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Using a mobile phone
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Using Android Auto™
Useful information
Android Auto™ is an application for the
connection between the smart Media-Sys-
tem and a mobile phone. Certain mobile
phone functions and apps can be controlled
via the smart Media-System with Android
Auto™.
Functions such as telephony, navigation
and the audio playback of Android Auto™
are displayed on the home page of the
smart Media-System.
Android Auto™ is available for mobile
phones with the Android™ operating sys-
tem.
Further information: http://
www.smart.com/connect.
In order to use Android Auto™, the follow-
ing conditions must be met:
the mobile phone supports Android
R
Auto™ starting from Android™ 5.0
the mobile phone is switched on
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the mobile phone has an Internet con-
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nection
the Android Auto™ app is installed on the
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mobile phone
data sharing must be approved
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Transmitted vehicle data when using
Android Auto™
When using Android Auto™, specific vehicle
data is transmitted to the mobile phone.
This makes it possible to use selected
mobile phone services efficiently. The
mobile phone does not have active access to
vehicle data. The following system infor-
mation is transmitted:
smart Media-System software status
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system ID (anonymous)
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This data is transmitted in order to opti-
mise communication between the vehicle
and mobile phone.
A random vehicle code is generated for this
purpose and in order to assign multiple
vehicles to the mobile phone. This code is
not related to the vehicle identification
number (VIN) and is deleted if the smart
Media-System is reset. The following driv-
ing status data is transmitted:
gear position engaged
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instrument cluster day/night mode
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This data is transmitted in order to adapt
the content displayed to the driving situa-
tion.
GPS data such as coordinates, speed and
compass direction is transmitted. This data
is transmitted only when navigation is
active in order to improve navigation (e.g.
when driving through a tunnel).
Setting up a connection
X
Activate Android Auto™ on the mobile
phone (see manufacturer's operating
instructions).
X
Connect a mobile phone with a connect-
ing cable to the USB socket in the centre
console.
X
Select Yes.
Android Auto™ starts in the smart Media-
System display.
Calling up Android Auto™
X
Tap / on the home page of the smart
Media-System.
Android Auto™ starts in the smart Media-
System display.
Activating Android Auto™ voice-operated
control
When Android Auto™ is activated, the sys-
tem can be operated with voice control.
X
Press and hold the
multifunction steering wheel for approx-
imately three seconds.
A tone sounds.
Disconnecting Android Auto™
X
Disconnect the USB connection between
the mobile phone and the smart Media-
System.
button on the
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