Using Iphone through car stereo

I just had delivery of a brand new Honda Civic and opted for an upgrade to an Ipod Aux connection so i can play my ipod through the car stereo. As i plugged in my iphone it said that the Iphone was not compataible!
Does anyone here have any advise about what i need to do to get my Iphone to work? is there any software or should i get Honda to change the cable or something?

I just got my iPhone a few days ago and I use a Kensington LiquidAUX. It plugs into your lighter and charges your iPhone and has a aux line that plugs into your cars aux in. Sounds great and I have a 1 hour commute to work on way. So I get a full charge to work, watch vids at lunch and a full charge on the way home. Also it has a wireless remote that attaches to your steering wheel to control play back, I love that part. You can find it on Apple's site but do a search and you can find it cheaper. You will see some reviews that say the plastic cover on the plug comes apart. But I use a Pro Clip holder for my iPhone and the plug clamps into the holder turning into a dock, so my plug can't come apart.
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