steering DODGE VIPER 2015 VX / 3.G Owner's Manual

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM
1. Uconnect®Voice CommandButton pg. 68
2. Uconnect®PhoneButton pg. 82
3. Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Left) pg. 90
4. Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Right) pg. 90
5. Volume Knob/Audio Mute Button
6. ASSIST Button pg. 38
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Before You Drive, Familiarize Yourself With The Easy-To-Use Uconnect® System.
1. The ASSIST and 9-1-1 buttons are located on your rearview mirror. The ASSIST button
is used for contacting Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Care and Uconnect®Care. The
9-1-1 button connects you directly to emergency assistance.
NOTE:
Vehicles sold in Canada and Mexico DO NOT have 9-1-1 Call system capabilities. 9-1-1
or other emergency line operators in Canada and Mexico may not answer or respond to
9-1-1 system calls.
2. The Uconnect®“Apps” button on the touchscreen is where you should begin the
registration process for your included trial of Uconnect®Access. From here, you can
also manage your Apps and purchase WiFi.
3. The Uconnect®Voice Command and Uconnect®Phone buttons are located on the left
side of your steering wheel. These buttons allow you to use your voice to make phone
calls, send and receive text messages, control your media, enter navigation destina-
tions and more all without taking your hands off the steering wheel.
Included Trial Period For New Vehicles
Yo u r n e w v e h i c l e m a y c o m e w i t h a n i n c l u d e d t r i a l p e r i o d f o r u s e o f t h e U c o n n e c t®Access
Services starting at the date of vehicle purchase (date based on vehicle sales notification
from your dealer). To activate the trial, you must first register with Uconnect®Access.
Once registered, Uconnect®Access customers can purchase additional Services and
Apps over the lifetime of their vehicle ownership.
Features And Packages
After the trial period, you can subscribe to continue your service by visiting the Uconnect®
Store located within the Mopar Owner Connect website (moparownerconnect.com).
If you need assistance, U.S. residents can call Uconnect®Care at 855-792-4241.
For the latest information on packages and pricing information: U.S. residents visit
DriveUconnect.com.
Uconnect® Access Registration (Uconnect® 8.4AN, U.S. 48 Contiguous States,
Alaska And Hawaii)
To u n l o c k t h e f u l l p o t e n t i a l o f U c o n n e c t®Access in your vehicle, you first need to register
with Uconnect®Access.
1. From the parked vehicle with the radio touchscreen powered on, select the “Apps”
button located near the bottom right-hand corner of the radio touchscreen.
NOTE:
Should you require assistance anytime during the registration process, simply call
Uconnect®Care at 1-855-792-4241.
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Using Uconnect® Access
Getting Started With Apps
Applications (Apps) and features in your Uconnect®Access system deliver services that
are customized for the driver and are certified by FCA US LLC. Two different types are:
1.Built-In Features—Usethebuilt-in3GCellularNetworkonyourUconnect®8.4AN
radio.
2.Uconnect® Access Via Mobile—Uconnect®Access Via Mobile uses your smart-
phone’s existing data plan to access Uconnect®System-enabled apps, which you can
control both using your touchscreen and steering wheel controls. Customer’s data plan
charges will apply. Available on Uconnect®8.4AN radio (if equipped).
Get started with your Uconnect®Access apps by pressing the Uconnect®“Apps” button
on the menu bar at the bottom right corner of the radio touchscreen. Available apps and
features are organized by the tabs on the left of the screen.
Favorite Apps—Thisisthedefaultscreenwhenyoufirstpressthe“Apps”buttononthe
touchscreen, and is a good place to put the apps you use most frequently. To make an App
afavorite,pressthestarbuttonnexttotheappnameandconfirmthepromptwith“yes."
All Apps—OrganizesyourUconnect®Access apps (when available).
Running Apps—Pressthistabtoseewhichappsarecurrentlyrunning.
All Apps
1—CategoryTabs2—AppsButton
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3.Roadside Assistance (If Equipped)–Ifyourvehicleisequippedwiththisfeatureand
within wireless range, you may be able to connect to Roadside Assistance by pressing
the “Assist” button on the Rearview Mirror. You will be presented with Assist Care
options. Make a selection by pressing the prompts displayed on the radio. If Roadside
Assistance is provided to your vehicle, you agree to be responsible for any additional
roadside assistance service costs that you may incur. To provide Uconnect®Services to
you, we may record and monitor your conversations with Roadside Assistance,
Uconnect®Care or Vehicle Care, whether such conversations are initiated through the
Uconnect®Services in your vehicle, or via a landline or mobile telephone, and may
share information obtained through such recording and monitoring in accordance
with regulatory requirements. You acknowledge, agree and consent to any recording,
monitoring or sharing of information obtained through any such call recordings.
4.Yelp®–Customershavetheabilitytosearchfornearbydestinationsorapointof
interest (POI) either by category or custom search by using keywords (for example,
“Italian restaurant”). Searching can be done by voice or using the touchscreen keypad.
Using the touchscreen, launch Yelp®by selecting the “Apps” icon. Press “All Apps”
tab, and then press “Yelp”. To use voice recognition, launch Yelp®,thenpushtheVR
button on the steering wheel and follow the instructions in the teleprompter.
5.Theft Alarm Notification–TheTheftAlarmNotificationfeaturenotifiesyouviaE-mail
or text message (SMS) when the vehicle’s factory-installed theft alarm system has
been set-off. There are a number of reasons why your alarm may have been triggered,
one of which could be that your vehicle was stolen. If so, please see the details of the
Stolen Vehicle Assistance service below. When you register, Theft Alarm Notification is
automatically set to send you an E-mail at the mail address you provide should the
alarm go off. You may also opt to have a text message sent to your mobile device.
6.Stolen Vehicle Assistance–Ifyourvehicleisstolen,contactlocallawenforcement
immediately to file a stolen vehicle report. Once this report has been filed, Uconnect®
care can help locate your vehicle. The Uconnect®Care agent will ask for the stolen
vehicle report number issued by local law enforcement. Then, using GPS technology
and the built-in wireless connection within your vehicle, the Uconnect®Care agent will
be able to locate the stolen vehicle and work with law enforcement to help recover it.
(Vehicle must be within the United States, have network coverage and must be
registered with Uconnect®Access with an active subscription that includes the
applicable feature).
7.WiFi Hotspot–WiFiHotspotison-demandWiFiconnectivitythat'sbuilt-inandreadyto
go whenever you are. Once your vehicle is registered for Uconnect®Access, you can
purchase a Wifi Hotspot subscription at the Uconnect®Store. After you've made your
purchase, turn on your signal and connect your devices. It's never been easier to bring
your home or office with you.
NOTE:
Yo u r v e h i c l e m u s t h a v e a p r o p e r l y f u n c t i o n i n g e l e c t r i c a l s y s t e m f o r a n y o f t h e i n v e h i c l e
Uconnect®features to operate.
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Voice Texting–Wanttodictateapersonalmessage?RegisterwithUconnect®Access to
take advantage of a new, cloudbased Voice Texting service, an enhancement to Voice Text
Reply.
Voice Texting allows you to compose a new text or reply to an incoming text message. Before
you attempt to use the Voice Texting feature, check to ensure you have the following:
1. A paired, Bluetooth®enabled phone with the Message Access Profile (MAP). Not all
Bluetooth®enabled phones support MAP, including all iPhones®(Apple iOS). Visit
UconnectPhone.com for system and device compatibility information.
2.An active Uconnect®Access trial or paid subscription. Press the “Uconnect®Phone”
button on the lower right hand corner of the touchscreen to begin the registration process.
3. Accept the Allow MAP profile request on your smart phone. (Please refer to device
manufacturer instructions for details).
To Send A Text Message:
1. Push the Uconnect®Phonebutton on the steering wheel.
2. Wait for the beep.
3. Say “Text.”
4. Uconnect®will prompt you “Say the phone number, or full name and phone type of the
contact you want to send a message to.”
5. Wait for the beep and say a contact that is in your phonebook, or a mobile phone
number that you would like to send the message to.
6. Uconnect®will prompt you “Please say the message that you would like to send”
(If you do not hear this prompt, you may not have an active subscription with
Uconnect®Access).
7. Wait for the beep, and then dictate any message up to 140 characters. If you exceed
140 characters, you will hear the following prompt: “Message was too long; your
message will be truncated.”
8. Uconnect®will then repeat the message back to you.
9. Uconnect®will prompt you: “To add to your message, say “Continue”; To delete the
current message and start over, say “Start Over”; to send the current message, say
“Send”; to hear the message again, say “Repeat”.
10. If you are happy with your message and would like to send it, wait for the beep and
say “Send”.
11. Uconnect®will then say “Sending your message.”
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Sample Commands For Voice Text Reply And Voice Texting
Example CommandAction
“Text John Smith”Send a message to specific contactin address book
“Text 123 456 7890”Send 123 456 7890 a message fromyour phonebook
“Show messages”See recent text messages listed by numberon Uconnect®screen
“Listen to/view (message number four,for example)”Hear messages or read it onUconnect®screen
“Reply”Send a voice text reply to a current message
“Forward text/message to “John Smith”Forward current text to specific contactin address book
“Forward text/message to“123 - 456 - 7890”Forward current text to specificphone number
WARNING!
•ALWAYSdrivesafelywithyourhandsonthesteeringwheel.Youhavefullrespon-
sibility 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.
•IgnoringtheRearviewMirrorlightcouldmeanyoumaynothave9-1-1Callservices.
If the Rearview Mirror light is illuminated, have an authorized dealer service the
9-1-1 Call system immediately.
•Ifanyoneinthevehiclecouldbeindanger(e.g.,fireorsmokeisvisible,dangerous
road conditions or location), do not wait for voice contact from a 9-1-1 operator. All
occupants should exit the vehicle immediately and move to a safe location.
•The9-1-1Callsystemisembeddedintothevehicle’selectricalsystem.Donotadd
any aftermarket electrical equipment to the vehicle’s electrical system. This may
prevent your vehicle from sending a signal to initiate an emergency call. To avoid
interference that can cause the 9-1-1 Call system to fail, never add aftermarket
equipment (e.g., two-way mobile radio, CB radio, data recorder, etc.) to your
vehicle’s electrical system or modify the antennas on your vehicle. IF YOUR
VEHICLE LOSES BATTERY POWER FOR ANY REASON (INCLUDING DURING OR
AFTER AN ACCIDENT), THE UCONNECT®FEATURES, APPS AND SERVICES,
AMONG OTHERS, WILL NOT OPERATE.
•Modificationstoanypartofthe9-1-1Callsystemcouldcausetheairbagsystem
to fail when you need it. You could be injured if the air bag system is not there to
help protect you.
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Uconnect® Access Via Mobile — If Equipped (Available On Uconnect® 8.4AN)
Uconnect®Access Via Mobile offers additional apps such as Aha™, iHeartRadio,
Pandora®and Slacker Radio. It uses your smartphone’s existing data plan to access
Uconnect®System-enabled apps, which you can control using both your touchscreen and
steering wheel controls. Customer’s data plan charges will apply.
To g e t s t a r t e d u s i n g V i a M o b i l e a p p s , f i r s t r e g i s t e r y o u r U c o n n e c t®Access system where you'll
be guided through the setup of your Via Mobile (requires a compatible Android or iPhone®
smartphone). Please refer to “Uconnect®Access Registration” for more information.
The Uconnect®Access app is compatible with select iPhone®and Android smartphones.
Visit UconnectPhone.com to confirm that your smartphone is compatible with
Uconnect®.Onceyou’veconfirmedyoursmartphoneiscompatible,pairittothevehicle
touchscreen via Bluetooth®to use Via Mobile apps. If using an iPhone®,aUSBcableis
supported for the data connection.
Launch the Uconnect®Access App on your smartphone, and login with your username
and password that was set up during registration. Accept the Terms and Conditions.
•EnsurethatViaMobiledatahasbeenturnedonunder“Settings”intheUconnect®
Access App.
•AgreenindicatornexttothewordsViaMobilewillshowwhenitisreadytoprovidedata
to the radio (a blue indicator when data is being sent). A red indicator means that it is
not ready to provide data.
•Onandroidphones,orange/yellowmeansthephoneisconnectedtotheappropriate
servers, however Bluetooth is off.
Enable Smartphone For Via Mobile Apps
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If equipped, the Via Mobile apps can be found by selecting the “Apps” button in the lower
right corner of the radio touchscreen. Via Mobile apps are listed under the “All Apps” tab.
The words “Via Mobile” will appear after the app name indicating it is a Via Mobile app.
Via Mobile apps can also be launched through Voice Recognition by pushing the VR
button on the steering wheel and stating “launch” and then the name of the app. For
example, you can say “launch Slacker via Mobile.”
AmessagewillbedisplayedtoremindyouthatViaMobileappsutilizethedataplanon
your connected smartphone to provide content. Many smartphones have a limit to how
much data they can utilize before incurring additional charges. The amount of data being
used varies by smartphone device, cellular service provider and specific app. Check your
mobile phone service plan for more details.* Press “OK” to continue or the “X” to exit.
(*Additional smartphone data usage charges may apply.)
All Apps
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MEDIA HUB – PLAYING iPod®/USB/MP3 DEVICES
•There are many ways to play music from
iPod®/MP3 players or USB devices
through your vehicle's sound system.
Press your Media button on the touch-
screen to begin.
Audio Jack (AUX)
•TheAUXallowsaportabledevice,such
as an MP3 player or an iPod®,tobe
plugged into the radio and utilize the
vehicle’s sound system, using a 3.5 mm
audio cable, to amplify the source and
play through the vehicle speakers.
•PressingtheAUXbuttononthetouch-
screen will change the mode to auxiliary
device if the audio jack is connected,
allowing the music from your portable
device to be heard through the vehicle's
speakers. To activate the AUX, plug in
the audio jack.
•Thefunctionsoftheportabledeviceare
controlled using the device buttons. The volume may be controlled using the radio or
portable device.
•Toroutetheaudiocableoutofthecenterconsole,usetheaccesscutoutinthefront
of the console.
USB Port
•ConnectyouriPod®or compatible device using a USB cable into the USB Port. USB
Memory sticks with audio files can also be used. Audio from the device can be played
on the vehicle’s sound system while providing metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.)
information on the radio display.
•Whenconnected,theiPod®/compatible USB device can be controlled using the radio
or Steering Wheel Audio Controls to play, skip to the next or previous track, browse, and
list the contents.
•TheiPod®battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the specific
device).
•ToroutetheUSB/iPod®cable out of the center console, use the access cut out.
Uconnect® Media Hub
1—SDCardSlot2—AUXPort3—USBPort
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NOTE:
When connecting your iPod®device for the first time, the system may take several
minutes to read your music, depending on the number of files. For example, the system
will take approximately 5 minutes for every 1,000 songs loaded on the device. Also during
the reading process, the Shuffle and Browse functions will be disabled. This process is
needed to ensure the full use of your iPod®features and only happens the first time it is
connected. After the first time, the reading process of your iPod®will take considerably
less time unless changes are made or new songs are added to the playlist.
•TheUSBportsupportscertainMini,Classic,Nano,Touch,andiPhone®devices. The
USB port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage
Class memory devices. Some iPod®software versions may not fully support the USB
port features. Please visit Apple’s website for iPod®software updates.
SD Card
•PlaysongsstoredonanSDcardinsertedintotheSDcardslot.
•SongplaybackcanbecontrolledusingtheradioorSteeringWheelAudioControlsto
play, skip to the next or previous track, browse, and list the contents.
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
•IfequippedwithUconnect®Voice Command, your Bluetooth-equipped iPod®devices,
cell phones or other media players, may also be able to stream music to your vehicle's
sound system. Your connected device must be Bluetooth-compatible, and paired with
your system (see Uconnect®Phone for pairing instructions). You can access the music
from your connected Bluetooth®device by pressing the Bluetooth®button on the
touchscreen while in Media mode.
Uconnect® 8.4AN Available Media Hubs
Uconnect®
8.4ANMedia Hub(USB, AUXPorts)
Media Hub(SD, USB,AUX Ports)
Remote USBPort (FullyFunctional)
Remote USBPort (Charg-ing Only)
Dual Charg-ing Ports
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S=StandardEquipment
O=OptionalEquipment
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