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Suspension/Air Suspension — If Equipped
When the Suspension/Air Suspension button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system will display settings related to the vehicle’s air suspension.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 — If Equipped This setting will automatically lower the vehicle ride height for easier
entry and exit of the vehicle.
Setting Name
Description
Setting NameDescription
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.
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.
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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.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 NameDescription
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 Electrics”, “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.
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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.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 setting are “Off”, “1”, “2”, and “3”.
Surround Sound — If Equipped This setting will turn the Surround Sound system on or off.
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 NameDescription
Setting NameDescription
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.

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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 Selectable Options
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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HEAD-UP DISPLAY (HUD)
The Head-Up Display layout on the instrument
cluster can be customized through the
Uconnect touchscreen. Each customized layout
can be saved to the Driver Profiles that are
created by the different drivers.
This feature is only accessed through the
instrument cluster display once the “Custom”
option is selected through the “Content &
Layout” tab. To begin customizing the HUD
layout through the instrument cluster display,
follow these steps:

1. Through the instrument cluster display,
using the Up and Down Arrow buttons on
the steering wheel, select the Content &
Layout option by pressing the OK button on
the steering wheel.

NOTE:
This option will not be available if the vehicle is
going more than 5 mph (8 km/h). 2. Select the Custom option by pushing the
Right Arrow button on the steering wheel.
NOTE:
A message will appear on the instrument cluster
display stating “Set Custom Layout in Radio”.
On the Uconnect touchscreen, you can select
between four different custom layouts: Two
icons, Three icons, Four icons, and Five icons.
Press the Right or Left Arrow buttons, or the
dots towards the bottom of the screen, to
change your layout.
With your desired layout selected, you can drag
and drop the available icons into the desired
zones to customize the layout of your display.

HUD Layout

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The following are the available icons that can be customized in the cluster:
NOTE:
After the HUD layout customization is completed, press the Save button located in the upper left corner of the touchscreen, and then the OK button
under the “Save changes?” screen. Once saved, the instrument cluster will display a message “Setting Saved”.
Press the X button located in the upper right corner of the touchscreen, and then press the Cancel button to exit out of customizing the HUD layout.
Doing this will not retain any information customized in the layout view. The instrument cluster display will return to the layout options screen.
Pressing any other menu item on the touchscreen, for example “Climate”, will take the user back to whatever screen they were previously on before
accessing the HUD layout Ú page 118.
Feature Name IconDescription
Speed This icon will show the vehicle’s current speed.
Turn-By-Turn — If Equipped This icon will show the upcoming direction for
Navigation.
Speed Limit This icon will show the current speed limit of the
area you are driving in.
Driver Assist/Adaptive Cruise Control/Cruise Control And Lane Sense — If Equipped This icon will show information related to Driver
Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Cruise Control, and Lane Sense.
Gear This icon will show the current gear the vehicle
is in.
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UCONNECT INTRODUCTION
SYSTEM OVERVIEW

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

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Feature Description
Radio/MediaPress the Radio button or Media button to enter Radio Mode/Media
Mode and access the radio functions and external audio sources Úpage 259.
Phone Press the Phone button to enter Phone Mode and access the hands-free
phone system Úpage 271.
Settings Press the Settings button to access the Uconnect Settings Ú page 237.
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
CompassPress the Compass button to access the vehicle’s compass.
More Press the More button to access additional options.
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SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION
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 -
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 -
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 Ú page 482.
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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