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How do I connect Apple CarPlay to SYNC4A?

Apple CarPlay helps you control some apps from your iPhone using Siri, your vehicle's touchscreen, or steering wheel controls.

The steps below show you how to connect your iPhone with Apple CarPlay to SYNC 4A.

Phone is Not Paired

  1. Ensure your vehicle is parked and running in a safe, well-ventilated area.
  2. Press the Vehicle icon on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  3. Tap Phone.
  4. Select Add Phone. 
  5. Go to Settings on your iPhone. 
  6. Tap Bluetooth. 
  7. Select your vehicle name on your iPhone's discovery list. A Bluetooth pairing request pop-up will appear on your iPhone with a PIN. 
  8. Confirm that the PIN matches the code displayed on your vehicle's SYNC screen. Tap Yes when prompted. 
  9. Select Pair on your iPhone. "Allow Contacts and Favorites Sync?" will appear on your iPhone. 
  10. Tap Allow to download phone contacts to your vehicle's SYNC system. After a few seconds, "Use CarPlay with SYNC 4?" will appear on your iPhone. 
  11. Select Use CarPlay. "Would you like to enable CarPlay?" will appear on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  12. Tap the Enable button. "Connecting to Apple CarPlay" will appear and Apple CarPlay will launch on your SYNC screen. 

Phone is Paired

  1. Ensure your vehicle is parked and running in a safe, well-ventilated area.
  2. Press the Vehicle icon on your vehicle's SYNC screen.
  3. Tap Settings.
  4. Select Phone List.
  5. Touch the applicable iPhone from the displayed list.
  6. Select Enable.