Connect the compatible phone using the method supported by the installed display, approve the phone and vehicle prompts, then choose the CarPlay or Android Auto tile and use voice control when driving.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Mitsubishi's official 2025 Eclipse Cross technology page lists Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with the 8-inch Smartphone-Link Display Audio system; connection method can vary by installed equipment and phone.
Does the documented scope match your car?
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Published availability and qualifications
Mitsubishi's official 2025 Eclipse Cross technology page lists Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with the 8-inch Smartphone-Link Display Audio system; connection method can vary by installed equipment and phone.
- 2025 U.S. Eclipse Cross models equipped with 8-inch Smartphone-Link Display Audio and Apple CarPlay or Android Auto compatibility
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
- 01
Park safely, start the vehicle and unlock a compatible phone with current Apple CarPlay or Android Auto support.
- 02
Connect by the USB data port or supported Bluetooth/wireless pairing method provided by the installed audio unit.
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Approve the phone's permissions, safety notice and any vehicle pairing prompt.
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Select Apple CarPlay or Android Auto on the Smartphone-Link Display Audio screen.
- 05
Use the steering-wheel voice control or phone assistant for supported tasks instead of handling the device while driving.
Important limits
- Phone, operating-system, app and regional compatibility determine which functions appear.
- A charge-only USB cable cannot carry the data needed for a wired connection.
- Set up and troubleshoot while parked; displayed apps do not make handheld phone use safe or legal.
Quick checks.
- ✓If no projection tile appears, use a known data-capable cable and the designated USB port.
- ✓If wireless pairing fails, remove the old pairing on both devices, restart them and pair again while parked.
- ✓If an app is missing, confirm it is supported and updated on the phone.
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2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Official Technology Page — Smartphone Integration
Relevant section or page: 8-inch Smartphone-Link Display Audio. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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