26External devicesExternal devicesGeneral information.....................26
Playing audio ............................... 27
Displaying pictures ....................... 28
Using smartphone applications ...29General 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.
28External devicesBrowse 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.
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.
To select the AUX input as the audio
source, make sure that the AUX input
is activated in the Audio settings.
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 b, select OPTIONS and then
select Managing photos .
Select the desired picture.
A slide show of all stored picture files starts automatically.
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.
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.
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.