Android Auto
You can control applications for a smartphone directly from the
screen (Android Auto).
In Android Auto, you can operate applications with finger
gestures such as tapping, dragging, scrolling or flicking on the
screen of this product.
p Android devices running Android 5.0 or higher are compat-
ible with Android Auto.
WARNING
Certain uses of a smartphone may not be legal while driving in
your jurisdiction, so you must be aware of and obey any such
restrictions.
If in doubt as to a particular function, only perform it while the
car is parked.
No feature should be used unless it is safe to do so under the
driving conditions you are experiencing.
Using Android Auto
Important
Android Auto may not be available in your country or region.
For details about Android Auto, please refer to the Google
support site:
http://support.google.com/androidauto
Content and functionality of compatible applications are
the responsibility of the App providers.
In Android Auto, usage is limited while driving, with
availability of functions and content determined by the
App providers.
Android Auto allows access to applications other than
those listed, subject to limitations while driving.
PIONEER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE AND DISCLAIMS
LIABILITY FOR THIRD PARTY (NON-PIONEER) APPS
AND CONTENT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY
INACCURACIES OR INCOMPLETE INFORMATION.
p The compatible finger gestures vary depending on the
application for a smartphone.
Starting procedure
When connecting an Android Auto-compatible device to this
product, select the method for connecting your device. Settings
are required according to the connected device.
Refer to Setup for iPod / iPhone or smartphone on page 17
p To achieve optimum usability of Android Auto, set the driv-
ing position setting correctly according to the vehicle.
Refer to Setting the driving position on page 33
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p You can adjust the guidance volume and alert sound volume
separately from the main sound volume when Android
Auto is used.
Refer to Adjusting the volume on page 34
p If the auto-launch function is set, Android Auto will launch
automatically as soon as a connection to an Android Auto-
compatible device is established.
Refer to Setting the auto-launch function on page 33
1 Connect an Android Auto-compatible device to
this product via USB.
Refer to Android device on page 62
2 Press the
button.
3 Touch [Android Auto].
A Bluetooth connection with the Android Auto-compatible
device will automatically be established and a Bluetooth connec-
tion with any other device will be terminated.
p If three devices are already paired, the message confirm-
ing whether to delete the registered device is displayed. If
you want to delete the device, touch [Agree]. If you want
to delete other device, touch [BT Settings] and delete the
device manually.
Refer to Registering your Bluetooth devices on page 13
p If Android Auto is turned on during a call on a cellular
phone other than the Android Auto-compatible device,
the Bluetooth connection will switch to the Android Auto-
compatible device after the call ends.
Setting the auto-launch
function
If this function is set to on, Android Auto will launch automati-
cally when an Android Auto-compatible device is connected to
this product.
The default setting is "On".
p Android Auto will launch automatically only when
"Smartphone Setup" is correctly set for using Android
Auto and an Android Auto-compatible device is correctly
connected to this product.
1 Display the "System" setting screen.
2 Touch [Android Auto Auto-launch] to switch
"On" or "Off".
Setting the driving position
To achieve optimum usability of Android Auto, set the driving
position setting correctly according to the vehicle.
The default setting is "Left".
1 Display the "System" setting screen.
2 Touch [Driving Position].
3 Touch the item.
Left:
Select for a left-hand drive vehicle.
Right:
Select for a right-hand drive vehicle.
The setting will be applied the next time an Android Auto-
compatible device is connected to this product.
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