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•Center level2 – Level for the center
speaker.
•Surround level2 – Level for surround
sound.
EqualizerSound levels for different frequencies can be
adjusted separately using the equalizer3.
1.
Go to
Audio settings and selectEqualizer front or Equalizer rear.
The sound level for the frequency is
adjusted with
/ on the navigation but-
ton. Press
/ to select another fre-
quency.
2.
Use ENTER to save or EXIT to close.
Sound stage4
The sound experience can be optimized for the
driver's seat, both front seats or the rear seat.
Select one of the options under
Audio settings
Sound stage.
Optimal sound reproductionThe audio system is calibrated for optimal
sound reproduction using digital signal pro-
cessing.This calibration takes into account factors such
as the speakers, amplifier, cabin acoustics, the
listeners' seating positions, etc., for each com-
bination of vehicle/audio system.
There is also a dynamic calibration that takes
into consideration the volume level, radio
reception, and the speed of the vehicle.
The settings that are described in this manual,
such as
Bass, Treble, and Equalizer front/Equalizer rear are only intended to enable the
user to adapt sound reproduction to his/her
personal tastes.
Radio functions
Center console, controls for radio functions
Navigation button for automatic tuning
Press to cancel a menu selection or a
selected function
Manual tuning
Scan the current waveband
Auto store the strongest radio stations in
the area in which you are driving
Station preset buttons
Select waveband AM and FM (FM1 and
FM2)
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Automatic tuning1.
Select a waveband using FM or AM.
2.
Press
/ on the navigation button.
Manual tuning1.
Select a waveband using FM or AM.
2.
Turn TUNING to select a station.
Preset stationsTen station presets can be stored for each
waveband. FM has two memories for presets:
FM1 and FM2. The stored presets are selected
using the preset buttons.
Preset storage can be carried out manually or
automatically.
Manually storing preset stations1. Tune into a station.
2. Hold in one of the preset buttons until the
message
Channel stored appears on the
display.
Automatically storing preset stationsThe function is especially useful in areas where
the radio stations and their frequencies are
unfamiliar. The ten strongest radio stations are
stored automatically in a separate memory.
1.
Select a waveband using FM or AM.2.
Hold in AUTO until
Autostoring appears
on the display.
Once
Autostoring disappears from the dis-
play, the stations are stored. The radio contin-
ues in Auto mode and
Auto appears on the
display. The automatically stored presets can
now be selected using the preset buttons.
Automatic preset storage can be cancelled
using EXIT.
Auto mode is cancelled by pressing for exam-
ple AUTO or FM.
Returning to Auto mode provides access to the
autostored presets:
1.
Press AUTO.
>
Auto appears on the display.
2. Press a preset button.
ScanThe function automatically searches the cur-
rent waveband for strong stations. When a sta-
tion is found, it is played for approx. eight sec-
onds before scanning is resumed. While the
station is playing it can be stored as a preset
as usual.
NOTE
Storing a station interrupts the SCAN func-
tion.
1.
Select a waveband using AM or FM.
2.
Press SCAN.
>
SCAN appears on the display. Close
using SCAN or EXIT.
Radio textSome stations transmit information on pro-
gram content, artists, etc. This information can
be shown on the display.
Activate/deactivate in FM mode under
Radio
text.
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140* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
MP3 playerMany MP3 players have a file indexing system
that is not supported by the vehicle's audio
system. In order to use an MP3 player, the sys-
tem must be set to USB Removable device/
Mass Storage Device.
iPod Ÿ Ÿ
An iPod Ÿ receives current and its battery is
charged through the connecting cord. How-
ever, if the iPod's battery is completely
drained, it should be recharged before the
iPod Ÿ is connected to the audio system.
NOTE
When an iPod Ÿ is used as a sound source,
the vehicle's audio system has a menu
structure similar to the one in the iPod
Ÿ. See
the iPod's manual for detailed information.
For further information, refer to the accessory
manual USB/iPod Ÿ Music Interface.
Rear control panel with headphones
socket*
Headphones with an impedance of
16 – 32 ohm and sensitivity of 102 dB or higher
are recommended for best sound reproduc-
tion.
Volume control (right/left sides)
Scroll/search forward and back
MODE – select AM, FM, HD Radio
E6, CD,
AUX, USB/iPod Ÿ* and ON/OFF.
Headphones sockets (3.5 mm)
Activating/deactivatingThe control panel is activated by pressing
MODE when the audio system is switched on.It is switched off automatically when the audio
system is switched off or by a long press on
MODE.
Scroll/search forward and backwardShort presses on (2) are used to scroll between
CD tracks or preset radio stations. Long
presses are used to fast-wind CD tracks or to
search for radio stations automatically.
LimitationsThe audio source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) being
played in the speakers cannot be controlled
from the rear control panel.
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3.
Press ENTER.
End the call by pressing EXIT.
Disconnecting the cell phoneThe cell phone is automatically disconnected
from the audio system if it is moved out of
range. For more information about connec-
tions, see page 150.
The cell phone can be manually disconnected
from the hands-free system by pressing
PHONE. The hands-free system is also deac-
tivated when the ignition is switched off (or if
the driver’s door is opened on vehicles equip-
ped with the optional keyless drive).
When the cell phone is disconnected from the
hands-free system, a call in progress can be
continued using the cell phone’s own speaker
and microphone.
NOTE
Certain cell phones may require confirma-
tion from the phone’s keypad when a call is
transferred from hands-free to the cell
phone.
Handling calls
Incoming calls
Press ENTER to answer a call, even if the
audio system is currently in e.g., CD or FM
mode.
Press EXIT to defer a call.
Automatic answerThis function means that incoming calls will be
answered automatically. Activate or deactivate
the function in the menu system under Phone
settings
Call optionsAutomatic
answer.
Call settingsWhile a call is in progress, press MENU or
ENTER on the center console to access the
following functions:
•Mute microphone–mute the audio sys-
tem’s microphone.
•Transfer call to mobile–transfer the call
from hands-free to the cell phone.
•Phone book–this feature enables you to
search for a stored telephone number.
NOTE
•On certain cell phones, the connection
is broken when the mute function is
used, which is normal. If this happens,
the hands-free system will prompt you
to reconnect.
•A new call cannot be initiated while
another call is in progress.
Sound settings
Call volumeCall volume can be adjusted when the hands-
free system is activated. Use the buttons in the
steering wheel keypad or the audio system’s
volume control.
Audio system volumeWhile a phone call is in progress, volume for
the audio system can be adjusted in the normal
way with the audio system's volume control. In
order to adjust volume during a phone call, the
audio system must be switched to one of the
other modes (FM, CD, etc).
Audio system sound can be automatically
muted when a phone call is received in Phone
settings
Sounds and volume
Mute radio and adjust the volume with the
/ keys on the center console.