Useful functions

Using the phone projection function

When you connect an Android smartphone or iPhone to the vehicle with a USB cable, you can run and control Apps on the phone through the widescreen using its user-friendly interface.

Caution

Using an approved USB cable provided by your smartphone manufacturer is recommended. Using unapproved USB cables may cause a phone projection error or a system malfunction.

Type1

Type2

  • The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
  • If the vehicle is type 2, it is possible to change the graphic theme to white or black. ▶ See "Graphic Themes (if equipped)."

When you connect an Android smartphone to the vehicle with Android Auto, you can run and control Apps on the phone through the widescreen using its user-friendly interface.

  1. To use Android Auto, first check the following.
    • •  Visit the Android Auto website at https://www.android.com/auto to check the list of countries, device types, and models that support Android Auto.
    • •  Download and install the Android Auto App from Google Play Store. It is not possible to install Android Auto in countries that do not support the feature.
  2. On the All Menus screen, press Setup ▶ Device Connections ▶ Phone Projection Settings ▶ Android Auto and then check Enable Android Auto.
    • Select Use Split Screen on Android Auto Screen to show split screen when using Android Auto.
  3. Connect a smartphone to the USB port on the vehicle by using the provided USB cable.
    • When the connection is made for the first time, the system screen displays a notification window. Check the details and then press OK.
    • To end the Android Auto and disconnect from the smartphone, remove the USB cable from the system.

    Caution

    Do not repeatedly connect and remove the USB connector within a short time. It may cause device errors or system failures.

  4. When the smartphone is locked, unlock it first and then consent to the use of Android Auto.

    When the smartphone is recognized successfully, the Android Auto menu is activated on the All Menus screen.

Using the Android Auto

  1. On the All Menus screen, press Android Auto.
  2. Perform the desired function.
    • •  To run the functions for phone, music, or navigation on the smartphone, press the corresponding App icon.
      • When you are using your smartphone's navigation via phone projection, sounds from both the system's radio/media function and the navigation will be output through your vehicle's speakers. When you use the Volume knob/button while both sounds are being output, the navigation volume is adjusted first.
    • •  To use the Google voice recognition, press and hold the Voice Recognition button on the steering wheel.
  • By pressing the [MODE] button on the steering wheel, you can run the media App on your smartphone as well as the Radio/Media mode of the system.
  • To specify which functions to run when the [MODE] button on the steering wheel is pressed, press and hold the [MODE] button to display the settings screen.
  • By pressing the Call button on the steering wheel, you can make a call via Bluetooth connection.
  • When phone projection is active, you cannot change the phone projection settings. To change the settings, remove the USB cable from your system.
  • The icons on the screen are subject to change according to the policy of Google Corporation.
  • Apps or functions used through Android Auto are subject to change according to the policy of Google Corporation. For supportable functions, visit the Android website at https://www.android.com/auto.
  • To use the functions on your smartphone with the minimized system settings, update the smartphone OS to the latest version.
  • The recognition time may differ depending on the device type, firmware, and OS version.
  • Charges may apply for any mobile data used while Android Auto is running.
  • Some functions may not work properly depending on the network signal strength.
  • Avoid interacting with the smartphone while using Android Auto.
  • You cannot use the following functions when Android Auto is in use.
    • USB mode
    • Apple CarPlay
    • Searches using the control panel, steering wheel remote control, or rear seat remote control (if equipped)
    • Browsing using the Search lever/knob on the control panel

After you connect an iPhone to the vehicle with Apple CarPlay, you can run and control Apps on the phone through the system screen.

  1. To use Apple CarPlay, first check the following:
    • •  For iPhone models that support Apple CarPlay, visit the Apple website at https://www.apple.com/kr/ios/carplay.
    • •  Make sure Apple CarPlay and Siri are enabled in your iPhone settings. If you do not see options for Apple CarPlay or Siri, update to the latest iOS version.
  2. On the All Menus screen, press Setup ▶ Device Connections ▶ Phone Projection Settings ▶ Apple CarPlay and then check Enable Apple CarPlay.
    • Select Use Split Screen on Apple CarPlay Screen to show split screen when using Apple CarPlay.
  3. Connect an iPhone to the USB port on the vehicle by using the provided USB cable.
    • When the connection is made for the first time, the system screen displays a notification window. Check the details and then press OK.
    • To end the Apple CarPlay and disconnect from the iPhone, remove the USB cable from the system.

    Caution

    Do not repeatedly connect and remove the USB connector within a short time. It may cause device errors or system failures.

  4. When the iPhone is locked, unlock it first and then consent to the use of Apple CarPlay.

    When the iPhone is recognized successfully, the Apple CarPlay menu is activated on the All Menus screen.

Using the Apple CarPlay

  1. On the All Menus screen, press Apple CarPlay.
  2. Perform the desired function.
    • •  To run any of functions (phone, messaging, music, navigation, etc.) on your iPhone, press the corresponding App icon.
      • When you are using your smartphone's navigation via phone projection, sounds from both the system's radio/media function and the navigation will be output through your vehicle's speakers. When you use the Volume knob/button while both sounds are being output, the navigation volume is adjusted first.
    • •  To run the Siri voice recognition, press and hold the Voice Recognition button on the steering wheel.
  • By pressing the [MODE] button on the steering wheel, you can run the media App on your smartphone as well as the Radio/Media mode of the system.
  • To specify which functions to run when the [MODE] button on the steering wheel is pressed, press and hold the [MODE] button to display the settings screen.
  • Press the Call/Answer button on the steering wheel to answer an incoming call.
  • When phone projection is active, you cannot change the phone projection settings. To change the settings, remove the USB cable from your system.
  • Apps or functions used through Apple CarPlay are subject to change according to the policy of Apple Corporation. For supportable functions, visit the Apple Corporation website at https://www.apple.com/kr/ios/carplay.
  • To use the functions on your smartphone with the minimized system settings, update the smartphone OS to the latest version.
  • The recognition time may differ depending on the device type, firmware, and OS version.
  • Charges may apply for any mobile data used while Apple CarPlay is running.
  • Some functions may not work properly depending on the network signal strength.
  • Avoid interacting with the smartphone while using Apple CarPlay.
  • You cannot use the following functions when Apple CarPlay is in use.
    • Bluetooth phone
    • USB mode
    • Android Auto
    • Browsing using the Search lever/knob on the control panel (if equipped)