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Infotainment system127Disconnecting a device
To disconnect the USB device, 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 p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the
application overview screen.
Select Settings . Scroll to USB Auto
Launch and touch the screen button
next to the function.
To reactivate the function, touch the
screen button again.
Bluetooth
Devices 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 these devices.
When connected to the USB port,
various functions of the devices can
be operated via the controls and
menus of the Infotainment system.
Connecting and disconnecting a
device
For a detailed description on how to
establish a Bluetooth connection
3 134.
Manage Bluetooth devices
In the Bluetooth music menu, select
Menu to display the Bluetooth audio
menu and then select the Audio
settings tab. Select Manage
Bluetooth devices . The Devices list is
displayed.
For a detailed description 3 134.File formats and folders
The maximum capacity of a device
supported by the Infotainment system amounts to 5000 music files and15 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.
Note
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.
Audio files
The playable audio file formats are
MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2
Layer 3), WMA, AAC, AAC+, OGG,

128Infotainment systemWAF (PCM), AIFF, 3GPP (audio only)
and Audio Books (MP3, WMA, AAC,
AA).
The playlist formats recognised by
the system are ASX, M3U, PLS,
WPL, B4S and XSPF.
Picture files
The displayable picture file formats
are JPG, BMP, PNG and GIF.
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.
Playing audio Activating the music function
If the device is not yet connected to
the Infotainment system, connect the device 3 126.The respective audio main menu is
displayed automatically and playback is started.
Note
If you want a USB device to directly
start playback after connection,
make sure that USB Auto Launch is
activated in the Settings menu.
If playback is not started
automatically take the following
steps:
Press p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.
Select Audio to open the audio main
menu last selected.
Select Source and then activate the
desired media source to open the
respective audio main menu.
Playback of an audio track starts.
The following functions can be used
to operate the media source.
Depending on the device, some
functions may not be available.
Function buttons
Interrupting and resuming playback
Touch = to interrupt playback. The
screen button changes to l.
Touch l to resume playback.
Playing the next or previous track
Touch v to play the next track.
Touch t within the first seconds of
the track playing to return to the
previous track.

Infotainment system129Returning to the beginning of the
current track
Touch t after a few seconds of the
track playing.
Fast forwarding and rewinding
Touch and hold t or v. Release to
return to normal playback mode.
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.
Playing tracks repeatedly
Touch } and then select one of the
options in the drop-down menu.
Repeat all : All available files are
played repeatedly.
Repeat song : The song currently
playing is played repeatedly.
Repeat off : The repeat function is
deactivated.Browse audio function
Select Menu to display the respective
audio menu and then select the
Browse audio tab.
Different categories, in which the
songs are sorted, are displayed, e.g.
Playlists , Artists or Albums .
Select the desired category and
subcategory (if available). The
selected files are added to the
playlist.
Select the track to start playback.
To return from the audio menu to the audio main screen, select Now
playing .
Songs list
The songs list contains songs stored
on the active media source.
Depending on prior selections, songs of an album or playlist are displayed.If no selection has been made, all
songs are displayed in alphabetical
order.
Activate the = tab to display the
songs list. Select the desired song.
Favourites
Favourites of all audio sources can be stored manually in the favourites list.
The favourites list contains up to
15 favourites.
Storing a song
Activate the desired media source
and song.
Activate the < tab to display the
favourites list. Touch and hold the
desired list item for a few seconds.
The currently playing song is stored
to the list item.
Alternatively, select t on the screen
or in a list. The favourite is saved and
the screen button changes to s.

130Infotainment systemTo delete a song, fling the respective
list item to the right. The favourite is
wiped from the favourites list.
Alternatively, touch s. The favourite
is deleted from the list and the screen
button changes to t.
Retrieving songs
Activate the < tab to display the
favourites list.
Select the preset screen button on
which the desired song is stored.
Audio settings
Activate the desired audio source and then select Menu.
Select the Audio settings tab. Adjust
the settings as desired.
To return from the audio menu to the
audio main screen, select Now
playing .
Displaying pictures
You can view pictures from a USB
device connected to the USB port.Note
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 3 126.
Press p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.
Select Gallery to open the media
main menu.
Select y to open the picture main
menu to display a list of items stored on the USB device. Select the desired
picture. If this is stored within a folder, select the respective folder first.
Touch the screen to hide the menu
bar. Touch the screen again to
redisplay the menu bar.
Function buttons
Viewing the next or previous picture
Touch j to view the next picture.
Touch i to view the previous picture.
Rotating a picture
Select v to rotate the picture.
Zoom in on a picture Touch ½ to zoom in on a picture or to
return to its original size.

Infotainment system139Favourites
Contact favourites can be stored in
the phone favourites list.Storing favourites
Press p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.
Select Phone. Select the ^ tab in the
phone main menu.
Select t next to the contact you want
to store as favourite. The icon
changes to s and the contact
appears in the favourites list.
Select s again to delete the contact
from the favourites list. The icon
changes to t.
Note
The favourites list is not
synchronised with the phone
favourites. The favourites have to be added to the favourites list on the
Infotainment system.Retrieving favourites
Press p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.Select Phone. Select the < tab in the
phone main menu.
Select the desired favourite to initiate a phone call.
Redialling a number
The last dialled phone number can be
redialled.
Press p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.
Select Phone and then ? on the
screen.
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 p and then select 1 in the top
left corner of the screen to display the application overview screen.
Select Phone.
Touch and hold the respective digit on the keypad to initiate the call. For two-
digit speed dial numbers, select the
first digit and then touch and hold the second digit.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.
To answer the call, select v in the
message on top of the screen or
press w on the steering wheel.
The Z tab is activated displaying
information on the call.
Rejecting a call
To reject the call, select @ in the
message on top of the screen or
press n on the steering wheel.
Privacy settings
When a call comes in, a message is displayed on the Info Display
indicating the name and number of
the person calling (if available). If
Privacy is activated, information on
the caller is only shown in the cluster
display.

150Driving and operatingIf the vehicle will not start, place the
electronic key in the transmitter
pocket inside the centre console.
Starting and stopping the vehicle
3 151.Switching on the vehicle
With the vehicle off and the brake
pedal applied, pressing POWERm
once will switch on the vehicle. When 4 illuminates in the instrument
cluster, the vehicle is ready to be
driven. This could take up to
15 seconds at extremely cold
temperatures.Switching off the vehicle
With the vehicle in P, press
POWER m briefly in service mode or
when engine is running and vehicle is
stationary. Some functions remain
active until driver's door is opened.
If the vehicle is not in P when
switching off the vehicle, P will be
automatically engaged before the
vehicle is switched off.A chime will sound if the driver's door is opened while the vehicle is
switched on. Always press
POWER m to switch off the vehicle
before exiting the vehicle.Emergency shut off during driving
If the vehicle needs to be switched off during driving in case of emergency,
press POWER m for more than
2 seconds or press twice briefly within
5 seconds.
Starting and stopping the vehicle
3 151.
Service mode
This power mode is available for
service and diagnostics and to verify
the proper operation of the service
vehicle soon control indicator as may
be required for emission inspection
purposes.
With the vehicle switched off and the
brake pedal not applied, pressing and holding POWER m for more than
5 seconds will place the vehicle in service mode. The instruments and
audio systems will operate as they do when the vehicle is switched on, but
the vehicle will not be able to be
driven. The propulsion system will not start in service mode. Press
POWER m again to switch off the
vehicle.Caution
Service mode will discharge the
12 V vehicle battery. Do not use
service mode for an extended
period, or the vehicle may not
start.
Operation in case of failure
If the vehicle does not start due to a
low electronic key battery, a message
will be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
To still drive the vehicle, proceed as
follows:
1. Open the centre console and remove the small tray from the
centre console. Place the
electronic key in the pocket with
the buttons facing the bottom of
the vehicle.

264IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 210
Activating Bluetooth music .........128
Activating phone .........................137
Activating radio ........................... 120
Activating USB audio ..................128
Activating USB movie .................131
Activating USB picture ................130
Active emergency braking ..........170
Adjustable air vents ...................146
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........78
Airbag deactivation ................49, 78
Airbag label................................... 45 Airbag system .............................. 45
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 147
Air intake .................................... 147
Air vents...................................... 146
Antilock brake system ................ 158
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......79
Anti-theft alarm system ................29
Anti-theft locking system .............. 29
Appearance care ........................244
Armrest ................................... 40, 42
Armrest storage ........................... 58
Audio files ................................... 126
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................33
Automatic light control ...............100
Automatic locking ........................25Auto volume................................ 116
AUX Connecting device ..................126
General information ................126
B Basic operation ........................... 113
Battery discharge protection ......105
Battery gauge ............................... 74
Battery voltage ............................. 90
Belts.............................................. 42
Bluetooth Bluetooth connection ..............134
Bluetooth music menu ............128
Connecting device ..................126
General information ................126
Pairing ..................................... 134
Phone ...................................... 137
Bluetooth connection ..................134
Bonnet ....................................... 213
Brake fluid .......................... 216, 248
Brakes ............................... 158, 216
Brake system ............................... 79
Breakdown.................................. 242
BringGo ...................................... 132
Bulb replacement ....................... 220
C Call Functions during a call ............137
Incoming call ........................... 137

265Initiating a phone call..............137
Ring tone ................................. 137
Call history .................................. 137
Car wash mode .......................... 154
Central locking system ................20
Centre console storage ...............58
Changing tyre and wheel size ...236
Charge cord ................................ 205
Charge limit selection .................197
Charge mode selection ..............197
Charge rate selection .................197
Charging ..................................... 194
Charging override .......................197
Charging status .......................... 204
Charging system .......................... 78
Child locks ................................... 26
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 53
Child restraints.............................. 51
Child restraint systems ................51
Climate control ............................. 13
Clock............................................. 69
Control elements Infotainment system ................108
Steering wheel ........................ 108
Control elements overview .........108
Control indicators.......................... 77
Control of the vehicle .................149
Controls ........................................ 65
Convex shape .............................. 31Coolant ....................................... 214
Coolant and antifreeze ...............248
Cooling system ........................... 214
Cruise control ...................... 81, 164
Cupholders .................................. 57
Curtain airbag system .................. 49
D
DAB ............................................ 124
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...2
Daytime running lights ...............102
Declaration of conformity ............255
Delayed locking ............................ 25
Digital audio broadcasting ..........124
Directional tyres .......................... 231
Displaying pictures .....................130
Display settings ..................130, 131
Door open .................................... 82
Doors ............................................ 28
Drive modes ............................... 154
Driver assistance systems ..........164
Driver Information Centre .............82
Driving economically................... 148
Driving efficiency gauge ...............74
Driving hints ........................ 148, 149
E Electric adjustment ......................32
Electrical requirements ...............209
Electrical system......................... 223
Electrical system overload .........223Electric drive unit ..................14, 154
Electric parking brake ...........79, 159
Electric parking brake fault ...........79
Electric rate schedule .................197
Electric vehicle operation modes 154
Electronic climate control system 142
Electronic key system ...................19
Electronic Stability Control.......... 163
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............80
Electronic Stability Control off....... 80
Emergency call ........................... 136
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......212
Engine compartment fuse box ...225
Engine data ............................... 252
Entry lighting .............................. 105
Event data recorders ..................259
Exit lighting ................................ 105
Exterior care .............................. 244
Exterior light ................................. 81
Exterior lighting ......................10, 99
Exterior mirrors ............................. 31
F
File formats Audio files................................ 126
Movie files ............................... 126
Picture files.............................. 126
First aid kit ................................... 61
Fixed air vents ........................... 146