Introduction89Volume 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 the multifunction knob to open
a submenu with options for station
selection.
Detailed description of the radio
functions 3 96.
Audio players
Press CD or AUX to open the CD,
USB, iPod or AUX menus or to switch
between these menus.
Press the multifunction knob to open
a submenu with options for track
selection.Detailed description of:
● CD player functions 3 106
● AUX input functions 3 109
● USB port functions 3 110
Phone
Press PHONE to open the telephone
menu.
Press the multifunction knob to open
a submenu with options for the input
or selection of numbers.
Detailed description of the mobile
phone portal functions 3 117.
Basic operation Multifunction knob The multifunction knob is the central
control element for the menus.
Turn the multifunction knob: ● CD 400 / CD 400plus: to mark a menu option
● CD 300: to display a menu option
● to set a numeric valuePress the multifunction knob: ● CD 400 / CD 400plus: to select or
activate the marked option
● CD 300: to select or activate the option displayed
● to confirm a set value
● to switch a system function on/off
BACK button Press BACK briefly:
● to exit a menu
● to return from a submenu to the next higher menu level
● to delete the last character in a character sequence
Press and hold BACK for a few
seconds to delete the entire entry.
110USB portUSB portGeneral information...................110
Playing saved audio files ...........110General information
In the centre console there is a USB socket for the connection of external
audio data sources.
Devices connected to the USB port
are operated via the controls and
menus of the Infotainment system.
Notice
The socket must always be kept clean and dry.
Important information
The following devices can be
connected to the USB port:
● iPod
● Zune
● PlaysForSure device (PFD) ● USB drive
Notice
Not all iPod, Zune, PFD or USB drive models are supported by the
Infotainment system.Playing saved audio files
Press AUX once or several times to
activate the USB mode.
Playback of the audio data stored on
the USB device is started.
The operation of data sources
connected via USB is generally the same as for an audio MP3 CD 3 106.
On the following pages only the
aspects of operation that are
different/additional are described.
Operation and the screen displays
are described for USB drives only.
Operation of other devices, e.g. iPod
or Zune is generally the same.
USB port111Selecting tracks using the USB
menu
Press the multifunction knob to open
the USB related menu.
To play all tracks in succession:
select Play all .
To display a menu with various
additional options for track search and selection: select Search.
The search process on the USB
device may take several minutes.
During this time the station last played will be received.
To play all tracks in random order: set
Shuffle songs (random) to On.
To repeat the currently played track:
set Repeat to On.
129control elements......................117
dialling a number .....................123
emergency calls ......................122
functions during a call .............123
handsfree mode ......................118
important information ..............117
messaging functions ...............123
recharging the battery .............117
setting the volume ...................123
SIM Access Profile (SAP) .......118
telephone book ....................... 123
Phone control ............................. 113
Playing saved audio files ............110
R Radio Radio data system (RDS) .......101
activating ................................... 96
autostore lists ............................ 97
Digital audio broadcasting
(DAB) ...................................... 103
favourite lists ............................. 97
selecting the waveband ............96
station lists ................................ 98
station search ............................ 96
usage ........................................ 96
waveband menus ......................98
Radio data system (RDS) ..........101
RDS ............................................ 101
Recharging the phone battery ....117Regionalization ........................... 101
Retrieving stations ........................97
S SAP mode .................................. 118
Selecting the waveband ...............96
Setting the volume ........................88
SIM Access Profile (SAP) ...........118
Speech recognition .............112, 113
activating ................................. 113
phone control .......................... 113
usage ...................................... 113
volume for voice output ...........113
Speed compensated volume ........88
Starting CD playback ..................106
Station search............................... 96
Storing stations ............................. 97
Switching the Infotainment system on or off......................... 88
Switching the radio on ..................96
T
Theft-deterrent feature ................. 81
Tone settings ................................ 93
Traffic announcements .................95
U Updating station lists ....................98
Usage ..................... 88, 96, 106, 109
Using the AUX input ...................109
Using the CD player ...................106Using the Infotainment system .....88
Using the radio ............................. 96
Using the USB port .....................110
V Voice recognition ........................112
Volume for voice output ..............113
Volume settings ............................ 95
W
Waveband menus......................... 98
Introduction................................ 132
Radio ......................................... 142
CD Player .................................. 151
AUX input ................................... 154
USB port .................................... 155
Bluetooth music ......................... 158
Phone ........................................ 160
Index .......................................... 168CD 400plus (2)
132IntroductionIntroductionGeneral information...................132
Theft-deterrent feature ...............133
Control elements overview ........134
Usage ........................................ 137
Basic operation .......................... 138
Tone settings ............................. 140
Volume settings .........................141General information
The Infotainment system provides
you with state-of-the-art in-car
infotainment.
Using the FM, AM or DAB radio
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.
Display
The CD 400plus is available in two
variants; noticeable difference is the
display. The second variant has the
following display.
Introduction137Usage
Control elements
The Infotainment system is operated
via function buttons, a multifunction
knob and menus that are shown on
the display.
Inputs are made optionally via: ● the control panel on the Infotainment system 3 134
● audio controls on the steering wheel 3 134
Switching the Infotainment
system on or off
Press X briefly. After switching on,
the last selected Infotainment source becomes active.
Press X again to turn the system off.
Automatic switch-off
If the Infotainment system is switched
on pressing X while the ignition is
turned off, it will switch off again automatically 10 minutes after the last user input.Setting the volume
Turn m. 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 start-up volume
(see below).
The following inputs can be made
separately:
● the maximum start-up volume 3 141
● the volume of traffic announcements 3 141
Speed compensated volume
When speed compensated volume is
activated 3 141, the volume is
adapted automatically to make up for
the road and wind noises as you
drive.
Mute function
Press PHONE (if Phone portal
available: press for a few seconds) to mute the audio sources.To cancel the mute function: turn m or
press PHONE (if Phone portal
available: press for a few seconds).
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 the multifunction knob to open
the waveband menus with options for the station selection.
For a detailed description of the radio functions 3 142.
Audio players
Press CD or AUX once or several
times to open the USB, iPod or AUX main menu (if available) or to switch
between these menus.
138IntroductionPress the multifunction knob to open
the relevant menus with options for
the track selection.
For a detailed description of CD
player functions 3 151, AUX
functions 3 154, USB port functions
3 155 and Bluetooth music functions
3 158.
Phone
Press PHONE briefly to open the
telephone menu.
Press the multifunction knob to open
the phone menu with options for the
input and selection of numbers.
For a detailed description of the
Phone portal 3 160.
System settings Adjusting the language
The menu texts on the Infotainment
system's display can be displayed in
various languages.
Press CONFIG to open the Settings
menu.
Select Languages in the Settings
menu to display the respective menu.Choose the desired language for the
menu texts.
Notice
For a detailed description of menu
operation 3 138.
Time and date settings
For a detailed description, refer to
your Owner's manual.
Basic operation
Multifunction knob The multifunction knob is the central
control element for the menus.
Turn the multifunction knob: ● to mark a menu option
● to set a numeric value
Press the multifunction knob: ● to select or activate the marked option
● to confirm a set value ● to switch a system function on/offBACK button
Press BACK briefly:
● to exit a menu
● to return from a submenu to the next higher menu level
● to delete the last character in a character sequence
Press and hold BACK for a few
seconds to delete the entire entry.
Examples of menu operation
Selecting an option