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Pairing to an Android smartphone via Android Auto
When you connect an Android smartphone to the vehicle with Android Auto, you can run and 
control Apps on the phone through the widescreen using its user-friendly interface.
1 To use Android Auto, first check the following.
 \225Visit the Android Auto website at https://www.android.com/auto to check the list of 
countries, device types, and models that support Android Auto.
 \225Download and install the Android Auto App from Google Play Store. It is not possible 
to install Android Auto in countries that do not support the feature.
2 On the All Menus screen, press 
Setup >
 Device Connections  >
 Android 
Auto and select the Enable Android Auto checkbox.
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Select  Use Split Screen at Android Auto screen to show split screen when using 
Android Auto.
3 Connect a smartphone to the USB port on the vehicle by using the 
provided USB cable.
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When the connection is made for the first time, the system screen displays a 
notification window. Check the details and then press OK.
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To end the Android Auto and disconnect from the smartphone, remove the USB cable 
from the system.
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Do not repeatedly connect and remove the USB connector within a short time. It may 
cause device errors or system failures.
4 When the smartphone is locked, unlock it first and then consent to the 
use of Android Auto.
When the smartphone is recognized successfully, the Android Auto menu is activated on 
the All Menus screen.  
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Pairing to an iPhone via Apple CarPlay
After you connect an iPhone to the vehicle with Apple CarPlay, you can run and control Apps 
on the phone through the system screen.
1 To use Apple CarPlay, first check the following:
 \225For iPhone models that support Apple CarPlay, visit the Apple website at 
https://www.
apple.com/ios/carplay .
 \225Make sure Apple CarPlay and Siri are enabled in your iPhone settings. If you do not 
see options for Apple CarPlay or Siri, update to the latest iOS version.\
2 On the All Menus screen, press Setup  >
 Device Connections  >
 Apple 
CarPlay and then check Enable Apple CarPlay.
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Select  Use Split Screen at Apple CarPlay screen to show split screen when using 
Apple CarPlay.
3 Connect an iPhone to the USB port on the vehicle by using the provided 
USB cable.
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When the connection is made for the first time, the system screen displays a 
notification window. Check the details and then press OK.
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To end the Apple CarPlay and disconnect from the iPhone, remove the USB cable 
from the system.
  \334\334Caution
Do not repeatedly connect and remove the USB connector within a short time. It may 
cause device errors or system failures.
4 When the iPhone is locked, unlock it first and then consent to the use of 
Apple CarPlay.
When the iPhone is recognized successfully, the Apple CarPlay menu is activated on the 
All Menus screen.