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Bluetooth®, Android Auto™ & Apple Carplay™, Coyote and connected services, My Renault application, updates & navigation, etc. Check out our answers to your frequently asked questions.
The procedure for pairing a mobile phone with R-LINK may be carried out either from the phone, or from R-LINK. This procedure may vary depending on the phone used.
Note: Do not try the two procedures at the same time. This will make Bluetooth connection impossible.
Method 1: For pairing from your Android phone
Note: You may get a message asking you to enter the Bluetooth code on Samsung devices. In this case, please enter the number displayed on R-LINK.
Method 2: For pairing from your R-LINK
Your Android phone is now paired with R-LINK.
The procedure for pairing a mobile phone with R-LINK may be carried out either from the phone, or from R-LINK. This procedure may vary depending on the phone used.
Note: Do not try the two procedures at the same time. This will make Bluetooth connection impossible.
For any type of device, the first essential step is to activate Bluetooth on R-LINK:
Method 1: for pairing from your iPhone
Homepage > Menu > Phone > Message "Manage devices"> NO > "+" (bottom right of the screen) > "Make R-LINK visible": R-LINK is then visible for 300 seconds.
Method 2: for pairing from R-LINK
Your iPhone is now paired with R-LINK.
Step 1: Make sure that your phone is compatible with your R-LINK Evolution. To do this, go to the Phone section from the Menu, click on Settings, then on Manage devices. Check that your phone appears in the list of associated devices.
Note: If you have trouble pairing your phone, see our FAQ "I cannot pair my phone with my R-LINK Evolution" in the same help section.
Step 2: To start a call, go to the phone menu and tap phonebook. Your contacts are automatically imported to your R-LINK Evolution screen. Select the contact you want to call and tap the number to start the call.
Note: If your contact list is empty on your R-LINK Evolution screen despite having correctly completed the pairing process, check on your phone that your contacts are stored in your phone memory and not on the SIM card. Contacts must be stored in your phone rather than on the SIM card to appear on your R-LINK Evolution screen.
Step 1: Make sure that your phone is compatible with your R-LINK Evolution. To do this, go to the Phone section from the menu, click on Settings, then on Manage devices. Check that your phone appears in the list of associated devices.
Note: If you have trouble pairing your phone, see our FAQ "I cannot pair my phone with my R-LINK Evolution" in the same help section
Step 2: Once your phone is paired with your R-LINK Evolution system, go to the multimedia menu and click on Media. Choose the "Bluetooth" audio source and select music on your phone.
Step 1: Make sure that your phone is correctly paired with your R-LINK Evolution. To do this, go to the Phone section in the main menu, click on Settings, then on Manage devices. Check that your phone appears in the list of associated devices.
Note: If you have trouble pairing your phone, see our FAQ "I cannot pair my phone with my R-LINK Evolution" in the same help section
Step 2: If your phone is correctly paired, but you still cannot make outbound calls, check on your phone that your contacts are stored directly in your phone and not on your SIM card.
Contacts must be stored in your phone rather than on the SIM card to appear on your R-LINK Evolution screen.
Note: If making calls still isn't working after this, there may be a specific compatibility issue and we suggest that you call our Customer Support. To help better solve the problem encountered, please indicate that you have already followed the above steps.
Step 1: If you have trouble pairing your phone with R-LINK Evolution, please follow our pairing procedures (for iPhone, Android and Windows Phone) that you will find in the same help section.
Step 2: If the pairing process is still not working, please test compatibility with our online compatibility check here
To launch a test, you will need to know:
Specific sections on the compatibility test page explain how to find this information.
Step 3: You do not find positive results on our online compatibility test or you cannot find your versions on the list:
Updating your systems may correct the problem and allow you to pair your phone. If not, please call our Customer Support and indicate that you have already followed the steps above to help solve the problem.
If the result of the online compatibility test is positive, this means that the pairing process should work and there may be a more specific problem. Please call our Customer Support and indicate that you have already followed the steps above so that we can help you as best we can.
Enable Android Auto™ voice recognition: Talk to Google™.
Method 1: Press and hold down the "Push To Talk" button until you hear an audible beep.
Method 2: Tap the "microphone" icon located in the top right-hand corner of your Android Auto™ screen. This will lead to an audible beep.
Method 3: Say the words "Ok Google", Android Auto™ then makes an audible beep.
You can then ask several questions and control certain applications vocally, such as making a call, playing music, sending and replying to text messages, using maps and obtaining routes, creating reminders, etc.
Example: "Call 'contact name'", "Send a message to 'contact name'", "Create a route for 'address'", etc.
Worth noting: Phone calls work through the car's audio system using R-LINK Evolution. However, voice recognition cannot go through the audio system when connecting to Android Auto™. The smartphone may be the source of the problem. If this is the case, please contact user support for the manufacturer of your smartphone.
1. On your phone:
2. In the car:
When your vehicle is stopped, unlock your smartphone's screen and connect it to your Renault vehicle's R-LINK Evolution multimedia system using a compatible USB cable.
A message appears on the screen asking if you would like to start Android Auto™. Click on yes, then click on the Android Auto™ button located in the bottom middle of your screen to go to the homepage.
Another screen is displayed inviting you to check your smartphone.
3. On your phone:
Follow the steps indicated on your phone's screen. For an optimum experience, we recommend that you accept all the authorisations and requests.
4. In the car
From the R-LINK Evolution screen, click on the button located in the bottom middle of your "Android Auto™" screen and go to the Android Auto™ homepage.
Note: We recommend that you use a USB cable of the same brand as the smartphone in order to avoid any problems.
The phone cannot be used during connection.
To check that your Renault is compatible*:
*Available on certain models. For more information on each Renault model equipped, go to the vehicle pages of our website: https://www.renault.fr/vehicules/vehicules-particuliers.html
To use Android Auto™, you must have a telephone equipped with Android version 5.0 (Lollipop) or above.
RENAULT tests a range of phones for you to ensure compatibility. This range includes some models equipped with Android 5.0 or above that are not supported by Android Auto™ for R-LINK Evolution.
In our user manual section further down on the help page, you will find the list of phones tested by Renault Engineering in PDF format.
In order to make sure your smartphone is compatible with the Android Auto™ system, you are advised to run all of the software updates available for it.
Install the following applications:
Android Auto™ comes with 4 native applications:
On your smartphone, using Google Play Store, you can install additional applications that are compatible with Android Auto™ such as WhatsApp™ or Spotify™.
To see the list of compatible applications, go to this link: g.co/androidauto.
Note: Only applications certified by Google and downloaded to your smartphone can be used on Android Auto™ while driving.
Below you will find the list of controls compatible with Android Auto™:
Returning to R-LINK Evolution from Android Auto™:
Method 1:
Method 2:
Combine Android Auto™ and R-LINK Evolution on the same screen:
You can then display the music player of your choice (Spotify, Google Music) on Android Auto™ and R-LINK Evolution's navigation system. Or you can display Android Auto™'s navigation (Maps) while listening to the R-LINK Evolution system's FM radio.
Note: Two similar functions cannot be enabled at the same time. You cannot enable both Maps in Android Auto™ and navigation in the R-LINK Evolution system.
Here are the steps to follow to unpair a device from your R-LINK:
If you would like to delete a device from the saved list from R-LINK:
Here are the steps to follow to download and install Coyote on your R-LINK:
Here are the steps to follow to transfer the Coyote pack from one vehicle to another:
Note: Once the transfer request has been confirmed, the operation cannot be cancelled. It will not be possible to transfer a pack from the destination vehicle to the source vehicle.
Packs that contain TomTom Live or TomTom Traffic are not transferable because they are linked with the vehicle subscription only.
If Coyote Series is not working any more, it may be that your 3-month trial version has expired.
You can check if your contract is still active in the R-LINK Store. (Please see our FAQ "How do I access the R-LINK Store?" if you need help.)
In the R-LINK Store, go to the "My Applications and Services" section to see the status of your connected services contracts.
If your free 3-month trial has expired, you can extend it by buying the full version available in the Catalogue section.
If you have an active contract but your Coyote is still not working, check in your car if data sharing is activated on your R-LINK Evolution system: Main menu / Services / Settings / Data sharing. Data sharing needs to be activated for Coyote to be operational.
If the problem persists, call our Customer Support for help and indicate that you have already followed this procedure.
To activate your Coyote Series 3-month trial version, the connectivity of your car must be activated.
To know if your car is active, check on your R-LINK Evolution system if the "Activate my services" button appears at the bottom of the screen in the main menu.
If the button appears, click on it and follow the instructions to activate connectivity. Once this process is complete, your Coyote Series 3-month trial version will be operational within 72 hours.
You will find the Coyote application in the services section.
If the "Activate my services" button is not displayed in the main menu, it means that your car's connectivity is already active and that your Coyote Series 3-month trial version is operational.
To know if your car is connected, go to the Menu and check if the "Activate My Services" button appears at the bottom of the screen.
If the button does not appear on your screen, it means that your car is already connected.
If the button appears, click on Activate My Services and follow the instructions.
Note: Activating the connectivity of your car may take up to 72 hours.
Your car is now connected and you can enjoy all of your services. Please see the FAQ "Why activate connectivity?" for more information.
Note: Data sharing needs to be activated for your connected services to work.
To check if you have activated data sharing, go to Main menu / Services / Settings / Data sharing.
Activating the connectivity of your car will allow you to benefit from services such as:
To check if your connectivity is active, please see our FAQ "Is my car connected?"
You can deactivate/activate data sharing whenever you want in the services section of your R-LINK Evolution: Main menu / Services / Settings / Data sharing.
Note: Connected services (Coyote, TomTom Traffic, etc.) need active data sharing to work properly.
To access the R-LINK Store and all of its content for the first time:
STEP 1: Start by creating your My Renault account
Note: If there is no activation email in your inbox, please check your spam folder.
STEP 2: Register your Renault vehicle in your My Renault account
In order to manage R-LINK system content using available memory:
To add free or paid-for content for your R-LINK (services, applications, maps):
The R-LINK Store allows you to do several actions:
Creating a MY Renault account allows you to benefit from all of the services for your car.
Registering for My Renault will allow you to:
Updating your R-LINK/R-LINK Evolution or Carminat TomTom system is important to guarantee the operation of the navigation and connected services after 6 April 2019.
The R-LINK 2 and TomTom Live systems do not need to be updated.
You can update your system on the Renault EASY CONNECT site free of charge.
The R-LINK 2 and TomTom Live systems do not need to be updated.
Please follow the steps below:
1/ Select the R-LINK Evolution system;
2/ Enter your car's 17-digit VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)(e.g. VF1RFA123ABC12345).
Note: This number can be found on the registration certificate or in the bottom left-hand corner of your car's windscreen.
3/ Download the update file to your computer;
Note: Make sure that your Internet connection is active throughout the entire procedure.
4/ Unzip and copy the update file onto an empty USB stick (Stick size: 8-32 GB; formatted in FAT32).
5/ Start the engine and check that your R-LINK/R-LINK Evolution system is on
IMPORTANT: Do not switch off your R-LINK/R-LINK Evolution system. Leave your car parked, with the engine running, throughout the entire duration of the installation process.
6/ Insert the stick into the USB port of your car and follow the instructions on the screen.
Note: The update may take approximately 15/20 minutes
At the end of the installation process, the message "Updating CanCoProcessor" may appear on the screen of your R-LINK/R-LINK Evolution. In this case, you need to wait a few minutes until the system restarts completely.
To update your R-LINK and its content (system, maps, applications):
STEP 1: Start by installing the R-LINK Toolbox download software
STEP 2: Update your R-LINK system
If your TomTom Live Traffic is not working properly, it may be that your 3-year contract has expired.
You can check if your contract is still active in the R-LINK Store (please see our FAQ "How do I access the R-LINK Store?" if you need help).
In the R-LINK Store, go to the "My Applications and Services" section to see the status of your connected services contracts.
If your contract is active, but TomTom Live Traffic is still not working, check that data sharing is activated on your R-LINK Evolution system: Main menu / Services / Settings / Data sharing. Data sharing needs to be activated for TomTom Traffic to work.
To follow the process, you will need the SD card of your R-LINK Evolution system and a computer with Internet access.
Step 1: Removing your SD card - In your car
First, go to your car, switch on the engine and your R-LINK Evolution system. In the main menu, click on the "+" icon, press the "Remove SD card" button and confirm. You can now safely remove your SD card from your vehicle. (Note: The SD card is located next to the USB port in your vehicle.)
Step 2: Downloading a new map - On your computer
Switch on your computer, go online and log in to the R-LINK Store (please see the FAQ "How do I access the R-LINK Store?" if you need to).
Once in the R-LINK Store, a pop-up window appears if updates are available (Note: if no pop-up window appears, your map may already be up to date. You can still check if a new map is available in the "Updates" section). Select the item that you want to update and click on Access Updates and then on Update.
Insert your SD card into your computer, launch the R-LINK Evolution toolbox application and start downloading the updates. (Note: Depending on the size of the maps and your Internet connection, the download may take some time.)
Once the download is finished, you can safely remove your SD card.
Note: If you receive an error message saying there is insufficient storage, re-insert the SD card in the vehicle and delete any unused applications to increase the available memory space (e.g., e-Guide App). To do this, go to the "Service" menu, select "Settings", then "Application Manager". Select the application(s) you want to delete. Next, under the first tab, press "+" and then "Delete Application". Afterwards, repeat the process from step 1.
Step 3: Installing the new map in your R-LINK Evolution - In your car
Take the SD card containing the new downloaded maps back to your vehicle. Start the engine and leave it running during the operation. Then insert the SD card and switch on your R-LINK Evolution system. The installation process will start automatically.
Note: Do not use your R-LINK Evolution system and leave your engine switched on during the installation operation.
A message will tell you when the installation is complete. You can benefit from the new maps straight away.
To launch GPS Navigation from your R-LINK Evolution homepage, click on Menu and then press Navigation. In the Navigation menu, press the "Drive to" button to enter your destination.
You will need to enter:
Confirm the destination and the navigation will start after a few seconds.
Note: You can find all your previous destinations and nearby points of interests (Petrol Stations, Car parks, etc.) in the Destination Menu.
Z.E. connected services
Discover the answers to your questions on Z.E. connected services.
Note: Instant charging is not possible when the schedule is activated.
When charging is activated, you can view the next scheduled charge with the date, time and duration on the "My Vehicle" page.
To start the air conditioning directly from the My Renault mobile application, click on the button located below your car's range and battery status
To schedule the air conditioning, click on the "comfort" tab to access the scheduling options.
If this does not work, check that:
To benefit from Z.E. connected services in the MY Renault application, you must have a smartphone with one of the 3 most recent Android or iOS versions.
To check the version used on your smartphone and find out how to update it, click on the following links:
To access Z.E. connected services, here is the procedure to follow from a smartphone:
No. You need to create an account via the My Renault smartphone application to access these Z.E. connected services.
The activation code used for creating a MY Renault account can be found in various ways:
The My Z.E. application has changed and is now integrated into the MY Renault application.
To access your services, download the new MY Renault application and create your account. If your services are still not accessible, it may be that your contracts have expired.
To benefit from them again, you can renew them every year free of charge on the R-LINK store. Please see our FAQ "How do I renew my services?" in the same help section.
Yes, you can subscribe to offers via the network or via the R-LINK Store (for vehicles equipped with R-LINK)
To retrieve the Z.E. connectedservices, please call our Customer Support with your proof of purchase, and request creation of a contract in your name.
From your MY Renault mobile application, you can prepare a route by identifying the charging stations that are the most suitable for your car throughout your trip.
By filling in your trip information (battery level, number of passengers, number of bags, etc.),you can obtain an estimated route simulating your trip and charge time.
As this trip is estimated, we cannot guarantee the availability of the charging points at destination.
To prepare your car for resale, please follow these steps:
From your R-LINK screen:
• On your R-LINK screen, click on the menu to access the main menu;
• Press the System icon;
• In the System menu, click on the right arrow and look for the return to initial settings icon;
• Press the icon to start the reset
Note: Resetting your system will delete all your on-board personal data (previous destinations, radio presets, Bluetooth connected devices, etc.).
Your car is now ready to be sold. You can tell the new owner that he/she can also benefit from Z.E. connected services. Download your Z.E. connected services resale guide here to share it with the new owner.
To get Z.E. connected services,you need an activation code. For this, please follow steps below:
Download here (to be localised) our guide on Z.E. connected services and second-hand cars for more information.
To continue benefiting from your Z.E. connected services,download the MY Renault application free of charge from Apple Store or Google Play. To access your services, you simply need to follow the steps below:
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Multimedia Device Experts
Call us on 0344 369 0000*For any issues with your Radio, Satnav, Bluetooth or any other part of your Multimedia system. Our specialist team is available on option 4 between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday.
Before you call, help us by having the multimedia software version installed in your vehicle, available. This can be found on the settings screen within your vehicle.
*Standard network rates apply from mobile or landline phones.
Multimedia Device Experts
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Our specialist team is available between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
Please note they are unable to answer any queries not related to Multimedia issues.
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