PROGRAMMING
For the steps below, the L.E.D. located inside the interface can only be seen while active. The
interface does not need to be opened to see the L.E.D.
• Start the vehicle.
• Connect the AXDIS-CH5 harness to the wiring harness in the vehicle.
• The L.E.D. will initially turn on solid Green, then turn off for a few seconds while it auto
detects the radio installed.
• The L.E.D. will then flash Red up to (18) times indicating which radio is connected to the interface,
and then turn off for a couple of seconds. Pay close attention to how many Red flashes there
are. This will help in troubleshooting, if need be. Refer to the L.E.D. feedback section for more
information.
• After a couple seconds the L.E.D. will turn on solid Red while the interface auto detects
the vehicle. The radio will shut off at this point. This process should take 5 to 30 seconds.
• Once the vehicle has been auto detected by the interface, the L.E.D. will turn on solid
Green, and the radio will come back on, indicating programming was successful.
• Test all functions of the installation for proper operation, before reassembling the dash.
If the interface fails to function, refer to Resetting the AXDIS-CH5.
Note: The L.E.D. will turn on solid Green for a moment, and then turn off under normal
operation after the key has been cycled.
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROL SETTINGS
L.E.D. feedback
The (18) Red L.E.D. flashes represent what brand radio the AXDIS-CH5 believes it is connected
to. Each flash represents a different radio manufacturer. For example, if you are installing
a JVC radio, the AXDIS-CH5 will flash (5) times. Following is a legend that dictates which
manufacturer corresponds to which flash.
L.E.D. feedback legend
1 flash - Eclipse (Type 1) †
2 flashes - Kenwood ‡
3 flashes - Clarion (Type 1) †
4 flashes - Sony / Dual
5 flashes - JVC
6 flashes - Pioneer / Jensen
7 flashes - Alpine *
8 flashes - Visteon
9 flashes - Valor
* Note: If the AXDIS-CH5 flashes Red (7) times, and you do not have an Alpine radio
connected to it, that means the AXDIS-CH5 does not detect a radio connected it. Verify
that the 3.5mm jack is connected to the correct steering wheel jack/wire in the radio.
** Note: Part number AXSWCH-PAR is required (sold separately). Also, the Parrot radio must
be updated to rev. 2.1.4 or higher through www.parrot.com.
† Note: If you have a Clarion radio and the steering wheel controls do not work, change the radio
type to the other Clarion radio type; same for Eclipse. The following section explains how to do this.
‡ Note: If you have a Kenwood radio and the L.E.D. feedback comes back as showing as a JVC
radio, change the radio type to a Kenwood. The following section explains how to do this.
10 flashes - Clarion (Type 2) †
11 flashes - Metra OE
12 flashes - Eclipse (Type 2) †
13 flashes - LG
14 flashes - Parrot **
15 flashes - XITE
16 flashes - Philips
17 flashes - TBD
18 flashes - JBL
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