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Smartphone Integration Interface
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the iSimple CarConnect. The CarConnect is designed to provide endless hours
of listening pleasure from your factory radio.The CarConnect allows connectivity for Bluetooth Devices,
enabling full control of these devices from the factory installed radio. It also retains original system features
such as CD Changer, Satellite Radio and Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) (if equipped).
Features
Hands-Free Calling - Using the vehicle’s radio or steering wheel mounted radio controls (if equipped) users
can answer calls, end calls or switch to privacy mode on a paired mobile device.
Caller ID - The incoming/outgoing phone number will be shown on the radio’s display. iOS devices will also
show the name of the caller provided the number is assigned to a contact. CD Changer emulation mode
does not support Caller ID.
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the radio is in the Bluetooth mode, the CarConnect will automatically enter streaming music mode and begin
transmitting the audio signal through your vehicle’s radio. Music streaming may also be initiated from the
radio or steering wheel mounted radio controls (if equipped). Using the vehicle’s radio buttons or steering
wheel mounted radio controls (if equipped) operators can change tracks, pause and play the music on the
paired mobile device. The track name and artist will be displayed on the radios display.
Voice-Recognition (Siri,S-Voice,GoogleVoice, etc)-Usingthe radiosbuttons, userscan remotelylaunch
their preferred Voice Recognition application on their mobile device. The extent of the Voice Recognition
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Important Notes
1. If your vehicle is equipped with Rear Seat Controls and they are on, the radio will not switch to Bluetooth
mode when a call is made/received.
2. If you are listening to any source other than the CarConnect when a call is made/received, once the call
is ended, you will be placed into audio streaming mode. You must manually switch back to the original
source.
3. If there are quotation marks in any of the song titles, it will not display correctly on the radio
4. When switching from CarConnect to Satellite mode, it may take up to one minute for the channels to
load.
5. You can adjust the output gain of the CarConnect to better match your factory sources. Follow the
procedure outlined under your mode of emulation to adjust the gain on your CarConnect.
6. Apple users: avoid using an apostrophe in the name of the iPhone.
7. Android users: avoid using a device name with over 12 characters.

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Operation Navigation Radios
Entering The Mode Select Menu (Navigation Radios)
Press the “XM” tab on the screen, “Select Source” will be displayed on the screen. Immediately turn the
Tune Knob to scroll through available sources (SAT Radio, Bluetooth). Once “Bluetooth” is displayed, after
10 seconds the source will auto select. If the vehicle is not equipped with factory satellite the radio will not
go into the mode select menu and the module will default to the Bluetooth mode.
Selecting Bluetooth as a source (Non-Navigation) Radios
Press the “BAND” button a few times until you enter the XM source. “Select Source” will be displayed on the
screen. Immediately turn the Tune Knob to scroll through available sources (SAT Radio, Bluetooth). Once
“Bluetooth” is displayed, after 10 seconds the source will auto select. If the vehicle is not equipped with
factory satellite the radio will not go into the mode select menu and the module will default to the Bluetooth
mode.
Pairing/Connecting Your Phone
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be automatically discoverable. Open up your phone’s Bluetooth menu and search for devices. Once you
see “Car Connect 3000” in the list, select it. Your phone should pair and then connect with the interface. The
CarConnect will alllow up to 4 devices to be paired at once.
Make Discoverable
Enter the mode select menu and turn the Tune Knob until “Settings” is displayed on the radio. Press the Ź,
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CarConnect discoverable. The radio will display “Discoverable”.
Switch to Next Device
Enter the mode select menu and turn the Tune Knob until “Settings” is displayed on the radio. Press the Ź,
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the last device paired when the key is cycled. If that device is not present it will look for the next device in line.
Clear All Devices
Enter the mode select menu and turn the Tune Knob until “Settings” is displayed on the radio. Press the Ź,
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all paired devices. The radio will display “Devices Cleared”.

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Adjusting the CarConnect Output Gain
Enter the mode select menu and turn the Tune Knob until “Settings” is displayed on the radio. Press the Ź,
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HFP Controls
Answer Call
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End Call
Press the ,Ż6HHN button on the radio or the źon the SWC to end a call.
Reject Call
Press the ,Ż6HHN button on the radio or the źon the SWC to reject a call.
Privacy
Press the Ź,6HHN button on the radio to switch the call over to the handset. Press again to return to the
Bluetooth kit.
A2DP Controls
Play/Pause
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to play the current track.
Track Up/Down
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Voice Recognition
Press the ,Ż6HHN button on the radio or the Voice button on the SWC to initiate your phone’s VR function.
This will launch whatever the default VR function is on your phone (Siri, S-Voice, Google Voice, etc)
Operation Navigation Radios (Cont.)

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Table of Contents
1. Wiring Overview
2. GM Vehicles - Page 3
3. Honda/Acura Vehicles - Pages 3-4
4. Toyota/Lexus/Scion - Page 4-5
5. Connecting the Factory Satellite Radio Tuner Accessory Wire (PGHSATR) - Page 6
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Wiring Overview
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Vehicle Dipswitches
USB Port
Microphone Input
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1. Set the dipswitches on the CarConnect interface as indicated above.
2. Carefully remove the trim panels & bolts that secure the radio into the dash cavity. Carefully pull the radio from the dash of the
vehicle. This will provide access to the factory radio connectors where you will connect the CarConnect harness.
3. Select the location where the microphone will be mounted. This location will vary based on the vehicle and the customer’s
preference. Once mounted, carefully run the microphone cable behind the radio to the CarConnect. When running this cable
through the dash be sure to secure it away from moving parts or sharp metal edges that may damage the cable. Insert the
3.5mm microphone jack into the port on the CarConnect.
4. Disconnect the factory 16-Pin harness and 14-Pin harness from the back of the radio.
5. Plug in the male connectors on the PGHGM1 harness into the 16-pin port and 14-pin port on the back of the radio. Next,
connect the factory 16-pin and 14-pin connectors into the female connectors on the PGHGM1 harness. Be sure to make a
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6. To complete the installation secure the CarConnect into the cavity in the dash behind the radio. Be sure that the cables and
interface modules are not near moving parts or sharp metal edges as they may damage the cables. To prevent rattling noises
inside the dash, use zip ties, tape, or other fasteners to mount the interface securely.
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1. Set the dipswitches on the CarConnect interface as indicated above.
2. Carefully remove the trim panels & bolts that secure the radio into the dash cavity. Carefully pull the radio from the dash of the
vehicle. This will provide access to the factory radio connectors where you will connect the CarConnect harness.
3. Select the location where the microphone will be mounted. This location will vary based on the vehicle and the customer’s
preference. Once mounted, carefully run the microphone cable behind the radio to the CarConnect. When running this cable
through the dash be sure to secure it away from moving parts or sharp metal edges that may damage the cable. Insert the
3.5mm microphone jack into the port on the CarConnect.

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5. Prepare the CarConnect harness for installation. Depending on what factory peripherals you have in your vehicle, you may
need to make changes to the red wire with bullet connectors on them.
A. Vehicles equipped with factory Satellite Radio + other Peripherals (Rear Seat Entertainment, CD Changer, etc...):
Connect the supplied PGHSATR wire to the bullet connector labeled “C” coming off of the 24-pin CarConnect connector.
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1. Set the dipswitches on the CarConnect interface as indicated on Page 4.
2. Carefully remove the trim panels & bolts that secure the radio into the dash cavity. Carefully pull the radio from the dash of the
vehicle. This will provide access to the factory radio connectors where you will connect the CarConnect harness.
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4. Select the location where the microphone will be mounted. This location will vary based on the vehicle and the customer’s
preference. Once mounted, carefully run the microphone cable behind the radio to the CarConnect. When running this cable
through the dash be sure to secure it away from moving parts or sharp metal edges that may damage the cable. Insert the
3.5mm microphone jack into the port on the CarConnect.
5. Prepare the CarConnect harness for installation. Depending on what factory peripherals you have in your vehicle, you may
need to make changes to the red wire with bullet connectors on them.
A. Vehicles equipped with factory Satellite Radio + other Peripherals (Rear Seat Entertainment, CD Changer, etc...):
Connect the supplied PGHSATR wire to the bullet connector labeled “C” coming off of the 24-pin CarConnect connector.
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6. To complete the installation secure the CarConnect into the cavity in the dash behind the radio. Be sure that the cables and
interface modules are not near moving parts or sharp metal edges as they may damage the cables. To prevent rattling noises
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Connecting the Satellite Radio Tuner Accessory Wire
**PLEASE NOTE: This only needs to be done in vehicles which have multiple factory peripherals such as
Satellite Radio, Rear Seat Entertainment & a CD Changer**
In some vehicles you will need to access the factory satellite radio tuner and connect the supplied PGHSATR wire to the tuner
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Remove the bottom rear panel Remove the spare tire cover and tie
down holder Remove the spare tire
It should now look like this. Pull on
the panel from the back edge to
release it.
The satellite tuner connector is
behind the plastic Pull back the plastic and access the satellite tuner plug
The wire you need to cut and
connect to is Blue/Red in pin 2
Make the connection as shown here
using the supplied crimp connector.
Insulate and secure the other side of
the wire.
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