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Note
If you are outside the transmission range for the stations saved in the list, you 
will not be able to select them (the station names will be greyed out). You can 
try to tune into stations with a weak reception signal using the tuning func-
tion ⇒page 39.Tuning MenuManual tuning
With the manual tuning option, even weak stations can be set 
and saved.– Press the  Tuning control button in the radio menu.
–Select  >> (“Tune up”) or  << (“Tune down”) on the display by 
rotating the control knob  ⇒fig. 39 .
– Press the control knob to set the desired station frequency.
Briefly pressing the control knob will change the frequency in small steps. If 
you hold down the control knob, the frequency changes more rapidly. When 
you release the control knob, the frequency adjustment stops.
If you have selected a radio station manually, you are shown the station even 
after switching to the main radio menu.
If you have selected a weak station in the FM band, it does not continue to 
appear on the station list as a selection after changing radio stations.
The control wheel functions always refer to the frequency band that is current 
set.Automatic seek mode–Press the Tuning  control button in the radio menu.
– Select >|  (“next track”) or  |< (“previous”) by rotating the control 
knob  ⇒fig. 40.
– Press the control knob to begin automatic tuning.
Fig. 39  Radio: Manual 
tuning (forward)
Fig. 40  Radio: Automatic 
seek mode forwards
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40By briefly pressing the control knob you start automatic seek, which stops at 
the next receivable frequency. Since a station often broadcasts on different 
frequency, the tuning stops at each of the receivable frequencies. This means 
that a station can be found several times.Storing stations– Press the  Tuning control button in the radio menu. – Using “Manual station search” 
⇒page 39 or “automatic tuning” 
⇒ page 39, select the station or frequency to be stored.
– By rotating and pressing the control knob, select  STORE (“store 
station”)  ⇒fig. 41 .
– Select your desired memory location by rotating the control knob  ⇒fig. 42 .
– Press the control knob. The station will be stored to the list  ⇒page 38.
Using the control wheel, you can also save manually-set radio stations 
⇒page 39.
A new station will be stored automatically at a vacant position in the memory 
list. Alternatively, you may choose a specific position in the list to store the 
station.
Note
For more information about storing radio stations, please refer to  ⇒page 38. 
You can delete radio stations stored in the memory list  ⇒page 47.
Fig. 41  Radio: Store 
stationFig. 42  Radio: Storing a 
station in the memory list
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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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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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Requirements for using the telephone
•The vehicle must be fitted with a mobile phone adapter ⇒
page 68.•A mobile phone has been connected to the mobile phone adapter 
⇒ page 70 or•A Bluetooth connection exists between the Bluetooth mobile phone and 
the on-board phone system, and the ignition is switched on  ⇒page 71.
The telephone functions described in this chapter depend on the following:•The telephone used must be compatible with the mobile phone adapter 
and it must support the telephone functions described.•The mobile network service provider must support the telephone func-
tions described.
After switching off the ignition, the telephone system will remain in standby 
mode for about 30 minutes (shutdown delay
5)) if the phone is left in the 
adapter.
Note
•For technical reasons, mobile phones may be temporarily affected by 
interference. Please refer to the instru ctions for your mobile phone for more 
information.•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.•The activated audio source is muted during a phone conversation.•The basic functions of the telephone can be operated using the multi-
function steering wheel* only if the telephone equipment was installed  at the 
factory .•For more information about the functions of the multi-function steering 
wheel*, please refer to  ⇒page 12.
PIN Code (Personal Identification Number)– Press the   function button.
– Enter the PIN code using the alphanumeric keyboard and confirm 
with  OK.The  PIN message displayed in the status line indicates that you must enter 
your PIN code. You receive the PIN code from your mobile network service 
provider together with the SIM card.
You can also enter the PIN code using the speech control system and the 
command  Enter PIN or Enter PIN code  ⇒ page 73 or using the keypad of your 
mobile phone.
The alphanumeric keyboard will be displayed automatically when the PIN 
code is to be entered in the telephone menu. This will be the case, for 
example, when you switch on the mobile phone.
The SIM card will automatically be blocked if you enter the PIN code incor-
rectly 3 times
6). The SIM card can be unblocked with the PUK (personal 
unblocking key).
Note
•When you enter the PIN code the digits appear as * in the display.•The  PIN symbol may not always be shown in the display (depends on type 
of mobile phone).•Depending on your type of mobile phone, you may need to enter the PIN 
code at the phone. In this case, no message will appear in the display indi-
cating that you need to enter the PIN code.
5)You can have the shutdown delay changed by a Dealer or Qualified workshop.
6)The total number of times you can enter the PIN code may vary depending on your type
of SIM card
TEL
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Mobile phone system*
82Telephone on the instrument panel display
Selecting a phone number
– Press the   button    ⇒fig. 101 as many times as 
required until a phone book entry appears on the instrument 
panel display  ⇒fig. 102 .
Making a call
– Use the left thumbwheel    ⇒fig. 101 to scroll up and down 
through the phone book.
– Press the left thumbwheel. The number is dialled and the audio  system is muted automatically.
Answering or ending calls
–Press the left thumbwheel.
Rejecting a call
– Keep the left thumbwheel held down.
Replacing a call
– If a second call is received (call waiting), briefly press the left  thumbwheel. The current call will be ended and you will be 
connected with the second caller.The following telephone status messages can appear in the instrument panel 
display:
Fig. 101  Multifunction 
steering wheel: Controls 
on the leftFig. 102  Display on the 
instrument panel: Phone 
book entry with category
Please wait...
The phone book entries on your SIM card and in the 
mobile phone directory are loaded into the on-
board phone memory.
SIM CARD
There is no SIM card in the mobile phone.
PIN CODE
The PIN code has not yet been entered.
MODE
A2A1
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Phone numbers can be stored in different categories in the mobile phone 
directory. These categories are displayed as follows:
P Private phone number
W Work phone number
M Mobile phone number
Scroll the left thumbwheel downwards to scroll down the list of stored names 
from 
A to Z . Scroll the left thumbwheel upwards to scroll up the list of stored 
names from  Z to A. If you "flick" the left thumbwheel you can jump to the next 
letter of the alphabet.
Note
The information shown on the instrument panel display depends on the type 
of mobile phone used.
Phone settingsOpening and closing the phone setup menu– While in any telephone menu, press the   function button  to access the main Telephone setup menu.
– Press the   button again to close the main setup menu.The following submenus are available in the telephone setup menu:•Telephone settings  ⇒page 84•Call options  ⇒page 84•Voice mailbox number ⇒ page 85
The sound and tuning settings and the brightness of the display can be 
altered using the control buttons  ⇒page 153.Note
We recommend that you enter these settings when the vehicle is stationary. 
Please note ⇒ page 6, “Notes on road safety”.
NO SERVICE
No network connection
CALL
A call is being made. If the caller's telephone 
number is available, the display will alternately 
give the caller's number and the message  CALL.
LINE ENGAGED
Number dialled is engaged.
TELEPHONE OFF
The telephone is switched off.
CALLING
The connection is being established.
NO ENTRIES
The on-board phone memory has no SIM card 
entries or mobile phone directory entries.
Fig. 103  Telephone 
setup: Main menuSETUP
SETUP
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86Telephone speech control systemIntroduction
You can use speech commands to operate various functions 
of the telephone.Functions
When used in combination with the hands-free system, you can make calls 
without touching your mobile phone. The speech control system recognises 
commands and digits spoken by different people.
The speech control system allows you to do the following:•Create an acoustic phone book for the speech control system  ⇒page 86•Enter and dial a telephone number  ⇒page 91
Traffic reports are not announced during a running dialogue. The dialogue 
will be ended immediately when an incoming phone call is received. To 
answer the call, press the left thumbwheel on the multi-function steering 
wheel* or the talk button   on the mobile phone adapter.
Unclear speech commands
The system acknowledges your commands with an acoustic signal. If the 
system does not recognise a speech command, it will answer with  Pardon? 
and request you to repeat the command. After a third failed attempt the 
system will answer with  Cancel and the dialogue will be ended.
How to help the system understand you•Speak clearly in a normal volume. Speak louder if you are driving fast.•Speak in a normal tone without long pauses.•Avoid speaking when the system is saying a cue.•Close doors, windows and sun roof* to reduce background noise. Make 
sure that passengers are not talking when you say a command.
•Keep the air outlets of the air distribution system pointed away from the 
microphone, which is fitted in the vicinity of the front interior lights.•The system should only be operated by the driver, since the hands-free 
microphone is directed towards the driver.WARNING
•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.•The speech control system must not be used in cases of emergency, 
since the voice changes in stressful situations. This could result in a failed 
or delayed telephone connection. Always dial emergency numbers 
manually.
Speech control system phone book
Name tags are stored in the phone book for the speech 
control system.General notes
The phone book for the speech control system has 50 memory positions. You 
can use it independently of the mobile phone. The name tags are stored in 
the phone book for the speech control system.
Functions
The phone book for the speech control system gives you various options:•Dialling phone numbers stored previously  ⇒page 93•Recording a name in the speech control phone book for a phone book 
entry in the on-board phone system ⇒ page 92
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