Owner's Manual

APPS
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Android Auto™ Operation
Android Auto enables you to use the functions
of your Android smartphone convenient
for driving. You can easily access route
guidance, make calls, listen to music, and
access convenient functions on the Android
smartphone while driving.
For details about Android Auto, visit https://
www.android.com/auto/ and https://support.
google.com/androidauto.
Compatible Android smartphones
You can use Android Auto with Android
smartphones of Android version 5.0 or later.
For Wi-Fi connection, Android 8.0 or later.
NOTE
• Android Auto may not be available on all devices
and may not be available in all countries or
regions.
● About the placement of smartphone
Install the smartphone connected as Android
Auto device in the place where it can receive
the GPS signals.
When using Google Assistant, install
the smartphone in the place where the
smartphone easily catch a voice by the
microphone.
NOTE
• Do not put the smartphone in a spot exposed
to direct sunlight or near an air blowing out
port of an air conditioner. The placement of
the smartphone in such places can lead to
malfunction or damage of your smartphone.
• Do not leave the smartphone in the vehicle.
Ñ Connect Android smartphone
Wired connection
1
Connect an Android smartphone via the
USB terminal. (P.97)
To use the hands-free function, connect the
Android smartphone via Bluetooth.
When an Android smartphone compatible
with Android Auto is connected to the
USB terminal, the device is connected via
Bluetooth automatically, and the Bluetooth
Hands-Free phone currently connected is
disconnected.
2
Unlock your Android smartphone.
3
Press the [FNC] button.
 Popup menu appears.
4
Touch [ ].
5
Touch [ ].
6
Touch [Android Auto]. (P.15)
Wireless connection
When the Android smartphone is ready for
wireless connection, connecting it via the USB
registers Bluetooth and Wi-Fi automatically.
Thus, the registered Android smartphone will
be able to be connected wirelessly to be used
as an Android Auto source.
1
Press the [FNC] button.
 Popup menu appears.
2
Touch [ ].
3
Touch [ ].
4
Touch [Android Auto]. (P.15)
NOTE
• Turn on the Bluetooth function and Wi-Fi function
of Android smartphone.
• If two or more Android smartphones have been
registered, select the Android smartphone to be
used as the Android Auto source. (P.31)
• To change the password for wireless connection
manually, refer to [Reset Android Auto Wireless
Connection] (P.78).
• When the Wi-Fi connection becomes unavailable,
the HOME screen is displayed.