How to Set Up Apple CarPlay®

Whether you’ve recently bought a new car or upgraded to an iPhone, you may be wondering about how you can set up Apple CarPlay®. The service team at Weber Chevrolet Granite City can help you out! Below, we’ve listed the instructions on how to set up wireless Apple CarPlay® so you can streamline your drives around St. Louis.

What is Apple CarPlay®?

For Collinsville drivers unfamiliar, Apple CarPlay® helps take your driving experience to new heights. This feature allows drivers to connect their iPhones to the vehicle so they can get turn-by-turn directions, make phone calls, listen to music, or send and receive text messages without having to take their eyes off the road or their hands off the steering wheel. Stay focused on the road and read on to see how to connect Apple CarPlay® in your vehicle! 

Instruction on How to Set Up Apple CarPlay®

Ready to get started using these features on your Edwardsville drives? Here are our step-by-step instructions on how to set up wireless Apple CarPlay®:

1. First, make sure that your Chevrolet supports Apple CarPlay®. Also, be sure you’re in an area where the Apple CarPlay® technology will work because CarPlay® is not available in every region.
2. Start your vehicle, then check to see if Siri is on.
3. Connect your iPhone to your Chevrolet vehicle:
1. If your vehicle supports CarPlay® via a USB cable, go ahead and plug your iPhone into the USB port in your car. The USB port may be labeled with a CarPlay® or smartphone icon.
2. If you have a vehicle that supports wireless CarPlay®, press and hold the voice-command button on the steering wheel. Be sure your radio is either in Bluetooth® or wireless mode. On your iPhone, go to Settings > General > CarPlay®, then tap available cars, and select your vehicle. Refer to your owner’s manual for additional information.

How to Update Apple CarPlay®

Now that you know how to set up wireless Apple CarPlay®, it’s crucial to stay updated with the latest features. Let’s explore how to keep your Apple CarPlay® system up to date to ensure you can enjoy all the newest functionalities on your St. Louis drives.

• Go to Settings > General, and tap CarPlay®.
• Choose your car, truck, or SUV.
• If you want to add or delete anything, this is the chance to do that. All you have to do is delete your icons. You can also drag an app icon to change the other.

Learn More Vehicle Technology with Weber Chevrolet Granite City 

Would you like to learn more about your car’s features? Find out more service tips from Weber Chevrolet Granite City, like if Apple CarPlay® is compatible with Chevrolet MyLink.

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