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The system detects if the smartphone is

compatible with CarPlay^®and oﬀers to connect

to it following the pairing process.

Subsequent automatic connection of the

smartphone requires activation of the Bluetooth^®

on your device.

As soon as the connection is established,

press "CarPlay" to display the CarPlay^®

interface.

Press and hold this steering-mounted

control button and say "Siri" to initiate the

smartphone voice commands.

The regulations of the 5 GHz frequency

are speciﬁc to each country. Refer to the

regulation in force in your country.

Connect the USB cable.

The smartphone charges when connected by the

USB cable.

When using CarPlay^®with 5 GHz

frequency activated, there may be

interference with certain devices (tolls,

parking...) resulting in a disconnection. To

prevent this from happening, it is

From the system, press "Telephone" to

display the main page.

Press "CarPlay" to display the CarPlay^®

interface.

CarPlay^®interface may appear

automatically.

recommended to disable the 5 GHz function.

Diﬃculties in connecting wirelessly your

smartphone may happen, due to:

– Interference with other Wi-Fi networks.

– Interference with certain devices (tolls,

parking) when using Android Auto.

– An unsuitable conﬁguration of the

smartphone.

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

The availability of the application depends on the

country.

On the smartphone, download the

Android Auto application.

The CarPlay^®navigation can be accessed

at any time by pressing the system's

Navigation button.

In these cases, it is recommended to connect

the smartphone with its original cable.

The "Android Auto" function requires the

use of a compatible smartphone and

applications.

Wireless connection

CarPlay^®smartphone connection

The availability of the application depends on the

country.

First activate the smartphone’s Bluetooth^®

function.

The ﬁrst connection of Android Auto to

the system should be made by USB

cable.

From the system, press "Telephone" to

display the main page.

USB connection

If the device has already been connected to the

system via Bluetooth^®, select the device settings

from the list of known devices and choose

CarPlay^®as the wireless connection mode.

If the device has never been connected to the

system before, it will have to be paired (refer to

the corresponding section).

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 a USB cable.

The smartphone charges when connected by a

USB cable.

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From the system, press "Telephone" to

Subsequent automatic connection of the

smartphone requires activation of the Bluetooth^®

on your device.

As soon as the connection is established,

press "Android Auto" to display the

Android Auto interface.

Press and hold this steering-mounted

control button and say "OK Google" to

initiate the smartphone voice commands.

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.

Press "Photos".

display the main page.

Press "Android Auto" to start the

application in the system.

Select a folder.

Depending on the smartphone, it may be

necessary to activate the "Android Auto"

function.

During the procedure, several screen

pages relating to certain features are

displayed.

Accept to start and complete the connection.

When connecting a smartphone to the

system, we recommend enabling

Bluetooth^®on the smartphone.

Select an image to view.

Press this button to display the details of

the photo.

Press the back arrow to go back a level.

Managing messages

Press Applications to display the main

Access to the menus for the system is possible

at any time using the dedicated buttons.

page.

Press "SMS".

Wireless connection

There may be a pause before

applications become available,

depending on the quality of the network.

First activate the smartphone’s Bluetooth^®

function.

Select the "SMS” tab.

Connect a USB cable.

Press this button to select the display

settings for messages.

From the system, press "Telephone" to

display the main page.

If the device has already been connected to the

Press this button to search and select a

recipient.

Select the "Quick messages” tab.

Applications

system via Bluetooth^®, select the device settings Viewing photos

from the list of known devices and choose

Press this button to select the display

settings for messages.

Press this button to write a new message.

Insert a USB memory stick in the USB port.

Android Auto^®as the wireless connection mode.

If the device has never been connected to the

system before, it will have to be paired (refer to

the corresponding section).

To protect the system, do not use a USB

hub.

Press the bin alongside the selected

message to delete it.

Press this button alongside the selected

message to display the secondary page.

The system can read folders and image ﬁles in

the formats: .tiﬀ; .gif; .jpg/jpeg; .bmp and .png.

Press Applications to display the main

page.

The system detects if the smartphone is

compatible with Android Auto and oﬀers to

connect to it following the pairing process.

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Activate or deactivate: “Automatic

scrolling”.

Select "Animated transitions".

Press this button to edit and modify the

existing text.

Press this button to write a new message.

Returning the system to factory settings

activates the English language by default

(depending on version).

Press the "System info" tab to display the

versions of the various modules installed in the

system.

Press the bin to delete the message.

Press the back arrow to conﬁrm.

Press the "Privacy" tab,

Selecting the language

Settings

Press Settings to display the main page.

Adjusting the brightness

Press "Conﬁguration" to access the

secondary page.

Select "Language" to change the

language.

Press "Privacy" to activate or deactivate

the private data mode.

Activate or deactivate:

Press Settings to display the main page.

Press Brightness.

Press the back arrow to conﬁrm.

– "No sharing (data, vehicle position)".

– "Only data sharing”

Move the slider to adjust the brightness of

the screen and/or the instrument panel

(depending on version).

– "Data and vehicle position sharing"

Press the back arrow to conﬁrm.

Setting the time

Press in the shaded area to conﬁrm.

Press Settings to display the main page.

Press "Conﬁguration" to access the

secondary page.

Press "Date and time".

Modifying system settings

Press "Conﬁguration" to access the

secondary page.

Press Settings to display the main page.

Press "Screen conﬁguration".

Press "Conﬁguration" to access the

secondary page.

Press "System conﬁguration".

Select "Time".

Press this button to set the time using the

virtual keypad.

Press "OK" to save the time.

Press "Brightness".

Move the slider to adjust the brightness of

the screen and/or the instrument panel

(depending on version).

Press the "Units" tab to change the units of

distance, fuel consumption and temperature.

Press the "Factory settings" tab to restore the

initial settings.

Press this button to set the time zone.

Press the back arrow to conﬁrm.

Select the display format for the time

(12h/24h).

Press "Animation".

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Activate or deactivate summer time (+1

The regulations of the 5 GHz frequency

are speciﬁc to each country.

Refer to the regulation in force in your

country.

Wiﬁ settings

hour).

Press Settings to display the main page.

Press the back arrow to save the settings.

Press "Wiﬁ" to access network frequency

setting.

The system may not automatically

manage the change between winter and

summer time (depending on the country of

sale).

Activate or deactivate the 5 GHz Wiﬁ

function.

Frequently asked

questions

Android Auto uses the 5 GHz frequency.

CarPlay^®uses the 2,4 and 5 GHz

The following information groups together the

answers to the most frequently asked questions

concerning the system.

frequency.

Setting the date

Press Settings to display the main page.

When using CarPlay^®with 5 GHz

frequency activated, there may be

interference with certain devices (tolls,

parking...) resulting in a disconnection. To

prevent this from happening, it is

Radio

Press "Conﬁguration" to access the

secondary page.

Press "Date and time".

The reception quality of the tuned radio

station gradually deteriorates or the station

presets are not working (no sound, 87.5 MHz

is displayed, etc.).

recommended to disable the 5 GHz function.

Select "Date".

The vehicle is too far from the selected station’s

transmitter, or no transmitter is present in the

geographical area.

► Activate the "RDS" function in the upper bar

to enable the system to check whether there is

a more powerful transmitter in the geographical

area.

The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels,

basement car parks, etc.) is blocking reception,

including in RDS mode.

This is a perfectly normal phenomenon, and is

not indicative of an audio system malfunction.

The aerial is missing or has been damaged

(for example while entering a car wash or

underground car park).

Press this button to set the date.

Diﬃculties in connecting wirelessly your

smartphone may happen, due to:

– Interference with other Wi-Fi networks.

– Interference with certain devices (tolls,

parking) when using Android Auto.

– An unsuitable conﬁguration of the

smartphone.

Press the back arrow to save the date.

Select the display format for the date.

Press the back arrow again to conﬁrm.

In these cases, it is recommended to connect

the smartphone with its original cable.

Time and date setting is only available if

"GPS Synchronisation:" is deactivated.

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