settings categories are selectable within
the Settings Main Menu:
Appearance
Press this button to adjust the appearance settings of the Navigation system. The
appearance settings allow you to alter whether or not the system switches to night colors
when it is dark, change the arrival information that is displayed, change what appears on
the route (i.e. highway exits), when the system automatically zooms, and adjust the
guidance view style from 3D, 2D and whether or not to show the 3D car icon.
Voices Press this button to adjust what the Navigation system calls out while navigating. The
voices settings allow you to turn on and off whether the system reads early instructions,
sign information, road numbers, street names, and foreign street names out loud.
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