Connecting the ipodĥ, Connecting the ipod – Dodge 2011 Ram User Manual
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This feature allows an iPod
to be plugged into the
vehicle’s sound system through a 16–pin connector, using
the provided interface cable.
iPod
control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod
and iPhone
devices. Some iPod software versions may
not fully support the iPod
control features. Please visit
Apple’s website for software updates.
NOTE:
• If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate
Uconnect Multimedia radio user’s manual for iPod or
external USB device support capability.
• Connecting an iPod to the AUX port located in the
radio faceplate, plays media, but does not use the
iPod
control feature to control the connected device.
Connecting The iPod
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Use the provided connection cable to connect an iPod
to
the vehicle’s 16–pin connector port (which is located in
the glove compartment on some vehicles). Once the
iPod
is connected and synchronized to the vehicle’s
iPod
control system (iPod may take a few seconds to
connect), the iPod
starts charging and is ready for use
by pressing radio switches, as described below.
NOTE:
• It may be necessary to remove the connector pin
protection cap from the 16–pin connector port, prior to
connecting the cable.
• If the iPod battery is completely discharged, it may
not communicate with the iPod
control system until
a minimum charge is attained. Leaving the iPod
connected to the iPod
control system may charge it to
the required level.
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