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Radio23Radio data system (RDS)
RDS is a service of FM stations that considerably facilitates the finding of
the desired station and its fault-free
reception.
Advantages of RDS ● On the display, the programme name of the station appears
instead of its frequency.
● During a station search, the Infotainment system tunes in to
RDS stations only.
● The Infotainment system always tunes into the best receivable
broadcasting frequency of the set station by means of AF
(alternative frequency).
● Depending on the station that is received, the Infotainment
system displays radio text that
can contain e.g. information on
the current programme.RDS configuration
In the radio main menu select
OPTIONS and then select Radio
settings to open the menu for RDS
configuration.
Activating RDS
Select General and then activate
Station follow .
If Alternative frequency is activated,
RDS is displayed in the bottom line of
the radio main menu.
Radio text
If RDS is activated, information on the radio programme currently active or
the music track currently playing are
displayed below the programme
name.
To show or hide the information,
activate or deactivate Display radio
text .
Traffic announcements
Many RDS stations broadcast traffic
news. If the traffic announcements
function is activated, radio or media
playback is interrupted for the
duration of a traffic announcement.Select Announcements and then
activate or deactivate Traffic
announcement .
If Traffic announcement is activated,
TA is displayed in the bottom line of
the radio main menu.
Digital audio broadcasting
DAB broadcasts radio stations
digitally.
DAB stations are indicated by the
programme name instead of the
broadcasting frequency.
General information ● With DAB, several radio programmes (services) can bebroadcast on a single ensemble.
● Besides high-quality digital audio
services, DAB is also able to
transmit programme-associated
data and a multitude of other data services including travel andtraffic information.

CD Player25CD PlayerGeneral information.....................25
Usage .......................................... 25General information
A CD player for the playback of audio CDs and MP3 CDs is located in the
glovebox.Caution
Under no circumstances place
DVDs, single-CDs with a diameter
of 8 cm or shaped CDs in the audio
player.
You must not put any stickers on
CDs. These discs can get jammed in the CD drive and ruin the player. Replacement of the device will
then be necessary.
Usage
Starting CD playback
Push an audio or MP3 CD with the
labelled side facing upwards into the
CD slot until it is pulled in.
CD playback starts automatically and the CD main menu is displayed.
If a CD is already inserted, but the CD main menu is not active:
Press AUDIO , select SOURCES and
then select CD.
CD playback is started.
Operation
For a detailed description of playback
functions for music tracks 3 27.
Removing a CD
Press R. The CD is pushed out of the
CD slot.
If the CD is not removed after
ejection, it will be drawn back in after
a few seconds.

26External devicesExternal devicesGeneral information.....................26
Playing audio ............................... 27
Displaying pictures ....................... 28
Using smartphone applications ...29General information
Two USB ports for the connection of
external devices are located in the
centre console behind a cover.Caution
To protect the system, do not use
a USB hub.
Notice
The USB ports must always be kept clean and dry.
USB ports
An MP3 player, USB device, SD card (via USB connector/adapter) or
smartphone can be connected to
each USB port.
The Infotainment system can play
audio files or show picture files
contained in USB storage devices.
When connected to the USB port,
various functions of the devices
mentioned above can be operated via
the controls and menus of the
Infotainment system.
Notice
Not all auxiliary devices are
supported by the Infotainment
system.
Notice
If two USB ports available: To use
the phone projection feature 3 29
of the Infotainment system, you
need to connect your smartphone to
the USB port labelled with Ç.
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 is
connected, a corresponding error
message appears and the
Infotainment system automatically
switches to the previous function.
To disconnect the USB device, select
another function and then remove the
USB storage device.

External devices27Caution
Avoid disconnecting the device
during playback. This may
damage the device or the
Infotainment system.
Bluetooth audio streaming
Streaming allows you to listen to
music from your smartphone.
For a detailed description on how to
establish a Bluetooth connection
3 45.
If audio playback does not start
automatically, it may be necessary to
start the playback on the smartphone.
First adjust the volume on your
smartphone (to a high level). Then
adjust the volume of Infotainment
system.
File formats
The audio equipment supports
different file formats.
Playing audio
Activating the music function
Connecting the USB or Bluetooth
device 3 26.
If device already connected, but
playback of stored music files not
active:
Press AUDIO , select SOURCES and
then select the respective source.
Playback of the audio tracks starts
automatically.Playback functions
Interrupting and resuming playback
Touch = to interrupt playback. The
screen button changes to l.
Touch l to resume playback.
Playing the previous or next track
Touch < or >.
Fast forwarding and rewinding
Touch and hold < or >. 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 button repeatedly to toggle
between the available random
modes.
” : play tracks of currently selected
list (album, artist, etc.) in random
order.
æ : play all tracks stored on
connected device in random order.
Ý : play tracks of currently selected
list (album, artist, etc.) in normal
playback mode.

28External devicesRepeating tracks
Touch button repeatedly to switch
repeat mode on or off.
– : repeat tracks of currently selected
list (album, artist, etc.).
Þ : play tracks of currently selected
list (album, artist, etc.) in normal
playback mode.
Browse music functions
(only available for devices connected via USB)
You can have your music files sorted
according to different criteria. Two
options are available for browsing the
music files stored on the connected
USB device.
Browsing via main menu
If you want to change the currently
active USB source, select
SOURCES and then select the
desired source. The respective main
menu is displayed.Select the button showing the
currently selected sorting criteria, e.g. Sort: Album or Sort: Artist , and then
select the desired new sorting criteria.
A sorting process is performed.
Select List and then select the desired
track.
Playback of the selected track is
started.
Browsing via device menu
Select OPTIONS and then select
Music files .
If you want to change the currently
active USB source, select Other.
Select the desired sorting criteria, e.g.
Albums or Artists , and then select the
desired track.
Playback of the selected track is started.
Displaying pictures You can view pictures stored on a
USB device.
Activating the picture viewer Connecting the USB device 3 26.If device already connected, but
picture viewer not active:
Press AUDIO , select OPTIONS and
then select Managing photos .
Select the desired picture.
A slide show of all stored picture files
starts automatically.
Touch the screen to display the menu
bar.
Function buttons
Viewing the previous or next picture
Touch l or m.

External devices29Starting or stopping a slide show
Select l to view the pictures stored
on the USB device in a slide show.
Touch / to end the slide show.
Using smartphone applications
Phone projection
The phone projection applications
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
display selected apps from your
smartphone on the Infotainment
screen and allow their operation
directly via the Infotainment controls.
Check with the device's manufacturer if this function is compatible with your
smartphone and if this application is
available in the country you are in.
Preparing the smartphone
iPhone ®
: Make sure Siri ®
is activated
on your phone.
Android phone: Download the
Android Auto app to your phone from
the Google Play™ Store.Connecting the smartphoneiPhone
Connect the phone to the USB port 3 26.
If the phone is already connected via
Bluetooth, upon connecting to the
USB port and launching Apple
CarPlay , the Bluetooth connection
will disconnect.Android phone
Connect the phone via Bluetooth
3 45 and then connect the phone to
the USB port 3 26.
Starting phone projection
Press Ì and then touch CarPlay or
AndroidAuto .
The phone projection screen
displayed depends on your
smartphone and software version.
Returning to the Infotainment screen
Press, e.g., the AUDIO button on the
control panel.

42Speech recognitionE.g., if the display is currently set to
English and you want to enter the
name of a city located in France, you
need to change the display language
to French.
For changing the display language,
see "Language" in chapter "System
settings" 3 18.Input order for destination addresses
The order in which the parts of an
address need to be entered using the speech recognition system is
dependent on the country where the
destination is located.
If the speech recognition system
rejects your address entry, repeat the
command with a different order of the
address parts.
Voice pass-thru application
The voice pass-thru application of the
Infotainment system allows access to the speech recognition commands on
your smartphone.
Voice pass-through is available via
the phone projection applications
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
3 29.
Usage
Embedded speech recognition
Activating speech recognition Notice
Speech recognition is not available
during an active phone call.Activation via the w button on the
steering wheel
Press w on the steering wheel.
The audio system mutes, a voice
output message prompts you to say a command, and help menus with the
most important commands currently
available are shown on the display.
As soon as the speech recognition is
ready for voice input, a beep is heard.
You can now say a voice command to initiate a system function (e.g. playing
a preset radio station).
Adjusting the volume of voice
prompts
Press volume button on the steering wheel upwards (increase volume)
À or downwards (decrease volume)
Á .
Interrupting a voice prompt
As an experienced user, you can
interrupt a voice prompt by briefly
pressing w on the steering wheel.
Alternatively you can say "Set
dialogue mode as expert".
A beep is heard immediately, and a
command can be stated without
having to wait.
Cancelling a dialogue sequence
To cancel a dialogue sequence and
to deactivate the speech recognition,
press v on the steering wheel.
If you do not say any command for a
certain period of time, or if you say
commands that are not recognised by
the system, a dialogue sequence is
automatically cancelled.
Operation via speech commands
Follow the instructions given by voice output and shown on the display.

Phone45interference 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 can find further information about the specification on the internet at
http://www.bluetooth.com.
Bluetooth connection
Bluetooth is a radio standard for the
wireless connection of e.g. mobile
phones, smartphones or other
devices.
Pairing a device
During the pairing process, PIN code
exchange between the Bluetooth
device and the Infotainment system
and connection of the Bluetooth
devices to the Infotainment system
are carried out.
Important information
● Two paired Bluetooth devices can be connected to the
Infotainment system at the same
time. One device in hands-free mode, the other in audio
streaming mode, see description
on Bluetooth profile settings
below.
However, two devices cannot be
used in hands-free mode at the
same time.
● Pairing only needs to be carried out once, unless the device is
deleted from the list of paired
devices. If the device has been connected previously, the
Infotainment system establishes the connection automatically.
● Bluetooth operation considerably
drains the device's battery.
Therefore, connect the device to
the USB port for charging.Pairing a new device
1. Activate the Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth device. For further
information, see the operating
instructions for the Bluetooth
device.
2. If another Bluetooth device is already connected:
Press v, select OPTIONS , select
Bluetooth connection and then
touch o Search .
If no Bluetooth device is currently connected:
Press v and then touch Bluetooth
search .
A search for all Bluetooth devices
in the near environment is
performed.
3. Select the Bluetooth device you wish to pair from the displayed list.
4. Confirm the pairing procedure: ● If SSP (secure simple pairing) is supported: