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These settings must be made according to each
profile.
Select "Alerts".
Activate or deactivate:
–

"Advise of car park nearby ", "Filling station
alert", "Risk areas alert ", "Accident black spot
alert" then select the alert symbol, "Give an
audible warning ", "Advise proximity of POI 1 ",
"Advise proximity of POI 2 ".
To have access to connected navigation,
select the option: "Authorise sending
information" in "Settings".
It is possible to access the "Notifications"
at any time in the upper bar.
The display of danger zones depends on the legislation in force and subscription
to the service.
Notification of "Danger
zones"
To issue notification of danger zones, select the option: "Allow notification of
danger zones".
Press Navigation to display the primary
page.
Press the "Report a new danger zone "
button located in the side bars or the upper bar of the touch screen (depending on
equipment).
Select the option "Type" to choose the
type of "Danger zone".
Select the "Speed" option and enter it
using the virtual keypad.
Press "OK" to save and distribute the
information.
Authorising sending
information
Press Settings to display the primary
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "System settings".
Select the "Privacy mode" tab.
Activate or deactivate:
–

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

"Data sharing only"
–

"Sharing data and the vehicle position "
"Danger zones" pack
updates
Press Settings to display the primary
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "System settings".
Select the "System info" tab.
Select "View" to display the versions of
the different modules installed in the
system.
Select "Update(s) due".
It is possible to download system and
map updates from the Brand’s website.
The update procedure is also available there.
After the updates have downloaded, installation on the vehicle must be done
with the engine running and vehicle
stationary.
Displaying the weather
Press Navigation to display the primary
page.
Press this button to display the list of
services.
Select "View map".
Select "Weather".
Press this button to display primary
information.
Press this button to display the detailed
weather information.
The temperature displayed at 6 a.m. will be the maximum temperature for the day.
The temperature displayed at 6 p.m. will be
the minimum temperature for the night.
Applications
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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11The temperature displayed at 6 a.m. will be the maximum temperature for the day.
The temperature displayed at 6 p.m. will be
the minimum temperature for the night.
Applications
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.
Connectivity
Press Applications to display the primary
page.
Press "Connectivity" to go to the CarPlay
®,
MirrorLinkTM or Android Auto functions.
CarPlay® smartphone
connection
Connect a USB cable. The smartphone
charges when connected by the USB
cable.
Press "Telephone" to display the
CarPlay® interface.
Or
Connect a USB cable. The smartphone
charges when connected by the USB
cable.
From the system, press "Applications " to
display the primary page.
Press "Connectivity" to go to the CarPlay
®
function.
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, a change of source will
have to be done manually.
MirrorLinkTM smartphone
connection
The "MirrorLinkTM" function requires the
use of a compatible smartphone and
compatible applications.
When connecting a smartphone to the
system, it is recommended that
Bluetooth
® be started on the smartphone.Connect a USB cable. The smartphone
charges when connected by the USB
cable.
From the system, press "Applications " to
display the primary page.
Press "Connectivity" to go to the MirrorLink
TM
function.
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 functions are
displayed.
Accept to start and complete the connection.
Once the connection is established, a page
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downloaded to the smartphone and compatible
with the MirrorLinkTM 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 wait for the availability of applications, depending on the quality of
the network.
Android Auto smartphone connection
The "Android Auto" function requires
the use of a compatible smartphone and
applications.
Connect a USB cable. The smartphone
charges when connected by the USB
cable.
From the system, press "Applications " to
display the primary page.
Press "Connectivity" to go to the "Android Auto"
function.
Press "Android Auto" to start the
application in the system.
During the procedure, several screen
pages relating to certain functions are
displayed.
Accept to start and complete the connection.
Different audio sources remain accessible in the
margin of the Android Auto display, using touch
buttons in the upper bar.
Access to the menus for the system is possible
at any time using the dedicated buttons.
In Android Auto mode, the function to
display the menus by pressing the
screen briefly with three fingers is
deactivated.
There may be a wait for the availability of applications, depending on the quality of
the network.
Vehicle apps
Press Applications to display the primary
page.
Press "Vehicle apps" to display the applications
home page.
Internet browser
Press Applications to display the primary
page.
Press "Connectivity" to go to the "Internet
browser" function.
Press "Internet browser" to display the browser
home page.
Select the country of residence.
Press "OK" to save and start the browser.
Connection to the internet is via one of
the network connections provided by the
vehicle or the user.
Bluetooth connection®
Activate the Bluetooth function on the telephone and ensure that it is "visible to
all" (telephone configuration).
Procedure from the telephone
Select the system name in the list of
devices detected.
In the system, accept the connection request
from the telephone.
To complete the pairing, whichever procedure used (from the telephone or
from the system), ensure that the code is the
same in the system and in the telephone.
Procedure from the system
Press Applications to display the primary
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Press "Bluetooth connection ".
Select "Search".
The list of telephones detected is
displayed.
If the pairing procedure fails, it is
recommended that you deactivate and
then reactivate the Bluetooth function on the
telephone.
Select the name of the chosen telephone
in the list.
Depending on the type of telephone, the
option is given to accept or not accept
the transfer of contacts and messages.
Connection sharing
The system offers to connect the telephone with
3 profiles:
– "Telephone" (hands-free kit, telephone only),
– "Streaming" (streaming: wireless playing of
the audio files on the telephone),
– "Mobile internet data ".
The "Mobile internet data " profile must
be activated for connected navigation
(where the vehicle does not have "Emergency
and assistance call" services), having first
activated sharing of this connection on the
smartphone.
Select one or more profiles.
Press "OK" to confirm.
Wi-Fi connection
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Press Radio Media to display the primary
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "Radio stations" in the secondary
page.
Press "Frequency".
Enter the values using the virtual keypad.
First enter the units then click on the
decimals zone to enter the figures after the
decimal point.
Press "OK" to confirm.
Radio reception may be affected by the
use of electrical equipment not approved
by the Brand, such as a USB charger
connected to the 12 V socket.
The exterior environment (hills, buildings,
tunnels, basement car parks, etc.) may block
reception, including in RDS mode. This
behaviour is normal in the propagation of
radio waves and does not indicate any failure
of the audio system.
Presetting a station
Select a radio station or frequency.
(refer to the corresponding section)
Press "Presets ".
Make a long press on one of the buttons
to preset the station.
Changing waveband
Press Radio Media to display the primary
page.
To change the waveband, press "Band…"
displayed at the top right of the screen.
Activating/Deactivating RDS
Press Radio Media to display the primary
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "Radio settings".
Select "General".
Activate/deactivate "Station tracking".
Press "OK" to confirm.
RDS, if activated, allows 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
entire country as radio stations do not cover
100% of the territory. This explains the loss of
reception of the station during a journey.
Displaying text information
The "Radio Text" function allows information transmitted by the radio
station and related to the station or the song
playing to be displayed.
Press Radio Media to display the primary
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "Radio settings".
Select "General".
Activate/deactivate "Display radio text".
Press "OK" to confirm.
Play TA messages
The TA (Traffic Announcement) function gives priority to TA alert messages. To
operate, this function needs good reception of
a radio station that carries this type of
message. While traffic information is being
broadcast, the current media is automatically
interrupted so that the TA message can be
heard. Normal play of the media previously
playing is resumed at the end of the
message.
Select "Announcements".
Activate / Deactivate "Traffic announcement".
Press "OK" to confirm.
DAB (Digital Audio
Broadcasting) radio
Terrestrial Digital Radio
Digital radio provides higher quality
sound.
The different "multiplexes/ensembles"
offer a choice of radio stations arranged in
alphabetical order.
Press Radio Media to display the primary
page.
Press "Band…" at the top right of the screen to
display the " DAB" waveband.
DAB-FM tracking
"DAB" does not cover 100 % of the
territory.
When the digital radio signal is poor,
"DAB-FM auto tracking" allows you to
continue listening to the same station, by
automatically switching to the corresponding
FM analogue station (if there is one).
Press Radio Media to display the primary
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "Radio settings".
Select "General".

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11DAB (Digital Audio
Broadcasting) radio
Terrestrial Digital Radio
Digital radio provides higher quality
sound.
The different "multiplexes/ensembles"
offer a choice of radio stations arranged in
alphabetical order.
Press Radio Media to display the primary
page.
Press "Band…" at the top right of the screen to
display the " DAB" waveband.
DAB-FM tracking
"DAB" does not cover 100 % of the
territory .
When the digital radio signal is poor,
"DAB-FM auto tracking" allows you to
continue listening to the same station, by
automatically switching to the corresponding
FM analogue station (if there is one).
Press Radio Media to display the primary
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "Radio settings".
Select "General".
Activate/deactivate "FM-DAB tracking".
Activate/deactivate "Station tracking".
Press "OK".
If "DAB-FM auto tracking" is activated,
there may be a difference of a few
seconds when the system switches to "FM"
analogue radio with sometimes a variation in
volume.
Once the digital signal quality is restored, the
system automatically changes back to "DAB".
If the "DAB" station being listened to is
not available on FM (" DAB-FM" option
greyed out), or "DAB-FM auto tracking" is not
activated, the sound will cut out while the
digital signal is too weak.
Media
USB port
Insert the USB memory stick into the USB
port or connect the USB device to the
USB port using a suitable cable (not supplied).
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub. The system builds playlists (in temporary
memory); this operation 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.
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 socket (AUX)
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.
CD player
Depending on equipment
Insert the CD in the player.
Selecting the source
Press Radio Media to display the primary
page.
Select "Source".
Choose the source.

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Watching a video
Insert a USB memory stick in the USB socket.
Video control commands are accessible
only through the touch screen.
Press Radio Media to display the primary
page.
Select "Sources".
Select Video to start the video.
To remove the USB memory stick, press the pause button to stop the video, then
remove the memory stick.
Bluetooth® audio streaming
Streaming allows you to listen to music 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 audio system.
If play does not start automatically, it may be
necessary to start the audio playback from the
telephone.
Control is from the portable device or by using
the system's touch buttons.
Once connected in streaming mode, the
telephone is considered to be a media
source.
Connecting Apple® players
Connect the Apple® 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/audio books/
podcasts).
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 sockets. The adapter
cable is not supplied.
Device management is via 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, depending on
compatibility.
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.
The audio system will only play audio files with
".wma", ".aac", ".flac", ".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 file types (".mp4", etc.) can be read.
Files of the ".wma" type should be to the wma 9
standard.
The sampling rates supported are 32, 44 and
48 kHz.
It is recommended that file names are less
than 20 characters long and do not contain any
special characters (e.g. « »
? . ; ù) so as to avoid
any reading or display problems.
Use only USB memory sticks in FAT32 format
(File Allocation Table).
It is recommended that the original USB
cable for the portable device be used.
CD player (depending on equipment).
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 be 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.
Telephone
Pairing a Bluetooth®
telephone
Activate the Bluetooth function on the
telephone and ensure that it is "visible to
all" (telephone configuration).
Procedure from the telephone
Select the system name in the list of
devices detected.
In the system, accept the connection request
from the telephone.
To complete the pairing, whichever procedure used (from the telephone or
from the system), ensure that the code is the
same in the system and in the telephone.
Procedure from the system
Press Telephone to display the primary
page.
Press "Bluetooth search".
Or
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Or
"Ringtone".
Press "OK" to save the settings.
The balance/distribution (or spatialisation
with the Arkamys© system) is audio
processing that allows the quality of the
sound to be adapted according to the number
of passengers in the vehicle.
Available only with the front and rear
speakers configuration.
The Ambience (6 optional ambiences) and Bass , Medium and Treble audio
settings are different and independent for
each audio source.
Activate or deactivate "Loudness".
The settings for "Position " (All passengers,
Driver and Front only) are common to all
sources.
Activate or deactivate "Touch tones ",
"Volume linked to speed " and "Auxiliary
input ".
On-board audio: the Arkamys Sound
Staging© optimises the distribution of
sound in the passenger compartment.
Setting the profiles
Press Settings to display the primary
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "Setting of the profiles ".
Select "Profile 1" or "Profile 2" or "Profile 3" or
"Common profile ".
Press this button to enter a name for the
profile using the virtual keypad.
Press "OK" to confirm.
Press this button to add a photograph to
the profile.
Insert a USB memory stick containing the
photograph in the USB socket.
Select the photograph.
Press "OK" to accept the transfer of the
photograph.
Press "OK" again to save the settings.
The location for the photograph is square; the system reshapes the original
photograph if in another format.
Press this button to reinitialise the profile
selected.
Reinitialisation of the profile selected
activates the English language by
default.
Select a "Profile" (1 or 2 or 3) to associate the
"Audio settings " with it.
Select "Audio settings ".
Select "Ambiences".
Or
"Position ".
Or
"Sound ".
Or
"Voice".
Or
"Ringtone ".
Press "OK" to save the settings.
Modifying system settings
Press Settings to display the primary
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "Screen configuration".
Select "Animation".
Activate or deactivate: "Automatic text scrolling ".
Select "Brightness".
Move the slider to adjust the brightness of
the screen and/or of the instrument panel.
Press Settings to display the primary
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "System settings".
Select "Units" to change the units of distance,
fuel consumption and temperature.
Select "Factory settings" to return to the initial
settings.
Resetting the system to "Factory
settings" activates English by default, as
well as degrees Fahrenheit, and turns off
summer time.
Select "System info" to display the versions of
the different modules installed in the system.
Selecting the language
Press Settings to display the primary
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "Languages" to change the
language.
Setting the date
Press Settings to display the primary
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "Set time-date".
Select "Date".
Press this button to define the date.
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► Use the "intuitive method" by pressing
the "Search…" button at the bottom of the
"Navigation” page.
The route calculation is not successful.
The route settings may conflict with the current
location (for example, if toll roads are excluded
but the vehicle is on a toll road).
►

Check the route settings in the "Navigation"
menu.
I do not receive "Danger zone” alerts.
Y

ou have not subscribed to the online services
option.
►

If you have subscribed to the option:
- a few days may elapse before the service is
activated,
- services may not be selected in the system
menu,
- online services are not active ("T

OMTOM
TRAFFIC" not shown on the map).
The POIs do not appear.
The POIs have not been selected.
►

Set the zoom level to 600 ft (200 m) or select
POIs in the POI list.
The "Danger zone" audible warning feature is
not working.
The audible warning is not active or the volume
is too low

.
►

Activate the audible warning in the
"Navigation" menu and check the voice volume
in the sound settings.
The system does not suggest a detour
around an incident on the route. The route settings do not take account of

TMC
messages.
►

Configure the "T
raffic info " function in
the route settings list (Without, Manual or
Automatic).
I receive a warning about a "Danger area"
that is not on my route.
As well as providing guided navigation, the
system announces all "Danger areas" positioned
in a cone located in front of the vehicle. It may
provide an alert for "Danger areas" located on
nearby or parallel roads.
►

Zoom the map to show the exact location
of the "Danger area".

You can select "On the
route" to stop receiving warnings or decrease the
warning duration.
Certain traffic jams along the route are not
indicated in real time.
On starting, a few minutes may elapse before
the system begins to receive traffic information.
►

W
ait until traffic information is being received
correctly (traffic information icons shown on the
map).
In certain countries, only major routes
(motorways, etc.) are listed for the traffic
information.
This is perfectly normal. The system is
dependent on the traffic information available.
The altitude is not displayed.
On starting, GPS initialisation may take up to
3 minutes to receive more than 4 satellites
correctly. ►
W ait until the system has started up
completely so that there is GPS coverage by at
least 4
satellites.
Depending on the geographical environment
(tunnel, etc.) or the weather, the conditions of
reception of the GPS signal may vary.
This behaviour is normal. The system is
dependent on the GPS signal reception
conditions.
My navigation is no longer connected.
During start-up and in certain geographical
areas, the connection may be unavailable.
►

Check that the online services are activated
(settings, contract).
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 by means of the
short-cut menu to enable the system to check
whether there is a more powerful transmitter in
the geographical area.
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
.
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.
I cannot find some radio stations in the list of
stations received.
The name of the radio station changes.
The station is no longer received or its name has
changed in the list.
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 "Update list" button in the "Radio
stations” secondary menu.
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.
The CD is systematically ejected or is not
played.
The CD is upside down, cannot be read, does
not contain audio files or contains audio files of a
format not recognised by the audio system.