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Key Off Options/Engine Off Options
When the Key Off Options/Engine Off Options button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to vehicle shutoff. These
settings will only activate when the ignition is set to OFF.
Suspension/Air Suspension
When the Suspension/Air Suspension button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system will display settings related to the vehicle’s air suspension.
Setting Name Description
Easy Exit SeatThis setting adjusts the seats to make exiting the vehicle easier.
Key Off/Engine Off Power Delay This setting will keep certain electrical features running after the engine is turned off.
When any door is opened, the electronics will deactivate. The available settings are “0 sec”,
“45 sec”, “5 min”, and “10 min”.
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 This setting will automatically lower the vehicle ride height for easier entry and exit of the
vehicle.
Setting Name
Description
Sound Horn With LowerThis 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.
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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.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.
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 1-4This 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 SelectSelect 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
Electric”, “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/FadeThis 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.
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 settings are “Off”, “1”, “2”, and “3”.
Surround Sound This setting will turn the Surround Sound system on or off.
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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.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 Name Description
Phone Pop-Ups Displayed In ClusterThis 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.
Setting Name Description

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

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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 Ú page 247.
Phone Press the Phone button to enter Phone Mode and access the hands-free phone system
Úpage 258.
Settings Press the Settings button to access the Uconnect Settings
Úpage 228.
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 449.
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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UCONNECT MODES
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located
on the rear surface of the steering wheel at the
three and nine o’clock positions.

Remote Sound System Controls
The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with
a push button in the center and controls the
volume and mode of the sound system. Pushing
the top of the rocker switch will increase the
volume, and pushing the bottom of the rocker
switch will decrease the volume.

Pushing the center button will make the radio
switch between the various modes available
(AM/FM/SXM or Media, etc.). The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with
a push button in the center. The function of the
left-hand control is different depending on
which mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand control
operation in each mode:
Radio Operation
Pushing the top of the switch will Seek Up for
the next available station and pushing the
bottom of the switch will Seek Down for the next
available station.
The button located in the center of the left-hand
control will tune to the next preset station that
you have programmed in the radio presets.
Media Mode

Pushing the top of the switch skips to the
next track on the selected media (AUX/USB/
Bluetooth®). Pushing the switch up twice will go
forward two tracks. Pushing the bottom switch
goes to the beginning of the current track, or the
beginning of the previous track if it is within eight
seconds after the current track begins to play.
Double pressing the bottom button switch will
skip to the previous track if it is after eight
seconds into the current track.

RADIO MODE
Radio Controls

Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display

1 — Preset Radio Stations
2 — All Preset Radio Stations
3 — Radio Band (AM/FM)
4 — Seek Down
5 — Tune
6 — Station Info
7 — Seek Up
8 — Audio Settings
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The radio is equipped with the following modes:
AM
FM
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (if equipped)

Press the Radio button on the touchscreen to
enter the Radio Mode. The different tuner modes,
AM, FM, and SXM, can then be selected by
pressing the corresponding buttons in Radio
Mode.

Volume & On/Off Control
Push the Volume & On/Off control knob to turn
on and off the Uconnect system.
The electronic volume control turns
continuously (360 degrees) in either direction,
without stopping. Turning the Volume & On/Off
control knob clockwise increases the volume,
and counterclockwise decreases it.

When the audio system is turned on, the sound
will be set at the same volume level as last
played.

Mute Button
Push the Mute button to mute or unmute the
system. Tune/Scroll Control
Turn the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob
clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to
decrease the radio station frequency. Push the
Enter/Browse button to choose a selection.
Seek
The Seek Up and Down functions are activated
by pressing the double arrow buttons on the
touchscreen to the right and left of the radio
station display or by pressing the left steering
wheel audio control button up or down.
Seek Up and Seek Down
Press and release the Seek Up or Seek
Down button to tune the radio to the next
available station or channel. During a Seek Up/
Down function, if the radio reaches the starting
station after passing through the entire band
two times, the radio will stop at the station
where it began.
Fast Seek Up and Fast Seek Down

Press and hold, and then release the Seek
Up or Seek Down button to advance the
radio through the available stations or channels at a faster rate. The radio stops at the next
available station or channel when the button on
the touchscreen is released.
NOTE:
Pressing and holding either the Seek Up or
Seek Down button will scan the different
frequency bands at a slower rate.
Info — If Equipped
Press the Info button to display information
related to the currently playing song and radio
station.
Direct Tune
Press the Tune button located at the bottom of
the radio screen to directly tune to a desired
radio station or channel.
Press the available number button on the
touchscreen to begin selecting a desired
station. Once a number has been entered,
any numbers that are no longer possible
(stations that cannot be reached) will become
deactivated/grayed out.

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