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If you have set the station display to 
moving ⇒ page 44, fig. 49, the ticker 
text will be shown when you tune into a station broadcasting this type of 
information.
Alternative frequencies– Starting from any one of the radio menus, press the    ⇒page 9 button.
– Switch on the Alt. frequency  function (on) ⇒ page 41, fig. 44  to 
automatically change frequency within the same station.Because of the limited range of FM (VHF) signals, a radio station may broad-
cast from several transmitters on different frequencies. If the  Alt. frequency 
function is switched on (on), the radio-navigation system searches for the 
strongest frequency signal and tunes into it.
The radio switches from one frequency to another inaudibly. The programme 
name appearing on the display is not changed. The control wheel  ⇒page 39 
displays the corresponding frequency.
Note
To ensure optimum reception, the alternative frequency function will auto-
matically be set to  on when you switch on the navigation system or switch to 
another station.
Selecting programme type: PTY filter
Use the programme filter to sort the station list according to 
your preferences.Switching on the filter function
– Starting from any one of the radio menus, press the    ⇒page 9 button.
–In the PTY Filter  function, mark the option desired and confirm by 
pressing the control knob. A tick 
 will appear in the box for the 
desired filter option  ⇒fig. 50 .
Switching off the filter function
– Starting from any one of the radio menus, press the    ⇒page 9 button.
–In the  PTY Filter function, mark the option to be disabled and 
confirm by pressing the control knob. The tick 
 for the cancelled 
option will then disappear  ⇒fig. 50 .
SETUP
Fig. 50  Radio settings: 
Details of the PTY filter 
functions
SETUPSETUP
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– Press the control button with the  Source function.
–Select audio  CD.
– Press one of the control buttons  ⇒page 9 (  to    ⇒page 48, 
fig. 53 ) to move to the appropriate submenus.The CD Menu has the following options:
Selecting the MP3 function– Insert a memory card or MP3 CD into the appropriate drive 
⇒page 22.
– Press the   function button ⇒ page 9. A main audio menu 
⇒ fig. 54  or the previously active function menu appears on the 
display.
– Press the control button with the  Source function.
– Select the corresponding source.
– Press one of the control buttons  ⇒page 9 (  to   ⇒ fig. 54) 
to move to the appropriate submenus.
Co n tro l but to n
functions
⇒ page 48, fig. 53
CD submenus
Source
a)
a)When inserting a source, the display will show the name of the data media used (e.g., 
if the memory card has been named “SD Thomas”, the display will show this name).
Memory card 1
Memory card 2
Audio CD
iPod/USB
AUX*
Sound  ⇒ page 59
Balance
Fader
Treble
Bass
DSP
Volume settings
Co n tro l
Forward
Reverse
Next track
Previous
Random
Scan
Repeat options
A1
A3
A1A2A3
Fig. 54  Display: Main 
MP3 menu (example of a 
track list)
MEDIA
A1
A3
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50The MP3 menu has the following options: The following submenus are available in the MP3 Setup function:
Source control buttonSelecting an audio source– Press the   function button.
– Press the control button with the Source function.
– Select the corresponding source.Depending on vehicle equipment, the following options are available:
MP3 functions
⇒ page 49, fig. 54
MP3 setup submenus
Source
a)
a)When inserting a source, the display will show the name of the data media used (e.g., 
if the memory card has been named “SD Thomas”, the display will show this name).
Memory card 1
Memory card 2
MP3 CD 
iPod / USB*
AUX*
Sound  ⇒ page 59
Balance
Fader
Treble
Bass
DSP
Volume settings
Control
Forward
Reverse
Next track
Back
Random
Scan
Info (name)
Repeat options
A1A2A3
MP3 setup submenus
Press the 
 function button in the 
MP3 function
⇒page 57
track info
List info
SETUP
Fig. 55  MEDIA: List of 
available audio sources
Media
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•SD1 (memory card 1)•SD2 (memory card 2)•Audio CD / MP3 CD•iPod / USB*•AUX*
Various submenus are available, depending on the equipment selected.Note
•Sound settings can be adjusted individually for each piece of equipment 
⇒ page 59.•The audio source selected in shown in the title line of the display.Main audio CD / MP3 CD menuSelecting a CD track
The main CD menu title line indicates the CD currently being 
played.
–Press the Source  control button from the Media menu.
– Select Audio CD .
– In the main audio CD menu, select the desired track on the active  CD with the control knob ⇒ fig. 56.The playing time of the track is displayed after the track name.
An audio CD inserted into the navigation DVD drive  ⇒page 22, fig. 24  is 
shown as  CD 1 in the title line.Audio CD: Control menuFast forward/reverse within a track– Press the corresponding  CD Control button in the audio CD 
menu.
– Select >>  (“fast forward”)  ⇒fig. 57  or << (“fast reverse”) by 
rotating the control knob.
Fig. 56  CD: Track list 
(main menu)
Fig. 57  CD: Fast forward 
within a track
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– Hold down the control knob.The track advances or reverses for as long as you hold the control knob 
down.Next/previous CD track– Press the corresponding  CD Control button in the audio CD 
menu.
– Select >|  (“next track”) or  |< (“previous”) by rotating the control 
knob  ⇒fig. 58 .
– Press the control knob.The next or previous track will be played.
Random CD play (MIX)
CD tracks can also be played in random order.– Press the corresponding  CD Control button in the audio CD 
menu.
– By rotating the control knob, select  MIX (random)  ⇒fig. 59 .
– Press the control knob.The possibilities for random (MIX) play depend on the different settings avail-
able for  Repeat in the CD setup menu.
If you have switched the  Repeat function  off from the  Repeat Options  menu, 
the tracks of the selected source will be played in random order.
If you set  Repeat to the CD function, only the tracks in the current folder will 
be played in random order.
If you have set  Repeat for a single  Track, you cannot use random play. Simi-
larly, the SCAN function cannot be used  ⇒page 53.
Fig. 58  CD: Next track
Fig. 59  CD: Random
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Scan CD tracks– Press the corresponding  CD Control button in the audio CD 
menu.
– By rotating and pressing the control knob, select SCAN  ⇒ fig. 60 .Pressing the control knob activates automatic track scan. Each track on the 
CD will be played for a few seconds.
When the button is pressed again, scanning stops and the track currently 
being played will continue to play.
Note
If you have set Repeat , for a single Tra ck in the CD setup menu, you cannot 
use the SCAN function.
Repeat ("RPT")– Press the corresponding  CD Control button in the audio CD 
menu.
– Select RPT  by rotating the control knob ⇒ fig. 61.
– Select off , CD  or  Track .•Off function: The  Repeat function is switched off•CD function: The current CD tracks are repeated.
Fig. 60  CD: Scanning a 
track
Fig. 61  CD: RepeatFig. 62  Repeat
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Adjusting sound settings
60DSP ("Digital Signal Processing")GALA  are the German initials for the speed-dependent 
volume adjustment function.– Press the control button for the  Sound function from an audio or 
SETUP menu or
– Select DSP  ⇒ page 59, fig. 74 .
– Select GALA  ⇒ fig. 76.
– Select on of the five  levels ⇒ fig. 76  or
– Select off . The function will be switched off.The GALA  function boosts the volume level accordingly as the vehicle's speed 
increases to drown out background noise.
If you select  level 1, the volume will only be boosted slightly as speed 
increases. If you select  level 5, the volume will be boosted more strongly as 
speed increases.
Dynamic noise compensation*Dynamic noise compensation automatically adjusts the music volume so that 
the music is not drowned out by background noise. The volume will seem to 
maintain its normal decibel strength.
The dynamic noise compensation function responds to both continuous and 
transient background noise.
How does the dynamic noise compensation work?
A microphone in the interior registers the music volume and the volume of 
background noise. The background noise is then digitally analysed and proc-
essed by the system. At the same time, the sound system boosts the play-
back volume accordingly in the affected frequency range so that the music 
can still be heard clearly.
Note
Any malfunction of the AudioPilot system is indicated by a triple warning 
gong which sounds when the navigation system is switched on. If this should 
happen, please have the AudioPilot system checked by a qualified 
workshop.
Fig. 76  DSP: Speed-
dependant volume adjust-
ment
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Mobile phone system*
68Mobile phone system*IntroductionA mobile phone can be connected to the on-board phone 
system and operated via the navigation system, the multi-
function steering wheel*, the telephone speech control 
system* or the speech dialogue system*.The mobile phone adapter is located either on the centre console or in the 
centre armrest. A special mobile phone adapter  ⇒page 69 is needed in 
order to connect your mobile phone to this adapter. Mobile phone adapters 
are available from your Dealer or specialist retailers.
You can then operate your mobile phone using the navigation system, the 
multi-function steering wheel*  ⇒page 12 or the speech dialogue system* 
⇒ page 86. You can also use the talk button  * on the mobile phone 
adapter to answer and end a call.
When your mobile phone is in the mobile phone adapter, call signals are sent 
and received via the external car aerial. This ensures good transmission 
quality and keeps the mobile phone battery charged.
WARNING
•According to the health authorities, mobile phones may interfere with 
the function of pacemakers. A minimum distance of 20 cm should therefore 
be kept between the mobile phone aerial and the pacemaker.
−Do not carry a mobile phone in your breast pocket directly over the 
pacemaker when the phone is switched on.
− If you suspect interference, switch the mobile phone off immedi-
ately.
•Please direct your full attention to the road at all times! As the driver, 
you bear the responsibility for road safety. Therefore, you should only use 
the functions in a manner that allows you to maintain control of the vehicle 
in all situations.Caution
•Always obey the laws controlling the use of telephones in vehicles!•Always switch off your mobile phone in areas where using mobile phones 
is prohibited!•Switch off the telephone in all areas where there may be a risk of explo-
sion. Remember that these areas may not always be adequately marked. 
Such places are filling stations, fuel and chemical storage facilities or trans-
port vehicles and other places where fumes, chemicals (e.g. from leaking 
propane or fuel vapours in vehicles or buildings) or large quantities of dust 
particles (e.g. from flour or wood) could accumulate in the air. This warning 
also applies to all other places where you would normally switch off your 
engine.Note
•In order to use the mobile phone functions, your mobile phone must be 
compatible with the mobile phone adapter in the vehicle and the functions 
must be supported by your service provider.•The range of the handset may be affected in isolated areas (such as a 
tunnel or underground garage).•Some places have no range at all. You will not be able to use the tele-
phone in these places.
WARNING (continued)
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