diff --git a/platform/ios/INSTALL.md b/platform/ios/INSTALL.md
index 777c0035b..5db1c865e 100644
--- a/platform/ios/INSTALL.md
+++ b/platform/ios/INSTALL.md
@@ -105,14 +105,28 @@ If your application targets iOS 7.x, you’ll need to install the static framewo
 
 1. Mapbox vector tiles require a Mapbox account and API access token. In the project editor, select the application target. In the Info tab, set `MGLMapboxAccessToken` to your access token. You can obtain one from the [Mapbox account page](https://www.mapbox.com/studio/account/tokens/).
 
-1. In a XIB or storyboard, add a Custom View and set its custom class to `MGLMapView`. If you need to manipulate the map view programmatically, import the `Mapbox` module (Swift) or `Mapbox.h` umbrella header (Objective-C).
+1. In a XIB or storyboard, add a View and set its custom class to `MGLMapView`. If you need to manipulate the map view programmatically, import the `Mapbox` module (Swift) or `Mapbox.h` umbrella header (Objective-C), then connect the map view to a new outlet in your view controller class. The resulting outlet declaration should look something like:
 
-## Use
+```objc
+// ViewController.m
+#import <Mapbox/Mapbox.h>
 
-1. Mapbox vector tiles require a Mapbox account and API access token. In the project editor, select the application target. In the Info tab, set `MGLMapboxAccessToken` to your access token. You can obtain one from the [Mapbox account page](https://www.mapbox.com/studio/account/tokens/).
+@interface ViewController : UIViewController
 
-1. In a XIB or storyboard, add a View and set its custom class to `MGLMapView`. If you need to manipulate the map view programmatically, import the `Mapbox` module (Swift) or `Mapbox.h` umbrella header (Objective-C).
+@property (strong) IBOutlet MGLMapView *mapView;
 
-## Troubleshooting
+@end
+```
+
+```swift
+// ViewController.swift
+import Mapbox
+
+class ViewController: UIViewController {
+    @IBOutlet var mapView: MGLMapView!
+}
+```
+
+### Troubleshooting
 
 On OS X, you can also try clearing the Xcode cache with `make clear_xcode_cache`.