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Interface with SWC & Factory Display Retention - Fiat 500 2015 | 500L 2014 (with U-Connect) — AX-FT901

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Key features

  • For select Fiat 500 2015 / 500L 2014 with U-Connect
  • Designed for non-amplified models
  • Retains steering-wheel audio controls, balance and fade
  • Retains most vehicle settings shown on the factory radio
  • Vehicle-settings display uses the aftermarket radio backup-camera input or a separate external screen


Description

Product Overview

Keep steering-wheel audio controls and many factory radio settings when replacing the radio with the AX-FT901 interface. It is designed for non-amplified Fiat 500 models from 2015 and Fiat 500L models from 2014 with U-Connect.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Accessory power: Provides accessory power for the installation.
  • Steering-wheel controls: Retains the vehicle’s audio controls on the steering wheel.
  • Audio adjustments: Retains balance and fade controls.
  • Factory settings: Retains most vehicle settings previously displayed on the factory radio.
  • NAV outputs: Provides parking brake, reverse, and speed-sense outputs.
  • USB updates: The interface is updatable through Micro B USB.

Technical Specifications

Product AX-FT901 interface with steering-wheel control and factory display retention
Vehicle fitment Fiat 500 2015; Fiat 500L 2014 with U-Connect
Model requirement Designed for non-amplified models
Power Provides accessory power
NAV outputs Parking brake, reverse, speed sense
Retained functions Steering-wheel audio controls; balance and fade; most vehicle settings displayed on the factory radio (1)
Update connection Micro B USB updatable (1)
Vehicle settings display The aftermarket radio’s backup camera input is used to display vehicle settings. If the radio has no backup camera input, vehicle settings will not be visualized. An externally mounted screen could be substituted.

Why Choose This Product?

The AX-FT901 keeps several factory functions available with an aftermarket radio, including steering-wheel audio controls and balance and fade. It also provides NAV outputs and retains most vehicle settings shown on the factory radio.

Installation & Compatibility Notes

This interface is designed for non-amplified models and the listed Fiat 500 and Fiat 500L fitment. To view vehicle settings through the aftermarket radio, that radio must have a backup camera input. Without one, the settings will not appear through the radio; an externally mounted screen could be substituted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which vehicles is the AX-FT901 listed for?

Fiat 500 models from 2015 and Fiat 500L models from 2014 with U-Connect.

Is this interface designed for amplified models?

No. It is designed for non-amplified models.

How are vehicle settings displayed after replacing the factory radio?

The aftermarket radio’s backup camera input is used to display them. If the radio lacks that input, the settings will not be visualized through it; an externally mounted screen could be substituted.

Can the interface be updated?

Yes. It is updatable through Micro B USB.

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