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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

99-6536

ATTENTION: With the key out of the ignition,

disconnect the negative battery terminal

before installing this product. Ensure that all

installation connections are secure before

cycling the ignition to test this product.

NOTE: Refer also to the instructions included

with the aftermarket radio.

KIT FEATURES

• ISO DIN radio provision with pocket

• ISO DDIN radio provision

• Retains audio controls on the steering wheel

• Retains the factory backup camera

•

Touchscreen display for climate and personalization features

•

Painted: Bronze - 99-6536BZ, Silver - 99-6536S

KIT COMPONENTS

• A) Radio trim panel with touchscreen display • B) Radio brackets • C) Pocket • D) #8 x 3/8" Phillips screws (4) • E) Panel clips (10)

• F) Wiring harness (not shown) • G) Antenna adapter (not shown)

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Panel removal tool • Phillips screwdriver

• 9/32" Socket wrench • 5.5mm Socket wrench

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dash Disassembly ..................................................2

Kit Preparation .......................................................3

Kit Assembly

–ISO DIN radio provision with pocket ..................4

–ISO DDIN radio provision .....................................4

Axxess Interface Installation ............................5-14

WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

Wiring Harness: Axxess interface built into

touchscreen

Antenna Adapter: Included with kit

A B C D E

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014-2017

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Summary of content (16 pages)

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99-6536 I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014-2017 Visit MetraOnline.
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DASH DISASSEMBLY 1. Using the panel removal tool, gently unclip, unplug, and remove the climate control panel. (Figure A) 2. Remove (4) 9/32" screws securing the radio/display screen, and then unplug and remove. (Figure B) 3. Remove (3) 5.5mm screws securing the black control module in the sub-dash, and then relocate lower to allow clearance for the aftermarket radio. (Figure C) (Figure A) Continue to Kit Preparation (Figure C) (Figure B) 2 386.257.1187 | MetraOnline.
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KIT PREPARATION From the factory radio/climate control panel: 1. Unclip the A/C vents from the back of the panel. (Figure A) To the 99-6536 radio trim panel: 1. Attach the A/C vents to the back of the panel. (Figure B) 2. Attach the (10) panel clips provided in this kit to the clips on the back of the panel. Continue to Kit Assembly (Figure A) (Figure B) REV.
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KIT ASSEMBLY ISO DIN radio provision with pocket ISO DDIN radio provision 1. Attach the pocket to the radio brackets using the (4) #8 x 3/8" Phillips screws provided in this kit. (Figure A) 1. Attach the radio brackets to the radio using the screws supplied with the radio. (Figure A) 2. Remove the metal DIN sleeve and trim ring from the aftermarket radio. 2. Reconnect the negative battery terminal and prepare for the Axxess interface installation. 3.
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AXXESS INTERFACE INSTALLATION INTERFACE FEATURES TABLE OF CONTENTS • • • • • • • • • Connections For Models without an Amplifier.............................................................................................6 For Models with an Amplifier...................................................................................................7 3.5mm Jack Steering Wheel Control Retention......................................................................8 Installation..............................
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CONNECTIONS Attention! This interface will work with models that are either non-amplified, or amplified. Please follow the instructions carefully for your model vehicle. Failure to do so will result in either no sound, or low sound. If you are unsure if your vehicle is factory amplified or not, please contact your local dealership. From the 6536 harness to the aftermarket radio, connect as indicated: For Models Without a Factory Amplifier: • Gray wire to the right front (+) speaker output.
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CONNECTIONS (CONT.) Attention! This interface will work with models that are either non-amplified, or amplified. Please follow the instructions carefully for your model vehicle. Failure to do so will result in either no sound, or low sound. If you are unsure if your vehicle is factory amplified or not, please contact your local dealership. The following (3) wires are only for multimedia/navigation radios that require these wires.
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CONNECTIONS 3.5mm jack steering wheel control retention: The 3.5mm jack is to be used to retain audio controls on the steering wheel. • For the radios listed below: Connect the female 3.5mm connector with stripped leads to the male 3.5mm SWC jack from the 6536 harness. Any remaining wires tape off and disregard. • Eclipse: Connect the steering wheel control wire, normally Brown, to the Brown/White wire from the connector.
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INSTALLATION ATTENTION: It is highly advisable to read the following steps beforehand, to ensure a clear understanding of what is to be expected. The following steps must be done in the order that they are numbered. With the vehicle completely off: 1. Locate the factory antenna connector in the dash and complete all necessary connections to the radio. Use the antenna adapter provided to adapt the factory antenna connector to the aftermarket radio. 2.
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TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY OPERATION Climate Control screen Heated/Cooled Seats screen • This is the climate control screen which will be displayed on the touchscreen display. This is considered the Main Menu screen. • This is the Heated/Cooled Seats, Heated Steering, and Mirror Dimming screen which will be displayed on the touchscreen display.
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TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY OPERATION (CONT.) Settings screen • Display • Backlight - For controlling the color of the buttons and back-light intensity.
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROL SETTINGS Remap Button screen Dual Assign screen • • The interface has the ability to change the button assignment for the steering wheel control audio buttons, except Volume-Up and Volume-Down. Follow the prompts on the touchscreen display to remap the steering wheel control audio button(s) to your liking. Note: The aftermarket radio may not have all of these commands.
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROL SETTINGS Select Radio screen • To show which brand radio is “auto detected” to the interface, press the “Autodetect” button. The radio detected will have a filled in circle. If the incorrect radio is shown, select the proper radio. (CONT.) Following is a list of radio manufacturers that the interface presently acknowledges. Others may be added at a later date. Universal “2 or 3 wire” radios can show up as any of these radio manufacturers.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Resetting the Axxess interface Option # 1 1. With everything connected and the car running. 2. Hold the bottom (2) buttons for (3) seconds, then release. (Figure A) (The screen will turn black and then the vehicle selection screen will appear) 3. Select your vehicle and wait till the “SWC Configured” appears on the screen. 4. Turn the ignition off and restart the vehicle, then test the Axxess interface. Option #2 (Figure A) 1.
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