Page 17 of 48

Radio mode
16Switching to traffic reports (TP function)* The TP function is only valid for the European version.When the TP (receive traffic reports) fu nction is on, the car radio is able to 
receive traffic reports in any operating mode.
The TP function can only be used on FM. If the radio is connected to AM, the 
TP function automatically switches off.
Switching on the TP function
When the TP key is pressed, the display reads:
- TP : if the station selected broadcasts traffic reports.
- (TP): if the station selected does not broadcast traffic reports.
Traffic messages are reproduced at  a set minimum volume. The minimum 
volume can be changed using the PROG menu. After the traffic message, the 
radio returns to the previously selected station at the previous volume.
The playing of the CD or the CD6/Aux will be interrupted while the traffic 
messages are broadcast. While a traffic report is being broadcast, you can adjust the volume using the 
main button.
Switching off the TP function
If the TP button is pressed while a traffic report is being broadcast, this traffic 
report is switched off.
If the TP button is pressed when there 
is no traffic report, the function is 
switched off.
MUTE button The MUTE button is only valid for the American versionIt allows you to mute the audio source to which you are listening:
Fig. 6  TP function
RadioMP3_ingles  Seite 16   Mittwoch, 3. Mai 2006  12:25 12 
         
        
        
     
        
        Page 18 of 48

Radio mode17
- Radio/AUX: the volume switches to zero.
- CD/CDC: passes to “pause” mode. When the function is active, 
 is shown on the display.
To switch off the function, press the MUTE button again, the radio returns to 
the earlier volume, or use the rotary button to increase the volume from 0.
Storing and selecting radio stationsRadio stations can be stored on every pre-tuning key. Two memory levels are 
available for each frequency  (AM1, AM2, FM1 or FM2).
Storing a radio station
To store a radio station on a pre-tuning key  ⇒page 11  , first select the 
wavelength (AM or FM).
Then select the required memory  level (AM1, AM2, FM1 or FM2) ⇒page 14.
The current memory level will  be shown in the display.
After selecting the required station, hold down the pre-tuning key that is to be 
allocated to the station until a signal can be heard. When the station is stored, the number of the pre-tuning key where it is stored 
is shown on the display.
Selecting a stored radio station
To call up a stored radio station, select the corresponding frequency (AM or 
FM) and the corresponding memory level (AM1, AM2, FM1 or FM2) .
The required station is selected by briefly pressing the corresponding pre-
tuning key.
Fig. 7  Storing and selecting radio stations
A1
RadioMP3_ingles  Seite 17  
Mittwoch, 3. Mai 2006  12:25 12 
         
        
        
     
        
        Page 19 of 48

Radio mode
18AS Button. Autostore function
Using the Autostore function, the six stations with the strongest reception in 
a frequency (AM or FM) are stored automatically.
The Autostore function is activated by  briefly pressing the AS multifunction 
key.LEARN memory(lrn) This function is only available on FM.
The stations with the best reception can be stored in the LEARN memory.
This function is useful if you are searching in a zone not normally used and 
you do not want to erase the stations st ored in memory buttons (1 to 6) to 
which you are accustomed.
Occupation of LEARN memory
Press the LRN multifunction key. “Learn” appears on the display.
The receiver searches the FM wavelength and stores the stations with the 
best reception in the area at that moment.
Then the radio switches to the station with the best reception.
To select another station from the LEARN memory press the search keys.Alternative frequencies (AF) This function is only available on FM.
Some RDS programmes can be broadcast  by various stations with different 
frequencies. Activating AF
Press the “af” multifunction key. “AF” appears on the display.
The search for alternative frequencies available for the selected station is 
activated.
Your radio automatically (and quietly) chooses the strongest signal for the 
selected station.
Deactivating AF
If you are driving through an area with bad coverage, each automatic re-tune 
will result in short breaks or slight changes in volume in the audio source. In 
order to avoid this, turn the AF function off.
Press the “af” multifunction key again. “AF” is no longer displayed.
RadioMP3_ingles  Seite 18  
Mittwoch, 3. Mai 2006  12:25 12 
         
        
        
     
        
        Page 20 of 48

Radio mode19
PTY modeThe PTY function is only valid in the European versionThis allows you to select the type of programme desired, where the stations 
offer the PTY service in the FM ranges.
To activate the PTY function, briefly press the PTY button, then select the 
programme type shown on the display using the corresponding multi-func-
tion key.
After selection, the search starts, and stops for 10 seconds when it finds a 
station with the desired PTY (the display reads pty and the selected 
programme type).
If the user decides to listen to the selected station, the search is stopped and 
the details of the station are displayed.
To search for the next station, press the multi-function key or the search keys   within the 10 seconds.
If no station is found with the select ed programme type, the PTY function is 
deactivated and the radio returns to the last selected station. Programme types (PTY).
Where the stations offer the PTY service on FM.
Programmes are classified accordi
ng to the following categories:
NEWS News and current affairs
AFFRS Politics and events
INFO Informative programs
SPORT Sports
EDUC Educational programmes
CULT Culture, religion and society
DRAMA Theatre and literature
VAR Entertainment programs
SCIEN Science
POP POP music
Fig. 8  PTY function
RadioMP3_ingles  Seite 19   Mittwoch, 3. Mai 2006  12:25 12 
         
        
        
     
        
        Page 21 of 48
Radio mode
20ROCK Rock music
LIGHT Light classical music
OLD Popular classics
CLASS Classical music
SOC Society news
JAZZ Jazz
FINAN Financial news
FOLK Folk music
CHILD Children's programmes
REL Religious programmes
EASY Easy listening
TRAVL Voyages and travel
DOC Documentary programs
WEATH Weather information
RadioMP3_ingles  Seite 20   Mittwoch, 3. Mai 2006  12:25 12 
         
        
        
     
        
        Page 22 of 48
CD mode21
CD modeGeneral overview CD/AUX Button
- Using the button CD/Aux the mode CD/CDC is selected (function only avail-
able with CD interchanger). AUX (function only available with auxiliary input).  Pre-tuning keys
- These allow you to select the CD (function only available with CD inter-
changer).
Fig. 9  CD mode
A1
A2
RadioMP3_ingles  Seite 21   Mittwoch, 3. Mai 2006  12:25 12 
         
        
        
     
        
        Page 23 of 48

CD mode
22 Multifunction keys
- The following functions are available:•
TRND  (track random)
•
TSCAN  (track scan)
•
RPT (repeat)
•
PAUSE  (pause)
•
INFO (info). Only in CD mode.
•
DRND  (disc random). Only in CDC mode.
•
DSCAN  (disc scan). Only in CDC mode.
•
-(folder down). Only with CDs with MP3 format
•
+ (folder up). Only with CDs with MP3 format
•
FRND (folder random). Only with CDs with MP3 format
•
FSCAN (folder scan). Only with CDs with MP3 format
 Display
- Shows:
•
Number of CD track currently playing, according to its position on the disc 
(track 1).
For MP3 format CDs, the track number is indicated preceded by a musical 
note symbol (
).
•
Track playing time.
•
Function selected using the multi-function switches.
•
Number of CD currently playing (fun ction only available with CD inter-
changer)
For MP3 format CDs, the folder number is indicated preceded by a folder 
symbol (
). Folders are numbered according to the attached diagram.  
  Search buttons
- If you press the button briefly, this takes you to the next or the previous 
track.
- If you hold the button down, you can fast forward/rewind within the same 
track.
 
 EJECT Button
- The CD is ejected from the player when the 
 button is pressed.
 Slot for inserting CD
 TP Button
7)
- Switches traffic radio monitoring on and off.
A3A4
7)Only European version.A5A6A7A8
RadioMP3_ingles  Seite 22   Mittwoch, 3. Mai 2006  12:25 12 
         
        
        
     
        
        Page 24 of 48

CD mode23
CD modeInserting a CD
Push the audio CD with the printed side facing up into the CD slot until it is 
automatically pulled in.
After inserting an MP3 format CD, the display will indicate “reading” while the 
CD structure is read and recognised. Du ring this time no functions are avail-
able.
The play function will start automatically.
CD eject button
Pre ss EJECT  to eje ct the CD f rom th
 e pla y
 er ⇒
  page  21, fig. 9.
Changing to CD/CDC or AUX mode
Press CD/AUX  ⇒page 23  to change to CD/CDC or AUX mode.
The CD inserted in the player will be played automatically from track 1 when 
you switch to CD mode, or from the position where the play function was inter-
rupted.
Note
•
NO DISC will appear in the display if there is no CD in the CD player, or if 
the inserted CD cannot be read.
•
You might not be able to play CDs with copy protection or CD-Rs and CD-
RWs.
Selecting a CD track and searching through a CDSelecting CD tracks
Press 
 or  to rewind or fast forward CD tracks. The number of selected track 
will be shown in the display.
Fig. 10  CD mode
A6
A1
RadioMP3_ingles  Seite 23   Mittwoch, 3. Mai 2006  12:25 12