Wi-Fi Connection

This vehicle is equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity. You can connect to an external Wi-Fi hotspot or communication device. In addition, the vehicle can be used by other communication devices as a Wi-Fi hotspot via the telematics unit (TCU).

Connect the vehicle to a Wi-Fi hotspot
Use Wi-Fi inside the vehicle

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Connect the vehicle to a Wi-Fi hotspot

Select Home.

Select General Settings.

Select Connections.

Select Wi-Fi.

Select Change Mode.

Select Network or Smartphone Connection, then Confirm.

To change the Wi-Fi settings, select Options.

Select the access point you want to connect to the system.

Select Connect.

Enter a password for the access point, and select .

When the connection is successful, the icon and network name are displayed on the list.

Select Home to go back to the home screen.

Detail: You cannot go through the setting procedure while the vehicle is moving. Park in a safe place to set the audio system in Wi-Fi mode.

Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data subscription package.

Check your phone manual to find out if the phone has Wi-Fi connectivity.

You can confirm whether Wi-Fi connection is on or off with the icon on the Wi-Fi network list.
Transmission speed and others will not be displayed on this screen.

In case of Wi-Fi connection with your phone, make sure your phone’s Wi-Fi setting is in access point (tethering) mode.

Use Wi-Fi inside the vehicle

You can set the network as a Wi-Fi hotspot of this audio system.
Use the following steps to set up.

Select Home.

Select General Settings.

Select Connections.

Select Data Connection Options.

Select Set Up Wi-Fi.

Select Options.

Select Add Network.

The following options are available for the setup.

Network SSID: Set this network name.
Security: Set a password to be required when connecting a Wi-Fi device to this network.

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