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7. Wait for the beep, and then dictate any message up to 140 characters. If youexceed 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.”
Sample Commands For Voice Text Reply And Voice Texting
Example Command Action
“Text John Smith” Send a message to specific contact in
address book
“Text 123 - 456 - 7890” Send 123 - 456 - 7890 a message from
your phonebook
“Show messages” See recent text messages listed by
number on Uconnect
®screen
“Listen to/view (message number four, for example)” Hear messages or read it on
Uconnect
®screen
“Reply” Send a voice text reply to a
current message
“Forward text/message to “John Smith” Forward current text to specific contact
in address book
“Forward text/message to “123 - 456 - 7890” Forward current text to specific
phone number
Uconnect® Access Via Mobile (If Equipped — Available On
Uconnect® 8.4A And 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 get started using Via Mobile apps, first register your Uconnect
®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.
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The Uconnect®Access app is compatible with select iPhone®and Android smart-
phones. Visit UconnectPhone.com to confirm that your smartphone is compatible
with Uconnect
®. Once you’ve confirmed your smartphone is compatible, pair it to
the vehicle touchscreen via Bluetooth®to use Via Mobile apps. If using an iPhone®,
a USB cable may also be 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.
•Ensure that Via Mobile data has been turned on under “Settings” in the Uconnect®
Access App.
• A green indicator next to the words Via Mobile will show when it is ready to provide data to the radio (a blue indicator when data is being sent). A red indicator means
that it is not ready to provide data.
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Each time you want to use a Via Mobile app in your vehicle, the Uconnect Access App must
be running on your smartphone and the smartphone must be paired via Bluetooth®.
If equipped, the Via Mobile apps can be found by selecting the “Apps” soft-key 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.
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Via Mobile apps can also be launched through Voice Recognition by pressing the
VR button on the steering wheel and stating “launch” and then the name of the app.
For example, you can say “launch Aha via Mobile.”
NOTE:
For detailed information on how to use Via Mobile apps visit the Mopar Owner
Connect website (www.moparownerconnect.com) and login using the username and
password you set up when registering for Uconnect
®Access.
A message will be displayed to remind you that Via Mobile apps utilize the data plan
on 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.* Touch “OK” to continue
or the “X” to exit.
(*Additional smartphone data usage charges may apply.)
Determine If Your Vehicle Is Via Mobile-Enabled
To see if your Uconnect®8.4A or 8.4AN system is equipped with Via Mobile, press
the “Apps” button on the touchscreen, then press the “All Apps” tab on the left side
of the touchscreen. If you see Aha™, iHeartRadio, Pandora
®and Slacker then your
system is capable of playing Via Mobile apps (registration required).
Earlier vehicles with Uconnect
®8.4A or 8.4AN may qualify for a software upgrade to
enable Via Mobile. Call Uconnect Care at 855-792-4241 and please have the last
eight characters of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) available, or visit:
DriveUconnect.com/features/via-mobile/
• Click on Help & Support > Select your Brand > System Updates
Via Mobile Apps — If Equipped
• Aha™ by HARMAN — Aha™ by HARMAN makes it easy to instantly access your
favorite Web content on the go. Choose from over 40,000+ stations spanning
internet radio, personalized music, news, entertainment, hotels, weather, audio-
books, Facebook
®, Twitter®, and more.
• iHeartRadio — iHeartRadio provides instant access to more than 1,500 live radio
stations from across the country and allows listeners to create custom music
stations inspired by their favorite artists or songs.
• Pandora® — Pandora
®gives people the music and comedy they love anytime,
anywhere. Personalized stations launch instantly, with the input of a favorite artist,
track, comedian, or genre.
• Slacker Radio — Enjoy millions of songs and hundreds of handcrafted stations.
NOTE:
For detailed information on how to use Via Mobile apps visit the Mopar Owner Connect
website (moparownerconnect.com) and log in using the username and password you set
up when registering for Uconnect
®Access.
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Voice Text Reply (Not Compatible With iPhone®)
Once your Uconnect®system is paired with a compatible mobile device, the system
can announce a new incoming text message, and read it to your over the vehicle audio
system. You can reply to the message using Voice Recognition, by selecting, or saying
one of the 18 pre-defined messages.
• Here’s How: Press the Uconnect
®Phone buttonand wait for the beep, then
say “reply.” Uconnect®will give the following prompt: “ Please say the message
you would like to send.” Wait for the beep and say one of the pre-defined
messages. (If you are not sure, you can say “help”). Uconnect
®will then read the
pre-defined messages allowed. As soon as you hear the message you would like to
send, you can interrupt the list of prompts by pressing the Uconnect
®phone
button and saying the phrase. Uconnect®will confirm the message by reading it
back to you. Then press the Phone button and say “Send.”
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
minutes late.
Call me. Are you there yet?
I’ll call you later. I need directions.
See you in
of minutes.
I’m on my way.
Can’t talk right now.
I’m lost. Thanks.
Voice texting reply and voice texting features require a compatible mobile device enabled
with Bluetooth®Message Access Profile (MAP). iPhone®and some other smartphones
do not currently support Bluetooth®MAP. Visit www.UconnectPhone.com for system and
device compatibility.
Want to dictate a personal message? You must first register with Uconnect®Access
(U.S. residents only) to take advantage of a new, cloud-based Voice Texting service,
an enhancement to Voice Text Reply.
WARNING!
•Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions
following applicable laws regarding phone use. Your attention should be focused
on safely operating the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing
you and others to be severely injured or killed.
• In an emergency, to use Uconnect®Phone, your mobile phone must be:
• turned on,
• paired to Uconnect
®Phone,
• and have network coverage.
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VOICE COMMAND QUICK REFERENCE
Uconnect® 5.0 Voice Command Quick Reference
If the Uconnect®Voice Commandbutton exists on your steering wheel, you
have the Voice Command feature, which is optimized for the driver. The Voice
Command feature lets you keep your hands on the wheel, and your eyes on the road.
• When you press the Voice Command
button located on the steering wheel,
you will hear a beep. After the beep, give your command. If you do not know what
commands to say, you can say “help” and the system will provide options to you.
If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the Voice
Command
button, and after the beep, say your command.
NOTE:
All phone oriented voice commands are accessible by first pressing the Phone Pick
Up
button, not the Voice Command button. To end a call, simply press the
Phone Hang Up
button. In some vehicles, the Phone Pickup button serves
the dual purpose of ending calls as well.
Voice Command (VR) User TIPs
• To hear available commands, press the Uconnect
®Voice Command
button and say “Help”. You will hear available commands for the menu displayed.
• At any time, you can say the words “Cancel” or “Help”. These commands are universal and can be used from virtually any menu. All other specific commands
can be used depending upon the active application.
• You can interrupt the system prompts at any time by pressing the Uconnect
®Voice
Command
button while the system is speaking. After the beep, you can say
a command.
• You can ‘chain’ commands together for faster results. Say “Call Joe Doe mobile”, for example.
• For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least ½ in (1 cm) gap between the overhead console (if equipped) and the mirror.
• 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.
Steering Wheel Buttons
• You can control many of your radio features using your voice. Press either the Uconnect
®Voice Commandbutton or the Phone Pick Upbutton on
your steering wheel.
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Available Radio Button Voice Commands
Types of VoiceCommandsAvailable Steering Wheel
Buttons toPress: Radio Mode Media Mode Phone Mode
Uconnect
®
Voice
Command (VR) Button AM/FM &
Satellite Band Control Media Devices
Control -
GENERAL
Uconnect
®
Phone Pick Up Button -- Call Initiation,
Call Manage- ment, Pre-
defined Voice Text Reply
Voice Command Examples – Uconnect® 5.0
While In: Voice Command Example:
GENERAL
Anytime “Go to Radio” (Media, Phone) –
Compass, Settings, and More functions are not Voice Command accessible “Cancel”
“Help” (to listen to suggested commands specific to current need“Repeat”
RADIO
AM/FM “Tune to AM950”,
“Tune to 95.5FM (preset 5)
Satellite Band Control “Tune to Satellite Channel 80's on 8”,
Tune to Satellite Channel 32 (preset 4)
MEDIA
Media Devices Control (Functionality is
dependent on compatibility between devices and radio) “Browse” (show) “artist” (albums, music)
“Show paired phones” (devices)“Play song – Maple Leaf Rag”
(artist - Scott Joplin, genre - rock, album - Ragtime Favorites)
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While In:Voice Command Example:
PHONE
Call Initiation (Requires that phone has
been Bluetooth
®paired with radio) “Dial 123-456-7890” (phone number)
“Call John Smith mobile”(home, office, other) “Redial”
“Show outgoing” (recent) “calls”
Call Management “Search for John Smith” (any contact
name in address book)
“Show (display list) contacts”
Voice Text Reply (Radio audibly recognizes
these 18 pre-defined SMS messages as you speak)
NOTE: Requires a compatible mobile
device enabled with Bluetooth Message
Access Profile (MAP). iPhone and some other smartphones do not currently support Bluetooth
®MAP.
Visit www.UconnectPhone.com for system and device compatibility. Forward one of 18 pre-defined
SMS messages to incoming calls/text messages:“Yes.”“No.”
“Okay.”
“I can’t talk right now.” “Call me.”
“I’ll call you later.” “I’m on my way.” “Thanks.”
“I’ll be late.”
“I will be minutes late.” “See you in minutes” “Stuck in traffic.”
“Start without me.” “Where are you?”
“Are you there yet?” “I need directions.” “I’m lost.”
“See you later.”
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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 five minutes for every 1000 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.
The USB port supports certain Mini, Classic, Nano, Touch, and iPhone
®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
Play songs stored on an SD card inserted into the SD card slot.
Song playback 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.
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
If equipped with Uconnect
®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 touching the Bluetooth®
soft-key while in Media mode.
Uconnect® 8.4A & 8.4AN Available Media Hubs
Uconnect®
8.4A &
8.4AN Media Hub
(USB, AUX
Ports) Media Hub
(SD, USB,
AUX Ports)Remote USB
Port (Fully
Functional)Remote USB
Port (Charg-
ing Only)Dual Charg-
ing Ports
- SSOO
S = Standard Equipment
O = Optional Equipment
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Adding A Stop
• To add a stop you must be navigating a route.
• Touch the “Menu” soft-key to return to the Main Navigation menu.
• Touch the “Where To?” soft-key, then search for the extra stop. When anotherlocation has been selected, you can choose to cancel your previous route, add as
the first destination or add as the last destination.
• Touch the desired selection and touch the “Yes” soft-key.
Taking A Detour
• To take a detour you must be navigating a route.
• Touch the “Detour” soft-key.
NOTE:
If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the device might
not calculate a detour.
• For more information, see your Uconnect
®Supplement Manual.
Uconnect® Phone (Bluetooth® HANDS FREE CALLING)
• If the Uconnect®Phone Buttonexists on your steering wheel, then you have
the Uconnect®Phone features.
• The Uconnect
®Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communica-
tions system with Voice Command Capability (see Voice Command section).
• The Uconnect
®Phone allows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone
using simple voice commands or using screen soft-keys.
• Refer to the Understand The Features Of Your Vehicle section of your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
NOTE:
The Uconnect®Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth®Hands-
Free Profile, Version 1.0 or higher. For Uconnect®Customer Support: U.S. residents
visit www.UconnectPhone.com or call 1–877–855–8400. Canadian Residents – visit
www.UconnectPhone.com or call, 1-800-465–2001 (English) or 1-800-387-9983
(French).
Pairing A Phone
• To use the Uconnect®Phone feature, you must first pair your Bluetooth®phone
with the Uconnect®system.
Start Pairing Procedure On The Radio
• Touch the “Phone” soft-key and then the “settings” soft-key. Next, touch “Add Device.”
• Uconnect
®Phone will display an “In progress” screen while the system is
connecting.
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