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ASWC-1 General Instructions TABLE OF CONTENTS

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• One interface does it all, no • Can be manually programmed
additional interfaces needed for most vehicles
• Designed to be compatible • Retains settings even after
with all major radio brands battery disconnection or
• Auto detects vehicle type, radio interface removal
connection, and preset controls • All connections done at the TOOLS REQUIRED
• Ability to dual assign steering radio location • Crimping tool and connectors, or solder gun,
wheel control buttons • Micro-B USB updatable solder, and heat shrink • Tape • Wire cutter
• Zip ties

Attention! Let the vehicle sit with the key

INTERFACE COMPONENTS out of the ignition for a few minutes before
removing the factory radio. When testing the
• ASWC-1 Interface aftermarket equipment, ensure that all factory
• ASWC-1 harness (12-pin harness with male 3.5mm jack) equipment is connected before cycling the
key to ignition.
• Female 3.5mm connector with stripped leads

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From axxessinterfaces.com, submit the vehicle information in the box titled Vehicle Fit Guide & 3.5mm jack:
ASWC-1 Install Instructions, then select GET PARTS. This will take you to a page where you will be • For the radios listed below: Connect the female 3.5mm connector with stripped leads, to the male
notified if your vehicle will work or not with the ASWC-1 interface. If the interface is compatible, 3.5mm SWC jack from the ASWC-1 harness. Any remaining wires tape off and disregard.
there will be a link under the green bar titled ASWC-1 **** Wiring Instructions. Click on this link • Eclipse: Connect the steering wheel control wire, normally Brown, to the Brown/White
to open the PDF document for your specific vehicle. Print this document to have with you in the wire from the connector. Then connect the remaining steering wheel control wire,
vehicle during the installation. normally Brown/White, to the Brown wire from the connector.
• Metra OE: Connect the steering wheel control Key 1 wire (Gray) to the Brown wire.
Note: Though we have done extensive research, testing, and verifying that the steering wheel
control wires from the vehicles listed are correct, it is still the Installer’s responsibility to verify • Kenwood or select JVC with a steering wheel control wire: Connect the Blue/Yellow
that the steering wheel control wires are truly correct. If a discrepancy is found, please notify our wire to the Brown wire.
Tech Department at 1-800-253-TECH, or techsupport@metra-autosound.com. Note: If the Kenwood radio auto detects as a JVC, manually set the radio type to
Kenwood. See the instructions under Changing Radio Type.
• XITE: Connect the steering wheel control SWC-2 wire from the radio to the Brown wire.
• Parrot Asteroid Smart or Tablet: Connect the 3.5mm jack to the AX-SWC-PARROT (sold
INSTALLATION separately). Then connect the 4-pin connector from the AX-SWC-PARROT to the radio.
Note: The radio must be updated to rev. 2.1.4 or higher software.
12-pin harness: • Universal “2 or 3 wire” radio: Connect the steering wheel control wire, referred to as
Key-A or SWC-1, to the Brown wire from the connector. Then connect the remaining
• Connect the Black wire to chassis ground. steering wheel control wire, referred to as Key-B or SWC-2, to the Brown/White wire
• Connect the Red wire to the accessory power. from the connector. If the radio comes with a third wire for ground, disregard this wire.
Note: After the interface has been programmed to the vehicle, refer to the manual provided with
• Locate the steering wheel control wire(s) in the vehicles harness as noted in the ASWC-1 the radio for assigning the SWC buttons. Contact the radio manufacturer for more information.
vehicle specific document. Connect this wire(s) to the ASWC-1.
• For all other radios: Connect the 3.5mm jack from the ASWC-1 harness to the jack on
Note: Axxess recommends that the wires are soldered for the best “copper-to copper” the radio designated for an external steering wheel control interface. Please refer to the
connection. Tapping style connectors are not recommended. aftermarket radios manual if in doubt as to where the 3.5mm jack goes to.

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• Program the ASWC-1 as noted in the ASWC-1 vehicle specific document. Pin Cavity Wire Color Input Description
1 Pink CAN-HI or Serial Data
2 White/Green Negative SWC
3 Yellow/Green Positive SWC
4 Green/Orange Negative SWC
5 Gray/Red Negative SWC
6 Black Chassis Ground
7 Blue/Pink CAN-LO
8 Black/Green Negative SWC
9 Red (skinny) Tip of 3.5 jack
10 White (skinny) Ring of 3.5 jack
11 Gray/Blue Negative SWC
12 Red Accessory Power

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If you are having difficulties with the installation

of this product, contact our Tech Support line
either by phone at 1-800-253-TECH, or email at
techsupport@metra-autosound.com. Before
doing so, look over the instruction booklet a
second time and ensure that the installation was
performed exactly as the instruction booklet
is stated. Have the vehicle apart and ready to
perform troubleshooting steps before contacting
Metra/Axxess Tech Support.

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Changing Radio Type

The ASWC-1 has the capability to assign (2) functions to a single button except for Volume Up and Volume Down, after the ASWC-1 has been programmed and is fully functional. This feature can be performed
by either following the steps below, through a Windows based computer using the Axxess Updater, or through the Axxess Updater app available from the Android/Apple mobile devices app store.
Note: Apple mobile devices will require the use of the AX-HUB for this feature.

Attention! If more than 20 seconds elapses between steps, the procedure will abort, and the ASWC-1’s light will go out. The ASWC-1 may not function properly and may need to be reset and reprogrammed.
1. Turn the key to ignition and wait until the ASWC-1’s light flashes Green 1 time then goes out.
2. Press and hold the Volume Down button on the steering wheel until the ASWC-1’s light turns on solid Red, then release. The light will then go out indicating that the ASWC-1 is in Changing Radio
Type mode.
3. Refer to the Radio Legend to reference the radio number for the radio being installed.
4. Press and hold the Volume Up button on the steering wheel until the ASWC-1’s light turns on solid Red, then release. Repeat this step for the desired radio number selected.
5 Once the desired radio number has been selected, press and hold the Volume Down button on the steering wheel until the ASWC-1’s light turns on solid Red. The light will remain on solid Red for
roughly 3 seconds while it stores the new radio information. After the light goes out, test the steering control wheel controls for functionality.

Radio Legend
Radio # Radio Radio # Radio
1 Eclipse (type 1) 10 Clarion (type 2)
2 Kenwood 11 Metra OE
3 Clarion (type 1) 12 Eclipse (type 2)
4 Sony / Dual 13 LG
5 JVC 14 Parrot
6 Pioneer / Jensen 15 XITE
7 Alpine 16 Philips
8 Visteon 17 TBA
9 Valor 18 JBL

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Radio Troubleshooting
If the ASWC-1's auto detect feature was used and at the end of the programming sequence the ASWC-1’s light went solid Red, yet fails to function, follow the steps below to trace down where the
problem may lie. If any of the following steps are performed, reset and reprogram the ASWC-1 according to the vehicle specific document. Scroll down to the end of the document for a physical
layout of the ASWC-1 showing the reset button location.
• Ensure that the 3.5mm jack from ASWC-1 is connected to the radio securely, and that it’s in the correct “steering wheel control” jack from the radio. Make sure that it’s not plugged into the
“Bluetooth Mic” jack or “AUX-IN” jack. If unsure which jack to connect to the radio, contact the radio Manufacturer.
Note: Some radios don’t use a jack for steering wheel controls, instead they use a wire(s).
• If installing a radio with a wire(s) for connections instead of a jack, also program the steering wheel controls within the radio. But only after the ASWC-1 has been programmed, and the ASWC-1’s
light is solid Red. Refer to the manual provided with the radio, or contact the radio Manufacturer for any questions regarding this process.
Note: This does not apply to JVC and Kenwood radios.
• Specific radio troubleshooting steps:
• For Kenwood radios: Ensure that the ASWC-1’s L.E.D. feedback shows a Kenwood radio installed (2 Red light flashes). If the ASWC-1’s L.E.D. feedback shows a JVC radio instead (5 Red light
flashes), reference the Changing Radio Type document to change the radio type. If the ASWC-1’s L.E.D. feedback shows 7 Red light flashes, this could mean the wrong wire used from the
radio, or a bad 3.5mm jack. Kenwood radios use a Blue/Yellow wire for steering wheel control. Ensure that the Blue/White wire is not accidentally used. If the radio is connected properly,
then the 3.5mm jack may be at fault. Remove the Female 3.5mm jack with stripped leads and wire the Kenwood directly to the ASWC-1’s “skinny” Red wire within the 3.5mm jack. Also, some
Kenwood radios have a feature called Remote Sensor which disables the steering wheel controls. If the radio has this feature, ensure it is turned on. If it is on, turn it off, then back on.
• For Alpine radios: Remove the 3.5mm jack from the radio, reset and reprogram the ASWC-1 with the jack removed, then reconnect the 3.5mm jack back into the radio. Ensure that the
steering wheel control jack used is labeled “REM”. Also, some Alpine radios have a feature that turns the remote to either the back or the front. If the radio has this feature, ensure that the
sensor is on the rear setting. If the setting is on the rear setting, turn it to the front, then back to the rear.
• For Pioneer and Sony radios: If the ASWC-1 works, yet the buttons are out of order, or become out of order, this could be caused by the 3.5mm jack. It may not be seating properly, slipping
out, or have residue on the contacts. Clean the contacts, reinsert the jack firmly into the radio, then put a stress loop on the 3.5mm cable to prevent the cable from slipping out. Also, if
anything is prohibiting the jack from seating all the way in such as a heatsink, lightly trim some of the plastic from the 3.5mm jack as needed. Take note that the steering wheel control jack
for Pioneer radios is labeled “W/R”. For Sony radios it is a blue jack labeled “REMOTE”.
• Any radio using a wire for SWC connection: Ensure the correct steering wheel control wire is used from the Female 3.5mm jack with stripped leads (included with ASWC-1). For radios only
requiring 1 wire, ensure that the solid Brown wire is used. The Brown/White wire will not be used in these applications. Take note that the solid Brown wire is always the primary wire.
• If all steps have been performed and the ASWC-1 still doesn’t function, or doesn’t function properly, update the ASWC-1 to the latest software via AxxessInterfaces. After updating the ASWC-1,
program it to the vehicle following the vehicle specific document. If the ASWC-1 still fails to function, contact Tech Support at 1-800-253-TECH. Take note to be prepared to perform some tests in
the vehicle when you contact Tech Support.

Radio L.E.D. Feedback (Red light)

Radio # Radio Keynotes
1 Eclipse (type 1) † * If an Alpine radio is not installed, yet the ASWC-1’s light flashes
2 Kenwood ‡ Red 7 times, this means an open connection. Verify that the
ASWC-1’s 3.5mm jack is connected to the radio. If it is, then the
3 Clarion (type 1) †
jack may be defective. Verify continuity with a multimeter.
4 Sony / Dual
5 JVC ** The AX-SWC-PARROT is required (sold separately). The software
in the radio must be rev. 2.1.4 or higher.
6 Pioneer / Jensen
7 Alpine * † If a Clarion radio is installed and the steering wheel controls do
8 Visteon not work, change the radio type to the opposite Clarion radio type;
likewise for Eclipse. Refer to the Changing Radio Type document.
9 Valor
10 Clarion (type 2) † ‡ If a Kenwood radio is installed and the L.E.D. feedback
11 Metra OE comes back showing as a JVC radio, change the radio type to Update Port Reset Button Programming LED
Kenwood. Refer to the Changing Radio Type document.
12 Eclipse (type 2) †
13 LG Note: The ASWC’s light will flash Red the amount of times
14 Parrot ** shown for the radio installed. Example, a Pioneer radio will
flash Red 6 times.
15 XITE
16 Philips
17 TBA
18 JBL

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Remapping
After the ASWC-1 has been programmed and functioning properly, the button assignment for the steering wheel controls may be reassigned. For example, Seek Down may be preferred to be Mute instead.
This feature can be performed by either following the steps below, through a Windows based computer using the Axxess Updater, or through the Axxess Updater app available from the Android/Apple
mobile devices app store.
Note: Apple mobile devices will require the use of the AX-HUB for this feature.

Attention! If more than 20 seconds elapses between steps, the procedure will abort, and the ASWC-1’s light will go out. The ASWC-1 may not function properly and may need to be reset and reprogrammed.
1. Turn the key to ignition and wait until the ASWC-1’s light flashes Green 1 time then goes out.
2. Immediately press and hold the Volume Up button on the steering wheel until the ASWC-1’s light turns on solid Green, then release. The light will then go out indicating Volume Up has now been
programmed.
3. Press and hold the Volume Down button on the steering wheel until the ASWC-1’s light goes solid Green, then release. The light will then go out indicating Volume Down has now been programmed.
4. Continue from Seek Up / Next in the Button Function Legend to reference the order in which the steering wheel control buttons must be programmed.
Note: If a function in the legend is not present on the steering wheel, press the Volume Up button on the steering wheel until the ASWC-1’s light turns on solid Green, then release. This will tell
the ASWC-1 to skip that function.
5. To complete the remapping process, press and hold the Volume Up button on the steering wheel until the ASWC-1’s light goes solid Green, then goes out. Release the Volume Up button on the
steering wheel at this point. The remapping process is now complete.

Button Function Legend

Function # Function Function # Function
1 Volume Up 10 Band
2 Volume Down 11 Play / Enter
3 Seek Up / Next 12 PTT (push to talk)
4 Seek Down / Previous 13 On Hook
5 Source / Mode 14 Off Hook
6 Mute 15 Fan Up *
7 Preset Up 16 Fan Down *
8 Preset Down 17 Temp Up *
9 Power 18 Temp Down *

* Not applicable in this application

Note: Certain radios may not have these commands. Please refer to the manual provided
with the radio, or contact the radio Manufacturer for specific commands recognized by
that particular radio.

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Vehicle Troubleshooting
If the ASWC-1's auto detect feature was used and at the end of the programming sequence the ASWC-1’s light flashes Red/Green instead of going solid Red, this means that the ASWC-1 didn’t detect
the vehicle. Follow the steps below to trace down where the problem may lie. If any of the following steps are performed, reset and reprogram the ASWC-1 according to the vehicle specific document.
Scroll down to the end of the document for a physical layout of the ASWC-1 showing the reset button location.
• Ensure that the ASWC-1 is programmed correctly according to the vehicle specific document. In general, there are 3 different ways to program the ASWC-1 depending on the vehicle, “press
and hold”, “tap”, and “do nothing”. For applications to “press and hold” the Volume Up button on the steering wheel, ensure that the Volume Up button is held all the way to the end of the
programming sequence. Sometimes pressing and holding the Volume Up button before resetting the ASWC-1 helps. For applications to “tap” the Volume Up button on the steering wheel, ensure
that the Volume Up button is tapped at a heartbeat pace. Don’t tap too slow, or too fast. Try tapping the Volume Up button at different speeds if no success after a couple attempts. For
applications that don’t require any intervention with the Volume Up button on the steering wheel (“do nothing”), ensure that no buttons are pressed during the programming sequence.
• Ensure that the factory equipment functions properly, and still functions properly after attempting to install the aftermarket equipment. Temporarily reinstall the factory radio, then test the
steering wheel controls for functionality. Take note which button is for Volume Up. Some vehicles may have this button behind the steering wheel, and this button may be upside down if the
steering wheel is turned. Make sure that all of the steering wheel control buttons function, and that none of them are smashed down. There should be spring-like feel to the buttons. The factory
radio may function with a bad button(s), but the ASWC-1 most likely will not. Especially important is the Volume Up button, which the ASWC-1 uses for programming. Also worth mentioning is
optional “non-audio” buttons. Some Ford and Subaru vehicles that do not have Bluetooth repurpose the secondary steering wheel control wire. Do not connect “steering wheel control wire 2” in
these applications.
• Check power and ground at the ASWC-1. With the key in the accessory position, connect the red and black leads from a multimeter to the Solid Black wire, and the Red wire, from the ASWC-1,
directly at the 12-pin connector. The meter should read roughly 12-volts DC.
• Confirm that the ASWC-1 has a good ground in the vehicle. Due to the nature of how microprocessors function, sometimes having the ASWC-1’s ground shared with the factory ground in the wiring
harness is not sufficient and could cause problems. The use of a chassis ground solely by itself is highly recommended, especially in data communication vehicles (Pink wire applications). Attach the Solid
Black wire from the ASWC-1 to a good chassis ground, all by itself. Ensure that this wire is straight from the ASWC-1 without any extensions, and make sure that a ring terminal (not supplied) is used, and
crimped properly. This will alleviate any grounding issues that could prevent the ASWC-1 from programming. Most cases of the ASWC-1 not programming comes from the lack of this step performed.
• Recheck that the wires connected from the ASWC-1 to the vehicle are correct. Reference the vehicle specific document, and double check that the proper document is used. Some vehicles have
more than 1 document for different trims. If it is a non-data communication vehicle, test the factory steering wheel control wires with a multimeter by applying the negative from the meter to
the steering wheel control ground wire, and the positive to the steering wheel control positive wire. With no load connected to the wires. Have the meter on a resistance setting (OHM Ω), then
test each steering wheel control button one at a time. Each button should show a solid reading with little fluctuation, and there should be a noticeable difference between each button. Note that
the Volume Up button is crucial to be 100% proper as this is the button used for programming. Write these values down if Tech Support will be contacted.
• Verify that the wires connected from the ASWC-1 to the vehicle are connected directly, copper to copper, i.e., solder, crimp cap, military splice. No tapping style connectors or butt connectors are
permitted due to increased resistance and poor performance. If a pre-wired ASWC-1 harness is being used, (and all troubleshooting steps have been tried and the ASWC-1’s light still doesn’t go
solid Red), remove the pre-wired ASWC-1 harness and use the harness that came with the ASWC-1 instead.
• If the ASWC-1’s light still doesn’t go solid Red at the end of the programming sequence, refer to the Manual Programming document to manually program the ASWC-1 to the vehicle (non-data vehicles
only).
• For data communication vehicles: If the ASWC-1’s light still doesn’t go solid Red at the end of programming, ensure that all factory electronic modules are connected to the vehicle, i.e., climate
control, upper display, push-to-start button. Reconnect the factory radio and ensure that the steering wheel controls still function. Remove the key from the ignition, reinstall the aftermarket
equipment, then reset and reprogram the ASWC-1. If the ASWC-1’s light finally went solid Red, cycle the key off/on, then test the steering wheel controls for functionality.
• For Metra Euro kits with an included ASWC-1: The ASWC-1's 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Red light flashes should be longer. If any of these flashes are not longer, inspect that the following wires are
connected (pin-out diagram shown to the right): Pin-4, Pin-5, Pin-8, Pin-11.
• If all steps have been performed and the ASWC-1 still doesn’t go solid Red at the end of the programming sequence, update the ASWC-1 to
the latest software via AxxessInterfaces. After updating the ASWC-1, program it to the vehicle following the vehicle specific document.
If the ASWC-1 still doesn’t go solid Red at the end of the programming sequence after being updated, contact Tech Support at 1-800-253-TECH.
Take note to be prepared to perform some tests in the vehicle when you contact Tech Support.

Vehicle L.E.D. Feedback (Green light) Keynotes

a. Long Green light flashes represent wire(s) that are connected from the vehicle to the ASWC-1.
Longer Light Flash ASWC-1 Wire b. Short Green light flashes represent wire(s) that are not connected from the vehicle
to the ASWC-1.
1 White/Green c. Note that there will always be 7 Green flashes, in every application. But what is
2 Yellow/Green important is the length of the Green flashes. An example is data communication
vehicles. In these vehicles the 7th Green flash should be longer, indicating that the
3 Green/Orange Pink wire is connected. Some may be confused by this process because it is assumed
4 Gray/Red that 7 Green flashes total means that the Pink wire is connected. This assumption is
false. The 7th Green flash must be longer than the prior 6 Green flashes.
5 Black/Green d. In data communication vehicles that require 2 wires (Blue/Pink & Pink) connected
6 Gray/Blue to the ASWC-1, only the Pink wire will show up in L.E.D. feedback.
e. In “press and hold” vehicles that require more than 1 wire connected to the
7 Pink
ASWC-1, only the primary wire will show up in L.E.D. feedback.
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Dual Assignment (long button press)

The ASWC-1 has the capability to assign (2) functions to a single button except for Volume Up and Volume Down, after the ASWC-1 has been programmed and is fully functional. This feature can be performed
by either following the steps below, through a Windows based computer using the Axxess Updater, or through the Axxess Updater app available from the Android/Apple mobile devices app store.
Notes:
a) Seek Up and Seek Down come pre-programmed as Preset Up and Preset Down for a long button press.
b) Apple mobile devices will require the use of the AX-HUB for this feature.

Attention! If more than 10 seconds elapses between steps, the procedure will abort, and the ASWC-1’s light will go out. The ASWC-1 may not function properly and may need to be reset and reprogrammed.
1. Turn the radio off.
2. Turn the key to ignition and wait until the ASWC-1’s light flashes Green 1 time then goes out.
3. Press and hold the desired steering wheel control button for 10 seconds, or until the ASWC-1’s light flashes rapidly Green, then release. The light will then turn on solid Green indicating that the
ASWC-1 is in Dual Assignment mode.
4. Press and release the Volume Up button on the steering wheel the number of times corresponding to the desired function for dual assignment. Reference the Dual Assignment Legend.
5. Press the desired button to store it to memory (the same one as in step 2). The ASWC-1’s light will now go out indicating that the new information has been stored to memory.
Note: These steps must be repeated for each button desired to assign a dual assignment feature to. To reset a button back to its default state, repeat Step 2, then press the Volume Down button on the
steering wheel. The ASWC-1’s light will go out, and the dual assignment feature for that button will be erased.

Dual Assignment Legend

Function # Function Function # Function
1 Not allowed 10 Band
2 Not allowed 11 Play / Enter
3 Seek Up / Next 12 PTT
4 Seek Down / Previous 13 On Hook
5 Mode / Source 14 Off Hook
6 ATT / Mute 15 Fan Up *
7 Preset Up 16 Fan Down *
8 Preset Down 17 Temp Up *
9 Power 18 Temp Down *

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Manual Programming
If the auto programming sequence fails even after following the troubleshooting steps, the ASWC-1 may be able to be manually programmed to the vehicle. This document only applies to resistive
based steering wheel control vehicles (non-data communication vehicles that do not use the Pink wire for steering wheel control). Please read these steps beforehand to have a clear understanding of
what is to be expected. This is a timed process. The procedure is broken up into 2 steps for reference, but the entire process must be completed.

Attention! If more than 20 seconds elapses between steps, the procedure will abort.

Vehicle programming section:

1. Turn the key to ignition.
2. Press and hold the Reset button in the ASWC-1 for approximately 15 seconds, or until the ASWC-1’s light flashes slowly Red/Green. Release the Reset button at this point.
3. Press and hold the Volume Up button on the steering wheel until the ASWC-1’s light goes solid Green, then release. The light will then go out indicating Volume Up has now been programmed.
Note: If the ASWC-1’s light doesn’t go solid Green after 7 seconds, there may be a problem with the vehicles Volume Up button.
4. Press and hold the Volume Down button on the steering wheel until the ASWC-1’s light goes solid Green, then release. The light will then go out indicating Volume Down has now been programmed.
5. Continue from Seek Up / Next in the Manual Programming Legend to reference the order in which the steering wheel control buttons must be programmed.
Note: If a function in the legend is not present on the steering wheel, press the Volume Up button on the steering wheel until the ASWC-1’s light turns on solid Green, then release.
This will tell the ASWC-1 to skip that function.
6. After the last steering wheel control button has been programmed, press and hold the Volume Up button on the steering wheel until the ASWC-1’s light flashes slowly Red/Green, then release.

Radio programming section:

7. Press and hold the Volume Down button on the steering wheel until the ASWC-1’s light flashes rapidly Red/Green, then release.
8. After approximately 4 seconds, the ASWC-1’s light will go out for a couple seconds. The light will then flash Red up to 18 times depending on which radio is installed.
9. If the Red flashes do match the radio installed, continue on to step 10. If the Red flashes do not match the radio installed, press and hold the Volume Up button on the steering wheel until the
ASWC-1’s light turns on solid Red, then release. Repeat this step for the desired radio number selected. Reference the Radio Legend. Continue on to step 10 from this point.
10. Press and hold the Volume Down button on the steering wheel until the ASWC-1’s light goes solid Red.
11. This is the end of the manual programming sequence. Test the steering wheel controls for functionality.

Manual Programming Legend Radio Legend

Function # Function Function # Function Radio # Radio Radio # Radio
1 Volume Up 10 Band 1 Eclipse (type 1) 10 Clarion (type 2)
2 Volume Down 11 Play / Enter 2 Kenwood 11 Metra OE
3 Seek Up / Next 12 PTT (push to talk) 3 Clarion (type 1) 12 Eclipse (type 2)
4 Seek Down / Previous 13 On Hook 4 Sony / Dual 13 LG
5 Source / Mode 14 Off Hook 5 JVC 14 Parrot
6 Mute 15 Fan Up 6 Pioneer / Jensen 15 XITE
7 Preset Up 16 Fan Down 7 Alpine 16 Philips
8 Preset Down 17 Temp Up 8 Visteon 17 TBA
9 Power 18 Temp Down 9 Valor 18 JBL

Keynotes
a. Some vehicles may not retain certain steering wheel control commands from the steering
wheel. Non-audio commands may or may not be recognized, i.e., Bluetooth or Menu
commands. Known vehicles are GM vehicles with OnStar, and Ford vehicles with SYNC.
b. Aftermarket radios that do not have Bluetooth capability will not recognize the PTT
(push to talk) or On/Off Hook commands. However, these buttons may be able to be
manually programmed for other commands. Contact the radio Manufacturer for specific
commands that the radio will recognize.

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