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Rear ParkSense Volume

This setting adjusts the volume of the Rear ParkSense system. The available settings are

“Low”, “Medium”, and “High”.

Rear ParkSense Braking Assist

This setting will turn the Rear ParkSense Braking Assist on or off.

Blind Spot Alert

This setting will change the type of alert provided when an object is detected in a vehicle’s

blind spot. The “Off” setting will turn off Blind Spot Alert. The “Lights” setting will activate the

Blind Spot Alert lights on the outside mirrors. The “Lights & Chime” setting will activate both

the lights on the outside mirrors and an audible chime.

Trailer Length For Blind Spot Alert

This setting will auto detect the length of an attached trailer. The “Auto” setting will have the

system automatically set the trailer length. The “Max” setting will always set the length to the

maximum 39.5 ft (12 m).

Hill Start Assist

This setting will turn the Hill Start Assist system on or off.

ParkView Backup Camera Delay

This setting will add a timed delay to the rear backup camera when shifting out of reverse.

ParkView Backup Camera Active Guidelines

This setting will turn the Backup Camera Active Guidelines on or off.

ParkView Backup Camera Fixed Guidelines

This setting will turn the Backup Camera Fixed Guidelines on or off.

Tire Fill Assist

This setting will turn Tire Fill Assist on or off.

Power Side Steps

This setting will raise and lower or stow the power side steps. The available options are “Automatic” to

raise and lower the power side steps and “Stow” to deactivate the power side steps.

Setting Name

Description

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Mirrors & Wipers

When the Mirrors & Wipers button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s mirrors and wipers.

Brakes

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

Setting Name

Description

Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse

This setting will tilt the outside side-view mirrors when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position

and the transmission gear selector is in the REVERSE position. The mirrors will move back to

their previous position when the transmission is shifted out of REVERSE. The available

settings are “On” and “Off”.

Rain Sensing Auto Wipers

This setting will turn the rain sensing auto wipers on or off.

Headlights With Wipers

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

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.

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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.

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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Doors & Locks

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

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.

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.

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Power Side Steps

When the Power Side Steps button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system will display the setting related to the lowering of the power side steps.

Seats & Comfort/Auto-On Comfort

When Seats & Comfort/Auto-On Comfort 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.

Setting Name

Description

Power Side Steps

This setting will raise and lower or stow the power side steps. The available options are “Automatic” to

raise and lower the power side steps and “Stow” to deactivate the power side steps.

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 (if equipped) or

heated steering wheel (if equipped) 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.

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.

Setting Name

Description

Easy Exit Seat

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

Key Off/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.

Auto Entry/Exit

This setting will automatically lower the vehicle ride height for easier entry and exit of the

vehicle.

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.

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AUX Switches — If Equipped

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

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 disable the air suspension system for flat towing.

Wheel Alignment Mode

This setting must be activated before performing a wheel alignment. Refer to 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. Refer to an authorized dealer for information.

Setting Name

Description

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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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 Select

Select 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/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.

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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 Cluster

This 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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SiriusXM® Setup

NOTE:

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

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.

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.

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.

Setting Name

Description

Restore Settings

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

Reset App Drawer

This setting will reset the app drawer to its factory default layout.

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.

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UCONNECT INTRODUCTION

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YSTEM

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VERVIEW

Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display

NOTE:

Uconnect screen images are for illustration

purposes only and may not reflect exact soft

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ware for your vehicle.

1 — Radio Button
2 — Media Button
3 — Phone Button
4 — Volume & On/Off Button
5 — Mute Button
6 — Compass Button
7 — Settings Button
8 — More Button
9 — Enter/Browse & Tune/Scroll Knob
10 — Screen Off Button

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Feature

Description

Radio/Media

Press 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 the Phone button to enter Phone Mode and access the hands-free phone system

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Settings

Press 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.

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

Compass

Press the Compass button to access the vehicle’s compass.

More

Press the More button to access additional options.

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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.

Safe Usage Of The Uconnect System



The Uconnect system is a sophisticated elec

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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 mois

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ture 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 depen

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dent. 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

solution ratio of 50:50. Be sure to follow

the solvent manufacturer's precautions and

directions

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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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UCONNECT MODES

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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:

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.

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ADIO

M

ODE

Radio Controls

Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display

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

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The radio is equipped with the following modes:

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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 buttons 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.
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 pressing 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.

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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 “GO”. 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 some examples 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.

SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Mode — If

Equipped

Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display Changing To

SiriusXM®

SiriusXM® Satellite Radio uses direct

satellite-to-receiver broadcasting technology to

provide clear, coast-to-coast radio content.

SiriusXM® is a subscription-based service.
Visit siriusxm.com/getallaccess or review your

SiriusXM® Radio pamphlet in your Owner’s

Manual kit for more information.
SiriusXM® services require subscriptions, sold

separately after the 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 866-635-2349 to cancel.

See SiriusXM® Customer Agreement for

complete terms at www.siriusxm.com (US) or

www.siriusxm.ca (Canada).
All fees and programming subject to change.

SiriusXM® satellite service is available only to

those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous

USA and D.C. Our SiriusXM® satellite service is

also available in Canada and Puerto Rico (with

coverage limitations). SiriusXM® Internet radio

service is available throughout their satellite

service area and in AK. © 2020 SiriusXM®

Radio Inc. SiriusXM® and all related marks and

logos are trademarks of SiriusXM® Radio Inc.
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.

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