Quick Start Guide

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STEERING WHEEL CONTROL SETTINGS
L.E.D. feedback
The (up to 21) Red L.E.D. flashes represent what brand radio the Axxess interface believes it
is connected to. Each flash represents a different radio Manufacturer. For example, if you are
installing a JVC radio, the Axxess interface will flash Red (5) times, and then stop. Following
is a legend that dictates which radio Manufacturer corresponds to which flash.
L.E.D. feedback legend
* Note: If the Axxess interface flashes Red (7) times, and you do not have an Alpine radio
connected to it, that means the Axxess interface does not detect a radio connected to it. Verify
that the 3.5mm jack is connected to the correct steering wheel jack/wire in the radio.
** Note: The AX-SWC-PARROT is required (sold separately). Also, the Parrot radio must have
rev. 2.1.4 or higher software.
† 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 showing as a JVC
radio, change the radio type to Kenwood. The following section explains how to do this.
Attention: The Axxess Updater App can also be used to program the following (3) sub-sections as well,
pending that the Axxess interface has been programmed.
1 flash - Eclipse (Type 1) †
2 flashes - Kenwood ‡
3 flashes - Clarion (Type 1) †
4 flashes - Dual / Sony
5 flashes - JVC
6 flashes - Boss (Type 1) /
Jensen / Pioneer
7 flashes - Alpine *
8 flashes - Visteon
9 flashes - Valor
10 flashes - Clarion (Type 2) †
11 flashes - Boss (Type 2)
12 flashes - Eclipse (Type 2) †
13 flashes - LG
14 flashes - Parrot **
15 flashes - XITE
16 flashes - Philips
17 flashes - TBA
18 flashes – JBL
19 flashes – Insane Audio
20 flashes – Axxera / Magnadyne
21 flashes – Boss (Type 3)
Changing radio type
If the LED flashes do not match the radio you have connected, you must manually program
the Axxess interface to tell it what radio it is connected to.
1. After (3) seconds of turning the key on, press and hold the Volume Down button on the
steering wheel until the L.E.D. in the Axxess interface goes solid.
2. Release the Volume Down button; the L.E.D. will go out indicating the Axxess interface is in
Changing Radio Type mode.
3. Refer to the Radio Legend to know which radio number you would like to have
programmed.
4. Press and hold the Volume Up button until the L.E.D. goes solid, and then release. Repeat
this step for the desired radio number you have selected.
5. Once the desired radio number has been selected, press and hold the Volume Down button
on the steering wheel until the L.E.D. goes solid. The L.E.D. will remain on for about (3)
seconds while it stores the new radio information.
6. Once the L.E.D. goes out, the Changing Radio Type mode will then end. You can now test the
steering control wheel controls.
Note: If at any time the user fails to press any button for a period longer than (10) seconds,
this process will abort.
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