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Table of Contents
Abbreviations
Familiarization with the unit
Introductory information
4
Important notes
4
Equipment overview
5
Unit operation
8
In the unit screen
8
In MAXI DOT Display
10
Voice control
14
Device settings
18
Setup menu
18
Audio
Radio
23
Operation
23
Radio settings
26
Media
28
Operation
28
Signal sources
30
Phone
Communication
35
Telephones and two-way radio systems
35
Connect to the mobile phone
38
Telephone functions
41Navigation
Description of the navigation system45
Preface to navigation
45
Navigation settings
46
Map operation
48
Extra window
50
Navigation
54
New destination entry
54
Entry of saved destinations
56
POI
57
POI categories
60
Route guidance
61
Traffic reports
63
Destination management
65
Vehicle
Vehicle systems
67
Vehicle settings
67
Index
2Table of Contents

AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionA2DPAdvanced Audio Distribution Profile - a software profile for da-ta transfer via Bluetooth ®
, designed for one-way transfer of
audio dataACCAdaptive cruise controlAFThe AF function ensures that the best receivable frequency of
the selected station is automatically and precisely set.AMAmplitude modulation - Identification of the radio frequency
rangeTCSTraction control for the drive wheelsAVRCPA software profile for data transfer via Bluetooth ®
, which sup-
ports multimedia functionsAVAudio / visual source signal - typical for DVD player or TV tunerBTBluetooth ®
- wireless communication for reception and trans-
mission of voice and data informationDABDigital Audio Broadcasting - digital radio receptionDRMDigital Rights Management - technical methods to monitor or restrict the use of digital media contentESCElectronic Stability ControlFMFrequency modulation - Identification of the radio frequency
rangeHFPHands-free profile - a software profile for data transfer via
Bluetooth ®
, which enables communication between a mobile
phone and the hands-free equipment in the vehicleGPSGlobal Positioning System - Satellite system for position de-
tectionGSMGroupe Spécial Mobile - Global system for mobile communica-
tion. The most popular standard for mobile phonesID3 tagAn additional feature of a music file that allows for the display
of artist, title, album name etc.KESSYKey-less unlocking, starting and lockingAbbreviationDefinitionNTSCNational Television System Committee - Audiovisual encoding
standard in North and Central America and in some countries in Southeast AsiaPALPhase Alternating Line - Audiovisual encoding standard in
most European countriesPIProgram identification - Station identification by means of
unique RDS codeRDSRadio Data System - system for the transfer of additional in- formation for FM radio receptionTMCTraffic Message Channel - Way of transferring traffic informa- tion to the driverTPTraffic Program identification - Program identifier for the
transmission of traffic informationvCard. File format - vcf for contact data exchange, especially elec-
tronic business cards, can include first and last names, ad-
dresses, phone numbers, URLs, logos, photos and audio clipsVINVehicle identification numberWMAWindows Media Audio - compressed audio format
3Abbreviations

Unit operation
In the unit screen
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
8
Input screen with keyboard
9
Input screen with numeric keyboard
9
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
This chapter covers the operation of the unit and working with the touchscreen
and with various types of input keyboard.

Operation
Fig. 3
Screen display
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 8.
Explanation of graphic
Currently selected menu
- Return to the higher-level menu
Function with “checkbox” 
ABCScroll bar - Shows the position in the menu; touch the scroll bar to navigate
the menu
Menu item with “pop-up window” 
Screen areas which confirm a function or a menu are called “ function keys”.
White or green function keys are active.
Greyed out function keys are not active.
Proximity sensors
At the bottom of the device there are proximity sensors. When your hand ap- proaches the screen, the device changes from display mode to operating mode
and the available function keys are highlighted.
Status line
In the main menu of some operating modes, the upper screen area contains a sta-
tus line displaying time details and the external temperature, as well as informa- tion on the operating mode currently selected.
Function keys in the main menu
In the main menu of some operating modes, the lower screen area contains func-
tion keys with symbols for functions or menus.
Selecting menu/menu item
› Drag your finger over the screen in the required direction
› Turn the menu knob 2

» Fig. 1 on page 5
If you make the selection by turning the menu knob
2
, the currently selected
menu is highlighted in green.
Confirming menu/menu item
› Touch the function key with your finger
› Press the menu knob
2
Returning to higher-level menu
Context-dependent
› By pressing

› By pressing the relevant button next to the screen
› By touching the screen outside the pop-up window with your finger
Switching function on/off with “checkbox” Press the relevant function key
› 
or 
- Function is switched on
› 
or 
- Function is switched off 
DE8Familiarization with the unit

›Close doors, windows and the sliding roof, to prevent external disturbance af-
fecting recognition of the voice commands.
› You are recommended to speak louder at higher speeds, so that the sound of
your voice is not drowned out by the increased ambient noise.
› Limit additional noise in the vehicle, e.g. passengers talking at the same time,
when you are using voice control.
CAUTION
For some languages voice control is not available. The device will notify the user
of this via a text message which is displayed after setting the device language
screen » page 18 .
Note
■
No navigation announcements or traffic announcements are played while you
are using voice control.■
Some voice commands must be spelled out, depending on the language of com-
munication selected, such as Card “S D ” One source selection.

Switching on/off
Fig. 10
Multifunction steering wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 14.
Switching on voice control
› Briefly press the button
VOICE on the unit.
› Briefly press the symbol button


1
on the multifunction steering wheel.
Activation of voice control is indicated by an acoustic signal and the unit screen
will display a collection of basic voice commands for the current menu.
The menu display and the acoustic signal can be enabled or disabled » page 21 .
Switching off voice control › Press the button
VOICE
on the unit for a long time, or press it twice.
› Press the symbol button twice or press and hold
 on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel.
› Touch the screen with your finger (any part of the screen with the exception of
the function key with the symbol ).
› Press a button on the unit (with the exception of brief pressing of the button
VOICE
).
› Say the
Cancel voice dialogue voice command.

Help for voice control
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 14.
Start introduction
When you give the voice command Start tutorial, the unit plays one of the seven
parts of the voice control tutorial.
Individual parts of the introduction can be requested separately by the voice com- mand Introduction part ... and numbers 1 through 7.
Help
When you give the voice command Help, the device displays a menu containing
possible voice commands. In some cases repeating the Helpvoice command will
bring up another part of the help section with a menu of additional voice com-
mands.
The help section does not contain all possible commands.

Operation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 14.
The voice control system can usually be operated applying the “ say what you
see ” method. 
15Unit operation

Codec type
(File formats)MPEG-1/2 (Layer-3)Windows
Media Audio
7, 8, 9 and 10MPEG-2/4FLAC, WAW, OGGFile suffixmp3wmaasfm4a
m4b aacflac
wav oggPlaylistsm3u, pls, wpl, m3u8; asxFile
propertiesBitratemax. 320 kb/sSampling ratemax. 48 kHzAlbum covers
(Pictures on the album covers)Image resolution up to 500x500 pixels (200 kb) (jpg, jpeg,png, bmp, gif), depending on the availability of album coversare displayed on the respective media
Note
At the time of publication, the device has been tested with most products and
media available in the various markets. However, it is possible that some devices, media or files will be unreadable or unplayable.
Requirements and restrictions
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 30.
› The name of the artist, the album and the title of the file being played can be
displayed if the information is available as an ID3 tag. If no ID3 tag is available,
only the folder name is displayed.
› To ensure good playback, we recommend you use compressed MP3 files with a
bit rate of at least 160 kb / s.
› For audio files with variable bitrates, the indicated remaining playback time
does not correspond to the actual remaining playback time.
› Files that are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology cannot
be played back by the device.

Bluetooth ®
player
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 30.
The device makes a wireless connection (coupling) to the Bluetooth ®
player pos-
sible.
› Follow the same instructions as for the coupling of the device with a
phone » page 38 .
Note
■
We recommend adjusting the volume on the portable player to the maximum
level.■
The volume can also be adjusted by setting the input sensitivity of the device
for the Bluetooth ®
player » page 19 , Sound settings .
■
The media functions supported depend on the Bluetooth ®
player concerned.

CD
Fig. 18
CD slot
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 30.
The CD slot is located in the glove box on the front passenger side.
Inserting/ejecting a CD
›
Insert a CD into the CD slot with the label facing up until it is automatically
drawn in. Playback starts automatically.
›
Press the symbol button 
– the CD is ejected. 
31Media

■Import destinations - Import previously prepared custom destina-
tions » page 57
■ Version information - View the current version of the navigation data
Route options
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 46.
›
In the Navigation main menu, press  → Route options .
■ Suggest 3 alternative routes - Switch on/off manual selection of the route type
(economical, fast, short) » page 62
■ Route: - Automatic selection of the preferred route type (manual route selec-
tion is switched off)
■ Economical - Calculate the most economical route with shortest travelling
time and distance travelled – displayed in green
■ Fast - Calculate the fastest route to the destination, even if a detour is neces-
sary - displayed in red
■ Short - Calculate the shortest route to the destination, even if a longer travel-
ling time is required - displayed in orange
■ Dynamic route - Switch on/off dynamic route calculation using TMC traffic re-
ports » page 64
■  Avoid motorways - Switch on/off the use of motorways in the route calcula-
tion
■  Avoid ferries and motorail trains - Switch on/off avoidance of ferries and
motorail trains
■  Avoid toll roads - Switch on/off the use of toll roads in the route calculation
■  Avoid tunnels - Switch on/off the use of tunnels for which tolls have to paid
in the route calculation
■  Avoid routes requiring toll stickers - Switch on/off the use of roads requiring
road tax disk display (with a valid road tax disk) in the route calculation
■ Available toll stickers - Displays the list of roads requiring road tax disk display

Map
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 46.
›
In the Navigation main menu, press 
→ Map .

■
Day/night: -Selection of map display colour
■ Day - coloured
■ Night - in shades of grey
■ Automatic - Map with light or dark coloured background; the background
changes once you turn on the lights (does not apply to daytime running lights)
■ Autozoom - Switch on/off the automatic zoom in/out of the map display while
driving » page 49
■ Show traffic signs - Switch on/off the display of traffic signs
■ Select categories for POIs - Select POIs to be displayed in the map from a list of
available POIs (max. 10 POIs) » page 60
■ Show brands for POIs - Switch on/off the display company logos at the POIs
■ Show favourites - Switch on/off the display of favourites
■ Lane guidance - Switch on/off the display of a window with the recommended
lane for complicated intersections » page 63
Fuelling options
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 46.
›
In the Navigation main menu, press 
Fuel options .
■ Select preferred fuel station - Selects your preferred fuel station brand (the se-
lected station brand will be displayed on the first positions of the list of nearest
fuel stations found)
■ Fuel warning - Switch on/off the display of the warning message for low on fuel
Warning: fuel tank almost empty. Would you like to find a fuel station nearby?
If the message appears in the unit screen, the system offers the following fea-
tures:
■ Cancel - Close the window with the warning
■ Find - Search for the nearest fuel station

Navigation announcements
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 46.
›
In the Navigation main menu, press 
→ Nav. announcement .
■ Volume - Set the volume of the navigation announcements
■ No voice guidance during call - Switch on/off navigation announcements during
a telephone call (using a phone connected to the hands-free system » page 35)

47Description of the navigation system

Advanced settingsFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 46.›
In the Navigation main menu, press  → Advanced setup .
■ Time display: - Select the time to be displayed in the status line
■ Time of arrival - displays the expected time to destination
■ Travelling time - Display the expected travelling time to the destination
■ Status line: Status line - Display information about your selected destination in
the status line
■ Destination - Display information about the length and duration of the guid-
ance to the destination
■ Stopover - Displays information about the length and duration of the guid-
ance to the stopover
■ Note: national border crossed - Switch on/off the display of the information
window with speed limits when crossing the national border
■ Demo mode - Switch on/off guidance in demo mode
■ Define demo mode starting point - Enter the starting point for preliminary
route calculation in demo mode
■ Cancel - Cancel the entry
■ Position - Select the current vehicle position as the starting point
■ Address - Select an address as the starting point

Sort contacts, enter home address and delete destinations
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 46.
›
In the Navigation main menu, press 
→ Manage memory .
■ Sort by: - Sort contacts downloaded from a connected phone
■ Surname - Sort by contact name
■ Name - Sort by contact first name

■
Define home address - Display/enter/edit the home address
■ Current position. Current position - Set the home address to the current posi-
tion
■ Address - Enter a new address » page 57. If the home address has already
been entered, the following is displayed: ■  - Reduce map display
■  - Enlarge map display
■ Edit - Edit the home address
■ Delete user data - Select the data to be deleted (the selected data is deleted by
pressing Delete)
■ Last destinations - Delete the list of last destinations
■ Destination memory - Delete the list of stored destinations
■ Entered towns - Delete the list of entered towns
■ Home address - Delete the set home address
■ Flag destinations - Delete the flag destination
Map operation

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Introductory information
49
Map display settings
49
Operation
49
Traffic signs
50
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .

48Navigation

ButtonMeaningDisplay the automatic map scale

Switch auto-zoom on/off during route guidance. Active auto-
zoom is indicated by a green symbol. If Autozoom is active, the
map scale will change automatically, depending on the driven route (motorway trip: large map scale - city: small map scale)a)
To display the elevation, the signal of at least five satellites must be received. Also, the route guid-
ance must not be running in demo mode.
Switch off auto-zoom by touching  →  or by changing the map scale. Touch
 again (function key highlighted in green) to switch on auto-zoom. Autozoom
can also be switched on/off in the navigation settings » page 47
Auto-zoom is only functional when the map is aligned with the vehicle position
(the function key with symbol 
is not displayed).

Traffic signs
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 48.
The traffic sign display can be switched on in the unit screen » page 47.
The system provides the option of displaying the traffic signs
B
» Fig. 28 on
page 49on the screen which are stored in the navigation data of the maps.
If the Traffic signs split screen is not switched on, only one traffic sign is dis-
played on the unit screen.
Switching on the traffic sign display function » page 47.
Only one traffic sign is displayed without the additional signs in the screen out-
side the split screen » page 52.

Extra window

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Menus in extra window
50
Audio
51Compass51Manoeuvre52
Traffic signs
52
GPS
53
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .

Menus in extra window
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 50.
Depending on the context of the selected menus, additional information is dis-
played in the split screen.
Switching on
›
In the navigation main menu, press NAV
or
›
In the Navigation main menu, press .

→ Split screen .
The last opened split screen is displayed.
Switching off
›
In the navigation main menu, press NAV
or
›
in the split screen on

or
›
In the Navigation main menu, press . 
→ Split screen .
Menus in the split screen
■ Audio - Playback operation of the currently selected audio source » page 51
■ Compass - Display the current vehicle location in relation to the compass direc-
tions » page 51
■ Manoeuv. - Display of the next or following navigation announcement (manoeu-
vre) » page 52
■ Traffic - Display of traffic signs which are stored in the navigation data of the
maps » page 52
■ GPS - Display of the geographical coordinates of the current vehicle loca-
tion » page 53

50Navigation