Radio Requirements
All 2005-2008, select 2009-2010 - All radios, navigation or non-navigation, that feature an “AUX” or “SIRIUS” button are compatible.* In these vehicles the Media Gateway emulates a satellite tuner, therefore it is required that the vehicle be either equipped with an external satellite tuner or be Satellite Radio ready.
2009-2010 Navigation & Center Stack Radios – All navigation radios and non- navigation center stack radios** that have an active SYNC system are compatible.* In these vehicles the Media Gateway emulates the SYNC system, therefore it is required that the vehicle be equipped with SYNC. All non-navigation radios (exclud- ing vehicles equipped with the standard center stack radios**) that feature an “AUX” or “SIRIUS” button are compatible.* In these vehicles the Media Gateway emulates a satellite tuner, therefore it is required that the vehicle be either equipped with an external satellite tuner or be Satellite Radio ready.
*Refer to www.isimplesolutions.com for the most updated compatibility information.
**Current vehicles equipped with center stack radio:
•2009-2010 Ford F-150
•2009 Ford Flex
•2009 Lincoln MKS
•2010 Ford Fusion
•2010 Ford Mustang
•2010 Lincoln MKZ
•2010 Mercury Milan
4.Programming the Media Gateway (PXAMG)
The Media Gateway may need to be programmed before installation. To program the interface you will need to set the dip switches located on the side of the interface to the proper configuration listed below. Prior to installation the switches are in their default setting of “off” in the up position and are turned “on” when switched down. Refer to the chart below.
4A. When installing the Media Gateway in select 2005-2010 Ford vehicles that are either equipped with Satellite Radio or are Satellite Radio ready, and have an external satellite tuner, all four dip-switches need to be OFF (up) prior to installation.*
*In the event that iPod/HD Radio text appears on the radio and audio is playing but control of the iPod/HD radio from the radio buttons is lost,
1.Disconnect the Media Gateway from the vehicle harness
2.Switch dip-switch #1 to the ON position
3.Wait five minutes
4.Reconnect the Media Gateway interface to the vehicle Control of the iPod from the radio controls will now be
