2014-2017 Jeep WK2 Grand Cherokee Factory Radios

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2014 Grand Cherokee RA3/RA4 radio display examples

Additional info and notes

 

Navigation parts

The RA4 navigation module acquires GPS place information via a roof-mounted mixture antenna that additionally receives satellite tv for pc audio and mobile indicators. The radio head unit incorporates the central parts of the navigation system. In addition to a 213 mm (8.4 inch) coloration digital touchscreen show, a navigation module is inner and integral to every radio that’s outfitted with navigation functionality. The navigation module incorporates the entire navigation system {hardware} and software program. Hardware contains the GPS receiver, an digital gyroscope, a microcontroller and flash reminiscence for system software program and map information storage. The navigation system software program in addition to the map information is flash programmable via the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port.

For security causes some enter, modifying and setting options of the navigation system are restricted when the car is in movement or when a hands-free cellphone name is lively. This contains many options that require touchscreen inputs. However, lots of those self same options disabled for touchscreen inputs stay enabled for UconnectT Hands-Free VR inputs.

Navigation updates

All automobiles have their authentic map and Points-Of-Interest (POI) information saved in nonvolatile flash reminiscence integral to the navigation module and inner to the radio. The initially put in information is predicated upon the marketplace for which the car was manufactured. Navigation System map and Point-Of-Interest (POI) information updates could turn into accessible often via the Navteq Maps site (www.navigation.com). The up to date info in addition to some further function purposes will be downloaded and copied to Universal Serial Bus (USB) media for switch and set up to the navigation module throughout the Radio Receiver Module (RRM) (also called the radio or the pinnacle unit) within the car. These are fee-based purposes and updates, that are made on the choice and expense of the shopper.

RA3 & RA4 radio firmware updates for 2015 mannequin yr automobiles

Issue: after a software program reflash, satellite tv for pc and/or navigation doesn’t perform

All 2015 mannequin yr RA3/RA4 radios require completely different software program than what was used on prior mannequin yr automobiles. 2015 mannequin yr RA3 and RA4 radios require 2015 mannequin yr software program. Prior mannequin yr software program MUST NOT BE FLASHED INTO 2015 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES.

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If the radio’s software program is up to date and the car now displays the topic concern, it is a sign that the mistaken software program was inadvertently put in. Always use the car’s VIN and the obtain web site to make sure the present and correct software program is being downloaded. If another model software program is put in on a MY15 radio (for instance: 14.25.5 or 14.05.3) the Navigation and SXM will now not perform.

The technician will discover that on a RA4 radio that the navigation display will say Navigation is being activated. In addition, the SXM could appear to be working however the sound shall be nothing however static. Viewing on the “SETTINGS” and “SYSTEM INFORMATION” menu, it will likely be observed that the software program stage shall be indicated and that every one different areas are clean.

SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio

In regards to SiriusXm channels, there are some slight variances when in comparison with the SiriusXM channels accessible on different sorts of radios. Both have related music and information channels, the variations are associated to a small variety of particular sports activities and talks exhibits. For instance, Howard Stern’s speak present shouldn’t be accessible whereas Oprah Radio, Opie & Anthony Show, NHL, and MLB channels are solely accessible on these new radios.

Uconnect™ Access (accessible on RA3 and RA4 radios solely)

NOTE for CANADA Uconnect Access shouldn’t be accessible in Canada nor can or not it’s added at a future cut-off date. There is not any definitive date when Uconnect Access companies shall be accessible in Canada. Numerous obstacles presently forestall the Canadian launch of Uconnect Access together with availability of the underlying mobile expertise in Canada.

With Uconnect Access, house owners now have emergency and distant car options and apps accessible. In-vehicle options embrace, 9-1-1 Call, and Roadside Assistance Call. Your car can also be able to distant car options equivalent to Remote Start, Remote Door Lock/Unlock, and Remote Horn and Lights , by being registered and utilizing a suitable smartphone.

Your car could include a complimentary trial interval to be used of the Uconnect Access options. To activate the trial, you could first register with Uconnect. See the easy registration steps under. Once registered, Uconnect Access prospects should buy further options and Apps as they turn into accessible. After the trial interval, you possibly can subscribe for continued service. For further info, contact Uconnect Customer Care at 855-792-4241.

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Uconnect Access Remote Vehicle Features
Uconnect Access additionally has plenty of distant car options which might be operated utilizing a suitable smartphone. To use these options, begin by downloading the Uconnect Mobile App. You should first have registered for Uconnect Access.

Commands that go the gap
Start your engine, unlock your door or flash your headlights – from virtually wherever. Just ship a distant command out of your pc or smartphone.

Remote Door Lock/Unlock
The Remote Door Lock/Unlock function gives prospects the power to lock or unlock their car driver door by the Mopar Owner Center, Uconnect™ Access App, or Uconnect™ Call Center.

Remote Horn and Lights
The Remote Horn and Lights function makes it straightforward to find a car even in a darkish, crowded or noisy parking space by activating the horn and lights.

Remote Start
The Remote Vehicle Start function gives a handy approach to begin a car remotely utilizing the Mopar Owner Center or Uconnect™ Access App.

Theft Alarm Notification
You can select to obtain a textual content or e-mail alert anytime your car’s manufacturing facility theft alarm is activated.

Stolen Vehicle Assistance
If your car is ever stolen, Uconnect® can present your car location to police to assist them monitor it down.

Roadside Assistance Call
If you get a flat tire, or want a tow, simply press the Assist button in your rearview mirror and also you’ll be related to somebody who may help. Roadside Assistance will know what car you’re driving and its location. Additional charges could apply for Roadside Assistance.

Connected Performance (SRT solely)
With SRT® Performance Pages Plus, you don’t want an SD card or a USB to save lots of your greatest instances. Just press a button to ship your outcomes to the Web, the place you possibly can monitor and share your private bests.

BING™. And you’re in your means
Search for native factors of curiosity, then press a button to name your vacation spot or ship its location to your dealer-installed navigation system. Bing™ is voice-activated that can assist you keep targeted on driving, and contains star scores that can assist you discover the top-rated eating places, retailers, gasoline stations and extra.

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WiFi Hotspot
Vehicles outfitted with the Uconnect Access system can turn into a Wi-Fi sizzling spot with fee of a day by day, weekly or month-to-month subscription choice. This system permits using the car as a Wi-Fi sizzling spot for connecting shopper Wi-Fi units to the web via a Wi-Fi antenna and an embedded mobile connection which might be inner and integral to the Radio Receiver Module (RRM) (also called the radio or the pinnacle unit), and the exterior mobile mixture antenna.

Voice your choices
Access your favourite playlist in your MP3 participant or USB drive with easy voice instructions. Switch between music sources. Ask for instructions to a sure handle. Change the cabin temperature. Or make a name. Uconnect Voice Commands mean you can hold your eyes on the highway and hold shifting.

Voice Texting
Powerful, cloud-based voice recognition permits you to dictate free type textual content messages, and ship them out of your Bluetooth-enabled Android or Blackberry cellphone with out taking your arms off the wheel of focus from the highway.


Emergency 9-1-1 Call

If a connection between the car and a 9-1-1 operator is made, the 9-1-1 Call system could transmit sure car info to a 9-1-1 operator, together with the final identified GPS coordinates of your car. If a connection is made between a 9-1-1 operator and your car, you perceive and agree that 9-1-1 operators could file conversations and sounds in your automotive upon connection and consent to such recordings. Your car MUST have a working electrical system for the 9-1-1 Call system, amongst others, to function. IF YOUR VEHICLE LOSES BATTERY POWER FOR ANY REASON (INCLUDING DURING OR AFTER AN ACCIDENT) THE 9-1-1 CALL SYSTEM, AMONG OTHER VEHICLES SYSTEMS, WILL NOT OPERATE.
RA3 and RA4 radio reset/tender reboot

THE SOFT REBOOT FUNCTION SHOULD BE USED RATHER THAN DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY CABLE OR PULLING THE RADIO FUSE. Press Mute + Browse/Enter, launch keys when radio shuts down (black display). If that doesn’t work, strive urgent the “Back” and “Screen off” buttons concurrently for five seconds.

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