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6IntroductionIntroductionGeneral information.......................6
Theft-deterrent feature ...................7
Control elements overview ............8
Usage .......................................... 10
Basic operation ............................ 13
Tone settings ............................... 16
Volume settings ........................... 17
System settings ........................... 18General information
The Infotainment system provides
you with state-of-the-art in-car
infotainment.
Using the FM, AM or DAB radio
functions, you may register up to 35
stations on seven favourites pages.
For the AM, FM and DAB wavebands the radio is equipped with fifteen
automatically assignable channel
presets. Furthermore, 35 channels
can be allocated manually
(waveband-independent).
You can connect external data
storage devices, e.g. iPod, USB
devices, or other auxiliary devices to
the Infotainment system as further
audio sources; either via cable or via
Bluetooth.
Using the controls and menus of the Infotainment system, you can operate approved smartphone applications,
e.g. a navigation app.
In addition, the Infotainment system is
equipped with a Phone portal that
allows for comfortable and safe use of your mobile phone in the vehicle.Optionally, the Infotainment system
can be operated using the controls on the steering wheel, or via the speech
recognition application 'Siri Eyes
Free'.
The well-thought-out design of the
control elements, the touch screen
and the clear displays enable you to
control the system easily and
intuitively.
Notice
This manual describes all options
and features available for the
various Infotainment systems.
Certain descriptions, including those
for display and menu functions, may not apply to your vehicle due to
model variant, country
specifications, special equipment or
accessories.
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Introduction9
1Display / Touch screen .........13
2 Home menu .......................... 13
Screen buttons for access to:
♪ Audio - audio functions
P Gallery - picture and
movie functions
h Phone - mobile phone
functions
K Apps - smartphone
applications
L Settings - system settings
3 Function indicators
If symbol highlighted:
TP - radio traffic service
active ..................................... 26
M - external device
connected to USB port ..........30
G - auxiliary device
connected to AUX input ........30
N - Bluetooth device
connected ............................. 30g - smartphone application
active ..................................... 30
p - volume muted ..................10
4 Time and date, outside
temperature
Adjusting time and date,
see Owner's Manual.
5 ; button ............................... 13
Press: open Home menu
(see item 2)
6 m button ................................ 10
Press: switch on/off
Infotainment system
7 ∨ VOL ∧ buttons ....................10
∨ : reduce volume
∧ : increase volumeSteering wheel audio controls
1 7w button
Short press: take phone call . 44
or dial number in call list .......48
or activate speech
recognition ............................ 42
Long press: open call list ......48
or switch handsfree mode
on/off ..................................... 48
2 SRC (Source) ........................ 10
Press: select audio source ....10
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12Introduction
For a detailed description of:■ Radio functions ( AM, FM , DAB )
3 20
■ External devices ( USB, AUX ,
Bluetooth ) 3 33.
Gallery
Select the Gallery screen button to
open the main menu of the last
selected picture or movie mode.
Tap on the Source screen button in
the top line of the menu to open a drop
down list.
To change to another picture or movie mode: tap on one of the list items.
For a detailed description of:
■ Picture functions 3 36
■ Movie functions 3 38.
Phone
Select the Phone screen button to
establish a Bluetooth connection between the Infotainment system and
a mobile phone.
If a connection can be established,
the main menu of the phone mode is
displayed.
For a detailed description of mobile
phone operation via the Infotainment
system 3 48.
If no connection can be established,
a corresponding message is
displayed. For a detailed description
of preparing and establishing a
Bluetooth connection between the
Infotainment system and a mobile phone 3 44.
Apps
Select the Apps screen button to
open a menu for selection and start of
approved smartphone applications
supported by the Infotainment
system.
For a detailed description 3 30 and
3 40.
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Introduction19
To adjust the language for the menu
texts: tap on the desired language.
Activating or deactivating the
text scroll function
If long text is displayed on the screen,
the text may either be scrolled
continually or it may be scrolled once
and displayed in truncated form.
Press the ; button and then select
the Settings screen button.
Scroll through the list to the Text
scroll menu item.If you wish the text to be scrolled
continually, set the function to On.
If you wish the text to be scrolled only once, set it to Off.
Resetting to factory defaults All settings, e.g. the volume and tone
settings, the favourite lists, or the
Bluetooth device list, can be reset to
the factory defaults.
Press the ; button and then select
the Settings screen button.
Select Radio settings to display the
respective menu.To reset all settings: tap on the Radio
factory settings menu item and
confirm the messages that subsequently appear.
Displaying the system version
Press the ; button and then select
the Settings screen button.
Scroll through the list and select the
System version menu item.
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32External devices
USB picture function
The Infotainment system can display
pictures contained in USB storage
devices.
USB movie function
The Infotainment system can play
movies contained in USB storage
devices.
Notice
To use the movie function with your iPod/iPhone, connect your device to
the AUX port only. A constant
connection cannot be established
via the USB port.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth enabled audio sources (e.g. music mobile phones, MP3
players featuring Bluetooth, etc.),
which support the Bluetooth music
profiles A2DP and AVRCP can be
connected wirelessly to the
Infotainment system.
Connecting a device
For a detailed description on the
Bluetooth connection 3 45.Bluetooth audio function
The Infotainment system can play
music files contained in Bluetooth
devices e.g. smartphones or iPod/
iPhone products.
Support of smartphone
applications
The Apps function of the Infotainment
system allows access to approved smartphone applications. The
Infotainment system authorises
application updates as they become
available.
Before an approved application can
be operated using the controls and
menus of the Infotainment system,
the respective application must be
installed on the smartphone.
Follow the instructions on the
smartphone when installing an
approved smartphone application.
File formats and folders The maximum capacity of a devicesupported by the Infotainment system
amounts to 2500 music files, 2500
picture files, 250 movie files, 2500
folders and 10 stages of folderstructure. Only devices formatted in
the FAT16/FAT32 file system are
supported.
Notice
Some files may not be played
properly. This might be due to a
different recording format or the
condition of the file.
Files from online shops to which
digital rights management has been
applied cannot be played.
The Infotainment system can play the following audio, picture and movie
files stored on external devices.
Audio files
The playable audio file formats
are .mp3, .wma, .ogg and .wav.
When playing a file with ID3 tag
information, the Infotainment system
can display information, e.g. on the
track title and artist.
Picture files
The displayable picture file formats
are .jpg, .bmp, .png and .gif.
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External devices35
Playing tracks randomly
Repeatedly tap on the s screen
button to activate or deactivate the
function.
■ ON : all tracks on the device are
played in random order.
■ OFF : normal playback mode.
Viewing information
To display information on the track
currently playing, tap on the screen. A
message is displayed showing
information, e.g. on the title, artist, or
album, saved with the track.
Using the music menu
Tap on the MENU screen button to
open the respective music menu.
Different categories, in which the
tracks are sorted, are displayed, e.g.
Folders , Artists , or Albums .
Select the desired category,
subcategory (if available) and then
choose a track.
Changing the tone settings
Select Tone settings to open the
respective menu. For a detailed
description 3 16.
Bluetooth music
Activating the Bluetooth music
function
If the Bluetooth device is not yet
connected to the Infotainment
system, establish a Bluetooth
connection 3 45 and then continue
as described below.
In case the Bluetooth device is
already connected:
If required, press the ; button and
then select the Audio screen button to
open the audio main menu last
selected.
If required, select the Source screen
button to open a drop down list and then select Bluetooth to open the
respective audio main menu.
Playback of the audio tracks starts
automatically.
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External devices41
Find a detailed description of the
respective application on the website
of the corresponding software
producer.
Starting an application
If not yet connected to the
Infotainment system, connect the
smartphone:
■ iPod/iPhone: connect the device to
the USB port 3 30
■ Android phone: establish a
Bluetooth connection 3 45.
If not installed, download the
respective application to your
Smartphone.
Press the ; button and then select
the Apps screen button to open the
respective menu.
Tap on the screen button of the
desired application. A connection to
the respective application installed on the connected Smartphone is
established.
The main menu of the application is shown on the display of the
Infotainment system.
Notice
Ensure good GPS reception of the
Smartphone when using a
navigation application.
Displaying or hiding application icons
You can define which of the approved applications supported by the
Infotainment system are visible and selectable in the Apps menu.
Select the 5 Settings screen button in
the bottom line of the Apps main
menu to open the App settings menu.
Select or deselect the desired
applications and then select the OK
screen button.
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42Speech recognitionSpeech recognitionGeneral information.....................42
Usage .......................................... 42General information
The Siri Eyes Free feature of the Infotainment system allows access to Siri, the speech interpretation and
recognition interface on your iPhone
or iPod. See the user guide of your
iPhone or iPod to find out whether it
supports Siri.
Siri Eyes Free works with most of the
built-in apps on your iPhone or iPod.
You can ask Siri, e.g. to call people,
play music, hear and compose text
messages, dictate emails, hear new
notifications, get directions, or add
reminders. For detailed information,
see the user guide of your iPhone or
iPod.
Important notes ■ In order to use Siri Eyes Free, your
iPhone or iPod needs to be
connected to the Infotainment
system via USB cable 3 30 or via
Bluetooth 3 45.■ Siri Eyes Free requires 3G or wifi
internet access on your iPhone or
iPod.
■ Siri Eyes Free is not compatible with the approved smartphone
apps 3 40 supported by the
Infotainment system. That means
you cannot control these apps via
Siri Eyes Free.
Usage
Activating speech recognition Press the w button on the right side of
the steering wheel to start a speech recognition session. A voice
command message is displayed on
the screen.
As soon as a beep is heard, you can
say a command. For information on
the commands supported, see the
user guide of your iPhone or iPod.
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44PhonePhoneGeneral information.....................44
Bluetooth connection ...................45
Emergency call ............................ 48
Operation ..................................... 48
Mobile phones and CB radio
equipment .................................... 53General information
The Phone portal provides you with
the possibility of having mobile phone conversations via a vehicle
microphone and the vehicle
loudspeakers as well as operating the
most important mobile phone
functions via the Infotainment system in the vehicle. To be able to use the
Phone portal, the mobile phone must
be connected to the Infotainment
system via Bluetooth.
Not all Phone functions are supported by every mobile phone. The usable
phone functions depend on the
relevant mobile phone and network provider. You will find further
information on this in the operating
instructions for your mobile phone, or you can enquire about them with yournetwork provider.Important information for
operation and traffic safety9 Warning
Mobile phones have effects on
your environment. For this reason safety regulations and directions
have been prepared. You should
be familiar with the related
directions before you use the
telephone function.
9 Warning
Use of the hands-free facility while
driving can be dangerous because
your concentration is reduced
when telephoning. Park your
vehicle before you use the hands- free facility. Follow the stipulations
of the country in which you find
yourself at present.
Do not forget to follow the special
regulations that apply in specific areas and always switch off the
mobile phone if the use of mobile
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Phone45phones is prohibited, if
interference is caused by the
mobile phone or if dangerous
situations can occur.
Bluetooth
The Phone portal is certified by the
Bluetooth Special Interest Group
(SIG).
You will find further information about the specification on the Internet at
http://www.bluetooth.com
Bluetooth connection
Bluetooth is a radio standard for the
wireless connection of e.g. mobile
phones, iPod/iPhone models, or other devices.
To be able to set up a Bluetooth
connection to the Infotainment
system, the Bluetooth function of the
Bluetooth device has to be activated.
For further information, please
consult the user guide of the
Bluetooth device.
Via the Bluetooth settings menu,
pairing (PIN code exchange between
Bluetooth device and Infotainment
system) and connecting of the
Bluetooth devices to the Infotainment
system are carried out.
Bluetooth settings menu Press the ; button and then select
the Settings screen button.
Select Connection settings and then
Bluetooth settings to display the
respective menu.Pairing a device
Important information ■ Up to five devices can be paired to the system.
■ Only one paired device can be connected to the Infotainment
system at a time.
■ Pairing normally only needs to be carried out once, unless the deviceis deleted from the list of paired
devices. If the device has been connected previously, the
Infotainment system establishes
the connection automatically.
■ Bluetooth operation considerably drains the device's battery.
Therefore, connect the device to
the power outlet for charging.
Pairing a new device via the
Bluetooth settings menu
1. Press the ; button and then
select the Settings screen button.
Select Connection settings and
then Bluetooth settings to display
the respective menu.