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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 (AUX) jack socket
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.
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
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 the
Apple
® player.
Information and advice
The system supports USB mass storage
devices, BlackBerry® devices or Apple® players
via the USB ports. The adapter cable is not
supplied.
Devices are managed using the audio system
controls.
Other devices, not recognised on connection,
must be connected to the auxiliary socket using
a jack cable (not supplied) or via Bluetooth
streaming, if compatible.
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.
The audio system will only play audio files with
".wav", ".wma", ".aac", ".ogg" and ".mp3" file
extensions, at bit rates between 32 Kbps and
320 Kbps.
It also supports VBR (Variable Bit Rate) mode.
No other file types (".mp4", etc.) can be read.
All ".wma" files must be standard WMA 9 files.
The supported sampling rates are 11, 22, 44 and
48 KHz.
To avoid reading and display problems, we
recommend choosing file names less than 20
characters long that do not contain any special
characters (e.g. “ ? .
; ù).
Use only USB memory sticks in FAT32 format
(File Allocation Table).
We recommend using the original USB
cable for the portable device.
Telephone
USB sockets
Depending on equipment, for more information
on the USB sockets compatible with the
CarPlay
®, MirrorLinkTM or Android Auto
applications, refer to the "Ease of use and
comfort" section.
The synchronisation of a smartphone allows users to display applications
adapted to the CarPlay
®, MirrorLinkTM or
Android Auto technology of the smartphone
on the vehicle screen. For the CarPlay
®
technology, the CarPlay® function must be
activated on the smartphone beforehand.
For the communication process between
the smartphone and the system to work, it is
essential in all cases that the smartphone is
unlocked.
As the principles and standards are
constantly changing, it is recommended
that you keep the smartphone's operating
system up-to-date, as well as the date and
time of the smartphone and of the system .
For the list of eligible smartphones, go to the
Brand's national website.

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10Telephone
USB sockets
Depending on equipment, for more information
on the USB sockets compatible with the
CarPlay
®, MirrorLinkTM or Android Auto
applications, refer to the "Ease of use and
comfort" section.
The synchronisation of a smartphone allows users to display applications
adapted to the CarPlay
®, MirrorLinkTM or
Android Auto

technology of the smartphone
on the vehicle screen. For the CarPlay
®
technology, the CarPlay® function must be
activated on the smartphone beforehand.
For the communication process between
the smartphone and the system to work, it is
essential in all cases that the smartphone is
unlocked.
As the principles and standards are
constantly changing, it is recommended
that you keep the smartphone's operating
system up-to-date, as well as the date and
time of the smartphone and of the system .
For the list of eligible smartphones, go to the
Brand's national website.
MirrorLinkTM smartphone
connection
The "MirrorLinkTM" function requires a
compatible smartphone and applications.
Telephone not connected by
Bluetooth®
When connecting a smartphone to the
system, we recommend enabling
Bluetooth
® on the smartphone.Connect a USB cable. The smartphone
charges when connected by a USB cable.
From the system, press "Telephone" to
display the main page.
Press "MirrorLinkTM" to start the
application in the system.
Depending on the smartphone, it may be
necessary to activate the "MirrorLink
TM"
function.
During the procedure, several screen
pages relating to certain features are
displayed.
Accept to start and complete the connection.
Telephone connected by Bluetooth®
Connect a USB cable. The smartphone
charges when connected by a USB cable.
From the system, press "Telephone" to
display the main page.
Press the "PHONE" button to display the
secondary page.
Press "MirrorLinkTM" to start the
application in the system.
Once the connection is established, a page is
displayed, showing the applications already
downloaded to the smartphone that are
compatible with MirrorLink
TM technology.
Access to the different audio sources remains
available in the margin of the MirrorLink
TM
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.
There may be a pause before applications become available,
depending on the quality of the network.
CarPlay® smartphone
connection
Connect a USB cable. The smartphone
charges when connected by a USB cable.
From the system, press Telephone to
display the CarPlay® interface.
Or
If the smartphone has already connected
by Bluetooth®.Connect a USB cable. The smartphone
charges when connected by a USB cable.
From the system, press "Telephone" to
display the main page.
Press the "PHONE" button to access the
secondary page.

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Press "CarPlay" to display the CarPlay®
interface.
On connecting the USB cable, the
CarPlay® function deactivates the
system's Bluetooth® mode.
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.
The CarPlay® navigation can be accessed
at any time by pressing the system's
Navigation button.
Android Auto smartphone connection
On the smartphone, download the
Android Auto application.
The "Android Auto" function requires the
use of a compatible smartphone and
applications.
Telephone not connected by
Bluetooth®
Connect a USB cable. The smartphone
charges when connected by a USB cable.
From the system, press "Telephone" to
display the main page.
Press "Android Auto" to start the
application in the system.
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.
Telephone connected by Bluetooth®
From the system, press "Telephone" to
display the main page.
Press the "PHONE" button to display the
secondary page.
Press "Android Auto" to start the
application in the system.
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.
There may be a pause before applications become available,
depending on the quality of the network.
Pairing a Bluetooth®
telephone
The services available depend on the
network, the SIM card and the
compatibility of the Bluetooth devices used.
Consult the telephone user guide and the
service provider to check which services are
available.
The Bluetooth function must be activated and the telephone configured as "Visible
to all” (in the telphone settings).
To complete the pairing, whichever procedure is
used (from the telephone or from the system),
ensure that the code is the same in the system
and in the telephone.
If the pairing procedure fails, we
recommend deactivating and then
reactivating the Bluetooth function on the
telephone.
Procedure from the telephone
Select the name of the system in the list
of detected devices.
In the system, accept the connection request
from the telephone.
Procedure from the system
Press Telephone to display the main
page.
Press "Bluetooth search".
The list of detected telephones is
displayed.
Select the name of the chosen telephone
in the list.
Connection sharing
The system offers to connect the telephone with
3 profiles:
– "Telephone" (hands-free kit, telephone only),
– “Streaming" (streaming: wireless playing of
audio files on the telephone),
– "Mobile internet data ".
Select one or more profiles.
Press "OK" to confirm.
Depending on the type of telephone, you may by
prompted to accept the transfer of contacts and
messages.
The ability of the system to connect just one profile depends on the telephone.
All three profiles may connect by default.
The profiles compatible with the system are: HFP, OPP, PBAP, A2DP, AVRCP,
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Frequently asked
questions
The following information groups together the answers to the most frequently asked questions
concerning the system.
Radio
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.).
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).
►


Have the aerial checked by a dealer
.
I cannot find some radio stations in the list of
received stations.
The name of the radio station changes.
The station is no longer received or its name has
changed in the list. ►

Press the round arrow on the "List" tab on the
"Radio" page.
Some radio stations send other information
in place of their name (the title of the song for
example).
The system interprets these details as the station
name.
►

Press the round arrow on the "List" tab on the
"Radio" page.
Media
Playback of my USB memory stick starts only
after a very long wait (around 2 to 3 minutes).
Some files supplied with the memory stick may
greatly slow down access to reading the memory
stick (multiplication by 10 of the cataloguing
time).
►

Delete the files supplied with the memory
stick and limit the number of sub-folders in the
file structure on the memory stick.
Some characters in information about the
currently playing media are not displayed
correctly

.
The audio system is unable to process certain
types of character.
►

Use standard characters to name tracks and
folders.
Playback of streaming files does not start.
The connected device does not automatically
launch playback.
►


Start playback from the device.
T

rack names and playing times are not
displayed on the audio streaming screen. The Bluetooth profile does not allow the transfer
of this information.
Telephone
I cannot connect my Bluetooth telephone.
The telephone's Bluetooth function may be
switched off or the telephone may not be visible.
►

Check that the telephone has Bluetooth
switched on.
►


Check in the telephone settings that it is
"visible to all".
The Bluetooth telephone is not compatible with
the system.
►


Check the compatibility of the telephone on
the Brand's website (services).
Android

Auto and CarPlay do not work.
Android Auto and CarPlay may not activate if the
USB cables are of poor quality.
►

Use genuine USB cables to ensure
compatibility

.
The volume of the telephone connected in
Bluetooth mode is inaudible.
The volume depends on both the system and the
telephone.
►

Increase the volume of the audio system, to
maximum if required, and increase the volume of
the telephone if necessary

.
Ambient noise affects the quality of the
telephone call.
►

Reduce ambient noise (close windows,
reduce ventilation, slow down, etc.).
The contacts are not listed in alphabetical
order

.
Some telephones offer display options.
Depending on the settings chosen, contacts can
be transferred in a specific order.
► Modify the telephone directory display
settings.
Settings
When the treble and bass settings are
changed, the ambience is deselected.
When the ambience is changed, the treble
and bass settings are reset.
Selecting an ambience imposes the treble and
bass settings, and vice versa.
► Modify the treble and bass or ambience
settings to obtain the desired musical ambience.
When the balance settings are changed, the
distribution is deselected.
When the distribution setting is changed, the
balance settings are deselected.
Selecting a distribution setting imposes the
balance settings, and vice versa.
► Modify the balance setting or the distribution
setting to obtain the desired sound quality.
There is a difference in sound quality
between audio sources.
To allow for optimal listening quality, the sound
settings can be tailored to different audio
sources, which can generate audible differences
when changing source.
► Check that the sound settings are appropriate
to the sources listened to. Adjust the sound
functions to the middle position.

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Selection of the audio source (depending on
equipment):
–
FM/DAB/AM radio stations (depending on
equipment).
–


T
elephone connected via Bluetooth and
Bluetooth multimedia broadcast (streaming).
–

USB memory stick.
–


Media player connected via the auxiliary
socket (depending on equipment).
–


CD player (depending on equipment).
–


V
ideo (depending on equipment).


Using the "Settings" menu, create a
profile for just one person or a group of
people with common interests, with the
possibility of entering a multitude of settings
(radio presets, audio settings, navigation
history, contact favourites, etc.); these
settings are taken into account automatically.
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
Voice commands:
This control is located on the steering
wheel or at the end of the lighting control stalk
(depending on equipment). Short press, system voice commands.
Long press, smartphone voice commands via
the system.
Increase volume.
Decrease volume.
Mute by pressing the volume increase
and decrease buttons simultaneously
(depending on equipment).
Restore the sound by pressing one of the two
volume buttons.
Media (short press): change the
multimedia source.
Telephone (short press): start telephone
call.
Call in progress (short press): access
telephone menu.
Telephone (long press): reject an incoming call,
end call; when no call is in progress, access
telephone menu.
Radio (rotate): automatic search for the
previous/next station.
Media (rotate): previous/next track, move in a
list.
Short press: confirm a selection; if nothing
selected, access to presets.
Radio: display the list of stations.
Media: display the list of tracks.
Radio (press and hold): update the list of
stations received.

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11To see points of interest on a map, you can
say things like "show hotels in Banbury", "show
nearby parking", "show hotel at the destination"
or "show petrol station along the route". If you
prefer to navigate directly to a point of interest,
you can say "navigate to nearby petrol station".
If you feel you are not being well understood,
try to say the word "POI" in front of the point
of interest. For example say "navigate to POI
restaurant at the destination".
To choose a POI, say something like "select
line 2". If you've searched for a Point of Interest
and don't see the one you're after, you can filter
further by saying something like "select POI in
line 2", or "select the city in line 3". You can also
scroll through the list by saying "next page" or
"previous page".
Depending on the country, give
destination (address) instructions in the
language configured for the system.
"Radio Media" voice
commands
Voice commands
Turn on source radio - Streaming Bluetooth
- …
Help messages You can select an audio source by saying "turn
on source" followed by the device name. For
example, "turn on source, Streaming Bluetooth",
or "turn on source, radio". Use the command
"play" to specify the type of music you'd like to
hear. You can choose between "song", "artist",
or "album". Just say something like "play artist,
Madonna", "play song, Hey Jude", or "play
album, Thriller".
Voice commands
Tune to channel BBC Radio 2
Tune to 98.5 FM
Tune to preset number five
Help messages
You can pick a radio station by saying "tune to"
and the station name or frequency. For example
"tune to channel Talksport" or "tune to 98.5
FM". To listen to a preset radio station, say for
example "tune to preset number five".
Voice commands
What's playing?
Help messages
To choose what you'd like to play, start by saying
"play" and then the item. For example, say "play
song Hey Jude", "play line 3" or "select line 2".
You can undo your last action and start over
by saying "undo", or say "cancel" to cancel the
current action.
Voice commands
Play song Hey Jude
Play artist Madonna
Play album Thriller
Help messages
I'm not sure what you'd like to play. Please say
"play" and then a song title, an album title, or
an artist name. For example, say "play song
Hey Jude", "play artist Madonna" or "play
album Thriller". To select a line number from the
display, say "select line two". To move around
a displayed list, you can say "next page" or
"previous page". You can undo your last action
and start over by saying "undo", or say "cancel"
to cancel the current action.
Media voice commands are available
only with a USB connection.
"Telephone" voice
commands
If there is no telephone connected by
Bluetooth, a voice message announces:
"Please first connect a telephone", and the
voice session is closed.

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OrSelect "Search" to enter the name and
address of a POI.
Press "OK" to start calculation of the
route.
To a point on the map
Press Navigation to display the primary
page.
Explore the map by sliding a finger on the
screen.
Select the destination by pressing on the map.
Tap the screen to place a marker and display the sub-menu.
Press this button to start navigation.
Or
Press this button to save the address
displayed.
A long press on an item opens a list of POIs nearby.
To GPS coordinates
Press Navigation to display the primary
page.
Explore the map by sliding a finger on the
screen.
Touch the screen with a finger to go to the next
image.
Press this button to display the world
map.
Using the grid, select the desired country or
region by zooming.
Press this button to display or enter the
GPS coordinates.
A marker is displayed in the middle of the screen, with the "Latitude" and
"Longitude " coordinates.
Choose the type of coordinates:
DMS for: Degrees, Minutes, Seconds.
DD for: Degrees, Decimals.
Press this button to start navigation.
Or
Press this button to save the address
displayed.
OR
Press this button to enter the value for
"Latitude" using the virtual keypad.
And
Press this button to enter the value for
"Longitude " using the virtual keypad.
TMC (Traffic Message
Channel)
TMC (Traffic Message Channel)
messages are linked to a European
standard on the broadcasting of traffic
information via the RDS system on FM radio,
transmitting traffic information in real time.
The TMC information is then displayed on a
GPS Navigation system map and taken into
account straight away during navigation, so
as to avoid accidents, traffic jams and closed
roads.
The display of danger zones depends on the legislation in force and subscription
to the service.
Connected navigation
Depending on version
Depending on the equipment level of the vehicle
Network connection provided by the
vehicle

OR
Network connection provided by the
user

For the list of eligible smartphones, go to
the Brand's national website.
Connected navigation
connection
Network connection provided by the
vehicle
The system is automatically connected to the internet, to the connected services,
and does not require a connection provided by
the user via their smartphone.
Network connection provided by the
user
Activate and enter settings for sharing
the smartphone connection.
USB connection
Connect a USB cable.
The smartphone charges when connected
by the USB cable.
Bluetooth connection
Activate the Bluetooth function on the telephone and ensure that it is visible to
all (see the "Applications" section).
Wi-Fi connection
Select a Wi-Fi network found by the
system and connect.
This function is only available if it has been activated either via the
"Notifications" or via the "Applications" menu.

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11Connected navigation
connection
Network connection provided by the
vehicle
The system is automatically connected to the internet, to the connected services,
and does not require a connection provided by
the user via their smartphone.
Network connection provided by the
user
Activate and enter settings for sharing
the smartphone connection.
USB connection
Connect a USB cable.
The smartphone charges when connected
by the USB cable.
Bluetooth connection
Activate the Bluetooth function on the telephone and ensure that it is visible to
all (see the "Applications" section).
Wi-Fi connection
Select a Wi-Fi network found by the
system and connect.
This function is only available if it has been activated either via the
"Notifications" or via the "Applications" menu.
Press "Notifications".
Select Wi-Fi to activate it.
OR
Press Applications to display the primary
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "Wi-Fi network connection ".
Select the "Secured" or "Not secured" or
"Stored" tab.
Select a network.
Using the virtual keypad, enter the " Key"
for the Wi-Fi network and the
"Password".
Press "OK" to start the connection.
Usage restrictions:
– With CarPlay®, connection sharing is
only with a Wi-Fi connection.
–

With MirrorLinkTM, connection sharing is
only with a USB connection.
The quality of services depends on the quality
of the network connection.
With the arrival of "TOMTOM TRAFFIC",
the services will be available.
The services offered with connected navigation are as follows.
A Connected Services pack:
–

Weather,
–

Filling stations,
–


Car park,
–


T

raffic,
–

POI local search.
A

Danger zone pack (as an option).
Processes and standards are constantly
changing; for the communication process
between the smartphone and the system to
work correctly, it is recommended to update
the operating system of the smartphone
as well as the date and time of the
smartphone and of the system.
Settings specific to
connected navigation
Press Navigation to display the primary
page.
Press the "MENU" button to go to the secondary
page.
Select "Settings".
Select "Map".
Activate or deactivate: – "Allow declaration of danger zones ".
–

"Guidance to final destination on foot "
–

"Display recommended speed”