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6IntroductionIntroductionGeneral information.......................6
Theft-deterrent feature ...................7
Control elements overview ............8
Usage .......................................... 11General information
The Infotainment system provides
you with state-of-the-art in-car
infotainment.
Using the FM, AM or DAB radio
functions, you can register a great
number of stations on various
favourites pages.
You can even register music tracks,
telephone numbers, destination
addresses or tone settings on the
favourites pages.
The integrated CD player will
entertain you with audio CDs and
MP3/WMA CDs.
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 a cable or
via Bluetooth.
The navigation system with dynamic
route planning will reliably guide you
to your destination, and, if desired,
automatically avoid traffic jams or
other traffic problems.In addition, the Infotainment system is equipped with a Phone portal that
allows comfortable and safe use of
your mobile phone in the vehicle.
Using the phone projection function,
you can operate specific applications
on your smartphone via the
Infotainment system.
Optionally, the Infotainment system
can be operated using controls on the steering wheel or via the speech
recognition system.
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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Basic operation15Menu operation
Home screen
The Home screen is shown on the
centre display.
All applications installed may be
accessed from the Home screen.
To personalise the Home screen,
drag the icon you wish to move to its
new position. Release the icon to
drop it in the respective location.
Press HOME on the control panel to
exit edit mode.
Application tray
The application tray is located in the
top centre of the screen and
accessible from all main menus.
Three to five application icons may be stored in the application tray.
Some application icons dynamically
adapt to the current situation, e.g.
indicating that you missed a phone
call.
The application tray can be
personalised by moving items into
and out of the application tray area.
Interaction selector bar
The interaction selector bar is located at the bottom of the screen and
accessible from all main menus.
Via the interaction selector bar, you
may change the different views within one application or perform
application-specific actions, e.g. start
a speech recognition session.
To display the interaction selector bar
when it is not shown on the display,
select n at the bottom of the screen.
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CD Player35CD PlayerGeneral information.....................35
Usage .......................................... 36General information
A CD player for the replay of audio
CDs and MP3/WMA CDs is located in
the glovebox.Caution
Under no circumstances place
DVDs, single-CDs with a diameter
of 8 cm or shaped CDs in the audio
player.
You must not put any stickers on
CDs. These discs can get jammed in the CD drive and ruin the player. Replacement of the device will
then be necessary.
Important information about audio
CDs and MP3/WMA CDs
● The following CD formats can be
used:
CD, CD-R and CD-RW
● The following file formats can be used:
ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2,
(Romeo, Joliet)
MP3 and WMA files written in any
format other than listed above may not play correctly, and theirfile names and folder names may not be displayed correctly.
● Audio CDs with copy protection, which are not in compliance withthe audio CD standard, may not
play correctly or not at all.
● Self-recorded CD-Rs and CD- RWs are more vulnerable to
mishandling than prerecorded
CDs. Correct handling,
especially in the case of self-
recorded CD-Rs and CD-RWs,
must be ensured.
● Self-recorded CD-Rs and CD- RWs may not play correctly or notat all.
● On mixed mode CDs (combinations of audio and data,
e.g. MP3), only the audio tracks
will be detected and played.
● Avoid leaving fingerprints when you change CDs.
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80IndexAActivating AUX.............................. 39
Activating Bluetooth music ...........39
Activating CD player .....................36
Activating phone projection ..........41
Activating radio ............................. 30
Activating the Infotainment system 11
Activating the navigation system ..44
Activating the phone portal ...........69
Activating USB........................ 39, 41
Address book................................ 50
Application tray ............................. 15
Audio files ..................................... 38
Automatic volume adjustment Auto volume .............................. 26
Auto Set ........................................ 26
Auto volume.................................. 26
AUX .............................................. 38
B
Balance......................................... 25
Basic operation ............................. 13
Application tray.......................... 15
Character recognition pane .......16
Contacts .................................... 21
Favourites ................................. 17
Home screen ............................. 15
Interaction selector bar .............15
Keyboard ................................... 16
Keypad ...................................... 16Bass.............................................. 25
Bluetooth connection ....................67
Bluetooth music ............................ 38
C
Category list.................................. 30
CD player...................................... 35
Character modifiers ......................16
Character recognition pane ..........16
Clock display ................................ 26
Contacts ................................. 21, 50
Modifying ................................... 21
Retrieving .................................. 21
Storing ....................................... 21
Control elements Infotainment system ....................8
Steering wheel ............................ 8
Control elements overview .............8
D DAB .............................................. 33
DAB linking ................................... 33
Date .............................................. 26
Destination input ..........................50
Digital audio broadcasting ............33
Displaying favourites ....................17
Display mode ................................ 26
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82CD............................................. 36
Contacts .................................... 21
Favourites ................................. 17
Infotainment system ..................11
Keyboards ................................. 16
Navigation system .....................44
Phone ........................................ 69
Radio ......................................... 30
Touch screen ............................ 13
USB ..................................... 39, 41
OVERVIEW screen button ...........44
P Pairing .......................................... 67
Phone Bluetooth ................................... 66
Bluetooth connection ................67
Contacts .................................... 21
Emergency calls ........................69
Favourites ................................. 17
Handsfree mode........................ 69
Phone book ......................... 21, 69
Recent calls............................... 69
Ringtone .................................... 69
Text messages .......................... 73
Phone book ............................ 21, 69
Phone call Initiating ..................................... 69
Rejecting ................................... 69
Taking ....................................... 69Phone projection.......................... 41
Playing audio ................................ 39
Playing movies ............................. 41
POIs.............................................. 50
R Radio Category list .............................. 30
DAB ........................................... 33
DAB announcements ................33
DAB menu ................................. 33
Digital audio broadcasting .........33
Favourites ................................. 17
FM menu ................................... 31
Frequency list ............................ 30
Intellitext .................................... 33
L-Band....................................... 33 Radio Data System ...................31
RDS........................................... 31
Region ....................................... 31
Regionalisation ......................... 31
Station list.................................. 30
Station search ........................... 30
TP.............................................. 31 Traffic Programme ....................31
Waveband ................................. 30
Radio data system (RDS) ............31
Region .......................................... 31
Regionalisation ............................. 31
RESET screen button ...................44Retrieving favourites .....................17
Return to factory settings.............. 26
Ringtone ....................................... 69
Route guidance ............................ 56
Route style.................................... 56
S
Smartphone Phone projection .......................41
Speech recognition .......................61
Station list ..................................... 30
Station search............................... 30
Storing favourites.......................... 17
Surround ....................................... 25
Surround system .......................... 25
Switching the Infotainment system on .................................. 11
System settings ............................ 26
Display ...................................... 26
Language .................................. 26
Return to factory settings ..........26
Time and Date........................... 26
Valet mode ................................ 26
T
TA ................................................. 31
Text messages ............................. 73
Theft-deterrent feature ................... 7
Time.............................................. 26
TMC stations ................................ 43
Tone settings ................................ 25
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83Touch screen................................ 13
Touch screen calibration ..............26
Touch screen operation ................13
TP ................................................. 31
Traffic incidents ............................ 56
Traffic Programme ........................31
Treble ........................................... 25
Turn list ......................................... 56
U Usage ................... 11, 30, 36, 44, 63
AUX ........................................... 39
Bluetooth music......................... 39
CD ............................................. 36
Infotainment system ..................11
Navigation system .....................44
Phone ........................................ 69
Touch screen ............................ 13
USB ..................................... 39, 41
USB .............................................. 38
Using smartphone applications ....41
V Valet mode Locking ...................................... 26
Unlocking .................................. 26
Voice recognition ..........................61
Volume Auto Volume.............................. 26
Maximum startup volume ..........26Mute function............................. 11
Setting the volume ....................11
Volume settings ............................ 26
W
Waveband selection .....................30
Waypoint list ................................. 56
Waypoint trip................................. 50
Wrong scrolling direction ..............26
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86IntroductionIntroductionGeneral information.....................86
Theft-deterrent feature .................87
Control elements overview ..........88
Usage .......................................... 91
Basic operation ............................ 93
Tone settings ............................... 95
Volume settings ........................... 96
System settings ........................... 97General information
The Infotainment system provides
you with state-of-the-art in-car
infotainment.
Using radio tuner functions, you may
register up to 25 stations on five
favourites pages.
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.
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.
Using the phone projection function,
you can operate specific applications
on your smartphone via the
Infotainment system.
Optionally, the Infotainment system
can be operated using the touch
screen and buttons on the control panel, the controls on the steering
wheel, or - if provided by your mobile
phone - via speech recognition.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.
Important information on
operation and traffic safety9 Warning
The Infotainment system must be
used so that the vehicle can be
driven safely at all times. If in
doubt, stop the vehicle and
operate the Infotainment system
while the vehicle is stationary.
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Introduction91Usage
Control elements
The Infotainment system is operated
via function buttons, a touch screen
and menus that are shown on the
display.
Inputs are made optionally via: ● the central control unit in the control panel 3 88
● the touch screen 3 93
● audio controls on the steering wheel 3 88
● the speech recognition 3 112
Switching the Infotainment
system on or off
Press X. After switching on, the last
selected Infotainment source
becomes active.
Automatic switch-off
If the Infotainment system has been
switched on pressing X while the
ignition is switched off, it will switch off
again automatically 10 minutes after
the last user input.Setting the volume
Turn X. The current setting is shown
on the display.
When the Infotainment system is
switched on, the last selected volume is set, provided that it is lower than themaximum start-up volume. For a
detailed description 3 96.
Speed compensated volume
When the speed compensated
volume is activated 3 96, the
volume is adapted automatically to
make up for the road and wind noise
as you drive.
Mute
Press X to mute the Infotainment
system.
To cancel the mute function: press
X again. The last selected volume is
set again.Volume limitation at high
temperatures
At very high temperatures inside the
vehicle, the Infotainment system
limits the maximum adjustable
volume. If necessary, the volume is
decreased automatically.
Modes of operation Press ; to display the Home menu.
Notice
For a detailed description of menu
operation via touch screen 3 93.
AUDIO
Select AUDIO to open the main menu
of the last selected audio mode.
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106External devicesNotice
Not all MP3 players, USB drives,
iPod models or smartphones are
supported by the Infotainment
system. Check the compatibility list
on our website.
Connecting/disconnecting a device
Connect one of the devices
mentioned above to the USB port. If
required, use the appropriate
connection cable. The music function
starts automatically.
Notice
If a non-readable USB device or
iPod is connected, a corresponding
error message appears and the
Infotainment system automatically
switches to the previous function.
To disconnect the USB device or
iPod, select another function and then remove the USB storage device.Caution
Avoid disconnecting the device
during playback. This may
damage the device or the
Infotainment system.
USB Auto Launch
By default, the USB audio menu is displayed automatically as soon as a
USB device is connected.
If desired, this function can be
deactivated.
Press ; and then select Settings to
open the settings menu.
Select Radio, scroll to USB Auto
Launch and touch the screen button
next to the function.
To reactivate the function, touch the
screen button again.
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.
The Infotainment system can play
music files contained in Bluetooth
devices e.g. smartphones or iPod/
iPhone products.Connecting a device
For a detailed description on how to
establish a Bluetooth connection
3 114.
File formats and folders
The maximum capacity of a device
supported by the Infotainment system amounts to 2500 music files,
2500 picture files, 250 movie files,
2500 folders and 10 stages of folder
structure. Only devices formatted in
the FAT16/FAT32 file system are
supported.
If there are images included in the audio metadata, these images are
displayed on the screen.
Notice
Some files may not be played
properly. This may be due to a
different recording format or the
condition of the file.
Files from online shops to which
Digital Rights Management (DRM)
has been applied cannot be played.
The Infotainment system can play the following audio, picture and movie
files stored on external devices.
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108External devicesReturning to the beginning of the
current track
Touch t after 2 seconds of the track
playing.
Fast forwarding and rewinding
Touch and hold t or v. Release to
return to normal playback mode.
Alternatively, you can move the slider showing the current track position to
the left or right.
Playing tracks randomly
Touch n to play the tracks in random
order. The screen button changes to o .
Touch o again to deactivate the
shuffle function and go back to the
normal playback mode.
Browse Music function Notice
The browse function is not available
for AUX sources and, depending on
the device, it may only be partially
available for Bluetooth sources.
To display the browse screen, touch
the screen. Alternatively, select
Menu in the bottom line of the audiomain screen to display the respective
audio menu and then select Browse
Music .
Different categories, in which the
tracks are sorted, are displayed, e.g.
Playlists , Artists , or Albums .
Select the desired category,
subcategory (if available) and then
choose a track.
Select the track to start playback.
Displaying pictures
You can view pictures from a USB
device.
Notice
For your safety, some features are
disabled while your vehicle is in
motion.
Activating the picture function
If the device is not yet connected to
the Infotainment system, connect the
device 3 105.
Press ; and then select GALLERY
to open the media main menu.
Touch l to open the picture main
menu to display a list of items stored
on the USB device. Select the desired
picture.