4IntroductionIntroductionBefore using the unit for the first timeBefore using the unit for the first time, carry out the following steps. Thiswill enable you to use the unit safely and make full use of the functions itprovides:Please refer to the basic safety instructions.⇒ page 4.Familiarise yourself with the unit overview.⇒ page 6.In System setup, restart the unit to factory set-tings.⇒ page 62Use suitable data media for multimedia playback(Media mode).⇒ page 23
Safety notes
WARNINGAccidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted. Operating theinfotainment system while driving can distract your attention from thetraffic.
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Always drive carefully and responsibly.
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Select volume settings that allow you to easily hear signals from out-side the vehicle at all times (e.g. emergency service sirens).
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Setting the volume too high may damage your hearing. This also ap-plies if you are exposed to high volumes for short periods only.
WARNINGThe volume level may suddenly change when you switch audio source orconnect a new audio source.●
Reduce the base volume before switching audio source or connectinga new audio source ⇒ page 9.
WARNINGConnecting, inserting or removing a data medium while the vehicle is inmotion can distract you from the road and lead to accidents.WARNINGConnecting leads for external devices may obstruct the driver.●
Arrange the connecting leads so that they do not obstruct the driver.WARNINGExternal devices that are placed loose in the vehicle or not properly se-cured could be flung though the interior and cause injuries during a sud-den driving or braking manoeuvre, or in the event of an accident.
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You should never position or attach an external device on a door, onthe windscreen or above or near to the areas marked “AIRBAG” on thesteering wheel, the dash panel and the seat backrests, or between theseareas and the vehicle occupants. External devices can cause serious in-jury in an accident, especially when the airbags inflate.
49Telephone management (PHONE)Telephone management (PHONE)Introduction to telephone management
Introduction
The telephone functions described below can be managed through the info-tainment system provided a mobile phone is linked and connected to theinfotainment system.
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Linking and connecting a mobile phone to the infotainment system.
The requirement for establishing a connection between a mobile phone andthe infotainment system is that the mobile phone has Bluetooth®.
When there is no mobile phone linked to the infotainment system, tele-phone management is not available.
Please refer to the notes on how to use mobile telephones in vehicles with-out connection to the exterior antenna ⇒ Booklet Instruction Manual, chap-ter Accessories and technical modifications.
WARNINGMaking calls and managing the preinstallation for mobile phones whiledriving can distract you from the traffic and cause an accident.●
Always stay alert and drive responsibly.
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Select volume settings that allow you to easily hear signals from out-side the vehicle at all times (e.g. emergency service sirens).
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In areas with no or poor network coverage, under certain circumstan-ces in tunnels, garages and underpasses, telephone conversations maycut out or it may be impossible to make calls, even in an emergency.
WARNINGA loose or incorrectly secured mobile phone could be thrown inside thevehicle and cause injury in the event of sudden manoeuvres, braking oraccidents.
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While driving, the mobile phone must always be correctly secured,outside of the working radius of the airbag.
WARNINGIf you carry a mobile phone that is switched on directly over a pacemaker,this may cause interference in its functioning.●
Between the antenna of the mobile phone and the pacemaker theremust be a minimum distance of 20 centimetres for the mobile phone notto affect the functioning of the pacemaker.
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Do not carry your mobile phone in your breast pocket, directly overthe pacemaker, when it is switched on.
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If you suspect your mobile phone is causing interference, switch it offimmediately.
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●Telephone conversations inside the vehicle can be affected by highspeed, poor atmospheric conditions and the road surface, as well as by thequality of the network.
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The instructions that appear on the screen related to the telephonemenu depend on the mobile device used. There may be differences.
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Take into account the instruction manuals of the mobile phone and thesupplier of the accessories, and any instructions for using the headset.
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In areas with poor coverage there may be anomalies in the receptionand calls may be interrupted.
