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Infotainment system159The availability of this function
depends on the smartphone. For more information on compatibility,
see our website.
Usage
Activating speech recognition Note
Speech recognition is not available
during an active phone call.
1. 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 Info Display. It is
highly recommended to follow the
wording suggestions of the
system.
Do not talk when the speech
recognition symbol is red and no
beep sound has been heard.2. As soon as the speech recognition is ready for voice
input, a beep is heard. The
speech recognition symbol
changes to green.
3. Start now with a voice command to initiate a system function (e.g.
playing a preset radio station).
Adjusting the volume of voice
prompts
Turn ) on the control panel or press
À or Á on the steering wheel
upwards or downwards during a voice prompt.
Interrupting a voice prompt
A voice prompt can be interrupted by
briefly pressing w on the steering
wheel.
A beep is heard immediately, the
speech recognition symbol changes
to green, and a command can be
stated without having to wait.Cancelling a dialogue sequence
There are various ways to cancel a
dialogue sequence and to deactivate
the speech recognition:
● Say " Cancel".
● Press n on the steering wheel.
● Press ; on the control panel.
● Select & or < in the help menu.
In the following situations, a dialogue sequence is automatically cancelled:
● If you do not say any command for a certain period of time.
● If you say commands that are not
recognised by the system.
Operation via speech commands The speech recognition can
understand direct commands stating
the application and the action.
For best results: ● Listen for the voice prompt and wait for the beep or the green
speech recognition symbol
before saying a command or
replying.
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160Infotainment system● Say "Help" or read the example
commands on the screen.
● The voice prompt can be interrupted by pressing w again.
● Wait for the beep and the green speech recognition symbol then
speak the command naturally,
not too fast, not too slow. Use short and direct commands.
Note
If the system provides several
suggestions, the selection is to be
done manually and the speech
recognition symbol flashes red and green when scrolling the list.
In case of complex commands or
when information is missing, the
system starts a dialogue sequence.
When searching for a "Point of
Interest", only major chains may be
selected by name. Chains are
businesses with at least 20 locations.
For other POIs, say the name of a
category, e.g. "Restaurants",
"Shopping centres", or "Hospitals".Help command
After saying " Help", the help prompt
for the current screen is read aloud.
Additionally, the prompt is displayed
on the screen.
To interrupt the help prompt, press w.
A beep is heard. A command can be
said again.
Voice pass-thru application
Activating speech recognition
Press and hold s on the steering
wheel until a speech recognition icon
is displayed.
Adjusting the volume of voice
prompts
Turn ) on the control panel or press
À or Á on the steering wheel
upwards or downwards during a voice prompt.
Deactivating speech recognition
Press n on the steering wheel. The
speech recognition session is ended.Phone
General information
Not every mobile phone fully supports
the phone function. Therefore,
deviations from the range of functions
described below are possible.
Phone main menu ● Favourites : List of favourite
contacts.
● Keypad : Phone numbers can be
entered and dialed.
● Recent : List of recent phone
calls.
● Contacts : List of contacts.
● Phones : Overview of connected
and disconnected phones.
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Infotainment system161Bluetooth connection
Pairing a phone To pair a mobile phone, proceed asfollows:
1. Enable Bluetooth on the mobile phone and ensure it is visible for
other devices.
2. In the phone menu on the Info Display, select the Phones tab.
3. If no phone is paired yet, touch Connect Phone .
4. Touch Add Phone .
5. Select the Infotainment system from the Bluetooth device list on
the mobile phone.
6. Compare and confirm the shown code on the mobile phone and on
the Info Display. Touch Pair on the
Info Display.
Some mobile phones require
access to certain phone features, follow the instructions.
Once the mobile phone is
successfully paired, it will be
connected automatically and shown
as Connected .Connecting
If several paired mobile phones enter
the range of the system at the same
time:
● only the phone first detected by the system will be connected
automatically or
● the mobile phone assigned as First to Connect is connected
automatically or
● Secondary Phone is enabled and
two phones are allowed to
connect at the same time
First to Connect
Assign a phone as First to Connect:
1. In the phone menu on the Info Display, select Phones.
2. Touch / next to the paired mobile
phone to open the settings menu.
3. Enable First to Connect .
Secondary Phone
It is possible to connect a second mobile phone alongside the primary
phone to the system.Allow two phones to connect at the
same time via Bluetooth:
1. In the phone menu on the Info Display, select Phones.
2. Touch / next to the paired mobile
phone to open the settings menu.
3. Enable Secondary Phone .
The phone that has been connected
first will automatically be assigned as
primary phone. The primary phone is
able to operate outgoing calls and to
receive incoming calls. It also
provides access to its contact list.
The secondary phone is only able to
receive incoming calls via the
Infotainment system. However, it is
possible to operate an outgoing call
via the secondary mobile phone itself,
but using the vehicle's microphone.
Switching mobile phone
assignment
It is possible to switch the phone
assignment of the mobile phones
from either primary to secondary
phone or vice versa.
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162Infotainment systemPrecondition is that Secondary
Phone is enabled for both mobile
phones.
To switch the mobile phone
assignment:
1. In the phone menu on the Info Display, select Phones.
2. Touch on the respective mobile phone.
3. The mobile phone assignment changes from either primary to
secondary phone or vice versa.
When First to Connect is enabled for
one mobile phone, this phone will
automatically be connected as
primary phone.
Disconnecting a connected
mobile phone
1. In the phone menu on the Info Display, select Phones.
2. Touch / next to the paired mobile
phone to open the settings menu.
3. Touch Disconnect .Deleting a paired mobile phone
1. In the phone menu on the Info Display, select Phones.
2. Touch / next to the paired mobile
phone to open the settings menu.
3. Touch Forget Phone .
Using smartphone applications
The phone projection applications
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
display selected applications from a
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 Android phone: Download the
Android Auto application to the
smartphone from the Google Play
Store.
iPhone ®
: Make sure Siri ®
is activated
on the smartphone.Activating phone projection in the
settings menu
Press ;, select Settings on the
homescreen and go to Apps.
Scroll through the list and select
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto .
Make sure the respective application is activated.
Connecting the mobile phone
Connect the smartphone to the USB
port via an original cable provided by
the manufacturer of the smartphone.
Returning to the Infotainment
screen
Press ;.
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Climate control163Climate controlClimate control systems.............163
Air conditioning system ...........163
Electronic climate control system .................................... 166
Auxiliary heater ........................172
Air vents ..................................... 172
Adjustable air vents .................172
Fixed air vents ......................... 173
Maintenance .............................. 173
Air intake ................................. 173
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 174
Service .................................... 174Climate control systems
Air conditioning system
Illustration shows functions which
may not be available for your
particular vehicle.
Controls for: ● Fan speed E
● Temperature TEMP
● Air distribution w, x and y
● Air conditioning A/C
● Demisting and defrosting á
● Air recirculation n
● External air 5
● Heated rear window and exterior
mirrors b
● Heated windscreen ,
● Heated seats ß
Some changes of settings are
indicated briefly in the Info-Display.
Activated functions are indicated by
the LED in the respective button.
Fan speed E
Adjust the air flow by turning Z to the
desired speed.clockwise:increaseanti-clockwise:decrease
Temperature TEMP
Adjust the temperature by turning
TEMP to the desired temperature.
red area:warmerblue area:colder
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
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164Climate controlAir distribution w x y
Press:w:to windscreen and front door
windowsx:to head area and rear seats via
adjustable air ventsy:to front and rear foot well and
windscreen
Combinations are possible.
Air conditioning A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. Cooling is only functional
when the engine is running and
climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
Activated cooling may inhibit
Autostops. Stop-start system 3 180.Demisting and defrosting the
windows á
● Press á: fan automatically
switches to higher speed, the air
distribution is directed towards
the windscreen.
● Set temperature controller TEMP to warmest level.
● Switch on air conditioning A/C if
required.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
● Switch on heated windscreen , if available.
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Climate control165● Open side air vents as requiredand direct them towards the doorwindows.
● For maximum demisting and defrosting set fan speed to
highest level.
Note
If á is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until á is pressed again.
If á is pressed while the engine is in
an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 180.
Air recirculation system nPress n to activate air recirculation
mode, LED is indicated.
Select air recirculation to assist in
cooling the interior or in blocking
outside odours or exhaust.
Press n again to deactivate air
recirculation mode.
On version without heated
windscreen, press 5 to deactivate
air recirculation. External air mode is activated.9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air conditions, the windscreen may mist
up from outside when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and deactivate w.
External air mode 5
Press 5 to activate external air
mode, LED is indicated.
Press n to activate air recirculation
mode. External air mode is
deactivated.
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166Climate controlMaximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
● Switch on air conditioning A/C.
● Press n for air recirculation
system on.
● Press x for air distribution.
● Set temperature control TEMP to
coldest level.
● Set fan speed E to highest level.
● Open all vents.
Version with heated
windscreen ,
If the vehicle is equipped with heated
windscreen, button 5 is replaced by
button ,.
Heated rear window and exterior mirrors b
3 42
Heated windscreen ,
3 43.
Heated seats q
3 54.
Electronic climate control
system
The dual zone climate control allows
different temperatures for driver side
and front passenger side.
In automatic mode, temperature, fan
speed and air distribution are
regulated automatically.
Illustration shows functions which
may not be available for your
particular vehicle.