UCONNECT SETTINGS
The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on the touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on the center of the instrument panel. These buttons allow you to access and change the Customer Programmable Features. Many features can vary by vehicle.
Buttons on the faceplate are located below and/or beside the Uconnect system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, there is a Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right side. Turn the control knob to scroll through menus and change settings. Push the center of the control knob one or more times to select or change a setting.
Your Uconnect system may also have Screen Off and Mute buttons on the faceplate.
Push the Screen Off button on the faceplate to turn off the Uconnect screen. Push the button again or tap the screen to turn the screen on.
Press the Back Arrow button to exit out of a Menu or certain option on the Uconnect system.
CUSTOMER PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen 2 — Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate
Press the 
Apps button, then press the Settings button on the touchscreen to display the menu setting screen. In this mode the Uconnect system allows you to access programmable features.
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When making a selection, only press one button at a time to enter the desired menu. Once in the desired menu, press and release the preferred setting “option” until a check mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been selected. Once the setting is complete, press the X button on the touchscreen to close out of the settings screen. Pressing the Up or Down Arrow button on the right side of the screen will allow you to toggle up or down through the available settings.
Language
When the Language button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the different language options. Once an option is selected, the system will display in the chosen language. The available setting is:
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Setting Name |
Description |
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Language |
This setting will change the language of the Uconnect system. The available languages are English, Français, and Español. |
When the Display button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system will display the options related to the theme (if equipped), brightness, and color of the touchscreen. The available settings are:
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Setting Name |
Description |
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Display Mode |
This setting will allow you to set the brightness manually or have the system set it automatically. The “Auto” setting has the system automatically adjust the display brightness. The “Manual” setting will allow the user to adjust the brightness of the display. |
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Display Brightness With Headlights ON/Brightness |
This setting will allow you to set the brightness when the headlights are on. To access this setting, Display Mode must be set to Manual. The “+” setting will increase the brightness; the “-” will decrease the brightness. |
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Display Brightness With Headlights OFF/Brightness |
This setting will allow you to set the brightness when the headlights are off. To access this setting, Display Mode must be set to Manual. The “+” setting will increase the brightness; the “-” will decrease the brightness. |
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Set Theme — If Equipped |
This setting will allow you to change the display theme. |
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When the Units button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the different measurement options. The selected unit of measurement will display in the instrument cluster display and Navigation system (if equipped). The available settings are:
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Setting Name |
Description |
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US |
This setting will change the unit of measurement on the display to US. |
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Metric |
This setting will change the unit of measurement on the display to Metric. |
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Custom |
This setting changes the “Speed” (MPH or km/h), “Distance” (mi or km), “Fuel Consumption” (MPG [US], MPG [UK], L/100 km, or km/L), “Pressure” (psi, kPa, or bar), “Temperature” (°C or °F), and “Capacity” (Gal [US], Gal [UK], or L) units of measurement independently. |
When the Voice button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s Voice Recognition feature.
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Setting Name |
Description |
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Voice Response Length |
This setting will change the response length for the Voice Recognition system. The “Brief” setting provides a shortened audio description from the system. The “Detailed” setting provides the full audio description from the system. |
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Show Command List |
This setting will allow you to turn the command list on or off. The “Always” setting will always show the command list. The “With Help” setting will show the command list and provide a brief description of what the command does. The “Never” setting will turn the command list off. |
When the Clock button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the different options related to the vehicle’s internal clock.
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When the Camera button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s camera features.
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Setting Name |
Descriptions |
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Surround View Camera Delay |
This setting will add a timed delay to the surround view camera when shifting out of reverse. |
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Surround View Camera Guidelines |
This setting will turn the surround view camera guidelines on or off. |
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Setting Name |
Descriptions |
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ParkView Backup Camera Delay |
This setting will add a timed delay to the rear backup camera when shifting out of reverse. |
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ParkView Backup Camera Active Guidelines |
This setting will turn the backup camera active guidelines on or off. |
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ParkView Backup Camera Fixed Guidelines |
This setting will turn the backup camera fixed guidelines on or off. |
When the Safety/Driving Assistance button is selected on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s safety settings. These options will differ depending on the features equipped on the vehicle. The settings may display in list form or within subfolders on the screen. To access a subfolder, select the desired folder; the available options related to that feature will then display on the screen.
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Setting Name |
Description |
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Forward Collision Warning Sensitivity |
This setting will change the distance at which the Forward Collision Warning (FCW) alert sounds. The “Medium” setting will have the FCW system signal when an object is in view, and the possibility of a collision is detected. The “Near” setting will have the FCW system signal when the object is closer to the vehicle. The “Far” setting will have the FCW system signal when an object is at a far distance from the vehicle. |
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Forward Collision Warning |
This setting will turn the Forward Collision Warning system on or off. The “Off” setting will deactivate the FCW system. The “Warning Only” setting will provide only an audible chime when a collision is detected. The “Warning + Active Braking” setting will provide an audible chime and apply some brake pressure when a collision is detected. |
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Pedestrian Emergency Braking |
This setting will turn the Pedestrian Emergency Braking system on or off. |
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Setting Name |
Description |
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ParkView Backup Camera Delay |
This setting will add a timed delay to the rear backup camera when shifting out of reverse. |
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ParkView Backup Camera Active Guidelines |
This setting will turn the Backup Camera Active Guidelines on or off. |
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ParkView Backup Camera Fixed Guidelines |
This setting will turn the Backup Camera Fixed Guidelines on or off. |
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Tire Fill Assist |
This setting will turn Tire Fill Assist on or off. |
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Power Side Step — If Equipped |
This setting will raise and lower or stow the power side steps. The available options are “Automatic” to raise and lower the power side steps or “Stow” to deactivate the power side steps. |
When the Mirrors & Wipers button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s mirrors and wipers.
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Setting Name |
Description |
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Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse |
This setting will tilt the outside side-view mirrors when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position and the transmission gear selector is in the REVERSE position. The mirrors will move back to their previous position when the transmission is shifted out of REVERSE. The available settings are “On” and “Off”. |
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Rain Sensing Auto Wipers |
This setting will turn the rain sensing auto wipers on or off. |
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Headlights With Wipers |
This setting will turn the headlights on when the wipers are activated. |
After pressing the Brakes button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
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Setting Name |
Selectable Options |
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Auto Park Brake |
This setting will turn the Auto Park Brake on or off. |
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Brake Service |
This setting will allow you to retract the brakes for servicing. |
When the Lights button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s exterior and interior lights.
When the “Daytime Running Lights” feature is selected, the daytime running lights can be turned on or off. This feature is only allowed by law in the 5
country of the vehicle purchased.
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Setting Name |
Description |
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Headlight Off Delay |
This setting will allow you to set the amount of time it takes for the headlights to shut off after the vehicle is turned off. The available settings are “0 sec”, “30 sec”, “60 sec”, and “90 sec”. |
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Headlight Illumination On Approach |
This setting will allow you to set the amount of time it takes for the headlights to shut off after the vehicle is unlocked. The available settings are “0 sec”, “30 sec”, “60 sec”, and “90 sec”. |
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Headlights with Wipers |
This setting will turn the headlights on when the wipers are activated. |
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Daytime Running Lights |
This setting will allow you to turn the Daytime Running Lights on or off. |
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Flash Lights With Lock |
This setting will allow you to turn the flashing of the lights when the Lock button is pushed on the key fob on or off. |
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Setting Name |
Description |
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Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped |
This setting will allow you to turn the Auto Dim High Beams on or off. |
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Steering Directed Lights — If Equipped |
This setting will turn the headlights with the steering wheel. The available options are “On” or “Off”. |
When the Doors & Locks button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to locking and unlocking the vehicle’s doors.
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Setting Name |
Description |
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Auto Door Locks |
This setting will allow you to change if the doors lock automatically when the vehicle reaches 12 mph (19 km/h). |
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Auto Unlock On Exit |
This setting will unlock the doors when any of the doors are opened from the inside. |
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Flash Lights With Lock |
This setting will allow you to turn the flashing of the lights when the Lock button is pushed on the key fob on or off. |
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Sound Horn With Lock |
This setting will sound the horn when the Lock button is pushed on the key fob. The “Off” setting will not sound the horn when the Lock button is pushed. The “1st Press” setting will sound the horn when the Lock button is pushed once. The “2nd Press” setting will sound the horn when the Lock button is pushed twice. |
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Sound Horn With Remote Start |
This setting will sound the horn when the remote start is activated from the key fob. |
When the Power Side Steps button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system will display setting related to the lowering of the power side steps.
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Setting Name |
Description |
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Power Side Steps |
This setting will raise and lower or stow the power side steps. The available options are “Automatic” to raise and lower the power side steps and “Stow” to deactivate the power side steps. |
When Seats & Comfort/Auto-On Comfort Systems button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s comfort systems when remote start has been activated or the vehicle has been started.
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Setting Name |
Description |
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Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Heated Steering Wheel With Vehicle Start |
This setting will activate the vehicle’s comfort systems and heated seats (if equipped) or heated steering wheel (if equipped) when the vehicle is remote started or ignition is started. The “Off” setting will not activate the comfort systems. The “Remote Start” setting will only activate the comfort systems when using Remote Start. The “All Start” setting will activate the comfort systems whenever the vehicle is started. |
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Easy Exit Seats |
This setting will automatically move the driver seat rearward when the engine is shut off. The available settings are “On” and “Off”. |
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.
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Setting Name |
Description |
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Easy Exit Seat |
This setting adjusts the seats to make exiting the vehicle easier. |
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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”. |
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Setting Name |
Description |
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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. |
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Auto Entry/Exit — If Equipped |
This setting will automatically lower the vehicle ride height for easier entry and exit of the vehicle. |
When the Suspension/Air Suspension button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system will display settings related to the vehicle’s air suspension.
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Setting Name |
Description |
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Wheel Alignment Mode |
This setting must be activated before performing a wheel alignment. Refer to an authorized dealer for further information. |
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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. |
When the AUX Switches button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the four vehicle AUX switches.
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Setting Name |
Description |
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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. |
When the Trailer Brake/Trailer button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system will display settings related to trailer towing.
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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.
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Setting Name |
Description |
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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. |
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Equalizer |
This setting will adjust the “Bass”, “Mid”, and “Treble” ranges of the audio. |
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Setting Name |
Description |
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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”. |
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Surround Sound — If Equipped |
This setting will turn the Surround Sound system on or off. |
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AUX Volume Offset |
This setting will tune the audio levels from a device connected through the AUX port. The available settings are “+” and “-”. |
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Auto Play |
This setting will automatically begin playing audio from a connected device. |
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Loudness |
This setting will improve audio quality at lower volumes. |
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.
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Setting Name |
Description |
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Phone Pop-Ups Displayed In Cluster |
This setting will activate phone message pop-ups in the instrument cluster display. |
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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). |
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Paired Phones |
This setting will show the list of paired phones. |
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Paired Audio Sources |
This setting will show the list of paired audio sources. |
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Paired Phones And Audio Devices |
This setting will show the list of paired phones and audio devices. |
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.
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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.
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Setting Name |
Description |
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Restore Settings |
This setting will return all the previously changed settings to their factory default. |
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Reset App Drawer |
This setting will reset the app drawer to its factory default layout. |
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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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