
Audio mode
TP function (radio traffic information) Fig. 3
TP function active. The TP function is an RDS radio data service.
If
y
our unit has DAB, you can also use the TP
function even if RDS is not available
››› page 8.
Traffic news tracking with the TP function is
only possible if a TP station is available.
While the traffic news tracking function is on,
the news bulletins will be activated in the au-
dio mode currently playing.
Some stations that do not have their own
traffic news support the TP function by broad-
casting traffic announcements from other
stations (EON). Traffic announcements broad-
cast by the linked traffic news station inter-
rupt the current audio mode. Switching the TP function on and off
● Press the TP function button
››
›
Fig. 3.
● Press the TP function button again to
sw it
c
h the TP function off.
If the TP function is switched on in areas
where there is no TP support , the following
warning will be displayed on the screen: NO
TP .
TP function activated
When the function for tracking a station with
traffic information is on and ready to operate,
the TP function button is highlighted in the
FM mode ››
›
Fig. 3.
In Radio mode, the radio station being lis-
tened to must be compatible with the TP
function or be a DAB or EON station compati-
ble with the TP function. If neither of these
two conditions are met, it is not possible to
track stations with traffic information.
If the traffic information station being lis-
tened to is no longer received, it is possible
to manually start a station search using the and
arrow keys.
If se
ar
ching for a station using the arrow
keys, NO TP is displayed if the station set is
not currently compatible with TP. In Media mode or while the unit is muted, it
is
always automatically tuned to a station
with traffic information in the background, as
long as one is received. This operation may
take some time depending on the situation.
Incoming traffic announcement (INFO)
In active Audio mode, an incoming traffic an-
nouncement will play automatically.
● If required, the infotainment system is
switc
hed to the traffic news station (EON) for
the duration of the announcement.
● The Media mode will be paused and the
volume w
ill be adjusted to the preset level.
● The volume of the traffic announcement
can be modified with the
volume control .
The adjusted setting will be applied to subse-
quent announcements.
● There is a pop-up message to cancel the
traffic annou
ncement (Cancel) or deactivate
the TP function ( Deactivate).
Changing frequency band The selected frequency band (FM or AM
1)
) i s
sho wn in the up
per left section.1)
This depends on the country and unit in question.
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Audio mode
Starting a DAB stations update Fig. 12
DAB station list with updating capa-
bi lity
. Fig. 13
The updating of stations is active. While the stations are being updated, the
u
nit
se
arches the dial for available ensem-
bles in the region.
The infotainment system automatically up-
dates the list of stations in the background if
DAB is not currently the active audio source
or if it is not possible to receive audio via DAB in DAB mode. If you still want to manual-
ly updat
e the channel list, do the following:
● Press the button to show the list of sta-
tion s.
● Pr e
ss the
› ››
Fig. 12
f
unction button and
a notice will be displayed on updating sta-
tions in the top row of the screen. ››› Fig. 13.
● Updating the stations may take several sec-
onds.
Durin
g the station updating the infotainment
system is muted.
Media mode
Introduction “M
edia sources” are audio sources contain-
in g audio fi
les on various different data me-
dia (e.g. CD, external MP3 player). These au-
dio files can be played by the respective data
media or by the radio input sockets.
Requirements for media sources and
audio file
s Factory-fitted CD players conform to safety
c
l
a
ss 1 according to DIN IEC 76 (CO)
6/ VDE 0837.
The unit only accepts standard 12-cm CDs.
Media sourceRequirements for playing in
the unit
Audio CDs (up
to 80 minutes).– CD Digital Audio specification.
CD-ROM, CD-R,
CD-RW up to max.
700 MB (mega-
bytes) in accord-
ance with ISO
9660 or Joliet file
system.
– MP3 files (.mp3) with bitrates of
between 48 and 320 kbit/s or with
variable bitrate.
– Playlists in the formats PLS and
M3U.
– Playlists no larger than 20 kB
and containing no more than 250
links.
– Max. 32 playlists on a data medi-
um.
– File names not longer than 64
characters.
– Folder structures with a maxi-
mum of 10 levels.
– Max. 120 folders and
max. 500 files on a data medium.
AUX : External au-
dio source.– 3.5-mm connector jack for the
emission of connectable audio
››› page 16. Restrictions and notes
C
ont
amin
ation, exposure to high tempera-
tures and mechanical damage may render a
data medium unusable. Please observe the
manufacturer's instructions.
Variations in the quality of data media pro-
duced by different manufacturers can lead to
problems during playback.
Please observe copyright laws.
12

Audio mode
SD card playback Fig. 16
SD card slot. Folder display. Fig. 17
SD card slot. Track display. ●
Insert the SD card with the cut corner facing
up and the s ign on the l
ef
t into the SD card
slot ››› Fig. 1 2 .
● Press the MEDIA unit button.
Pl a
y
back of the media source last played is
resumed. To play an SD card, press the button.
In the f
o
l
der display, navigate with the func-
tion button and the adjust button ›››
Fig. 1 14 . Press
to access a higher fold-
er l ev
el
and turn the adjust button to select
the desired folder ››› Fig. 16.
To switch to the next or previous track, press
one of the keys on the unit or
›››
Fig. 1 1 .
K eep one of
the arr
ow buttons pressed to for-
ward or rewind playback.
While playing the SD card, the following func-
tion buttons are available on the bottom
edge of the screen. The active function but-
tons are highlighted.
Function button: Meaning
To change the main directory of the SD card.
To access a higher folder level.
To begin playing. It can also be pressed to
pause playback.
Random play
››› page 17.
To repeat a folder or track. The symbol indi-
cates that the track being played is being re-
peated ››› page 17. Eject SD card
The c
onnect
ed d
ata media must be prepared
for disconnection before it can be removed.
● Press the Infotainment button MENU to
open the m ain menu System setup
.●
Select Safely remove the source ,
then the
SD Card . After correctly ejecting
the data storage device from the system, the
function button becomes inactive (grey col-
our).
● The SD card can be ejected now.
External data storage device connec-
ted through the USB por
t Depending on the country and the unit, there
m
a
y
be one or several USB ports in the
vehicle.
The location of the USB ports depends on
the vehicle in question ››› Booklet Instruc-
tions manual, chapter Storage compartment.
Audio files on an external data medium con-
nected to the USB port can be played and
controlled via the Infotainment system.
Where this manual refers to external data
storage devices, this means USB mass stor-
age devices containing supported audio
files, such as MP3 players, iPods™ and USB
sticks.
Only compatible audio files are shown. Other
files are ignored. »
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Audio mode
The remaining operations for handling exter-
n al
d
ata media (change of track, track selec-
tion and activating playback modes) are per-
formed similarly to those of the other audio
sources (e.g “Playing SD card”) ››› page 15.
Instructions and restrictions
The number of USB ports as well as their
compatibility with Apple™ devices and other
media players depends on the unit.
The USB port supplies the usual USB volt-
age of 5 volts for a USB connection.
Due to the large number of different data me-
dia and various iPod™, iPad™ and iPhone™
generations available, it is not possible to
guarantee error-free operation of all func-
tions described here.
Take into account all other instructions and
limitations regarding requirements for media
sources ››› page 12.
Disconnecting
The connected data media must be prepared
for disconnection before it can be removed.
● Press the Infotainment button MENU , then
pr e
s
s System settings .
● Select Saf
ely
r
emove the source , then the
USB . After correctly ejecting the data stor-
ag e dev ic
e from the system, the function but-
ton becomes inactive (grey colour). ●
Now the dat
a storage device can be discon-
nected.
External audio source connected to
the AUX-IN mu
ltimedia socket Depending on the level of vehicle equipment,
there i
s
an AUX-IN multimedia socket on the
radio front ››› Fig. 1 5 in the stowage com-
par tment
on the front passenger side, in the
centre console, or in the armrest between the
two front seats.
The AUX-IN multimedia socket can only be
used with a 3.5 mm jack plug.
An external audio source connected to it can
only be played over the vehicle speakers, but
cannot be controlled via the radio.
The AUX-IN multimedia socket should be acti-
vated in the system setting ›››
page 18 in
order for it to appear in the Media selection
menu ›››
page 13.
Connecting an external audio source to the
AUX-IN multimedia socket
● Reduce the base volume on the radio.
● Connect the external audio source to the
AUX -IN mu
ltimedia socket.
● Start playback on the external audio
source. ●
In M
edia mode, pr
ess the MEDIA unit but-
t on t
o di
splay the selection menu for availa-
ble media sources ››› page 13.
● Press the function button .
The outp ut
volume of a connected external
audio source should be adjusted to that of
the other audio sources.
Adjusting the output volume
If you need to increase the output volume for
the external audio source, first lower the
base volume on the radio.
If the sound from the external audio source is
too low, increase the output volume on the
external audio source if possible. If this is not
enough, set the input volume in the system
settings to level 2 or level 3
››› page 18.
If the sound from the connected external au-
dio source is too loud or distorted, lower the
output volume on the external audio source if
possible. If this is not enough, change the in-
put volume to level 2 or level 1 . Note
● If p l
ayback of the external audio source fin-
ishes or if the connector of the AUX-IN multi-
media socket is unplugged, the radio will re-
main in the AUX menu.16