CONNECTS2 CTKFT33 Double Din Car Stereo Installation Guide

CONNECTS2 CTKFT33 Double Din Car Stereo

IN THE KIT

• i. Double DIN Fascia
• ii. Brackets & Accessories
• iii. Vehicle Interface & Harness
• iv. Antenna Adapter
• v. Universal Patch Lead

APPLICATION
Note: Application data is subject to change at any time

FEATURES

• Allows for the installation of a double DIN aftermarket stereo
• Comes complete with accessories for fitment of double DIN stereo
• Retains vehicle settings, steering wheel control & phone button functionality
• Generates vehicle setting menus and parking sensor graphics
• Provides outputs for park brake, reverse gear and speed pulse
• Includes additional accessories including antenna adapters and patch lead
• Finished in black to match the vehicles dashboard

DISCLAIMER
The information provided in this document is subject to change without notice due to manufacturer changes and/or improvements to the product/s. This instruction manual is based on documented data and research. The manufacturer of this product cannot be held responsible for any changes made to the vehicle by the manufacturer or damages that may occur through the installation of this product in accordance with the steps outlined herein.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

The CTKFT33 is a complete installation kit that allows for the fitment of an aftermarket head unit into the OEM dashboard of Fiat 500 vehicles. The interface provided helps retain steering wheel control presets as well as retaining vital features and functions which include the OEM vehicle settings and parking sensors (if applicable). The lead features plug-and-play connectors for an easier installation process.
Also provided is an antenna adapter, and a universal patch lead, to ensure compatibility with almost any head unit on the market.
Note: this kit is intended for facelift models only.

WIRING KEY

IN ISO CONNECTOR

• Purple Right Rear Speaker +
• Purple/Black Right Rear Speaker –
• Green Left Rear Speaker +
• Green/Black Left Rear Speaker –
• Grey Right Front Speaker +
• Grey/Black Right Front Speaker –
• White Left Front Speaker +
• White/Black Left Front Speaker –
• Yellow Permanent 12V
• Black Ground
• Red Ignition 12V
• Orange Illumination

ADDITIONAL CONNECTIONS

• Pink Speed Pulse
• Green Park Brake
• Purple/White Reverse Gear

STEERING WHEEL CONTROL FUNCTIONALITY

The following diagram, though based on careful research, is an example only. Individual steering wheel control configurations may differ

In Normal Mode

1. Mute

2. Speech
   Long Press: Enter Infodapter Menu

3. Volume Up

4. Volume Down

5. Track Up

6. Track Down

7. Pick Up

8. Hang Up

In Infodapter Mode

• 2. Short Press: Select Menu Item
  Long Press: Exit Infodapter Menu

• 5. Navigate options up

• 6. Navigate options down

FASCIA DIAGRAM

WIRING DIAGRAM

PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

Read the manual prior to installation. Technical knowledge is necessary for installation. The place of installation must be free of moisture and away from heat sources. Please ensure that the correct tools are used during the installation to avoid damage to the vehicle or product. Connects2 can not be held responsible for the installation of this product.

INSTALLATION GUIDE – FASCIA

DASH DISASSEMBLY

1. To begin, use a panel removal tool to unclip the climate control button panel. Be careful not to damage the surrounding trim.

2. Once the climate control button panel is out of the way, proceed to undo the 2x torx screws located at the top of the aperture.

3. Now open the glovebox, within the lip on the far side nearest to the passenger side door will be a recessed torx screw. Once this screw has been undone, proceed to fully remove the dashboard trim by means of a panel removal tool, disconnecting the button panel in the process.

4. With the dashboard trim panel out of the way, proceed to undo the 4x highlighted torx screws that surround the main fascia trim. Once free, pull upwards away from the dash.

5. When the main fascia trim has been removed, undo the 4x screws found on either side of the main unit and proceed to pull it out of the dash whilst disconnecting all of the wiring.
   KIT ASSEMBLY

6. With the brackets aligned correctly, slot the unit into the dashboard and place the new fascia panel into the dashboard. Once happy with the fitment, screw into place using the pre-existing screws. ****

INSTALLATION GUIDE – WIRING

Before installing the interface, the factory stereo must be removed and disconnected. To do this, please consult the vehicle owner’s manual/handbook or contact a fitting professional.
For universal patch leads, prepare the wiring loops in accordance with the instruction manual supplied before installation.

1. Connect the 12 Pin connector from the stereo connection (patch) lead to the interface box.

2. Connect the opposite end of the stereo connection (patch) lead to the steering wheel control input on the back of the aftermarket stereo.
   NOTE: This may be a 3.5mm jack connector or a wired input depending on the brand of aftermarket stereo being fitted. Please consult the aftermarket stereo installation manual for further information on where to make the connection.
   IMPORTANT: THIS STEP MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE CONNECTING POWER TO THE INTERFACE.
   FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN A LACK OF FUNCTIONALITY AND THE NEED TO REINSTALL THE PRODUCT

3. Connect the 14 Pin connector from the supplied wiring loom to the interface box.

4. Connect the power/speaker ISO connector to the power/speaker ISO connector at the rear of aftermarket stereo.
   Note: For aftermarket stereos which do not have an ISO connector, please see ‘Wiring Key’ on Pg.2 for information on which wires to connect.

5. Connect any additional flying wires from the harness to the head unit as required.
   Note: Additional ‘flying’ wires can be connected to the vehicle to support various features i.e. parking brake trigger, reverse gear and speed pulse. Details of these can be found under ‘Additional Connections’.

6. Connect 4 Pin camera extension harness to the interface box.

7. Connect the male Yellow RCA from the camera extension harness to the reverse camera input of the aftermarket head unit.

8. If fitting an aftermarket reverse camera, connect the cameras RCA to the female Yellow RCA connector on the extension lead.
   If you are retaining the OEM reverse camera, connect the RCA on the harness to the female Yellow RCA connector on the extension lead.

9. Connect the vehicle specific connector on the supplied harness to the OEM connector from the vehicle.

10. Connect the vehicle specific antenna supplied between the OEM connector from the vehicle and the rear of the new stereo.

11. Test stereo and steering wheel control functionality for correct operation before reassembling the vehicle dashboard. If steering wheel control functions are unresponsive, please uninstall the interface and wiring and reinstall carefully in accordance with the above steps.

For further help, please contact and fill out a support ticket with the full details of your issue at: support.connects2.com/tickets/technical

ACCESSING CONFIGURATION MENU

Once the CTKFT32 has been installed into the vehicle successfully, simply hold the ‘Speech’ button (Fig.4) on the steering wheel to access the ‘Configuration Menu’.
The Infodapters ‘Configuration menu’ showcases a series of options and settings that can be altered to tailor the users experience. To navigate these options, use the ‘Track Up’ & ‘Track Down’ buttons (Fig.6 & 7).

Configuration Menu

Vehicle Settings Infodapter Settings Language Version < Back

VEHICLE SETTINGS
The Infodapter interface retains the ability to adjust vehicle settings that were present when the original head unit was installed.
The ‘Vehicle Settings’ menu contains a variety of original vehicle settings. Vehicle setup options that were available with through the original head unit will now be available through the aftermarket head unit.
See the vehicle handbook for more information regarding these features.

Vehicle Settings
Display
Clock
Safety & Driving Assistance Lights
Doors & Locks
< Back

INFODAPTER SETTINGS
The ‘Infodapter Settings’ menu contains parameters that can be selected to enhance/adapt the Infodapters layout and functionality.

Infodapter Settings
Screen Size & Position Picture Settings Preferences
< Back

SCREEN SIZE/POSITION
Allows the user to setup the Infodapter display screen to the exact size of the aftermarket head unit being fitted.

PICTURE SETTINGS
Allows the user to adjust the Brightness, Contrast and Saturation levels of the Infodapter menus/parking graphics.

PREFERENCES

• Camera Connected
  Select ‘Yes’ if an optional camera is connected

Infodapter Settings

• Camera Connected Yes
• Reverse Priority Park Assist
• Park Assist Version 0
• Park Brake Source Speed
• Restore factory settings > < Back

Reverse Priority
Select which image (Camera or Park Assist) will be shown by default when reversing.
( Note: this option is only available when Camera Connected is set to ‘Yes’)

• Park Assist Version
  Select according to the colour configuration of the park assist fitted to the vehicle.

• Park Brake Source
  Set Park Brake output to activate when park brake is on (Brake), when speed is less than 3km/h (Speed) or to remain on at all times (Always On)

• Restore Factory Settings
  Select Yes to return all Infodapter settings to factory defaults

LANGUAGE & VERSION
The latter of the settings menu gives the user a selection of languages – English/French/German/etc. – as well as the ability of viewing the current version history.

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