Ram Trucks uconnect 5.0 for Chrysler User Manual

uconnect® 5.0

Owner’s Manual Supplement

SECTION PAGE

IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ....................................................3

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RADIO MODE ...............................................................7

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MEDIA MODE ..............................................................13

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UCONNECT® PHONE .........................................................19

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UCONNECT® VOICE COMMAND ...............................................25

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SETTINGS MAIN MENU ......................................................33

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MOREMAINMENU..........................................................37

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SAFETY GUIDELINES .........................................................39

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO

CONTENTS

䡵 Identifying Your Radio .....................4

䡵 Uconnect® 5.0 System .....................5

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4 IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO

Identifying Your Radio

Uconnect® 5.0

Key Features

• 5” Touchscreen

• Three hard-keys on either side of the display

• Hands-free/Bluetooth®

• SiriusXM Satellite Radio Optional

Uconnect® 5.0 System

IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO 5

1. RADIO

Press the RADIO hard-key to enter the Radio Mode. The
different tuner modes; AM, FM and SXM – If Equipped
can be selected by touching the corresponding soft-keys
in the Radio Mode.

2. COMPASS

Press the COMPASS hard-key to display the current
direction of the vehicle.

3. CLIMATE

Press the CLIMATE hard-key to access the Climate
Controls.

4. MORE

Press the MORE hard-key to access additional options.

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6 IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO

5. ENTER/BROWSE & TUNE/SCROLL

8. VOLUME & MUTE

Press the ENTER/BROWSE button to accept a high­lighted selection on the screen. Rotate the TUNE/
SCROLL rotary knob to scroll through a list or tune a
radio station.

6. BACK

Press the BACK button to return to a previous menu or
screen.

7. SCREEN OFF

Press the SCREEN OFF hard-key to turn the touchscreen
OFF. To turn the screen back ON, just touch the screen.

Rotate the rotary knob to adjust the Volume. Press the
“Mute” button to mute the system.

9. PHONE

Press the “Phone” button to access the Uconnect® Phone
feature.

10. MEDIA

Pressing the MEDIA button will allow you to switch to
Media mode (CD, USB/iPOD, AUX, Bluetooth®).

RADIO MODE

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8 RADIO MODE

Radio Mode

The radio is equipped with the following modes:

• AM

• FM

• SXM Sirius XM Satellite Radio (if equipped)

Touch the RADIO hard-key to enter Radio Mode. The
different tuner modes; AM, FM, and SXM, can then be
selected by touching the corresponding soft-keys in the
Radio mode.

Volume & Mute

Rotate the rotary knob to adjust the Volume. When the
audio system is turned on, the sound will be set at the
same volume level as last played.

Press the “Mute” button to mute the system. Press the
“Mute” button again to un-mute the system.

Enter/Browse & Tune/Scroll Control

Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise
to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the radio
station frequency. Push the ENTER/BROWSE button to
choose a selection.

Seek Functions

Seek Up

Touch and release the “Seek Up” soft-key to tune the
radio to the next listenable station or channel.

During a Seek Up function, if the radio reaches the
starting station after passing through the entire band two
times, the radio will stop at the station where it began.

Fast Seek Up

Touch and hold the “Seek Up” soft-key to advance the
radio through the available stations or channels at a

faster rate, the radio stops at the next available station or
channel when the soft-key is released.

Seek Down

Touch and release the “Seek Down” soft-key to tune the
radio to the next listenable station or channel.

During a Seek Down function, if the radio reaches the
starting station after passing through the entire band two
times, the radio will stop at the station where it began.

Fast Seek Down

Touch and hold the “Seek Down” soft-key to advance the
radio through the available stations or channel at a faster
rate, the radio stops at the next available station or
channel when the soft-key is released.

RADIO MODE 9

Setting Presets

The Presets are available for all Radio Modes, and are
activated by touching any of the four “Preset” soft-keys,
located at the top of the screen.

When you are receiving a station that you wish to
commit into memory, press and hold the desired num­bered soft-key for more that two seconds or until you
hear a confirmation beep.

The Radio stores up to 12 presets in each of the Radio
modes. Four presets are visible at the top of the radio
screen.

Touching the “all” soft-key on the radio home screen will
display all of the preset stations for that mode.

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10 RADIO MODE

SiriusXM Satellite Radio Mode

SiriusXM Satellite Radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver
broadcasting technology to provide clear, coast to coast
radio content. SiriusXM is a subscription based service.

SiriusXM Premier

Get over 160 channels on your satellite radio, and enjoy
all you want, all in one place. Hear commercial-free
music plus sports, news, talk and entertainment. Get all
the premium programming, including Howard Stern,
every NFL game, Oprah Radio®, every MLB® and
NHL® game, every NASCAR® race, Martha Stewart and
more. And get 20+ extra channels, including SiriusXM
Latino, offering 20 channels of commercial free music,
news, talk, comedy, sports and more dedicated to Span­ish language programming.

SiriusXM services require subscriptions, sold separately
after the 12-month trial included with the new vehicle

purchase. If you decide to continue your service at

the end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose
will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates
until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See

SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at
www.siriusxm.com. All fees and programming subject to
change. Our satellite service is available only to those at
least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and D.C. Our
Sirius satellite service is also available in PR (with
coverage limitations). Our Internet radio service is avail­able throughout our satellite service area and in AK and
HI. © 2012 Sirius XM Radio Inc. Sirius, XM and all related
marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc.
Service available in Canada; see www.siriuscanada.ca.

This functionality is only available for radios equipped
with a Satellite receiver. In order to receive satellite radio,
the vehicle needs to be outside with a clear view to the sky.

If the screen shows Acquiring Signal, you might have to
change the vehicle’s position in order to receive a signal.
In most cases, the satellite radio does not receive a signal
in underground parking garages or tunnels.

Audio

1. Press the SETTINGS hard-key on the right side of the
unit.

2. Then scroll down and press the “Audio” soft-key to
get to the Audio menu.

3. The Audio Menu shows the following options for you
to customize your audio settings”

• Equalizer

adjust the Bass, Mid and Treble. Use the + or ­soft-key to adjust the equalizer to your desired
settings. Press the “Back Arrow” soft-key when
done.

— Touch the “Equalizer” soft-key to

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• Balance/Fade

key to adjust the sound from the speakers. Use
the “arrow” soft-key to adjust the sound level
from the front and rear or right and left side
speakers. Touch the Center ⬙C⬙ soft-key to reset
the balance and fade to the factory setting. Press
the “Back Arrow” arrow soft-key when done.

• Speed Adjustable

Volume” soft-key to select between OFF, 1, 2 or

3. This will decrease the radio volume relative to
a decrease in vehicle speed. Press the “Back
Arrow” soft-key when done.

• Loudness

select the Loudness feature. When this feature is
activated it improves sound quality at lower
volumes.

— Touch the “Balance/Fade” soft-

— Touch the “Speed Adjusted

— Touch the “Loudness” soft-key to

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12 RADIO MODE

Clock Setting

There are two ways to enter the clock setting procedure
on the Uconnect® 5.0 system.

1. Press the MORE hard-key on the right side of the
display, next press the “Time” soft-key and then press
the “Set” soft-key. OR Press the MORE hard-key on
the right side of the display. Next, press the “Settings”
soft-key, then “Clock and Date” soft-key, and then
“Set Time and Date” soft-key. Select the “Up” or
“Down” arrows as appropriate. Select “Done” when
complete.

NOTE: In the Clock Setting Menu you can also select
“Display Clock”. Display Clock turns the clock display
in the status bar on or off.

2. Touch the “Up” or “Down” arrows to adjust the hours
or minutes, next select the AM or PM soft-key. You can
also select 12hr or 24hr format by touching the desired
soft-key. Once the time is set press the “Done” soft-key
to exit the time screen.

MEDIA MODE

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14 MEDIA MODE

Media Mode

Media Mode is entered by touching the MEDIA hard-key
located on the side of the display. Once in Media Mode,
touch the “Source” soft-key and the desired mode soft­key. Disc, USB Device, SD, AUX and Bluetooth® (if
equipped) are the Media sources available. You can select
the “Browse” soft-key to be given these options:

• Now Playing

• Artists

• Albums

• Genres

• Songs

• Playlists

• Folders

You can select the “Source” soft-key, “Pause/Play” soft­key, or the “Info” soft-key for artist information on the
current song playing.

Common Media Functions

Seek Up/Down

Touch and release the “right arrow” soft-key for the next
selection. Touch and release the “Left Arrow” soft-key to
return to the beginning of the current selection, or return
to the beginning of the previous selection if the Disc is
within the first second of the current selection.

Fast Seek Up

Touch and hold the “Right Arrow” soft-key and the
desired mode will begin to fast forward through the
current track until the soft-key is released.

Fast Seek Down

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Shuffle

Touch and hold the “Left Arrow” soft-key and the
desired mode will begin to rewind through the current
track until the soft-key is released.

Source

Touch the “Source” soft-key to select the desired audio
source, Disc, USB Device, SD, AUX and Bluetooth®
(If Equipped). This screen will time out after a few
seconds and return to the main radio screen if no
selection is made.

Info

Touch the “Info” soft-key to display the current track
information. Touch the “X” soft-key to cancel this feature.

Touch the “Shuffle” soft-key to play the selections on the
USB/iPod® device in random order to provide an inter­esting change of pace. Touch the “Shuffle” soft-key a
second time to turn this feature off.

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Audio

Refer to Operating Instructions – Radio Mode for adjust­ing the audio settings.

Disc Mode

If equipped, your vehicle may have a remote Disc player
located in the center console storage bin.

Disc Mode is entered by either inserting a CD/Disc or by
touching the MEDIA hard-key located on the side of the
display. Once in Media Mode, touch the “Source” soft­key and select “Disc”.

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Inserting Compact Disc

Eject Button — Ejecting a Disc

Gently insert one Disc into the Disc player with the Disc
label following the illustration indicated on the player.
The Disc will automatically be pulled into the Disc player
and the Disc icon will illuminate on the radio display. If
a Disc does not go into the slot more than 1.0 in (2.5 cm),
a disc may already be loaded and must be ejected before
a new Disc can be loaded.

If you insert a Disc with the ignition ON and the radio
ON, the unit will switch to Disc mode and begin to play
when you insert the Disc. The display will show the track
number, and index time in minutes and seconds. Play
will begin at the start of track 1.

Browse

Touch the “Browse” soft-key to scroll through and select
a desired track on the Disc. Touch the “Exit” soft-key if
you wish to cancel the browse function.

Press the EJECT button to eject the Disc. If you have
ejected a Disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds,
it will be reloaded. If the Disc is not removed, the radio
will reinsert the Disc but will not play it.

A Disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF.

USB/iPod® Mode

USB/iPod® Mode is entered by either inserting a USB
Jump Drive or iPod® cable into the USB port or by
touching the MEDAI hard-key located left of the display.
Once in Media Mode, touch the “Source” soft-key and
select “USB/iPod®”.

Inserting USB/iPod® Device

Gently insert the USB/iPod® device into the USB Port.
If you insert a USB/iPod® device with the ignition ON,
the unit will switch to USB/iPod® mode and begin to

play when you insert the device. The display will show
the track number, and index time in minutes and sec­onds. Play will begin at the start of track 1.

Browse

Touch the “Browse” soft-key to select Artist, Albums,
Genres, Songs, Playlists or Folders from the USB/iPod®
device. Once the desired selection is made you can chose
from the available media by touching the soft-key. Touch
the “Exit” soft-key if you wish to cancel the browse
function.

AUX Mode

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Inserting Auxiliary Device

Gently insert the Auxiliary device cable into the AUX
Port. If you insert a Auxiliary device with the ignition
ON, the unit will switch to AUX mode and begin to play
when you insert the device cable.

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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 rotary knob, or with the volume of the
attached device.

AUX Mode is entered by inserting a AUX device using a
cable with a 3.5 mm audio jack into the AUX port or by
touching the MEDIA hard-key located left of the display.
Once in Media Mode, touch the “Source” soft-key and
select AUX.

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 the
music on the device.

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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 needs to be
paired through Uconnect® Phone to communicate with
the Uconnect® system.

See the pairing procedure in this manual for further
details.

Once the Bluetooth® device is paired to the Uconnect®
system, touch the MEDIA hard-key located on the left
side of the display. Once in Media Mode, touch the
“Source” soft-key and select “Bluetooth®”.

NOTE: For mobile phone compatibility and pairing
instructions, please visit www.UconnectPhone.com.

Uconnect® Phone

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20 Uconnect® Phone

Uconnect® Phone

The Uconnect® Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free,
in-vehicle communications system with Voice Command
Capability (see Voice Command section).

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, Ver-

sion 1.0 or higher. For Uconnect® customer support:

• U.S. residents - visit www.UconnectPhone.com or call
1–877–855–8400

• Canadian residents - call 1–800–465–2001 (English) or
1–800–387–9983 (French)

• Prior to starting the pairing procedure, ensure all
additional Bluetooth® devices or phones within the
vehicle have their Bluetooth® disabled.

Pairing A Phone

To use the Uconnect® Phone feature, you must first pair
your Bluetooth® phone with the Uconnect® system.
Refer to www.UconnectPhone.com for pairing procedure
unique to your phone.

Start Pairing Procedure

1. Activate the Bluetooth® on your mobile phone.

2. Press the “Phone” button on the radio faceplate.

NOTE: If no phone is paired with the system, the
display shows a dedicated screen.

3. Touch the “Yes” soft-key to start the pairing proce­dure. Search for the Uconnect® device on the mobile
phone (if No is selected, the Phone main screen is
displayed).

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will have priority on all other mobile phones that will
be paired later on). If no other devices are paired, the
system will consider the first associated device as
favorite.

4. When prompted by the mobile phone, use its key­board to enter the PIN code shown on the system
display or confirm on the mobile phone the PIN
displayed.

NOTE: During the pairing stage a screen is displayed
indicating the progress of the operation.

From the Phone screen you can always pair a mobile

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phone. Press the “Settings” button then touch the “Add
Device” soft-key and proceed as described above.

• If the pairing procedure is completed successfully, a

screen is displayed. Touch “Yes” to the question to
pair the mobile phone as favorite (the mobile phone

NOTE:

• The priority is determined according to the order of
connection for mobile phones which are not set as
favorite. The last phone connected will have the high­est priority.

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For assistance in pairing your phone, contact Uconnect®
customer support:

• U.S. residents - visit www.UconnectPhone.com for
phone compatibility, pairing instructions and details
or call 1–877–855–8400

• Canadian residents - call 1–800–465–2001 (English)
or 1–800–387–9983 (French)

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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
Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature.
See www.UconnectPhone.com for supported phones.

NOTE:

• Download and update, if supported, begins as soon as
the Bluetooth® wireless phone connection is made to
the Uconnect® Phone, for example, after you start the
vehicle.

• You may be asked for permission to initiate the phone­book download.

• A maximum of 2000 entries per phone will be down­loaded and updated every time a phone is connected
to the Uconnect® Phone.

• Depending on the maximum number of entries down­loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest
downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail­able, the previously downloaded phonebook is avail­able for use.

• Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile
phone is accessible.

• Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded.
SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile
phonebook.

• This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or
deleted on the Uconnect® Phone. These can only be
edited on the mobile phone. The changes are trans­ferred and updated to Uconnect® Phone on the next
phone connection.

Making A Phone Call

1. Press the “Phone” button.

2. After the BEEP, say “dial” (or “call” a name).

Receiving A Call – Accept (And End)

1. When an incoming call rings or is announced on
Uconnect®, press the “Phone” button.

2. To end a call, press the “Phone” button on steering
wheel or the “Phone” soft-key on the radio screen.

Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call

1. During a call, press the “Voice Command” button.

2. After the BEEP, say “mute” (or “mute off.”)

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Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle

1. During a call, press the “Voice Command” button.

2. After the BEEP, say “transfer call.”

Changing The Volume

1. Start a dialogue by pressing the “Phone” button, then
adjust the volume during a normal call.

2. Use the radio Volume rotary knob to adjust the
volume to a comfortable level while the Uconnect®
system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for
Uconnect® phone is different than the audio system
volume setting.

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Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND

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26 Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND

Uconnect® 5.0 Voice Command Quick Reference

If the Uconnect® Voice Command button exists on
your steering wheel, you have the Voice Command
feature, which is optimized for the driver. The Voice
Command feature lets you keep your hands on the
wheel, and your eyes on the road.

When you press the Voice Command

button located
on the steering wheel, you will hear a beep. After the
beep, give your command. If you do not know what
commands to say, you can say “help” and the system will
provide options to you. If you ever wish to interrupt the
system while it lists options, press the Voice Command

button, after the beep, say your command.

NOTE: All phone oriented voice commands are acces­sible by first pressing the Phone Pick Up

button, not

the Voice Command button. To end a call, simply press

the Phone Hang Up

button. In some vehicles, the
Phone Pickup button serves the dual purpose of ending
calls as well.

Voice Command (VR) User TIPs

• To hear available commands, press the Uconnect®

Voice Command button and say “Help”. You will hear
available commands for the menu displayed.

At any time, you can say the words “Cancel” or “Help”.

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These commands are universal and can be used from
virtually any menu. All other specific commands can be
used depending upon the active application.

• You can interrupt the system prompts at any time by

pressing the “Uconnect® Voice Command” button
while the system is speaking. After the beep, you can
say a command.

• You can chain commands together for faster results.
Say “Call Joe Doe mobile”, for example.

• For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to
provide at least ½ in (1 cm) gap between the overhead
console (if equipped) and the interior mirror.

• Always wait for the beep before speaking.

• Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would

speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from
you.

• Make sure that no one other than you is speaking
during a Voice Command period.

Steering Wheel Buttons

You can control many of your radio features using your
voice. Press either the VR

or Phone Pick Up but-

ton on your steering wheel.

1 — Uconnect® Phone
Pick Up Button
2 — Uconnect® Voice
Command (VR) Button

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3 — Phone Hang Up Button

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Available Radio Button Voice Commands

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Types of Voice

Commands

Available

Steering Wheel

Buttons to Press:

Uconnect® Voice

Command (VR)

Button

Uconnect® Phone

Pick Up Button

(1) Radio Mode (2) Media Mode (3) Phone Mode

AM/FM & Satellite

Brand Control

- - Call Initiation,

Media Devices

Control

GENERAL

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Call Management,

Pre-formatted Voice

Text Reply

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Voice Command Examples — Uconnect® 5.0

Anytime “Go to Radio” (Media, Phone) – Compass, Settings,

AM/FM “Tune to AM950”, “Tune to 95.5FM (preset 5)

Satellite Band Control “Tune to Satellite Channel 80’s on 8”, Tune to Satellite

GENERAL

and More functions are not Voice Command accessible

“Cancel”

“Help” (to listen to suggested commands specific to

current need

“Repeat”

RADIO

Channel 32 (preset 4)

Media Devices Control (Functionality is dependent

on compatibility between devises and radio)

Call Initiation (Requires that phone has been

Bluetooth® paired with radio

Call Management “Search for John Smith” (any contact name in

MEDIA

PHONE

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“Browse” (show) “artist” (albums, music)

“Show paired phones” (devices)

“Play song – Maple Leaf Rag” (artist - Scott Joplin,

genre - rock, album - Ragtime Favorites)

“Dial 123-456-7890” (phone number)

“Call John Smith mobile” (home, office, other)

“Redial”

“Show outgoing” (recent) “calls”

address book)

“Show (display list) contacts”

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Voice Text Reply (Radio audibly recognizes these

18 pre-formatted SMS messages as you speak)

Forward one of 18 pre-formatted SMS messages to

incoming calls/text messages:

“Yes.”
“No.”

“Okay.”

“I can’t talk right now.”

“Call me.”

“I’ll call you later.”

“I’m on my way.”

“Thanks.”

“I’ll be late.”

“I will be <number> minutes late.”

“See you in <number> minutes”

“Stuck in traffic.”

“Start without me.”

“Where are you?”

“Are you there yet?”

“I need directions.”

“I’m lost.”

“See you later.”

SETTINGS MAIN MENU

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Settings Main Menu

Press the SETTINGS hard-key to display the Settings
Main Menu. The Settings Main Menu contains the fol­lowing options:

Display

• Refer to “Understanding Your Instrument Panel/
Uconnect® System” section in your vehicle Owner ’s
Manual for details.

Clock

• Refer to the “Radio” section for details.

Safety/Assistance

• Refer to “Understanding Your Instrument Panel/
Uconnect® System” section in your vehicle Owner ’s
Manual for details.

Lights

• Refer to “Understanding Your Instrument Panel/
Uconnect® System” section in your vehicle Owner ’s
Manual for details.

Doors & Locks

• Refer to “Understanding Your Instrument Panel/
Uconnect® System” section in your vehicle Owner ’s
Manual for details.

Heated Seats

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Refer to “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle/
Seats” section in your vehicle Owner ’s Manual for
details.

Engine Off Options

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Phone/Bluetooth®

• Refer to “Understanding Your Instrument Panel/
Uconnect® System” section in your vehicle Owner ’s
Manual for details.

Compass Settings

• Refer to “Understanding Your Instrument Panel/
Uconnect® System” section in your vehicle Owner ’s
Manual for details.

Audio

• Refer to the “Operating Instructions/Radio” section in
this manual for details.

• Refer to the “Uconnect® Phone” section in this manual
for details.

SiriusXM Satellite Radio Setup

• Refer to the “Radio” section in this manual for details.

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More Main Menu

Press the MORE hard-key to display the More Main
Menu. The More Main Menu contains the following
options:

Time

• Refer to the “Uconnect® 5.0/Radio Mode” section in
this manual for details.

SAFETY GUIDELINES

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40 SAFETY GUIDELINES

Safety Guidelines

Please read and follow these safety precautions. Failure
to do so may result in injury or property damage.

WARNING!

ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the
steering 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.

Ensure all persons read this manual carefully before
using the system. It contains instructions on how to use
the system in a safe and effective manner.

• Glance at the screen only when necessary and safe to
do so. If prolonged viewing of the screen is required,
park in a safe location and set the parking brake.

• Stop use immediately if a problem occurs. Failure to
do so may cause injury or damage to the product.
Return it to your authorized dealer to repair.

• Ensure the volume level of the system is set to a level
that still allows you to hear outside traffic and emer­gency vehicles.

Safe Usage Of The Uconnect® System

• Read all instructions in this manual carefully before
using your system to ensure proper usage!

• Your system is a sophisticated electronic device. Do
not let young children use your system.

• Permanent hearing loss may occur if you play your
music or the system at loud volumes. Exercise caution
when setting the volume on your system.

• Driving is a complex activity that requires your full
attention. If you’re engaged in driving or any activity
that requires your full attention, we recommend that
you not use your system.

NOTE: Many features of this system are speed depen­dent. For your own safety, it is not possible to use some
of the touchscreen features while the vehicle is in
motion.

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Keep drinks, rain, and other sources of moisture away
from your system. Besides damage to your system,
moisture can cause electric shocks as with any electronic
device.

Touchscreen

• Do not touch the screen with any hard or sharp objects
(pen, USB stick, jewelry, etc.) which could scratch the
touchscreen surface!

• Do not spray any liquid or caustic chemicals directly
on the screen! Use a clean and dry micro fiber lens
cleaning cloth in order to clean the touchscreen.

• If necessary, use a lint-free cloth dampened with a
cleaning solution, such as isopropyl alcohol, or an
isopropyl alcohol and water solution ratio of 50:50. Be
sure to follow the solvent manufacturer’s precautions
and directions.

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42 SAFETY GUIDELINES

Disc Drive

• Do not insert any damaged, warped, scratched or dirty
Discs into the Disc player.

• Discs that have been modified with an adhesive label
should not be used in the Disc player.

• Do not insert more than one Disc at a time into the
drive slot.

FCC Declaration

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, includ­ing interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre­quency energy and, if not installed and used in accor­dance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter­ference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures: - Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio technician for help.

Safety Information

Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation

The radiated output power of the this internal wireless
radio is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure
limits. Nevertheless, the wireless radio shall be used in
such a manner that the radio is 20 cm or further from the
human body.

The internal wireless radio operates within guidelines
found in radio frequency safety standards and recom­mendations, which reflect the consensus of the scientific
community.

The radio manufacturer believes the internal wireless
radio is safe for use by consumers. The level of energy
emitted is far less than the electromagnetic energy emit­ted by wireless devices such as mobile phones. However,

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the use of wireless radios may be restricted in some
situations or environments, such as aboard airplanes. If
you are unsure of restrictions, you are encouraged to ask
for authorization before turning on the wireless radio.

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