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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.
The system is designed to keep your eyes on the road and
your hands on the wheel by letting Siri help you perform
useful tasks.
To enable Siri, push and hold, then release the Uconnect
Voice Recognition (VR) button on the steering wheel. After
you hear a double beep, you can ask Siri to play podcasts
and music, get directions, read text messages, and many
other useful requests.
BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION LINK
Mobile phones may lose connection to the Uconnect
Phone. When this happens, the connection can generally
be re-established by restarting the mobile phone. Your
mobile phone is recommended to remain in Bluetooth®
ON Mode.
POWER-UP
After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the ON/
RUN or ACC position, or after a language change, you must
wait at least 15 seconds prior to using the system
Úpage 277.
ANDROID AUTO™ & APPLE CARPLAY® —
IF EQUIPPED
ANDROID AUTO™
Use this QR code to access your digital
experience.
Android Auto™ is a feature of your
Uconnect system, and your Android™
6.0 or higher powered smartphone
with a data plan, that allows you to
project your smartphone and a number
of its apps onto the touchscreen radio
display. Android Auto™ brings you useful information, and
organizes it into simple cards that appear just when they
are needed. Android Auto™ can be used with speech
technology, the steering wheel controls, the knobs and
buttons on your radio faceplate, and the radio display’s
touchscreen to control many of your apps. To use Android
Auto™, perform the following procedure:
NOTE:Feature availability depends on your carrier and mobile
phone manufacturer. Some Android Auto™ features may
or may not be available in every region and/or language.

1. Download the Android Auto™ app from the Google
Play store on your Android™-powered smartphone.
2. Connect your Android™-powered smartphone to one
of the media USB ports in your vehicle. If the Android
Auto™ app was not downloaded, the first time you
plug your device in the app begins to download. Your
vehicle should be in PARK the first time you use the
app.
NOTE:Be sure to use the factory-provided USB cable that came
with your phone, as aftermarket cables may not work.

Android Auto™ And LTE Data Coverage

NOTE:
To use Android Auto™, make sure you are in an area with
cellular coverage. Android Auto™ may use cellular data
and your cellular coverage is shown in the upper right
corner of the radio screen. Data plan rates apply.
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3. Once the device is connected and recognized, the
Phone icon on the drag & drop menu bar changes to
the Android Auto™ icon.
NOTE:Android Auto™ is set to launch immediately once a
compatible device is connected. You can also launch it by
pressing the Android Auto™ icon on the touchscreen.
Once Android Auto™ is up and running on your Uconnect
system, the following features can be utilized using your
smartphone’s data plan:
Google Maps™ for navigation
 YouTube Music, Spotify, iHeart Radio, etc. for music
 Hands-free calling and texting for communication
 Various compatible apps
Maps
Push and hold the Voice Recognition (VR)
button on the steering wheel until the beep or
tap the Microphone icon to ask Google to take
you to a desired destination by voice. You can
also touch the Navigation icon in Android Auto™ to access
other navigation apps.
While using Android Auto™, Google Maps™ provides
voice-guided:
 Navigation
 Live traffic information
 Lane guidance For further information, refer to www.android.com/auto/
(US) or https://www.android.com/intl/en_ca/auto/
(Canada).
For further information on the navigation function, please
refer to https://support.google.com/android or https://
support.google.com/androidauto/.
Music
Android Auto™ allows you to access and
stream your favorite music with apps like
YouTube Music, iHeartRadio, and Spotify.
Using your smartphone’s data plan, you can
stream endless music on the road.
NOTE:Music apps, playlists, and stations must be set up on your
smartphone prior to using Android Auto™ for them to work
with Android Auto™.
NOTE:To see the track details for the music playing through
Android Auto™, select the Uconnect system’s media
screen.
For further information, refer to https://
support.google.com/androidauto.
Communication
With Android Auto™ connected, push and hold
the VR button on the steering wheel to activate
voice recognition specific to Android Auto™.
This allows you to send and reply to text
messages, have incoming text messages read out loud,
and place and receive hands-free calls.
Apps
The Android Auto™ App displays all the compatible apps
that are available to use with Android Auto™, every time it
is launched. You must have the compatible app
downloaded, and you must be signed in to the app through
your mobile device for it to work with Android Auto™.
Refer to https://play.google.com/store/apps/ to see the
latest list of available apps for Android Auto™.
Android Auto™ Voice Command
NOTE:Feature availability depends on your carrier and mobile
phone manufacturer. Some Android Auto™ features may
or may not be available in every region and/or language.
Android Auto™ allows you to use your voice to interact with
its best-in-class speech technology through your vehicle’s
voice recognition system, and use your smartphone’s data
plan to project your Android™-powered smartphone and a
number of its apps onto your Uconnect touchscreen.
Connect your Android™ 6.0 or higher to one of the media
USB ports, using the factory-provided USB cable, and
press the new Android Auto™ icon that replaces your
Phone icon on the main menu bar to begin Android Auto™.
Push and hold the VR button on the steering wheel, or
press and hold the Microphone icon within Android Auto™,
to activate its VR, which recognizes natural voice
commands, to use a list of your smartphone’s features:
 Maps
 Music
 Phone
 Text Messages
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NOTE:
To use Android Auto™ on your car display, you’ll need
an Android™ phone running Android™ 6.0 or higher, an
active data plan, and the Android Auto™ app.
 To wirelessly use Android Auto™ on your car display,
you need a compatible Android™ smartphone with an
active data plan. You can check which smartphones
are compatible at g.co/androidauto/requirements.
Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc.
APPLE CARPLAY®
Use this QR code to access your digital
experience.
Uconnect works seamlessly with Apple
CarPlay®, the smarter, more secure
way to use your iPhone® in the car, and
stay focused on the road. Use your
Uconnect Touchscreen display, the
vehicle's knobs and controls, and your
voice with Siri to get access to Apple Music®, Maps,
Messages, and more.
NOTE:Feature availability depends on your carrier and mobile
phone manufacturer. Some Apple CarPlay® features may
or may not be available in every region and/or language.
To use Apple CarPlay®, make sure you are using iPhone®
5 or later, have Siri enabled in Settings, ensure your
iPhone® is unlocked for the very first connection only, and
then use the following procedure:
1. Connect your iPhone® to one of the media USB
ports in your vehicle.

NOTE:Be sure to use the factory-provided Lightning cable that
came with your phone, as aftermarket cables may not
work.
2. Once the device is connected and recognized, the Phone icon on the drag & drop menu bar changes to
the Apple CarPlay® Icon.
NOTE:Apple CarPlay® is set to launch immediately. You can also
launch it by pressing the Apple CarPlay® icon on the
touchscreen.

Apple CarPlay® And LTE Data Coverage
NOTE:
To use Apple CarPlay®, make sure that cellular data is
turned on, and that you are in an area with cellular
coverage. Your data and cellular coverage is shown on the
left side of the radio screen. Data plan rates apply.
Once Apple CarPlay® is up and running on your Uconnect
system, the following features can be utilized using your
iPhone® data plan:

Phone
 Music
 Messages
 Maps
Phone
With Apple CarPlay®, push and hold the VR
button on the steering wheel to activate a Siri
voice recognition session. You can also press
and hold the Home button within Apple
CarPlay® to start talking to Siri. This allows you to make
calls or listen to voicemail as you normally would using Siri
on your iPhone®.
NOTE:Only temporarily pushing the VR button on the steering
wheel launches a built-in Uconnect VR session, not a Siri
session, and it will not function with Apple CarPlay®.
Music
Apple CarPlay® allows you to access all your
artists, playlists, and music from iTunes® or
any third party application installed on your
device. Using your iPhone® data plan, you can
also use select third party audio apps including music,
news, sports, podcasts, and more.
1 — LTE Data Coverage
2 — Apple CarPlay® Icon
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Messages
Push and hold the VR button on the steering
wheel to activate a Siri voice recognition
session. Apple CarPlay® allows you to use Siri
to send or reply to text messages. Siri can also
read incoming text messages, but drivers will not be able
to read messages, as everything is done via voice.
Maps
Push and hold the VR button on the steering
wheel until the beep or tap the Microphone
icon to ask Apple® Siri to take you to a desired
destination by voice. You can also touch the
Navigation icon in Apple CarPlay® to access Apple®
Maps.
Apps
The Apple CarPlay® App plays all compatible apps that are
available to use, every time it is launched. You must have
the compatible app downloaded, and you must be signed
in to the app through your mobile device for it to work with
Apple CarPlay®.
Refer to http://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/ (US) or
https://www.apple.com/ca/ios/carplay/ (Canada) to see
the latest list of available apps for Apple CarPlay®.
Apple CarPlay® Voice Command
NOTE:Feature availability depends on your carrier and mobile
phone maker. Some Apple CarPlay® features may not be
available in every region and/or language.
Apple CarPlay® allows you to use your voice to interact
with Siri through your vehicle’s voice recognition system,
and use your smartphone’s data plan to project your
iPhone® and a number of its apps onto your Uconnect
touchscreen. Connect your iPhone® 5 or higher to one of
the media USB ports, using the factory-provided Lightning
cable, and press the new Apple CarPlay® icon that
replaces your Phone icon on the main menu bar to begin
Apple CarPlay®. Push and hold the VR button on the
steering wheel, or press and hold the Home button within
Apple CarPlay®, to activate Siri, which recognizes natural
voice commands to use a list of your iPhone® features:
 Phone
 Music
 Messages
 Maps — If Equipped
 Additional Apps — If Equipped
NOTE:Apple CarPlay® is a trademark of Apple® Inc. iPhone® is
a trademark of Apple® Inc., registered in the US and other
countries. Apple® terms of use and privacy statements
apply.
ANDROID AUTO™ AND APPLE
C
ARPLAY® TIPS AND TRICKS
Android Auto™ And Apple CarPlay® Automatic Bluetooth®
Pairing
After connecting to Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® for
the first time and undergoing the setup procedure, the
smartphone pairs to the Uconnect system via Bluetooth®
without any setup required every time it is within range, if
Bluetooth® is turned on.
NOTE:Apple CarPlay® uses a USB connection while Android
Auto™ uses both USB and Bluetooth® connections to
function. The connected device is unavailable to other
devices when connected using Android Auto™ or Apple
CarPlay®.
Multiple Devices Connecting To The Uconnect System —
If Equipped
It is possible to have multiple devices connected to the
Uconnect system. For example, if using Android Auto™/
Apple CarPlay®, the connected device will be used to
place hands-free phone calls or send hands-free text
messages. However, another device can also be paired to
the Uconnect system, via Bluetooth®, as an audio source,
so the passenger can stream music.
NOTE:Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ can only be launched
from the front and center console USB ports.

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PERFORMANCE PAGES
Performance Pages is an application that provides a
display for performance indicators, as received from the
instrument cluster, that will help you gain familiarity with
the capabilities of your vehicle in real time.
To access the Performance Pages, press the Apps button
on the touchscreen then press the Performance Pages
button on the touchscreen. Press the desired button on
the touchscreen to access that specific Performance
Page. The Performance Pages include the following:

Home
 Timers
 Gauges
 G-Force
 Engine
 Dyno
If a USB drive is installed in the media hub, press the
Camera icon on the top right of the touchscreen when
using Performance Pages. A screen shot of the page will
be taken and saved onto the USB.

Screenshot Camera Button

The following describes each feature and its operation:
HOME

Performance Pages — Home

When Home is selected, a series of widgets (gauges) can
be customized by the user. Follow these steps to change a
widget. Either press directly on the widget you want to
change, or:

1. Press the Settings button (gear icon) on the touchscreen to access the main menu for the
widgets.

2. Select one the following options from the menu: Set Widget: Top Left
 Set Widget: Top Right
 Set Widget: Bottom Left
 Set Widget: Bottom Right
WARNING!
Measurement of vehicle statistics with the
Performance Pages is intended for off-highway or
off-road use only and should not be done on any public
roadways. It is recommended that these features be
used in a controlled environment and within the limits
of the law. The capabilities of the vehicle as measured
by the Performance Pages must never be exploited in a
reckless or dangerous manner, which can jeopardize
the user’s safety or the safety of others. Only a safe,
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3. After selecting a widget location, select the gauge to
display:
 Gauge: Oil Temp
 Gauge: Oil Pressure
 Gauge: Coolant Temp
 Gauge: Battery Voltage
 Gauge: Trans Temp — If Equipped with an
Automatic Transmission
 Gauge: Boost Pressure — If Equipped
 Gauge: Air/Fuel Ratio — If Equipped
 Gauge: I/C Coolant Temp — If Equipped
 Gauge: Intake Air Temp
 Gauge: Engine Torque
 Gauge: Engine Power
 Gauge: G-Force
 Gauge: Steering Angle
 Gauge: Current Gear
 Gauge: Current Speed
 Timer: 0–60 mph (0–100 km/h)
 Timer: 0–100 mph (0–160 km/h)
 Timer: 60 ft (20 m)
 Timer: 330 ft (100 m) 
Timer: 1/8 Mile (200 m)
 Timer: 1000 ft (300 m)
 Timer: 1/4 Mile (400 m)
 Timer: Braking Distance
 Timer: Reaction Time
Historical Data
The Historical Data feature allows you to view information
about your vehicle such as the VIN, miles on the odometer,
longitude and latitude coordinates, and more.
To activate the Historical Data feature on your
touchscreen, follow these steps:

1. Select the Home page tab within Performance Pages. Then, press the settings icon (gear icon) in
the upper right hand corner of the touchscreen.

Home Page Settings

2. Towards the bottom of the screen, a checkbox will appear next to “Include historical data in
screenshot.” Click the box to signify that this feature
will be on.

Historical Data

NOTE:
Once the checkbox is selected, the bottom bar of the
screen will be replaced with the historical data from your
vehicle present at the time the screenshot icon was
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Historical Data

3. To take a screenshot of the historical data, make sure
a USB device is plugged into the vehicle. Next, click
the Camera icon located in the top right corner of the
touchscreen. The historical data image file will be
saved to the USB drive.

Historical Data Camera Icon

TIMERS

Performance Pages — Timers

When the Timers Page is selected, you will be able to
select the Drag or Accel & Braking tabs. The following will
be displayed:
Recent
The most recent successful run of performance timers.
If a run does not complete within the timers limit, or is
aborted, the values shown will revert to the most recent
valid run.
 Last
The last recorded successful run of performance
timers.
1 — Outside Temperature
2 — Date
3 — Odometer
4 — Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
5 — Longitude And Latitude Coordinates
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Best
The best recorded run of performance timers, except
for braking data.
 Save
Pressing the Save button will let you save the visible
page, Recent/Last/Best. Any saved run over 10 will
overwrite the last saved run for Uconnect system
storage.
NOTE:Pressing the Camera icon in the upper right corner of the
screen at any time will save a screenshot of the screen
currently being viewed to the connected USB device.

Timers — Save

 With a USB jump drive installed, press the USB button
to save to the jump drive.
 Press the Uconnect button to save the runs to the
Owner web page.
NOTE:Uconnect option will be grayed out or missing if the vehicle
does not have a valid Uconnect account associated with it.
Press the Cancel button to return to the Timers page.
The tabs on the Timers page contain the timers listed:
 Reaction Time
Measures the driver's reaction time for launching the
vehicle against a simulated drag strip timing light
(behavior modeled after 500 Sportsman Tree)
displayed in the instrument cluster display.
NOTE:Drag timers (RT, 60 ft [20 m], 330 ft [100 m], 1/8 mile
[200 m], 1000 ft [300 m], and 1/4 mile [400 m]).
NOTE:Accel & Braking timers (0-60 mph [0-100 km/h],
0-100 mph [0-160 km/h], Brake from mph [km/h], and
Brake Distance ft [meters]).
 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h)
Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go from
0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h).
 0-100 mph (0-160 km/h)
Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go from
0 to 100 mph (0 to 160 km/h).
 60 ft (20 m) ET
Displays the time it takes the vehicle to go
60 feet (20 m).
 330 ft (100 m) ET
Displays the time it takes the vehicle to go
330 feet (100 m). 
⅛ Mile (200 m) ET
Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go ⅛ mile
(200 m).
 ⅛ Mile (200 m) mph
Displays the vehicle speed at the time ⅛ mile (200 m)
was reached.
 1000 ft (300 m) ET
Displays the time it takes the vehicle to go
1000 ft (300 m).
 ¼ Mile (400 m) ET
Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go ¼ mile
(400 m).
 ¼ Mile (400 m) mph
Displays the speed the vehicle was at when ¼ mile
(400 m) was reached.
 Brake Distance ft (meters)
Displays the distance it takes the vehicle to make a
complete stop.
NOTE:The distance measurement will be aborted if the brake
pedal is released or the parking brake is engaged, before
the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
 Brake from mph (km/h)
Displays the speed the vehicle is traveling when the
brake pedal is pressed.
NOTE:Brake Distance and Speed timers only display "ready"
when vehicle is traveling at greater than 30 mph
(48 km/h).

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GAUGES

Performance Pages — Gauges

When selected, this screen displays the following values:
Oil Temperature
Shows the actual oil temperature.
 Oil Pressure
Shows the actual oil pressure.
 Coolant Temperature
Shows the actual coolant temperature.
 Battery Voltage
Shows actual battery voltage. 
Trans Oil Temp — If Equipped with an Automatic Trans -
mission
Shows actual transmission oil temperature.
 Boost Pressure — If Equipped
Shows actual boost pressure.
 Air Fuel Ratio — If Equipped
Shows current air fuel ratio.
 I/C Coolant Temp — If Equipped
Shows actual I/C Coolant temperature.
 Intake Air Temp
Shows actual air intake temperature.
If a gauge is selected, the Gauge Detail View page will
appear on the screen. This page shows gauge values for
the previous two minutes on the selected gauge.
Pressing the Left and Right arrows will cycle through the
details for each of the gauges. Pressing the minimize
button above the graph will return to the gauge menu.

Gauge Detail View Page

G-FORCE

Performance Pages — G-Force

When selected, this screen displays all four G-Force values
as well as steering angle.
When G-Force is selected, the following features will be
available:
 Vehicle Speed:
Measures the current speed of the vehicle in either
mph or km/h, starting at zero with no maximum value.
 Front G-Force:
Measures the peak braking force on the front of the
vehicle.
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Right G-Force:
Measures the peak force on the right side of the
vehicle.
 Left G-Force:
Measures the peak force on the left side of the vehicle.
 Rear G-Force:
Measures the peak acceleration force on the rear of
the vehicle.
NOTE:Front, Right, Left, and Rear G-Forces are all peak values.
These readings can be reset by clearing peak G-Force on
the instrument cluster.
 Steering Wheel Angle
Steering Wheel Angle utilizes the steering angle sensor
to measure the degree of the steering wheel relative to
zero (straight ahead) reference angle. The zero degree
reference angle measurement indicates a steering
wheel straight ahead position.
The friction circle display shows instantaneous G-Force as
a highlight and previous G-Force as dots within the circle.
The system records previous G-Force for three minutes. If
there are multiple samples at a given point, the color of
the dot will darken from blue to red. Vectors more frequent
will show in red; infrequent vectors will show in blue.
ENGINE

Performance Pages — Engine

When selected, this screen displays the following values:
 Vehicle Speed
Shows the actual vehicle speed.
 Engine Power
Shows the instantaneous power.
 Engine Torque
Shows the instantaneous torque.
 Oil Pressure (6.4L Only) — If Equipped
Shows the actual engine oil pressure.
 Boost Pressure (6.2L Only) — If Equipped
Shows the actual boost pressure.
 Gear (Automatic Transmission Only)
Shows the current (or pending) operating gear of the
vehicle.
DYNAMOMETER (DYNO)

Performance Pages — Dyno

The system will start drawing graphs for Power and Torque
(top chart) and Engine Speed (bottom chart). The graph
will fill to the right side of the page (based on History time
selected). Once the right side of the page is reached, the
graph will scroll with the right side always being the most
recent recorded sample.

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