Blue & Me
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2024
- Section
- Special accessories › Blue & Me
Blue & Me
“Blue & Me”
Blue&Me based on Windows Mobile is a personal telematic system which allows the use of applications for communication and entertainment, specially designed for use in vehicles.
The Blue&Me system is available in two versions:
- standard version, (C1-V2) with hands-free function for Bluetooth mobile phones with voice commands, SMS voice player and media player with USB port,
- Blue&Me Nav de-luxe version (C3) which, in addition to the previous functions, includes a satellite navigation system which uses the USB port, with map pre-loading and shows the navigation information on the control panel reconfigurable multifunction display.
The standard Blue&Me version is described in:
See descriptions 5570T CAR RADIO/CAR TELEPHONE/VIDEO
The Blue&Me system installed on the vehicle has the following functions available:
- Telephone hands-free
- SMS reader
- Multimedia player.
- Navigator with pictograms and voice messages.
- Dual Band GSM telephone (only for communication with the service provider).
- Services.
Services
The user can subscribe to the following services with the C3 version of Blue&Me:
- SOS Emergency: Roadside/Medical Assistance with location that can be activated on request (SOS button) or automatically when Air Bag explodes. This service is free of charge during the vehicle contractual warranty period.
- INFO Service: information can be requested using the dedicated button (hotels, restaurants, weather, etc. ) live directly from an operator. This service is pay per use.
- Insurance services: Telematic connection with insurance and access to telematic policies at discounted rates.
- Intelligent Maintenance: Wear Detection and Expiry; Channel to Fiat Auto Dealer Network.
- Fleet Management: Vehicle location/visibility; KM control and reporting; Consumption
Future services
- Drive Me: possibility of SMS with destination requested from INFO service operator in order not to set the route manually in the navigator.
- Off Board: possibility of receiving a route to a destination not present in the on board maps.
As far as the insurance and fleet services are concerned, the Blue&Me system, once authorised by the user, collects information on the use of the vehicle and transmits the data to the service provider and, under certain agreements, to insurance companies.
This information allows insurance companies to tailor policies to the actual usage of the vehicle with financial savings.
“blue & me” hands-free system
Thanks to its complete integration with the voice commands, the controls on the steering wheel and the information in the on board multifunction display information, the Blue&Me system allows Customers who have a mobile phone with Bluetooth to use it even if it is in their jacket pocket or handbag without ever having to take their hands off the steering wheel.
In order to use the voice commands the voice recognition system does not require any preparation process. The system is capable of recognizing voice commands given, irrespective of gender, by the tone of voice and intonation of the person giving the instructions and no training or pre-recording is required.
It is also possible to listen to music stored on a USB device, selecting the tracks and play modes using either the controls on the steering wheel or voice commands.
Only on dot-matrix panels and in the presence of the Blue&Me or Blue&Me NAV option does the display only show the Blue&Me logo for 2 secs at the key on as illustrated in the example below.
Later on, the check stage continues normally with the activation of the remaining information described above and the display of the logo ends.
Components and their location
The Blue&Me system components are:
- Blue&Me control unit
- Radio with Tel-IN and Tel-MUTE inputs
- Microphone in courtesy light
- Controls on the steering wheel
- Display in control panel
- USB port (centre tunnel).
- GSM module and SIM card
- Control panel on ceiling with NAV, INFO (i), SOS buttons
- USB drive with pre-loaded map of a country/geographical area.
1. Controls on the steering wheel
2a. Multifunction display
2b. Reconfigurable multifunction display
3. USB port
Blue&me control unit
The Blue&Me control unit is connected via the B-CAN to the radio node and the Body Computer which, in turn, is connected to the controls on the steering wheel.
The Blue&Me control unit is fitted on a dedicated bracket and is secured to the rear side frame (left side).
Blue&me control unit electrical specifications
Operating voltage range: 6 - 16 Volt.
Nominal supply voltage: 13.5 Volt.
Voltage limit for 1 min.: 24 Volt.
Max current absorption: 220 mA (C1-V2) 500 mA (C3).
Standy current absorption: 1.7 mA.
Connectors
There are two (32 pin) connectors at the control unit which, depending on the Blue&Me version, can either be used or not. The table below contains the various combinations that the Blue&Me version connectors can be used in:
| Connectors | A | B | USB |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1-V2 | X | O | X |
| C3 | X | X | X |
X: Present.
O: Absent.
| Connector A pin out | |
|---|---|
| Pin | Description |
| 1 | n.c. |
| 2 | n.c. |
| 3 | USB D ( + ) |
| 4 | USB Signal earth (GND) |
| 5 | Audio Output ( L ) |
| 6 | USB lead screening |
| 7 | TEL out ( + ) |
| 8 | MIC ( + ) |
| 9 | n.c. |
| 10 | n.c. |
| 11 | SOS, INFO, NAV buttons (GND) - Voltage distributor |
| 12 | No GSM Field LED control |
| 13 | n.c. |
| 14 | B CAN ( A ) |
| 15 | Earth |
| 16 | + 30 |
| 17 | n.c. |
| 18 | n.c. |
| 19 | USB D ( - ) |
| 20 | USB signal |
| 21 | Audio Output ( earth ) |
| 22 | Audio Output ( R ) |
| 23 | TEL out ( - ) |
| 24 | MIC. screening |
| 25 | TEL ( mute ) |
| 26 | n.c. |
| 27 | n.c. |
| 28 | SOS, INFO, NAV buttons (Input) - Voltage distributor |
| 29 | n.c. |
| 30 | B CAN ( B ) |
| 31 | n.c. |
| 32 | + 15 |
| Connector B pin out | |
|---|---|
| Pin | Description |
| 1 | C CAN ( H ) Input |
| 2 | C CAN ( L ) Input |
| 3 | n.c. |
| 4 | n.c. |
| 5 | n.c. |
| 6 | n.c. |
| 7 | n.c. |
| 8 | n.c. |
| 9 | n.c. |
| 10 | n.c. |
| 11 | n.c. |
| 12 | n.c. |
| 13 | n.c. |
| 14 | n.c. |
| 15 | n.c. |
| 16 | n.c. |
| 17 | C CAN ( H ) Output |
| 18 | C CAN ( L ) Output |
| 19 | n.c. |
| 20 | n.c. |
| 21 | n.c. |
| 22 | n.c. |
| 23 | n.c. |
| 24 | n.c. |
| 25 | n.c. |
| 26 | n.c. |
| 27 | n.c. |
| 28 | n.c. |
| 29 | n.c. |
| 30 | n.c. |
| 31 | n.c. |
| 32 | n.c. |
USB: USB port that can be used as an alternative to the one located at the base of the centre console.
| Connector C pin out | |
|---|---|
| Pin | Description |
| 1 | Bus signal |
| 2 | USB D (-) |
| 3 | USB D ( + ) |
| 4 | USB Signal earth (GND) |
Microphone in courtesy light
The microphone is fitted on the ceiling near the front courtesy light.
| Connector pin out | |
|---|---|
| Pin | Description |
| 1 | Signal |
| 2 | Earth |
Microphone electrical specifications
Operating voltage range: 7.4 - 8.5 Volt.
Nominal supply voltage: 8 Volt.
Max current absorption: 5 mA.
Standy current absorption: 1 mA.
Usb port
The USB port is located on the centre tunnel near the handbrake lever.
Controls on the steering wheel
Using the controls on the steering wheel, the Blue&Me system and radio share the source of the controls and each piece of equipment responds to its own commands depending on the button activated and the operating mode activated at the time (in this case the Blue&Me system inhibits the radio from carrying out the commands from the steering wheel when the hands-free function is activated).
The functions for the controls on the steering wheel are listed in the table below.
| Button | Brief press (< 1 s) | Long press (> 1 s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | - Activation of Blue&Me Main Menu. - Confirmation of menu option selected. - Accept incoming phone call. - Change from one telephone conversation to another in second call mode (call notification). - Selection of message displayed. | - Refuse incoming phone call. - Ending of phonecall in progress. |
| 2 | - Deactivation of voice recognition. - Interruption of voice message. - Interruption of SMS message reading. - Exit from Blue&Me Main Menu. - Exit from a sub menu and return to the previous menu option. - Exit from the current selection with memorizing. - Deactivation/reactivation of the microphone during a phone conversation. - Resetting the volume of the call tone for the incoming phonecall. - Activation/Deactivation of multimedia player pause function. | |
| 3 | - Activation of the voice recognition. - Interruption of the voice message in order to give a new voice command. | - Repetition of the last voice message given by the system. |
| 4 | - Adjustment of audio volume for Blue&Me functions: hands-free, SMS reader, multimedia player, voice announcements. | |
| 5 | - Scrolling through Blue&Me menu items. - Selection of multimedia player tracks. - Scrolling through SMS messages in the list. | |
| 6 | - Confirmation of menu option selected during manual interaction. - Transfer of the telephone conversation in progress from the hands-free system to the mobile phone and vice versa. - Audio source selection (Radio, CD, CD Changer, Multimedia Player). - Selection of SMS message displayed. |
For many functions, the controls on the steering wheel 7 and 1 are interchangeable and the preferred button can be selected. For both operating modes for the controls on the steering wheel (short or prolonged press), the function is activated when the button is released.
Additional control panel
The panel is fitted to the ceiling (in the area of the front courtesy light) for:
- NAV Fast connection to navigation menu.
- SOS Roadside and Medical Assistance with vehicle location.
- INFO service for live information on points of interest along the route: dealers, workshops, service stations, pharmacies, restaurants, hotels, cinemas, discotechques and more information on traffic, the weather, events.
- Opening and closing the sun roof (OPT).
There is an LED in the panel that comes on to indicate there is no GSM field, therefore the SOS and INFO applications will not work until the vehicle is in an area with GSM coverage.
N.B. the SOS and INFO buttons will not be activated if there is no service.
C. Nav button
D. SOS button
E. INFO button
F. LED
| Connector A pin out | |
|---|---|
| Pin | Description |
| 1 | Earth (GND) |
| 2 | Roof closing control (OPT) |
| 3 | Roof opening control (OPT) |
| 4 | Lighting |
| Connector B pin out | |
|---|---|
| Pin | Description |
| 1 | SOS, INFO, NAV buttons signal. ( + ) Voltage distributor. |
| 2 | SOS, INFO, NAV buttons signal. ( - ) Voltage distributor. |
| 3 | n.c. |
| 4 | LED control from Blue&Me. (NAV activated) |
| 5 | Earth ( GND ). |
| 6 | +15 - Button lighting. |
Blue&me menu
The main Blue&Me menu displays the options in a list through the instrument panel multifunction display. The available options makes it possible to activate the Blue&Me system functions of modify the settings.
To activate the main Blue&Me menu, press the TEL/MAIN button after which it is possible to start interacting with the system using the controls on the steering wheel.
- Press the buttons (5) to navigate through the menu items.
- Press the SRC/OK or TEL/MAIN buttons to select the option shown on the display.
- Press the MUTE/ESC button to exit the item shown on the display or a sub-menu.
- To answer an incoming call whilst a telephone conversation is in progress, press the TEL/MAIN button and the system will switch to the incoming call and place the current phone conversation on hold.
- To transfer a phone conversation from the hands-free system to the mobile phone, press SCR/OK.
If the number of characters in the directory display exceeds the maximum number, the name will be shortened.
Last calls
A list of recent calls, made or received, can be seen in this sub-menu. This list is downloaded from the mobile phone memory, updated during the use of the hands-free.
Address book
This sub-menu allows the telephone numbers in the directory to be seen and one can be selected to make a call.
If the telephone directory contains a large number of names, they will be grouped together in alphabetical sub-menus. The number of persons in a sub-menu depends on the number of names in the telephone directory.
Sms reader
This sub-menu makes it possible to read the last SMS received, call the SMS sender or delete the last SMS received. Up to 20 text messages can be memorized in a dedicated list and can be heard later on, the sender called or they can be deleted. It is also possible to select the notification method for text messages received.
The SMS reader sub-menu, in turn, contains the following items:
1) Read message: reading the last message received.
2) Message reader: Activation of message reader menu.
2a) Read last message: Reading the last message received.
2b) Messages received: Access the received messages list.
2b 1) Read: Reading the message selected from those in the message list.
2b 2) Call: Activation of number calling.
2b 3) Delete: Deleting the message selected from the message list.
2b 4) Forward: Move to the next message.
2b 5) Back: Move to the previous message.
2c) Delete messages: Delete all the messages in the message list.
2d) Type of notification: Activation of notification settings function.
2d 1) Deactivate player: Deaction of text message player.
2d 2) Visual and acoustic: Both visual display through the instrument panel and acoustic warning through a bip of a new incoming message.
2d 3) Visual only: Visual signal only through instrument panel display of a new incoming message.
Multimedia player
This sub-menu makes it possible to scroll through digital audio tracks by chapter, artist, type, album or through play lists. It is also possible to select and play tracks using this sub-menu.
The multimedia player sub-menu, in turn, contains the following items:
1) M.M. player: Activation of M.M. player menu.
2) Sound: Activation of reproduction of digital audio:
3) Stop: Interruption of reproduction of digital audio.
4) Next: Move forward to menu option or next music track.
5) Previous: Move back to menu option or previous music track.
6) Random reproduction activated: Activation of random reproduction of tracks.
7) Deactivate: Deactivation of random reproduction of tracks.
8) Continuous reproduction activated: Activation of continuous random reproduction of music tracks.
9) Continuous reproduction deactivated: Deactivation of continuous random reproduction of music tracks.
10) Track information: Display of information relating to track being played.
11) Folders: Activation of multimedia player folders menu.
12) Artists: Activation of multimedia player artists menu.
13) Types: Activation of multimedia player types menu.
14) Album: Activation of multimedia player album menu.
15) Playlist: Activation of multimedia player playlist menu.
16) Automatic reproduction activated: Activation of audio automatic reproduction function when USB drive is inserted in the vehicle.
17) Automatic reproduction deactivated: Deactivation of audio automatic reproduction function when USB drive is inserted in the vehicle.
18) Any: Activation of automatic reproduction of all digital audio tracks present.
19) Multimedia file settings: Activation of multimedia player menu.
Settings
This sub-menu makes it possible to manage the names in the telephone directory, register a new device or access the hands-free system identification code.
The settings sub-menu, in turn, contains the following items:
1) Settings: Activation of settings menu.
1a) User data: Activation of user data menu.
1a 1) Delete users: Delete the data recorded for all users.
1a 2) Delete directory: Delete the current telephone directory.
1a 3) Copy directory: Transfer the directory for the mobile phone connected to the hands-free system.
1a 4) Add contacts: Transfer the directory for the mobile phone connected to the hands-free system. (management of individual contacts).
1a 5) Delete all: Delete data and entire telephone directory of all recorded phones.
1b) Recording: Activation of recording procedure for a new mobile phone number (*).
1c) Update: Activation of Blue&Me updating function.
1d) Suspend: Temporary suspension of updating procedure in progress.
1e) Resume: Continuation of updating procedure suspended previously.
1f) Advanced options: Activation of advance options menu.
1f 1) System code: Display of hands-free system identification code.
1f 2) Connection code: Activation of GPRS code menu.
2) Multimedia file settings: Activation of M.M. player menu.
3) Random reproduction: Activation/Deactivation of random reproduction of tracks function.
4) Continuous reproduction: Activation/Deactivation of continuous reproduction of music tracks function.
5) Automatic reproduction: Activation/Deactivation of audio tracks automatic reproduction function when USB drive is inserted in the vehicle.
(*) To download and manage updates on the Blue&Me system, make sure that a GPRS data plan is activated on your phone number. If not, ask your telephone service provider to do so.
Navigation
This sub-menu makes it possible to access the Blue&Me navigation functions. It is possible to enter a new destination, use one of the last destinations, modify the navigation settings, access information concerning the GPS position of the vehicle or simulate a route calculated previously.
The navigation sub-menu, in turn, contains the following items:
1) Next manoeuvre: Repetition of the last voice message during the navigation.
2) Resume navigation: Resume a navigation session.
3) Incoming information: Provides an estimate of the arrival time and distance to the destination.
4) Suspend navigation: Interrupts a navigation session.
5) New destination: Access to menu to enter a new destination.
5a) Address: Allows a destination address to be entered.
5a 1) Town centre: Launches navigation to the town centre.
5a 2) Enter road:Allows the name of the destination road to be entered.
5a 2A) Enter number: Allows the number of the destination address to be entered.
5a) 2B) Start: Start navigation to the destination displayed.
5b) Places of interest: Allows a place of interest to be selected as the destination.
5b 1) Town centre: Launches navigation to the town centre.
5b 2) Elsewhere: Allows the selection of a place of interest near the address selected. See surroundings sub-menu.
5b 3) Surroundings: Allows a place of interest to be selected near the vehicle.
5b 3A) List: Provides a voice list of the categories of places of interest available.
5b 3B) Airport: Select the airport category.
5b 3C) Bus station: Select the bus category.
5b 3D) Ferry port: Select the ferry category.
5b 3E) Hospital: Select the hospital category.
5b 3F) Park and ride: Select the Park&Ride category.
5b 3G) Car Park: Select the car park category.
5b 3H) Police: Select the police category.
5b 3I) Car Hire: Select the car hire category.
5b 3L) Waiting area: Selecting the waiting area category.
5b 3M) Railway station: Select the railway station category.
5b 3N) Authorized Workshop: Select the authorized workshop category.
5b 3O) Service station: Select the service station category.
5b 3P) Pharmacy: Select the pharmacy category.
5b 3Q) Restaurant: Select the restaurant category.
5b 3R) Hotel: Select the hotel category.
6) Last destinations: Recall one of the last destinations set.
6a) Start: Start navigation to the destination displayed.
6b) Foward: Display the next destination on the list.
6c) Backward: Display the previous destination on the list.
6d) Delete: Delete the destination displayed.
6e) Delete all: Delete all the destinations in the list.
7) Navigation settings: This allows preferences on the type of route to follow to be set.
7a) Route type: Start navigation to the destination displayed.
7b) Motorway setting: Include or do not include motorways when calculating the route.
7c) Ferry setting: Include or do not include ferries when calculating the route.
7d) Toll setting: Include or do not include toll roads when calculating the route.
7e) Destination dictation: Enables voice completion of destination or not.
8) Vehicle position: Provides a readin gof the latitude, longitude and number of GPS satellites visible.
9) Route simulation: Simulate the route set.
Voice commands for the telephone
1) Call number:Activation of entering telephone number by voice.
1a) One:Entering the number "1".
1b) Two: Entering the number "2".
1c) Three: Entering the number "3".
1d) Four: Entering the number "4".
1e) Five: Entering the number "5".
1f) Six: Entering the number "6".
1g) Seven: Entering the number "7".
1h) Eight: Entering the number "8".
1i) Nine: Entering the number "9".
1l) Zero: Entering the number "0".
1m) Plus: Entering the "+" symbol.
1n) Asterisk: Entering the "*" symbol.
1o) Hash: Entering the "#" symbol.
1p) Delete: Delete the last group of figures entered.
1q) Start again: Eliminate all the groups of figures entered with the possibility of entering a new number.
1r) Repeat: Repetition of the telephone number entered and recognized by the hands-free system.
1s) Call:Make call to number entered by voice.
2) Call name: Activation of call to name in the mobile phone directory copied onto the hands-free system.
2a) Name: The voice command "name" represents the name by which someone is stored in the mobile phone directory.
3) Last call received: Dialling the telephone number of the last person called.
4) Last call made: Dialling the last telephone number of the last person called.
5)Recall: Access to the last calls.
5a) Done: Dialling the last telephone number of the last person called.
5b) Received: Dialling the telephone number of the last person who made a call.
VOICE COMMANDS ALWAYS AVAILABLE
1) Help: Activation of help function which provides the list of voice commands available at the current level.
2) Cancel: Cancel the voice interruption and deactivation of voice recognition system.
3) Repeat: Repetition of the last message given by the hands-free system.
LANGUAGES AVAILABLE
The following languages are available, both for the text strings displayed (menu) and for voice recognition and text to speech messages:
- French
- English
- German
- Italian
- European Spanish
- Dutch
- European Portuguese
- Brazilian Portuguese
- Polish
The change of language can be made by the user following the simple instructions at the FIAT official website (www.fiat.com), selecting the Blue&Me window.
System functions
The following system functons are available:
- Automatic connection of the telephone via Bluetooth.
- Manual interaction from the menu or with voice recognition and synthesis.
- Complete transfer of telephone directory to the system.
- Display of caller name or number on the instrument panel display (if already in the phone book).
- Possibility of dialling a number by voice command, digit by digit or calling a number stored in the user phone by pronouncing the name.
- Searching for a number in the directory by scrolling through the panel display using the controls on the steering wheel.
- Mute function available through controls on the steering wheel.
- Reproduction of personalized telephone ring in the radio system.
- Compatibility with 90% of the telephone market and possibility of updating to maintain compatibility with new standards and future telephones.
Up to 5 users can be memorized in the Blue&Me system, but only one telephone at a time can be connected.
If several telephones are registered, the Blue&Me system will automatically connect at the key on to the last mobile phone that has made or received a call.
In each case, only one mobile phone can be connected to the Blue&Me system via Bluetooth.
Connection with bluetooth telephone
The system is connected to a mobile phone with a Bluetooth interface and hands-free profile.
The first connection between the mobile phone and the Blue&Me device (pairing procedure) is regulated by a password; the user connects by keying in the password shown on the instrument panel into their own mobile phone in the menu for Bluetooth connections.
Bluetooth hands free profile in particular
The Bluetooth system comes on independently at the Key on and starts the search for Bluetooth (mobile) devices to connect with immediately.
The equipment switches off independently at the Key off releasing any Bluetooth connection that may be activated: there is a delay of 30 seconds (provisional figure) to suppress accidental switching off of the engine (in traffic, at traffic lights, etc.).
If a phonecall is in progress, the conversation is kept activated (except for the display in the control panel) even after the car is switched off; the control unit and the radio finally switch off at the end of the conversation.
List of compatible mobile phones
The current hands-free system with Bluetooth technology is compatible with all mobile phones that support Bluetooth 1.1 and a 1.0 hands-free probile (refer to the Bluetooth connection specifications in the mobile phone user manual).
As a result of the different possible software versions available on the market for different models of mobile phone, some additional functions (e.g.: second call management, call transfer from hands-free system to mobile phone and vice versa, etc.) may not correspond exactly to the description in the mobile phone user manual.
In any case, the possibility of carrying out a hands-free conversation will not be compromised.
The table below lists the mobile phones which, at the time this manual was updated, have undergone a full test on operation with the Bluetooth hands-free system; there are also other models listed for which full operation has not been tested.
| Make | Models compatible with Blue&Me | Other models potentially compatible |
|---|---|---|
| Asus | P505 | |
| Audiovox | SMT 5600/Orange (HTC) C500 | |
| BlackBerry | 7100, 7290, 8700i | |
| Hewlett Packard | iPAQ 63xx, iPAQ 6515 | |
| i-Mate | SP3, SP5/SP5m | JAM, Jamin, Jasjar, K-Jam, PDA2K, Smartphone 2, SP3i |
| LG | U880, U8550 | U8210, U8360, Chocolate |
| Motorola | A830/A835, E398, Razr K1/Capri, MPX 220, V3 Razr, V500, V501, V525, V535, V600, V635 | A780, A1000, E550, E680, E1000, PEBL V6, ROKR E1, V80, V545, V547, V557, V600i, V620 |
| Nokia | 3230, 3600/3620/3650/3660, 6230/6230i, 6280, 6310/6310i, 6600, 6620, 6630, 6680/6681, 6810/6820/6822, 7600, 7610, 8800, 8910/8910i, 9500, N70, N-Gage | 3250, 6021,, 6260, 6650, 6670, 7280, 7710, 9300, N90, N-Gage, N-Gage QD |
| Palm | Treo 650 | |
| Panasonic | P341i, X11, X70, X88 | |
| Qtek | 8010, 8300/8310, 9100, S200 | 8080, 8020, 8100, 8200, 9000, 9090, S100 |
| Sagem | MYX-8, MYV-76 | |
| Samsung | SGH-D600, SGH-D820, SGH-E770, SGH-i300, SGH-i750 | SGH-D500, SGH-E340, SGH-E620, SGH-E720, SGH-E860, SGH-E880, SGH-S500i, SGH-Z130, SGH-Z140/SGH-140V, SGH-Z500 |
| Sendo | X, X2 | |
| Sharp | GX15/GZ100, GX25, GX30i/GX31/GX32, TM 200 | |
| Siemens | SL75 | CX75/M75, S65, S66, SX1, SK65, SL55 |
| Sony Ericsson | K700/K750i, P910i, T68/T68i, T606/T608/T610/T616/T618/T628/T630/T637, V800, Z600/Z608, Z1010 | K600i/V600i, K608i, S700/S700i/S710, W800/W800i, Z520i, W600i |
| SPV | ||
| Telit | C500, C600 | Neo |
The FIAT official website (www.fiat.com), in the Blue&Me window, contains an up to date list of mobile phones that are compatible with the Blue&Me system.
We wish to point out that because of the different possible software versions available on the market for the different models of mobile phones, some functions may not correspond exactly to the description.
Navigator function
Blue&Me Nav makes it possible to reach the destination selected quickly and safely through the navigation function using voice synthesis and pictograms shown in the control panel reconfigurable multifunction display. The navigation system makes it possible to navigate to an address, recall destinations already programmed or places of interest (such as, for example: hotels, restaurants, pharmacies, airports, railway stations, authorized workshops, etc.).
The position of the vehicle is determined by means of the GPS system (Global Position System) with the processing of the signals coming from GPS satellites and vehicle mileage signals.
Depending on where you are, Blue&Me Nav uses digital maps pre-loaded onto the USB device to reach the desired destination via the optimum itinerary.
Navigation display on instrument panel
The manoeuvres to be carried out (turn right, turn left, rotation, straight on or reverse direction) will be shown, by means of pictograms on the control panel reconfigurable multifunction display.
A. Navigation pictogram
B. Distance to the next manoeuvre
C. Name of the road
Navigation pictograms
Some examples of pictograms, available during the use of the navigation function, are illustrated below.
Launch of the navigation
To start using the Blue&Me Nav navigation function, proceed as follows:
- Connect the USB device, with the pre-loaded maps, to the USB port on the vehicle.
- Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
For road safety reasons, some functions such as, for example, entering a new destination, are only permitted with the vehicle stationary.
To activate the navigation menu manually, proceed as follows:
- Press the NAV button in the area of the front courtesy light.
- Or, activate the main menu by pressing MAIN,
- select the navigation option and press SRC/OK or MAIN.
Voice instructions
The voice instructions given by the system recommended all the manoeuvres to be carried out: in particular, a warning message is pronounced first relating to the manoeuvre that needs to be performed and then the detailed instructions are given when the actual manoeuvre is carried out.
To repeat the last voice instructions given, press the button with the windows logo and say "next manoeuvre":
The instructions supplied by the Blue&Me Nav system do not relieve the driver of full responsibility for the consequences of all manoeuvres carried out in the traffic while driving the car and from respect for the highway code and other rules of the road. Responsibility for road safety lies with the vehicle driver under all circumstances.
Operating procedures
Incoming call
When the signal of an incoming call reaches the telephone:
- the radio is turned to mute, the ringing of the mobile phone is produced through the speakers and the number/name of the caller (if available) is shown on the instrument panel display
- at this point the user can accept or reject the call
- during the conversation the user listens to the other person on the radio audio system and speaks via the microphone
- when the conversation is over the radio returns to its status prior to the call (volume, mode, etc.).
When a conversation is in progress, the user can carry out the following operations:
- alter the volume of the conversation using the radio Vol + and Vol - buttons. The level set can be reset at the end of the conversation: the next one will be at the radio default volume.
- move the conversation in progress from the Bluetooth control unit to the mobile phone on (and vice versa) to speak in private (local privacy)
- momentarily interrupt the conversation with the remote user (keeping them on hold) to talk privately with any passenger in the vehicle without being overheard by the user on the line (remote privacy)
- answer another incoming call and switch from one conversation to the other
- refuse another incoming call
The last 2 functions in the list are linked to the presence on the GSM network, the user profile and the mobile phone of the necessary specifications and authorizations to manage 2 calls simultaneously.
Outgoing call
The user can make a call in 4 ways
- using their own mobile phone keypad
- using the list of recent calls
- using their own mobile phone list
- dictating the number they wish to call.
Media player
The Blue&Me multimedia player makes it possible to play digital audio stored on a USB device via your vehicle sound system simply by connecting it to the USB port on the vehicle at the base of the centre console next to the current socket/cigar lighter.
The following operations can be carried out using the multimedia player:
- reproduction of digital audio: it is possible to reproduce all digital audio files (.mp3 - .wma - .wav) or a personalized playlist (in .m3u or.wpl format);
- selection of audio depending on the category: it is possible to reproduce all digital audio that belongs to a certain category, for example an album, an artist or a musical genre;
- use the reproduction functions: it is possible, whilst playing tracks, to use certain functions such as Play, Stop, Next track, Previous track, Random and Continuous play.
The multimedia player does not support audio files compressed with other formats (e.g. .aac files downloaded from itunes for ipods) and DRM protected audio files (Digital Right Management).
If there are audio files on the USB device that are not supported, they will be ignored.
Compatible digital audio files
The multimedia player supports the reproduction of audio files in the following formats:
| Extension | Audio extension |
|---|---|
| .wma | - It supports WMA standards version 1 and WMA version 2.(WMA2 = 353, WMA1 = 352). - It supports WMA Voice audio formats |
| .mp3 | - MPEG–1 Layer 3 files (sampling frequencies 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz) and MPEG–2 layer 3 (16 kHz, 22.05 kHz and 24 kHz). - The following bit rates are supported: 16 kbps, 32 kbps, 64 kbps, 96 kbps, 128 kbps, and 192 kbps. - It also supports the Frunhofer MP2.5 extension (sampling frequencies 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz e 12 kHz). |
| .wav | Audio in digital format, without data compression. |
Sms voice player
If the telephone supports this function, the system includes the SMS messages voice player: it involves an application that allows the Customer to listen to the automatic reading of the incoming message on their mobile phone via the vehicle audio system.
The Blue&Me SMS message reader allows the Customer to:
- be informed, by means of a warning message in the instrument panel multifunctiondisplay, of the arrival of a new SMS message on their mobile phone giving the name/number of the sender and Blue&Me can also read the message
- manage the SMS messages received list on a mobile phone connected to the Blue&Me system
- reread SMS messages already received and memorized.
- make a voice call, using the controls on the steering wheel or voice commands, to the sender of the SMS message received.
- delete individual SMS messages or the entire list of SMS messages received using the controls on the steering wheel or voice commands.
The Blue&Me system is also capable of recognizing and reading any abbreviations (for example, "TVB" will be read as "Ti voglio bene" - I love you) and interpreting the most frequently used symbols (e.g. :-) will be read as "Smile") in text messages.
Some mobile phones available on the market may not support the transmission of interlinked SMS messages (with more than 160 characters). Therefore, refer to the user manual for the mobile phone.
SERVICE OPERATIONS FOR THE BLUE&ME SYSTEM
Control unit replacement
The battery terminals must be disconnected before removing the old control unit.
Order a new control unit from the Parts Dept. who will send a pristine component. once fitted, the initial default data must be transferred to it by carrying out the PROXI ALIGNMENT procedure using the Examiner.
Once a new control unit is installed it is necessary to:
- update the software;
- check and, if necessary, set the voice message language correctly;
- carry out the pairing operation for the telephones to be connected.
Operations using the examiner
To carry out the software updating operations, a special operating system must be temporarily installed on the Examiner, using the special "WINDOWS MOBILE FOR AUTOMATIVE EXAMINER CD" CD-ROM supplied together with the traditional Examiner software updates.
In addition, as already pointed out, a USB "pen" is required for transferring the data to the system control unit.
The pen should have the following specifications:
- USB standard version 1.0, 1.1 or 2.0
- minimum memory 256 MB
- compatible with “WINDOWS XP” or “WINDOWS 2000”.
Whilst this "pen" is being used for the above mentioned operations, it will be "formatted" and therefore all data stored in it previously will be lost !
Never disconnect the vehicle battery terminals during any of the operations indicated.
Always follow the sequence described below (for all of the operations):
- switch on the Examiner following the traditional operating methods
- insert the "WINDOWS MOBILE FOR AUTOMOTIVE EXAMINER CD"
- switch off the Examiner
- insert the USB "pen" in the special port at the back of the Examiner
the "pen" is NOT "recognized" if it is inserted with the Examiner on.
restart the Examiner.
At this point the Examiner will work temporarily with the special operating system and it is capable of transferring the data necessary for the following operations to the USB pen:
- individual language setting
- multi language setting
- software update
Only one of these three operations can be carried out at a time; in order to carry out two operations on the same system (e.g. language change and software update) the instructions illustrated previously must be repeated twice separately.
follow the instructions until the pen preparation operations are completed (the Examiner will advise you)
remove the USB "pen"
extract the WINDOWS CD
switch off the Examiner
Alternatively, these operations can be carried out using a personal computer, using "Windows XP".
take the USB "pen" to the vehicle.
with the ignition OFF, insert the USB "pen" in the special USB port in the control unit or in the external one, located at the base of the centre console next to the current socket/cigar lighter.
turn the ignition key ON
At this point the control unit will carry out the operation requested (language change or software update),
at the end a message in the instrument panel display warns of the end of the operation to check that the operation has been successful (e.g. check the voice messages language by giving an instruction0.
Never disconnect the vehicle battery terminals during any of the operations indicated
Navigation kit
At the time of purchasing a Blue&Me NAV system. The customer receives a navigation kit comprising:
- USB pen with pre-loaded map of the country of residence.
- Back up CD with the same map designed to transfer the map, using the PC, onto a larger memory where music is present at the same time (drive, media player, iPod, etc.) The simultaneous use of the NAVIGATION and MEDIA PLAYER functions is permitted.
- It is also possible, on the same system, to transfer maps of several countries onto the same memory and then navigate without a break from country to country (1 GB contains western Europe). The additional maps are purchased from the dealership.
Diagnosis
The control unit is connected via the B-CAN to the radio node and the Body Computer; therefore the diagnostic activities are carried out, in the same way as for all the other CAN "nodes", via the special diagnostic socket and the Examiner equipment.
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