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There is a difference in sound quality between the different audio sources.
For optimum sound quality, the audio settings can be adapted to the different sound sources, which may result in audible differences when changing source.
Check that the audio settings are adapted to the sources listened to. Adjust Balance, Treble, Bass to the middle position, select the "None" musical ambience and set the loudness correction to the "Active" position in CD mode or to the "Inactive" position in radio mode.
With the engine off, the system switches off after a few minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the system's operating time depends on the state of charge of the battery. The switch-off is normal: the system switches to economy mode and switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery.
Start the vehicle's engine to increase the battery charge.
The date and time cannot be set. Setting of the date and time is only available if the synchronisation with the satellites is deactivated. Settings menu / Options / Time-Date setting. Select the "Time" tab and deactivate the "GPS synchronisation" (UTC).

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CITROËN Connect Radio
Multimedia audio system - Applications - Bluetooth ® Multimedia audio system - Applications - Bluetooth ® Multimedia audio system - Applications - Bluetooth telephone ® telephone ®
Contents First steps 96
Steering mounted controls - Type 1 98
Steering mounted controls - Type 2 99
Menus 10 0
Applications 102
Radio Media 106
Telephone 118
Settings 132
Frequently asked questions 143
The system is protected in such a way that it will only operate in your vehicle. The display of the Energy Economy Mode message signals that a change to standby is imminent.
The different functions and settings described vary according to the version and configuration of your vehicle.
The link below gives access to OSS (Open Source Software) codes for the system. http://www.psa-peugeot-citroen.com/oss
As a safety measure and because it requires sustained attention by the driver, the pairing of a Bluetooth mobile telephone with the Bluetooth hands-free system of your audio system must be done with the vehicle stationaryand the ignition on.

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Press Radio Media to display the menu.
Press Radio Media to display the primary page.
Press the frequency.
Enter the FM and AM waveband values using the virtual keypad.
Press one of the buttons for an automatic search for radio stations.
Radio
Selecting a station Radio reception may be affected by the use of electrical equipment not approved by the Brand, such as a USB charger connected to the 12V socket. The exterior environment (hills,
buildings, tunnel, car park, below ground...) may prevent reception, even in RDS station tracking mode. This phenomenon is normal in the propagation of radio waves and is in no way indicative of a fault with the audio system.
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Move the cursor for a manual search for frequencies up or down.
Select a radio station or frequency.
Select a radio station or frequency.
Press " Preset ".
Press the " OPTIONS " button to go to the secondary page.
Make a short press on the star outline. If the star is solid, the radio station is already preset.
Make a long press on one of the buttons to preset the station.
Press " Band " to change waveband.
Press in the grey zone to confirm.
Preset a station
Changing waveband
Press " OK " to confirm.

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Media
USB port Selecting the source
Press the " SOURCES " button.
Press Radio Media to display the primary page.
The system builds playlists (in temporary memory), an operation which 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. The playlists are updated every time the ignition is switched off or connection of a USB memory stick. The lists are memorised: if they are not modified, the subsequent loading time will be shorter.
Insert the USB memory stick in the USB port or connect the USB device to the USB port using a suitable cable (not supplied).
Auxiliary socket (AUX)
First adjust the volume of your portable device (to a high level). Then adjust the volume of your audio system. Display and management of the controls are via the portable device.
This source is only available if "Auxiliary input" has been checked in the audio settings.
Connect the portable device (MP3 player…) to the auxiliary Jack socket using an audio cable (not supplied).
Choose the source.
Bluetooth Streaming ®Bluetooth Streaming ®Bluetooth Streaming
Streaming allows you to listen to music from your telephone.
The Bluetooth profile must be activated. First adjust the volume on your portable device (to a high level). Then adjust the volume of your 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.
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.

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Connecting Apple ®Connecting Apple ®Connecting Apple players ® players ®
Connect the Apple ® player to the USB port ® player to the USB port ®
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 / audiobooks / podcasts), you can also 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 confirm to go down through the menu to the desired track.
The version of software in the audio system may not be compatible with the generation of your Apple ® player. ® player. ®
The audio equipment will only play audio files with ".wav, .wma, .aac, .ogg and .mp3" file extensions and with a bit rate of between 32 Kbps and 320 Kbps. It also supports VBR (Variable Bit Rate) mode. No other type of file (.mp4, ...) can be played. ".wma" files must be of the standard wma 9 type. The sampling rates supported are 11, 22, 44 and 48 KHz.
It is advisable to restrict file names to 20 characters, without using of special characters (e.g.: " " ? ; ù) to avoid any playing and displaying problems.
In order to be able to play a burned CDR or CDRW, select standards ISO 9660 level 1, 2 or Joliet if possible when burning the CD. If the disc is burned in another format, it may not be played correctly. It is recommended that the same burning standard is always used on an individual disc, with the lowest speed possible (4x maximum) for the best acoustic quality. In the particular case of a multi-session CD, the Joliet standard is recommended.
Information and advice
Use only USB memory sticks formatted FAT 32 (file allocation table).
The system supports USB Mass Storage devices, BlackBerry ® devices ® devices ®
or Apple ® players via USB ports. The ® players via USB ports. The ®
adaptor cable is not supplied.
Control of the peripheral device is with the audio system controls. Other peripherals, not recognised on connection, must be connected to the auxiliary socket using a Jack cable (not supplied) or via Bluetooth streaming, depending on compatibility. It is recommended that the original USB cable for the portable device is used.
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.

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As a safety measure and because it requires the sustained attention of the driver, using a smartphone when driving is prohibited. Operation must be with the vehicle stationary . stationary . stationary
The synchronisation of a smartphone allows applications on a smartphone that are adapted to the CarPlay ® technology to be displayed ® technology to be displayed ®
in the vehicle's screen, having first activated the CarPlay ® function in the ® function in the ®
smartphone. As the principles and standards are constantly changing, it is recommended that you keep your smar tphone's operating system updated . For the list of eligible smartphones, go to the Brand's internet website in your c o unt r y.
Connect the USB cable. The smartphone charges when connected by a USB cable.
Connect the USB cable. The smartphone charges when connected by a USB cable.
From the system, press Telephoneto display the Carplay ® inter face. ® inter face. ®
Press " CarPlay " to display the CarPlay ® inter face. ® inter face. ®
On connecting the USB cable, the CarPlay ® function deactivates the ® function deactivates the ®
system's Bluetooth ® mode. ® mode. ®
From the system, press Telephoneto display the primary page.
Press the " PHONE " button to go to the secondary page.
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If the smartphone is already connected by Bluetooth ® .
You can go to the CarPlay ®
navigation at any time by pressing the system's Navigation button.

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In changing the setting of treble and bass the equalizer setting is deselected.
The selection of an equalizer setting imposes the settings for treble and bass and vice-versa. Modify the treble and bass or equalizer settings to obtain the desired musical ambience.
In changing the equalizer setting, treble and bass return to zero.
When changing the balance settings, the distribution setting is deselected.
The selection of a distribution setting imposes the balance settings and vice-versa. Modify the balance or distribution settings to obtain the desired musical ambience.
When changing a distribution setting, the balance setting is deselected.
There is a difference in sound quality between the different audio sources.
For optimum sound quality, the audio settings can be adapted to the different sound sources, which may result in audible differences when changing source.
Check that the audio settings are adapted to the sources listened to. Adjust the audio functions to the middle position.
With the engine off, the system switches off after a few minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the system's operating time depends on the state of charge of the battery. The switch-off is normal: the system switches to economy mode and switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery.
Start the vehicle's engine to increase the battery charge.
Settings

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RDS
Short procedure
Long procedure
The external environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks, ...) may block reception, including in RDS mode. This is a normal effect of the way in which radio waves are transmitted and does not indicate any failure of the audio system. Press the " MENU " button.
Select " Audio functions ".
Press OK .
Select the " FM waveband preferences " function.
Press OK .
Select " RDS ".
Press OK , RDS is displayed in the screen.
In " Radio " mode, press the OK button to activate or deactivate RDS directly.
RDS, if activated, enables you to continue listening to the same station by automatic retuning to alternative frequencies. However, in certain conditions, coverage of an RDS station may not be assured throughout the country as radio stations do not cover 100 % of the territory. This explains the loss of reception of a station that can occur during a journey.
If RDS is not available, the RDS symbol appears barred in the screen.
Radio
Selecting a station
Press the SOURCE button repeatedly and select the radio.
Press this button to select a waveband (FM / AM / DAB).
Press one of the buttons to carry out an automatic search for radio stations.
Press one of the buttons to carry out a manual search up / down for radio frequencies.
Press this button to display the list of stations received locally. To update this list, press for more than two seconds. The sound is cut while updating.