See, my dad had been plugging his phone into a power outlet in his Golf to charge it, not into the USB port which also recharges the phone but also connects it to the central infotainment screen. Another friend had a similar experience with his Chevrolet Silverado. When I plugged his iPhone into the correct port on the dash, he was bewildered when Apple CarPlay popped into action. Accessing either system is simple: you just plug in your phone, tap an on-screen button or two, and that’s about all there is to it. Thing is, you need to plug your handset into the correct outlet. If you don’t make that initial connection, you might never realize you’re missing out on a very powerful tool enjoyed by drivers around the world. Check your owner’s manual, or in an online community, to see if your vehicle is compatible; then check for instructions on how to set it up. The process takes just a moment and is very simple.