Metra Electronics AX-ADBOX1 User manual

AX-ADBOX1
© COPYRIGHT 2004-2011 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
1-800-221-0932 metraonline.com
REV. 11/29/12
AX-ADBOX1
© COPYRIGHT 2004-2011 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
1-800-221-0932 metraonline.com
REV. 11/29/12
AX-ADBOX1
© COPYRIGHT 2004-2011 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
1-800-221-0932 metraonline.com
REV. 11/29/12
AX-ADBOX1
© COPYRIGHT 2004-2011 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
1-800-221-0932 metraonline.com
REV. 11/29/12
FEATURES
• Provides accessory (12 volt 10 amp)
• Retains R.A.P. (Retained Accessory Power)
• Used in amplified, non-amplified systems, or digital amplified systems
• Retains chimes (GM)
• Turn signal click (GM)
• Provides NAV outputs (parking brake, reverse, mute, and V.S.S.)
• ASWC harness included (ASWC sold separately)
• Retains OnStar/OE Bluetooth
• Adjustable gain control for overall volume (on amplified systems)
• Adjustable gain control for chimes and OnStar (GM)
• Retains SYNC in Ford (if equipped)
• Adjustable gain control for SYNC (Ford)
• Retains Blind spot detection system in Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep (if equipped)
• High level speaker input
• Micro “B” USB updatable
• Retains balance and fade
• Retains digital fade
AX-ADBOX1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
From the 16 pin harness
• Connect the Red wires to the ignition/accessory wire of the aftermarket radio
• Connect the Orange/White wire to the illumination wire of the aftermarket
radio. If the aftermarket radio does not have an illumination wire, tape off the
Orange/White wire.
• Connect the Blue/White wire to the amp turn on wire of the aftermarket radio.
• Connect the Brown wire to the mute wire of the aftermarket radio. If the
aftermarket radio does not have a Mute wire, tape up the Brown wire.
• For remaining wires please refer to the vehicle wiring instructions.
For aftermarket radios with navigation built-in
• Connect the Light Green wire to the parking brake wire of the aftermarket
navigation radio.
• Connect the Blue/Pink wire to the V.S.S. or speed sense wire of the
aftermarket navigation radio.
• Connect the Green/Purple wire to the reverse wire of the aftermarket
navigation radio.
INTERFACE COMPONENTS
• AX-ADBOX1 Interface • 16-pin harness with stripped leads
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Cutting tool • Tape • Crimping tool
• Connectors (i.e. butt-connectors, bell caps, etc.)
Solstice (f) 2006-2009
Sunfire (g) 2000-2005
SAAB
9-7x (g) 2005-2009
SATURN
Aura (f) 2006-2009
Outlook (e) 2007-2009
Relay (g) 2005-2009
Sky (f) 2006-2009
Vue (e) 2008-2009
SUZUKI
XL-7 (e) 2007-2009
TOYOTA
4Runner*(i) 2003-2011
Avalon*(i) 2011
Camry/Camry Hybrid*(i)
2010-2011
Corolla*(i) 2005-2010
Highlander*(i) 2008-2010
Prius*(i) 2010
Rav4*(i) 2004-2010
Sequoia*(i) 2005-2011
Sienna*(i) 2004-2011
Solara*(i) 2004-2009
Tacoma*(i) 2005-2011
Tundra*(i) 2004-2011
Venza*(i) 2009-2010
Yaris*(i) 2007-2010
VOLKSWAGEN
CC(x) 2009-up
EOS(x) 2007-up
Golf (DDIN only) (x) 2002
Golf(x) 2003-up
GLI(x) 2008-up
GTI(x) 2002-up
Jetta (DDIN only) (x) 2002
Jetta(x) 2003-up
Passat(x) 2002-up
Rabbit(x) 2007-up
Tiguan(x) 2009-up
FEATURES
• Provides accessory (12 volt 10 amp)
• Retains R.A.P. (Retained Accessory Power)
• Used in amplified, non-amplified systems, or digital amplified systems
• Retains chimes (GM)
• Turn signal click (GM)
• Provides NAV outputs (parking brake, reverse, mute, and V.S.S.)
• ASWC harness included (ASWC sold separately)
• Retains OnStar/OE Bluetooth
• Adjustable gain control for overall volume (on amplified systems)
• Adjustable gain control for chimes and OnStar (GM)
• Retains SYNC in Ford (if equipped)
• Adjustable gain control for SYNC (Ford)
• Retains Blind spot detection system in Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep (if equipped)
• High level speaker input
• Micro “B” USB updatable
• Retains balance and fade
• Retains digital fade
AX-ADBOX1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
From the 16 pin harness
• Connect the Red wires to the ignition/accessory wire of the aftermarket radio
• Connect the Orange/White wire to the illumination wire of the aftermarket
radio. If the aftermarket radio does not have an illumination wire, tape off the
Orange/White wire.
• Connect the Blue/White wire to the amp turn on wire of the aftermarket radio.
• Connect the Brown wire to the mute wire of the aftermarket radio. If the
aftermarket radio does not have a Mute wire, tape up the Brown wire.
• For remaining wires please refer to the vehicle wiring instructions.
For aftermarket radios with navigation built-in
• Connect the Light Green wire to the parking brake wire of the aftermarket
navigation radio.
• Connect the Blue/Pink wire to the V.S.S. or speed sense wire of the
aftermarket navigation radio.
• Connect the Green/Purple wire to the reverse wire of the aftermarket
navigation radio.
INTERFACE COMPONENTS
• AX-ADBOX1 Interface • 16-pin harness with stripped leads
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Cutting tool • Tape • Crimping tool
• Connectors (i.e. butt-connectors, bell caps, etc.)
Solstice (f) 2006-2009
Sunfire (g) 2000-2005
SAAB
9-7x (g) 2005-2009
SATURN
Aura (f) 2006-2009
Outlook (e) 2007-2009
Relay (g) 2005-2009
Sky (f) 2006-2009
Vue (e) 2008-2009
SUZUKI
XL-7 (e) 2007-2009
TOYOTA
4Runner*(i) 2003-2011
Avalon*(i) 2011
Camry/Camry Hybrid*(i)
2010-2011
Corolla*(i) 2005-2010
Highlander*(i) 2008-2010
Prius*(i) 2010
Rav4*(i) 2004-2010
Sequoia*(i) 2005-2011
Sienna*(i) 2004-2011
Solara*(i) 2004-2009
Tacoma*(i) 2005-2011
Tundra*(i) 2004-2011
Venza*(i) 2009-2010
Yaris*(i) 2007-2010
VOLKSWAGEN
CC(x) 2009-up
EOS(x) 2007-up
Golf (DDIN only)(x) 2002
Golf(x) 2003-up
GLI(x) 2008-up
GTI(x) 2002-up
Jetta (DDIN only)(x) 2002
Jetta(x) 2003-up
Passat(x) 2002-up
Rabbit(x) 2007-up
Tiguan(x) 2009-up

AX-ADBOX1
© COPYRIGHT 2004-2011 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
1-800-221-0932 metraonline.com
REV. 11/29/12
AX-ADBOX1
© COPYRIGHT 2004-2011 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
1-800-221-0932 metraonline.com
REV. 11/29/12
AX-ADBOX1
© COPYRIGHT 2004-2011 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
1-800-221-0932 metraonline.com
REV. 11/29/12
AX-ADBOX1
© COPYRIGHT 2004-2011 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
1-800-221-0932 metraonline.com
REV. 11/29/12
APPLICATIONS
(continued on back)
Interface must be used in conjunction of one of the following harnesses:
Note, applications are notated with characters to indicate which harnesses needs to be used.
(a) AX-ADCH01
(b) AX-ADCH02
(c) AX-ADFD01
(d) AX-ADFD02
(e) AX-ADGM01
(f) AX-ADGM02
(g) AX-ADGM03
(h) AX-ADMZ01
(i) AX-ADTY01
(with amplifier only)
(x) AX-ADVW01
BUICK
Allure (g) 2005-2009
Century (g) 2004-2005
Enclave (e) 2007-up
Lacrosse (g) 2005-2011
Lucerne (e) 2006-2011
Rainier (g) 2004-2007
Rendezvous (g) 2002-2007
Terraza (g) 2005-2008
CADILLAC
Escalade***(g) 2003-2006
Escalade †Δ(e) 2007-up
Escalade EXT***(g) 2003-2006
DTS †(e) 2006-2011
SRX †(e) 2007-2009
CHEVROLET
Avalanche***(g) 2003-2006
Avalanche †Δ(e) 2007-up
Cavalier (g) 2000-2005
Cheyenne †(e) 2013
Cobalt (f) 2007-2011
Corvette (g) 2005-up
Equinox (e) 2007-2009
Express (g) 2003-2007
Express (e) 2008-up
HHR (f) 2006-2011
Impala (g) 2000-2005
Impala (e) 2006-up
Malibu (g) 2000-2003
Malibu (f) 2008-2012
Malibu (classic)(g) 2004
Monte Carlo (g) 2000-2005
Monte Carlo (e) 2006-2007
Silverado***(g) 2003-2006
Silverado (classic)***(g) 2007
Silverado (new body) Δ(e)
2007-up
SSR (g) 2003-2006
Suburban*** (g) 2003-2006
Suburban †Δ(e) 2007-up
Tahoe*** (g) 2003-2006
Tahoe †Δ(e) 2007-up
Trailblazer (g) 2002-2009
Traverse (e) 2009-up
Uplander (g) 2005-2008
CHRYSLER
200*(b) 2011-up
300*(a) 2005-2007
300*(b) 2008-up
Aspen*(a) 2007
Aspen*(b) 2008-2009
Sebring*(b) 2007-2010
Town & Country*(b) 2008-up
DODGE
Avenger*(b) 2008-up
Caliber*(a) 2007-2009
Caliber*(b) 2009-2010
Challenger*(b) 2009-up
Charger*(a) 2005-2007
Charger*(b) 2008-2010
* Indicates digital amplified system.
** Indicates SONY/THX sounds systems are digitally amplified.
*** These vehicles have a digital amp option. Please refer to the RPO list located in the glove box and if
code Y91 appears you have a digital amplifier.
† These vehicles have a digital amp option. Please refer to the RPO list located in the glove box and if
code UQA or UQS appears you have a digital amplifier.
ΔIn 2012 and up if the vehicle is equipped with OE navigation you must use the GMOS-LAN-07.
Dakota*(a) 2005-2007
Dakota*(b) 2008-up
Durango*(a) 2004-2007
Durango*(b) 2008-up
Grand Caravan*(b)
2008-2010
Journey*(b) 2009-2010
Magnum*(a) 2005-2007
Magnum*(b) 2008-2009
Nitro*(b) 2007-up
Ram*(a) 2006-2008
Ram 1500*(b) 2009-up
Ram 2500/3500*(a)
2006-2009
Ram 2500/3500*(b)
2010-up
FORD
Edge**(c) 2007-2012
Escape**(c) 2008-2012
Expedition**(c) 2007-up
Explorer**(c) 2008-2011
Explorer**(d) 2012-up
Explorer Sport Trac**(c)
2008-2011
F-150**(c) 2009-up
F-250/350/450/550**(c)
2011-up
Fiesta**(d) 2011-up
Five Hundred**(c) 2005-2007
Flex**(c) 2009-2012
Focus**(c) 2008-2011
Focus**(d) 2012-up
Fusion**(c) 2007-2012
Taurus**(c) 2008-2012
Taurus X**(c) 2008-2009
GMC
Envoy (g) 2002-2009
Savana (g) 2003-2007
Acadia (e) 2007-up
Savanna (e) 2008-up
Sierra*** (g) 2003-2006
Sierra †Δ(e) 2007-up
Sierra (classic)***(g) 2007
Yukon/XL/Denali***(g)
2003-2006
Yukon †Δ(e) 2007-up
HUMMER
H2***(g) 2003-2007
H2 †(e) 2008-2009
H3 (g) 2006-2009
ISUZU
Ascender (g) 2003-2008
I Series (g) 2006-2008
JEEP
Commander*(a) 2006-2007
Commander*(b) 2008-2010
Compass*(a) 2007
Compass*(b) 2009-up
Grand Cherokee*(a)
2005-2007
Grand Cherokee*(b) 2008-up
Liberty*(b) 2008-up
Patriot*(a) 2007
Patriot*(b) 2009-up
Wrangler*(b) 2007-up
LEXUS
ES330*(i) 2004-2006
ES350*(i) 2007-2010
ES300*(i) 2002-2003
GX470*(i) 2003-2008
IS350*(i) 2006-2010
IS300*(i) 2002-2005
IS250*(i) 2006-2010
LS460*(i) 2007-2008
LS430*(i) 2001-2006
LX470*(i) 2001-2007
RX300*(i) 2001-2003
RX330*(i) 2004-2007
RX350*(i) 2007-2009
RX400H*(i) 2006-2008
SC430*(i) 2002-2009
LINCOLN
Mark LT**(c) 2007-2008
MKS**(c) 2009-2012
MKT**(c) 2010-2012
MKX**(c) 2008-2012
MKZ**(c) 2007-2012
Navigator**(c) 2007-up
MAZDA
CX-7 (h) 2007-2012
CX-9 (h) 2007-2012
MERCURY
Mariner**(c) 2008-2010
Milan**(c) 2008-2010
Mountaineer**(c) 2008-2010
Sable**(c) 2008-2009
MITSUBISHI
Raider*(a) 2006-2007
Raider*(b) 2008-2009
OLDSMOBILE
Alero (g) 2001-2004
Bravada (g) 2002-2004
Intrigue (g) 2002
Silhouette (g) 2000-2004
PONTIAC
Aztec (g) 2001-2005
G5 (f) 2007-2008
G6 (f) 2009-2010
Grand Am (g) 2001-2005
Grand Prix (g) 2004-2008
Torrent (e) 2007-2009
APPLICATIONS
(continued on back)
Interface must be used in conjunction of one of the following harnesses:
Note, applications are notated with characters to indicate which harnesses needs to be used.
(a) AX-ADCH01
(b) AX-ADCH02
(c) AX-ADFD01
(d) AX-ADFD02
(e) AX-ADGM01
(f) AX-ADGM02
(g) AX-ADGM03
(h) AX-ADMZ01
(i) AX-ADTY01
(with amplifier only)
(x) AX-ADVW01
BUICK
Allure (g) 2005-2009
Century (g) 2004-2005
Enclave (e) 2007-up
Lacrosse (g) 2005-2011
Lucerne (e) 2006-2011
Rainier (g) 2004-2007
Rendezvous (g) 2002-2007
Terraza (g) 2005-2008
CADILLAC
Escalade***(g) 2003-2006
Escalade †Δ(e) 2007-up
Escalade EXT***(g) 2003-2006
DTS †(e) 2006-2011
SRX †(e) 2007-2009
CHEVROLET
Avalanche***(g) 2003-2006
Avalanche †Δ(e) 2007-up
Cavalier (g) 2000-2005
Cheyenne †(e) 2013
Cobalt (f) 2007-2011
Corvette (g) 2005-up
Equinox (e) 2007-2009
Express (g) 2003-2007
Express (e) 2008-up
HHR (f) 2006-2011
Impala (g) 2000-2005
Impala (e) 2006-up
Malibu (g) 2000-2003
Malibu (f) 2008-2012
Malibu (classic) (g) 2004
Monte Carlo (g) 2000-2005
Monte Carlo (e) 2006-2007
Silverado***(g) 2003-2006
Silverado (classic)***(g) 2007
Silverado (new body) Δ(e)
2007-up
SSR (g) 2003-2006
Suburban*** (g) 2003-2006
Suburban †Δ(e) 2007-up
Tahoe*** (g) 2003-2006
Tahoe †Δ(e) 2007-up
Trailblazer (g) 2002-2009
Traverse (e) 2009-up
Uplander (g) 2005-2008
CHRYSLER
200*(b) 2011-up
300*(a) 2005-2007
300*(b) 2008-up
Aspen*(a) 2007
Aspen*(b) 2008-2009
Sebring*(b) 2007-2010
Town & Country*(b) 2008-up
DODGE
Avenger*(b) 2008-up
Caliber*(a) 2007-2009
Caliber*(b) 2009-2010
Challenger*(b) 2009-up
Charger*(a) 2005-2007
Charger*(b) 2008-2010
* Indicates digital amplified system.
** Indicates SONY/THX sounds systems are digitally amplified.
*** These vehicles have a digital amp option. Please refer to the RPO list located in the glove box and if
code Y91 appears you have a digital amplifier.
† These vehicles have a digital amp option. Please refer to the RPO list located in the glove box and if
code UQA or UQS appears you have a digital amplifier.
ΔIn 2012 and up if the vehicle is equipped with OE navigation you must use the GMOS-LAN-07.
Dakota*(a) 2005-2007
Dakota*(b) 2008-up
Durango*(a) 2004-2007
Durango*(b) 2008-up
Grand Caravan*(b)
2008-2010
Journey*(b) 2009-2010
Magnum*(a) 2005-2007
Magnum*(b) 2008-2009
Nitro*(b) 2007-up
Ram*(a) 2006-2008
Ram 1500*(b) 2009-up
Ram 2500/3500*(a)
2006-2009
Ram 2500/3500*(b)
2010-up
FORD
Edge**(c) 2007-2012
Escape**(c) 2008-2012
Expedition**(c) 2007-up
Explorer**(c) 2008-2011
Explorer**(d) 2012-up
Explorer Sport Trac**(c)
2008-2011
F-150**(c) 2009-up
F-250/350/450/550**(c)
2011-up
Fiesta**(d) 2011-up
Five Hundred**(c) 2005-2007
Flex**(c) 2009-2012
Focus**(c) 2008-2011
Focus**(d) 2012-up
Fusion**(c) 2007-2012
Taurus**(c) 2008-2012
Taurus X**(c) 2008-2009
GMC
Envoy (g) 2002-2009
Savana (g) 2003-2007
Acadia (e) 2007-up
Savanna (e) 2008-up
Sierra*** (g) 2003-2006
Sierra †Δ(e) 2007-up
Sierra (classic)***(g) 2007
Yukon/XL/Denali***(g)
2003-2006
Yukon †Δ(e) 2007-up
HUMMER
H2***(g) 2003-2007
H2 †(e) 2008-2009
H3 (g) 2006-2009
ISUZU
Ascender (g) 2003-2008
I Series (g) 2006-2008
JEEP
Commander*(a) 2006-2007
Commander*(b) 2008-2010
Compass*(a) 2007
Compass*(b) 2009-up
Grand Cherokee*(a)
2005-2007
Grand Cherokee*(b) 2008-up
Liberty*(b) 2008-up
Patriot*(a) 2007
Patriot*(b) 2009-up
Wrangler*(b) 2007-up
LEXUS
ES330*(i) 2004-2006
ES350*(i) 2007-2010
ES300*(i) 2002-2003
GX470*(i) 2003-2008
IS350*(i) 2006-2010
IS300*(i) 2002-2005
IS250*(i) 2006-2010
LS460*(i) 2007-2008
LS430*(i) 2001-2006
LX470*(i) 2001-2007
RX300*(i) 2001-2003
RX330*(i) 2004-2007
RX350*(i) 2007-2009
RX400H*(i) 2006-2008
SC430*(i) 2002-2009
LINCOLN
Mark LT**(c) 2007-2008
MKS**(c) 2009-2012
MKT**(c) 2010-2012
MKX**(c) 2008-2012
MKZ**(c) 2007-2012
Navigator**(c) 2007-up
MAZDA
CX-7 (h) 2007-2012
CX-9 (h) 2007-2012
MERCURY
Mariner**(c) 2008-2010
Milan**(c) 2008-2010
Mountaineer**(c) 2008-2010
Sable**(c) 2008-2009
MITSUBISHI
Raider*(a) 2006-2007
Raider*(b) 2008-2009
OLDSMOBILE
Alero (g) 2001-2004
Bravada (g) 2002-2004
Intrigue (g) 2002
Silhouette (g) 2000-2004
PONTIAC
Aztec (g) 2001-2005
G5 (f) 2007-2008
G6 (f) 2009-2010
Grand Am (g) 2001-2005
Grand Prix (g) 2004-2008
Torrent (e) 2007-2009