apple carplay TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2021 Accessories, Audio & Navigation (in English)

532-3. Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
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Basic function
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2-3.Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
*: This function is not available in some countries or areas.1 Enable Siri on the device to
be connected.
2 Connect the device to the
USB port. ( P.124)
3 Select “Always Enable” or
“Enable Once” to enable the
function.
 If “Do Not Enable” is selected,
an Apple CarPlay connection
will not be established. In this
case, the device can be oper-
ated as a normal Apple
device, such as an iPod.
Apple CarPlay will remain off
until “Apple CarPlay” of “Pro-
jection Settings” on the gen-
eral settings screen is turned
on. ( P. 6 0 )
 Depending on the device con-
nected, it may take approxi-
mately 3 to 6 seconds before
an Apple CarPlay connection
is established.
 The screen may change to
“step 6” depending on the
system.
4 Press the “MENU” button.
Apple Car-
Play/Android Auto*
Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
allows some applications,
such as Map, Phone, and
Music, to be used on the
system.
When an Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto connection is
established, Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto compatible
applications will be dis-
played on the system dis-
play.
Compatible devices
Apple iPhone (iOS Ver. 9.3 or
later) that supports Apple Car-
Play.
For details, refer to
https://www.apple.com/ios/
carplay/.*
Android™ devices with Android
OS ver 5.0 or higher which sup-
port Android Auto and have the
Android Auto application
installed.
For details, refer to
https://www.android.com/auto/
.*
*: Some devices may not operate
with this system.
Establishing an Apple
CarPlay connection

542-3. Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
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5Select “Apple CarPlay”.
6 Check that home screen of
Apple CarPlay is displayed.
Select to display the home
screen of Apple CarPlay.
Select and hold to activate
Siri.
Select to start the application.
User can use any iPhone
application supported by
Apple CarPlay.
Select to display the system
screen.
1 Check that the Android Auto
application is installed to the
device to be connected.
2 Connect the device to the
USB port. ( P.123)
3 Select “On” to enable the
function.
 “Off”: Select to not enable
Android Auto. Android Auto
will remain off until “Android
Auto” of “Projection Settings”
on the general settings screen
is turned on. ( P.60) 
Depending on the device con-
nected, it may take approxi-
mately 3 to 6 seconds before
the system returns to previous
screen.
 The screen may change to
“step 6” depending on the
system.
4 Press the “MENU” button.
5 Select “Android Auto”.
6 Check that Android Auto
screen is displayed.
●When an Apple CarPlay/Android
Auto connection is established,
the function of some system but-
tons will change.
●When an Apple CarPlay/Android
Auto connection is established,
some system functions, such as
the following, will be replaced by
similar Apple CarPlay/Android
Auto functions or will become
unavailable:
• iPod (Audio Playback)
• USB audio/USB video
• Bluetooth
® audio
• Bluetooth® phone (Apple CarPlay
only)
• Toyota apps
●When an Apple CarPlay/Android
Auto connection is established,
voice command system (Siri/Goo-
gle Assistant) and map application
voice guidance volume can be
changed by selecting “Voice Vol-
Establishing an Android
Auto connection
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552-3. Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
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4RUNNER_NAVI_(U)ume” on the voice settings screen.
(
 P.64) It cannot be changed by
“POWER VOLUME” knob on
Audio control panel.
●Apple CarPlay/Android Auto is an
application developed by Apple
Inc/Google LLC. Its functions and
services may be terminated or
changed without notice depending
on the connected device’s opera-
tion system, hardware and soft-
ware, or due to changes in Apple
CarPlay/Android Auto specifica-
tions.
●For a list of the apps supported by
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto,
refer to their respective website.
●While using these functions, vehi-
cle and user information, such as
location and vehicle speed, will be
shared with the respective appli-
cation publisher and the cellular
service provider.
●By downloading and using each
application, you agree to their
terms of use.
●Data for these functions is trans-
mitted using the internet and may
incur charges. For information
about data transmission fees, con-
tact your cellular service provider.
●Depending on the application, cer-
tain functions, such as music play-
back, may be restricted.
●As the applications for each func-
tion are provided by a third-party,
they may be subject to change or
discontinuation without notice. For
details, refer to the website of the
function.
●If the vehicle’s navigation system
is being used for route guidance
and a route is set using the Apple
CarPlay/Android Auto Maps app,
route guidance w ill be performed
through Apple CarPlay/Android
Auto.
If the Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Maps app is being used for route
guidance and a route is set using
the vehicle’s navigation system, route guidance will be performed
by the vehicle’s navigation sys-
tem.
●If the USB cable is disconnected,
operation of Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto will end. At this time,
sound output will stop and change
to the system screen.
●Audio:
Use of the Apple CarPlay logo
means that a vehicle user inter-
face meets Apple
performance
standards. Apple is not responsi-
ble for the operation of this vehicle
or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards. Please note
that the use of this product with
iPhone or iPod may affect wire-
less performance.
●Audio Plus/Premium Audio:
Use of the Apple CarPlay logo
means that a vehicle user inter-
face meets Apple performance
standards. Apple is not responsi-
ble for the operation of this vehicle
or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards. Please note
that the use of this accessory with
an Apple product may affect wire-
less performance.
●Apple CarPlay is a trademark of
Apple Inc.
●Compatible models
Made for
• iPhone X
• iPhone 8
• iPhone 8 Plus
• iPhone 7
• iPhone 7 Plus
• iPhone SE
• iPhone 6s
• iPhone 6s Plus

562-3. Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
4RUNNER_NAVI_(U)• iPhone 6
• iPhone 6 Plus
• iPhone 5s
• iPhone 5c
• iPhone 5
●Android and Android Auto are
trademarks of Google LLC.
WA R N I N G
●Do not connect smartphone or
operate the controls while driv-
ing.
NOTICE
●Do not leave your smartphone
in the vehicle. In particular, high
temperatures inside the vehicle
may damage the smartphone.
●Do not push down
on or apply
unnecessary pressure to the
smartphone while it is con-
nected as this may damage the
smartphone or its terminal.
●Do not insert foreign objects into
the port as this may damage the
smartphone or its terminal.

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If you are experiencing difficulties with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto,
check the following table.
Troubleshooting
SymptomSolution
An Apple Car-
Play/Android Auto con-
nection cannot be
established.
Check if the device supports Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto.
Check if Apple CarPl ay/Android Auto is
enabled on the connected device.
Check if that the Androi d Auto application is
installed to the device to be connected.
For details, refer to
Apple CarPlay: https: //www.apple.com/ios/
carplay/.
Android Auto: https://w ww.android.com/auto/
.
For available countries or areas for Apple Car-
Play, refer to https://w ww.apple.com/ios/
feature-availability/#apple-carplay.
Check if “Apple CarPla y”/“Android Auto” of
“Projection Settings” on the general settings
screen is set to on. ( P. 6 0 )
Check if the USB cable be ing used is securely
connected to the device and USB port.
Check that the device is connected directly to
the USB port of the system and not connected
to a USB hub.
For Apple CarPlay: Check if the Lightning cable
being used is certified by Apple and check if Siri
is enabled.
After checking all of the above, try to establish
an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connection.
(  P.53, 54)
When an Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto connection
is established and a video
is being played, the video
is not displayed, but audio
is output through the sys-
tem.
As the system is not designed to play video
through Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, this is not
a malfunction.

582-3. Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
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Although an Apple Car-
Play/Android Auto con-
nection is established,
audio is not output
through the system.
The system may be muted or the volume may
be low. Increase the system volume.
The Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto screen has
artifacts and/or audio from
Apple CarPlay/Android
Auto has noise.
Check if the USB cable being used to connect
the device to the system is damaged.
To check if the USB cable is damaged inter-
nally, connect the devic e to another system,
such as a PC, and check i f the device is recog-
nized by the connect ed system. (The device
should begin charging when connected.)
After checking all of the above, try to establish
an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connection.
(  P.53, 54)
The map display of the
Apple CarPlay Maps app
(Apple Maps) cannot be
enlarged or contracted
with pinch multi-touch
gestures.
As the Apple CarPlay Maps app (Apple Maps)
is not compatible with pinch multi-touch ges-
tures, this is not a malfunction.
During Apple CarPlay
music application (Apple
Music, Spotify, etc.) play-
back, if the iPhone is
operated to start and play
audio from an application
that is not compatible with
Apple CarPlay
* and the
onboard device volume is
changed, the audio of the
incompatible application
stops and the system
resumes playback of the
original music application.
This operation is perfo rmed according to the
specification of the onboard device, this is not a
malfunction.
SymptomSolution

592-3. Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
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Basic function
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*: Applications not compatible with Apple CarPlay are applications installed
on the iPhone that are not disp layed on the Apple CarPlay scree n appli-
cation list. (such as visual voicemail)
After interrupt audio (such
as navigation route guid-
ance) is played from an
application that is not
compatible with Apple
CarPlay while the onboard
device is playing audio,
the system does not
resume playback of the
original audio.
This operation is perfo rmed according to the
specification of the onboard device, this is not a
malfunction. Manually change the audio source
by yourself. Or, do not use applications that are
not compatible with Apple CarPlay.
* Due to
some navigation applications are compatible
from iOS 12, upd ate to the latest iOS and appli-
cation versions.
When using Apple Car-
Play, route guidance
arrows and turn by turn
navigation are not dis-
played on the multi-infor-
mation display and
system display. When
using Android Auto, turn
by turn navigation is not
displayed on the
multi-information display
and system display.
This is not a malfunction as display of these
items is not possibl e with this function.
When using Android Auto,
hands-free call audio can-
not be heard from the
vehicle’s speakers.
Disconnect the phone fr om the USB cable and
check if hands-free call audio can be heard
using the hands-free system.
Connect the phone to the system using Android
Auto, turn up the volume on the system and
check if hands-free call audio can be heard.
Check if other sounds can be heard from the
vehicle’s speakers.
SymptomSolution

602-4. Other settings
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2-4.Other settings
1Press the “MENU” button.
2 Select “Setup”.
 If the general settings screen
is not displayed, select “Gen-
eral”.
3 Select the desired items to
be set. 
“Clock”
Select to change the time zone and
select “On” or “Off” or “Auto”
*1 for
daylight saving time, automatic
adjustment of the clock, etc.
(  P. 6 1 )
 “Language”
Select to change the language. The
language setting of Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto can only be changed
on the connected device.
“Customize Home Screen”
Select to change the display infor-
mation/area on the home screen
and the home screen layout.
( P. 2 9 )
 “Projection Settings”*2
Select to set automatic Apple Car-
Play/Android Auto connection
establishment on/off. ( P.53)
 “Beep”
Select to turn the beep sound
on/off.
“Theme Setting”
Select to change the screen theme
setting.
“Unit of Temperature”*1
Select to change the unit of tem-
perature.
“Units of Measurement”
Select to change the unit of mea-
sure for distance/fuel consumption.
“Auto Change to Screen”*1
Select to set automatic screen
changes from the audio control
General settings
Settings are available for
clock, operation sounds,
etc.
Displaying the general
settings screen
General settings screen

622-4. Other settings
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Select to set the 24 hour time
format on/off.
When set to off, the clock is
displayed in 12 hour time for-
mat.
*: Premium Audio only
1Select “Time Zone”.
2 Select the desired time zone.
 Premium Audio only:
If “Auto” is selected, the time
zone is selected automatically
by current vehicle position.
When “Auto Adjust by GPS” is
turned off, the clock can be
manually adjusted.
1 Select “Auto Adjust by GPS”
to set to off.
2 Adjust the clock manually.
Select “+” to set the time for-
ward one hour and “-” to set
the time back one hour.
Select “+” to set the time for-
ward one minute and “-” to
set the time back one minute. Select to round to the nearest
hour.
e.g.
1:00 to 1:29
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1:30 to 1:59  2:00
Select to set the time as AM
or PM when the clock is in 12
hour time format.
*: This function is not available in some countries or areas.
1 Display the general settings
screen. ( P. 6 0 )
2 Select “Projection Settings”.
3 Select the desired items to
be set.
Select to turn Apple CarPlay
connection establishment
on/off. ( P.53)
Select to turn Android Auto
connection establishment
on/off. ( P.54)
●When the settings are changed
with a device connected to the
system via USB, disconnect the
device and connect it again to
enable the settings.
Setting the time zone
Manual clock setting
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652-4. Other settings
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Select to adjust the volume of
voice guidance.
*1
Select to set the voice guid-
ance during route guidance
on/off.
*2
Select to set the voice guid-
ance during audio/visual sys-
tem use on/off.
*2
Select to set the voice recog-
nition prompts.
Select to train voice recogni-
tion.
The voice command system
adapts the user accent.
Select to start the voice rec-
ognition tutorial.
Select to set the beep sound
of navigation guidance.
*2
Select to set the voice
prompt interrupt on/off.
Select to set the web search
engine. The search engines
are Toyota apps. This item is
displayed when two or more
POI search applications are
installed.
*2 ( P.230)
Select to reset all setup
items.
*1: When an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connection is established,
voice command system
(Siri/Google Assistant) and map
application voice guidance vol-
ume can be changed.
*2: Premium Audio only
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