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the screen. The voice control system
understands complete addresses when
entered as navigation destinations, as
well as phonebook entries and the names
of radio stations. Even lists can be
browsed by voice command. For added
convenience, there is no need to ‘train’
the system.
Electronic logbook.
An electronic logbook is available for
PCM as an option. It enables automatic
logging on every journey of mileage,
route distance, date, time, starting
location and destination. Data can be
downloaded to a USB stick and evaluated
on your home PC using the soft ware
supplied. The soft ware fulfils all statutory
requirements for automatic logbooks
as specified by the German revenue
authorities.
Mobile phone preparation.
To enable a Bluetooth® connection for
those mobile phones that only support
the Handsfree Profile (HFP),
2) an optional
mobile phone preparation is available. It
enables you to leave your mobile phone
tucked away. The PCM is able to control
only the basic functions of the mobile
phone. The GSM connection is estab
lished through the aerial of the mobile
phone.
2)
Voice control system.
If you require route guidance, need to
make a phone call or want to listen to the
radio, then why not just say so? Almost
all of the functions of PCM can be con
trolled using the optional voice control
system with word by word input. In the
majorit y of cases, you can simply say
the name of the menu item as seen on
Speed limit indicator.
The speed limit indicator informs the
driver about speed restrictions and the
start and end of no overtaking zones.
The information is recorded using a cam
era and is shown on the colour TFT dis
play in the instrument cluster or via the
PCM screen. If a traffic sign is missed –
for example due to heav y rain or dark
ness – the speed limit stored in the navi
gation module is automatically displayed.
1) TMC Pro is currently available in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.2) See notes on page 134.3) In MPEG 2 format.
The DVD audio drive plays CDs and audio
DVDs and is MP3 compatible. Audio play
back of video DVDs is also supported.
A six disc CD/ DVD autochanger integrat
ed into PCM is available as an option.
The universal audio interface (USB) in
the glove compartment enables you to
connect your iPod
® or any audio source.
Recharging is also supported. Once
connected, your iPod
® or USB stick is
then conveniently and safely operated
via the PCM, the optional multifunction
steering wheel or the optional voice
control system.
You can download the performance
display data from the Sport Chrono
Package and data from the electronic
logbook via the USB port. You can also
transfer up to 10,000 tracks in MP3 format to the internal hard drive (or
Jukebox) of the PCM and play them
from there. Podcasts and audiobooks
are recognised and played and cover
art is displayed.
The navigation module in PCM features
a high speed hard drive and allows you
to choose bet ween a 2D display and
a 3D perspective. In some regions, it is
possible to display the terrain (with an
overlaid satellite map) and buildings in
3D. Split screen mode enables you to
view t wo functions at once, such as the
current navigation map and a list of
symbols that represent the next driving
manoeuvre.
The navigation module also has a
dynamic route guidance function which
takes into account official traffic
messages (TMC) and additional traffic
flow sensors (TMC Pro).
1)
Digital radio.
The standard digital radio enables you to
receive digitally broadcast radio stations
and features a DAB t win tuner. It auto
matically switches bet ween digital and
analogue to ensure optimum reception
of the selected station.
Telephone module.
The optional quadband GSM telephone
module offers convenience and excellent
reception. By inserting a SIM card direct
ly into the integral SIM card reader of
the PCM, calls can be made using the
hands free facilit y. For even more con
venience, the Bluetooth
® capability of
a mobile phone can be used to make
calls via the SIM Access Profile (SAP).
2)
Once automatic pairing is complete, the
mobile phone’s aerial is switched off to
conserve battery charge and the phone
operates via the car aerial. Depending on
the mobile phone model, this gives access not only to the numbers on the
SIM card, but also to the phone’s internal
memory. Depending on the phone, it can
also be controlled using the PCM, the
optional multifunction steering wheel or
the optional voice control system, with
out it ever leaving your pocket.
The telephone module also enables you
to establish a Bluetooth
® link with those
mobile phones that only support the
Handsfree Profile (HFP). In this case, the
GSM connection is always established
through the aerial of the mobile phone.
2)
The PCM acts as a hands
free system
and you can leave the mobile
phone
t u cke d a w ay.
On request, a cordless handset for the
telephone module is also available. Stored
in the centre console storage compartment,
it features a display and keypad. However,
the handset cannot be used for Bluetooth®
links established using the Handsfree
Profile (HFP). The function allows the driver to concen
trate more fully on the road ahead.
TV tuner.
The optional T V tuner is capable of
receiving unencrypted analogue and
digital television broadcasts (DVB T)
3)
to provide entertainment bet ween jour
neys. For your safet y, the T V picture is
switched off while the car is in motion.
Speed limit indicator screen
