Introduction
Introduction Before using the unit for the first timeBefore using the unit for the first time, carry out
the following steps. This will enable you to use
the unit safely and make full use of the func-
tions it provides:
Please refer to the basic safety instructions
››› page 3.
Familiarise yourself with the unit overview
››› page 5.
In System setup, restart the unit to factory settings
››› page 53.
Use suitable data media for multimedia playback
(Media mode)
››› page 18. Safety notes
WARNING
Distracting the driver in any way can lead to
an accident and cause injuries. Operating the
infotainment system while driving can dis-
tract your attention from the traffic.
● Always drive carefully and responsibly.
● Select volume settings that allow you to
easily hear signals from outside the vehicle
at all times (e.g. emergency service sirens). ●
If you set the volume excessively high you
may suffer damage to your ears. This can also
happen if you are exposed to an excessively
high volume even for a short time. WARNING
The volume level may suddenly change when
you switch audio source or connect a new au-
dio source.
● Reduce the base volume before switching
audio source or connecting a new audio
source ››› page 7
. WARNING
Connecting, inserting or removing a data me-
dium while driving can distract your attention
from the traffic and cause an accident. WARNING
Connecting leads for external devices may
obstruct the driver.
● Arrange the connecting leads so that they
do not obstruct the driver. WARNING
External devices that are placed loose in the
vehicle or not properly secured could be flung
though the interior during a sudden driving
or braking manoeuvre, or in the event of an
accident. ●
Never, for any reason, fit the external units
on the doors, on the windscreen, on or near
the area marked “AIRBAG” on the steering
wheel, on the dash panel, on the seat backr-
ests or between these areas and the passen-
gers. These units may cause serious injury in
the event of an accident, especially if the air-
bag is activated. WARNING
The centre armrest may obstruct the driver's
arm movements, which could cause an acci-
dent and severe injuries.
● Always keep the armrest closed while the
vehicle is in motion. WARNING
Opening the housing of a CD player can cause
injury due to invisible laser radiation.
● Only have CD players repaired by a special-
ised workshop. WARNING
The recommendations and traffic signs
shown by the navigation system may differ
from the true traffic conditions.
● Traffic signs and traffic regulations have
priority over the recommendations and in-
structions given by the navigation system.
● Adjust your speed and driving style to visi-
bility, road, traffic and weather conditions. » 3
Introduction
The infotainment buttons are operated by
pressing them or holding them down
.
Sw it
ching on and off To switch the unit on or off manually, briefly
press the rotary knob
››› Fig. 1 1 .
When you connect the system it will play at
the volume at which it was last set, provided
it does not exceed the maximum permitted
volume ››› page 54.
The u nit
will switch off automatically when
the vehicle key is removed. If you turn the
unit back on after the engine has been
switched off, it will turn off automatically af-
ter approximately 30 minutes (delayed
switch-off). Note
● The unit is linked to the vehicle. It cannot
be used in any other vehicle.
● When the vehicle battery is disconnected,
you must turn ignition on before switching
the unit on again. Adjusting the base volume
FunctionAction
Increase
the vol-
ume.Turn the volume control clockwise or
turn the right thumbwheel roller upwards
on the multifunction steering wheel
››› Booklet Instructions manual .
Lower the
volume.Turn the volume control anticlockwise
or turn the right thumbwheel downwards
on the multifunction steering wheel. The volume modification is shown on the
screen with a bar. During this time the unit
cannot be operated.
It is possible to preset certain volume set-
tings and adjustments
›››
page 54.
Silence the unit
● Turn the volume control anticlockwise
until you see .
● ALTERNATIVELY: Press the MUTE infotain-
ment button. Note
If the basic playback volume of an audio
source has been increased substantially, low-
er the volume before changing to another au-
dio source. Operating the function buttons on-
screen
Fig. 2
Standard representation: setup menu
list entries. Fig. 3
Standard representation: sound setup
menu. The unit is equipped with a touchscreen.
»
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Telephone management (PHONE)
If a connection has already been established,
some mobile telephones with Bluetooth are
recognised and a connection is established
with them automatically when the ignition is
switched on. For this purpose, the mobile
phone and its Bluetooth must be connected,
and all the live Bluetooth connections with
other devices must be closed.
The Bluetooth wireless connection is free.
Bluetooth R
is a registered trademark of Blue-
tooth ®
SIG, Inc.
Bluetooth ®
profiles
When you connect a mobile phone to the tel-
ephone manager, the data exchange is
through one of the 2 Bluetooth profiles.
● Hands-free Bluetooth profile (HFP): If a mo-
b i
le phone is connected to the telephone
manager through the HFP, calls can be made
wirelessly through the hands-free device.
● Advanced audio profile (A2DP): Bluetooth
profile for transmitting audio signals with
stereo quality.
Voice control Many radio, media, telephone and navigation
functions may be activated through voice
commands. The voice control of the infotainment system
is only available for the language that has
been selected in system settings
››› page 53 .
V oic
e control settings ››› page 54.
When voice control is activated, you can
choose what text and icons take on the col-
our of the different functions:
● Red (RADIO and MEDIA) ››› page 45 and
››› page 45
● Green (PHONE) ››› page 46
● Blue (NAV) ››› page 46
Start and stop the voice control
● To activate the voice control, briefly press
the button on the multi-function steering
wheel . It can also be activated with the
VOICE button in the MIB.
● When voice control is activated, a rising
signal will sound and a menu containing the
main commands will be displayed (the menu
will be displayed if this option ››› page 54 is
activated in the voice control settings). The
spoken instructions will guide you through
the following “dialogue”.
● Pronounce the desired order and follow the
instructions of the “dialogue”. A function can
often be activated with different spoken com-
mands. In case of doubt, try to give a com-
mand. ●
When an action is carried out (e.g. calling a
contact), the voice control automatically de-
activates and must be reactivated when nee-
ded again. There are certain commands after
which the voice control does not end and
waits with What do you wish to do now? .
● To manually end voice control, keep the
button pressed on the multi-function steering
wheel until you hear the corresponding con-
firmation (falling sound), or press the but-
ton on the di
splay. You can also press the
VOICE button twice to deactivate voice con-
trol. (Voice control is deactivated in the fol-
lowing ways: by briefly pressing the VOICE
button or Command on the steering wheel
twice; or by pressing VOICE or Command on
the steering wheel for a few moments, and
touching the screen or any button on the ra-
dio).
Help with voice control
The first time you use the voice control, listen
to the Help.
● Press the function button .
● Give the “
Help” command in the language
established in the System setting, and follow
the dialogue instructions.
Operation during the dialogue
While the infotainment system transmits a
spoken indication, the display will show the
symbol .
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Telephone management (PHONE)
● Briefly press the button on the multi-
f u
nction steering wheel to interrupt the spo-
ken indication of the infotainment system
and give the next command.
IMPORTANT: The system will ONLY recognise
a command when the
“active” symbol is
displayed on the panel or the touch screen.
If you make a mistake when giving a com-
mand or give an incomplete command, and it
has no effect, you can repeat the command.
The symbol remains active.
● Briefly pr
ess the button of the multi-
function steering wheel to repeat the com-
mand.
Instructions for voice control
For optimum functioning of the voice control,
follow these instructions:
● Speak slowly and clearly, as far as possi-
ble. The system will not recognise mispro-
nounced words, or words and figures in
which syllables are omitted.
● Telephone numbers must be indicated fig-
ure by figure or in blocks of numbers in units,
tens or hundreds.
● Speak at a normal volume, without exag-
gerated intonation or long pauses.
● Avoid noise from the exterior and nearby
(for example, conversations inside the vehi- cle). Close all doors, windows and the sliding
roof.
●
Do not aim the air from the diffusers at the
roof of the passenger compartment.
● If you are driving very fast, speak a little
louder.
You can access the instructions by saying:
“Instructions, tutorial, introduction”. You can
also li
sten to the instructions in parts. These
are divided into 7 blocks. To access them,
give any of the previous commands followed
by “part +
xample “Tutorial
part 1 ”.
Voice control (RADIO) – Red
ButtonMain radio commands (FM)
Next station
Previous station
Station
Scan mode
AM mode:
DAB band Voice control (MEDIA) – Red
ButtonMain media commands
Next source
Previous source
Next track
Previous track
Mix Mode
Repeat track mode
Repeat all mode
Scan mode»
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ypes and models. For this reason we ask you to under-
stand, that at any given time, changes regarding shape, equipment and te\
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no right at all may derive based on the data, drawings and descriptions \
in this current handbook.
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status of information at the time of printing. Except for error
or omission, the information included in the current handbook is valid a\
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About this manual
This manual contains a description of the
equipment supplied with the vehicle at the
time this manual was published. Some of the
units described herein will not be available
until a later date or are only available in cer -
tain markets.
Because this is a general manual for the
ALTEA range, some of the equipment and
functions that are described in this manual
are not included in all types or variants of the
model; they may vary or be modi ed depend -
ing on the technical requirements and on the
market; this is in no way deceptive advertis-
ing.
The illustrations are intended as a general
guide and may vary from the equipment tted
in your vehicle in some details.
The steering indications (left, right, forward,
reverse) appearing in this manual refer to the
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CAUTION
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potential sources of damage to your vehicle.
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This manual is divided into ve large parts,
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At the end of this manual, there is a detailed
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