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In the event of a breakdown
Reconnecting the (+) terminal

► Raise lever A fully.
► Refit open clamp B on the (+) terminal.
►

Push clamp
B fully down.
►

Lower lever

A
to lock clamp B.
►

Depending on equipment, lower the plastic
cover on the

(+) terminal.
Do not force the lever when pressing on
it, as if the clamp is not positioned
correctly, locking will then not be possible.
Start the procedure again.
Following reconnection
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the
engine, to enable the electronic systems to
initialise.
If minor problems nevertheless persist following
this operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise
certain equipment:
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Remote control key or electronic key
(depending on version).
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Sunroof.
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Electric windows.
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Date and time.
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Preset radio stations.
The Stop & Start system may not be operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be available
again after a continuous period with the
vehicle immobilised, the duration of which
depends on the exterior temperature and the
state of charge of the battery (up to about 8
hours).
Towing the vehicle
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is
higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the
towed vehicle and must have a valid driving
licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground, always use an approved towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
A professional towing service must be
called if:
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Broken down on a motorway or main road.
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Not possible to put
the gearbox into neutral,
unlock the steering, or release the parking
brake.
–

Not possible to tow a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox, with the engine running.
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owing with only two wheels on the ground.
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Four-wheel drive vehicle.
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No approved towbar available.
Before towing the vehicle, it is essential
to put the vehicle in free-wheeling mode.
For more information on Free-wheeling, refer
to the corresponding section.
Electric motor
An electric vehicle cannot under any
circumstances be used to tow another
vehicle.
However, it may be used, for example, to exit
a rut.

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Touch screen BLUETOOTH audio system
Touch screen BLUETOOTH audio
system
Multimedia audio system -
Bluetooth
® telephone
The functions and settings described
vary according to the vehicle version and
configuration.
For safety reasons and because they
require sustained attention by the driver,
the following operations must be carried out
with the vehicle stationary and the ignition
on:
–

Pairing the smartphone with the system in
Bluetooth mode.
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Using the smartphone.
–


Changing the system settings and
configuration.
The system is protected in such a way that it will only operate in the vehicle.
The Energy Economy Mode message is
displayed when the system is about to enter
the corresponding mode.
First steps
With the engine running, a press mutes
the sound.
With the ignition off, a press turns the system on.
Increase or decrease the volume using
the thumbwheel on the left-hand side.
To access the menus, press this button on the touch screen.
Press the back arrow to go back a level.
To clean the screen, use a soft, non-abrasive cloth (e.g. spectacles cloth)
with no additional product.
Do not use sharp objects on the screen.
Do not touch the screen with wet hands.
Certain information is displayed permanently in
the upper bar of the touch screen:
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Air conditioning information (depending on
version).
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Bluetooth connection.
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Indication of location data sharing.
Selection of the audio source:
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FM/AM/DAB radio stations (depending on
equipment).
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elephone connected via Bluetooth and
Bluetooth multimedia broadcast (streaming).
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USB memory stick.
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Media player connected via the auxiliary
socket (depending on equipment).
In very hot conditions, the volume may
be limited to protect the system. It may
go into standby (screen and sound off) for at
least 5 minutes.
The return to normal takes place when the
temperature in the passenger compartment
has dropped.
Steering mounted controls
Steering mounted controls -
Type 1

Radio:
Select the previous/next preset radio
station.
Select the previous/next item in a menu or a list.
Media:
Select the previous/next track.
Select the previous/next item in a menu or a list.
Radio:
Short press: display the list of radio
stations.
Long press: update the list.
Media:
Short press: display the list of folders.
Long press: display the available sorting options.
Short press: change audio source (radio;
USB; AUX if equipment connected; CD;
streaming).

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Depending on the type of telephone, the
option is given to accept or not accept
the transfer of contacts and the call log.
Automatic reconnection
On return to the vehicle, if the last telephone
connected is present again, it is automatically
recognised and within about 30 seconds
of switching on the ignition, the pairing is
established automatically (Bluetooth activated).
Managing paired telephones
To connect or disconnect a paired telephone:Select the "Telephone" menu.
Press "Bluetooth " to display the list of
paired devices.
Press on the name of the telephone chosen in
the list to disconnect it.
Press again to connect it.
Deleting a telephone
Press the "Bluetooth " button.
Press "Manage connections".
In the displayed window select " Delete".
The list of paired devices is displayed.
Press on the name of the telephone to delete.
Receiving a call
An incoming call is announced by a ring and a
superimposed display in the screen.
To accept the call:Make a short press on the steering
mounted TEL button.
To reject the call:
Make a long press
on the steering mounted TEL button.
Or
Press "End call" on the touch screen.
Making a call
Using the telephone is not recommended
while driving.
Parking the vehicle.
Make the call using the steering mounted
controls.
Calling a new number
Press "Telephone".
Press the "Keypad" button.
Enter the phone number using the digital
keypad.
Press "OK" to start the call.
Calling a contact
Press the "Telephone " menu.
Or make a long press
on the steering mounted TEL button.
Press "Contacts".
Select the desired contact from the list offered.
Calling a recently used number
Press "Telephone".
Press "Calls".
Or
Make a long press
on the steering mounted TEL button.
Select the desired contact from the list offered.
A call in progress remains active in the vehicle for 10 minutes after switching off
the ignition. After that, the system switches off
and the call automatically redirects to the
telephone.
It is always possible to make a call
directly from the telephone; as a safety
measure, first park the vehicle.

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Multimedia audio system -
Applications - Bluetooth
®
telephone
The functions and settings described
vary according to the vehicle version and
configuration, as well as the country of sale.
For safety reasons and because they
require sustained attention by the driver,
the following operations must be carried out
with the vehicle stationary and the ignition
on:
–

Connecting the smartphone via Bluetooth,
USB or Wi-Fi.
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Using the smartphone.
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Connecting to the CarPlay® or Android
Auto applications (certain applications stop
displaying when the vehicle is moving).
–

Changing the system settings and
configuration.
The system is protected so that it only operates in the vehicle.
The message Energy economy mode is
displayed when the system is about to go into
standby.
The system’s Open Source Software (OSS) source codes are available at the
following addresses:
https://www.groupe-psa.com/fr/oss/
https://www.groupe-psa.com/en/oss/
First steps
With the engine running, a press mutes
the sound.
With the ignition off, a press turns the system on.
Increase or decrease the volume using
the wheel or the "plus" or "minus" buttons
(depending on the equipment).
Use the buttons on either side of or below the
touch screen to access the menus, then press
the virtual buttons on the touch screen.
Depending on the model, use the "Source"
and "Menu" buttons below the touch screen to
access the menus, then press the virtual buttons
on the touch screen.
At all times it is possible to display the rolling
menus by pressing the screen briefly with three
fingers.
On pages with multiple tabs at the bottom of the
screen, you can switch between pages either
by tapping the tab for the desired page or by
swiping the pages to the left or right with your
finger.
Press the back arrow to go back a level or
confirm.
The touch screen is of the "capacitive" type.
To clean the screen, use a soft, non-abrasive
cloth (e.g. spectacles cloth) with no additional
product.
Do not use sharp objects on the screen.
Do not touch the screen with wet hands.
Certain information is displayed permanently on
the main screen:
–

Air conditioning status information (depending
on version), and direct access to the
corresponding menu.
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Radio Media and
Telephone menu status
information.
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Privacy status information.
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Access to the touch screen and digital
instrument panel settings.
Audio source selection (depending on
equipment):
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FM/DAB/AM radio stations (depending on
equipment).
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elephone connected via Bluetooth and
Bluetooth multimedia broadcast (streaming).
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USB Memory stick.
In very hot conditions, the volume may
be limited to protect the system. It may
enter standby mode (with the screen and
sound off) for 5 minutes or more.
The system will resume normal operation
when the temperature in the passenger
compartment has dropped.

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Press the "OPTIONS" button to access the
secondary page.
Press "Band" to select "DAB band".
Press in the shaded area to confirm.
FM-DAB Follow-up
"DAB" does not cover 100% of the territory.
When the digital radio signal is poor, the
"FM-DAB Follow-up" enables you to continue
listening to the same station by automatically
switching to the corresponding "FM" analogue
station (if there is one).
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Activate/deactivate "FM-DAB Follow-up ".
Press in the shaded area to confirm.
If "FM-DAB Follow-up" is activated, there
may be a time offset of a few seconds
when the system switches to "FM" analogue
radio, and in some cases a change in volume.
When the digital signal quality is restored, the
system automatically changes back to "DAB".
To minimise this time lag, storing radio
stations in the "DAB" band is recommended.
If the "DAB" station being listened to is
not available on "FM", or if "FM-DAB
Follow-up" is not activated, the sound will cut
out when the digital signal becomes too weak.
Media
USB port
Insert the USB memory stick into the USB
port or connect the USB device to the
USB port using a suitable cable (not supplied).
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.
The system builds playlists (in temporary
memory); this operation can take from a
few seconds to several minutes at the first
connection.
Reduce the number of non-music files and the
number of folders to reduce the waiting time.
Playlists are updated whenever the ignition
is switched off or a USB memory stick is
connected. The audio system memorises these
lists, which will subsequently load faster if they
have not been changed.
Selecting the source
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press the "SOURCES" button.
Select the source.
BluetoothStreaming®
Streaming allows you to listen to the audio feed
from your smartphone.
The Bluetooth profile must be activated.
First adjust the volume on the portable device
(to a high level). Then adjust the volume of the
system.
If play does not start automatically, it may be
necessary to start the audio playback from the
smartphone.
Control is from the portable device or by using
the system's touch buttons.
Once connected in Streaming mode, the
smartphone is considered to be a media
source.
Connecting Apple® players
Connect the Apple® player to the USB socket
using a suitable cable (not supplied).
Play starts automatically.
Control is via the audio system.
The classifications available are those of the portable device connected (artists/
albums/genres/playlists/audio books/
podcasts). It is also possible to use a
classification structured in the form of a
library.
The default classification used is by artist. To
modify the classification used, return to the
first level of the menu then select the desired
classification (playlists for example) and

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The profiles compatible with the system are: HFP, OPP, PBAP, A2DP, AVRCP,
MAP and PAN.
Visit the Brand's website for more information
(compatibility, additional help, etc.).
Automatic reconnection
On returning to the vehicle, if the last telephone
connected is present again, it is automatically
recognised and within about 30 seconds
after switching on the ignition, the pairing is
established automatically (Bluetooth activated).
To modify the connection profile:
Press Telephone to display the main
page.
Press the "PHONE" button to access the
secondary page.
Press "Bluetooth connection" to
display the list of paired devices.
Press the "Details" button for a paired
device.
Select one or more profiles.
Press "OK" to confirm.
Managing paired telephones
This function lets you connect or disconnect a
device or delete a pairing.
Press Telephone to display the main
page. Press the "PHONE" button to access the
secondary page.
Press "Bluetooth connection" to
display the list of paired devices.
Press on the name of the telephone
selected in the list to disconnect it.
Press again to connect it.
Deleting a telephone
Press the basket at the top right of the
screen to display a basket alongside the
telephone chosen.
Press the basket alongside the telephone
chosen to delete it.
Receiving a call
An incoming call is announced by a ring and a
superimposed display in the screen.
Make a short press on the steering
mounted PHONE button to accept an
incoming call.
And
Make a long press
on the steering mounted PHONE button
to reject the call.
Or
Press "End call".
Making a call
Using the telephone is not recommended
while driving.
Parking the vehicle.
Make the call using the steering mounted
controls.
Calling a new number
Press Telephone to display the main
page.
Enter the phone number using the digital
keypad.
Press "Call" to start the call.
Calling a contact
Press Telephone to display the main
page.
Or press and hold
the steering mounted PHONE button.
Press "Contacts".
Select the desired contact from the displayed list.
Press "Call".
Calling a recently used
number
Press Telephone to display the main
page.

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the steering mounted button.
Press "Recent calls".
Select the desired contact from the displayed list.
It is always possible to make a call
directly from the telephone; as a safety
measure, first park the vehicle.
Setting the ringtone
Press Telephone to display the main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to access the
secondary page.
Press "Ring volume" to display the
volume bar.
Press the arrows or move the slider to set
the ring volume.
Using CarPlay® or Android
Auto
Synchronising a smartphone enables users
to display applications that support the
smartphone’s CarPlay
® or Android Auto
technology on the vehicle’s screen. For CarPlay®
technology, the CarPlay® function must first be
activated on the smartphone.
The smartphone can be connected via USB
cable or via a wireless connection.
Unlock the smartphone for the
communication process between the
smartphone and the system to work.
As principles and standards are constantly
changing, we recommend keeping the
smartphone's operating system up-to-
date, together with the date and time on
the smartphone and the system.
For the list of compatible smartphones,
visit the Manufacturer's website in your
country.
USB sockets
Depending on equipment, for more information
on the USB sockets compatible with CarPlay® or
Android Auto applications, refer to the "Ease of
use and comfort" section.
Wireless connection
Before using CarPlay® or Android Auto
wirelessly, ensure the Wi-Fi regulatory
restrictions of your geographic location are
met.
If the 5 GHz Wi-Fi network frequency is not
allowed in your location, select 2.4 GHz at the
first connection.
Check the Wi-Fi restrictions again when you
travel to different locations and set the Wi-Fi
frequency accordingly.
For more information about the 5 GHz
regulatory status of each country, refer to the
website of the audio system manufacturer.
CarPlay® smartphone connection
Depending on country.
USB connection
On connecting the USB cable, the
CarPlay® function deactivates the
system's Bluetooth® mode.
The "CarPlay " function requires the use of
a compatible smartphone and compatible
applications.
Connect the USB cable.
The smartphone charges when connected by the
USB cable.
From the system, press "Telephone" to
display the main page.
Press "CarPlay" to display the CarPlay®
interface.
CarPlay® interface may appear
automatically.
When the USB cable is disconnected
and the ignition is switched off then back
on, the system will not automatically switch to
Radio Media mode; the source must be
changed manually.

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GPS navigation -
Applications - Multimedia
audio system - Bluetooth
®
telephone
The functions and settings described
vary according to the vehicle version and
configuration, as well as the country of sale.
For safety reasons and because they
require sustained attention by the driver,
the following operations must be carried out
with the vehicle stationary and the ignition
on:
–

Pairing the smartphone with the system via
Bluetooth.
–


Using the smartphone.
–


Connecting to the CarPlay® or Android
Auto applications (certain applications stop
displaying when the vehicle is moving).
–

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atching a video (the video stops when the
vehicle starts to move again).
–

Changing the system settings and
configuration.
AM and DAB radio are not available on Hybrid vehicles.
The system is protected so that it only operates in the vehicle.
The message Energy economy mode is
displayed when the system is about to go into
standby.
System and map updates can be
downloaded from the Brand's website.
The update procedure is also available there.
The system’s Open Source Software (OSS) source codes are available at the
following addresses:
https://www.groupe-psa.com/fr/oss/
https://www.groupe-psa.com/en/oss/
First steps
With the engine running, a press mutes
the sound.
With the ignition off, a press turns the system on.
Increase or decrease the volume using
the wheel or the "plus" or "minus" buttons
(depending on the equipment).
Use the menu buttons on either side of or below
the touch screen for access to the menus, then
press the virtual buttons in the touch screen.
Depending on the model, use the "Source" or
"Menu" buttons to access the rolling menus, then
press the virtual buttons in the touch screen.
Display the rolling menus at any time by pressing
the screen briefly with three fingers.
All of the touch areas of the screen are white.
Press the back arrow to go back a level.
Press "OK" to confirm.
The touch screen is of the "capacitive" type.
To clean the screen, use a soft, non-abrasive
cloth (e.g. spectacles cloth) with no additional
product.
Do not use sharp objects on the screen.
Do not touch the screen with wet hands.
Certain information is displayed permanently
in the side bars or in the upper bar of the touch
screen (depending on equipment):
–

Air conditioning status information (depending
on version), and direct access to the
corresponding menu.
–


Go directly to the audio source selection
option, to view the list of radio stations (or list of
titles depending on the source).
–


Go to the "Notifications" of messages, emails,
map updates and, depending on the services,
the navigation notifications.
–


Go to the settings for the touch screen and the
digital instrument panel.
Audio source selection (depending on
equipment):
–


FM/DAB/AM radio stations (depending on
equipment).
–


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elephone connected via Bluetooth and
Bluetooth multimedia broadcast (streaming).
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USB memory stick.

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12From the system, press "Applications" to
display the main page.
Press "Connectivity" to access the "CarPlay
®”
function.
Press "CarPlay" to display the CarPlay®
interface.
When the USB cable is disconnected
and the ignition is switched off then back
on, the system will not automatically switch to
Radio Media mode; the source must be
changed manually.
Android Auto smartphone connection
Depending on country.
Install the "Android Auto" application on
the smartphone via "Google Play".
The "Android Auto" function requires the use
of a compatible smartphone and compatible
applications.
Connect the USB cable. The smartphone
charges when connected by the USB
cable.
From the system, press "Applications " to
display the main page.
Press "Connectivity" to access the "Android
Auto” function.
Press "Android Auto" to start the
application in the system.
During the procedure, several screen
pages relating to certain features are
displayed.
Accept to start and complete the connection.
Access to the different audio sources remains
available in the margin of the Android Auto
display, using the touch buttons located in the
upper bar.
Access to the menus for the system is possible
at any time using the dedicated buttons.
In Android Auto mode, the function that
displays rolling menus by briefly pressing
the screen with three fingers is disabled.
There may be a pause before applications become available,
depending on the quality of the network.
Car Apps
Press Applications to display the main
page.
Press "Car Apps" to display the applications
home page.
Internet Browser
Press Applications to display the main
page.
Press "Connectivity" to access the "Connected
Apps” function.
Press "Connected Apps" to display the browser
home page.
Select the country of residence.
Press "OK" to save and start the browser.
Connection to the internet is via one of
the network connections provided by the
vehicle or the user.
Bluetooth connection®
The services available depend on the network, the SIM card and the
compatibility of the Bluetooth devices used.
Consult the smartphone user guide and the
service provider to check which services are
available.
The Bluetooth function must be activated and the smartphone configured as
"Visible to all".
To complete the pairing, whichever procedure is
used (from the smartphone or from the system),
ensure that the code is the same in the system
and in the smartphone.
If the pairing procedure fails, we
recommend deactivating and then
reactivating the Bluetooth function on the
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TA message can be heard. Normal play of the
previously playing media resumes at the end of
the message.
Select "Announcements".
Activate/deactivate "Traffic announcement".
Press "OK" to confirm.
DAB (Digital Audio
Broadcasting) radio
Terrestrial Digital Radio
Digital radio provides higher quality sound.
The various "multiplexes/ensembles" offer a
choice of radio stations organised in alphabetical
order.
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press “Band …" at the top right of the screen to
display the " DAB" waveband.
FM-DAB tracking
“DAB" does not cover 100 % of the territory.
When the digital radio signal is poor , “FM-DAB
auto follow-up" enables you to continue listening
to the same station by automatically switching to
the corresponding FM analogue station (if there
is one).
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to access the
secondary page.
Select "Radio settings".
Select "General".
Activate/deactivate "FM-DAB Follow-up ".
Activate/deactivate "Station follow".
Press "OK".
If “FM-DAB auto tracking" is activated,
there may be a time offset of a few
seconds when the system switches to "FM"
analogue radio, and in some cases a change
in volume.
When the digital signal quality is restored, the
system automatically changes back to "DAB".
If the "DAB" station being listened to is
not available on “FM” (“ FM-DAB" option
shaded), or "FM-DAB auto tracking" is not
activated, the sound will cut out while the
digital signal is too weak.
Media
USB port
Insert the USB memory stick into the USB
port or connect the USB device to the
USB port using a suitable cable (not supplied).
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.
The system builds playlists (in temporary
memory); this operation can take from a
few seconds to several minutes at the first
connection.
Reduce the number of non-music files and the
number of folders to reduce the waiting time.
Playlists are updated whenever the ignition
is switched off or a USB memory stick is
connected. The audio system memorises these
lists, which will subsequently load faster if they
have not been changed.
Auxiliary socket (AUX)
Depending on equipmentConnect a portable device (MP3 player,
etc.) to the auxiliary jack socket using an
audio cable (not supplied).
This source is only available if "Auxiliary input"
has been selected in the audio settings.
First adjust the volume on the portable device
(to a high level). Then adjust the volume of the
audio system.
Controls are managed via the portable device.