Idatalink Operation; Access To Idatalink Mode - Alpine iLX-F409 Owner's Manual

iDataLink Operation

When the unit is connected to the car's iDataLink module, you can
transfer and receive data between the car and the unit to check the car's
status, or to make various operations from the unit.
• An iDataLink module (sold separately) is required.
• Available functions differ depending on your vehicle. For details, refer to
your vehicle's instruction manual.
About Audio Interrupt
Audio Interrupt is the function that outputs sound from the unit when
Voice Information (audio reading from the phone book, etc.)* from the
vehicle occurs.
• The Audio Interrupt function of the vehicle differs depending on the
type and grade of the vehicle.
* For your safety, when interrupted with Voice Information, you cannot
operate the buttons on the front panel or the touch buttons on the
display, except for some operations.
- The operating restrictions may differ depending on which mode the
unit is in during Voice Information.
- You can use the [ ] / [ ] (UP/DOWN) button to control the
volume of Voice Information.

Access to iDataLink Mode

You can check the car's status, set the air conditioning, etc.
1
Touch the (HOME) button to select Vehicle info
mode.
• The iDataLink mode screen selected in "Setting the Default
Vehicle Screen" (page 16) is displayed.
2
Touch the desired tag on the top of the screen.
Select item:
Climate / Gauges / Park Sensor / Vehicle Info. / Car Setting
• The displayed tag options differ depending on the type of vehicle.
3
Adjust or confirm the item/information accordingly.
• Operable functions and displays may differ depending on the vehicle.
iDataLink Function Screen example
Climate screen example
You can control the temperature inside the vehicle, etc.
Gauges screen example
You can check the vehicle's speed, the engine's rotation speed, etc.
Parking sensor screen example
You can check the distance from the front and rear of the vehicle to an
obstacle.
• If the car sensor detects an obstacle, the screen automatically changes to
the Parking sensor screen. For details, see "About Parking Sensor screen"
(page 44).
Vehicle Information screen example
You can check for open doors, check the tire pressure, the battery life,
etc. for the vehicle.
Car Setting screen example (Generic List screen)
The Generic List/Popup Window/Current source control screen is
displayed.
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