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CONNECTNEXT® INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM USER’S MANUAL Dear Customer, Welcome to the CONNECTNEXT® Infotainment System User's Manual. The infotainment system in your vehicle provides you with state of the art in-car entertainment to enhance your driving experience. Before using the infotainment system for the first time, please ensure that you read this manual carefully. The manual will familiarize you with the infotainment system of your car and its functionalities.
CONTENTS CONTENTS ABOUT THIS MANUAL INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED Conventions ........4 Control Elements Overview ..11 System ON/OFF......38 Safety Guidelines......5 Other Modes of Control.....19 Manage General Settings ..40 Trademarks ........8 System Usage ........25 Change Audio Settings....44 Warranty Clauses ......
ABOUT THIS MANUAL CONVENTIONS ABOUT THIS MANUAL CONVENTIONS DANGER : This guide introduces you to the CONNECTNEXT® Infotainment system and details its controls, options and Text that indicates to actions that might operations. cause harm to personnel. SECURITY ALERT: In addition, the guide contains:...
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SAFETY GUIDELINES ABOUT THIS MANUAL SAFETY GUIDELINES ENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES WARNING : DANGER : The infotainment system is a The infotainment system must be used in sophisticated electronic device. Do not a way that allows you to drive the vehicle allow improper access of the infotainment safely at all times.
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL SAFETY GUIDELINES AFETY GUIDELINES WHILE DRIVING YSTEM CARE AND MAINTENANCE DANGER : Exert utmost care while handling the infotainment system as Glance at the screen of the infotainment partial or complete loss of the infotainment system functions system only when necessary and safe to due to intentional misuse is not covered under warranty.
SAFETY GUIDELINES ABOUT THIS MANUAL WARNING : WARNING : Do not replace the vehicle speakers or fit Avoid addition of any accessories such as additional speakers with after-market external amplifiers, which will lead to the speakers. It may lead to the modification of the standard factory malfunctioning or even damage of the wiring connections.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL TRADEMARKS TRADEMARKS WARNING : Avoid usage of hard or sharp objects like Apple, Apple CarPlay, Siri, iPod and iPhone are trademarks of pen, key, USB stick etc. to touch the Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and Other countries. screen, as it can cause scratches on the screen surface.
WARRANTY CLAUSES ABOUT THIS MANUAL WARRANTY CLAUSES Tampered or serviced or repaired by any agency not authorized by Tata Motors Limited. The warranty clauses applicable to the infotainment system are listed below: 1. Warranty is applicable in India only. 2.
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Simultaneous pairing with multiple Phone handsets (up to 10 devices) through Bluetooth for Phone and Music supports like Phone book download & Audio streaming The CONNECTNEXT® infotainment system provides you with Integrated with vehicle components like Park Assist a bundle of high-end functionalities to: ...
It provides you with quick and easy access to the commonly used functions and options of the infotainment system. Figure 2: CONNECTNEXT® Infotainment System Home Screen in Night Mode Figure 1: CONNECTNEXT® Infotainment System Home Screen in Day Mode...
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INTRODUCTION CONTROL ELEMENTS OVERVIEW NOTE: The Day Mode feature uses a lighter background to increase user visibility which at times may be blocked due to sunlight. The Night mode uses a darker background with reduced brightness for a safe drive at night. NOTE: All the images displayed in the manual are taken during the Night mode.
CONTROL ELEMENTS OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION Figure 3: CONNECTNEXT® Infotainment System Control Elements...
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INTRODUCTION CONTROL ELEMENTS OVERVIEW Table 1: Infotainment System Control Elements Control Description Elements Clock Wise: Increases the volume. Volume Knob Anti-Clock Wise: Decreases the volume. Short Press: System Switch Off Mode: System On Media/Android Auto/CarPlay: If Media OFF, Media ON. if Media ON, Mute/Unmute ...
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CONTROL ELEMENTS OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION Table 1: Infotainment System Control Elements Control Description Elements This is a configurable button, which can be set as the shortcut for any of the below listed functionalities: Favorite 1. Source (Toggle) button 2. Audio Setup 3.
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INTRODUCTION CONTROL ELEMENTS OVERVIEW Table 1: Infotainment System Control Elements Control Description Elements Short Press: iPod, USB, Android Auto/CarPlay, Video Playback & Bluetooth Audio: If track played Seek Down duration <= the predefined threshold: Plays the previous track. If track played duration > button the predefined threshold: Replays the current track.
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CONTROL ELEMENTS OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION Table 1: Infotainment System Control Elements Control Description Elements Short Press & Long Press: Displays the Phone menu. Phone button Incoming Phone Call: Accepts (Connects) the Phone call. SMS Readout Popup: Activates SMS Readout. ...
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INTRODUCTION CONTROL ELEMENTS OVERVIEW Table 1: Infotainment System Control Elements Control Description Elements Clock Wise: iPod, USB and Bluetooth Audio: Previews next track, if supported. On knob press, plays Menu Rotary the track. Knob Radio: Enables manual tune up of FM/AM stations. ...
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OTHER MODES OF CONTROL INTRODUCTION OTHER MODES OF CONTROL In addition to the control elements on the infotainment system, the system can also be controlled from the: Steering Wheel Controls Steering wheel control elements provide you the flexibility of controlling your infotainment system even while you are driving without distracting your attention.
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INTRODUCTION OTHER MODES OF CONTROL TEERING HEEL ONTROL LEMENTS Figure 4: Steering wheel control elements...
OTHER MODES OF CONTROL INTRODUCTION Table 2: Steering Wheel Control Elements Control Description Element SP/LP: Android Auto connected: Plays the media in the following sequence Previous FM station- Audio Source > Previous AM station->USB->Bluetooth audio streaming->AUX in. Change Android Auto not connected: Plays the media in the following sequence Previous FM sta- ...
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INTRODUCTION OTHER MODES OF CONTROL Table 2: Steering Wheel Control Elements Control Description Element Android Auto: If Google Assistant is active, continues it. If connected but not active, starts Accept Phone Google Assistant. Call Incoming Phone Call: Accept call. ...
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OTHER MODES OF CONTROL INTRODUCTION Table 2: Steering Wheel Control Elements Control Description Element Media (except AUX-IN): Opens the next track. Scroll Right Radio: Plays the next preset radio station. USB Media: Opens the next folder. ...
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INTRODUCTION OTHER MODES OF CONTROL Table 2: Steering Wheel Control Elements Control Description Element Media (except AUX-IN): Opens the previous track. Scroll Left Radio: Plays previous preset radio station. Video Player: Opens the previous file. USB Media: Opens the previous folder, if applicable.
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SYSTEM USAGE INTRODUCTION SYSTEM USAGE The menus and submenus in the CONNECTNEXT® infotainment system helps you to easily browse and access the various features and functions of the system. CONNECTNEXT® H CREEN Access to any function/feature begins from the Home screen.
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INTRODUCTION SYSTEM USAGE Table 3: Configurable Shortcuts ENUS Removable/ The system provides you with a list of 10 or 12 features/ Function / Feature Replaceable functions, depending on the availability of Android Auto/ Apple CarPlay on your vehicle variant, which can be Favourite Contacts configured as shortcut menus.
SYSTEM USAGE INTRODUCTION of a function/feature on the Home screen, the system NOTE: Depending on vehicle variant, the displays a blank Add Shortcut icon in its place and the Android Auto and Apple CarPlay features removed menu is added to the last menu screen. might be unavailable.
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INTRODUCTION SYSTEM USAGE Removing/Replacing a Shortcut NOTE: If the number of shortcuts in the Home To remove/replace a shortcut: screen is 6, you will be unable to add a new shortcut. You need to either remove 1. In the Home screen, Long Press on the shortcut menu or replace an existing shortcut to add a that must be replaced or removed.
SYSTEM USAGE INTRODUCTION Configure Shortcuts screen with the list of functions/ NOTE: features that can be configured. The deleted shortcut menu will be 4. Select the required function/feature from the list. The system assigns the selected function/feature to the replaced with replaced shortcut menu and also displays the name and icon of the function/feature on the Home screen.
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INTRODUCTION SYSTEM USAGE NOTE: The widget drawer will be hidden in screens that are displayed in Full Screen Mode like Media OFF, Video playback, Phone Projection Screens (Android Auto and CarPlay) and Park Assist. To view the widget drawer in full screen mode, tap anywhere on the screen.
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SYSTEM USAGE INTRODUCTION In following few instances, the display in the Notification Bar changes: 1. Voice Command: When Voice Command is activated, either through the Infotainment System or the Steering Wheel button. Depending on the next voice command executed, the respective screen will be displayed.
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INTRODUCTION SYSTEM USAGE Table 4: Status Drawer Expanded Mode Settings Sl.No Settings Brightness Control, only if Parking Light is OFF Phone Notifications Bluetooth Paired Device status Minimized Media Control Panel Display ON/OFF Figure 12: Phone Setup Screen When you tap the Settings option , depending on the : The Connected Phone Status...
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SYSTEM USAGE INTRODUCTION Right Drawer For information on the various park assist settings, refer to “Manage Park Assist (if Applicable)” section. The Right Drawer of the infotainment screen displays the following details: . The Source drawer is located at the OURCE RAWER 1.
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INTRODUCTION SYSTEM USAGE AVIGATING ETWEEN THE CREEN ENUS . When you tap the Home widget, the system You can navigate between the Home Screen menus using the returns to the Home Screen and its options from any screen Touch Screen. The list of menus are displayed in 2 or 3 of the infotainment system.
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SYSTEM USAGE INTRODUCTION Swipe on the screen in a clock-wise or anti-clockwise Using Touch Screen: direction with your finger. Tap on the arrows on the display screen. AVIGATING ETWEEN CREEN BJECTS The on-screen objects of the infotainment system like, menus, icons and so on can be accessed using the Touch Screen.
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INTRODUCTION SYSTEM USAGE Using Touch Screen: Modifying the Value in a Range Using Touch Screen: Tap on the + screen icon to increase the value or - screen icon to decrease the value. Figure 16: Moving Slider/Tapping Arrows Move the slider of the scroll bar up &...
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SYSTEM USAGE INTRODUCTION Identifying the Currently Active Menu from the 2. Active Area: Displays submenu options, information Display Screen or progress of the currently selected menu function/ feature. The display screen of the infotainment system has 4 3. Left Drawer: Displays the Status drawer. information areas.
When the vehicle ignition and the infotainment system are switched ON and you press the knob, the system To use the CONNECTNEXT® infotainment system, you must will stop the currently playing media source or radio. The first switch it ON.
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SYSTEM ON/OFF GETTING STARTED When the vehicle ignition is switched OFF, you can switch ON the automatic turning off of display is postponed to another 20 sec. the infotainment system by pressing the knob and the system will be available for the next one hour. This is NOTE: called the One Hour System Switched ON Mode.
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GETTING STARTED MANAGE GENERAL SETTINGS MANAGE GENERAL SETTINGS To handle the general CONNECTNEXT® infotainment system settings like, date and time: 1. Tap . The system displays the Setup options. 2. Navigate to and select the General Setup option. The system displays the various options for setting the basic system parameters.
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MANAGE GENERAL SETTINGS GETTING STARTED 4. Highlight the year (YYYY) field and select the required ETTING year value. 5. When the required date is selected, select the Set icon. To set the system time: The selected date is set as the system date. 1.
GETTING STARTED MANAGE GENERAL SETTINGS 1. In the General Setup options, navigate to and select All user saved/configured settings like phone favourites the Use 24 Hour Format option. Select the check box and so on will be cleared. beside the option and the system clock displays time All the Radio stored presets will be cleared and the ...
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MANAGE GENERAL SETTINGS GETTING STARTED insert the key again (after 10 seconds at least) and switch ON the ignition and the infotainment system. NOTE: You will not be able to initiate reset to factory default when the vehicle is in the One Hour System Switched ON Mode.
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GETTING STARTED CHANGE AUDIO SETTINGS CHANGE AUDIO SETTINGS To set the bass, middle and/or treble values: 1. In the Audio options, navigate to and select the Bass, To change the audio settings: Middle & Treble option. The system displays the Bass/Middle/Treble screen.
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CHANGE AUDIO SETTINGS GETTING STARTED Distributing Volume Only to Front Speakers ETTING ALANCE AND ADER 1. In the Balance & Fader screen, select the Driver icon. Balance: Change this value to set the volume distribution The system distributes volume only to the front between the left and right speakers of the vehicle.
GETTING STARTED CHANGE AUDIO SETTINGS Resetting Fader Settings 2. Scroll to and select your favorite option. The system 1. In the Balance & Fader screen, select the Reset icon. automatically changes the audio settings depending The system resets the current fader value to equally on your selection.
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CHANGE VOLUME SETTINGS GETTING STARTED CHANGE VOLUME SETTINGS ETTING PEED EPENDENT OLUME To handle the volume settings of the vehicle and the various DEFINITION: features of the infotainment system: When the vehicle speed increases, the engine noise and surrounding noise like wind sound increases.
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GETTING STARTED CHANGE VOLUME SETTINGS 1. In the Volume Setup screen, highlight the Phone SMS R ETTING OLUME Audio field, modify the settings of the field by setting it to a new value in the range of 0 to 30. This option sets the volume at which your SMS will be read out to you.
CHANGE VOLUME SETTINGS GETTING STARTED 1. In the Volume screen, highlight the Aux-In Gain option. The system displays the available amplification level options. 2. Navigate to and select the required amplification level.
GETTING STARTED SOFTWARE DETAILS SOFTWARE DETAILS You can view the details of the infotainment system software like version and date of update. This option is mainly useful when you want to upgrade the system software or verify after upgrading the software. To view the software details: 1.
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OVERVIEW RADIO RADIO OVERVIEW The CONNECTNEXT® infotainment system supports FM and To view the radio screen, perform any of the following: AM radio bands. Scroll to and tap on the infotainment system Home screen, if available AM/FM R ECEPTION IMITATIONS Open the Sources screen and tap the FM/AM icon.
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RADIO OVERVIEW Table 5: Radio Screen Currently active frequency Currently active radio band (FM/AM) Preset Browse icon Frequency (Auto-Seek) Seek area with the Seek Down and Seek Up icons. When Auto Seek, Manual Tunning or Auto Store is initiated the valid frequencies are listed in the Seek area below the Seek icons.
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RADIO OPERATIONS RADIO RADIO OPERATIONS UNING ADIO TATIONS The infotainment system supports Manual tuning as well as The system allows you to perform the following radio Auto tuning of radio stations. operations: Manually Tuning a Radio Station Changing the radio band ...
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RADIO RADIO OPERATIONS Auto Tuning a Radio Station Stopping Auto Tuning To auto tune radio stations: The system automatically stops the Auto Tuning action, when it reaches the previous/next receivable frequency or when the search is unsuccessful. 1. In the Radio screen, tap icons.
RADIO OPERATIONS RADIO To scan through the radio stations: 1. In the Radio screen, tap Option icon. The system displays Auto Store and Scan options. 2. Tap Scan. The system tunes to the next receivable station and plays it for 10 seconds. The scanning will continue until canceled (displayed at the right corner) or till it reaches the initial frequency from where the scanning was initiated.
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RADIO RADIO OPERATIONS To enable auto search and storing of presets: ANDLING RESETS DEFINITION: 1. In the Radio screen, tap the Option icon. The system displays Auto Store and Scan options. You can store a radio station in the system 2.
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RADIO OPERATIONS RADIO NOTE: You can also play a preset by browsing through the available presets list and selecting the required preset. Refer to the “Browsing Through the Presets” section for information on browsing through the presets list. ROWSING HROUGH THE RESETS To browse through the preset list: 1.
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MEDIA OVERVIEW MEDIA OVERVIEW The CONNECTNEXT® infotainment system supports the following media sources to play music and videos: 1. USB source 2. Bluetooth Audio source 3. iPod 4. Audio AUX-In source The supported audio formats aac, .mp3, .wav and .wma.
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OVERVIEW MEDIA NOTE: Table 6: Media Screen The Folder Next and Previous icons are available only for the USB media source, Track Information/Album Art which have media content stored in folders. The icons will unavailable for iPod, Current Active Track Information Bluetooth and AUX-In media sources.
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MEDIA OVERVIEW NOTE: For Bluetooth media source devices, the Media screen options will vary depending on the AVRCP version of the device. For devices with AVRCP 1.6, all screen options listed in the table, except the folder options (5 and 6) will be available in the Media screen.
PLAYING A MEDIA SOURCE MEDIA PLAYING A MEDIA SOURCE ONNECTING TO A EDIA OURCE The USB, iPod or Auxiliary media devices must be physically The infotainment system allows you to play a media source connected to the system for them to be recognized and type by using anyone of the following ways: accessed.
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MEDIA PLAYING A MEDIA SOURCE NOTE: For good audio quality, music tracks recorded at 192 kbps or above are recommended for playing in the system. If tracks recorded at lower rates are played like around 128 kbps, there will be noticeable difference while listening.
PLAYING A MEDIA SOURCE MEDIA ELECTING A EDIA OURCE NOTE: The Sources screen is available from any When multiple media sources are connected to the screen on the infotainment system. infotainment system or to play a particular media source that was stopped earlier, you can select the required source from Only sources that are currently connected to the the list of available Media Sources.
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MEDIA PLAYING A MEDIA SOURCE LAYING EDIA OURCE SING A HORTCUT If you have configured a shortcut in the Home screen for one or more media sources, you can play the required media source by navigating and selecting the required media option from the Main Menu.
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MUSIC RELATED FUNCTIONS MEDIA MUSIC RELATED FUNCTIONS AUSING LAYING USIC Using the system, you can playback a maximum of 15000 The infotainment system allows you to perform the following music files. music related operations: To pause playing of music: Play/pause music ...
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MEDIA MUSIC RELATED FUNCTIONS Increasing/decreasing volume EPEATING RACK To increase /decrease the volume of the music: You can either repeat a single track or repeat music tracks in a folder. 1. Rotate the knob clockwise/anti-clockwise to To repeat a track or tracks in a folder: increase or decrease volume.
MUSIC RELATED FUNCTIONS MEDIA NOTE: NOTE: The repeat functionalities are not For some Bluetooth audio devices, all supported for the AUX-In music sources. random functions may not work. The availability of these functions is LAYING RACKS ANDOMLY dependent on the AVRCP version of your device.
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MEDIA MUSIC RELATED FUNCTIONS To fast forward or fast rewind: NOTE: 1. From within the Media screen, Long Press the Next You can also Short Press the and the Track icon or the Previous Track icon. The system fast forwards or fast rewinds the music tracks until the Steering Wheel control elements to icon is released and the action is stopped.
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MUSIC RELATED FUNCTIONS MEDIA 1. When in the Media screen, tap the Folder Up or the NOTE: Folder Down icon to shift to the next or previous The types of categories supported will folder respectively. The system plays the first music depend on the Media source/device.
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MEDIA MUSIC RELATED FUNCTIONS NOTE: You can scan through a USB/iPod media device for the required music track. To scan through a media device: 1. When in the Media screen, tap the Settings . The system displays the list of applicable options. 2.
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MUSIC RELATED FUNCTIONS MEDIA Stopping Media Device Scanning To stop scanning of the media device: 1. In the scan screen, select Cancel, using the knob. The system stops scanning the media device and starts playing music from the current music track.
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MEDIA PICTURE VIEWER PICTURE VIEWER 1. When you insert the media source, the system displays a popup message informing you that there are no audio files and prompting you to confirm If your USB media device has picture files, you can view them whether you want to view the pictures.
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PICTURE VIEWER MEDIA 2. Select Yes. The system will start displaying the pictures. 3. In the Picture Display screen, touch the Browse icon. The system displays the list of picture files available in the connected media source. Figure 39: Media Browse Screen with Videos and Pictures only AVIGATING ETWEEN ICTURES...
MEDIA PICTURE VIEWER HIFTING TO IDEO LAYBACK OR EDIA CREEN NOTE: Refer to the Accessing the Picture Files If the media source contains video files also, you can view the section for steps on displaying the Picture video files using the Video Playback feature. If the media screen.
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VIDEO PLAYBACK MEDIA VIDEO PLAYBACK 1. When there are no audio files and only video files exist in the media device: 1. When you insert the media source, the system If your USB media device contains video files, you can play displays a popup message informing you that there them in the infotainment system.
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MEDIA VIDEO PLAYBACK Perform Fast Forward/Fast Rewind of videos IDEO ELATED PERATIONS The steps for performing fast forward or fast rewind of The system allow you to perform the following operations on a video is similar to performing fast forward or fast the video files: rewind of music tracks.
VIDEO PLAYBACK MEDIA Table 7: Video Playback Screen Options Next Video Icon Play/Pause Icon Previous Video Icon OING TO THE CREEN To open the Home Screen from within a video playback: 1. In the Video Playback screen, tap . The system continues the video in the background and displays the Home Screen.
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MEDIA VIDEO PLAYBACK LOSING A IDEO To stop and close a video: 1. Tap on the video. The system displays the icon at the left corner of the screen. 2. Tap the icon to close the video. The system closes the video playback screen and displays the previously played media source screen.
Using the Bluetooth capability, you can pair and connect To connect your cell phone to the infotainment system: your phone to the CONNECTNEXT® infotainment system. Once both the devices are connected you can: 1. Turn ON the Bluetooth capability and device visibility in your phone.
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Connecting your phone with the infotainment system is devices search for Bluetooth devices around them. called as pairing. The TATA CONNECTNEXT® infotainment system supports a maximum of 10 paired devices. A device once paired need not be paired again unless the pairing is NOTE: deleted.
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PAIR DEVICES PHONE NOTE: If there are already 10 devices paired to the system, a message will be displayed asking you to delete an existing pairing to enable a new pairing. 3. The system prompts you to confirm the Bluetooth pass key of the phone.
PHONE PAIR DEVICES obstructions blocking the phone and infotainment NOTE: system connectivity. If the pairing is initiated from the phone, Ensure that your phone contacts do not have special the system displays a message to accept characters or blanks before their name. If there are such or reject the pairing request along with a contacts, please rename them.
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PAIR DEVICES PHONE If you are unable to pair the devices even after following the troubleshooting steps, any one of the following conditions might be true for your phone: Compatibility with 3rd party phones depends on the Bluetooth standards, Bluetooth versions, OS version and applications deployed on the phone by its manufacturer.
PHONE MANAGE PAIRED DEVICES MANAGE PAIRED DEVICES The infotainment system allows you to: View the list of devices paired to it Connect to a paired device Disconnect a paired device Delete paired devices IEWING AIRED EVICES To view the list of devices paired with the infotainment Figure 43: Paired Devices Screen system:...
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MANAGE PAIRED DEVICES PHONE To connect or disconnect a paired device: Deleting All Paired Devices 1. In the Paired Devices screen, select the required To delete all paired device: device. The system displays the connection/ disconnection status for the device. 1.
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PHONE CHANGE PHONE SETTINGS CHANGE PHONE SETTINGS To enable the SMS notification: The infotainment system provides you with some advance phone functionalities like: 1. Tap . The system displays the Setup menu options. Setting alert notifications for new SMS 2. Navigate to and select the Phone Setup option. The ...
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CHANGE PHONE SETTINGS PHONE ONFIGURING UTOMATIC EJECTED ALLS NOTE: Support for this functionality is When you receive an incoming phone call, you can either dependent on the capabilities supported accept or reject it. If you reject a call, you can send an by your phone.
PHONE CHANGE PHONE SETTINGS NOTE: The SMS text message can be of maximum 120 characters i.e. 6 lines of message wherein one line of text accommodates 20 characters. Figure 47: Configure Auto SMS Options...
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PHONE FUNCTIONS PHONE PHONE FUNCTIONS IEWING You can view all calls, received or dialed from the When a mobile phone is paired and connected to the infotainment system or missed when connected to the infotainment system, you can handle the following phone system, in the call log.
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PHONE PHONE FUNCTIONS IEWING ONTACTS NOTE: The system may require some time to The infotainment system allows you to view up to 2500 display the list of contacts and will display contacts stored in your phone book. a message while it retrieves the contact list.
PHONE FUNCTIONS PHONE NOTE: Refer to the “Viewing Call Logs” section for information on displaying the Phone Browse screen options. 2. Enter the digits of the phone number in the dialpad. 3. After entering the phone number, tap Call. The system initiates the outgoing call.
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PHONE PHONE FUNCTIONS Dialing Using the Contact To make a call by dialing a number from the contacts: 1. Open the Contacts screen. Refer to the “Viewing Contacts” section for the steps to open the Contacts screen. 2. Navigate through the contacts and select the required number.
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PHONE FUNCTIONS PHONE Figure 51: Contacts Screen Figure 52: Call Log Screen Dialing Using the Call Log Dialing Using the Favourites To dial a number from the list of previous calls (call log): The infotainment system supports marking some contacts as favourites.
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PHONE PHONE FUNCTIONS Marking a Contact as Favourite NOTE: If a contact has more than one number, To mark a contact as favorite: you can view all the numbers/details of the contact in the Internal Contact Details 1. In the Contacts screen, select the required contact and screen and then tap the star beside each displayed beside the contact number.
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PHONE FUNCTIONS PHONE Dialing a Favourite Number 1. Select the Accept icon in the popup message. The system connects the call to enable you to talk to the To dial a favourite contact: caller. NOTE: 2. Open the Favourites screen. The system lists all You can also accept the call using the contacts marked as favourite.
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PHONE PHONE FUNCTIONS Switch between calls Conduct a conference call by adding another number or by merging two existing calls Mute the microphone End the call Figure 54: Incoming Call Screen ANDLING UNCTIONS When you are in a call (outgoing or incoming), the system supports you to perform any of the following functions: Figure 55: Active Call Respond to the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) with the...
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PHONE FUNCTIONS PHONE example, you might have to enter your bank account Putting a Call on Hold number, when prompted by the IVR. You can use the dialpad in-call option to enter such details through the infotainment To put a call on hold: system.
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PHONE PHONE FUNCTIONS Switching Between Calls NOTE: Depending on the icon displayed on the When you have 2 calls simultaneously (one on hold and other screen, you can identify in which mode active), the system allows you to switch between the calls you are.
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PHONE FUNCTIONS PHONE Conducting a Conference Call When in an active call, you can connect an additional phone number to create a conference call between the contacts. You can create a conference call by either dialing to an additional number or by accepting a new incoming call. To create a conference call by dialing additional number: 1.
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PHONE PHONE FUNCTIONS To mute the microphone, NOTE: You can view the list of participants in a 1. In the active call screen, tap the mute microphone conference call by taping the Participants icon. NOTE: icon. To unmute the microphone, repeat the above step again.
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PHONE FUNCTIONS PHONE To enable the system to readout: 1. Ensure that you have selected Notify with Popup option for SMS Alert Notification. Refer to “Setting Notifications for New SMS” section. When you receive a new SMS, the system will display a popup message.
Independent Mobile Apps working with infotainment system along with compatible apps. For apps that are dependent on the CONNECTNEXT® app, it is NOTE: mandatory to install this app in the smartphone for other CONNECTNEXT® app and apps working compatible apps to function properly. The details about the with CONNECTNEXT®...
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM APPS NOTE: Smartphone should be connected to infotainment system and Internet connectivity should be enabled in order to configure the CONNECTNEXT® app for the first time in the vehicle. NOTE: Not all mobiles with different operating system versions supports app functionality reliably.
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To install the CONNECTNEXT® app: 1. Open Google Playstore on your android based smartphone. 2. Search for the CONNECTNEXT app. 3. Download and install CONNECTNEXT app on your smart phone.The CONNECTNEXT app Icon displayed on your smartphone. Figure 61: CONNECTNEXT® App Home Screen...
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4. Click on the button with the Google icon. install the app by just clicking on the app 5. If you are signing in to the CONNECTNEXT® app for the icon. first time, you will be prompted to enter your name.
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Last Connected vehicle If an app is compatible with the Vehicle Identification Number (may depend on CONNECTNEXT® app and is currently your vehicle variant) installed in your smartphone, you can Vehicle Name launch the by clicking on the app icon from any of the tabs.
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CONNECTNEXT® app and can be used in the TATA Nexon vehicle. The list of supported apps will be displayed in the CONNECTNEXT® app Home screen. Depending on your requirement, you can install and use the required app.
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM APPS CONNECTNEXT® APPS DISCLAIMER CONNECTNEXT® APPS DISCLAIMER the use of these application in terms of their function, correctness, accuracy, reliability, or otherwise. The contents/materials available (including any graphics, TATA Motors also makes no warranty that the access to the software, recommendations or other materials) at the applications etc.
CONNECTNEXT® APPS DISCLAIMER INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM APPS consent of the user it shall not be shared with any third party unless required by law. This application is developed for use in India only. All disputes shall be subject to Mumbai Jurisdiction.
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM APPS ANDROID AUTO ANDROID AUTO NOTE: NOTE: Android smartphones with android version 5.0 (Lollipop) or greater support Applicable only for Android Smartphones the Android Auto app. For best and if available in the vehicle feature list. performance, Google recommends Android version 6.0 (Marshmallow) or Android Auto is a projection technology app, which allows above.
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ANDROID AUTO INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM APPS 2. Maps NOTE: 3. Chrome Ensure you have enabled your Location in the Phone settings for using Android Auto When you try to open Android Auto, your smartphone will Google Map navigation. redirect you to the respective app screen for downloading and upgrading the app.
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM APPS ANDROID AUTO either reply to the SMS with a default message like “I am NOTE: Driving”. By default, Android Auto is configured in the infotainment system. Thereby, when you connect your Android Auto enabled smartphone with the infotainment system you will be prompted to select whether you would like to continue the phone connection for Android Auto.
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ANDROID AUTO INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM APPS NOTE: NOTE: Anytime during active Android auto Ensure you have enabled your Location in session, you can also enable Google the Phone settings. If the location is not enabled, you will be unable to use Assistant by doing a LP on the Android Auto Google Map navigation.
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM APPS ANDROID AUTO 1. Tap the icon on the Android Auto Home screen 1. Tap the icon on the Android Auto Home screen on the infotainment system. The Google Play Music on the infotainment system. The Dialer screen is screen is displayed.
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ANDROID AUTO INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM APPS 2. Tap the All car apps option. The All Car Apps screen is displayed, with the list of Android apps that are supported by Android Auto and installed in your smart phone. You can now select the required app and start using it from the infotainment system, as you handle it from your Android smartphone.
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM APPS ANDROID AUTO Figure 66: Android Auto All Car Apps Screen...
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CARPLAY INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM APPS CARPLAY Use only original Apple or Apple certified Lightning connectors/cables to connect your iPhone to the USB NOTE: port of the infotainment system. for more information refer to https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT204566. Applicable only for iPhones and only if ...
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM APPS CARPLAY connection, the infotainment system displays a wheel. popup or highlights the Apple CarPlay menu, if in focus in the Home screen. 4. Tap on the popup/menu to launch the Apple CarPlay Home screen. NOTE: If the connection with the infotainment system is lost, the app is disconnected and the infotainment system Home screen is displayed.
CARPLAY INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM APPS ANDLE ALLS ESSAGES AND OMMUNICATION CTIONS To handle the various actions of your iPhone from CarPlay on the infotainment system: 1. To handle calls: Tap the Phone icon on the Apple CarPlay Home screen on the infotainment system. You can now make calls, receive calls and view contacts.
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM APPS CARPLAY Figure 70: CarPlay Music Screen Figure 71: Apple CarPlay Screen with HVAC When an Apple CarPlay session is active in the system and you access other system functions like, HVAC and Volume Control, the status of these functions will be displayed at the top of the Apple CarPlay screen.
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DISPLAY VEHICLE SETUP SCREEN VEHICLE VEHICLE DISPLAY VEHICLE SETUP SCREEN The CONNECTNEXT® infotainment system supports handling To display the Vehicle Setup screen: and viewing of some vehicle feature/components controls. It allows you to: 1. Tap . The system displays the Setup menu Set vehicle door locking options ...
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VEHICLE SET VEHICLE AUTO RELOCK SET VEHICLE AUTO RELOCK To set the Vehicle Auto Relock feature: 1. In the Vehicle Setup screen, navigate to and select the In the Vehicle Setup screen, you can set the vehicle to auto Vehicle Auto Relock option. The system selects the relock itself after a specified time p check box and enables the feature.
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MANAGE PARK ASSIST (IF APPLICABLE) VEHICLE MANAGE PARK ASSIST (IF APPLICABLE) The Park Assist feature is vehicle dependent. If you have park assist system in your vehicle variant, you can to manage it using the infotainment system. The system allows you to: ...
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VEHICLE MANAGE PARK ASSIST (IF APPLICABLE) The Park Assist display screen has the following information: Table 8: Park Assist Screen Information Header Contains any one of the following details: Park Assist component related warning, for example, can contain a message to indicate that the Park brake is engaged Active phone call related information ...
MANAGE PARK ASSIST (IF APPLICABLE) VEHICLE Unavailability of Park Assist Display DEFINITION: Sometimes even after activating park assist the component When in a closed parking lot, you have to details are not displayed in the system. This will happen in disengage and engage the Reverse gear the following situations: multiple times for parking your vehicle within...
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VEHICLE MANAGE PARK ASSIST (IF APPLICABLE) Setting Park Assist Volume This option sets the volume related parameters of the vehicle Park Assist component. To set the volume value for park assist: 1. In the Vehicle Setup screen, navigate to and select the Park Assist option.
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MANAGE PARK ASSIST (IF APPLICABLE) VEHICLE 2. In the Park Assist Setup screen, highlight Park Assist Tone field and select the required tone from the list provided. Retaining Audio During Park Assist By default, the infotainment system stops the currently active media source, when the park assist feature is used.
VEHICLE REAR VIEW CAMERA (IF AVAILABLE) REAR VIEW CAMERA (IF AVAILABLE) Green - Within safe distance The Rear View Camera (RVC) feature is vehicle dependent. If you have a rear view camera installed in your vehicle variant, you will be able to manage it using the infotainment system. ...
MANAGE APPROACH LAMPS VEHICLE MANAGE APPROACH LAMPS To set the Approach lights illumination time period: 1. In the Vehicle Setup screen, navigate to and select the The Approach Lamps feature is vehicle dependent. The Approach Lamps option. The system displays the infotainment system provides you the flexibility of handling various illumination time period options.
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VEHICLE OVERVIEW OF CLIMATE CONTROL OVERVIEW OF CLIMATE CONTROL Auto Mode: Climate On icon, AUTO icon and currently set temperature. The Climate Control feature is vehicle dependent. The NOTE: infotainment system displays the climate control related In all other screens, the HVAC drawer will information in its HVAC screen, which is displayed at the right be displayed in collapsed mode (reduced of the infotainment system screen.
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OVERVIEW OF CLIMATE CONTROL VEHICLE If any HVAC settings are changed using the HVAC control elements, the changes will be displayed in the HVAC drawer for few seconds. Figure 80: HVAC Drawer - Climate Control Settings...
VEHICLE OVERVIEW OF CLIMATE CONTROL Using HVAC Control Elements Figure 81: HVAC Control Elements Table 9: HVAC Control Elements Used to set AC ON/OFF. NOTE: You can turn the knob clockwise/anti-clockwise to increase/decrease the blower speed.
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OVERVIEW OF CLIMATE CONTROL VEHICLE Table 9: HVAC Control Elements Used to set ECON ON/OFF mode. NOTE: You can turn the knob clockwise/anti-clockwise to increase/decrease the blower speed. Used to set Auto Max Defrost ON/OFF. Used to set Rear - Defog ON/OFF. Recirculate or Fresh.
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VEHICLE OVERVIEW OF CLIMATE CONTROL Climate Settings Change Messages The system displays change messages in the HVAC Drawer (partial expanded mode or collapsed mode) when you change any of the climate settings like temperature/blower using the HVAC control elements. The system displays message when you: ...
VOICE ALERTS Some of the voice alerts provided by the vehicle are listed below: The CONNECTNEXT® infotainment system is equipped with a Table 10: Voice Alert Situations Voice Alert system, which alerts or informs the condition or status of some critical components or actions performed in Low Tyre Pressure your vehicle.
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VEHICLE VOICE ALERTS Table 10: Voice Alert Situations Service Reminder Key Fob battery Low Figure 85: Co-Driver Door Open Voice Alert Text Figure 84: Low Brake Fluid Voice Alert Text...
DRIVE MODES VEHICLE DRIVE MODES The infotainment system displays information regarding the 3 drive modes that are available. To view information regarding a drive mode, highlight the required drive mode. The 3 drive modes that are available are: Table 11: Drive Modes City The vehicle optimizes the engine and other systems to balance the performance...
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VOICE RECOGNITION FEATURE VOICE RECOGNITION FEATURE NOTE: The system will start recognizing your The CONNECTNEXT® infotainment system allows you to voice commands only after the beep. So, control your vehicle Radio, Handsfree Phone and all speak only after you hear the voice supported media source devices using voice commands.
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VOICE RECOGNITION FEATURE VEHICLE Some of the Voice Recognition commands that are listed in the “Voice Recognition Commands” section. NOTE: The infotainment system also displays the voice recognition commands. You can select and view the required command details from the Command Categories by tapping ...
VEHICLE VOICE RECOGNITION FEATURE When similar sounding contact names/song names are Doing a Long Press on the Voice Activation button spoken, the system will display a list of options Pressing any HK, including the keys on the steering ...
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VOICE RECOGNITION FEATURE VEHICLE Getting Voice Recognition Command Help The system provides help to complete a command, when part of the command is recognized. The system plays an audio prompt to help you in completing the command. The system also lists the different voice recognition commands.
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VOICE RECOGNITION FEATURE VEHICLE OICE ECOGNITION OMMANDS Some of the Voice Recognition commands provided by the system are listed below: Table 12: Voice Recognition Commands Feature Command System Action Main Call Say the contact name and contact number category, if available, from the Phone Book. Commands [Name ->...
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VEHICLE VOICE RECOGNITION FEATURE Table 12: Voice Recognition Commands Feature Command System Action Media Browse [Song/ Album/ Say the category of music, you want to browse, the system lists all sub-categories and Artist/ Genre/ Playlist] allows you to browse through the contents. Media Music Folders Displays a list of all the music folders in the media device.
Video Playback is available in “Browse” option of Some frequently asked questions related to the features and Media screen and select “Video” option. Through this functions of the CONNECTNEXT® infotainment system are you can browse through the Video files available in listed below along with their answers.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS from phone to phone based your phone specific The USB cable that you are using to connect the implementation. Phone with the infotainment system might not be compatible with your Phone. Please use only the USB 7. From which Media sources can I play video? cable provided by the Phone Manufacturer.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS For Android Auto the required specification is, By doing a LP on the Steering Wheel Android smartphones with android version 5.0 or control element. greater. For CarPlay the requirement is, iPhone 5 and 17. Can Android Auto and CarPlay be used above versions.
ABBREVIATIONS ABBREVIATIONS Table 13: Abbreviations HVAC Heating Ventilation and Air The abbreviation used in the guide are listed in the below Conditioning table. JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group Table 13: Abbreviations Long Press Anti-lock Braking System PBAP Phone Book Access Profile Amplitude Modulation Park Distance Control APPS...
INDEX Vehicle capabilities ............121 Switch between handset and hands-free ....97 Voice Recognition Feature ..........138 INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM APPS ....... 102 Volume settings ..............47 Android Auto ..............110 CarPlay .................. 117 General Information ............102 DRIVE MODES ............137 City ..................
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INDEX Pause/Play music .............. 65 PAIRED DEVICES OPERATIONS ....... 84 Perform fast forward/fast rewind ....... 68 Connect/disconnect paired devices ......84 Play next/previous folder ..........68 Delete paired devices ............85 Play next/previous tracks ..........67 View paired devices ............84 Play tracks randomly ............
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INDEX Make an Outgoing Call............ 90 Browse through presets ..........57 View call list ................ 89 Play a preset ................ 56 View phone book ............. 90 Store presets ............... 56 View phone details ............89 REAR VIEW CAMERA ..........128 PHONE SETTINGS .............
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