Car-Interface CI-CARPLAY-CIC User manual

CI-CARPLAY-CIC
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CARPLAY/ANDROID AUTO INTEGRATION FOR
BMW-MINI CIC HEAD UNIT
Model No.
CI-CARPLAY-CIC
Manual Ver.
1.0
Date
Jul. 25, 2019

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WARNING
In order to protect the driving safety and avoid break the traffic law; please DO NOT operate the
interface while driving.
The reversing surveillance function just is used in reversing assistance. Please check the entire
surroundings while reversing.
All steps of installation should be done by the well-trained specialist.
During installation, the ignition key should be taken off and after all installation finished, connect
power cable last.
Please DO NOT plug or pull the connected cables in the state of power-on, in order to avoid
damaged monitor or accessory.
Install wiring in a manner in which cables will not come in contact with metal parts. The wiring
may be damaged by contact with metal parts, resulting in fire and shocks. Avoid all contact with
hot surfaces when wiring the main unit. High temperatures may damage wiring, causing shorts,
arcing and fires.
Please DO NOT put the product in the damp environment or water, in order to avoid electric
shock, damaged and fire accident caused by a short circuit.
Kindly check all components are in the box when receiving the product. If anything missing,
inform to the supplier/manufacturer.
Start the engine before loading, check the interface whether have function displayed, key control
whether correct, the vehicle interface whether having a scratch. Please give the feedback to the
supplier/manufacturer if there have any questions.
Please note that put the disassembled automotive components in a good way on the installation
process, avoid scratching the instrument panel, the leftovers of connecting cables need to
handle and DO NOT leave it in the car. The connecting plug must be insulated in order to short
circuit.
The cables should be connected in a good way, the vehicle installation space is a little small,
so reduce space usage as far as possible. There should be a good plan about connect cables,
avoid affecting the active component of connecting, such as control components of turning the
steering wheel, throttle and brake pedal. There need to be fastened after connecting cables in
case of a drop.

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FEATURES
Integrated 2 in 1 module supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Support USB HD video and lossless music playback (APE, WAV, FLAC, MP3, WMA,
etc.)
Offers 2 video in for front and rear view camera
Support PDC (Parking Distance Control) and FPG (Flexible Parking Guidelines)
Supply pure 12V power to the front/rear view camera
Display front view automatically after shifting from “R” gear, also support setting
the duration
Adjustable left/right driving layout on CarPlay
VGA input for specific 360 panoramic system, offers a clearer picture
Operate by iDrive joystick and steering wheel buttons
Support OEM microphone
Support further software update
CarPlay
Android
USB
FPG
PDC
F/R view
Software
Auto
multimedia
camera
update

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CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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Settings
Back to
factory menu
USB
multimedia
Android
Auto
Apple
CarPlay
DIP SWITCH SETTING
NOTE! Please disconnect and reconnect interface's power for effective after changing
any DIP setting.
ADD ON MODULE UI

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MCU version
SETTINGS
Auto Phone Connect ON: CarPlay or Android Auto will start automatically
after connecting your iPhone or Android smartphone.
Driver Position Left/Right: Left/right driving mode on CarPlay.
Front Camera Time: Automatic front view display time, 0 means disable
front view, 10s max.
CP software version

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Back to add on main menu
APPLE CARPLAY
NOTE! Please disconnect iPhone's bluetooth before using Apple CarPlay.

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B area
A area
ANDROID AUTO
NOTE!
Make sure smartphone connect
to original car stereo Bluetooth
(tick CALL AUDIO, uncheck
MEDIA AUDIO) for phone call
audio delivering when using
Android Auto.

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