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control mode, audio tracks (if available from audio
device) start playing over the vehicle’s audio system.

Play Mode

When switched to iPod

威/USB/MP3 control mode, the

iPod

威 or external USB device automatically starts Play

mode. In Play mode, the following buttons on the radio
faceplate may be used to control the iPod

威 or external

USB device and display data:

• Use the TUNE control knob to select the next or

previous track.

• Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while

playing a track, skips to the next track or press the
VR button and say

⬙Next Track⬙.

• Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one

click, will jump to the previous track in the list or
press the VR button and say

⬙Previous Track⬙

• Jump backward in the current track by pressing and

holding the << RW button. Holding the << RW
button long enough will jump to the beginning of
the current track.

• Jump forward in the current track by pressing and

holding the FF >> button.

• A single press backward << RW or forward FF >> will

jump backward or forward respectively, for five
seconds.

• Use the << SEEK and SEEK >> buttons to jump to the

previous or next track. Pressing the SEEK >> button
during play mode will jump to the next track in the
list, or press the VR button and say

⬙Next or Previous

Track

⬙.

• While a track is playing, press the INFO button to see

the associated metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.)
for that track. Pressing the INFO button again jumps

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to the next screen of data for that track. Once all
screens have been viewed, the last INFO button press
will go back to the play mode screen on the radio.

• Pressing the REPEAT button will change the audio

device mode to repeat the current playing track or
press the VR button and say

⬙Repeat ON⬙ or ⬙Repeat

Off

⬙.

• Press the SCAN button to use iPod威/USB/MP3 de-

vice scan mode, which will play the first 10 seconds of
each track in the current list and then forward to the
next song. To stop SCAN mode and start playing the
desired track, when it is playing the track, press the
SCAN

button again. During Scan mode, pressing the

<< SEEK and SEEK >> buttons will select the previ-
ous and next tracks.

• RND button (available on sales code RES radio only):

Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and
Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod

威 or external USB

device, or press the VR button and say

⬙Shuffle ON⬙ or

⬙Shuffle Off⬙. If the RND icon is showing on the radio
display, then the shuffle mode is ON.

List Or Browse Mode

During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described
below, will bring up List mode. List mode enables
scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the
audio device.

• TUNE control knob: The TUNE control knob functions

in a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the audio
device or external USB device.

• Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclock-

wise (backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying
the track detail on the radio display. Once the track
to be played is highlighted on the radio display,
press the TUNE control knob to select and start
playing the track. Turning the TUNE control knob

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fast will scroll through the list faster. During fast
scroll, a slight delay in updating the information on
the radio display may be noticeable.

• During all List modes, the iPod威 displays all lists in

“wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the
bottom of the list, just turn the wheel backward
(counterclockwise) to get to the track faster.

• In List mode, the radio PRESET buttons are used as

shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod

威 or

external USB device.

• Preset 1 – Playlists
• Preset 2 – Artists
• Preset 3 – Albums
• Preset 4 – Genres
• Preset 5 – Audiobooks
• Preset 6 – Podcasts

• Pressing a PRESET button will display the current

list on the top line and the first item in that list on
the second line.

• To exit List mode without selecting a track, press the

same PRESET button again to go back to Play
mode

• LIST button: The LIST button will display the top

level menu of the iPod

威 or external USB device. Turn

the TUNE control knob to list the top-menu item to be
selected and press the TUNE control knob. This will
display the next sub-menu list item on the audio
device, then follow the same steps to go to the desired
track in that list. Not all iPod

威 or external USB device

sub-menu levels are available on this system.

• MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is

another shortcut button to the genre listing on your
audio device.

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CAUTION!

• Leaving the iPod威 or external USB device (or any

supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in
extreme heat or cold can alter the operation or
damage the device. Follow the device manufactur-
er’s guidelines.

• Placing items on the iPod威 or external USB device,

or connections to the iPod

威 or external USB device

in the vehicle, can cause damage to the device
and/or to the connectors.

WARNING!

Do not plug in or remove the iPod

威 or external USB

device while driving. Failure to follow this warning
could result in an accident.

Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)

Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the
Uconnect™ phone system.

Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons
To get into the BTSA mode, press either “AUX” button on
the radio or press the VR button and say “Bluetooth
Streaming Audio”.

Play Mode
When switched to BTSA mode, some audio devices can
start playing music over the vehicle’s audio system, but
some devices require the music to be initiated on the
device first, then it will get streamed to the Uconnect™
phone system. Seven devices can be paired to the
Uconnect™ phone system, but just one can be selected
and played.

Selecting Different Audio Device

1. Press PHONE button to begin.

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2. After the

⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say

⬙Setup⬙, then ⬙Select Audio Devices⬙.

3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the
Uconnect™ phone system to list audio devices.

Next Track
Use the SEEK UP button, or press the VR button on the
radio and say “Next Track” to jump to the next track
music on your cellular phone.

Previous Track
Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on
the radio and say “Previous Track” to jump to the
previous track music on your cellular phone.

Browse
Browsing is not available on a BTSA device. Only the
current song that is playing will display info.

UCONNECT™ MULTIMEDIA VIDEO
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED

Getting Started

• Screen located in the overhead console : Unfold the

overhead LCD screen by pushing the button on the
overhead console behind the screen.

Overhead Video Screen

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• With the ignition switch in the ON or ACC position,

turn the radio on by pushing the ON/OFF Volume
Control knob.

• When the Video Screen are open and a DVD is inserted

into the radio, the screen turns on automatically, the
headphone transmitters turn on and playback begins.

Single Video Screen

NOTE:

Typically there are two different ways to operate

the features of the Video Entertainment System (VES)™.

• The Remote Control
• The Touch-Screen Radio (If Equipped)

Play A DVD

1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE or LOAD hard-key on the
radio faceplate (Touch-Screen).

Press the LOAD button then corresponding number (1–6)
where the DVD is to be loaded (Non-Touch-Screen).

2. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio
automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc
is recognized and displays the menu screen or starts
playing the first track.

3. Ensure the VES™ Remote Control and the Headphone
switch is on Channel 1.

Using The Remote Control

1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control.

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2. While looking at the video screen, highlight DISC by
either pressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by re-
peatedly pressing the MODE button, then press ENTER
on the Remote Control.

NOTE:

The VES™ system will retain the last setting

when turned off.

Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls

1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate.

2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES
Controls. If a channel list appears on the right side of the
screen, touch the HIDE LIST soft-key to display the Rear
VES Controls screen.

Select DISC Mode On The VES Screen

Rear VES Soft-key

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3. Touch the 1 soft-key and then the DISC soft-key in the
MEDIA column. To exit touch the back arrow soft-key at
the top left of the screen.

NOTE:

The “1” and “2” soft-keys are displayed for the

headphone channels. Touch 1 or 2 based on which
channel you want to change, select the new mode from
the available list on the right. Modes that are unavailable
are greyed-out.

NOTE:

• To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA

hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC
tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key.

Select Channel/Screen 1 And

DISC In The MEDIA Column

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• Viewing a DVD on the Touch-Screen radio screen is

not available in all states/provinces, and the vehicle
must be stopped, and the shift lever must be in the
PARK position for vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion. In vehicles with manual transmission the parking
brake must be engaged.

• Touching the screen on a Touch-Screen radio while a

DVD is playing brings up basic remote control func-
tions for DVD play such as scene selection, Play,
Pause, FF, RW, and Stop. Pressing the X in the upper
corner will turn off the remote control screen
functions.

Play Video Games

Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA
input jacks located on the back of the center console.

1. Video In – Yellow
2. Left Audio In – White
3. Right Audio In – Red

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When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be
sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES™
jacks:

NOTE:

Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta-

tion3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the
vehicle’s Power Inverter. Refer to the Power Inverter
section in your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for more
information.

Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on
Channel 1.

Using The Remote Control

1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control.

2. While looking at the video screen, highlight VES AUX
1, by either pressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by
repeatedly pressing the MODE button, then press ENTER
on the Remote Control.

Select VES AUX1 Mode On The VES Screen

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Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls

1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate.

2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES
Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the HIDE
LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.

3. Touch the 1 or 2 based on the headphone channel you
want to change. To exit press the back arrow soft-key at
the top of the screen.

Rear VES Soft-key

Select Channel/Screen 1 And

AUX 1 In The VES Column

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Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A
Video Is Playing On Channel 1

Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on
Channel 2.

Using The Remote Control

1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control and
the Mode Select Screen will display, unless a video is
playing then only a small banner will appear on the
bottom of the screen.

2. While looking at the video screen, either press Up/
Down/Left/Right on the Remote Control to highlight the
desired audio source or repeatedly press the MODE
button on the remote until the desired audio source
appears on the screen.

Select FM Mode On The VES Screen

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Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls

1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate.

2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES
Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the HIDE
LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.

3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a
video is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and
choose an audio source. To exit touch the back arrow
soft-key at the top left of the left screen.

Rear VES Soft-key

Select Channel/Screen 2 And HDD

In The MEDIA Column

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Important Notes For Single Video Screen System

• VES™ is able to transmit two channels of stereo audio

simultaneously.

• In split screen mode the left side equates to Channel 1

and right side equates to Channel 2.

• If a video source is selected on Channel 1, then

Channel 2 is for audio only. Selecting a video source
(DVD) will not show the video on the screen.

• When selecting a video source on Channel 1, the video

will display on the screen and the audio could be
heard on Channel 1 in the headphones.

• Audio can be heard through the headphones even

when the Video Screen is closed

Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio

1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE or LOAD hard-key on the
radio faceplate (Touch-Screen).

2. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio
automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc
is recognized and displays the menu screen or starts
playing the first track.

3. To watch a DVD on Screen 1 for second row passen-
gers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch
is on Channel 1.

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Using The Remote Control

1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control.

2. While looking at Screen 1, highlight DISC by either
pressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by repeatedly
pressing the MODE button, then press ENTER.

NOTE:

• Channel/Screen 1 select mode information is shown

on the left side of the screen.

• Channel/Screen 2 select mode information is shown

on the right side of the screen.

Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls

1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate.

2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES
Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the HIDE
LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.

Select DISC Mode On The VES Screen

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3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key based on the channel you
want to change and then the DISC soft-key in the MEDIA
column. To exit touch the back arrow at the top left of the
screen.

NOTE:

• To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA

hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC
tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key.

• Viewing a DVD on the Touch-Screen radio screen is

• Touching the screen on a Touch-Screen radio while a

Rear VES Soft-key

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