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The Phone feature is driven through your 
Bluetooth® “Hands-Free Profile” mobile phone. 
Uconnect features Bluetooth® technology — the 
global standard that enables different electronic 
devices to connect to each other without wires or 
a docking station. Ensure you phone is turned on 
with Bluetooth® active and has been paired to 
the Uconnect system. Up to 10 mobile phones or 
audio devices are allowed to be linked to the 
system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone 
and one audio device can be used with the 
system at a time.
Phone Button
The Phone button   on your steering wheel is 
used to get into the Phone Mode and make 
calls, show recent, incoming or outgoing calls, 
view phonebook, etc. When you press the 
button you will hear a BEEP. The BEEP is your 
signal to give a command.
Voice Command Button
The Voice Command button   on your steering 
wheel is only used for “barge in” and when you are 
already in a call or want to make another call.
The button on your steering wheel is also
used to access the Voice Commands for the 
Uconnect Voice Command features if your 
vehicle is equipped.Phone Operation
Operation
Voice commands can be used to operate the 
Uconnect Phone and to navigate its menu 
structure. Voice commands are required after 
most Uconnect Phone prompts. There are two 
general methods for how Voice Command 
works:
1. Say compound commands like “Call John 
Smith mobile”.
2. Say the individual commands and allow the  system to guide you to complete the task.
You will be prompted for a specific command 
and then guided through the available options.
Prior to giving a voice command, one must 
wait for the beep, which follows the “Listen” 
prompt or another prompt.
For certain operations, compound 
commands can be used. For example, 
instead of saying “Call” and then “John 
Smith” and then “mobile”, the following 
compound command can be said: “Call John 
Smith mobile.”
For each feature explanation in this section, only 
the compound command form of the voice 
command is given. You can also break the 
commands into parts and say each part of 
the command when you are asked for it. 
For example, you can use the compound 
command form voice command “Search for 
John Smith,” or you can break the compound 
command form into two voice commands: 
“Search Contacts” and when asked, “John 
Smith.” Please remember, the Uconnect Phone 
works best when you talk in a normal conversa -
tional tone, as if speaking to someone sitting a 
few feet/meters away from you.
Natural Speech
Your Uconnect Phone Voice system uses a 
Natural Language Voice Recognition (VR) 
engine.
Natural speech allows the user to speak 
commands in phrases or complete sentences. 
The system filters out certain non-word 
utterances and sounds such as “ah” and “eh.” 
The system handles fill-in words such as “I would 
like to”.
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The system handles multiple inputs in the same 
phrase or sentence such as “make a phone call” 
and “to Kelly Smith”. For multiple inputs in the 
same phrase or sentence, the system identifies 
the topic or context and provides the associated 
follow-up prompt such as “Who do you want to 
call?” in the case where a phone call was 
requested but the specific name was not 
recognized.
The system utilizes continuous dialog. When the 
system requires more information from the 
user, it will ask a question to which the user can 
respond without pushing the Voice Command 
button on the steering wheel.
Help Command
If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you 
want to know your options at any prompt, say 
“Help” following the beep.
To activate the Uconnect Phone from idle, 
simply push the Phone button (if active) on your 
steering wheel and say a command or say 
“Help”. All Phone sessions begin with a push
of the VR button or the Phone button. Cancel Command
At any prompt, after the beep, you can say 
“Cancel” and you will be returned to the main 
menu.
You can also push the VR button or Phone 
button on your steering wheel when the system 
is listening for a command and be returned to 
the main or previous menu.
Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone
 Use this QR code to access your 
digital experience.
To begin using your Uconnect Phone, you must 
pair your compatible Bluetooth®-enabled 
mobile phone. Mobile phone pairing is the 
process of establishing a wireless connection 
between a cellular phone and the Uconnect 
system.
To complete the pairing process, you will need 
to reference your mobile phone’s manual. Please visit UconnectPhone.com for complete 
mobile phone compatibility information.
Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display
NOTE:
You must have Bluetooth® enabled on your 
phone to complete this procedure.
The vehicle must be in PARK or at a standstill.
Follow the steps below to pair your phone:
1. Place the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN  position.
2. Press the Phone button.
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NOTE:
If there are no phones currently connected 
with the system, a pop-up will appear asking 
if you would like to pair a mobile phone.
This pop-up only appears when the user 
enters Phone Mode and no other device(s) 
have previously been paired. If the system 
has a phone previously paired, even if no 
phone is currently connected with the 
system, this pop-up will not appear.
3. Select “Yes” to begin the pairing process.
4. Search for available devices on your  Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phone.
Press the Settings button on your mobile 
phone.
Select “Bluetooth®” and ensure it is 
enabled. Once enabled, the mobile 
phone will begin to search for Bluetooth® 
connections.
NOTE:
During the pairing procedure, you may receive a 
pop-up on your touchscreen asking you to make 
sure the PIN on the touchscreen matches the 
PIN from the pop-up on your mobile phone. 5. If “No” is selected, and you still would like to 
pair a mobile phone, press the Pairing or 
Settings button from the Uconnect Phone 
main screen.
Press the Paired Phones button.
Search for available devices on your 
Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phone (see 
below). When prompted on the phone, 
select “Uconnect” and accept the 
connection request.
6. Uconnect Phone will display an in-progress  screen while the system is connecting.
7. When your mobile phone finds the  Uconnect system, select “Uconnect.”
8. When prompted on the mobile phone,  accept the connection request from 
Uconnect.
9. When the pairing process has successfully  completed, the system will prompt you to 
choose whether or not this is your favorite 
phone. Selecting “Yes” will make this phone 
the highest priority. This phone will take 
precedence over other paired phones within 
range and will connect to the Uconnect 
system automatically when entering the  vehicle. Only one mobile phone and/or one 
Bluetooth® audio device can be connected 
to the Uconnect system at a time. If “No” is 
selected, simply select “Uconnect” from the 
mobile phone/audio device Bluetooth® 
screen, and the Uconnect system will 
reconnect to the Bluetooth® device.
NOTE:
For phones which are not made a favorite, the 
phone priority is determined by the order in 
which it was paired. The most recent phone 
paired will have the higher priority.
NOTE:
During the pairing procedure, you may receive a 
pop-up on your mobile phone for the Uconnect 
system to access your “messages” and 
“contacts”. Selecting “Ok” or “Allow” will sync 
your contacts with the Uconnect system.
You can also use the following VR command to 
bring up the Paired Phone screen from any 
screen on the radio: 
“Show Paired Phones”
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NOTE:
Software updates on your phone or the 
Uconnect system may interfere with the
Bluetooth® connection. If this happens, simply 
repeat the pairing process. However, first make 
sure to delete the device from the list of phones 
on your Uconnect system. Next, be sure to 
remove Uconnect from the list of devices in your 
phone’s Bluetooth® settings.
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or 
Audio Device After Pairing
Uconnect Phone will automatically connect to 
the highest priority paired phone and/or Audio 
Device within range. If you need to choose a 
particular phone or audio device follow these 
steps: 
1. Press the 
Settings
 button on the 
touchscreen.
2. Press the Paired Phones/Audio Sources  buttons.
3. Press to select the particular phone or the  particular audio device. A pop-up menu will 
appear; press “Connect Phone”.
4. Press the X to exit out of the Settings  screen. Disconnecting or Deleting A Phone Or Audio 
Device 
Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display
1. Press the Uconnect Phone Pairing or  Settings button.
2. Press the Paired Phones/Audio Sources  buttons.
3. Press the Settings button located to the  right of the device name for a different 
phone or audio device than the currently 
connected device or press the preferred 
Connected Phone from the list. 4. The option’s pop-up will be displayed.
5. Press the Disconnect Device or the Delete 
Device button on the touchscreen.
6. Press the X to exit out of the Settings  screen.
Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite
1. On the Paired Phone/Audio sources  screen, press the Settings button located 
to the right of the device name for a 
different phone or audio device than the 
currently connected device or press the 
preferred “Connected Phone” from the list.
2. The option’s pop-up will be displayed.
3. Press the Make Favorite button on the  touchscreen; you will see the chosen device 
move to the top of the list.
4. Press the X to exit out of the Settings  screen.
1 — Disconnect Device Or Disconnect Phone
2 — Make Favorite
3 — Delete Device/Phone
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Phonebook Download (Automatic Phonebook 
Transfer From Mobile Phone) — If Equipped
If supported by your phone, Uconnect Phone 
has the ability to download contact names and 
number entries from the mobile phone’s 
phonebook. Specific Bluetooth® Phones with 
Phonebook Access Profile may support this 
feature. Your mobile phone may receive a 
pop-up asking for permission for the Uconnect 
system to access your messages and contacts. 
Selecting “Ok” or “Allow” will sync your contacts 
with the Uconnect system.
See the Uconnect website, 
 UconnectPhone.com
, 
for supported phones.
To call a name from a downloaded mobile 
phonebook, follow the procedure in the 
“Voice Command” in this section.
Automatic download and update of a phone -
book, if supported, begins as soon as the 
Bluetooth® wireless phone connection is 
made to the Uconnect Phone, for example, 
after you start the vehicle.
A maximum of 5,000 contact names with 
four numbers per contact 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.
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.
Managing Your Favorites — If Equipped
There are two ways you can add an entry to your 
favorites:
1. After loading the mobile phonebook, press  the Favorites button on the touchscreen, 
and then press one of the +Add Favorite 
Contact buttons that appears on the list.
 2. After loading the mobile phonebook, select 
“Contacts” from the Phone main screen, 
and then select the appropriate number. 
Press the Down Arrow button next to the 
selected number to display the option’s 
pop-up. In the pop-up, select “Add to 
Favorites”.
NOTE:
If the Favorites list is full, you will be asked to 
remove an existing favorite.
To Remove A Favorite — If Equipped
1. To remove a Favorite, select “Favorites”  from the Phone main screen.
2. Next, select the Down Arrow icon next to the  contact you want to remove from your 
favorites. This will bring up the options for 
that Favorite contact.
3. Deselect the Star icon to delete the  Favorite.
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Phone Call Features
The following features can be accessed through 
the Uconnect Phone if the feature(s) are 
available and supported by Bluetooth® on your 
mobile service plan. For example, if your mobile 
service plan provides three-way calling, this 
feature can be accessed through the Uconnect 
Phone. Check with your mobile service provider 
for the features that you have.
Listed below are the phone options with 
Uconnect:
Redial
Dial by pressing in the number
Voice Commands (Dial by Saying a Name, 
Call by Saying a Phonebook Name, Redial or 
Call Back)
Favorites
Mobile Phonebook
Recent Call Log
SMS Message Viewer Call Controls
The touchscreen allows you to control the 
following call features:
Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display
Other phone call features include:End Call
Hold/Unhold/Resume
Swap two active calls Key Pad Number Entry
1. Press the Phone button.
2. Press the Dial/Keypad button on the 
touchscreen.
3. The Touch-Tone screen will be displayed.
4. Use the numbered buttons on the  touchscreens to enter the number and 
press “Dial/Call”.
Recent Calls — If Equipped
You may browse a list of the most recent of each 
of the following call types: 
All Calls
Incoming Calls or Calls Received
Outgoing Calls or Calls Made
Missed Calls
These can be accessed by pressing the Recent 
Calls button on the phone main screen.
You can also push the VR button on your steering 
wheel and perform the above operation. 
For example, say “Show my incoming calls”.
1 — Answer
2 — Mute/Unmute
3 — Ignore
4 — Transfer
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Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call 
Currently In Progress
When you receive a call on your mobile phone, 
the Uconnect Phone will interrupt the vehicle 
audio system. Push the Phone button on the 
steering wheel, press the Answer button on the 
touchscreen.
Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display
 Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call 
Currently In Progress
If a call is currently in progress and you have 
another incoming call, you will hear the same 
network tones for call waiting that you normally 
hear when using your mobile phone. Push the 
Phone button on the steering wheel, press the 
Answer button on the touchscreen, or press the 
Caller ID box to place the current call on hold 
and answer the incoming call.
NOTE:
Phones that are compatible with the Uconnect 
system in the market today do not support 
rejecting an incoming call when another call is 
in progress. Therefore, the user can only answer 
an incoming call or ignore it.
Do Not Disturb 
With Do Not Disturb, you can disable 
notifications from incoming calls and texts, 
allowing you to keep your eyes on the road and 
hands on the wheel. For your convenience, 
there is a counter display to keep track of your 
missed calls and text messages while Do Not 
Disturb is active. Do Not Disturb can automatically reply with a 
text message, a call, or both when declining an 
incoming call and send it to voicemail.
Automatic reply messages can be:
“I am driving right now, I will get back to you 
shortly”.
Create a custom auto reply message up to 
160 characters.
NOTE:
Only the first 25 characters can be seen on the 
touchscreen while typing a custom message.
While in Do Not Disturb, Conference Call can be 
selected so you can still place a second call 
without being interrupted by incoming calls.
NOTE:
Reply with text message is not compatible 
with iPhones®.
Auto reply with text message is only available 
on phones that support Bluetooth® Message 
Access Profile (MAP).1 — Answer Button
2 — Caller ID Box
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Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold
During an active call, press the Hold or Call On 
Hold button on the Phone main screen.
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In 
Progress
You can place a call on hold by pressing the 
Hold button on the Phone main screen, then 
dial a number from the keypad (if supported by 
your mobile phone), recent calls, SMS Inbox or 
from the phonebooks.
Toggling Between Calls
Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display
If two calls are in progress (one active and one 
on hold), press the Swap Calls button on the 
phone main screen. Only one call can be placed 
on hold at a time. You can also push the Phone button to toggle 
between the active and held phone call.
Join Calls
When two calls are in progress (one active and 
one on hold), press the Join/Merge Calls button 
on the Phone main screen to combine all calls 
into a conference call.
Call Termination
To end a call in progress, momentarily press the 
End Call button on the touchscreen or the Phone 
End button on the steering wheel. Only the active 
call(s) will be terminated and if there is a call on 
hold, it will become the new active call.
Redial
Push the VR button   and after the “Listening” 
prompt and the following beep, say “Redial.”
The Uconnect Phone will call the last number 
that was dialed from your mobile phone.
Call Continuation
Call continuation is the progression of a phone 
call on the Uconnect Phone after the vehicle 
ignition has been switched to OFF.
NOTE:
The call will remain within the vehicle audio 
system until the phone becomes out of range 
for the Bluetooth® connection. It is recom
-
mended to press the Transfer button on the 
touchscreen when leaving the vehicle.
Advanced Phone Connectivity
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
The Uconnect Phone allows ongoing calls to be 
transferred from your mobile phone without 
terminating the call. To transfer an ongoing call 
from your connected mobile phone to the 
Uconnect Phone or vice versa, press the 
Transfer button on the Phone main screen.
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Things You Should Know About Uconnect 
Phone
Voice Command
For the best performance:
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
Ensure that no one other than you is 
speaking during a voice command period
Low-To-Medium Blower Setting
Low-To-Medium Vehicle Speed
Low Road Noise
Smooth Road Surface
Fully Closed Windows
Dry Weather Conditions Even though the system is designed for many 
languages and accents, the system may not 
always work for some.
NOTE:
It is recommended that you do not store names 
in your Favorites phonebook while the vehicle is 
in motion.
Number and name recognition rate is optimized 
when the entries are not similar. You can say 
“O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero).
Even though international dialing for most 
number combinations is supported, some 
shortcut dialing number combinations may not 
be supported. Audio Performance
Audio quality is maximized under:
Low-To-Medium Blower Setting
Low-To-Medium Vehicle Speed
Low Road Noise
Smooth Road Surface
Fully Closed Windows
Dry Weather Conditions
Operation From The Driver's Seat
Performance such as audio clarity, echo, and 
loudness to a large degree rely on the phone 
and network, and not the Uconnect Phone.
Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced 
by lowering the in-vehicle audio volume.
Phone Voice Commands
Making and answering hands-free phone calls 
is easy with Uconnect. When the Phonebook 
button is illuminated on your touchscreen, your 
system is ready. Check UconnectPhone.com
for mobile phone compatibility and pairing 
instructions.
WARNING!
ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the 
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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Push the Phone button   and wait for the beep 
to say a command. See some examples below:
“Call  John Smith”
“Dial  123 456 7890”
“Redial ” (call previous outgoing phone number)
“Call back ” (call previously answered 
incoming phone number)
Did You Know:  When providing a Voice 
Command, push the Phone button   and say 
“ Call ”, then pronounce the name  exactly as it 
appears in your phonebook. When a contact 
has multiple phone numbers, you can say 
“ Call  John Smith  work”.
Voice Text Reply — If Equipped
Uconnect can announce  incoming text 
messages. Push the VR button   or Phone 
button   and say:
1. “
Listen
 ” to have the system read an 
incoming text message. (Must have 
compatible mobile phone paired to 
Uconnect system.)
 2. “
Reply ” after an incoming text message has 
been read.
Listen to the Uconnect prompts. After the 
beep, repeat one of the predefined messag -
es and follow the system prompts. NOTE:
Only use the numbering listed in the provided 
table. Otherwise, the system will not transpose 
the message.
Did You Know:
 Your mobile phone must have the full 
implementation of the  Message Access Profile 
(MAP)  to take advantage of this feature. For details 
about MAP, visit 
 UconnectPhone.com
 .
Apple® iPhone® iOS 6 or later supports reading 
incoming  text messages only. For further 
information on how to enable this feature on 
your Apple® iPhone®, refer to your iPhone’s® 
“User Manual”.
Did You Know:  Voice Text Reply is not 
compatible with iPhone®, but if your vehicle is 
equipped with Siri® Eyes Free, you can use your 
voice to send a text message.
Siri® Eyes Free — If Equipped
When used with your Apple® iPhone® connected 
to your vehicle via Bluetooth®, Siri lets you use 
your voice to send text messages, select media, 
place phone calls and much more. Siri uses your 
natural language to understand what you mean 
and responds back to confirm your requests. 
PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY  RESPONSES
Yes. Stuck in 
traffic. See you later.
No. Start without 
me. I’ll be late.
Okay. Where are 
you? I will be 5 <or 
10, 15, 20, 
25, 30, 45, 
60> minutes  late.
Call me.
Are you there 
yet?
I’ll call you  later. I need 
directions. See you in 5 
<or 10, 15, 20, 25, 30,  45, 60> 
minutes.
I’m on my 
way. Can’t talk 
right now.
I’m lost. Thanks.
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