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Sony Headunit Steering Wheel Controls: Where to Plug In

Your PVS steering wheel connects to the Sony's REMOTE IN input with the 28-pin patch lead, then you register each button under Custom. Type your model to see exactly where REMOTE IN is.

Find Your Model

Type your Sony model to see where REMOTE IN is and which menu sets up the buttons.

The model number is on the front of the unit or on the label on top of the chassis.

How It Connects

The patch lead carries the steering wheel buttons to the Sony, which learns each one.

  1. Steering wheelThe buttons send to a transmitter behind the wheel, powered by the horn circuit.
  2. ReceiverSits behind the headunit and picks the buttons up wirelessly. It comes paired.
  3. 28-pin patch leadJoins the receiver's 28-pin plug and ends in a 3.5 mm plug.
  4. REMOTE INSony's steering input, on the back of the unit or on a lead in the cable bundle.

The PVS Part

The 28-pin patch lead. One end joins the 28-pin plug on the PVS receiver, the other is a 3.5 mm plug for the headunit's steering input. It's in every kit and module ordered with this option.

28-Pin Patch Lead, sold as a spare ›

Program the Buttons

Sony calls button learning Custom. Preset is for a third-party adapter, so leave it.

  1. Open the steering menu

    On 2022 and later units it's HOME > Settings > System > Steering Wheel Settings. On earlier touchscreens, HOME > Settings > General > Steering Control.

  2. Choose Custom

    Set the Custom switch to On, or select Custom, then start registering.

  3. Register each button

    Pick a function on the screen, then press and hold the matching button on the wheel until it takes. Work through all of them.

Sony Models

Each card shows where REMOTE IN is on that model and the menu that sets up the buttons, checked against Sony's own manual.

XAV-AX8500

2023 on
  • XAV-AX8500
Plug in hereThe 3.5 mm REMOTE IN lead is in the bundle of connection cables (Audio/Camera) that comes with the unit. That bundle plugs into the back of the unit.
PVS partThe 28-pin patch lead. One end joins the 28-pin plug on the PVS receiver, the other is a 3.5 mm plug for the headunit's steering input. It's in every kit and module ordered with this option.
SettingHOME > Settings > System > Steering Wheel Settings > Custom On
  1. Plug the patch lead's 3.5 mm plug into the REMOTE IN lead before the unit goes into the dash.
  2. Open HOME > Settings > System > Steering Wheel Settings.
  3. Set the Custom switch to On.
  4. Register each steering wheel button on the screen as it asks.
  • While you're registering, use the buttons on the unit. The steering wheel buttons don't work until registration is done.

Checked against the XAV-AX8500 Operating Instructions (E) 5-050-132, connection diagram p.13, steering wheel remote section p.16; Help Guide (xav-ax8500) p.63. Open the manual ›

XAV-AX6000 and XAV-AX6050

2022 on
  • XAV-AX6000
  • XAV-AX6050
Plug in hereThe 3.5 mm REMOTE IN lead is in the bundle of connection cables (Audio/Camera) that comes with the unit. That bundle plugs into the back of the unit.
PVS partThe 28-pin patch lead. One end joins the 28-pin plug on the PVS receiver, the other is a 3.5 mm plug for the headunit's steering input. It's in every kit and module ordered with this option.
SettingHOME > Settings > System > Steering Wheel Settings > Custom On
  1. Plug the patch lead's 3.5 mm plug into the REMOTE IN lead before the unit goes into the dash.
  2. Open HOME > Settings > System > Steering Wheel Settings.
  3. Set the Custom switch to On.
  4. Register each steering wheel button on the screen as it asks.
  • While you're registering, use the buttons on the unit. The steering wheel buttons don't work until registration is done.

Checked against the XAV-AX6000 Operating Instructions (E), connection diagram p.10, steering wheel remote section p.13; Help Guide (xav-ax60) p.66. Open the manual ›

XAV-AX4000 and XAV-AX4050

2022 on
  • XAV-AX4000
  • XAV-AX4050
Plug in hereThe 3.5 mm REMOTE IN lead is in the bundle of connection cables (Audio/Camera) that comes with the unit. That bundle plugs into the back of the unit.
PVS partThe 28-pin patch lead. One end joins the 28-pin plug on the PVS receiver, the other is a 3.5 mm plug for the headunit's steering input. It's in every kit and module ordered with this option.
SettingHOME > Settings > System > Steering Wheel Settings > Custom On
  1. Plug the patch lead's 3.5 mm plug into the REMOTE IN lead before the unit goes into the dash.
  2. Open HOME > Settings > System > Steering Wheel Settings.
  3. Set the Custom switch to On.
  4. Register each steering wheel button on the screen as it asks.
  • While you're registering, use the buttons on the unit. The steering wheel buttons don't work until registration is done.

Checked against the XAV-AX4000 Operating Instructions (E), connection diagram p.10, steering wheel remote section p.13; Help Guide (xav-ax40) p.64. Open the manual ›

XAV-9500ES

2024 on
  • XAV-9500ES
  • XAV-9550ES
Plug in hereThe 3.5 mm REMOTE IN lead is in the bundle of connection cables (Audio/Camera) that comes with the unit. That bundle plugs into the back of the unit.
PVS partThe 28-pin patch lead. One end joins the 28-pin plug on the PVS receiver, the other is a 3.5 mm plug for the headunit's steering input. It's in every kit and module ordered with this option.
SettingHOME > Settings > System > Steering Wheel Settings > Custom On
  1. Plug the patch lead's 3.5 mm plug into the REMOTE IN lead before the unit goes into the dash.
  2. Open HOME > Settings > System > Steering Wheel Settings.
  3. Set the Custom switch to On.
  4. Register each steering wheel button on the screen as it asks.
  • While you're registering, use the buttons on the unit. The steering wheel buttons don't work until registration is done.

Checked against the XAV-9500ES Operating Instructions (E), connection diagram p.15, steering wheel remote section p.18; Help Guide (xav-95) p.66. Open the manual ›

XAV-AX8000 and XAV-AX8050D

2019-2021
  • XAV-AX8000
  • XAV-AX8050D
Plug in hereThe small 3.5 mm socket labelled REMOTE IN is on the back of the unit, left half, just right of the RCA outputs and next to MIC IN.
PVS partThe 28-pin patch lead. One end joins the 28-pin plug on the PVS receiver, the other is a 3.5 mm plug for the headunit's steering input. It's in every kit and module ordered with this option.
SettingHOME > Settings > General > Steering Control > Custom
  1. Open HOME > Settings > General > Steering Control.
  2. Select Custom, then touch the register icon.
  3. Touch a function on the screen, then press and hold the matching steering wheel button until it registers.
  4. Work through every button. If an error appears, every registered button is cleared, so start again from the first one.
  • REMOTE IN sits right beside MIC IN and they're the same size. The steering plug only works in REMOTE IN.

Checked against the XAV-AX8000 Operating Instructions (English edition, 5-007-578-24), connection diagram p.13, steering section p.15; Help Guide xav-ax80 p.48. Open the manual ›

XAV-AX8100 and XAV-AX8150

2021-2023
  • XAV-AX8100
  • XAV-AX8150
Plug in hereThe small 3.5 mm socket labelled REMOTE IN is on the back of the unit, left half, just right of the RCA outputs and next to MIC IN.
PVS partThe 28-pin patch lead. One end joins the 28-pin plug on the PVS receiver, the other is a 3.5 mm plug for the headunit's steering input. It's in every kit and module ordered with this option.
SettingHOME > Settings > General > Steering Control > Custom
  1. Open HOME > Settings > General > Steering Control.
  2. Select Custom, then touch the register icon.
  3. Touch a function on the screen, then press and hold the matching steering wheel button until it registers.
  4. Work through every button. If an error appears, every registered button is cleared, so start again from the first one.
  • REMOTE IN sits right beside MIC IN and they're the same size. The steering plug only works in REMOTE IN.

Checked against the XAV-AX8100(IN) Operating Instructions, connection diagram p.13, steering section p.15; Help Guide xav-ax81 p.51. Open the manual ›

XAV-AX5500 and XAV-AX5550D

2020-2022
  • XAV-AX5500
  • XAV-AX5550D
Plug in hereThe small 3.5 mm socket labelled REMOTE IN is on the back of the unit, left half, just right of the RCA outputs and next to MIC IN.
PVS partThe 28-pin patch lead. One end joins the 28-pin plug on the PVS receiver, the other is a 3.5 mm plug for the headunit's steering input. It's in every kit and module ordered with this option.
SettingHOME > Settings > General > Steering Control > Custom
  1. Open HOME > Settings > General > Steering Control.
  2. Select Custom, then touch the register icon.
  3. Touch a function on the screen, then press and hold the matching steering wheel button until it registers.
  4. Work through every button. If an error appears, every registered button is cleared, so start again from the first one.
  • REMOTE IN sits right beside MIC IN and they're the same size. The steering plug only works in REMOTE IN.

Checked against the XAV-AX5500 Operating Instructions (English edition, 5-010-462-23), connection diagram p.13, steering section p.15; Help Guide xav-ax55 p.49. Open the manual ›

XAV-AX5600 and XAV-AX5650

2021-2023
  • XAV-AX5600
  • XAV-AX5650
Plug in hereThe small 3.5 mm socket labelled REMOTE IN is on the back of the unit, left half, just right of the RCA outputs and next to MIC IN.
PVS partThe 28-pin patch lead. One end joins the 28-pin plug on the PVS receiver, the other is a 3.5 mm plug for the headunit's steering input. It's in every kit and module ordered with this option.
SettingHOME > Settings > General > Steering Control > Custom
  1. Open HOME > Settings > General > Steering Control.
  2. Select Custom, then touch the register icon.
  3. Touch a function on the screen, then press and hold the matching steering wheel button until it registers.
  4. Work through every button. If an error appears, every registered button is cleared, so start again from the first one.
  • REMOTE IN sits right beside MIC IN and they're the same size. The steering plug only works in REMOTE IN.

Checked against the XAV-AX5600 Operating Instructions (US/CA, 5-025-535-14), connection diagram p.13, steering section p.15; Help Guide xav-ax56 p.51. Open the manual ›

XAV-AX3200 and XAV-AX3250

2021 on
  • XAV-AX3200
  • XAV-AX3250
Plug in hereThe small 3.5 mm socket labelled REMOTE IN is on the back of the unit, left half, just right of the RCA outputs and next to MIC IN.
PVS partThe 28-pin patch lead. One end joins the 28-pin plug on the PVS receiver, the other is a 3.5 mm plug for the headunit's steering input. It's in every kit and module ordered with this option.
SettingHOME > Settings > General > Steering Control > Custom
  1. Open HOME > Settings > General > Steering Control.
  2. Select Custom, then touch the register icon.
  3. Touch a function on the screen, then press and hold the matching steering wheel button until it registers.
  4. Work through every button. If an error appears, every registered button is cleared, so start again from the first one.
  • REMOTE IN sits right beside MIC IN and they're the same size. The steering plug only works in REMOTE IN.
  • The A/V mini plug goes in A/V IN only, never in MIC IN or REMOTE IN.

Checked against the XAV-AX3200(E)/(E17) Operating Instructions, connection diagram p.13, steering section p.15; Help Guide xav-ax32 p.52. Open the manual ›

XAV-AX1000

2018-2020
  • XAV-AX1000
Plug in hereThe small 3.5 mm socket labelled REMOTE IN is on the back of the unit, left half, just right of the RCA outputs and next to MIC IN.
PVS partThe 28-pin patch lead. One end joins the 28-pin plug on the PVS receiver, the other is a 3.5 mm plug for the headunit's steering input. It's in every kit and module ordered with this option.
SettingHOME > Settings > General > Steering Control > Custom
  1. Open HOME > Settings > General > Steering Control.
  2. Select Custom, then touch the register icon.
  3. Touch a function on the screen, then press and hold the matching steering wheel button until it registers.
  4. Work through every button. If an error appears, every registered button is cleared, so start again from the first one.
  • REMOTE IN sits right beside MIC IN and they're the same size. The steering plug only works in REMOTE IN.

Checked against the XAV-AX1000 Operating Instructions (English edition, 4-740-885-22), connection diagram p.25, steering section p.15, 27; Settings and install sections in same OI. Open the manual ›

XAV-AX5000

2018-2020
  • XAV-AX5000
Plug in hereThe small 3.5 mm socket labelled REMOTE IN is on the back of the unit, left half, just right of the RCA outputs and next to MIC IN.
PVS partThe 28-pin patch lead. One end joins the 28-pin plug on the PVS receiver, the other is a 3.5 mm plug for the headunit's steering input. It's in every kit and module ordered with this option.
SettingHOME > Settings > General > Steering Control > Custom
  1. Open HOME > Settings > General > Steering Control.
  2. Select Custom, then touch the register icon.
  3. Touch a function on the screen, then press and hold the matching steering wheel button until it registers.
  4. Work through every button. If an error appears, every registered button is cleared, so start again from the first one.
  • REMOTE IN sits right beside MIC IN and they're the same size. The steering plug only works in REMOTE IN.
  • The EXT connector on the back isn't the steering input.

Checked against the XAV-AX5000 Operating Instructions (English edition, 4-732-062-24), connection diagram p.25, steering section p.15, 27. Open the manual ›

XAV-AX7000

2019-2021
  • XAV-AX7000
Plug in hereThe small 3.5 mm socket labelled REMOTE IN is on the back of the unit, left half, just right of the RCA outputs and next to MIC IN.
PVS partThe 28-pin patch lead. One end joins the 28-pin plug on the PVS receiver, the other is a 3.5 mm plug for the headunit's steering input. It's in every kit and module ordered with this option.
SettingHOME > Settings > General > Steering Control > Custom
  1. Open HOME > Settings > General > Steering Control.
  2. Select Custom, then touch the register icon.
  3. Touch a function on the screen, then press and hold the matching steering wheel button until it registers.
  4. Work through every button. If an error appears, every registered button is cleared, so start again from the first one.
  • REMOTE IN sits right beside MIC IN and they're the same size. The steering plug only works in REMOTE IN.

Checked against the XAV-AX7000 Operating Instructions (US/CA, 5-006-475-15), connection diagram p.13, steering section p.15; Help Guide xav-ax7000 p.43. Open the manual ›

MEX-N5300BT and MEX-N4300BT

2019 on
  • MEX-N5300BT
  • MEX-N4300BT
Plug in hereThe small 3.5 mm socket labelled REMOTE IN is on the back of the unit, beside the RCA outputs.
PVS partThe 28-pin patch lead. One end joins the 28-pin plug on the PVS receiver, the other is a 3.5 mm plug for the headunit's steering input. It's in every kit and module ordered with this option.
SettingMENU > GENERAL > STEERING > STR CONTROL > CUSTOM
  1. Turn the source off so the clock shows.
  2. Press MENU, then open GENERAL > STEERING > STR CONTROL and select CUSTOM.
  3. Open EDIT CUSTOM, pick a function, then press and hold the matching steering wheel button.
  4. Repeat for each button.
  • Only Source, ATT, volume, seek, voice and the two phone functions can be assigned on these units.

Checked against the MEX-N5300BT/MEX-N4300BT/MXS-N4316BT Operating Instructions, connection diagram p.34, General Setup STEERING p.19, 38. Open the manual ›

MEX-N7300BD

2019 on
  • MEX-N7300BD
Plug in hereThe small 3.5 mm socket labelled REMOTE IN is on the back of the unit, beside the RCA outputs.
PVS partThe 28-pin patch lead. One end joins the 28-pin plug on the PVS receiver, the other is a 3.5 mm plug for the headunit's steering input. It's in every kit and module ordered with this option.
SettingMENU > GENERAL > STEERING > STR CONTROL > CUSTOM
  1. Turn the source off so the clock shows.
  2. Press MENU, then open GENERAL > STEERING > STR CONTROL and select CUSTOM.
  3. Open EDIT CUSTOM, pick a function, then press and hold the matching steering wheel button.
  4. Repeat for each button.
  • Only Source, ATT, volume, seek, voice and the two phone functions can be assigned on these units.

Checked against the MEX-N7300BD Operating Instructions (multi-language), connection diagram p.35, General Setup STEERING p.20, 37. Open the manual ›

DSX-A416BT

2019 on
  • DSX-A416BT
Plug in hereThe small 3.5 mm socket labelled REMOTE IN is on the back of the unit, beside the RCA outputs.
PVS partThe 28-pin patch lead. One end joins the 28-pin plug on the PVS receiver, the other is a 3.5 mm plug for the headunit's steering input. It's in every kit and module ordered with this option.
SettingMENU > GENERAL > STEERING > STR CONTROL > CUSTOM
  1. Turn the source off so the clock shows.
  2. Press MENU, then open GENERAL > STEERING > STR CONTROL and select CUSTOM.
  3. Open EDIT CUSTOM, pick a function, then press and hold the matching steering wheel button.
  4. Repeat for each button.
  • Only Source, ATT, volume, seek, voice and the two phone functions can be assigned on these units.

Checked against the DSX-A416BT Operating Instructions, connection diagram p.31, General Setup STEERING p.18, 33. Open the manual ›

DSX-A410BT

2018-2020
  • DSX-A410BT
Plug in hereThe small 3.5 mm socket labelled REMOTE IN is on the back of the unit, beside the RCA outputs.
PVS partThe 28-pin patch lead. One end joins the 28-pin plug on the PVS receiver, the other is a 3.5 mm plug for the headunit's steering input. It's in every kit and module ordered with this option.
SettingMENU > GENERAL > STEERING > STR CONTROL > CUSTOM
  1. Turn the source off so the clock shows.
  2. Press MENU, then open GENERAL > STEERING > STR CONTROL and select CUSTOM.
  3. Open EDIT CUSTOM, pick a function, then press and hold the matching steering wheel button.
  4. Repeat for each button.
  • Only Source, ATT, volume, seek, voice and the two phone functions can be assigned on these units.

Checked against the DSX-A410BT Operating Instructions, connection diagram p.32, General Setup STEERING p.19, 34. Open the manual ›

MEX-N5200BT and MEX-N4200BT

2017-2019
  • MEX-N5200BT
  • MEX-N4200BT
Plug in hereThe small 3.5 mm socket labelled REMOTE IN is on the back of the unit, beside the RCA outputs.
PVS partThe 28-pin patch lead. One end joins the 28-pin plug on the PVS receiver, the other is a 3.5 mm plug for the headunit's steering input. It's in every kit and module ordered with this option.
SettingMENU > GENERAL > STEERING > STR CONTROL > CUSTOM
  1. Turn the source off so the clock shows.
  2. Press MENU, then open GENERAL > STEERING > STR CONTROL and select CUSTOM.
  3. Open EDIT CUSTOM, pick a function, then press and hold the matching steering wheel button.
  4. Repeat for each button.
  • Only Source, ATT, volume, seek, voice and the two phone functions can be assigned on these units.

Checked against the MEX-N5200BT/MEX-N4200BT/MXS-N4216BT Operating Instructions, connection diagram p.34, General Setup STEERING p.19, 38. Open the manual ›

DSX-B41D

2020 on
  • DSX-B41D
Plug in hereThe small 3.5 mm socket labelled REMOTE IN is on the back of the unit, beside the RCA outputs.
PVS partThe 28-pin patch lead. One end joins the 28-pin plug on the PVS receiver, the other is a 3.5 mm plug for the headunit's steering input. It's in every kit and module ordered with this option.
SettingMENU > GENERAL > STEERING > STR CONTROL > CUSTOM
  1. Turn the source off so the clock shows.
  2. Press MENU, then open GENERAL > STEERING > STR CONTROL and select CUSTOM.
  3. Open EDIT CUSTOM, pick a function, then press and hold the matching steering wheel button.
  4. Repeat for each button.
  • Only Source, ATT, volume, seek, voice and the two phone functions can be assigned on these units.

Checked against the DSX-B41D Operating Instructions (multi-language), connection diagram p.11, General Setup STEERING p.13; Help Guide dsx-b41d p.53. Open the manual ›

XAV-AX100

2017-2019
  • XAV-AX100
Plug in hereThe 3.5 mm socket is at the far right of the back of the unit, next to the EXT connector. The manual calls it STEERING CONTROL and the unit is labelled REMOTE.
PVS partThe 28-pin patch lead. One end joins the 28-pin plug on the PVS receiver, the other is a 3.5 mm plug for the headunit's steering input. It's in every kit and module ordered with this option.
SettingHOME > Settings > General Settings > Steering Control > Custom
  1. Open HOME > Settings > General Settings > Steering Control and select Custom.
  2. Open Steering Control Custom and register each steering wheel button as the screen asks.
  • The EXT connector sits just to the left of this socket. The steering plug doesn't go there.

Checked against the XAV-AX100 Operating Instructions, connection diagram p.24, steering section p.14, 25. Open the manual ›

XAV-AX3005DB

2019-2021Check before you install
  • XAV-AX3005DB
Steering inputThe small 3.5 mm socket labelled REMOTE IN is on the back of the unit, beside the RCA outputs.
Before you installThe only manual published for this model describes the socket for a wired remote, not for learning steering wheel buttons. Start a support ticket with the model number before you install.

Checked against the XAV-AX3005DB Operating Instructions (multi-language), connection diagram p.27, steering section p.17, 29. Open the manual ›

Model Not Listed?

Look on the back of the unit, and in the bundle of leads that came with it, for a 3.5 mm socket labelled REMOTE IN. If you can't find one, start a support ticket with the model number and a photo of the back of the unit.

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Still need help?Send the headunit model and a photo of the back of the unit, and we can tell you where the lead goes. Start a support ticket