External devices73External devicesGeneral information.....................73
Playing audio ............................... 74
Displaying pictures ....................... 75
Using smartphone applications ...75General information
A USB port is located in the centre
console.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 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.
Notice
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.
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 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.
74External devicesBluetooth 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
Playing audio via USB or
Bluetooth
Activating the music function
Connecting the USB or Bluetooth
device 3 73.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
External devices75Playing audio via the AUX input
Depending on the version, in the
glovebox there is an AUX socket for
the connection of external audio
sources.
Notice
The socket must always be kept
clean and dry.
It is possible, for example, to connect a portable CD player with a 3.5 mm
jack plug to the AUX input.
Displaying pictures
You can view pictures stored on a
USB device.
Activating the picture viewer
Connecting the USB device 3 73.
If device already connected, but
picture viewer not active:
Press d, select Photos and choose
the desired folder and picture.
Touch the screen to display the menu
bar.
Viewing the previous or next
picture
Touch f or g .
Starting or stopping a slide show
Select 4 to view the pictures stored
on the USB device in a slide show.
Touch 5 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 Info Display 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.
76External devicesConnecting the smartphoneiPhone
Connect the phone to the USB port
3 73.
If the phone is already connected via
Bluetooth, upon connecting to the
USB port and launching Apple
CarPlay, the Bluetooth connection
will disconnect. After disconnecting
the USB connection, the phone will be connected via Bluetooth again.Android phone
Connect the phone via Bluetooth
3 81 and then connect the phone to
the USB port 3 73.
Starting phone projection
If phone projection is not starting
automatically, press a and then
touch Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto .
The phone projection screen
displayed depends on your
smartphone and software version.
Returning to the Infotainment screen
Press, e.g., the b button on the
control panel.
Phone81interference is caused by the
mobile phone or if dangerous
situations can occur.
Bluetooth
The phone function is certified by theBluetooth 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. Press a 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:
Confirm the messages on the
Infotainment system and the Bluetooth device.
● If SSP (secure simple pairing) is not supported:
On the Infotainment system: a message is displayed
asking you to enter a PIN
code on your Bluetooth
device.
104External devicesExternal devicesGeneral information...................104
Playing audio ............................. 105General information
USB port
In the centre console, there is a USB
port for the connection of external
audio data sources.
Notice
The socket must always be kept
clean and dry.
Connecting a USB device
An MP3 player, USB device or SD
card (via USB connector / adapter)
can be connected to the USB port. A
USB hub is not supported. If required,
use the appropriate connection cable.
Notice
Not all auxiliary devices are
supported by the Infotainment
system. Check the compatibility list
on our website.
When connected to the USB port,
various functions of the above
devices can be operated via the
controls and menus of the
Infotainment system.The Infotainment system
automatically creates playlists upon connection.
Disconnecting a USB device
Press aSRC to select a different
audio source and then remove the
USB storage device.Caution
Avoid disconnecting the device
during playback. This may
damage the device or the
Infotainment system.
File formats
The audio equipment supports
different audio file formats.
Bluetooth music
Connecting a Bluetooth device
Bluetooth enabled audio sources
(e.g. music mobile phones, MP3
players featuring Bluetooth, etc.) can
be connected wirelessly to the
Infotainment system.
External devices105The external Bluetooth device must
be paired to the Infotainment system
3 109.
If the device is paired but not
connected to the Infotainment
system, establish the connection via
the Connections management menu:
Press MENU and then select
Connections . Select Connections
management and then choose the
desired Bluetooth device to enter a
submenu.
To serve as audio source, the device
must be connected as media player.
Select Connect media player or
Connect telephone + media player as
desired. The device is connected.
Disconnecting a Bluetooth device
Press MENU and then select
Connections . Select Connections
management and then choose the
desired Bluetooth device to enter a
submenu.
Select Disconnect media player to
disconnect the device only as
Bluetooth audio source. In this case,
the connection for the telephone
function remains active.To completely disconnect the device,
select Disconnect telephone + media
player .
Select Yes in the message and press
OK .
Playing audio
Playing audio via the USB port
Activating the USB music function
If the device is not yet connected to
the Infotainment system, connect the
device.
The Infotainment system
automatically switches to USB music
mode.
If the device is already connected,
repeatedly press aSRC to change to
USB music mode.
Playback of the audio tracks starts automatically.Playing the next or previous track
Press g to play the next track.
Press f to play the previous track.
Fast forwarding and rewinding
Press and hold f or g . Release
to return to normal playback mode.
Playing the next or previous folder/
artist/playlist
Press Z to play the next folder, artist,
album, or playlist depending on the
track listing options.
Press Y to play the previous folder,
artist, album, or playlist depending on
the track listing options.
Browse menu
Using the browse menu, you can
search for a track via categories.Browse function
To display the browse list, press
LIST . The tracks are sorted in
categories of folders, genres, artists,
and playlists.
Select the desired categories and
choose a track. Select the track to
start playback.
106External devicesChoice of track listing
Press and hold LIST to display a
selection menu. Scroll through the list
and select the desired track listing
option. The browse menu is changed
accordingly.
Notice
Depending on the metadata stored
on the device, not all track listing
options may be available.
Notice
This function can also be changed
via the multimedia menus. Press
MENU and then select Multimedia.
USB music menu
In the USB music menu, you can set
the play mode for the tracks on the
device connected.
Activate the USB music mode and then press OK to display the USB
music menu.
Activate the desired play mode.
Normal : The songs of the album,
folder or playlist chosen are played in the usual order.Random : The songs of the album,
folder or playlist chosen are played in
random order.
Random all : All tracks stored on the
device connected are played in
random order.
Repeat : The album, folder or playlist
chosen is played repeatedly.
Playing audio via Bluetooth
Activating the USB music function
If the device is not yet connected to
the Infotainment system, connect the
device 3 109.
The Infotainment system
automatically switches to Bluetooth
music mode.
If the device is already connected,
repeatedly press aSRC to change to
Bluetooth music mode.
If music playback does not start
automatically, it may be required to
start the audio files from the Bluetooth device.
Playing the next or previous track
Press g to play the next track.
Press f to play the previous track.Playing audio via the AUX input
Depending on the version, in the
glovebox there is an AUX socket for
the connection of external audio
sources.
Notice
The socket must always be kept
clean and dry.
It is possible, for example, to connect a portable CD player with a 3.5 mm
jack plug to the AUX input.