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AUX input105AUX inputGeneral information...................105
Usage ........................................ 105General information
On the control panel of the
Infotainment system 3 84 , there is an
AUX input for the connection of
external audio sources.
It is possible, for example, to connect a portable CD player with a 3.5 mm
jack plug to the AUX input.
Notice
The socket must always be kept clean and dry.
Usage
Press the AUX button once or several
times to activate the AUX mode.Turn the m VOL knob of the
Infotainment system to adjust the
volume.
All other functions can be operated
only via the control elements of the
audio source.
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106USB portUSB portGeneral information...................106
Playing saved audio files ...........107General information
In the centre console below the
climate controls there is a USB socket for the connection of external audio
data sources.
Notice
The socket must always be kept
clean and dry.
An MP3 player, USB drive, SD card
(via USB connector/adapter), or iPod
can be connected to the USB port.
When connected to the USB port,
various functions of the above
devices can be operated via the
controls and menus of the
Infotainment system.
Notice
Not all MP3 player, USB drive, SD
card or iPod models are supported
by the Infotainment system.
Important information ■ The external devices connected to the USB port must comply with the
USB Mass Storage Class
specification (USB MSC).■ Devices connected via USB are supported according to USB
Specification V 2.0. Maximum
supported speed: 12 Mbit/s.
■ Only devices with a FAT16/FAT32 file system are supported.
■ Hard disk drives (HDD) are not supported.
■ USB hubs are not supported.
■ The following file formats can be used:
ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 (Romeo,
Joliet).
MP3 and WMA files written in
another format than listed above
may not play correctly, and their file names and folder names may not
be displayed correctly.
■ The following restrictions apply to the files stored on the external
device:
Bit rate: 8 kbit/s - 320 kbit/s.
Sampling frequency: 48 kHz,
44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for MPEG-1) and
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USB port107
24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16kHz (for
MPEG-2).
■ The following restrictions apply to the data stored on external devices
connected to the USB port:
Number of tracks: max. 999.
Number of tracks per folder level:
max. 512.
Folder structure depth: max.
10 levels.
WMA files with Digital Rights
Management (DRM) from online music shops cannot be played.
WMA files can only be played
safely, if they were created with Windows Media Player version 9 or later.
Applicable playlist
extensions: .m3u, .pls, .wpl.
Playlist entries must be in the form
of relative paths.
The system attribute for folders/ files that contain audio data must
not be set.Playing saved audio files
Press the AUX button once or several
times to activate the MP3 or iPod mode.
Replay of the audio data stored on the
device is started automatically.
Using the device-specific menu
Press the multifunction knob to open
the menu of the device currently
connected.
Shuffle songs
To play all tracks in a random order: set this function to On.
Notice
If this function is activated, 2 is
shown in the respective main menu.
Repeat
To repeatedly listen to a track: set this function to On.
Notice
If this function is activated, 1 is
shown in the respective main menu.
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108USB port
Folders
To select a track from a folder: select Folders . A list of the folders stored on
the device is displayed.
Select one of the folders and then
select the desired track.
Notice
This menu item is not available, if an iPod is connected.
Search...
To open a menu for track search and
selection: select Search....
Select one of the categories and then
select the desired track.
Removing the device
To safely remove the device, select
Remove USB or Eject iPod and then
disconnect the device.
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Bluetooth music109Bluetooth musicGeneral information...................109
Operation ................................... 109General information
Bluetooth enabled audio sources (e.g. music mobile phones, MP3
players featuring Bluetooth, etc.)
which support the Bluetooth music
protocol A2DP can be connected
wirelessly to the Infotainment system.
Important information ■ The Infotainment system only connects to Bluetooth devices that
support A2DP (Advanced Audio
Distribution Profile) version 1.2 or
higher.
■ The Bluetooth device must support
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote
Control Profile) version 1.0 or
higher. If the device does not
support AVRCP, only the volume
can be controlled via the
Infotainment system.
■ Before connecting the Bluetooth device to the Infotainment system,
become acquainted with its user
guide for Bluetooth functions.Operation
Prerequisites
The following prerequisites must be
met in order to use the Bluetooth
music mode of the Infotainment
system:
■ The Bluetooth function of the Infotainment system must be
activated 3 112.
■ The Bluetooth function of the external Bluetooth audio source
must be activated (see user guide
of the device).
■ Depending on the external Bluetooth audio source, it may be
required to set the device to
"visible" (see user guide of the
device).
■ The external Bluetooth audio source must be paired and
connected to the Infotainment
system 3 112.
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110Bluetooth music
Activating the Bluetooth musicmode
Press the AUX button once or several
times to activate the Bluetooth music
mode.
Bluetooth music playback has to be
started and paused/stopped via the
Bluetooth device.
Operation via Infotainment
system
Adjusting the volume
The volume can be adjusted via the
Infotainment system 3 86.
Skipping to previous or next track Briefly press the buttons s or u
on the control panel of the
Infotainment system.
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Phone111PhoneGeneral information...................111
Bluetooth connection .................112
Emergency call .......................... 114
Operation ................................... 115
Mobile phones and CB radio
equipment .................................. 118General information
The Phone portal provides you with
the possibility of having mobile phone conversations via a vehicle
microphone and the vehicle
loudspeakers as well as operating the
most important mobile phone
functions via the Infotainment system in the vehicle. To be able to use the
Phone portal, the mobile phone must
be connected to the Infotainment
system via Bluetooth.
Not all Phone portal functions are
supported by every mobile phone.
The possible phone functions depend on the relevant mobile phone and
network provider. You will find further
information on this in the operating
instructions for your mobile phone or you can enquire about them with your network provider.Important information for
operation and traffic safety9 Warning
Mobile phones have effects on
your environment. For this reason safety regulations and directions
have been prepared. You should
be familiar with the related
directions before you use the
telephone function.
9 Warning
Use of the hands-free facility while
driving can be dangerous because
your concentration is reduced
when telephoning. Park your
vehicle before you use the hands- free facility. Follow the stipulations
of the country in which you find
yourself at present.
Do not forget to follow the special
regulations that apply in specific areas and always switch off the
mobile phone if the use of mobile
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112Phonephones is prohibited, if
interference is caused by the
mobile phone or if dangerous
situations can occur.
Bluetooth
The Phone portal is certified by the
Bluetooth Special Interest Group
(SIG).
You will find further information about the specification on the Internet at
http://www.bluetooth.com
Control elements
The most important telephone
specific control elements are the
following:
y / @ button: opens the telephone
main menu.
Controls on steering wheel:
q : take call.
n : end/reject call.
Bluetooth connection
Bluetooth is a radio standard for the
wireless connection of e.g. a
telephone with other devices. Data
such as a telephone book, call lists,
the network operator's name, and
field strength can be transferred. The functionality can be restricted
depending on the telephone type.
To be able to set up a Bluetooth
connection with the Phone portal, the
Bluetooth function of the mobile
phone must be activated and the
mobile phone must be set to "visible". Find a detailed description in the
operating instructions for the mobile
phone.
Activating Bluetooth
Press the CONFIG button to open the
Settings menu.
Select Bluetooth settings and then
Bluetooth .
Select Activation and then On.
Pairing a Bluetooth device Press the CONFIG button to open the
Settings menu. Select Bluetooth
settings and then Add device
(Handsfree) .
The following display is shown.