Chrysler REN UCONNECT Manual
Chrysler REN UCONNECT Manual
Chrysler REN UCONNECT Manual
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
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CONTENTS
䡵 Safety Guidelines ....................... 3 ▫ Steering Wheel Mounted Controls (If
Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
▫ Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
▫ Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
䡵 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
▫ Safety References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
▫ Change The Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
▫ Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
▫ Set The Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
▫ System Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
▫ Store Radio Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
䡵 General Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
䡵 Uconnect™ Multimedia (Radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
▫ User Interface Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
▫ Radio Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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▫ Radio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ▫ Uconnect™ phone (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . 73
䡵 Uconnect™ Multimedia (Media) . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ▫ Voice Command (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
▫ Disc Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 䡵 System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
▫ Hard Disk Drive Mode (HDD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 ▫ User Data Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
䡵 Uconnect™ Multimedia (Remote Devices) . . . . . 60 ▫ Software And Database Updates . . . . . . . . . . 75
▫ Sirius Backseat TV™ (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . 60 䡵 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
▫ Video Entertainment System (VES)™ . . . . . . . 61 ▫ Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
▫ USB Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 ▫ Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
▫ AUX Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 ▫ HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
▫ iPod威 Mode (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 䡵 Glossary Of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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SAFETY GUIDELINES • Make certain that the volume level of the system is set
Ensure that all persons read this manual carefully before to a level that still allows you to hear outside traffic
using the radio system. It contains instructions on how to and emergency vehicles.
use the system in a safe and effective manner.
• The law in some states prohibits the Front Seat DVD
Viewer. As a result, it may be disabled prior to delivery
WARNING!
to you. If you move to another state, you should
Please read and follow these safety precautions. consult your dealer for the proper enable/disable
Failure to do so may result in injury or property setting for your new state. Currently all states prohibit
damage. front seat video viewers except for: Arkansas, Dela-
ware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Missis-
• Glance at the screen only when necessary and safe to sippi, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota and Ohio.
do so. If prolonged viewing of the screen is necessary,
pull over at a safe location. CAUTION!
• Stop use immediately if a problem occurs. Failure to The manufacturer strongly recommends that the ra-
do so may cause injury or damage to the product. dio fuse be removed whenever the battery is
Return it to your authorized dealer to repair. disconnected/reconnected or replaced. This will pre-
vent unnecessary damage to the radios electronics.
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INTRODUCTION the radio system. When using this product, be aware of
state/province-specific norms and guidelines.
Warnings
This manual contains WARNINGS against operating Visit http://www.chrysler.com/en/owners/mygig/ for
procedures that could result in an accident or bodily updates, additional information, compatible phones, etc.
injury. If you do not read the entire manual, you may
System Care
miss important information. Observe all WARNINGS!
Software Update
The information given in this manual is subject to
The Gracenote威 data is software updatable. Visit http://
change.
www.chrysler.com/en/owners/mygig/ or contact your
Safety References authorized dealer for the latest available software.
Before operating this system for the first time, please read
Safe Usage of the Radio System
this manual carefully. Note the safety precautions de-
Read all instructions in this manual carefully before
scribed in this manual. If you have any questions, please
using your radio system to ensure proper usage!
contact the vehicle manufacturer or your authorized
dealer. Your radio is a sophisticated electronic device. Do not let
young children use your radio.
Intended Use
Generally recognized rules of radio technology were
maintained during the development and manufacture of
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Permanent hearing loss may occur if you play your music Connections
or the radio at the highest volumes. Exercise caution Never force any connector into the ports of your radio.
when setting the volume on your radio. Make sure your connectors are the correct shape and size
before you connect.
Driving is a complex activity that requires your full
attention. If you’re engaged in driving or any activity that Any attached cable should be routed so that it will not
requires your full attention, we recommend that you not apply any pressure to the connection.
use your radio.
Do not use a USB device which will interfere with the
NOTE: Many features of this radio are speed depen- operation of opening the display.
dent. For your own safety, it is not possible to use the
Touch Screen
touch screen keyboard while the vehicle is in motion.
Do not touch the screen with any hard or sharp objects
Keep drinks, rain, and other sources of moisture away (pen, USB stick, jewelry, etc.) which could scratch the
from your radio. Besides damage to your radio, moisture touch screen surface!
can cause electric shocks as with any electronic device.
NOTE: It is possible to use a plastic stylus for press
NOTE: In a convertible vehicle, the system performance screen enabled devices such as a PDA and Pocket PCs.
may be compromised with the roof top down.
Do not spray any liquid or caustic chemicals directly on
the screen! Use a clean and dry micro fiber lens cleaning
cloth in order to clean the touch screen.
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If necessary, use a lint-free cloth dampened with a Do not insert anything other than the supported CD/
cleaning solution, such as isopropyl alcohol, or an iso- DVD formats. See the Disc Mode section in this manual
propyl alcohol and water solution ratio of 50:50. Be sure for information on supported CD/DVD formats.
to follow the solvent manufacturer’s precautions and
Satellite Radio Antenna
directions.
The antenna for the satellite radio and SIRIUS Backseat
CD/DVD Drive TV™ is mounted on the roof of the vehicle. Do not place
Do not insert any damaged, warped, scratched or dirty items on the roof around the roof top antenna location.
CDs or DVDs into the CD/DVD player. Objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna will
cause decreased performance. Larger luggage items
Discs that have been modified with an adhesive label
should be placed as far forward as possible. Do not place
should not be used in the CD/DVD player.
items directly on or above the antenna.
Do not insert more than one CD/DVD at a time into the
drive slot.
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GENERAL HANDLING Soft-Keys
Soft-keys are accessible on the touch screen.
User Interface Elements
Hard-Keys
Hard-keys are on the left and right side of the radio
faceplate.
(1) OPEN/CLOSE
To open or close the display, press the OPEN/CLOSE
hard-key (1).
After opening the display, it takes a few seconds to eject
a CD/DVD, if one was in the slot.
When inserting a disc, make sure the label is facing up.
The display will close automatically after inserting the
Power to operate the radio is supplied through the disc.
ignition switch, which must be in the ON, ACC or in
NOTE: It may take several seconds to recognize the type
ACC Delay mode in order to operate the radio.
of inserted disc (CD, DVD, MP3, etc.).
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(2) SEEK UP/SEEK DOWN is switched ON, even if the radio is in standby mode. It is
Press the SEEK up and the SEEK down hard-key (2) to still possible to eject the CD and to display the time if the
seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands. unit is switched OFF.
Seek through tracks in CD or iPod威 modes or through
(5) Voice Command (If Equipped)
songs in the HDD playlist.
Press the Voice Command hard-key (5)
(3) RADIO/MEDIA and wait for the confirmation beep before you
Press the RADIO/MEDIA hard-key (3) to toggle between say a voice command.
RADIO and MEDIA mode.
(6) Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)
(4) ON/OFF VOLUME
Press the Uconnect™ Phone hard-key (6)
It is also possible to set the unit in standby mode during
driving by pressing the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to either activate the Uconnect™ Phone system
(4). or to cancel an active phone call.
NOTE: If the ignition is switched OFF with the radio in (7) MENU
standby mode, the radio memorizes the standby state Press the MENU hard-key (7) to access the system
when the ignition is switched ON again. Press the (4) settings menu.
ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to switch the radio ON.
NOTE: Press the MENU hard-key in an active mode in
The radio software is always working when the ignition
order to change mode specific settings.
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(8) AUDIO is normally located in the instrument cluster or overhead.
Press the AUDIO hard-key (8) to switch to the audio It can display radio station frequencies, CD disc number,
mode, which allows access to speaker fade and tone and satellite radio channel.
controls.
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls (If Equipped)
(9) USB Connector The steering wheel mounted controls are located on the
Connect a supported device into the USB Connector (9) rear surface of the steering wheel. Please refer to the
in order to copy files to the internal hard disk drive. vehicle specific Owner’s Manual on the DVD for detailed
information.
NOTE: See the USB Connector section of this manual
for information on supported devices. The following describes general steering wheel function-
ality:
(10) AUX Connector
Connect an external audio device into the AUX Input (10) 1. The VOLUME rocker switch, located on the right,
(e.g., MP3 player, video-game) to play the device audio controls the volume of the sound system. Pressing the top
through the car audio system. of the rocker switch will increase the volume and press-
ing the bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
volume.
Some vehicles feature an Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) with driver-interactive display. The EVIC
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2. The MODE ADVANCED button, located in the center AM/FM/SAT Operation
of the right rocker switch, changes the mode of the radio Pressing the top of the switch will seek up for the next
between the various modes available (FM, AM, CD, available station and pressing the bottom of the switch
DVD, SAT, TV, etc.). will seek down for the next available station.
3. The FUNCTION SELECT button, located in the center HDD/Disc/iPod威 Operation
of the left rocker switch, advances the radio to the next Pressing the top of the switch will go to the next track on
preset, changes the current disc when in disc mode, etc. the disc, and pressing the bottom of the switch will go to
The function is different depending upon which mode is the beginning of the current track, or to the beginning of
in use. the previous track, if it is within eight seconds of the start
of the current track.
4. The SCROLL rocker switch, located on the left,
changes selections such as radio station, CD track, and Video Entertainment System™ Operation
satellite radio channel, depending upon the current If equipped with a remote video player, this control will
mode. function the same way as in disc mode.
The following describes the operation of the SCROLL SIRIUS Backseat TV™ Operation
switch in each mode: If equipped with a SIRIUS Backseat TV™, this control
will function the same way as in SIRIUS Satellite Radio
mode.
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Audio Settings
Volume
Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob (4) to adjust the
volume of the currently playing audio source. While you
adjust the volume, the name of the audio source and a
volume indicator is displayed in the lower left corner of
the display.
Audio Control Menu
Press the AUDIO hard-key (8) on the right side of the
radio.
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Use either the arrow soft-keys or the cross-hair on the Use either the arrow soft-keys or the sliders on the screen
screen to change Balance and Fade. The CENTER soft- to adjust BASS, MID, and/or TREBLE.
key resets the settings. Press Equalizer soft-key to change
tone settings.
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GETTING STARTED 2. Then press the System Setup soft-key to get to the
System Setup menu.
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position to operate the radio.
If the unit is OFF, switch it ON by pushing the ON/OFF
VOLUME rotary knob.
Change the Language
The radio will conform to the vehicle language set in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), if
equipped.
If you change the language in the radio, the vehicle will
change the language for all display information. Refer to
the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
3. Press the Language soft-key and select a language.
To change the language with the radio:
1. Press the MENU hard-key on the right side of the
radio.
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Set the Time 3. Press the Daylight Savings soft-key to switch Daylight
Savings on or off.
1. Press the Time Display soft-key in the lower left corner
of the screen. Store Radio Presets
1. Press the RADIO/MEDIA hard-key to display AM FM
SAT in the upper left corner of the screen.
CAUTION!
This disc player will accept 4 3/4 in (12 cm) discs only.
The use of other sized discs may damage the disc
player mechanism.
2. For this example, touch the Playlists soft-key. 3. Touch a soft-key with the desired playlist name to play
a playlist.
Touch the PLAY ALL PLAYLISTS soft-key to play all
available playlists.
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Next Track Rewind Track
Press the SEEK up hard-key. The next track of the current Touch the fast reverse soft-key. The audio will be
album is played. Once the last track has been reached in heard at a reduced level while going through the
the forward direction, the unit will loop back to the first track in this mode. Stop the fast reverse by releasing the
track. fast reverse soft-key.
Previous Track Displaying the Elapsed Title Time
Press the SEEK down hard-key. The previous track of the The elapsed title time of the current playing track is
current album is played. If the first track has been displayed in the left center of the screen.
reached in the backward direction, the unit will switch
HDD Menu
from the first track to the last track. If a track has been
While in HDD mode, press the MENU hard-key to access
playing for more than 10 seconds when the SEEK down
the HDD Menu.
hard-key is pressed, the unit will skip back to the
beginning of the current track. Random Playback
The random play function plays random tracks from the
Fast Forward Track
hard disk drive. Touch the Random soft-key to switch the
Touch the fast forward soft-key. The audio will be
random play function on or off.
heard at a reduced level while going through the
track in this mode. Stop the fast forward by releasing the A red check mark indicates the random play function is
fast forward soft-key. active.
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Repeat Track
The repeat track function repeats the currently played
track. Touch the Rpt. TRK soft-key to switch the repeat
track function on or off.
A red check mark indicates the repeat track function is
active.
Favorite Playlists on the Hard Disk Drive
You may save links to favorite playlists in the Favorite
Playlists list.
2. Touch the Favorites soft-key to display a list of favorite 3. Touch one of the ADD FAVORITE soft-keys.
playlists.
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4. Select the desired playlist. A link to the selected playlist is now saved in the Favorite
Playlists list.
NOTE: The link to the favorite playlist will be removed
after a playlist was removed from the My Playlists menu.
Refer to Editing Playlists in the Hard Disk Drive section
of this manual.
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You may now edit the list by touching the EDIT soft-key,
or exit the list by touching the EXIT soft-key.
Editing Playlists on the Hard Disk Drive
5. Touch the EDIT soft-key (example: DISC_Root_Level_ 6. Touch the Rename This Playlist soft-key.
Songs) of the playlist you would like to edit.
NOTE: If you touch the Delete This Playlist soft-key, the
NOTE: You cannot edit a playlist during the copy playlist and all songs contained in it will be permanently
process. deleted. Neither the song nor playlist can be recovered.
You can rename the selected playlist, delete songs from
the selected playlist, or delete the selected playlist.
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7. Type in a new name for the playlist. The playlist now has the new name.
8. Touch the SAVE soft-key to confirm the name. 9. Touch the Delete Songs From This Playlist soft-key.
NOTE: If you touch the Delete This Playlist soft-key, the
playlist and all songs contained in it will be permanently
deleted. Neither the song nor playlist can be recovered.
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NOTE: If you delete a song from the playlist, the song
cannot be recovered.
12. Touch the DONE soft-key when you are done editing
the playlist.
Deleting All Playlists from the Hard Disk Drive
1. Press the MENU hard-key on the right side of the
radio.
2. Touch the System Setup soft-key to access the System
Setup menu.
3. Touch the Manage HDD soft-key to access the Manage
10. Select the titles you would like to delete.
HDD menu.
A red check mark indicates the selected songs.
11. Touch the DELETE soft-key to start the delete pro-
cess.
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WARNING!
It is not possible to copy picture files of a USB device
or CD while the vehicle is in motion.
2. Insert either a CD or a USB Stick containing your The radio can store eight user pictures.
pictures.
4. Press one of the Add Pictures soft-keys.
3. Touch the My Pictures soft-key to get an overview of
the currently stored images.
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5. Select the type of media inserted. 6. Use the PAGE soft-keys to page through a list of
pictures and press the picture you would like to import.
NOTE: Files must be in the root directory (top level) of
the disc or USB device to be recognized.
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7. Confirm your selection by touching the YES soft-key. The imported picture is now available in the Manage My
Pictures screen.
8. In order to display the imported picture in the radio
screen, touch the desired picture soft-key.
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10. Press the MENU hard-key twice and then touch the
Picture View soft-key to enable the picture view.
2. Pull forward.
1. Place your finger under the pull arrow. NOTE: The flap is attached and should not be removed!
Do not pull off of the frame. Do not use a tool (e.g.,
screw-driver, nail file, etc.) to open the flap, as this could
cause damage to the face of the radio.
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How to Close the Cover
CAUTION!
Never force any connector into the ports of your
radio. Make sure your connectors are the identical
shape and size before you connect.
AUX Mode
The AUX connector allows you to connect the headset
output of an audio device (e.g., MP3 player) to the radio.
The audio of the connected device will then be played
through the radio sound system.