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Getting started with CarPlay on iPhone

by Kevin Hollington

Connect your iPhone to CarPlay to get turn-by-turn directions, make phone calls, listen to music, check your calendar, and more, all from your vehicle’s display. Before you start, check your car. CarPlay works only with select automobiles and aftermarket navigation systems.

A CarPlay Dashboard showing Maps, Music, and Messages in the Sidebar. On the right is a map of San Francisco, navigation buttons, a now playing window, and a calendar entry.

Note: CarPlay isn’t available in all countries or regions .

Only select automobiles and select aftermarket navigation systems offer CarPlay.

WARNING: For important information about avoiding distractions that could lead to dangerous situations,.

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