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Media
USB port Selecting the source
Press the " SOURCES " button.
Press Radio Media to display the primary page.
The system builds playlists (in temporary memory), an operation which can take from a few seconds to several minutes at the first connection. Reduce the number of non-music files and the number of folders to reduce the waiting time. The playlists are updated every time the ignition is switched off or connection of a USB memory stick. The lists are memorised: if they are not modified, the subsequent loading time will be shorter.
Insert the USB memory stick in the USB port or connect the USB device to the USB port using a suitable cable (not supplied).
Auxiliary socket (AUX)
First adjust the volume of your portable device (to a high level). Then adjust the volume of your audio system. Display and management of the controls are via the portable device.
This source is only available if "Auxiliary input" has been checked in the audio settings.
Connect the portable device (MP3 player…) to the auxiliary Jack socket using an audio cable (not supplied).
Choose the source.
Bluetooth Streaming ®Bluetooth Streaming ®Bluetooth Streaming
Streaming allows you to listen to music from your telephone.
The Bluetooth profile must be activated. First adjust the volume on your portable device (to a high level). Then adjust the volume of your system.
If play does not start automatically, it may be necessary to start the audio playback from the smartphone. Control is from the portable device or by using the system's touch buttons.
Once connected in Streaming mode, the smartphone is considered to be a media source.
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.

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Connecting Apple ®Connecting Apple ®Connecting Apple players ® players ®
Connect the Apple ® player to the USB port ® player to the USB port ®
using a suitable cable (not supplied). Play starts automatically.
Control is via the audio system.
The classifications available are those of the portable device connected (artists / albums / genres / playlists / audiobooks / podcasts), you can also use a classification structured in the form of a library. The default classification used is by artist. To modify the classification used, return to the first level of the menu then select the desired classification (playlists for example) and confirm to go down through the menu to the desired track.
The version of software in the audio system may not be compatible with the generation of your Apple ® player. ® player. ®
The audio equipment will only play audio files with ".wav, .wma, .aac, .ogg and .mp3" file extensions and with a bit rate of between 32 Kbps and 320 Kbps. It also supports VBR (Variable Bit Rate) mode. No other type of file (.mp4, ...) can be played. ".wma" files must be of the standard wma 9 type. The sampling rates supported are 11, 22, 44 and 48 KHz.
It is advisable to restrict file names to 20 characters, without using of special characters (e.g.: " " ? ; ù) to avoid any playing and displaying problems.
In order to be able to play a burned CDR or CDRW, select standards ISO 9660 level 1, 2 or Joliet if possible when burning the CD. If the disc is burned in another format, it may not be played correctly. It is recommended that the same burning standard is always used on an individual disc, with the lowest speed possible (4x maximum) for the best acoustic quality. In the particular case of a multi-session CD, the Joliet standard is recommended.
Information and advice
Use only USB memory sticks formatted FAT 32 (file allocation table).
The system supports USB Mass Storage devices, BlackBerry ® devices ® devices ®
or Apple ® players via USB ports. The ® players via USB ports. The ®
adaptor cable is not supplied.
Control of the peripheral device is with the audio system controls. Other peripherals, not recognised on connection, must be connected to the auxiliary socket using a Jack cable (not supplied) or via Bluetooth streaming, depending on compatibility. It is recommended that the original USB cable for the portable device is used.
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.

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Telephone
Bluetooth search
PHONE
Bluetooth connection
Search Start the search for a device to be connected.
Delete Delete one or more devices.
MirrorLink Open the MirrorLink function.
CarPlay Open the CarPlay function.
Telephone
Bluetooth search
Keypad
Enter a telephone number.
Telephone
Bluetooth search
Recent calls
All
View the calls according to the presentation selected. Select a contact to make the call.
Outgoing
Missed
Incoming
Telephone
Bluetooth search
Contacts
SearchConfirm Search for a contact in the contacts directory.
Telephone Go to the details of the contact sheet.

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As a safety measure and because it requires the sustained attention of the driver, using a smartphone when driving is prohibited. Operation must be with the vehicle stationary . stationary . stationary
The synchronisation of a smartphone allows applications on a smartphone that are adapted to the MirrorLink TM technology to be displayed in the vehicle's screen. The principles and standards are constantly evolving. For the communication process between the smartphone and the system to work correctly, the smartphone must be unlocked; update the operating system of your smar tphone as well as the date and time in the smartphone and the system. For the list of eligible smartphones, connect to the Brand's internet website in your country.
T h e " M i r r o r L i n k TM " function requires a compatible smartphone and
applications.
There may be a wait for the availability of applications, depending on the quality of your network.
When connecting a smartphone to the system, it is recommended that "Bluetooth" ®
be started on the smartphone
Depending on the smartphone, it may be necessary to activate the " MirrorLinkTM " function.
During the procedure, several screen pages relating to certain functions are displayed. Accept to start and end the connection.
Connect the USB cable. The smartphone charges when connected by a USB cable.
Press " MirrorLinkTM" to start the application in the system.
Once connection is established, a page is displayed with the applications already downloaded to your smartphone and adapted to the MirrorLink TM t e c h n o l o g y .
Access to the different audio sources remains accessible in the margin of the MirrorLink TM
display, using touch buttons in the upper bar. Access to the menus for the system is possible at any time using the dedicated buttons
Telephone not connected by Bluetooth ®Bluetooth ®Bluetooth
Telephone connected by Bluetooth ® Telephone connected by Bluetooth ® Telephone connected by Bluetooth
From the system, press " Telephone " to display the primary page.
From the system, press " Telephone " to display the primary page.
As a safety measure, applications can only be viewed with the vehicle stationary; display is interrupted once the vehicle is moving.
Press the " PHONE " button to display the secondary page.
Press " MirrorLinkTM " to start the application in the system.

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Receiving a call
An incoming call is announced by a ring and a superimposed display in the screen.
Make a short press on the steering mounted PHONE button to accept an incoming call.
Make a long press
on the steering mounted PHONEbutton to reject the call.
Or
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Press " End call ".
Press on the name of the telephone chosen in the list to disconnect it. Press again to connect it.
Press the basket at the top right of the screen to display a basket
alongside the telephone chosen.
Press the basket alongside the telephone chosen to delete it.
Managing paired telephones
This function allows the connection or disconnection of a peripheral device as well as the deletion of a pairing.
Press Telephone to display the primary page.
Press the " PHONE " button to go to the secondary page.
Press " Bluetooth connection " to display the list of paired peripheral devices.
Deleting a telephone
Using the telephone is not recommended while driving. Park the vehicle. Make the call using the steering
mounted controls.
Making a call
Calling a new number
Press Telephone to display the primary page.
Enter the phone number using the digital keypad.
Press " Call " to start the call.

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Settings
Configuration
System configuration
Units
Distance and fuel consumption Configure the display units for the distance, consumption and temperature. Temperatures
Factory settingsReset Restore the original settings.
System infoView Consult the version of the different modules installed in the system.
Save the parameters.
Settings
Configuration
Ambience
Select an ambience for the screen integrated in the system.
Confirm the selection and start the change of ambience.
Settings
Configuration
Language
All
Select the display language for the screen and/or the instrument panel.
Europe
Asia
America
Save the parameter.

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Playback of my USB memory stick starts only after a very long wait (around 2 to 3 minutes).
Some files supplied with the memory stick may greatly slow down access to reading the memory stick (multiplication by 10 of the catalogue time).
Delete the files supplied with the memory stick and limit the number of sub-folders in the file structure on the memory stick.
Some characters in the media information are not displayed correctly while playing.
The audio system does not display some types of characters. Use standard characters to name tracks and folders.
Playing of streaming files does not start. The peripheral device connected does not support automatic play. Start the playback from the device.
The names of tracks and the track length are not displayed on the screen when streaming audio.
The Bluetooth profile does not allow the transfer of this information.

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In changing the setting of treble and bass the equalizer setting is deselected.
The selection of an equalizer setting imposes the settings for treble and bass and vice-versa. Modify the treble and bass or equalizer settings to obtain the desired musical ambience.
In changing the equalizer setting, treble and bass return to zero.
When changing the balance settings, the distribution setting is deselected.
The selection of a distribution setting imposes the balance settings and vice-versa. Modify the balance or distribution settings to obtain the desired musical ambience.
When changing a distribution setting, the balance setting is deselected.
There is a difference in sound quality between the different audio sources.
For optimum sound quality, the audio settings can be adapted to the different sound sources, which may result in audible differences when changing source.
Check that the audio settings are adapted to the sources listened to. Adjust the audio functions to the middle position.
With the engine off, the system switches off after a few minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the system's operating time depends on the state of charge of the battery. The switch-off is normal: the system switches to economy mode and switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery.
Start the vehicle's engine to increase the battery charge.
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Steering mounted controls - Type 2
Decrease volume.
Mute / Restore sound.
Other than telephone call: Short press: change audio source (Radio; USB; AUX (if a device is connected); CD; Streaming), confirm if the " Telephone " menu is open. Long press: open the " Telephone " menu. In the event of a telephone call: Short press: accept the call. Long press: reject the call. During a telephone call: Short press: open the contextual telephone menu. Long press: end the call.
Increase volume.
Access to the main menu.
Start voice recognition of your smartphone via the system.
Radio: Short press: display the list of radio stations. Long press: update the list. Media: Short press: display the list of folders. Long press: display the sorting options.
Radio: Select the previous / next preset radio station. Select the previous / next item in a menu or a list. Media: Select the previous / next track. Select the previous / next item in a
menu or a list.
Press the thumbwheel: confirm.

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Long press: select the desired categories of announcements from Transport, News, Entertainment and Flash special (availability according to the station).
Change of station within the same "multiplex service".
Starting of a search for the previous / next "multiplex service".
Change of band (FM1, FM2, DAB,...)
Digital radio provides a superior audio quality and also additional categories of traffic announcements (TA INFO). The different "multiplex services" offer a choice of radio stations in
alphabetical order.
Terrestrial digital radio
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio
Display options: if active but not available, the display will be struck out.
A c c o r d i n g t o v e r s i o n
Preset radio station, buttons 1 to 6. Short press: select the preset radio station. Long press: preset a radio station.
Display the name of the multiplex service being used.
Display the list of all radio stations and "multiplexes".
Represents the signal strength for the band being listened to.
Display RadioText (TXT) for the current radio station.
Display the name of the current radio station.
If the current "DAB" radio station is not available on "FM", "DAB FM" is struck out.
When changing region, an update of the list of preset radio stations is advisable.