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External devices107Notice
Not all MP3 players, USB drives,
iPod models or smartphones are
supported by the Infotainment
system. Check the compatibility list
on our website.
Connecting/disconnecting a device
Connect one of the devices
mentioned above to the USB port. If
required, 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 Auto Launch
By default, the USB audio menu is displayed automatically as soon as a
USB device is connected.
If desired, this function can be
deactivated.
Press ; and then select Settings to
open the settings menu.
Select Radio, scroll to USB Auto
Launch and touch the screen button
next to the function.
To reactivate the function, touch the
screen button again.
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.
The Infotainment system can play
music files contained in Bluetooth
devices e.g. smartphones or iPod/
iPhone products.Connecting a device
For a detailed description on how to
establish a Bluetooth connection
3 115.
File formats and folders
The maximum capacity of a device
supported 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.
If there are images included in the audio metadata, these images are
displayed on the screen.
Notice
Some files may not be played
properly. This may be due to a
different recording format or the
condition of the file.
Files from online shops to which
Digital Rights Management (DRM)
has been applied cannot be played.
The Infotainment system can play the following audio, picture and movie
files stored on external devices.

108External devicesAudio files
The playable audio file formats are
MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2
Layer 3), WMA, AAC, AAC+, ALAC OGG WAF (PCM), AIFF, 3GPP
(audio only), Audio Books and LPCM. iPod and iPhone devices play ALAC,
AIFF, Audio Books and LPCM.
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, JPEG, BMP, PNG and GIF.
JPG files must have 64 to
5000 pixels in width and 64 to
5000 pixels in height.
BMP, PNG and GIF files must have
64 to 1024 pixels in width and 64 to 1024 pixels in height.
The pictures should not exceed a file
size of 1MB.
Movie files
The playable movie file formats are
AVI and MP4.The maximum resolution is 1280 x
720 pixels. The frame rate must be
less than 30 fps.
The usable codec is H.264/MPEG-4
AVC.
The playable audio formats are MP3,
AC3, AAC and WMA.
The displayable subtitle format is
SMI.
Playing audio Activating the music function
If the device is not yet connected to
the Infotainment system, connect the
device 3 106.
Usually, the respective audio main
menu is displayed automatically.
If playback is not started
automatically e.g. if USB Auto
Launch is deactivated 3 106 , take the
following steps:
Press ; and then select AUDIO to
open the audio main menu last selected.Select Source in the interaction
selector bar and then select the
desired audio source to open the respective audio main menu.
Playback of the audio tracks starts automatically.
Function buttons
Notice
During AUX playback, the function buttons are not available.
Interrupting and resuming playback
Touch = to interrupt playback. The
screen button changes to l.
Touch l to resume playback.

External devices109Playing the next or previous track
Touch v to play the next track.
Touch t within the first 2 seconds of
the track playing to return to the
previous track.
Returning to the beginning of the
current track
Touch t after 2 seconds of the track
playing.
Fast forwarding and rewinding
Touch and hold t or v. Release to
return to normal playback mode.
Alternatively, you can move the slider
showing the current track position to
the left or right.
Playing tracks randomly
Touch n to play the tracks in random
order. The screen button changes to
o .
Touch o again to deactivate the
shuffle function and go back to the normal playback mode.Browse Music function
Notice
The browse function is not available
for AUX sources and, depending on
the device, it may only be partially
available for Bluetooth sources.
To display the browse screen, touch
the screen. Alternatively, select
Menu in the bottom line of the audio
main screen to display the respective audio menu and then select Browse
Music .
Different categories, in which the tracks are sorted, are displayed, e.g.
Playlists , Artists , or Albums .Select the desired category,
subcategory (if available) and then
choose a track.
Select the track to start playback.
Displaying pictures
You can view pictures from a USB
device connected to the USB port.
Notice
For your safety, some features are
disabled while driving.
Activating the picture function
If the device is not yet connected to
the Infotainment system, connect the
device 3 106.
Press ; and then select GALLERY
to open the media main menu.
Touch l to open the picture main
menu to display a list of items stored on the USB device. Select the desired
picture.

120PhoneContacts settings
The contacts list can be sorted by last name or first name.
Press ; and then select SETTINGS
to display the respective menu.
Select Bluetooth and then Sort
Order . Activate the desired option.
Using the call history
All incoming, outgoing, or missed
calls are registered.
Press ; and then select PHONE.
Select Call History in the phone main
menu.
Select q for outgoing calls, r for
missed calls, s for incoming calls
and p for all calls. The respective call
list is displayed.
Select the desired entry to initiate a
call.
Redialling a number
The last dialled phone number can be
redialled.
Press ; and then select PHONE.
Select v on the screen or press qw
on the steering wheel.
Using speed dial numbers
Speed dial numbers that are stored
on the mobile phone can also be
dialled using the keypad of the phone
main menu.
Press ; and then select PHONE.
Touch and hold the respective digit on the keypad to initiate the call.
Incoming phone call
Taking a call
If an audio mode, e.g. the radio or
USB mode, is active at the moment a
call comes in, the audio source is
muted and stays muted until the call
ends.
A message with the caller's phone
number or name (if available) is
displayed.

124IndexAActivating AUX audio ..................108
Activating Bluetooth music .........108
Activating iPod audio ..................108
Activating phone .........................118
Activating phone projection ........111
Activating radio ........................... 100
Activating USB audio ..................108
Activating USB movie .................110
Activating USB picture ................109
Audio files ................................... 106
Auto volume.................................. 97
AUX AUX audio menu .....................108
Connecting device ..................106
General information ................106
B Basic operation ............................. 94
Bluetooth Bluetooth connection ..............115
Bluetooth music menu ............108
Connecting device ..................106
General information ................106
Pairing ..................................... 115
Phone ...................................... 118
Bluetooth connection ..................115C
Call Functions during a call ............118
Incoming call ........................... 118
Initiating a phone call ..............118
Ring tone ................................. 118
Call history .................................. 118
Control elements Infotainment system ..................88
Steering wheel .......................... 88
Control elements overview ...........88
D DAB ............................................ 104
Digital audio broadcasting ..........104
Displaying pictures .....................109
Display settings ..................109, 110
E Emergency call ........................... 117
F
Favourite lists ............................. 102
Retrieving stations................... 102
Storing stations .......................102
File formats Audio files................................ 106
Movie files ............................... 106
Picture files.............................. 106

125GGeneral information ....106, 113, 114
AUX ......................................... 106
Bluetooth ................................. 106
DAB ......................................... 104
Infotainment system ..................86
Phone ...................................... 114
Smartphone applications ........106
USB ......................................... 106
H Home menu .................................. 94
I
Infotainment control panel ............88
Intellitext ..................................... 104
iPod ............................................ 106
Connecting device ..................106
iPod audio menu .....................108
M
Maximum startup volume .............97
Menu operation............................. 94
Mobile phones and CB radio equipment .............................. 122
Movie files................................... 106
Mute.............................................. 91
O Operation .................................... 118
External devices ......................106Menu......................................... 94
Phone ...................................... 118
Radio ....................................... 100
P
Pairing ........................................ 115
Phone Bluetooth ................................. 114
Bluetooth connection ..............115
Call history .............................. 118
Emergency calls ......................117
Entering a number ..................118
Functions during a call ............118
General information ................114
Incoming call ........................... 118
Phone book ............................. 118
Phone main menu ...................118
Selecting the ring tone ............118
Speed dial number ..................118
Phone book ................................ 118
Phone projection ........................111
Picture files ................................. 106
Playing audio .............................. 108
Playing movies ........................... 110
R
Radio Activating................................. 100
Configuring DAB .....................104
Configuring RDS .....................103
DAB announcements ..............104Digital audio broadcasting
(DAB) ...................................... 104
Favourite lists .......................... 102
Intellitext .................................. 104
Radio data system (RDS) .......103
Regional .................................. 103
Regionalisation ....................... 103
Retrieving stations................... 102
Selecting the waveband ..........100
Station search ......................... 100
Station tuning .......................... 100
Storing stations .......................102
Usage ...................................... 100
Radio data system (RDS) ..........103
RDS ............................................ 103
Regional ..................................... 103
Regionalisation ........................... 103
Retrieving stations ......................102
Ring tone Changing the ring tone ............118
Ring tone volume ......................97
S Smartphone ................................ 106
Phone projection .....................111
Speech recognition .....................113
Speed dial numbers ...................118
Station search............................. 100
Steering wheel audio controls ......88
Storing stations ........................... 102

126Switching the Infotainmentsystem on .................................. 91
System settings ............................ 98
T
Theft-deterrent feature ................. 87
Tone settings ................................ 96
Touch beep volume ......................97
TP volume .................................... 97
U Usage ........................... 91, 100, 113
AUX ......................................... 106
Bluetooth ................................. 106
iPod ......................................... 106
Menu ......................................... 94
Phone ...................................... 118
Radio ....................................... 100
USB ......................................... 106
USB Connecting device ..................106
General information ................106
USB audio menu .....................108
USB movie menu ....................110
USB picture menu ...................109
Using smartphone applications ..111V
Voice recognition ........................113
Volume Auto volume .............................. 97
Maximum startup volume ..........97
Mute function............................. 91
Ring tone volume ......................97
Setting the volume ....................91
Speed compensated volume ....97
Touch beep volume ..................97
TP volume ................................. 97
Volume limitation at high
temperatures ............................. 91
Volume settings ............................ 97
W
Waveband selection ...................100

128IntroductionIntroductionGeneral information...................128
Theft-deterrent feature ...............129
Control elements overview ........130
Usage ........................................ 132General information
The Infotainment system provides
you with state-of-the-art in-car
infotainment.
Using the FM, AM or DAB radio
functions, you can register a large
number of stations on different
favourites pages.
You can connect external data
storage devices, e.g. iPod, USB
devices, or other auxiliary devices to
the Infotainment system as further
audio sources; either via a cable or
via Bluetooth.
The digital sound processor provides
you with several preset equaliser
modes for sound optimisation.
In addition, the Infotainment system is equipped with a Phone portal that
allows comfortable and safe use of
your mobile phone in the vehicle.
Optionally, the Infotainment system
can be operated using the control
panel or the controls on the steering
wheel, or - if provided by your mobile
phone - via speech recognition.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
Drive safely at all times when
using the Infotainment system.
If in doubt, stop the vehicle before operating the Infotainment
system.