I get that on SOME of the addresses in my Goggle Contacts too. So, its not just iPhones.
You might get a better response by posting in the Infotainment section on this board.
I tried my suggestion above, and it does work if you don't need AUX. I plugged in and old pair of ear buds.
You probably don't want to rule out simultaneous Infotainment audio and car play. You might want to listen to radio while navigating in Car Play.
What Android version are you on?
Try another USB cord. Some usb cords are charge only.
I have been having problem getting it started on Android 10. Unplug and re-plug sometimes is needed to wake it up.
Anyone figure out how to Rename a Nav favorite?
When I try, the keyboard that comes up does not function. In particular, the delete key (need to remove the old name) does nothing. Cancel and Check keys do function correctly.