Using This Feature; Controlling The Ipod Or External Usb Device Using Radio Buttons - Jeep Grand Cherokee 2012 Owner's Manual

without damaging it while closing the lid. If a cut out is
not available in the center console base, route the cable
away from the lid latch and in a place that will allow the
lid to close without damaging the cable.
Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to
the vehicle's iPod /USB/MP3 control system (iPod or
external USB device may take a few minutes to connect),
the audio device starts charging and is ready for use by
pressing radio switches, as described below.
NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely dis-
charged, it may not communicate with the iPod /USB/
MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained.
Leaving the audio device connected to the iPod /USB/
MP3 control system may charge it to the required level.
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Using This Feature

By using iPod cable or external USB device to connect to
USB port:
• The audio device can be played on the vehicle's sound
system, providing metadata (artist, track title, album,
etc.) information on the radio display.
• The audio device can be controlled using the radio
buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod contents.
• The audio device battery charges when plugged into
the USB/AUX connector (if supported by the specific
audio device)
Controlling The iPod Or External USB Device
Using Radio Buttons
To get into the iPod /USB/MP3 control mode and access
a connected audio device, either press the "AUX" button
on the radio faceplate or press the VR button and say
USB or Switch to USB . Once in the iPod /USB/MP3
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