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– Access to the touch screen and digital
instrument panel settings.
Audio source selection (depending on
equipment):
–

FM/DAB/AM radio stations (depending on
equipment).
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T
elephone connected via Bluetooth and
Bluetooth multimedia broadcast (streaming).
–

USB Memory stick.
In very hot conditions, the volume may
be limited to protect the system. It may
enter standby mode (with the screen and
sound off) for 5 minutes or more.
The system will resume normal operation
when the temperature in the passenger
compartment has dropped.
The system is operational in temperatures
between -40°C and +70°C.
Steering mounted controls
Voice control: smartphone voice
commands.
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.
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
through a list.
Short press: confirm a selection; if nothing
selected, access presets.
Menus
Radio Media

Select an audio source or radio station.
Telephone

Connect a mobile phone via Bluetooth®.
Run certain applications from a
smartphone connected via CarPlay
® or Android
Auto.
Applications

Access configurable equipment.

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11Settings

Configure the sound (balance, ambience,
etc.), the display (language, units, date,
time, etc.), and some system functions.
Driving

Activate, deactivate or configure certain vehicle functions.
Navigation

Configure the navigation and select your
destination via CarPlay® or Android Auto.
Air conditioning
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Manage various temperature and air flow
settings.
Radio
Selecting a station
Press Radio Media to display the main page.Press one of the buttons to perform an
automatic search for radio stations.
Or
Move the slider to manually search for
frequencies up or down.
Or
Press the frequency to enter the FM and
AM waveband values using the virtual
keypad.
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 phenomenon is perfectly normal in the
context of radio wave transmission, and
in no way indicative of an audio system
malfunction.
Changing the waveband
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.

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11Onboard audio: Arkamys Sound Staging©
optimises the sound distribution inside
the passenger compartment.
DAB (Digital Audio
Broadcasting) radio
Terrestrial Digital Radio
Digital radio provides higher quality sound.
The various "multiplexes/ensembles" offer a
choice of radio stations organised in alphabetical
order.
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to access the
secondary page.
Press "Band" to select "DAB band".
Press in the shaded area to confirm.
FM-DAB Follow-up
"DAB" does not cover 100% of the territory.
When the digital radio signal is poor, the
"FM-DAB Follow-up" enables 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 main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Activate/deactivate "FM-DAB Follow-up ".
Press in the shaded area to confirm.
If "FM-DAB Follow-up" is activated, there
may be a time offset of a few seconds
when the system switches to "FM" analogue
radio, and in some cases a change in volume.
When the digital signal quality is restored, the
system automatically changes back to "DAB".
To minimise this time lag, storing radio
stations in the "DAB" band is recommended.
If the "DAB" station being listened to is
not available on "FM", or if "FM-DAB
Follow-up" is not activated, the sound will cut
out when the digital signal becomes 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.
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.

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Making a call
Using the telephone is not recommended
while driving.
Parking the vehicle.
Make the call using the steering mounted
controls.
Calling a new number
Press Telephone to display the main
page.
Enter the phone number using the digital
keypad.
Press "Call" to start the call.
Calling a contact
Press Telephone to display the main
page.
Or press and hold
the steering mounted PHONE button.
Press "Contacts".
Select the desired contact from the displayed list.
Press "Call".
Calling a recently used
number
Press Telephone to display the main
page.
OrPress and hold
the steering mounted button.
Press "Recent calls".
Select the desired contact from the displayed list.
It is always possible to make a call
directly from the telephone; as a safety
measure, first park the vehicle.
Setting the ringtone
Press Telephone to display the main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to access the
secondary page.
Press "Ring volume" to display the
volume bar.
Press the arrows or move the slider to set
the ring volume.
Using CarPlay® or Android
Auto
Synchronising a smartphone enables users
to display applications that support the
smartphone’s CarPlay
® or Android Auto
technology on the vehicle’s screen. For CarPlay®
technology, the CarPlay® function must first be
activated on the smartphone.
The smartphone can be connected via USB
cable or via a wireless connection.
Unlock the smartphone for the
communication process between the
smartphone and the system to work.
As principles and standards are constantly
changing, we recommend keeping the
smartphone's operating system up-to-
date, together with the date and time on
the smartphone and the system.
For the list of compatible smartphones,
visit the Manufacturer's website in your
country.
USB sockets
Depending on equipment, for more information
on the USB sockets compatible with CarPlay® or
Android Auto applications, refer to the "Ease of
use and comfort" section.
Wireless connection
Before using CarPlay® or Android Auto
wirelessly, ensure the Wi-Fi regulatory
restrictions of your geographic location are
met, as indicated by a message on the touch
screen.
If the 5 GHz Wi-Fi network frequency is not
allowed in your location, select 2.4 GHz at the
first connection.
Check the Wi-Fi restrictions again when you
travel to different locations and set the Wi-Fi
frequency accordingly.

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11The regulations of the 5 GHz frequency
are specific to each country. Refer to the
regulation in force in your country.
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
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.
In these cases, it is recommended to connect
the smartphone with its original cable.
CarPlay® smartphone connection
The availability of the application depends on the
country.
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 the USB cable.
The smartphone charges when connected by the
USB cable.
From the system, press "Telephone" to
display the main page.
Press "CarPlay" to display the CarPlay®
interface.
CarPlay® interface may appear
automatically.
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.
Wireless connection
First activate the smartphone’s Bluetooth®
function.
From the system, press "Telephone" to
display the main page.
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).
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.
Android Auto smartphone connection
The availability of the application depends on the
country.
On the smartphone, download the
Android Auto application.
The "Android Auto" function requires the use of a compatible smartphone and
applications.
The first connection of Android Auto to the system should be made by USB
cable.
USB connection
Connect a USB cable.
The smartphone charges when connected by a
USB cable.

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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.
Wireless connection
First activate the smartphone’s Bluetooth®
function.
Connect a USB cable.
From the system, press "Telephone" to
display the main page.
If the device has already been connected to the
system via Bluetooth
®, select the device settings
from the list of known devices and choose
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).
The system detects if the smartphone is
compatible with Android Auto 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 "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.
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.
Applications
Viewing photos
Insert a USB memory stick in the USB port.
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.
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.
Press "Photos".
Select a folder.
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
page.
Press "SMS".
Select the "SMS” tab.
Press this button to select the display
settings for messages.
Press this button to search and select a
recipient.
Select the "Quick messages” tab.
Press this button to select the display
settings for messages.
Press this button to write a new message.
Press the bin alongside the selected
message to delete it.
Press this button alongside the selected
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11Press this button to edit and modify the
existing text.
Press this button to write a new message.
Press the bin to delete the message.
Settings
Adjusting the brightness
Press Settings to display the main page.
Press Brightness.
Move the slider to adjust the brightness of
the screen and/or the instrument panel
(depending on version).
Press in the shaded area to confirm.
Modifying system settings
Press Settings to display the main page.
Press "Configuration" to access the
secondary page.
Press "System configuration".
Press the "Units" tab to change the units of
distance, fuel consumption and temperature.
Press the "Factory settings" tab to restore the
initial settings.
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 "Privacy " tab,
or
Press Settings to display the main page.
Press "Privacy" to activate or deactivate
the private data mode.
Activate or deactivate:
–

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

"Only data sharing ”
–

"Data and vehicle position sharing "
Press the back arrow to confirm.
Press Settings to display the main page.
Press "Configuration" to access the
secondary page.
Press "Screen configuration".
Press "Brightness".
Move the slider to adjust the brightness of
the screen and/or the instrument panel
(depending on version).
Press the back arrow to confirm.
Press "Animation".
Activate or deactivate: “Automatic scrolling ”.
Select "Animated transitions".
Press the back arrow to confirm.
Selecting the language
Press Settings to display the main page.
Press "Configuration" to access the
secondary page.
Select "Language" to change the
language.
Press the back arrow to confirm.
Setting the time
Press Settings to display the main page.
Press "Configuration" to access the
secondary page.
Press "Date and time".
Select "Time".
Press this button to set the time using the
virtual keypad.
Press "OK" to save the time.
Press this button to set the time zone.
Select the display format for the time
(12h/24h).

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Activate or deactivate summer time (+1 hour).
Press the back arrow to save the settings.
The system may not automatically manage the change between winter and
summer time (depending on the country of
sale).
Setting the date
Press Settings to display the main page.
Press "Configuration" to access the
secondary page.
Press "Date and time".
Select "Date".
Press this button to set the date.
Press the back arrow to save the date.
Select the display format for the date.
Press the back arrow again to confirm.
Time and date setting is only available if
"GPS Synchronisation:" is deactivated.
Wifi settings
Press Settings to display the main page.
Press "Wifi " to access network frequency
setting.
Activate or deactivate the 5 GHz Wifi function.
Android Auto uses the 5 GHz frequency. CarPlay® uses the 2,4 and 5 GHz
frequency.
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
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.
In these cases, it is recommended to connect
the smartphone with its original cable.
The regulations of the 5 GHz frequency are specific to each country.
Refer to the regulation in force in your
country.
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.
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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).