2023 JEEP RENEGADE Owners Manual

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1. Download the Android Auto™ app from the
Google Play store on your Android™-powered
smartphone.

2. Connect your Android™-powered smartphone to one

of the media USB ports in your vehicle.
If the Android Auto™ app was not downloaded,
the first time you plug your device in the app
begins to download. Your vehicle should be in
PARK the first time you use the app.
NOTE:
Be sure to use the factory-provided USB cable that
came w
ith your phone, as aftermarket cables may
not work.

Android Auto™

NOTE:
To use Android Auto™, make sure you are in an
area w
ith 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 P

hone icon on the drag & drop menu bar
changes to the Android Auto™ icon.
NOTE:
Android Auto™ is set to launch immediately once a
compat i
ble device is connected. You can also
launch it by pressing the Android Auto™ icon on the
touchscreen.
NOTE:
The automatic launching of Android Auto™ can be
deact i
vated through the Smartphone Projection
Manager setting Ú page 178.
Once Android Auto™ is up and running on your
Uconne c

t 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.
NOTE:
If the VR button is not held, and is only pushed, the
built -
in Uconnect Navigation system (if equipped)
will launch instead of Android Auto™ Google
Maps™.
While using Android Auto™, Google Maps™
provide
s voice-guided:
Navigation
Live traffic information
Lane guidance
NOTE:
A pop-up also appears, asking if you’d like to
switc h
, 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/ (US) or https://www.android.com/intl/
en_ca/auto/ (Canada).
1 — LTE Data Coverage
2 — Android Auto™ Icon
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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
throug h
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
t o a
ct
i
vate 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™.
Android Auto™ Voice Command
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
intera
ct with its best-in-class speech technology
through your vehicle’s voice recognition system,
and use your smartphone’s data plan to project
your Android™-powered smartphone and a
number of its apps onto your Uconnect
touchscreen. Connect your Android™ 6.0 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 its VR, which recognizes
natural voice commands, to use a list of your
smartphone’s features:
Maps
Music
Phone
Text Messages
Additional Apps
NOTE:
To use Android Auto™ on your car display, you’ll
need an Android™ phone running Android™ 6.0
or higher, an active data plan, and the Android
Auto™ app.
To wirelessly use Android Auto™ on your car
display, you need a compatible Android™ smart
-
phone with an active data plan. You can check
w hich

smartphones are compatible at g.co/
androidauto/requirements .
Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc.
APPLE CARPLAY®
Use this QR code to access your
digital experience.
Uconnect works seamlessly with
A pple

CarPlay®, the smarter,
more secure way to use your
iPhone® in the car, and stay
focused on the road. Use your

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Uconnect Touchscreen display, the vehicle's knobs
and controls, and your voice with Siri to get access
to Apple Music®, Maps, Messages, and more.
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.
To use Apple CarPlay®, make sure you are using
iPhone®
5 or later, have Siri enabled in Settings,
ensure 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 p

orts in your vehicle.

NOTE:
Be sure to use the factory-provided Lightning cable
that c
ame with your phone, as aftermarket cables
may not work.
2. Once the device is connected and recognized, the P

hone icon on the drag & drop menu bar
changes to the Apple CarPlay® Icon.
NOTE:
Apple CarPlay® is set to launch immediately. You
can a l
so launch it by pressing the Apple CarPlay®
icon on the touchscreen.
Apple CarPlay®

NOTE:
To use Apple CarPlay®, make sure that cellular
data i
s 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
Uconne c

t system, the following features can be
utilized using your iPhone® data plan:
Phone
Music
Messages
Maps
Phone
With Apple CarPlay®, push and hold the
VR button on the steering wheel to
activ a
te 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
steer i
ng 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
i T u
n e
s
® or any third party application
installed on your device. Using your
iPhone® 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
recogn i
tion 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.
1 — LTE Data Coverage
2 — Apple CarPlay® Icon
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Maps
Push and hold the VR button on the
steering wheel until the beep or tap the
Microph
one 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.
If the VR button is not held, and is only pushed, the
built -

in Uconnect Navigation system (if equipped)
will launch instead of Apple CarPlay® Apple®
Maps.
NOTE:
A pop-up also appears, asking if you’d like to
switc h
, if an Apple CarPlay® navigation is currently
in use and you attempt to launch a built-in
Uconnect route. Selecting “Yes” switches the navi -
gation type to the newly used method of navigation
a nd a

route is planned for the new destination. If
“No” is selected, the navigation type remains
unchanged.
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
A
pple

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
intera
ct 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
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® 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
Smartphone Device Mirroring — If Equipped
Once downloaded or activated, Android Auto™ and
A p p
le


CarPlay® will automatically start when your
smartphone is plugged into a USB port. This
function can be activated/deactivated through the
Smartphone Projection Manager.

Smartphone Projection Manager

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Smartphone Device Mirroring

To activate/deactivate this feature, connect your
smartp
hone with the manufacturer’s USB cable to
the vehicle’s USB ports.

1. Press the Phone/Bluetooth® button in the Sett i

ngs menu, or press the Apps button.

2. Press “Smartphone Projection Manager”.
3. The
setting, “Smartphone Device Mirroring”,
will

display with a check mark. To deactivate
Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® for all
devices, press the check box. To reactivate
Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® for all
devices, press the check box again until a
check mark appears. Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® can also be
activ
a

ted/deactivated on specific devices.

1. In “Smartphone Projection Manager”, select the na
me of the device you would like to
activate/deactivate Android Auto™ or Apple
CarPlay®.

2. The setting, “Enable Android Auto™” or “Enab
le Apple CarPlay®”, will display
depending on your smartphone. Press the
check box to deactivate these features. To
reactivate Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay®,
press the check box until a check mark
appears.

Enable Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™
Android Auto™ And Apple CarPlay® Automatic
Bluetoot

h® Pairing
After connecting to Android Auto™ or Apple
CarPla
y® 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
Androi d
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
Syste m

— If Equipped
It is possible to have multiple devices connected to
the Uc
onnect 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
launc h
ed from the front and center console USB
ports.
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NAVIGATION MODE — IF EQUIPPED
(UCONNECT 4C NAV ONLY)
OPERATING NAVIGATION

Navigation Icon

To access the Navigation system, press the Nav
button
on the touchscreen.
Press “Where To?” to find or route to a destina -
tion.
Press “View Map” to view the map.
Press “Home” to navigate to a preset home
address. If not already set, the system will
prompt you to add a home address.
Press “Work” to navigate to a preset work
address. If not already set, the system will
prompt you to add a work address.
Press “Information” to view Traffic, Where
Am I?, and Country Info.
Press “Emergency” to search for Hospitals, and
Police and Fire Stations near your current loca -
tion. You can also display your current location
a nd sa

ve any Emergency facility location to your
Favorites.
Press the search bar at the top of the screen to
search for a specific address to route to.
Press “Route Options” and select from a list of
options to alter your route such as “Express -
ways”, “Toll Roads”, “Ferries”, “Carpool Lanes”,
and mo
re.
NOTE:
During route guidance, at any time you can return
to the
Navigation Main Menu by selecting Menu.
WHERE TO?
Where To? — Main Menu

Where To? Button

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From the Nav Main Menu, press the Where To? button and select one of the following methods to program a route guidance.
NOTE:
Refer to the individual section of the chosen option for further information.
Search All Press this button to search all “Where To?” categories for a location.
Address Press this button to search by a street address or a street name with house number.
Recent Press this button to access previously routed addresses or locations.
Favorites Press this button to access previously saved addresses or locations.
POI (Point of Interest) Press this button when you want to route to a point of interest. The POI database
a
llows


you to select a destination from a list of locations and public places, or points
of interest.
Trips Press this button to program a new trip or recall a saved trip.
Intersection Press this button to enter in two street names as a destination.
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Point on Map Press this button to select a destination directly from the Map screen. By selecting a
stree
t
segment or icon, you can quickly enter a destination without the need to input
the city name or street.
Home Press this button to program or confirm a route to the saved home address.
Work Press this button to program or confirm a route to the saved work address.
City Center Press this button to route to a particular city. The Navigation system will calculate a
route
w

ith the destination at the center of the city.
Closest Cities Press this button to route to a nearby city. The screen will display an alphabetical
listi
n

g of nearby cities. The Navigation system will calculate a route with the
destination at the center of the nearby city.
Phone Number Press this button to route to a location or point of interest by the phone number.
Geo-Coordinates Press this button to route to a Geo-Coordinate. A Geo-Coordinate is a coordinate
used
i

n geography. You can determine a Geo-Coordinate with the help of a handheld
GPS receiver, a map, or the Navigation system.
Trails Press the Trails button and select the option to start trail recording to track the route
you ar
e

driving. Select the option to “stop trail recording” to end tracking. This gives
you a point of reference for a particular route if needed.
Edit Where To Press this button and select which “Where To?” categories you would like to appear
in th
e

“Where To?” menu, and which ones you don’t.