99-3012G - Car kit Axxess - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Car Installation Kit (Radio Trim Panel with Interface)
Brand	AXESS by Metra
Model	99-3012G
Compatible Vehicles	Chevrolet Sonic 2012-2016
Color	Painted Gray to Match Factory Finish
Radio Provision	ISO DIN with Pocket and ISO DDIN
Interface Functions	Retains warning chimes, OnStar/OE Bluetooth, R.A.P., balance/fade, factory AUX-IN; provides NAV outputs (parking brake, reverse, speed sense) and accessory power (12V 10A)
Interface Programmability	Micro USB updatable, automatic vehicle programming
Kit Components	Radio trim panel (A), radio brackets (B), pocket (C), (4) #8 x 3/8" Phillips screws (D), (4) panel clips (E), Axxess interface with harnesses (F)
Tools Required	Panel removal tool, Phillips screwdriver, 9/32" socket wrench, crimping tool/solder gun, small flat blade screwdriver, tape, wire cutter, zip ties
Wiring Harness	16-pin harness with stripped leads, 3012 harness, 12-pin pre-wired ASWC-1 harness, DIN jack
Antenna Adapter	40-EU55 (recommended)
Power Requirements	12V DC, accessory power up to 10A
Dimensions (Radio Trim Panel)	Approximately 7" x 4.5" (standard double DIN opening)
Weight (Kit)	Approximately 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg)
Installation Time	About 1-2 hours (experienced installer)
Additional Options	ASWC-1 (steering wheel control retention) and AX-LCD (personalization menu) sold separately
Technical Support	Phone: [phone], Email: [e-mail] (Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-4pm EST)
Warranty	Limited lifetime warranty (by Metra)

Frequently Asked Questions - 99-3012G Axxess

Is the AXESS 99-3012G compatible with my 2014 Chevrolet Sonic?

Yes, the 99-3012G is designed for Chevrolet Sonic models from 2012 to 2016.

Do I need to disconnect the battery before installation?

Yes, you must disconnect the negative battery terminal with the key out of the ignition to avoid electrical shorts or damage.

Can I retain the factory AUX-IN jack with this kit?

Yes, you can retain the factory AUX-IN jack by connecting the Red/White RCA jacks to the aftermarket radio's AUX-IN input. However, if the jack also has a USB port, neither can be retained.

How do I program the Axxess interface?

After completing all connections, start the vehicle and connect the 3012 harness. The LED will turn solid red and automatically program for 5-30 seconds. Once it turns solid green, the radio will come back on indicating success.

What tools do I need for installation?

You will need a panel removal tool, Phillips screwdriver, 9/32" socket wrench, crimping tool or solder gun, small flat blade screwdriver, tape, wire cutter, and zip ties.

Does the kit include steering wheel control retention?

The kit includes a pre-wired ASWC-1 harness, but the ASWC-1 module itself is sold separately. If you want to retain steering wheel controls, you need to purchase the ASWC-1.

What is the 'Black/Yellow wire' used for?

The Black/Yellow wire is used for OnStar level adjustment in vehicles without steering wheel controls. Tapping it to ground while OnStar is speaking adjusts the volume.

How do I adjust the chime volume?

With the vehicle on, turn it off and leave the keys in the ignition. Open the driver's door, wait 10 seconds, then turn the potentiometer on the interface clockwise to raise or counterclockwise to lower the chime level. Remove keys to lock the setting.

What should I do if the interface doesn't work after installation?

Press and hold the blue reset button inside the interface for two seconds to reset. Then repeat the programming steps. If issues persist, contact Metra tech support.

Can I use the 99-3012G with an aftermarket double DIN radio?

Yes, the kit supports ISO DDIN radio provision. Simply attach the radio brackets to the radio using the screws supplied with the radio, then proceed with interface installation.

USER MANUAL 99-3012G Axxess

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KIT FEATURES

• ISO DIN radio provision with pocket
- ISO DDIN radio provision
- Painted gray to match the factory finish

KIT COMPONENTS

• A) Radio trim panel • B) Radio brackets • C) Pocket • D) (4) #8 x 3/8" Phillips screws • E) (4) Panel clips • F) Axxess interface and wiring harness (not shown)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dash Disassembly 2

Kit Preparation 2

Kit Assembly

-ISO DIN radio provision with pocket ....3

-ISO DDIN radio provision ....3

Axxess Interface Installation 4

WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

Wiring Harness: Visit metraonline.com for audio/video and steering wheel control interface options. Antenna Adapter: 40-EU55

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Panel removal tool • Phillips screwdriver
• 9/32" socket wrench

Attention! With the key out of the ignition, disconnect the negative battery terminal before installing this product. Ensure that all installation connections are secure before cycling the ignition to test this product.

DASH DISASSEMBLY KIT PREPA

1. Unclip and remove the panel surrounding the radio/climate controls. (Figure A)
2. Remove (4) 9/32" screws securing the radio. Slide the radio out, then unplug and remove the radio. (Figure B)

Continue to kit preparation

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TION

1. Unclip the A/C vents from the factory radio/climate control panel.
2. Clip the vents into the 99-3012G radio trim panel. (Figure A)
3. Attach the (4) panel clips supplied onto the panel.

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KIT ASSEMBLY

ISO DIN radio provision with pocket

1. Secure the radio brackets to the pocket using the (4) #8 x 3/8" screws provided. (Figure A)
2. Remove the metal DIN sleeve and trim ring from the aftermarket radio.
3. Slide the radio into the bracket/pocket assembly, then secure it using the screws supplied with the radio. (Figure B)

Continue to Axxess Interface Installation

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ISO DDIN radio provision

1. Attach the radio brackets to the radio using the screws supplied with the radio. (Figure A)

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AXXESS INTERFACE INSTALLATION

INTERFACE FEATURES

• Provides accessory power (12-volt 10-amp)
• Maintains the Retained Accessory Power (R.A.P.) feature
• Provides NAV outputs (parking brake, reverse, speed sense)
• Retains warning chimes
• Retains OnStar/OE Bluetooth
• Adjustable volume for chimes and OnStar
• Retains the factory AUX-IN jack
  • Pre-wired ASWC-1 harness (ASWC-1 sold separately)
• Retains balance and fade
• Micro "B" USB updatable

INTERFACE COMPONENTS

• Axxess interface
  • 3012 harness
  • 16-pin harness with stripped leads

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Connections to be made 5-6
Installing the Axxess interface 6
Programming the Axxess interface 6-7
Adjusting the Axxess interface....7
Final assembly 7
Troubleshooting....7

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Crimping tool and connectors, or solder gun, solder, and heat shrink
• Small flat blade screwdriver • Tape • Wire cutter • Zip ties

CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE

From the 16-pin harness with stripped leads to the aftermarket radio:

• Connect the Red wire to the accessory wire.
  Note: If installing either an ASWC-1 or AX-LCD (both sold separately), connect the (2) Red wires from the 3012 harness as well.
• If the aftermarket radio has an illumination wire, connect the Orange/White wire to it.
• If the aftermarket radio has a mute wire, connect the Brown wire to it. If the mute wire is not connected, the radio will turn off when OnStar is activated.
• Connect the Gray wire to the right front positive speaker output.
• Connect the Gray/Black wire to the right front negative speaker output.
• Connect the White wire to the left front positive speaker output.
• Connect the White/Black wire to the left front negative speaker output.

The following (3) wires are only for multimedia/navigation radios that require these wires.

• Connect the Blue/Pink wire to the VSS/speed sense wire.
• Connect the Green/Purple wire to the reverse wire.
• Connect the Light Green wire to the parking brake wire.
• Tape off and disregard the following (5) wires, they will not be used in this application: Blue/White, Purple, Purple/Black, Green, Green/Black

From the 3012 harness to the aftermarket radio:

• Connect the Black wire to the ground wire.
• Connect the Yellow wire to the battery wire.
• If installing either an ASWC-1 or AX-LCD (both sold separately), connect the (2) Red wires to accessory power.
• Cut off and remove the resistors from the Green, Green/Black, Purple, and Purple/Black wires below the heat shrink.
• Connect the Green wire to the left rear positive speaker output.
• Connect the Green/Black wire to the left rear negative speaker output.
• Connect the Purple wire to the right rear positive speaker output.
• Connect the Purple/Black wire to the right rear negative speaker output.
• Ensure the (2) 4-pin Molex connectors are connected together.
• The Black/Yellow wire is used for OnStar level adjustment for models that do not come equipped with steering wheel controls. Refer to the OnStar level Adjustment section for further instructions.
• Tape off and disregard the Pink wire with a red bullet connector, it will not be used in this application.

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CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE (CONT.)

- If retaining the factory AUX-IN jack is desired, connect the Red and White RCA jacks to the audio AUX-IN jacks from the aftermarket radio.

Note:

a) The jack can only be used if it is a single jack.

b) If the jack has a USB port as well, neither can be retained.

Note: The relay attached to the 3012 harness is only for audible turn signal clicks.

No extra steps are required to retain this feature, so leave the relay as-is.

12-pin pre-wired ASWC-1 harness:

This harness is to be used along with the optional ASWC-1 (sold separately) to retain steering wheel audio controls. If the ASWC-1 is not being used, disregard this harness. If the ASWC-1 will be used, please refer to the ASWC-1 instructions for radio connections and programming. Disregard the harness that comes with the ASWC-1.

DIN jack:

The DIN jack is to be used with the optional AX-LCD (sold separately) to retain the personalization menu.

INSTALLING THE INTERFACE

With the key in the off position:

1. Connect the 16-pin harness with stripped leads, and the 3012 harness, into the Axxess interface.
2. Locate the factory antenna connector in the dash and complete all necessary connections to the radio. Metra recommends using the proper antenna adapter from Metra.
3. If an ASWC-1 (sold separately) will be used, do not connect it until the 99-3012G is programmed and fully functional.

Attention! Do not connect the 3012 harness to the wiring harness in the vehicle just yet.

PROGRAMMING THE INTERFACE

For the steps below, the L.E.D. located inside the interface can only be seen while active. The interface does not need to be opened to see the L.E.D.

1. Start the vehicle.
2. Connect the 3012 harness to the wiring harness in the vehicle. The L.E.D. will initially be solid Green to indicate the interface is powered.
3. After a few seconds the L.E.D. will turn solid Red while the interface automatically programs to the vehicle. The radio will shut off at this point. This process should take 5 to 30 seconds.

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PROGRAMMING THE INTERFACE (CONT.)

1. Once the interface has been programmed the L.E.D. will turn solid Green, then the radio will come back on, indicating programming was successful.
2. Test all functions of the installation for proper operation, before reassembling the dash.
3. If the interface fails to function, refer to "Troubleshooting", "Resetting the Axxess interface".

Note: The L.E.D. will turn on solid Green for a moment, and then turn off under normal operation after the key has been cycled.

ADJUSTING THE INTERFACE

Chime level adjustment:

• With the vehicle on, turn it off and leave the keys in ignition. Open the driver's door; chimes will be heard.
• Wait 10 seconds, and then with a small flat-blade screwdriver, turn the potentiometer clockwise to raise the chime level; counterclockwise to lower the chime level.
• When the chime is at a desired level, remove the keys from the ignition. This will lock the chime volume at its current level.

OnStar level adjustment:

• Press the OnStar button to activate it.
• While OnStar is speaking, press the VOLUME-UP or VOLUME-DOWN button on the steering wheel to raise or lower the OnStar level.

ADJUSTING THE INTERFACE (CONT.)

• If the vehicle doesn't come equipped with steering wheel controls, locate the Black/Yellow wire on the 3012 harness.
• While OnStar is speaking, tap the Black/Yellow wire to ground. Once the OnStar level is set, it will stay at that level until the Black/Yellow wire is tapped to ground again.

FINAL ASSEMBLY

1. Secure the radio assembly to the dash using the factory screws.
2. Reassemble the dash in reverse order of disassembly using the 99-3012G radio trim panel to complete the installation.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Resetting the Axxess interface

1. The Blue reset button is located inside the Axxess interface, between the two connectors. The button is accessible outside the Axxess interface, no need to open the Axxess interface.
2. Press and hold the reset button for two seconds, then let go to reset the Axxess interface.
3. Refer to "Programming the Axxess Interface" from this point.

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