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1=left audio signal2=right audio signal3=ground4=video signal
AUX audio function
The Infotainment system can play music files contained in auxiliary
devices e.g. smartphones or iPod/
iPhone products.
AUX movie function
The Infotainment system can play
movies contained in auxiliary devices e.g. smartphones or iPod/iPhone
products.
Notice
To use the movie function with your
iPod/iPhone, connect your device to
the AUX port only. A constant
connection cannot be established
via the USB port.
USB port
An MP3 player, USB drive, SD card
(via USB connector/adapter), iPod or
smartphone can be connected to the
USB port.
When connected to the USB port,
various functions of the devices
mentioned above can be operated via the controls and menus of the
Infotainment system.
Notice
Not all MP3 player, USB drive, SD
card, iPod models or smartphones
are supported by the Infotainment
system.
Connecting/disconnecting a device
Connect the USB device or iPod to
the USB port. For the iPod, use the appropriate connection cable. The
music function starts automatically.Notice
If a non-readable USB device or
iPod is connected, a corresponding
error message appears and the
Infotainment system automatically
switches to the previous function.
To disconnect the USB device or
iPod, select another function and then
remove the USB storage device.Caution
Avoid disconnecting the device
during playback. This may
damage the device or the
Infotainment system.
USB audio function
The Infotainment system can play music files contained in USB storage
devices or iPod/iPhone products.
USB picture function
The Infotainment system can display
pictures contained in USB storage
devices.
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USB movie function
The Infotainment system can play
movies contained in USB storage
devices.
Notice
To use the movie function with your iPod/iPhone, connect your device to
the AUX port only. A constant
connection cannot be established
via the USB port.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth enabled audio sources (e.g. music mobile phones, MP3
players featuring Bluetooth, etc.),
which support the Bluetooth music
profiles A2DP and AVRCP can be
connected wirelessly to the
Infotainment system.
Connecting a device
For a detailed description on the
Bluetooth connection 3 45.
Bluetooth audio function
The Infotainment system can play
music files contained in Bluetooth
devices e.g. smartphones or iPod/
iPhone products.Support of smartphone
applications
The Apps function of the Infotainment
system allows access to approved smartphone applications. The
Infotainment system authorises
application updates as they become
available.
Before an approved application can
be operated using the controls and
menus of the Infotainment system,
the respective application must be
installed on the smartphone.
Follow the instructions on the
smartphone when installing an
approved smartphone application.
File formats and folders The maximum capacity of a devicesupported by the Infotainment system
amounts to 2500 music files,
2500 picture files, 250 movie files,
2500 folders and 10 stages of folder
structure. Only devices formatted in
the FAT16/FAT32 file system are
supported.Notice
Some files may not be played
properly. This might be due to a
different recording format or the
condition of the file.
Files from online shops to which
digital rights management has been
applied cannot be played.
The Infotainment system can play the following audio, picture and movie
files stored on external devices.
Audio files
The playable audio file formats
are .mp3, .wma, .ogg and .wav.
When playing a file with ID3 tag
information, the Infotainment system
can display information, e.g. on the
track title and artist.
Picture files
The displayable picture file formats
are .jpg, .bmp, .png and .gif.
.jpg files must have a size of 64 to
5000 pixels in width and 64 to
5000 pixels in height.
Introduction.................................. 60
Radio ........................................... 73
CD Player .................................... 81
AUX input ..................................... 84
USB port ...................................... 85
Bluetooth music ........................... 88
Phone .......................................... 90
Index ............................................ 98CD 3.0 BT / R 3.0
60IntroductionIntroductionGeneral information.....................60
Theft-deterrent feature .................61
Control elements overview ..........62
Usage .......................................... 66
Basic operation ............................ 68
Tone settings ............................... 70
Volume settings ........................... 71General information
The Infotainment system provides
you with state-of-the-art in-car
infotainment.
Using the radio tuner functions, you may register up to 36 stations on
six favourites pages.
The integrated audio player will
entertain you with audio CDs and
MP3/WMA CDs.
You can connect external data
storage devices, e.g. iPod, MP3
player, USB stick, or a portable CD
player to the Infotainment system as
further audio sources; either via cable or via Bluetooth.
In addition, the Infotainment system is equipped with a Phone portal that
allows for comfortable and safe use of
your mobile phone in the vehicle.
Optionally, the Infotainment system
can be operated using controls on the steering wheel.
The well-thought-out design of the
control elements and the clear
displays enable you to control the
system easily and intuitively.Notice
This manual describes all options
and features available for the
various Infotainment systems.
Certain descriptions, including those for display and menu functions, may
not apply to your vehicle due to
model variant, country
specifications, special equipment or
accessories.
Important information on
operation and traffic safety9 Warning
The Infotainment system must be
used so that the vehicle can be
driven safely at all times. If in
doubt, stop the vehicle and
operate the Infotainment system
while the vehicle is stationary.
66Introduction
With radio active: turn
upwards/downwards to
select next/previous
preset radio station ...............73
With CD player active: turn
upwards/downwards to
select next/previous CD/
MP3/WMA track ....................82
With Phone portal active
and call list open (see
item 1): turn upwards/
downwards to select next/
previous entry in call list ........93
With Phone portal active
and calls waiting: turn
upwards/downwards to
switch between calls .............93
3 +
Increase volume
4 -
Reduce volume
5 xn
Press: end/decline call ..........93or close call list ...................... 93
or activate/deactivate
mute function ........................ 66Usage
Control elements
The Infotainment system is operated
via function buttons, a MENU-TUNE
knob and menus shown on the
display.
Inputs are made via the control panel on the Infotainment system 3 62
Optionally they are made via the
audio controls on the steering wheel
3 62.
Switching the Infotainment
system on or off
Press the X VOL knob briefly. After
switching on, the last selected
Infotainment source becomes active.
Press X VOL again to turn the system
off.
Automatic switch-off
If the Infotainment system is switched
on pressing X VOL while the ignition
is turned off, it will switch off again
automatically 10 minutes after the last
user input.
Introduction67
Setting the volumeTurn m VOL . The current setting is
shown on the display.
When the Infotainment system is
switched on, the last selected volume is set, provided this setting is lower
than the maximum startup volume
(see below).
The following inputs can be made
separately:
■ the maximum startup volume 3 71
■ the volume of traffic announcements 3 71
Speed compensated volume
When speed compensated volume is
activated 3 71, the volume is
adapted automatically to make up for
the road and wind noises as you
drive.
Mute function
Press y / @ or @ (if Phone portal is
available: press for a few seconds) to
mute the audio sources.To cancel the mute function: turn m
VOL or press y / @ (if Phone portal is
available: press for a few seconds) or press @ again.
Volume limitation at high
temperatures
At very high temperatures inside the
vehicle the Infotainment system limits
the maximum adjustable volume. If
necessary, the volume is decreased automatically.
Modes of operation
Radio
Press RADIO to open the radio main
menu or to change between the
different wavebands.
Press MENU-TUNE to open the
waveband menus with options for the station selection.
For a detailed description of the radio functions 3 73.
Audio players
R 3.0
Press AUX to activate the AUX mode.CD 3.0 BT
Press MEDIA once or several times to
open the CD, USB, iPod or AUX main
menu or to switch between these
menus.
Press MENU-TUNE to open the
relevant menus with options for the
track selection.
For a detailed description of CD
player functions 3 81, AUX
functions 3 84, USB port functions
3 85 and Bluetooth music functions
3 88.
Phone
Press y / @ briefly to open the
telephone menu.
Press MENU-TUNE to open the
phone menu with options for the input and selection of numbers.
For a detailed description of the
Phone portal 3 90.
70Introduction
Press MENU-TUNE to switch
between the settings On and Off.
Entering a character sequence
To enter character sequences, e.g.
PIN codes or telephone numbers:
Turn MENU-TUNE to mark the
desired character.
Press MENU-TUNE to confirm the
marked character.
The last character in the character
sequence can be deleted by selecting
k on the display or pressing P
BACK . Pressing and holding P
BACK deletes the entire entry.
To change the position of the cursor
in the character sequence already
entered, select ◀ or ▶ on the display.
Tone settings
In the tone settings menu the tone
characteristics can be set differently
for each radio waveband and each
audio player source.
Press TONE to open the tone settings
menu.
Setting bass, midrange, and
treble
Scroll through the list and select
Bass , Midrange or Treble .
Set the desired value for the selected
option.
Setting the volume distribution
between front and rear
Scroll through the list and select
Fader .
Set the desired value.
Setting the volume distributionbetween right and left
Scroll through the list and select
Balance .
Set the desired value.
CD Player81CD PlayerGeneral information.....................81
Usage .......................................... 82General information
The Infotainment system's CD player
can play audio CDs and MP3/WMA
CDs.
Important informationCaution
Under no circumstances place
single-CDs with a diameter of
8 cm or shaped CDs in the audio
player.
You must not put any stickers on
CDs. These discs can get jammed in the CD drive and ruin the player. Replacement of the device will
then be necessary.
■ The following CD formats can be used:
CD-ROM Mode 1 and Mode 2.
CD-ROM XA Mode 2, Form 1 and
Form 2.
■ The following file formats can be used:
ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2 (Romeo,Joliet).
MP3 and WMA files written in any
format other than listed above may
not play correctly and their file
names and folder names may not
be displayed correctly.
■ Audio CDs with copy protection, which are not in compliance withthe audio CD standard, may not
play correctly or not at all.
■ Self-recorded CD-Rs and CD-RWs
are more vulnerable to mishandling than prerecorded CDs. Correct
handling, especially in the case of
self-recorded CD-Rs and CD-RWs,
must be ensured (see below).
■ Self-recorded CD-Rs and CD-RWs
may not play correctly or not at all.
In such cases it is not the
equipment that is at fault.
■ On mixed mode CDs (audio tracks and compressed files, e.g. MP3),the audio tracks part and the
compressed files part can be
played separately.