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Dec 8, 2013 | 08:16 PM

sd280zx

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How do you set up / activate the text message notification and display feature? I have an iphone 5 with verizon and everytime I receive a text message the system does nothing.

Dec 8, 2013 | 11:42 PM

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on your iPhone open your settings > bluetooth > blue info dot on car multi-media > switch show notifications to "on"

Dec 9, 2013 | 09:14 AM

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I also have an iPhone 5 with Verizon and a 2012 CT. I went to my Bluetooth settings on the phone and there is no "show notifications" . Only "Sync Contacts" and Group settings.

Dec 9, 2013 | 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411

on your iPhone open your settings > bluetooth > blue info dot on car multi-media > switch show notifications to "on"

what does the car do when you get a new text message? i have had it enabled for my other car but in the CT it does nothing. i have a 2011 though, maybe the newer ones are different?

Dec 9, 2013 | 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411

on your iPhone open your settings > bluetooth > blue info dot on car multi-media > switch show notifications to "on"

Thanks that did it.

Dec 10, 2013 | 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by lexuslover

what does the car do when you get a new text message? i have had it enabled for my other car but in the CT it does nothing. i have a 2011 though, maybe the newer ones are different?

A notification prompt appears on the Nav display asking whether the system should read or ignore your message. If you select read, music/radio is paused/muted and the system reads the text message or email aloud. It's still marked as "unread" on your phone, even after reviewing the message through the vehicle.

It's a great feature! I'm not sure about the 2011, but perhaps there's a firmware upgrade for the GUI that provides this functionality for older models? This works in my 2013; I can provide the firmware version later today.

Dec 13, 2013 | 04:17 PM

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Correct, it is only 2013+ models with 2013 or 2014 navigation that can do text.

alpha is correct. As long as the phone screen is off, a prompt will appear on the navi that asks if you want to Read, Ignore or Call back.

A good number of Android phones will allow to reply, but iPhone currently (or rather Apple OS) does not allow to reply back, just recieve