Audio/Video/Entertainment/Connectivity (Service Information): Description

Several combinations of radio receivers and speaker configurations are offered. Uconnect® 3 with a 5 inch integral touchscreen, Uconnect® 4 with either a 7 or 8.4 inch integral touchscreen, Uconnect® 4 NAV with an 8.4 inch integral touchscreen or Uconnect® 4C NAV with an 8.4 inch integral touchscreen.

The audio system operates on a non-switched fused B(+) battery current source and is turned ON or OFF by electronic messages received over the Controller Area Network (CAN) data bus so that the system will only operate when the status of the ignition switch is RUN or Accessory.

The radios can be identified by its sales code. An optional navigation radio is available on this vehicle, for more information Refer to DESCRIPTION .

All of the radios have an integrated Hands Free Module (HFM). There is no external HFM because all hands free functions are integrated into the radio.

The audio system includes the following components:

• Antenna and Antenna Module, if equipped, (radio, satellite, GPS, cellular). Refer to ANTENNA, SATELLITE, AUDIO, DESCRIPTION  or MODULE, DIGITAL AUDIO BROADCASTING ANTENNA, DESCRIPTION .
• Media Hub. Refer to MEDIA HUB, DESCRIPTION .
• Audio amplifier (if equipped). Refer to AMPLIFIER, DESCRIPTION .
• Radio. Refer to RADIO, DESCRIPTION .
• Remote radio switches (if equipped). Refer to SWITCH, REMOTE RADIO, DESCRIPTION .
• Speakers. Refer to SPEAKER, DESCRIPTION .

Certain functions and features of the audio system rely upon resources shared with other electronic modules in the vehicle over the Controller Area Network - Interior High Speed (CAN-IHS) data bus. The data bus allows the sharing of various kinds of information. For diagnosis of these electronic modules or the CAN data bus, the use of a scan tool and the proper diagnostic procedure information is recommended.