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Lights

When the Lights button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s exterior and interior lights.

NOTE:



When the “Daytime Running Lights” feature is selected, the daytime running lights can be turned on or off. This feature is only allowed by law in the country

of the vehicle purchased.

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Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Headlight Off Delay

This setting will allow you to set the amount of time it takes for the headlights

to shut off after the vehicle is turned off. The available settings are “0 sec”,

“30 sec”, “60 sec”, and “90 sec”.

Headlight Illumination On Approach

This setting will allow you to set the amount of time it takes for the headlights

to shut off after the vehicle is unlocked. The available settings are “0 sec”,

“30 sec”, “60 sec”, and “90 sec”.

Headlights with Wipers

This setting will turn the headlights on when the wipers are activated.

Daytime Running Lights

This setting will allow you to turn the Daytime Running Lights on or off.

Flash Lights With Lock

This setting will allow you to turn the flashing of the lights when the Lock

button is pushed on the key fob on or off.

Auto Dim High Beams

This setting will allow you to turn the Auto Dim High Beams on or off.

Steering Directed Lights

This setting will turn the headlights with the steering wheel. The available

options are “On” and “Off”.

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Brakes

Doors & Locks

After pressing the Brakes button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Auto Park Brake

This setting will turn the Auto Park Brake on or off.

Brake Service

This setting will allow you to retract the brakes for servicing.

When the Doors & Locks button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to locking and unlocking the vehicle’s doors.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Auto Door Locks

This setting will allow you to change if the doors lock automatically when the

vehicle reaches 12 mph (19 km/h).

Auto Unlock On Exit

This setting will unlock the doors when any of the doors are opened from the

inside.

Flash Lights With Lock

This setting will allow you to turn the flashing of the lights when the Lock

button is pushed on the key fob on or off.

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Sound Horn With Lock

This setting will sound the horn when the Lock button is pushed on the key

fob. The “Off” setting will not sound the horn when the Lock button is pushed.

The “1st Press” setting will sound the horn when the Lock button is pushed

once. The “2nd Press” setting will sound the horn when the Lock button is

pushed twice.

Sound Horn With Remote Start

This setting will sound the horn when the remote start is activated from the

key fob.

Remote Door Unlock, Door Lock/1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks

This setting will change how many pushes of the Unlock button on the key fob

are needed to unlock all the doors. The “Driver Door” setting will only unlock

the driver door on the first push on the Unlock button. The “All Doors” setting

will unlock all doors with only one push of the Unlock button.

Passive Entry

This setting will allow you to turn the Passive Entry feature

(Keyless Enter ‘n Go™) on or off.

Personal Settings Linked To Key Fob

This setting will recall preset radio stations and driver seat position that have

been linked to the key fob.

Setting Name

Description

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Seats & Comfort/Auto-On Comfort

Systems

When Seats & Comfort/Auto-On Comfort Systems 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.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

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 or

heated steering wheel 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.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Easy Exit Seat

This setting adjusts the seats to make exiting the vehicle easier.

Key Off Power Delay/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.

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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.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Sound Horn With Lower

This 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.

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 lower the vehicle to Entry/Exit height and then disable the air

suspension system for flat towing.

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AUX Switches

Wheel Alignment Mode

This setting must be activated before performing a wheel alignment, which

will move the vehicle to normal ride height and then disable the air

suspension system. Contact 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. Contact an authorized dealer for further information.

Setting Name

Description

When the AUX Switches button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the four vehicle AUX switches.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

AUX 1-4

This 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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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.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Balance/Fade

This 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.

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.

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Notifications

When the Notifications button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to Notifications for the system.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Notification Sounds

This setting will turn off the Notification chime that plays when a new

notification is sent. The options are “On” and “Off”.

App Drawer Favoriting Pop-Ups

This setting turns the App Favorited pop-up on or off.

App Drawer Unfavoriting Pop-Ups

This setting turns the App Unfavorited pop-up on or off.

New Text Message Pop-Ups

This setting turns receiving/storing a pop-up for new text messages of any

connected phone on or off.

Missed Calls Message

This setting turns receiving/storing a pop-up for missed calls of any connected

phone on or off.

Navigation Pop-Ups

This setting turns receiving/storing predictive Navigation Pop-Ups on or off.

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SiriusXM® Setup

Software Updates

When the SiriusXM® Setup button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays options related to SiriusXM® satellite radio. These settings can be used

to skip specific radio channels and restart favorite songs from the beginning.

NOTE:



A subscription to SiriusXM® satellite radio is required for these settings to be functional.

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Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Tune Start

This setting will play the current song from the beginning when you tune to a

music channel using one of the 12 presets.

Channel Skip

This setting allows you to set channels that you wish to skip. A channel list will

display of the skipped channels.

Subscription Information

This menu provides SiriusXM® subscription information. SiriusXM® Travel

Link is a separate subscription.

When the Software Updates button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system will display the setting related to updating the Uconnect software.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Software Downloads over Wi-Fi

This setting will allow software updates to happen over Wi-Fi. Selectable

options for the setting are “On” and “Off”.

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Reset/Restore Settings To Default

When the Reset/Restore Settings To Default button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to resetting the Uconnect system

back to its default settings. These settings can clear personal data and reset selected settings from other menus.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Restart Radio

This setting will reboot the radio.

Reset Performance Values

This setting will reset your vehicle’s performance values.

Reset Apps Drawer To Default Order

This setting will return the apps drawer to the default order. The available

options are “Yes” and “Cancel”. The X button can also be pressed to cancel

the screen.

Restore Settings to Default

This setting will return all the previously changed settings to their factory

default.

Clear Personal Data

This setting will display a pop-up that gives you the option to clear all personal

data from the system, including Bluetooth® devices and presets.

Reset Wi-Fi Password For Projection

This setting will allow you to reset the vehicle’s Wi-Fi password for smartphone

projection. The available options are “Yes” and “Cancel”. The X button can

also be pressed to cancel the screen.

Factory Reset

This setting will restore the radio to its factory default settings.

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UCONNECT INTRODUCTION

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YSTEM

O

VERVIEW

Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display

NOTE:

Uconnect screen images are for illustration

purposes only and may not reflect exact software

for your vehicle.

1 — RADIO Button

6 — COMPASS Button

2 — MEDIA Button

7 — SETTINGS Button

3 — PHONE Button

8 — MORE Button

4 — VOLUME & On/Off

Button

9 — ENTER/BROWSE &

TUNE/SCROLL Knob

5 — MUTE Button

10 — SCREEN OFF

Button

Feature

Description

Radio/Media

Press/Push the RADIO button or MEDIA button to enter Radio Mode/Media

Mode and access the radio functions and external audio sources

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Phone

Press/Push the PHONE button to enter Phone Mode and access the

hands-free phone system

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Settings

Press/Push the SETTINGS button to access the Uconnect Settings

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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.

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AFETY

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ENERAL

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NFORMATION

Safety Guidelines

Please read this manual carefully before using the

system. It contains instructions on how to use the

system in a safe and effective manner.
Do NOT attach any object to the touchscreen.

Doing so can result in damage to the touchscreen.
Please read and follow these safety precautions.

Failure to do so may result in injury or property

damage.



Glance at the screen only when 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. See an authorized dealer for repair.



Ensure the volume level of the system is set to a

level that still allows you to hear outside traffic

and emergency vehicles.

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.

NOTE:

Push and hold the VOLUME & On/Off button for approximately 10 seconds to

reset the radio manually. Doing this can also recover the radio screen from

freezing or being stuck.

Feature

Description

Compass

Push the COMPASS button on the faceplate to access the vehicle’s compass.

More

Push the MORE button on the faceplate to access additional options.

Feature

Description

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.

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Safe Usage Of The Uconnect System



The Uconnect system is a sophisticated elec

-

tronic device. Do not let young children use the

system.



Permanent hearing loss may occur if you play

your music or sound system at loud volumes.

Exercise caution when setting the volume on the

system.



Keep drinks, rain and other sources of moisture

away from the system. Besides damage to the

system, moisture can cause electric shocks as

with any electronic device.

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.

Care And Maintenance



Do not press the touchscreen with any hard or

sharp objects (pen, USB stick, jewelry, etc.),

which could scratch the surface.



Do not spray any liquid or chemicals directly on

the screen! Use a clean and dry microfiber 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 solu

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tion ratio of 50:50. Be sure to follow the solvent

manufacturer's precautions and directions

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UCONNECT MODES

S

TEERING

W

HEEL

A

UDIO

C

ONTROLS

The remote sound system controls are located on

the rear surface of the steering wheel at the three

and nine o’clock positions.

Remote Sound System Controls

The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with

a push button in the center and controls the

volume and mode of the sound system. Pushing

the top of the rocker switch will increase the

volume, and pushing the bottom of the rocker

switch will decrease the volume.
Pushing the center button will make the radio

switch between the various modes available

(AM/FM/SXM or Media, etc.).
The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a

push button in the center. The function of the

left-hand control is different depending on which

mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand control

operation in each mode:

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Radio Operation

Pushing the top of the switch will Seek Up for the

next available station and pushing the bottom of

the switch will Seek Down for the next available

station.
The button located in the center of the left-hand

control will tune to the next preset station that you

have programmed in the radio presets.

Media Mode

Pushing the top of the switch skips to the next

track on the selected media (AUX/USB/

Bluetooth®). Pushing the switch up twice will go

forward two tracks. Pushing the bottom switch

goes to the beginning of the current track, or the

beginning of the previous track if it is within eight

seconds after the current track begins to play.

Double pressing the bottom button switch will skip

to the previous track if it is after eight seconds into

the current track.

R

ADIO

M

ODE

Radio Controls

Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display

The radio is equipped with the following modes:



AM



FM

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SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (if equipped)

Press the Radio button on the touchscreen to enter

the Radio Mode. The different tuner modes, AM,

FM, and SXM, can then be selected by pressing the

corresponding button in Radio Mode.
Volume & On/Off Control
Push the VOLUME & On/Off control knob to turn on

and off the Uconnect system.
The electronic volume control turns continuously

(360 degrees) in either direction, without stopping.

Turning the VOLUME & On/Off control knob

clockwise increases the volume, and

counterclockwise decreases it.
When the audio system is turned on, the sound will

be set at the same volume level as last played.

1 — Preset Radio Stations
2 — All Preset Radio Stations
3 — Seek Down
4 — Radio Band (AM/FM)
5 — Tune
6 — Station Info
7 — Audio Settings
8 — Seek Up

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Mute Button
Push the MUTE button to mute or unmute the

system.
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
The Seek Up and Down functions are activated by

pressing the double arrow buttons on the

touchscreen to the right and left of the radio

station display or by pushing the left steering wheel

audio control button up or down.
Seek Up and Seek Down
Press and release the Seek Up or Seek
Down button to tune the radio to the next

available station or channel. During a Seek Up/

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 Up and Fast Seek Down
Press and hold, and then release the Seek
Up or Seek Down button 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 button on the

touchscreen is released.

NOTE:

Pressing and holding either the Seek Up or
Seek Down button will scan the different

frequency bands at a slower rate.
Info — If Equipped
Press the Info button to display information related

to the currently playing song and radio station.
Direct Tune
Press the Tune button located at the bottom of the

radio screen to directly tune to a desired radio

station or channel.
Press the available number button on the

touchscreen to begin selecting a desired station.

Once a number has been entered, any numbers

that are no longer possible (stations that cannot be

reached) will become deactivated/grayed out.

Undo
You can backspace an entry by pressing the
Back button on the touchscreen.
GO
Once the last digit of a station has been entered,

press “Ok”. The Direct Tune screen will close, and

the system will automatically tune to that station.

RADIO VOICE COMMANDS

Use your voice to quickly get to the AM, FM, or

SiriusXM® Satellite Radio stations you would like

to hear. (Subscription or included SiriusXM®

Satellite Radio trial required.)
Push the VR button on the steering wheel and

wait for the beep to say a command. See an

example below:



“Tune to ninety-five-point-five FM”



“Tune to Satellite Channel Hits 1”

Did You Know: At any time, if you are not sure of

what to say or want to learn a Voice Command,
push the VR button and say “Help”. The system

provides you with a list of commands.