Multimedia functions
The MEDIA menu allows you to view and play tracks stored on USB/Bluetooth audio or the AUX source (connected to the USB port).
It is advisable to load only unprotected music files with supported extensions. The presence of other file formats on the USB device (for example .exe .cab .inf etc.) may cause problems during playback.
To connect your USB device to the system, proceed as follows:
- Connect the device to the USB socket in the glovebox;
- Turn the vehicle's ignition key to the ACC position. The system will automatically start playing your digital tracks, selecting them from a library that is created when the USB device is connected.
Managing the multimedia library
The MEDIA function allows you to select the digital audio stored on your USB device, using voice recognition or the steering wheel controls.
Tracks can be selected by: folder, artist, music genre, album and playlist.
Activate the Main Menu using the steering wheel controls on the instrument cluster display, select the BROWSE USB option, then press SRC/OK.
Select one of the following items:
- FOLDERS
- ARTISTS
- GENRES
- ALBUMS
- PLAYLISTS and press SRC/OK.
- select "PLAY ALL" and confirm with SRC/OK;
- choose the required item and confirm with SRC/OK. It is also possible to access the same functions using voice commands:
- press the steering wheel button
and say "BROWSE USB"; - say one of the available options: "FOLDERS", "ARTISTS", "GENRES", "ALBUMS", "PLAYLISTS";
- select "PLAY ALL" and confirm with SRC/OK;
- choose the required item and confirm with SRC/OK.
Pause
To pause the track you are listening to: press the button
on the Uconnect Radio faceplate.
To resume playback of a paused track: press the button
on the Uconnect Radio faceplate.
Stop
To stop playback of a track: say "Stop".
To resume playback you can also say "Play".
NOTE The "Play" command is only available if playback was stopped with the "Stop" command.
Next track
To skip to the next track manually, while listening to a digital track, press
(steering wheel controls) or
(Uconnect Radio control) (where fitted).
Previous track
To return manually to the previous track while listening to a track, press
(steering wheel controls) or
(Uconnect Radio control) (where fitted).
Changing the audio source
To change the active audio source (Radio, USB/iPod, Tuner, Bluetooth Audio) press the SRC/OK or MEDIA button on the Uconnect Radio faceplate, or, using voice interaction, say "Select source USB/iPod, Radio, Bluetooth Audio".
NOTE During Bluetooth audio playback, the information shown may differ from what is displayed on the phone. This is not due to the radio but depends on the information sent by the phone itself.
Bluetooth device
Warnings
- The phone book copied to the system can only be accessed when the mobile phone from which it was copied is connected.
- Names stored on the SIM card or in the memory of your mobile phone may be transferred to the system in different ways, depending on the mobile phone model.
Learning the voice commands
During the dialogue with the system, you can always use the voice command "Help" to obtain detailed information on the voice commands available at each stage of the interaction.
Pairing a Bluetooth device
NOTE Carry out this procedure only with the vehicle stationary.
To pair your mobile phone with the system, proceed as follows.
Manual procedure:
- Activate the Main Menu by pressing the MENU button;
- select the SETTINGS option, then the "Pairing" option.
and say "Settings". At the end of the message, say "Pair user".Once the device is paired, if the function is supported by the phone, the system will automatically ask whether to download the phone book to the Uconnect Radio.
NOTE After updating the phone software, for proper operation it is recommended to remove the phone from the list of devices paired with the radio, delete the previous pairing from the system also in the Bluetooth device list on the phone, and carry out a new pairing.
Making a call
- Press the steering wheel control
and say "Call" followed by the name of the contact in the phone book. - If the system recognises the contact, it will show the information relating to that name on the display.
- The system will ask you to confirm your request. To place the call, say "Yes", otherwise say "No".
Alternatively, you can call a number not in the phone book by dialling the phone number digit by digit.
Handling an incoming call
When a call is received, the system will show information on the caller's identity, if available.
The incoming call will be signalled by playing your mobile phone's personalised ringtones (availability of this function depends on the specific features of your phone).
Answering a call:
- To answer the call, press
; - To end the call, press
for more than 1 second. - To reject a call: press

- To ignore a call and not hear the ring tone, press
/
.
Putting the current call on HOLD
To put the current call on HOLD and mute the microphone so you can speak without being heard by the other party, press
/
.
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