Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
If equipped, Android Auto and/or Apple CarPlay capability may be available through a compatible smartphone. If available, PROJECTION will appear on the Home Page of the infotainment display.
To use Android Auto and/or Apple CarPlay:
- Download the Android Auto app to your phone from the Google Play store. No app is required for Apple CarPlay.
- Connect an Android phone or
iPhone by using the compatible
phone USB cable and plugging
into a USB data port. For best
performance, use the device's
factory-provided USB cable.
Aftermarket or third-party cables may not work.
- When the phone is first connected to activate Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, the message "Device Projection Privacy Consent" will appear.
- Select Continue to launch Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
- Select Disable to remove
Apple CarPlay and Android
Auto capability from the
vehicle Settings menu.
Other functions may still work.
PROJECTION on the Home Page will change to Android Auto or Apple CarPlay depending on the phone.
Android Auto and/or Apple CarPlay may automatically launch upon USB connection. If not, touch the ANDROID AUTO and/or APPLE CARPLAY icon on the Home Page to launch.
Press Home on the center stack to return to the Home Page.
For further information on how to set up Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in the vehicle, see my.chevrolet.com or see "Customer Assistance" in the owner's manual.
Android Auto is provided by Google and is subject to Google's terms and privacy policy. Apple CarPlay is provided by Apple and is subject to Apple's terms and privacy policy.
Data plan rates apply. For Android Auto support see https:// support.google.com/androidauto.
For Apple CarPlay support see www.apple.com/ios/carplay/. Apple or Google may change or suspend availability at any time. Android Auto, Android, Google, Google Play, and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc.; Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls)
To use infotainment controls to
access the menu system, see
Overview.
Pairing
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired to the Bluetooth
system and then connected to the
vehicle before it c ...
Hands-Free Phone
General Information
Vehicles with a Hands-Free Phone
system can use a Bluetooth-capable
cell phone with a hands-free profile
to make and receive phone calls.
The infotainment system and voice
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Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop
off the edge of a road onto the
shoulder while driving. Follow
these tips:
Ease off the accelerator and
then, if there is nothing in the
way, steer the vehicle so that it
straddles the edge of the
pavement.
Turn the steering wh ...
