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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
Features
After you have connected your iPhone to the system via the 2.5A USB port ( ),
use the following procedure to set up Apple CarPlay. Use of Apple CarPlay will result
in the transmission of certain user and vehi cle information (such as vehicle location,
speed, and status) to your iPhone to enha nce the Apple CarPlay experience. You will
need to consent to the sharing of this information on the information screen.
■Enabling Apple CarPlay
Enable Once: Allows only once. (Prompt
shows again next time.)
Always Enable: Allows anytime. (Prompt
does not show again.)
Cancel: Does not allow this consent.
You may change the consent settings under
the Smartphone Settings menu.
■Setting Up Apple CarPlay1Setting Up Apple CarPlay
You can also use the method below to set up Apple
CarPlay:
Press the SETTINGS Select Smartphone
Settings Apple CarPlay Device List
Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your iP hone by Apple CarPlay is
governed by the Apple iOS terms and conditions and
Apple’s Privacy Policy.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid Auto
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Features
Android Auto
When you connect an Android phone to the audio system via the 2.5A USB port
( ), Android Auto is automatically initiated. When connected via Android Auto,
you can use the information screen to acce ss the Phone, Google Maps (Navigation),
Google Play Music, and Google Now functions. When you first use Android Auto, a
tutorial will appear on the screen.
We recommend that you comple te this tutorial while safely parked before using
Android Auto.
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1Android Auto
To use Android Auto, you need to download the
Android Auto app from Google Play to your
smartphone.
Only Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later versions are
compatible with Android Auto.
Bluetooth A2DP cannot be used with Android Auto
phone.
Park in a safe place befo re connecting your Android
phone to Android Auto and when launching any
compatible apps.
To use Android Auto, connect the USB cable to the
2.5A USB port ( ).
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When your Android phone is connected to Android
Auto, it is not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio.
However, other previously paired phones can stream
audio via Bluetooth ® while Android Auto is
connected. 2 Phone Setup P. 403
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Features
When you connect an Android phone to the unit via the 2.5A USB port ( ),
Android Auto is automatically initiated.
■Enabling Android Auto
Enable Once: Allows only once. (Prompt
shows again next time.)
Always Enable : Allows anytime. (Prompt
does not show again.)
Cancel : Does not allow this consent.
You may change the consent settings under
the Smartphone Settings menu.
■Auto Pairing Connection
1Enabling Android Auto
Only initialize Android Au to when you are safely
parked. When Android Auto first detects your phone,
you will need to set up your phone so that auto
pairing is possibl e. Refer to the instruction manual
that came with your phone.
You can use the method below to change Android
Auto settings after you have completed the initial
setup:
Press the SETTINGSSelect Smartphone
Settings Android Auto Device List
Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your phone by Android Auto is
governed by Google’s Privacy Policy.
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uuAudio Error Messages uiPod/USB Flash Drive
Features
iPod/USB Flash Drive
If an error occurs while play ing an iPod or USB flash driv e, you may see the following
error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.
Error MessageSolution
Communication error
detected. When safe, please
reconnect your device.Appears when there is a problem with the audio system. Check if the device is compatible with the
audio system.
This USB device is
incompatible. Please see
your owner’s manual for
more details.
Appears when an incompatible device is connected. Disconnect the device. Then turn the audio system
off, and turn it on again. Do not reco nnect the device that caused the error.
This version of iOS is not
supported.Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected. If it appears when a supported iPod is connected,
update the iPod software to the newer version.
There is an authentication
error. When safe, please
reconnect your device.
Appears when the system does not acknowledge the iPod. Reconnect the iPod.
This function is not available
because the system has
encountered a file error or a
DRM protected file.
Appears when you select the grayed-out option on the screen while displaying the DRM or an
unsupported format file.
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uuAudio Error Messages uiPod/USB Flash Drive
Features
Error MessageSolution
There is no data detected.
When safe, please check
your device and try again.
Appears when the iPod is empty.
Appears when the USB flash drive is empty or there are no MP3, WMA, or AAC files in the USB flash
drive.
Check that compatible files are stored on the device.
UnsupportedAppears when an unsupported device is connected . If it appears when a supported device is
connected, reconnect the device.
USB hubs are not supported.
To listen to audio, directly
connect device to USB port.Appears when the USB device is connected via the USB hubs. Disconnect the USB hubs and directly
connect the device to the USB port (2.5A).
iPod
USB flash drive
iPod and USB flash drive
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uuAudio Error Messages uPandora®
Features
Pandora ®
If an error occurs while playing Pandora ®, you may see the following error messages.
If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.
Error MessageSolution
This USB device is incompatib le. Please see your owner’s
manual for more details.Appears when an incompatible device is connected. Disconnect
the device. Then turn the audio system off, and turn it again. Do
not reconnect the device that caused the error.
There is an unsupported device detected. When safe, please
reconnect your device.Appears when there is a problem with the audio system. Check if
the device is compatible with the audio system.
No stations have been created. When safe, please create a
station on the device.
Appears when there is no station list on the device. Use the device
to create a station.There is no active station.
This PANDORA station is currently not available. Please select
another station.
Music licenses force us to limi t the number of tracks you may
skip each hour.Appears when you try to skip a track over the predetermined
number of times in an hour.
The system is unable to save rating.
The system is unable to save bookmark.
or
The system is unable to skip.
Appears when the commanded operation is failed. Try again later.
There is no data available.Appears when no data is available with Pandora® activated.
Reboot the app and reconnect the device.
U.S. models
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uuAudio Error Messages uApple CarPlay/Android Auto
Features
Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
If an error occurs while using the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, you may see the
following error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.
Error MessageSolution
A charging error has occurred with the connected device.
When safe, please check the compatibility of the device and
USB cable. Please see your ow ner's manual for more details.
This USB device is incompatib le. Please see your owner's
manual for more details.
Appears when an incompatible device is connected. Disconnect
the device. Then turn the audio system off, and turn it again. Do
not reconnect the device that caused the error.
Unable to start Appl e CarPlay. When safe, please confirm the
USB connection.Appears when Apple CarPlay or A ndroid Auto fails to recognize
your device.
Check if your device is compatib le with Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto, or the latest version of the app is installed on your device.
Unable to start Andr oid Auto. When safe, please confirm the
USB connection.
Unable to start Appl e CarPlay. When safe, please try again.Appears when Apple CarPlay or A ndroid Auto fails to recognize
your device.
Reconnect your device and try again.
Unable to start Android Auto. When safe, please try again.
Unable to start Apple CarPlay with your device. Your device is
connected in digital audio mode.Appears when your connected device is incompatible with Apple
CarPlay.
Check if your device is comp atible with Apple CarPlay.
Information Screen
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uCompatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives
Features
Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives
• A USB flash drive of 256 MB or higher is recommended.
• Some digital audio players may not be compatible.
• Some USB flash drives (e.g., a device with security lockout) may not work.
• Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.
• Some versions of MP3, WMA, or AAC formats may be unsupported.
■iPod and iPhone Model Compatibility
Model
iPod (5th generation)
iPod classic 80GB/160GB (launch in 2007)
iPod classic 120GB (launch in 2008)
iPod classic 160GB (launch in 2009)
iPod nano (1st to 7th generation) released between 2005 and 2012
iPod touch (1st to 5th generation) released between 2007 and 2012
iPhone 3G/iPhone 3GS/iPhone 4/iPhone 4s /iPhone 5/iPhone 5c/iPhone 5s/iPhone 6/
iPhone 6s/iPhone 7
■USB Flash Drives
1 iPod and iPhone Model Compatibility
This system may not work with all software versions
of these devices.
1USB Flash Drives
Files on the USB flash drive are played in their stored
order. This order may be different from the order
displayed on your PC or device.
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uuRear Entertainment System (RES)*uRear Control Panel Operation
Features
Rear Control Panel Operation
The rear passengers can operate the system with the rear control panel.
(Play/Pause) Button
Press to play or pause the playback.
TITLE SCROLL Button
Press to display the track title, artist,
and other text information. MENU Button
Press to display the audio menu.
SETUP Button
Press to display the setup items.
CANCEL Button
Press to go back to the previous display or operation. 3
, 4 , , and ENTER Buttons
Use 3 , 4 , , or to highlight a
menu item, and press the ENTER
button to make a selection.
Models with RES
CATEGORY Bar
Press to change the category (SiriusXM ®).
(Power) Button
Press to turn the system
on or off (when rear
power is turned on).
Audio Source Button
Press to select the audio source.
(Light-up) Button
Press to illuminate the
buttons on the rear
control panel.
TUNE/SKIP Bar
Press or to search up and down the
selected band for a station with a strong signal
(FM/AM).
Press or to change tracks. Press and
hold to move rapidly within a track/file (Disc/
USB/DVD).
CH/FOLDER Bar
Press to change the channel (Radio) or
folder (Disc/USB).
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Features
(Play/Pause) Button
Press to play or pause the playback.TITLE SCROLL Button
Press to display the track title, artist, and other text information.MENU Button
Press to display the audio menu.
SETUP Button
Press to display the setup items.
CANCEL Button
Press to go back to the previous display or operation.
Models with ultrawide RES
CATEGORY Bar
Press to change the category (SiriusXM ®).
DUAL Button
Press to change the screen mode to dual. SWAP Button
Press to swap left side screen and right side screen.
(Power) Button
Press to turn the system
on or off (when rear
power is turned on).
SINGLE Button
Press to change the screen mode to single.
(Light-up) Button
Press to illuminate the
buttons on the rear
control panel.
TUNE/SKIP Bar
Press or to search up and down the
selected band for a station with a strong signal
(FM/AM).
Press or to change tracks. Press and
hold to move rapidly within a track/file (Disc/
USB/DVD).
CH/FOLDER Bar
Press to change the channel (Radio) or
folder (Disc/USB). SOURCE Button
Press to select the audio source. Interface Dial,
3/4 //
(Directional) Buttons, and ENTER
Button
Rotate the interface dial or press
directional button to select items.
Press the ENTER button to make a
selection.
DVD bar
Press to change the DVD mode.
AUX bar
Press to change the input source
toggling through the auxiliary
input jack(s), HDMI port and USB
port (2.5A).
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