Metra Electronics 99-5839CH User manual

CAUTION! All accessories, switches, climate
controls panels, and especially air bag indicator
lights must be connected before cycling the
ignition. Also, do not remove the factory radio
with the key in the on position, or while the
vehicle is running.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
99-5839CH
KIT FEATURES
• ISO DIN radio provision with pocket
• ISO DDIN radio provision
• Painted charcoal with a matte black center
• Touchscreen interface for climate and
personalization features
KIT COMPONENTS
• A) Radio/Display trim panel • B) Radio/Display sub-trim panel upper (a) • C) Radio/Display sub-trim panel lower (b) • D) Radio brackets upper (a)
• E) Radio brackets lower (b) • F) Pocket • G) (4) Panel clips • H) (12) #6 x 3/8” Phillips pan-head screws • I) (8) #8 x 3/8” Phillips truss-head screws
• J) Touchscreen display assembly and wiring harness • K) Antenna adapter (not shown) TOOLS REQUIRED
• Panel removal tool • Phillips screwdriver
• 9/32” Socket wrench
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dash Disassembly ..................................................2
Kit Preparation .......................................................3
Kit Assembly
–ISO DIN radio provision with pocket ..................4
–ISO DDIN radio provision .....................................5
Axxess Interface Installation .............................6-11
WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
Wiring Harness: Axxess interface and wiring
harness included
Antenna Adapter: Included
A B C D
H I J
E F G
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DASH DISASSEMBLY
1. Unclip and remove the trim panel
surrounding the shifter including the
cup holders. (Figure A)
2. Remove the (2) 9/32” screws from the
bottom of the radio/climate control
panel, and then unclip and remove the
panel. (Figure B)
3. Remove the (4) Phillips screws securing
the radio chassis, and then remove.
(Figure C)
Continue to Kit Preparation (Figure C)
(Figure B)(Figure A)

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KIT PREPARATION
1. There are two different radio/display
sub-trim panels to choose from. One for
mounting the radio in the upper portion
of the kit, and another one for mounting
it in the lower portion. (Figure A)
If mounting the radio in the upper
portion, a factory module will need to
be re-located:
a. Remove the module from the sub-
dash and relocate it to the bottom
of the dash opening. The mounting
brackets attached to the module will
need to be bent outward to make
room for the radio.
(Figure B) (Figure D)
(Figure A) (Figure C)
2. Attach the desired radio/display sub-
trim panel to the radio/display panel
using the (12) #6 x 3/8” pan-head
screws provided. (Figure B)
3. Attach the touchscreen display
assembly to the radio/display sub-panel
using the (4) #8 x 3/8” truss-head
screws provided. (Figure C)
4. Attach the (4) panel clips provided to
the radio/display panel . (Figure D)
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KIT ASSEMBLY
(Figure A) (Figure B)
ISO DIN radio provision with pocket
1. Attach the pocket to the appropriate
radio brackets using the (4) #8 x 3/8”
Phillips truss-head screws provided.
(Figure A)
2. Remove the metal DIN sleeve and trim
ring from the aftermarket radio.
3. Slide the radio into the bracket/pocket
assembly, and then secure it using the
screws supplied with the radio.
(Figure B)
Continue to Axxess
Interface Installation

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ISO DDIN radio provision
1. Attach the appropriate radio brackets to
the radio using the screws supplied with
the radio. (Figure A)
Continue to Axxess
Interface Installation
KIT ASSEMBLY
(Figure A)

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AXXESS INTERFACE INSTALLATION CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE
• Wire cutter • Crimp tool • Solder gun • Tape •
• Connectors (example: butt-connectors, bell caps, etc.)
TOOLS REQUIRED
From the 16-pin harness with stripped leads to the aftermarket radio:
• Connect the Red wire to the accessory wire.
• If the vehicle is equipped with a Shaker sound system or NAV, connect the
Blue/White wire to the amp turn on wire. This wire must be connected to hear
sound from the factory amplifier.
• If the aftermarket radio has an illumination wire, connect the Orange/White wire to it.
• If the aftermarket radio has a mute wire and the vehicle is equipped with SYNC, connect
the Brown wire to it. If the mute wire is not connected, the radio will turn off when SYNC is
activated.
• Connect the Gray wire to the right front positive speaker output.
• Connect the Gray/Black wire to the right front negative speaker output.
• Connect the White wire to the left front positive speaker output.
• Connect the White/Black wire to the left front negative speaker output.
The following (3) wires are only for multimedia/navigation radios that require these wires.
• Connect the Blue/Pink wire to the VSS/speed sense wire.
• Connect the Green/Purple wire to the reverse wire.
• Connect the Light Green wire to the parking brake wire
• Tape off and disregard the following (4) wires, they will not be used in this application:
Green, Green/Black, Purple, Purple/Black
Continued on the next page
INTERFACE FEATURES
INTERFACE COMPONENTS
• Axxess interface (built into the touchscreen display)
• 5839 harness
• 16-pin harness with stripped leads
• 4-pin harness with yellow RCA jacks
• Female 3.5mm jack with two loose wires
• Provides accessory power (12-volt 10-amp)
• Retains R.A.P. (retained accessory power)
• Provides NAV outputs (parking brake, reverse, speed sense)
• Retains audio controls on the steering wheel
• Retains SYNC
• Retains the factory AUX-IN jack
• Provides an aftermarket backup camera input
• Can be used in both amplified and non-amplified models
• Retains balance and fade
• Micro “B” USB updatable

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CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE (CONT.)
From the 5839 harness to the aftermarket radio:
• Connect the Black wire to the ground wire.
• Connect the Yellow wire to the battery wire.
• Connect the Blue wire to the power antenna wire.
• If the vehicle is equipped with NAV, connect the Blue/White wire with a red connector to the
amp turn on wire. This wire must be connected to hear sound from the factory amplifier.
• Connect the Green wire to the left rear positive speaker output.
• Connect the Green/Black wire to the left rear negative speaker output.
• Connect the Purple wire to the right rear positive speaker output.
• Connect the Purple/Black wire to the right rear negative output.
• For models with SYNC: Connect the Red and White RCA jacks labeled “RSE/SYNC/SAT”, to the
audio AUX-IN jacks. Disregard the Red and White RCA jacks labeled “FROM 3.5”, they will not
be used in this application.
• For models without SYNC: Connect the Red and White RCA jacks labeled “FROM 3.5”, to the
audio AUX-IN jacks. Disregard the Red and White RCA jacks labeled “RSE/SYNC/SAT”, they
will not be used in this application.
• Disregard the DIN jack, it will not be used in this application.
• Connect the White RCA jack labeled “SUBWOOFER”, to the subwoofer out jack.
• Disregard the Red RCA jack labeled “CENTER CHANNEL”, it will not be used in this application.
4-pin harness with yellow RCA jacks:
This harness is to be used to add an aftermarket backup camera to the touchscreen display,
if so desired.
• Connect the Yellow RCA jack labeled “Rearview camera”, to the RCA jack on
the aftermarket backup camera.
• Disregard the Yellow RCA jack labeled “AUX video”, it will not be used in
this application.
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With the key in the off position:
1. Connect the 16-pin harness with stripped leads into port “B” in the
touchscreen display .
2. Connect the 5389 harness into port “A” in the touchscreen display.
3. Connect the 4-pin harness with yellow RCA jacks into port “C” in the touchscreen
display .
4. Disregard ports “D” and “E”, they will not be used in this application.
5. Port “F” is an update port for future Firmware upgrades.
AB
C
E
FD
3.5mm jack steering wheel control retention:
• The 3.5mm jack is to be used to retain audio controls on the steering wheel control.
• For the radios listed below, connect the included
female 3.5mm connector with stripped leads onto
the male 3.5mm SWC jack. Any remaining wires tape off and disregard:
•
Eclipse: Connect the steering wheel control wire, normally Brown, to the Brown/White wire of
the connector. Then connect the remaining steering wheel control wire, normally Brown/White,
to the Brown wire of the connector
.
•
Metra OE: Connect the steering wheel control Key 1 wire (Gray) to the Brown wire.
•
Kenwood or select JVC with a steering wheel control wire: Connect the Blue/Yellow wire to the
Brown wire.
Note: If your Kenwood radio auto detects as a JVC, manually set the radio type to Kenwood. See
the instructions under changing radio type.
• XITE: Connect the steering wheel control SWC-2 wire from the radio to the Brown wire.
•
Parrot Asteroid Smart or Tablet: Connect the 3.5mm jack into the AX-SWC-PARROT (sold separately),
and then connect the 4-pin connector from the AX-SWC-PARROT into the radio
.
Note: The radio must be updated to rev. 2.1.4 or higher software.
• Universal “2 or 3 wire” radio: Connect the steering wheel control wire, referred to as Key-A or
SWC-1, to the
Brown wire of the connector. Then connect the remaining steering wheel control wire,
referred to as Key-B or SWC-2, to the
Brown/White wire of the connector. If the radio comes with a
third wire for ground, disregard this wire
.
Note: After the interface has been programmed to the vehicle, refer to the manual provided with
the radio for assigning the SWC buttons. Contact the radio manufacturer for more information.
• For all other radios: Connect the 3.5mm jack into the port on the radio designated for an external
steering wheel control interface. Refer to the manual provided with the radio if in doubt as to
where the 3.5mm jack goes to.
CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE (CONT.) INSTALLING THE INTERFACE

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INITIALIZING THE INTERFACE EXTRA FEATURES
Attention! If the interface loses power for any reason, the following steps will need to be
performed again.
1. Turn the key to the ignition position and wait until the radio comes on.
Note: If the radio does not come on within 60 seconds, turn the key to the off position,
disconnect the interface, check all connections, reconnect the interface, and then try again.
2. Turn the key to the off position, pause for a moment, and then start the vehicle.
3. Locate the factory antenna connector in the dash and complete all necessary connections to
the radio. Use the antenna adapter provided to adapt the factory antenna connector to the
aftermarket radio.
4. Test all functions of the installation for proper operation, before reassembling the dash.
1. Reassemble the dash in reverse order of disassembly.
SYNC:
If the vehicle is equipped with SYNC, the 99-5839CH can retain this feature.
1. Change the source of the radio to AUX-IN.
2. Press the “Info” button on the touchscreen display to enter the SYNC menu. Press the
“HVAC” button to get back to the main menu.
FINAL ASSEMBLY

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TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY OPERATION
Heated/Cooled seats screenHVAC screen
• This is the HVAC control screen which will be displayed on the touchscreen display . This is
considered the main screen.
• The upper left tab with (3) arrows will take you to the Heated/Cooled seats screen.
• The upper right tab with the gear icon will take you to the Configuration Settings screen.
Auto Climate: The climate controls will function in the same manner that they did with the
factory climate controls.
Manual Climate: The climate controls will function in the same manner that they did with the
factory climate controls, yet via touchscreen buttons instead. The temperature control will
display a numerical scale, with “LO” being the coldest, and “HI” being the hottest: LO / 1-9 / HI
Note: The “Info” button will only be shown if SYNC is to be retained.
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