Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device

Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external USB device to the vehicle’s USB/AUX connector port which is located in the center console.

Center Console USB/AUX Connector Port
Center Console USB/AUX Connector Port

Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to the vehicle’s iPod /USB/MP3 control system (iPod or external USB device may take a few minutes to connect), the audio device starts charging and is ready for use by pressing radio switches, as described below.

NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely discharged, it may not communicate with the iPod /USB/ MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained.

Leaving the audio device connected to the iPod /USB/ MP3 control system may charge it to the required level.

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