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74External devicesExternal devicesGeneral information.....................74
Playing audio ............................... 75
Displaying pictures ....................... 75
Using smartphone applications ...76General information
A USB port is located in the centre
console.Caution
To protect the system, do not use
a USB hub.
Note
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 the
USB port.
The Infotainment system can play
audio files or show picture files
contained in USB devices.
When connected to a USB port,
various functions of the devices
mentioned above can be operated via the controls and menus of the
Infotainment system.
Note
Not all auxiliary devices are
supported by the Infotainment
system.
Connecting / disconnecting a device Connect one of the devices
mentioned above to a USB port. If
required, use the appropriate
connection cable. The music function
starts automatically.
Note
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 a USB device, select
another function and then remove the USB device.Caution
Avoid disconnecting the device
during playback. This may
damage the device or the
Infotainment system.
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External devices75Bluetooth audio streamingStreaming allows you to listen to
music from your smartphone.
For a detailed description on how to
establish a Bluetooth connection
3 81.
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 74.
If device already connected, but
playback of stored music files not
active:Press b, select SOURCES and then
select the respective source.
Playback of the audio tracks starts
automatically.
Playback functionsInterrupting and resuming playback
Touch 5 to interrupt playback. The
screen button changes to 4.
Touch 4 to resume playback.Playing the previous or next track
Touch P or Q.Fast forwarding and rewinding
Touch and hold P or Q. 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
Select OPTIONS and touch the
Random icon repeatedly:
j : play tracks of currently selected
list (album, artist, etc.) in random
order.
k : play tracks of currently
selected list (album, artist, etc.) in normal playback mode.Repeating tracks
Select OPTIONS and touch the
Repeat icon n repeatedly to select
one of the following options:
● repeat tracks of currently selected list (album, artist, etc.)
● repeat tracks of currently selected list (album, artist, etc.)
once
● play tracks of currently selected list (album, artist, etc.) in normal
playback mode
Displaying pictures
You can view pictures stored on a
USB device.
Activating the picture viewer Connecting the USB device 3 74.
If device already connected, but
picture viewer not active:
Press d, select Photos and choose
the desired folder and picture.
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82PhoneOn the Bluetooth device:
enter the PIN code and confirm your input.
The Infotainment system and
the device are paired.
5. The phone book is downloaded automatically to the Infotainment
system. Depending on the phone,
the Infotainment system must be
allowed access to the phone
book. If required, confirm the
messages displayed on the
Bluetooth device.
If this function is not supported by the Bluetooth device, a
corresponding message is
displayed.
Operations on paired devices Press a, select TEL and then select
Bluetooth connection .
A list of all paired devices is
displayed.
Changing the Bluetooth profile
settings
Touch % next to the desired paired
device.Activate or deactivate the profile
settings as desired and confirm your
settings.
Connecting a paired device
Devices which are paired but not
connected are identified by X.
Select the desired device to connect
it.
Disconnecting a device The currently connected device is
identified by W.
Select the device to disconnect it.
Deleting a paired device
Touch f in the upper right corner of
the screen to display f icons next to
each paired device.
Touch f next to the Bluetooth device
you want to delete and confirm the
displayed message.
Operation As soon as a connection via
Bluetooth has been set up between your mobile phone and theInfotainment system, you can operate many functions of your mobile phone
via the Infotainment system.
Note
In the hands-free mode, mobile
phone operation is still possible, e.g.
taking a call or adjusting the volume.
After setup of a connection between
the mobile phone and the
Infotainment system, mobile phone
data is transmitted to the Infotainment
system. This can take some time
depending on the mobile phone and
the amount of data to be transferred.
During this period, operation of the
mobile phone via the Infotainment
system is possible only to a limited extent.
Note
Not every mobile phone fully
supports the phone function.
Therefore, deviations from the range of functions described below are
possible.
Phone main menu
Press a to display the phone main
menu.
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Audio97Traffic announcements can be
activated or deactivated in the radio
settings :.
RDS switching When RDS switching is activated, the
Infotainment system always tunes
into the best receivable broadcasting
frequency of the currently active radio station.
RDS switching can be activated or
deactivated in the radio settings :.
External devices A USB port for the connection of
external devices is located next to the
Info Display.
When an external audio source (via
USB or Bluetooth) is connected and
selected as audio source, the
following symbols will be displayed on the audio screen:5:Interrupt playback.4:Resume playback.n:Display the tracklist.*:Display the library (folders,
artists, albums, playlists,
songs).In the library *, the tracks can be
sorted by artist, album etc.
When a folder is selected in the library * , only the tracks of the
corresponding folder are displayed in
the tracklist n.
The following playback functions can
be activated in the media settings ::Repeat:Repeat the tracks of the
current list.Shuffle:Play tracks in random
order.
Audio settings
To adjust the audio settings,
touch : on the audio screen and
select Audio settings . The following
settings can be adjusted:
● Activate / deactivate speed compensated volume
● Activate / deactivate touch tones
● Adjust sound distribution
● Adjust ambience, bass and treble
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100PhoneBluetooth 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. On the Info Display, select Telephone I Manage devices .
3. Touch Add.
Mobile phones are being
searched.
4. Select the desired mobile 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 OK on the
Info Display.
Alternatively, a number pad might
appear on the Info Display. Enter
the code that is shown on the
mobile phone.Some mobile phones require
access to certain phone features,
follow the instructions.
7. Determine whether the mobile phone is to be connected for the
phone function and music
streaming.
Once the mobile phone is
successfully paired, it will be
connected automatically and shown
as connected.
If the mobile phone is connected for
the phone function, a will be
displayed in the list of paired devices.
If the mobile phone is connected for
music streaming, p will be displayed
in the list of paired devices.
Disconnecting and connecting a
mobile phone
1. In the phone menu on the Info Display, select Bluetooth.
2. To disconnect the currently connected mobile phone, touch
the corresponding mobile phone
and select Yes.The mobile phone is
disconnected.
3. To connect another paired mobile
phone, touch the corresponding
mobile phone and select Yes.
The mobile phone is connected.
Deleting a paired mobile phone 1. In the phone menu on the Info Display, select Bluetooth I
Manage devices .
2. Touch Delete.
3. Select the desired mobile phone.
4. Touch Yes.
The mobile phone is deleted.