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30External devicesExternal devicesGeneral information.....................30
Playing audio ............................... 33
Displaying pictures ....................... 36
Playing movies ............................. 38
Using smartphone applications ...41General information
In the centre console below the
climate controls, there are an AUX
socket and a USB socket for the
connection of external audio data
sources.
Caution
Do not charge USB accessory
equipment at the USB socket. The heat generation may cause
performance issues or damage
the Infotainment system.
If configurable, change settings of
the equipment, e.g. Smartphones, so that USB connection is only
used for data transmission and not
for charging.
Notice
The sockets must always be kept
clean and dry.
AUX input It is possible to connect e.g. an iPod
or another auxiliary device to the AUX input.
When connected to the AUX input,
the audio signal of the auxiliary device
is transmitted via the speakers of the
Infotainment system.
The volume and the tone settings can be adjusted via the Infotainment
system. All other control functions
need to be operated via the auxiliary
device.
Connecting a device
To connect the auxiliary device to the
AUX input socket of the Infotainment
system, use one of the following
cables:
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Recommendations for fault-free
operation:
■ Professionally installed exterior antenna to obtain the maximum
range possible,
■ Maximum transmission power 10 watts,
■ Installation of the phone in a suitable spot, consider relevant
Note in the Owner's manual,
chapter Airbag system .
Seek advice on predetermined
installation points for the external
antenna or equipment holder and
ways of using devices with a
transmission power exceeding 10
watts.
Use of a handsfree attachment
without external antenna with mobile
telephone standards GSM
900/1800/1900 and UMTS is only
permitted if the maximum
transmission power of the mobile
telephone is 2 watts for GSM 900 or
1 watt for the other types.For reasons of safety, do not use the
phone while driving. Even use of a handsfree set can be a distractionwhile driving.9 Warning
Operation of radio equipment and
mobile telephones which fail to
meet above mentioned mobile
telephone standards is only
permitted using an antenna
located outside of the vehicle.
Caution
Mobile telephones and radio
equipment may lead to
malfunctions in the vehicle
electronics when operated inside
the vehicle with no exterior
antenna, unless the above
mentioned regulations are
observed.
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Activating the private mode
In the Connected menu, select the
submenu item Private call to switch
the call to the mobile phone. The following display is shown.
To switch the call back to the
Infotainment system, select Menu on
the display and then Transfer call.
Deactivating/activating the
microphone
In the Connected menu, set the
submenu item Mute Mic to On. The
caller cannot hear you any more.
To reactivate the microphone: set the submenu item Mute Mic to Off again.
Mobile phones and CB
radio equipment
Installation instructions and operating guidelines The vehicle specific installation
instructions and the operating
guidelines of the mobile phone and
handsfree manufacturer must be observed when installing and
operating a mobile telephone. Failure to do so could invalidate the vehicletype approval (EU directive 95/54/
EC).
Recommendations for fault-free
operation:
■ Professionally installed exterior antenna to obtain the maximum
range possible,
■ Maximum transmission power 10 watts,
■ Installation of the phone in a suitable spot, consider relevant
Note in the Owner's manual,
chapter Airbag system .Seek advice on predetermined
installation points for the external
antenna or equipment holder and
ways of using devices with a
transmission power exceeding 10
watts.
Use of a handsfree attachment
without external antenna with mobile
telephone standards GSM
900/1800/1900 and UMTS is only
permitted if the maximum
transmission power of the mobile
telephone is 2 watts for GSM 900 or
1 watt for the other types.
For reasons of safety, do not use the
phone while driving. Even use of a handsfree set can be a distractionwhile driving.9 Warning
Operation of radio equipment and
mobile telephones which fail to
meet above mentioned mobile
telephone standards is only
permitted using an antenna
located outside of the vehicle.