bluetooth OPEL ASTRA K 2017.5 Infotainment system
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6IntroductionIntroductionGeneral information.......................6
Theft-deterrent feature ...................7
Control elements overview ............8
Usage .......................................... 12General information
The Infotainment system provides
you with state-of-the-art in-car
infotainment.
Using the FM, AM or DAB radio
functions, you can register a great
number of stations on various
favourites pages.
You can even register music tracks,
telephone numbers, destination
addresses or tone settings on the
favourites pages.
The CD player will entertain you with
audio CDs and MP3/WMA CDs.
You can connect external data
storage devices to the Infotainment
system as further audio sources;
either via a cable or via Bluetooth ®
.
The navigation system with dynamic
route planning will reliably guide you
to your destination, and, if desired,
automatically avoid traffic jams or
other traffic problems.
In addition, the Infotainment system is equipped with a Phone portal that
allows comfortable and safe use of
your mobile phone in the vehicle.Using the phone projection function,
you can operate specific applications
on your smartphone via the
Infotainment system.
Via the shop application, you may
download additional apps to the
Infotainment system.
Optionally, the Infotainment system
can be operated using controls on the steering wheel or via the speech
recognition system.
The well-thought-out design of the
control elements, the touch screen
and the clear displays enable you to
control the system easily and
intuitively.
Note
This manual describes all options
and features available for the
various Infotainment systems.
Certain descriptions, including those
for display and menu functions, may
not apply to your vehicle due to
model variant, country
specifications, special equipment or
accessories.
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Introduction13Auto volume
When Auto volume is activated
3 27, the volume is adapted
automatically to compensate for the
road and wind noise while driving.
Mute
Briefly press X to mute the audio
sources.
To cancel mute again: turn X or press
it briefly.
Modes of operation
Radio
Repeatedly press RADIO to activate
the radio mode or to change between the different wavebands.
For a detailed description of the radio functions 3 32.
CD player
Repeatedly press MEDIA to activate
the CD player.
For a detailed description of the CD player functions 3 37.External devices
Repeatedly press MEDIA to activate
the playback mode for a connected external device.
For a detailed description on
connecting and operating external
devices 3 40.
Navigation
Press HOME to display the home
screen.
Select NAV to display the navigation
map showing the area around the
current location.
For a detailed description of the
navigation functions 3 46.
Phone
Before the phone portal can be used, a connection has to be established
between the Infotainment system and
the mobile phone.
For a detailed description of
preparing and establishing a
Bluetooth connection between the
Infotainment system and a mobile phone 3 70.If the mobile phone is connected,
press HOME and then select
PHONE to display the main menu of
the phone portal.
For a detailed description of mobile
phone operation via the Infotainment
system 3 73.
Phone projection
To show specific apps of your
smartphone on the Infotainment
system, connect your smartphone.
Press HOME and then select
PROJECTION to start the projection
function.
Depending on the smartphone
connected, a main menu with
different selectable apps is displayed.
For a detailed description 3 43.
App shop
To download additional apps to the
Infotainment system, select SHOP.
For a detailed description 3 43.
OnStar
To display a menu with the OnStar
Wi-Fi settings, select OnStar.
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Basic operation23A keyboard opens up with the current
favourite label text displayed in the
entry field as well as in the label
preview area.
Enter the new label text and select
Save . You are returned to the
favourites page.
Select H at the bottom of the screen
to reveal the interaction selector bar
and then select DONE to return to the
settings menu.
Deleting favourites
Scroll to the respective favourites
page.
Select the favourite you wish to
delete.
Select DELETE . The favourite and all
associated data are deleted.
Select DONE to return to the settings
menu.
Moving favourites
Scroll to the respective favourites
page.
Drag the favourite you wish to move
to its new position.To store a favourite in a location
beyond the favourites page currently
visible, drag it to the p or q symbols
on top of the favourites page. The list starts scrolling. To stop scrolling,
navigate back to the favourites page area.
Select DONE to confirm the action
and return to the settings menu.
Defining the number of favourites
shown
Press HOME and then select
SETTINGS . Select Radio and then
Number of Favourites Shown .Activate the desired number of
favourites to be displayed.
Note
If the number of favourites stored
exceeds the number of favourites
activated in the settings menu, the
additionally stored favourites are not
deleted but just hidden from the
view. They may be reactivated by
increasing the number of viewable favourites.
Contacts Two different types of contacts lists
may be accessed from the
Infotainment system:
● contacts lists downloaded from Bluetooth devices or other
external sources
● vehicle contacts list
Note
A maximum of 1000 contacts may
be stored in the vehicle contacts list.
There is no limit for downloaded
contacts lists.
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30Basic operationDisplayPress HOME and then select
SETTINGS .
Scroll through the list and select
Display .
Mode
Select Mode to enter the respective
submenu.
Depending on the external lighting
conditions, select Day or Night .
If you select Auto, the system
automatically adjusts the display.
Calibrate Touchscreen
Select Calibrate Touchscreen to
enter the respective submenu.
Follow the instructions on the screen,
touching the respective points
indicated. The touch screen is
calibrated.
Turn Display Off
Select Turn Display Off to turn off the
display.
To turn the display back on, touch the touch screen or press a button on the
control panel.
Return to Factory Settings
Press HOME and then select
SETTINGS .
Scroll through the list and select
Return to Factory Settings .
Restore Vehicle Settings
Select Restore Vehicle Settings to
restore all vehicle personalisation
settings. A warning message is
displayed.
Select Restore . The settings are
reset.
Clear All Private Data
Select Clear All Private Data to delete
the following data:
● paired Bluetooth devices
● stored phone books
● vehicle contacts list
● destination lists
● favourites
A warning message is displayed.
Select Delete. The data is deleted.
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40External devicesExternal devicesGeneral information.....................40
Playing audio ............................... 41
Playing movies ............................. 42
Using smartphone applications ...43
Using apps ................................... 43General information
A USB port for the connection of
external devices is located in the
centre console behind the parking brake or underneath the armrest.
Two USB ports for charging devices
only are located at the rear of the
centre console.
Note
The USB port must always be kept
clean and dry.
USB port
An MP3 player, USB device or
smartphone can be connected to the
USB port.
The Infotainment system can play
music files and movies contained in
these devices.
When connected to the USB port, the devices mentioned above can be
operated via the controls and menus
of the Infotainment system.
Note
Not all auxiliary devices are
supported by the Infotainment
system. Check the compatibility list
on our website.Connecting/disconnecting a device
Connect the USB device to the USB
port.
Note
If a non-readable USB device is
connected, a corresponding error
message appears and the
Infotainment system automatically
switches to the previous function.
To disconnect the USB device, select
another function and then remove the USB storage device.Caution
Avoid disconnecting the device
during playback. This may
damage the device or the
Infotainment system.
Bluetooth
Devices which support the Bluetooth
music profiles A2DP and AVRCP can be connected wirelessly to the
Infotainment system. The
Infotainment system can play music
files contained in these devices.
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External devices41Connecting/disconnecting a device
For a detailed description on the
Bluetooth connection 3 71.
Bluetooth device management
To change the Bluetooth device
connected, select MENU in the
interaction selector bar.
Select Manage Bluetooth Devices to
display the device list.
For a detailed description 3 71.
File formats Only devices formatted in the FAT32,
NTFS and HFS+ file systems are
supported.
Note
Some files may not be played
properly. This might be due to a
different recording format or the
condition of the file.
Files from online shops to which
Digital Rights Management (DRM)
has been applied cannot be played.
The Infotainment system can play the following audio and movie files stored
on external devices.Audio files
The playable audio file formats are
MP3, WMA, AAC, M4A and AIF.
When playing a file with ID3 tag
information, the Infotainment system
can display information, e.g. on the
track title and artist.
Movie files
The playable movie file formats are
AVI, MPG, MP4, XVID and WMV.
Common audio and video
combinations for mobile devices are
generally supported.
Playing audio Starting playback
If not connected, connect the device
3 40.
Repeatedly select MEDIA in the
interaction selector bar or press
MEDIA on the control panel to
activate the desired media source.
Example: USB main menu.
Function buttons
Pausing playback
Select = to pause playback.
Select l to resume playback.
Skipping to previous or next track
Select t or v to play the previous
or next track.
Alternatively, turn MENU to skip to
previous or next tracks.
Fast forwarding or rewinding
Touch and hold t or v to rewind or
fast forward.
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70PhonePhoneGeneral information.....................70
Bluetooth connection ...................71
Emergency call ............................ 73
Operation ..................................... 73
Text messages ............................ 77
Mobile phones and CB radio equipment .................................... 79General information
The Phone portal provides you with
the possibility of having mobile phone conversations via a vehicle
microphone and the vehicle
loudspeakers as well as operating the
most important mobile phone
functions via the Infotainment system in the vehicle. To be able to use the
Phone portal, the mobile phone must
be connected to the Infotainment
system via Bluetooth.
Not all Phone functions are supported by every mobile phone. The usable
phone functions depend on the
relevant mobile phone and network
provider. You will find further
information on this in the operating
instructions for your mobile phone, or you can enquire about them with your
network provider.Important information for
operation and traffic safety9 Warning
Mobile phones have effects on
your environment. For this reason, safety regulations and directions
have been prepared. You should
be familiar with the related
directions before you use the
telephone function.
9 Warning
Use of the hands-free facility while
driving can be dangerous because
your concentration is reduced
when telephoning. Park your
vehicle before you use the hands- free facility. Follow the stipulations
of the country in which you find
yourself at present.
Do not forget to follow the special
regulations that apply in specific
areas and always switch off the
mobile phone if the use of mobile
phones is prohibited, if
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Phone71interference is caused by the
mobile phone or if dangerous
situations can occur.
Bluetooth
The Phone portal is certified by the
Bluetooth Special Interest Group
(SIG).
You will find further information about the specification on the internet at
http://www.bluetooth.com
Bluetooth connection
Bluetooth is a radio standard for the
wireless connection of e.g. mobile
phones or other devices.
To be able to set up a Bluetooth
connection to the Infotainment
system, the Bluetooth function of the
Bluetooth device must be activated.
For further information, please
consult the operating instructions for
the Bluetooth device.
Via the Bluetooth settings menu,
pairing (PIN code exchange between
Bluetooth device and Infotainment
system) and connecting of the
Bluetooth devices to the Infotainment
system are carried out.
Bluetooth settings menu
Press HOME and then select the
SETTINGS icon.
Select Bluetooth to display the
respective submenu.
Pairing a device
Important information ● Up to five devices can be paired to the system.
● Only one paired device can be connected to the Infotainment
system at a time.
● Pairing normally only needs to be
carried out once, unless the
device is deleted from the list of
paired devices. If the device has
been connected previously, theInfotainment system
automatically establishes a
connection.
● Bluetooth operation considerably
drains the device's battery.
Therefore, connect the device to
the USB port for charging.
Pairing via the Settings application 1. Press HOME and then select the
SETTINGS icon.
Select Bluetooth to display the
respective submenu.
2. Select Pair Device .
Alternatively, select Device
Management to display the
device list and then select Pair
Device .
3. A message is displayed on the Infotainment system indicating
the name and PIN code of the
Infotainment system.
4. Start Bluetooth searching on the Bluetooth device to be paired.
5. Confirm the pairing procedure: ● If SSP (secure simple pairing) is supported:
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72PhoneCompare the PIN code (if
demanded) and confirm the
messages on the Infotainment system and the
Bluetooth device.
● If SSP (secure simple pairing) is not supported:
If desired, select Set PIN to
change the PIN code of the
Infotainment system. A
keypad is displayed. Enter the new PIN code and
confirm your input.
Enter the Infotainment PIN
code on the Bluetooth device
and confirm your input.
6. The Infotainment system and the device are paired and the device
list is displayed.
Note
If the Bluetooth connection fails, a
failure message is displayed on the
screen of the Infotainment system.
7. If available on the Bluetooth device, phone book and calls listsare downloaded to the
Infotainment system. If required,confirm the respective message
on your smartphone.
Note
For the contacts to be read by the
Infotainment system, they have to
be stored in the phone memory of
the mobile phone.
If this function is not supported by
the Bluetooth device, a
corresponding message is displayed on the Infotainment
system.
Pairing via the Phone application 1. Press HOME and then select the
PHONE icon.
2. Select Pair Device .
3. Proceed from step 3 of "Pairing via the Settings application" (see
above).
4. If the device has been successfully paired, the phone
menu is displayed.
Note
If the Bluetooth connection fails, a
failure message is displayed on the
screen of the Infotainment system.Connecting a paired device
1. Press HOME and then select the
SETTINGS icon.
Select Bluetooth to display the
respective submenu.
2. Select Device Management to
display the device list.
3. Select the Bluetooth device you wish to connect.
4. The device is connected and displayed within the Connected
field of the device list.
Disconnecting a device 1. Press HOME and then select the
SETTINGS icon.
Select Bluetooth to display the
respective submenu.
2. Select Device Management to
display the device list.
3. Select ╳ beside the Bluetooth device currently connected. You
are prompted with a message.
4. Select Yes to disconnect the
device.
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Phone73Deleting a device1. Press HOME and then select the
SETTINGS icon.
Select Bluetooth to display the
respective submenu.
2. Select Device Management to
display the device list.
3. Select ─ beside the Bluetooth device to be deleted. You are
prompted with a message.
4. Select Yes to delete the device.
Emergency call9 Warning
Connection setup cannot be
guaranteed in all situations. For
this reason you should not rely
exclusively on a mobile phone
when a vitally important
communication (e.g. a medical
emergency) is concerned.
In some networks it may be
necessary for a valid SIM card to
be properly inserted in the mobile
phone.
9 Warning
Bear in mind that you can make
and receive calls with the mobile
phone if it is in a service area with a sufficiently strong signal. Under
certain circumstances,
emergency calls cannot be made
on all mobile phone networks; it is
possible that they cannot be made when certain network services
and/or telephone functions are
active. You can enquire about this
with the local network operators.
The emergency call number can
differ depending on the region and country. Please enquire
beforehand about the correct
emergency call number for the
relevant region.
Making an emergency call
Dial the emergency call number (e.g.
112 ).
The telephone connection to the
emergency call centre is set up.
Answer when the service personnel
questions you about the emergency.
9 Warning
Do not end the call until you are
requested to do so by the
emergency call centre.
Operation
As soon as a connection via
Bluetooth has been set up between
your mobile phone and the
Infotainment system, you can operate many functions of your mobile phone
via the Infotainment system.
Note
Not every mobile phone supports all
functions of the Phone portal.
Therefore, deviations from the range
of functions described below are
possible.
Phone application
Press HOME and then select the
PHONE icon (with phone symbol) to
display the respective menu.
The Phone portal comprises different
views accessible via tabs. Select the
desired tab.