2011-2013 Jeep WK2 Grand Cherokee Factory Radio Overview

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2012 Radios Notice: Starting in 2012 mannequin 12 months radios will come outfitted with an anti-theft function. Once a radio is put in in a automobile, it learns the automobile’s VIN and can’t be utilized in one other automobile until an anti-theft code is utilized.
1. Media Center 430N (mannequin RHB)

• Mid-level navigation radio
• AM/FM/CD/DVD/MP3/HDD/NAV
• Garmin navigation interface
• Lane steering function guides you to the right lane for an approaching flip or exit,
  making unfamiliar intersections and exits straightforward to navigate
• 6.5″ contact display screen
• SIRIUS Satellite Radio®
• Satellite Radio replay buffer (final half-hour)
• SIRIUS Travel Link* (supplies drivers with up-to-the-minute data starting from fuel costs to film listings)
• 40GB exhausting drive (20GB usable)
• Audio jack for enjoying music by audio system
• Album art work
• USB copy/learn
• Uconnect Voice Command (obtainable)
  –   Hands-free Phone
  –   Remote USB port for iPod® connectivity (heart console)
  –   Bluetooth streaming audio
  –   Hands-free SMS textual content messaging
  –   Allows management of music on iPod gadgets or reminiscence sticks by way of voice command,
  together with music choice by ARTIST, SONG, and GENRE.
  –   Includes assist for songs loaded onto USB reminiscence sticks

* A software program replace was launched April 2011 so as to add the Sirius Travel Link function. See this PDF file for data: Travel Link Update CD
Major variations between the RHB and RER/RHR navigation radiosChrysler Group created the RHB radio (430N) as a decrease priced different to the highest of the road RER/RHR (730N) navigation radios. The 430N is priced a number of hundred {dollars} lower than the 730N – but it surely doesn’t have the entire options.Major variations:Graphics: The RHB makes use of navigation software program by Garmin, whereas the RER/RHR makes use of navigation software program by Navteq. The graphics and a few options are totally different.Dead Reckoning: When a automobile doesn’t have a transparent view of the sky – akin to in a tunnel or storage, or when surrounded by tall buildings – all navigation methods lose reception of GPS satellite tv for pc alerts. The 730N has a “lifeless reckoning” function which permits it to estimate the present location till the sky is as soon as once more seen. (At start-up, it additionally remembers the automobiles final location, and instantly shows this estimated location till it could learn alerts for a exact repair). This is also referred to as “Enhanced GPS”. The RHB doesn’t have lifeless reckoning: it would show a query mark till it could obtain GPS satellite tv for pc alerts and establish the present location.Voice Command: With the 730N, drivers can program a desired vacation spot utilizing Uconnect Voice Command, whereas the automobile is in movement. While the voice command is packaged with the 430N on most automobiles (and an choice on the remainder), it can’t be used to function the navigation system – the automobile should be parked in order that drivers can enter a vacation spot utilizing the on-screen keyboard.Traffic: The 730N contains site visitors data offered by SIRIUS; the primary 12 months’s subscription is free. The 430N doesn’t provide this function. However, the 430N is ready to obtain the SIRIUS Travel Link service, with useful details about climate, close by filling stations and costs, close by film theaters and present occasions, and even sports activities scores. The RER radio can’t do that, however its substitute mannequin, the RHR, contains the function.Split-screen mode: With the 730N you possibly can view music and navigation screens on the identical time.
The RHB navigation radio might be obtainable from the manufacturing facility on the next automobiles:2011-2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2011-2012 Dodge Caliber
2011-2012 Dodge Challenger
2011 Dodge Dakota
2011-2012 Dodge Durango
2011-2012 Jeep Liberty
2011-2012 Dodge minivans
2011 Dodge Nitro
2011-2012 Dodge Ram (all fashions)
2011-2012 Jeep Wrangler

Upgrading from AM/FM radio to the RHB navigation radioVehicle being upgraded from (AM/FM solely) the next is required:

• RADIO REMOVAL
• SDARS/NAVIGATION ANTENNA CABLE INSTALLATION
• ANTENNA REPLACEMENT
• RADIO INSTALLATION

Vehicle being upgraded from (AM/FM and SATELLITE RADIO) the next is required:

• RADIO REMOVAL
• ANTENNA REPLACEMENT
• RADIO INSTALLATION

2. Media Center 730N (mannequin RER, discontinued)Note: The “RER” gross sales code and “730N” designation was additionally used for 2008-2010 mannequin 12 months navigation radios. These radios used a low-speed bus system. The 2011 mannequin 12 months RER/730N radios had been made for the newer high-speed bus system. The radios are usually not appropriate – you can not set up 2008-2010 RER radios into 2011-up automobile, and you can not set up 2011 RER radios into prior mannequin 12 months automobiles. The RER/730N radio was changed by the brand new RHR/730N radio in January 2011.

• Premium navigation radio with built-in Uconnect Voice Command and Enhanced GPS
• 6.5″ TFT Display (400 x 240 pixels) with touchscreen LCD
• Single CD/DVD/MP3
• Audio enter jack
• 30 GB Hard Drive (16.3GB usable)
• Album art work
• USB copy solely
• SIRIUS Satellite Radio®
• Harmon GPS navigation
• Uconnect voice command of cellphone, radio & music
• iPod Control
• Dead reckoning
• Split-screen functionality
• Voice command of navigation
• Includes iPod® Control cable, prices iPod appropriate gadgets and permits distant management of music by way of radio or steering wheel controls

RER Specifications and options:

Other:

• UConnect® communications system, built-in
• Bluetooth connectivity

3. Media Center 730N (mannequin RHR, substitute for mannequin RER)

• Ordering opened on January 12, 2011
• Production begin January 17, 2011
• Optional on Limited and Overland; Standard on Overland Summit; Standard on 2012 SRT8
• AM/FM/CD/DVD/MP3/HDD/NAV
• 30GB exhausting drive (11GB usable) for 2011 fashions; 40GB/20 usable for 2012 fashions)
• 6.5″ TFT Display (400 x 240 pixels) with touchscreen LCD
• 2D & 3D chook’s eye view of roads
• AAC compressed format added to WMA and MP3
• Adaptive voice studying
• Album artwork added to music data
• AUX enter for any machine with audio out functionality
• Bluetooth superior audio distribution
• Bluetooth streaming audio by way of A2DP (Report Control)
• Bluetooth Device HMI management (AVRCP1.4)
• Control gadgets by way of contact display screen
• Conference name options & mute key added
• Dead reckoning
• Displays video output on radio headunit show
• Dual FM Tuner with RDS
• Enhanced graphics/pace
• Extended playlist supervisor (file editor)
• Flash drive playback by way of USB ports
• Gracenotes Music Management “Play” features
• Harmon primarily based navigation
• HDD backup recordsdata to USB flash drive (by way of engineering menu)
• Multi-Route Calculation
• ID3 TAG Editor for music record customization
• iPhone 4 compatibility (4.0/4.1)
• JPEG photograph viewer
• HMI for media (time, search, pause, play)
• Junction view added for freeway exits
• Media search utilizing alphabetical menu
• Menu – HMI for Media (time, search, pause, play)
• Mute & un-mute button added to voice management
• “My Trips” customizable route plans
• Optimized AM tuner
• Point of Interest (POI) search enhancements
• Rear park help digital camera view
• Seamless voice tree
• SIRIUS Satellite Radio®
• SIRIUS Traffic
• SIRIUS Travel Link
• Split-screen functionality
• Support as much as 8 simultaneous gadgets (vs. 3 on the RER)
• Supports AAC, MP3, WMA from USB, CD, DVD, or HDD
• Synchronize as much as 2 iPods & 2 MTP gadgets
• Two simultaneous video output sources
• World Tuner Support
• USB – 2.0 port interface
• USB – 2nd location added, helps headunit hub
• USB – Copy solely
• USB – Device cost functionality (1 amp max)
• USB – Digital interface for iPod/iPhone & MTP gadgets (Play for Sure)
• USB – Increased switch charges (USB 2.0)
• USB – Supports 8 simultaneous audio output sources (vs. 3 on RER)
• Voice Command – Automatic Phonetic Transcription (G2P)
• Voice Command – Destination enter
• Voice Command – Extended VR for hottest POI’s
• Voice Command – Gracenote music recordsdata
• Voice Command – Gracenote menu instructions (“Play Beatles”, “Play extra like this”)
• Voice Command – Hang up/dial/obtain calls/ignore calls
• Voice Command – Improved POI search utilizing fuzzy logic
• Voice Command – Manual dialing pad by way of contact display screen
• Voice Command – Navigation
• Voice Command – Phone, radio & music

The RHR navigation radio is obtainable from the manufacturing facility on the next automobiles:2011-2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2011-2012 Dodge Avenger
2011-2012 Dodge Challenger
2011-2012 Dodge Durango
2011-2012 Jeep Liberty
2011-2012 Dodge minivans
2011 Dodge Nitro
2011-2012 Dodge Ram (all fashions)
2011-2012 Chrysler Sebring/Chrysler 200
2011-2012 Jeep Wrangler
Upgrading to the RHR radioIf the automobile is provided with a decrease line radio and Uconnect palms free module, the automobiles microphone and USB port is not going to be wired to the brand new RHR radio, however to the outdated HFM module. The RHR radio has an inner Uconnect module.If putting in a RHR radio and the automobile had been outfitted with a decrease line radio and Uconnect palms free module, set up the MOPAR Hand Free Module adaptor wiring harness for Uconnect Hands Free Module (HFM) outfitted automobiles (p/n 82211666) and USB cable (p/n 68068278AA) for Remote USB Port outfitted automobiles. This will enable the mirror mounted microphones and distant USB port to be hooked as much as the brand new RHR radio.The RHR radio makes use of a twin satellite tv for pc radio/GPS antenna. All 2011 mannequin 12 months automobiles that got here with a navigation radio will have already got this antenna from the manufacturing facility.Parts:1. 82211666 Microphone Harness (for automobiles outfitted with mirror mounted microphone) ($108.00 MSRP)2. 68068278AA USB Jumper Cable (male mini USB connectors on each ends) ($17.35 MSRP)3. Dual satellite tv for pc radio/GPS antenna ($?? MSRP)Installation:1. Install the Mopar HFM microphone adaptor wiring harness.2. Install the Mopar USB cable from the rear of RHR radio to the distant USB port inline connector close to the shifter meeting within the heart console.Note: It is critical to unplug the unique Uconnect Hands Free module. This will stop a battle with the brand new RHR radio Uconnect Module and outdated unique Hands Free Module.Note: The VIN should be up to date (by a supplier) with the gross sales code of the added radio with the intention to allow system performance.RHR radio kit installation guide (PDF)