How to Set up Apple CarPlay in the Jeep Grand Cherokee

New Jeep Grand Cherokee InventoryHave you just recently purchased a new Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped with Apple CarPlay? Are you having difficulty getting your iPhone synced to your infotainment system? If so, allow our Dan Cummins Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership serving the Lexington area to help and explain how you can utilize this highly sought-after technology!

Getting Started With Apple CarPlay

First things first, before you attempt to engage Apple CarPlay in your Jeep Grand Cherokee, you will want to make sure that your iPhone (5 or newer) is updated with Apple’s most recent operating system/software. Once you’ve ensured that your smartphone is up to date, follow these simple steps to get connected:

• Step 1: Locate the USB port located directly below your Jeep’s infotainment system.

• Step 2: Plug a genuine Apple USB cable into the port, while also plugging the charging side of the lighting to USB cable into your iPhone.

• Step 3: Once your phone has been plugged in, press the Apple CarPlay icon on the lower right-hand side of the infotainment screen. If for some reason you receive an error message saying “device not found” or “this accessory may not be supported,” it is more than likely due to an off-brand or damaged cable.

• Step 4: The first time you use Apple CarPlay, a consent screen will appear asking you to agree to terms and conditions. Once you confirm, it will ask if you would like to Enable CarPlay Once, Always Enable, or Cancel. Select your preferred option and confirm.

• Step 5: Once you’ve done this, an Apple CarPlay icon will appear on your display screen; touch the icon and you will be redirected to the Apple CarPlay main menu, complete with a variety of apps from your iPhone.

How Do I Use Apps Through Apple CarPlay?

The simplest way to take advantage of your Apple CarPlay apps is through Siri®, Apple’s voice recognition feature. Through voice command, Siri has the ability to read and respond to text messages, place and receive phone calls, play music, provide a weather forecast, or even let you know what movies are playing nearby. To use Siri, press and hold the voice command button on your steering wheel. Once you receive a response, ask Siri to perform tasks using verbal commands.

Learn More From Our CDJR Dealer Near Lexington

If you’re ready to put these convenient functions to use, feel free to contact us here at Dan Cummins CDJR, where our professionals can get you set up behind the wheel of a brand-new Jeep Grand Cherokee for a test drive!

 

Posted in Jeep, Jeep Model Features | No Comments »