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:
Take the basic safety notes into account ⇒ page 4.
Familiarise yourself with the unit overview ⇒ page 6.
Use suitable data media for media mode ⇒ page 19.
Safety notes
WARNINGAny distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury. Operatingthe radio system could distract you from the traffic.●
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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Setting the volume too high may cause damage to your hearing. Thisalso applies if the device is set to high volumes for a short period.
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.
WARNINGThe connection, introduction or removal of data media whilst driving maydistract you from the traffic, causing an accident.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 through the interior of the vehicle during a suddendriving or braking manoeuvre, or in the event of an accident and causedamage or injury.
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Never fit external units on the doors, windscreen, on or near the areamarked with the word “AIRBAG” on the steering wheel, the dash panel,seat backrests or between these areas and the vehicle occupants. In thecase of an accident, external units can cause serious injury, particularlywhen the airbags inflate.
WARNINGOpening the housing on a CD player can lead to injuries from invisible la-ser radiation.●
Only have CD players repaired by a Specialised workshop.
9IntroductionSwitch on or offeffectMeaningSwitch the unit on or offmanually.Press the rotary/push knob briefly.After the ignition key is removed the unitswitches off automatically after approx. 30 mi-nutes (switch-off delay).
Switch on the unit auto-matically.Insert the vehicle key into the ignition lock.The unit switches on automatically if it was onwhen the ignition key was removed.
Switch off the unit auto-matically.Remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock.
When the unit is switched on the system starts up. The last audio sourceused is played at the last selected volume setting, provided this does notexceed the preselected “switch-on volume” (VOL ⇒ page 30).
Energy management
Depending on the model, if, when the ignition is switched off and the unitswitched on, the battery voltage falls below the minimum onboard powersupply voltage, there is an audible warning and LOW BATTERY appears. Theunit should be switched off.
If the battery voltage level continues to fall, RADIO OFF is briefly displayedand the radio will switch itself off automatically.
Anti-theft code
If the battery has been disconnected from the vehicle, the vehicle must bestarted before turning the unit back on.
Adjusting the base volumeeffectuseIncrease the vol-ume.On the radio: Turn the volume control ⇒ Fig. 1 1
clockwise.On the multifunction steering wheel: Turn the volumecontrol up or press the corresponding button (depend-ing on equipment fitted) ⇒ Booklet Instruction Manual,chapter Overview of vehicle
Lower the vol-ume.On the radio: Turn the volume control ⇒ Fig. 1 1 anti-clockwise.On the multifunction steering wheel: Turn the volumecontrol down or press the corresponding button (de-pending on equipment fitted) ⇒ Booklet InstructionManual, chapter Overview of vehicle
Changes to the volume are indicated by a bar on the screen.
At “0” the unit is muted (display: ) and any media source currently beingplayed will be stopped.
It is possible to preset certain volume settings and adjustments⇒ page 30.
Note
If the basic playback volume of an audio source has been increased sub-stantially, lower the volume before changing to another audio source.
