Composition Touch, Composition

Colour
Radio

MIB 2

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Radio
Stand: 21.08.2013
Englisch: 11.2013
Artikel-Nr.: 142.5R6.RCT.20

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FCC Compliance Statement [Level 4]

<North America>
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turn-ing the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution:
Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

<Canada>
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 “To prevent radio
interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away
from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is
installed outdoors is subject to licensing.”

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 «Pour

empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit
être utilisé à l'intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de
blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à l'extérieur, il doit
faire l'objet d'une licence.»

Operation is subject to the following two conditions :

(1) This device may not cause Interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Bluetooth Specification

Standard Bluetooth Version 2.1

Frequency Range 2400 ~ 2483.5 MHz

Output Power (Max.) +4 dBm Max.

 Table of Contents
About this manual ................ 2 Telephone control (PHONE)
Introduction to telephone control system . . 30
Introduction Description of telephone control system . . 34
Before using the unit for the first time . . . . . 3
Safety information for the infotainment Settings
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Menu and system settings (SETUP) . . . . . . 40
Overview of the control elements . . . . . . . . . 6 Sound and volume settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
General information on operating the unit . 7
Abbreviations ..................... 44
Audio mode
Radio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Index ................................ 45
Media mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Table of Contents 1
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About this manual
● An alphabetical index is included at the end of of the equipment described might not be fitted in
this manual. your vehicle. Your Volkswagen dealership can pro-
● A list of abbreviations explains technical abbre- vide more information on this.
viations and terms. All details provided in this manual correspond to
● Directions and positions (e.g. right, left, front, the information available at the time of going to
rear) are normally relative to the vehicle's direction print and apply only to factory-fitted infotainment
of travel. systems. Due to continuous technical improvement
● Illustrations help with orientation and should be of the infotainment system and possible updates to
regarded as a general guide. the unit's software, the displays and functions on
the infotainment system may differ from the details
● In right-hand drive vehicles the controls may given in this manual. No claims may be derived
sometimes be different to those displayed in illus- from the differing details, illustrations or descrip-
trations or described in the text. tions.
All equipment and models are described without Please ensure that this manual is in the vehicle if
indicating whether the equipment is optional or you lend or sell the vehicle to someone else. 
specific to the model type. This means that some

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 Introduction

Before using the unit for the first time

Before using the infotainment system for the first time, carry out the following steps. This will
enable you to use the infotainment system safely and make full use of the functions it provides:

 Observe safety notes  ⇒ page 3.

 Familiarise yourself with the controls for the infotainment system ⇒ page 7.
 In the System setup, reset the infotainment system to its original condition (factory settings)
⇒ page 40.
 Use suitable data storage devices for media mode ⇒ page 20. 

Safety information for the infotainment system

WARNING WARNING
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver External devices that are placed loose in the
is distracted. Operating the infotainment sys- vehicle or not properly secured can be flung
tem can distract you from the road. though the interior and cause injuries during
● Always drive carefully and responsibly. a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre, or in
the event of an accident.
● Select volume settings that allow signals
from outside the vehicle (such as emergency ● You should never position or attach an ex-
services sirens) to be easily heard at all ternal device on a door, on the windscreen or
times. above or near to the areas marked “AIRBAG”
on the steering wheel, the dash panel and the
● Setting the volume too high may damage
seat backrests, or between these areas and
your hearing. This also applies even if you
the vehicle occupants. External devices can
are only exposed to high volumes for short
cause serious injury in an accident, especial-
periods.
ly when the airbags deploy.

WARNING WARNING
The volume level may suddenly change when
The armrest may obstruct the driver's arm
you switch audio source or connect a new
movements, which could cause accidents
audio source.
and severe injuries.
● Reduce the base volume before switching
● Always keep the armrest down while the
audio source or connecting a new audio
vehicle is in motion.
source.

WARNING
WARNING
Opening the housing on a CD player can lead
Connecting, inserting or removing a storage
to injuries from invisible laser radiation.
device while the vehicle is in motion can dis-
tract you from the road and lead to accidents. ● CD players should only be repaired by a
qualified workshop.
WARNING
NOTICE
Connecting leads for external devices may
obstruct the driver. The infotainment system can be damaged by
incorrect insertion of a storage device or inser-
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● Arrange the connecting leads so that they tion of an incompatible storage device. 
do not obstruct the driver.

Introduction
 NOTICE (Continued) NOTICE (Continued)
● When inserting a memory card, ensure that ● Only clean 12 cm standard CDs should be
it is correctly positioned ⇒ page 20. used.
● Applying force may destroy the memory – Do not affix stickers or other items to the
card slot's locking mechanism. data storage device. Stickers may peel off
● Only use suitable memory cards. and damage the CD drive.
– Do not use printable data storage devi-
● When inserting and removing a CD, always
ces. Coatings and prints may peel off and
hold it flat and at a right angle to the front of
damage the drive.
the unit. Inserting or removing a CD at an angle
to the drive can lead to scratching ⇒ page 20. – Do not insert 8 cm single CDs or irregu-
larly shaped CDs or DVDs.
● Inserting a second CD while a CD is already
– Do not insert DVD Plus discs, dual discs
in the CD drive or being ejected can destroy the
or flip discs, as these are thicker than nor-
CD drive in the unit. Always wait until the CD is
mal CDs.
completely ejected!

NOTICE NOTICE
The vehicle loudspeakers may be damaged if
The CD drive can be damaged by any foreign
the volume is too high or the sound is distor-
objects attached to a storage device, and by ir-
ted. 
regularly shaped storage devices.

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Introduction
Overview of the control elements

Fig. 1 Overview of the control elements

Different versions of the infotainment system are supplied. The labelling and functions of the infotainment
buttons ⇒ Fig. 1 2 and the position of the CD slot 5 may vary between versions.

1  Rotary/push knob:
– Press to switch on or off ⇒ page 7.
– Turn to adjust the basic volume on whichever source is in use ⇒ page 7.
2 Infotainment buttons: press a button to select a function.
– RADIO : switches to radio mode and changes frequency band in radio mode ⇒ page 12.
– MEDIA : switches to media mode ⇒ page 20.
– CAR : opens vehicle and system settings ⇒ Booklet Owner's manual, chapter Introduction to the in-
fotainment system.
– SETUP : opens menu and system settings ⇒ page 40.
– SOUND : opens sound and volume settings ⇒ page 40.
– EJECT : ejects the CD ⇒ page 20.
– MUTE : mute the audio source ⇒ page 8.
– PHONE : opens the telephone control system ⇒ page 30. The current audio source is muted if no
mobile telephone provision is installed.
3 Touchscreen ⇒ page 7.
4 Setting knob: the function of this button depends on the unit's operating state.
– In all radio modes: turn for manual station or channel selection. Press to start and stop the scan
function ⇒ page 12.
– In media mode: turn to open the track list. Press to start and stop the scan function ⇒ page 20.
– Turn to select menu options in long lists and press to access the selected option (e.g. select a sta-
tion from the station list).
5 CD slot: for inserting and removing CDs ⇒ page 20.
6 AUX-IN socket: for connecting an external audio source ⇒ page 20.
7 Memory card slot: the slot is located underneath or to the left of the screen, depending on the unit
version ⇒ page 20. 

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Overview of the control elements

Fig. 1 Overview of the control elements

Different versions of the infotainment system are supplied. The labelling and functions of the infotainment
buttons ⇒ Fig. 1 2 and the position of the CD slot 5 may vary between versions.

1  Rotary/push knob:
– Press to switch on or off ⇒ page 7.
– Turn to adjust the basic volume on whichever source is in use ⇒ page 7.
2 Infotainment buttons: press a button to select a function.
– RADIO : switches to radio mode and changes frequency band in radio mode ⇒ page 12.
– MEDIA : switches to media mode ⇒ page 20.
– CAR : opens vehicle and system settings ⇒ Booklet Owner's manual, chapter Introduction to the in-
fotainment system.
– SETUP : opens menu and system settings ⇒ page 40.
– SOUND : opens sound and volume settings ⇒ page 40.
– EJECT : ejects the CD ⇒ page 20.
– MUTE : mute the audio source ⇒ page 8.
– PHONE : opens the telephone control system ⇒ page 30. The current audio source is muted if no
mobile telephone provision is installed.
3 Touchscreen ⇒ page 7.
4 Setting knob: the function of this button depends on the unit's operating state.
– In all radio modes: turn for manual station or channel selection. Press to start and stop the scan
function ⇒ page 12.
– In media mode: turn to open the track list. Press to start and stop the scan function ⇒ page 20.
– Turn to select menu options in long lists and press to access the selected option (e.g. select a sta-
tion from the station list).
5 CD slot: for inserting and removing CDs ⇒ page 20.
6 AUX-IN socket: for connecting an external audio source ⇒ page 20.
7 Memory card slot: the slot is located underneath or to the left of the screen, depending on the unit
version ⇒ page 20. 

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Overview of the control elements

Fig. 1 Overview of the control elements

Different versions of the infotainment system are supplied. The labelling and functions of the infotainment
buttons ⇒ Fig. 1 2 and the position of the CD slot 5 may vary between versions.

1  Rotary/push knob:
– Press to switch on or off ⇒ page 7.
– Turn to adjust the basic volume on whichever source is in use ⇒ page 7.
2 Infotainment buttons: press a button to select a function.
– RADIO : switches to radio mode and changes frequency band in radio mode ⇒ page 12.
– MEDIA : switches to media mode ⇒ page 20.
– CAR : opens vehicle and system settings ⇒ Booklet Owner's manual, chapter Introduction to the in-
fotainment system.
– SETUP : opens menu and system settings ⇒ page 40.
– SOUND : opens sound and volume settings ⇒ page 40.
– EJECT : ejects the CD ⇒ page 20.
– MUTE : mute the audio source ⇒ page 8.
– PHONE : opens the telephone control system ⇒ page 30. The current audio source is muted if no
mobile telephone provision is installed.
3 Touchscreen ⇒ page 7.
4 Setting knob: the function of this button depends on the unit's operating state.
– In all radio modes: turn for manual station or channel selection. Press to start and stop the scan
function ⇒ page 12.
– In media mode: turn to open the track list. Press to start and stop the scan function ⇒ page 20.
– Turn to select menu options in long lists and press to access the selected option (e.g. select a sta-
tion from the station list).
5 CD slot: for inserting and removing CDs ⇒ page 20.
6 AUX-IN socket: for connecting an external audio source ⇒ page 20.
7 Memory card slot: the slot is located underneath or to the left of the screen, depending on the unit
version ⇒ page 20. 

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Overview of the control elements

Fig. 1 Overview of the control elements

Different versions of the infotainment system are supplied. The labelling and functions of the infotainment
buttons ⇒ Fig. 1 2 and the position of the CD slot 5 may vary between versions.

1  Rotary/push knob:
– Press to switch on or off ⇒ page 7.
– Turn to adjust the basic volume on whichever source is in use ⇒ page 7.
2 Infotainment buttons: press a button to select a function.
– RADIO : switches to radio mode and changes frequency band in radio mode ⇒ page 12.
– MEDIA : switches to media mode ⇒ page 20.
– CAR : opens vehicle and system settings ⇒ Booklet Owner's manual, chapter Introduction to the in-
fotainment system.
– SETUP : opens menu and system settings ⇒ page 40.
– SOUND : opens sound and volume settings ⇒ page 40.
– EJECT : ejects the CD ⇒ page 20.
– MUTE : mute the audio source ⇒ page 8.
– PHONE : opens the telephone control system ⇒ page 30. The current audio source is muted if no
mobile telephone provision is installed.
3 Touchscreen ⇒ page 7.
4 Setting knob: the function of this button depends on the unit's operating state.
– In all radio modes: turn for manual station or channel selection. Press to start and stop the scan
function ⇒ page 12.
– In media mode: turn to open the track list. Press to start and stop the scan function ⇒ page 20.
– Turn to select menu options in long lists and press to access the selected option (e.g. select a sta-
tion from the station list).
5 CD slot: for inserting and removing CDs ⇒ page 20.
6 AUX-IN socket: for connecting an external audio source ⇒ page 20.
7 Memory card slot: the slot is located underneath or to the left of the screen, depending on the unit
version ⇒ page 20. 

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 General information on operating the unit

 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following Not all listed function buttons and functions
subjects: may be available due to the device software
used in your market. The equipment is not faulty if
Rotary/push knobs and infotainment buttons . 7
a function button is missing from the screen.
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adjusting base volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Due to country-specific legislation, certain
Operating function buttons and displays on functions cannot be selected on the screen
the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 when the vehicle is travelling above a certain
Selecting list entries and browsing lists . . . . . 9 speed.
Input windows with on-screen keypad . . . . . . 10 Using a mobile telephone in the vehicle may
Additional display information and display cause noise from the vehicle loudspeakers.
options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
There may be restrictions on the use of Blue-
Changes to settings may cause the display content tooth® devices in some countries. Information
to vary and some aspects of the infotainment sys- is available from the local authorities.
tem operation to differ from the descriptions given
in this manual. In some vehicles equipped with ParkPilot, the
volume of the current audio source is auto-
Additional information and warnings: matically lowered when reverse gear is engaged.
● Safety information  for infotainment system Volume reduction can be set in the Sound setup
⇒ page 3 menu⇒ page 42. 
● Overview of the control elements ⇒ page 6

Lightly pressing the buttons or briefly touch-

ing the touchscreen is sufficient to operate
the infotainment system.

Rotary/push knobs and infotainment buttons

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 7.
Infotainment buttons
This manual uses a button symbol with blue con-
tent and the term “infotainment button” to refer to
buttons on the infotainment system, e.g. the info-
Rotary/push knobs tainment button MEDIA .
The left-hand rotary/push knob  ⇒ Fig. 1 1 is re- Infotainment buttons are operated either by press-
ferred to as the volume control or the on/off switch. ing them or by pressing and holding. 
The right-hand rotary/push knob ⇒ Fig. 1 4 is re-
ferred to as the setting knob.

Switching on and off

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 7.
After switching on, the system starts at the last se-
lected volume setting, provided that this does not
exceed the preselected maximum switch-on vol-
ume ⇒ page 42, Sound and volume settings.
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To switch the infotainment system on or off man- Depending on the unit version and the country, the
ually, briefly press the rotary/push knob  infotainment system may switch off automatically
⇒ Fig. 1 1 . when the engine is switched off or the vehicle key 

Introduction 7
is removed from the ignition lock. If the infotain- If the vehicle battery has been disconnected,
ment system is switched on again, it will switch off the ignition must be switched on before
automatically after approximately 30 minutes switching the infotainment system back on. 
(switch-off delay).

The infotainment system is permanently

linked to the vehicle. It cannot be used in an-
other vehicle.

Adjusting base volume

 First read and observe the safety warnings

on page 7.
on page 3 and the introductory information

Function: action
Increasing the volume: turn the volume control  ⇒ Fig. 1 1 clockwise or press the  button on the
multifunction steering wheel ⇒ Booklet Owner's manual.
Decreasing volume: turn the volume control  ⇒ Fig. 1 1 anticlockwise or press the  button on the
multifunction steering wheel.

Changes to the base volume are indicated by a Any media source currently being played is stop-
“bar” on the screen. During this time the infotain- ped while the infotainment system is muted.  ap-
ment system cannot be operated. pears on the display.
It is possible to preset certain volume settings and If the base volume has been considerably in-
adjustments ⇒ page 42. creased to play a certain audio source, re-
duce the volume again before switching to another
Muting the infotainment system
audio source. 
● Turn the volume control  ⇒ Fig. 1 1 anti-
clockwise until  is displayed.
● OR: press the MUTE infotainment system but-
ton1) ⇒ Fig. 1 2 .

Operating function buttons and displays on the screen

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 7.

The infotainment system is equipped with a

touchscreen ⇒ Fig. 1 3 .
Active areas of the screen where certain functions
can be accessed are called “function buttons”.
These buttons are operated by briefly touching the
screen or by touching and holding. Function but-
tons are referred to in this manual with the word
“function button” and a button symbol ... .
Fig. 2 Overview of possible function buttons on Function buttons start functions or open subme-
the screen nus. In submenus the name of the currently selec-
ted menu is displayed in the title bar ⇒ Fig. 2 A . 

1) Depending on the unit version.

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 Inactive (grey) function buttons cannot be selected.

Overview of displays and function buttons

Displays and function buttons: action and effect
In the title bar, the currently selected menu and any other possible function buttons are
A
displayed.
B Touch to open a further menu.
Move the crosshair across the screen with slight pressure without losing contact.
C
OR: touch the desired position on the screen, the crosshair moves to this position.
 Touch to move up one level at a time from certain lists.
Touch to move up one level at a time to the main menu from a submenu or to undo in-

puts made.
...  Touch to open a pop-up window (option window), displaying further setting options.
Some functions or displays are marked with a checkbox and are activated  or deacti-
 ... /  ...
vated  by touching this box.
OK Touch to confirm an input or selection.
 Touch to close a pop-up window or an input window.
+ / - Touch to change settings incrementally.
 Move the slider across the screen with slight pressure without losing contact. 

Selecting list entries and browsing lists

Browsing lists (scrolling)
If there are more items available in a list view than
can be displayed on the screen, function buttons
for scrolling or a scroll bar are displayed on the
right of the screen ⇒ Fig. 3.
● Browsing lists line-by-line: touch the  or 
function button briefly.
● Browsing lists page-by-page: briefly touch the
screen above or below the scroll marker.
● Browsing long lists quickly page-by-page: touch
and hold the screen above or below the scroll
marker.
Fig. 3 List entries settings menu
● To quickly scan through a long list, place your

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 7.
finger on the scroll marker and move it over the
screen without losing contact. Lift your finger off
the screen when you reach the desired position. 

List entries can be opened by touching them di-

rectly on the screen or by using the setting knob
⇒ Fig. 1 4 .

Marking and selecting list entries with the

setting knob
● Turn the setting knob to mark each consecutive
list entry with a selection box so you can browse
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through the list.

● Press the setting knob to select the marked list
entry.

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Input windows with on-screen keypad
The input line with the cursor is located on the left
in the top line of the screen *. All inputs are dis-
played here.

Input windows for free text input

An input window for free text entry allows any let-
ter, number and special character to be entered in
any combination.
Touching the OK function button applies the se-
quence of characters currently displayed in the
window.

Input windows for selecting a stored entry

Fig. 4 Input window with on-screen keyboard It is only possible to select a sequence of letters,
numbers and special characters that matches a
 First read and observe the safety warn-
ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 7.
stored entry.
Every time a character is entered, a destination
corresponding to the specifications is proposed in
Input windows with on-screen keyboard allow you the input line. When terms are made up of more
to enter text, such as an entry name for storing a than one word, the space must be entered as well.
destination or a search term for searching in long If fewer than 99 entries are available, the number
lists. of remaining entries is displayed after the input line
Not all of the function buttons listed here are avail- ⇒ Fig. 4 2 . Touching this function button displays
able in all countries and for all topics. a list of these remaining entries.

Subsequent chapters only explain those functions

that differ from the general view described here.

Overview of function buttons

Function buttons: action and effect
: touch to open the input window for numbers and special characters.
123...
1
ABC... :
touch to go back to the input window for letters.
Displays the number and opens the list of entries corresponding to the specifications
2
that are still available.
Letters/numbers Touch to insert the character in the input line.
Press and hold to open a pop-up window with special characters based on the letter
shown.
Letters and 
Touch the desired character to enter it. Some special characters can also be written out
(e.g. “AE” for “Ä”).
 Touch to switch between upper and lower case.
 Touch to enter a space.
OK Touch to accept the suggestion in the input line and close the input window.
Touch to delete characters in the input line from right to left.

Press and hold to delete several characters at once.
 Touch to close the input window. 

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 Additional display information and display options

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 7.
Displays such as the current time and the current
outside temperature can be displayed on the
screen in the status bar.
All displays appear only after the infotainment sys-
The displays that appear on the screen can vary tem has completed start-up. 
depending on the settings, and may differ from
those described here.
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Introduction 11
Audio mode
Radio mode

 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following ● Basic information on use ⇒ page 7
subjects: ● Menu and system settings (SETUP)
RADIO main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ⇒ page 40
RDS radio data service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Multi-storey car parks, tunnels, high buildings
Station buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 and mountains can impair radio reception.
Selecting, setting and storing stations . . . . . . . 14
Scan function (SCAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Foil or metal-coated stickers attached to the
Radio text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 windows may affect reception on vehicles
with a window aerial. 
TP function (traffic program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Incoming traffic announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
FM/AM settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Additional information and warnings:

● Safety information  for infotainment system
⇒ page 3
● Overview of the control elements ⇒ page 6

RADIO main menu

Fig. 5 RADIO main menu Fig. 6 Radio mode station list

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 12.
Selecting the frequency band
● Select the required frequency band by pressing
the RADIO infotainment button.

Function buttons in the RADIO main menu

Function button: effect
1 Changes the displayed station button group by touching the function button.
 Opens the list of currently receivable radio stations ⇒ page 14.
 Opens the frequency dial for the selected frequency band ⇒ page 15.
Opens the settings menu for the currently activated frequency band (FM or AM)

⇒ page 18. 

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 Function button: effect
Browses through the available or stored stations. Setting for the arrow buttons in the
< / >
FM/AM setup menu ⇒ page 18.
SCAN The function button is only displayed while the scan function is on ⇒ page 16.
1... to 12... Station buttons for storing stations ⇒ page 14.
 Updates the station list (AM frequency band) ⇒ page 15.

Possible displays and symbols

Display: meaning
Displays station frequency or station name, and also possibly radio text. Station name
A
and radio text are only displayed when RDS is available and activated ⇒ page 13.
The RDS radio data service is deactivated. RDS can be activated in the FM setup
RDS offa)
menu ⇒ page 18.
TP TP traffic news is activated and can be received ⇒ page 17.
No TP No traffic news station can be received.
 The radio station is stored to a station button.
a) Varies by country and unit version. 

RDS radio data service

Fig. 7 RADIO main menu Fig. 8 Radio mode station list

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 12.
Station name and automatic station tracking
If RDS is available, station names can be dis-
played in the RADIO main menu and in the FM
station list.
RDS (radio data system) is a radio data service
which enables additional FM services, such as the FM radio stations may occasionally or continuously
display of station names, automatic station track- broadcast different content on different regional
ing, radio text and TP traffic news (TP). frequencies under the same station name (e.g. Ra-
dio 2).
RDS is not supported by all units and is not availa-
ble everywhere or on every FM radio station. By default, automatic station tracking always
switches to the currently selected station's frequen-
RDS can be deactivated in some country and unit cy that offers the best reception, as the vehicle
versions ⇒ page 18. travels from one area to the next. As a result, you
Without RDS it is not possible to use radio data may lose the regional programme you are listening
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services. to.
Automatic frequency changing and automatic sta-
tion tracking can be deactivated in the FM setup
⇒ page 18. 

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 The radio stations are responsible for the
content of the information sent. 

Station buttons

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 12.

In the RADIO main menu, you can store stations

from the currently selected frequency band on
12 consecutively numbered function buttons.
These function buttons are called station buttons.

Fig. 9 RADIO main menu

Touch the station button that shows the required station.

Selecting stations via the station
buttons When a stored station is selected via the station buttons, it will only be
played if it can be received at your current location.
Touch the ⇒ Fig. 9 1 function button.
Changing station button group The station buttons are displayed in groups of four function buttons
( 1 ... to 4 ... , 5 ... to 8 ... and 9 ... to 12 ... ).
If radio text is shown instead of the station buttons, touch radio text in
Displaying station buttons
order to show the station buttons.
Storing stations to station but- See Storing stations ⇒ page 15.
tons 

Selecting, setting and storing stations

Fig. 10 RADIO main menu Fig. 11 Radio mode station list 

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  First read and observe the safety warnings
on page 12.
on page 3 and the introductory information

Selecting stations
Touch the < or > ⇒ Fig. 10 function button.
Selecting stations using arrow
buttons The unit only switches to stored or receivable stations, depending on
< / > what settings have been made for the arrow buttons. Setting for the ar-
row buttons in the FM/AM setup menu ⇒ page 18.
Touch the  ⇒ Fig. 10 function button to open the station list.
Selecting stations from a station
Search through the list and touch the required station to select it.
list
To close the station list, touch the  ⇒ Fig. 11 function button.
In the FM frequency band the station list is updated automatically.
Updating the station list In the AM frequency band, touch the  ⇒ Fig. 11 function button to up-
date the station list.

Tuning to a station frequency manually

Turn the setting knob one stop further.
Displaying the frequency dial
OR: touch the  ⇒ Fig. 10 function button.
Turn the setting knob.
Adjusting the frequency in
stages OR: touch the arrow buttons to the left or the right of the frequency
band.
Touch one of the arrow buttons at the top of the screen ⇒ Fig. 10. The
next receivable station is set automatically.
OR: press and hold one of the arrow buttons at the top of the screen
Quickly browsing through the
⇒ Fig. 10. When you release the button, the unit automatically tunes to
frequency band
the next available station.
OR: place your finger on the slider in the frequency dial and drag it
along the dial.
Briefly press the setting knob.
Hiding the frequency band Manual frequency selection is also closed if you select a station with a
station button. The frequency band closes automatically after a period
of inactivity.

Storing stations
Press and hold the desired station button ⇒ Fig. 10 until a tone is soun-
Storing the current station to a ded.
station button
The station currently playing is then stored on that station button.
Touch the  ⇒ Fig. 10 function button to open the station list.
Stations already stored on a station button are marked in the station list
with the  ⇒ Fig. 11 symbol.
Storing a station from the station
Select the desired station by pressing and holding on the screen.
list to a station button
Touch the button to which you wish this station to be assigned.
A signal tone sounds, and the station is then stored on this station but-
ton. Repeat the process to store further stations from the station list.
All stored stations can be deleted individually or together in the FM/AM
Deleting stored stations
setup menu ⇒ page 18. 
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Stopping station names scrolling (FM Fixed station names are indicated by a dot to each
frequency) side of the name.
Some radio stations transmit a very long station The fixed text is adopted for all the station buttons
name, which is shown on the screen as a scrolling on which the corresponding station is stored. 
text.
To fix the text that is currently displayed to the
screen, touch the station name and hold until a
tone is sounded.

Scan function (SCAN)

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 12.
When the scan function is running, all available
stations on the current frequency band are played
in sequence for approximately 5 seconds each.
SCAN appears on the display.

Press the setting knob briefly.

Starting the scan function
OR: touch the  function button and then select SCAN .
Press the setting knob briefly.
OR: touch the SCAN function button to end the scan function at the station
Stopping the scan function arrived at.
Manually selecting a station with the station buttons also stops the scan
function. 

Radio text

Fig. 12 RADIO main menu Fig. 13 Radio mode: radio text is visible

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 12.
The station buttons can be hidden to enlarge the
display area for the radio text ⇒ Fig. 13.

Some RDS-compatible stations also broadcast ad-

ditional text information known as radio text.

Hiding station buttons Touch displayed radio text ⇒ Fig. 12.

Displaying station buttons Touch displayed radio text ⇒ Fig. 13.
Switching off radio text per- In the FM setup menu, deactivate the  Radio text function button by touch-
manently ing it ⇒ page 18. 

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 TP function (traffic program)

Fig. 14 RADIO main menu with TP display Fig. 15 Radio mode: station list with TP display

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 12.
In FM mode, the selected station must support the
TP function. After the TP function is switched on, if
you change via the station buttons or manual se-
lection to a station that does not support the TP
Traffic news monitoring with the TP function is only function, traffic news monitoring will not be possi-
possible if a traffic news station is available. Traffic ble (display: No TP).
news stations are indicated in the RADIO main If the currently selected traffic news station can no
menu and in the station list by TP ⇒ Fig. 14 and longer be received, No TP is also displayed and
⇒ Fig. 15. you will have to start a manual station search
Some stations that do not broadcast their own traf- ⇒ page 14.
fic news support the TP function through a link to a In AM mode or media mode, the unit will always
traffic news station (EON). automatically tune to a traffic news station in the
Switching the TP function on and off background, provided that a TP station is availa-
ble. This procedure may take some time. 
● In the FM/AM setup menu, activate  or deac-
tivate  the Traffic program (TP) function button by
touching it ⇒ page 18.
If the station that is currently selected does not
support the TP function, No TP will be shown in
the top right of the screen.

Activated TP function and station selection

While traffic news monitoring is on, TP is displayed
at the top right in audio mode ⇒ Fig. 14. Traffic an-
nouncements broadcast by the current station or a
linked traffic news station will interrupt the current
audio mode.

Incoming traffic announcement

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 12.
During the traffic announcement a pop-up window
is displayed and, if required, the radio is switched
to the traffic news station (EON) for the duration of
the traffic announcement.
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Incoming traffic announcements will interrupt the The media mode is paused and the volume is ad-
active audio mode. justed to the preset level ⇒ page 42. 

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The traffic announcement volume setting can be ● Touch the Cancel function button to end the
adjusted with the volume control  ⇒ Fig. 1 1 . traffic announcement. The TP function remains ac-
The adjusted volume setting will be applied to sub- tivated.
sequent announcements. ● OR: touch the Deactivate function button to end
the current traffic announcement and permanently
switch off the TP function. 

FM/AM settings

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 12.
FM setup
● Select the FM frequency band by pressing the
RADIO infotainment button.

● Touch the  function button to open the FM

setup menu.

Function button: effect

Scan : scan function (SCAN). When the scan function is running, all available stations on the current fre-
quency band are played in sequence for approximately 5 seconds each ⇒ page 16.
Arrow buttons : define the settings for the < und > arrow buttons. The setting is adopted for all frequency
bands (FM, AM).
Preset list : all stored stations on the selected frequency band can be browsed with the arrow
buttons.
Stations : all available stations on the selected frequency band can be browsed with the arrow
buttons.
 Traffic program (TP) : the TP function (traffic news monitoring) is activated ⇒ page 17.

 Radio text : radio text is activated ⇒ page 16.

: to delete some or all stored stations.

Delete preset list
: all stored stations will be deleted (FM 1, FM 2, FM 3).
All
To delete individual stations, selected the desired preset list FM 1 , FM 2 or FM 3 . Then touch
the station button of the station you wish to delete.
Advanced setup : settings for the RDS radio data services.
RDS Regional : defines the setting for automatic station tracking with RDS ⇒ page 13.
Fixed : the unit only switches to alternative frequencies for the selected station that
broadcast the same regional service.
Automatic : the unit always switches to the station's frequency that currently offers the
best reception. As a result, regional programmes may be interrupted.
 Radio Data System (RDS) a): the radio data system (RDS) is deactivated ⇒ page 13. If the 
checkbox is deactivated, the traffic program (TP) and radio text functions are not available.
 Alternative frequency (AF) : automatic station tracking is activated. If the  checkbox is deactiva-
ted, automatic station tracking is switched off. The RDS Regional function button is then inac-
tive (greyed out).
a) Varies by country and unit version.

AM setup
● Select the AM frequency band by pressing the
RADIO infotainment button.

● Touch the  function button to open the AM

setup menu. 

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 Function button: effect
Scan : scan function (SCAN). When the scan function is running, all available stations on the current fre-
quency band are played in sequence for approximately 5 seconds each ⇒ page 16.
Arrow buttons : define the settings for the < und > arrow buttons. The setting is adopted for all frequency
bands (FM, AM).
Preset list : all stored stations on the selected frequency band can be browsed with the arrow
buttons.
Stations : all available stations on the selected frequency band can be browsed with the arrow
buttons.
 Traffic program (TP) : the TP function (traffic news monitoring) is activated ⇒ page 12.

Delete preset list: to delete some or all stored stations.

All: all stored stations will be deleted (AM 1, AM 2, AM 3).
To delete individual stations, select the desired preset list AM 1 , AM 2 or AM 3 . Then touch the
station button of the station you wish to delete. 
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Media mode

 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following dio files can be played by the infotainment system
subjects: from its corresponding drives or audio input sock-
ets (internal CD drive, memory card slot, AUX-IN
Data storage device and file requirements . . . 20
socket etc.).
Playing order of files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . 21
MEDIA main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Copyright
Changing the media source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Audio and video files stored on data storage devi-
Changing tracks in the MEDIA main menu . . . 24 ces are normally subject to national and interna-
Selecting tracks from the track list . . . . . . . . . . 24 tional copyright laws. Observe legal requirements.
Inserting or ejecting a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Additional information and warnings:
Inserting or removing a memory card . . . . . . . 26
● Safety information  for infotainment system
External data storage device connected to
⇒ page 3
USB port  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
External audio source connected to the AUX- ● Overview of the control elements ⇒ page 6
IN socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ● Basic information on use ⇒ page 7
Connecting an external audio source via
This product is subject to certain intellectual
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
property rights and copyrights owned by the
Media settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Microsoft Corporation. The use or distribution of
this type of technology outside this product re-
“Media sources” are audio sources containing au-
quires a licence from Microsoft or an authorised
dio files on various different storage devices (e.g.
Microsoft company. 
CD, memory card, external MP3 player). These au-

Data storage device and file requirements

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.
The supported file formats listed are collectively re-
ferred to below as “audio files”. A CD containing
audio files of these types is referred to as an “au-
dio data CD”.
Factory-fitted CD drives conform to safety class 1
according to DIN IEC 76 (CO) 6/ VDE 0837.
The infotainment system only accepts standard 12
cm CDs, and memory cards measuring
32 mm x 24 mm x 2.1 mm or 1.4 mm.

Media source Requirements for playing in the unit

 Audio CDs (up to 80 minutes). – CD Digital Audio specification .
 CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW audio – MP3 files (.mp3) with bit rates of between 32 and 320 kbit/s
data CDs up to max. 700 MB (mega- or with variable bit rate.
bytes) with the file systems ISO 9660 – WMA files (.wma) up to 10 mono/stereo without copy protec-
Level 1 or 2, Joliet or UDF 1.02, 1.5, 2.01 tion.
 SD and MMC memory cards with the – Playlists in the formats PLS, M3U and WPL.
file systems FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, VFAT – Playlists no larger than 20 kB and containing no more than
or exFAT up to max. 2 GB (gigabytes), 1,000 entries.
SDHC memory cards up to max. 32 GB – File name and path information not longer than 256 charac-
and SDXC memory cards up to max. 2 ters. 
TB (terabytes).

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 Media source Requirements for playing in the unit
AUX External audio source. – Playback of external audio sources via 3.5 mm jack plug
⇒ page 27.
 Audio file playback via Bluetooth®a). – The external media player must support the A2DP Blue-
tooth® profile ⇒ page 28.
a) Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.

Restrictions and notes The reading time may vary considerably depend-
Contamination, exposure to high temperatures and ing on the condition of the storage device (copying
mechanical damage can render storage devices and deleting actions), folder structure and file type.
unusable. Please observe the manufacturer's in- Playlists only determine a certain playing order.
structions. There are no files stored in a playlist. The unit will
Variations in the quality of storage devices from dif- not play a playlist if the files are not stored on the
ferent manufacturers can lead to problems during storage device at the locations referred to by the
playback. playlist (relative file paths).

Please observe copyright laws. Do not use memory card adapters.

The unit may be unable to read individual tracks or
the entire storage device due to the storage devi- No liability can be accepted for damaged or
ce's configuration or the devices and programs lost files on the storage devices. 
used for recording. Information about the best
ways to create audio files and configure storage
devices (compression rate, ID3 tag etc.) can be
found online.

Playing order of files and folders

Audio files  on storage devices are often sorted
by folders  and playlists  to determine a certain
playing order.
Tracks, folders and playlists on a storage device
are each sorted by name in alphanumeric order.
The illustration shows a typical audio data CD that
contains tracks , folders  and subfolders
⇒ Fig. 16.
The tracks are played in the following order1):
1. Tracks 1 and 2 in the CD's root directory
2. Tracks 3 and 4 in the first folder F1 in the
CD's root directory
3. Track 5 in the first subfolder F1.1 of the
folder F1
4. Track 6 in the first subfolder F1.1.1 of the
subfolder F1.1
5. Track 7 in the second subfolder F1.2 of
Fig. 16 Possible structure on an audio data CD the folder F1
6. Tracks 8 and 9 in the second folder F2
 First read and observe the safety warn-
ings on page 3 and the introductory The playing order can be altered by selecting
information on page 20. different playback modes ⇒ page 22.
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1) The  Mix/Repeat including subfolders function must be activated ⇒ page 40 in the Media setup menu.

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 Playlists are not played automatically. In-
stead they must be specifically selected via
the track selection menu ⇒ page 24. 

MEDIA main menu

In the MEDIA main menu, various media sources
can be selected and played.
● Press the MEDIA infotainment button to open
the MEDIA main menu ⇒ Fig. 17.
Playback of the media source that was most re-
cently played resumes from the point where it stop-
ped.
The media source currently playing is indicated at
the bottom left in the function button 1 .
The MEDIA main menu will indicate if no media
source is available.
Fig. 17 MEDIA main menu

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.

Function buttons in the MEDIA main menu

Function button: effect
Indicates the media source currently selected. Touch to select a different media source
⇒ page 23.
 CD : internal CD drive ⇒ page 25.

1  SD card : memory card ⇒ page 26.

 USB : external data storage device connected to USB port ⇒ page 26.
 AUX : external audio source connected to AUX-IN socket ⇒ page 27.
 BT audio : Bluetooth® audio ⇒ page 28.

 Opens the track list ⇒ page 24.

< / > Changes track when in media mode ⇒ page 24
 Playback stops. The  function button changes to  ⇒ page 24.
 Playback is resumed. The  function button changes to  ⇒ page 24.
 Opens the Media setup menu ⇒ page 28.
Repeats all tracks.

All tracks on the same memory level as the current track will be repeated. If
 Mix/repeat including subfolders is activated in Media setup subfolders are also inclu-
ded⇒ page 28.
 Repeat current track.
Random play.

All tracks on the same memory level as the current track are included. If
 Mix/repeat including subfolders is activated in Media setup subfolders are also inclu-
ded⇒ page 28. 

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 Function button: effect
When the scan function is running, all tracks in the current track list are played for approx-
imately 10 seconds each.
SCAN The function button is only displayed while the scan function is on. To start the scan func-
tion, press setting knob ⇒ Fig. 1 4 or open the  track list and touch the SCAN function
button.

Displays and symbols in the MEDIA main menu

Display: meaning
Display of track information (CD text , ID3 tag with MP3 files).
Audio CDs: track and track number corresponding to the track order on the CD are dis-
A
played.
Audio files: artist name, album name and track name are displayed.
Track playing time and remaining playing time in minutes and seconds. The remaining
B
playing time displayed may differ for audio files with variable bit rate (VBR).
RDS offa) The RDS radio data service is deactivated. RDS can be activated in the FM setup menu
⇒ page 12.
TP TP is activated and can be received ⇒ page 12.
No TP No traffic news station can be received.
a) Varies by market and unit version. 

Changing the media source

● In the MEDIA main menu, press the MEDIA in-
fotainment button as often as required to switch
between the available media sources.
● OR: in the MEDIA main menu, touch the
⇒ Fig. 18 1 function button and select the desired
media source.
Media sources not currently available are shown
as inactive (grey) in the pop-up window.
If a media source that has already been played is
selected again, playback is resumed from the point
that was last reached.

Fig. 18 MEDIA main menu

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.

Optionally selectable media sources

Function button: media source
CD Audio or audio data CD in the internal CD drive ⇒ page 25.
SD card Memory card ⇒ page 26.
USB External data storage device connected to USB ⇒ page 26.
AUX External audio source connected to AUX-IN socket ⇒ page 27.
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BT audio Bluetooth® audio ⇒ page 28.

The media source can also be changed in

the Track list view ⇒ page 24. 

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Changing tracks in the MEDIA main menu

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.

You can browse through the tracks of the media

source that is currently playing using the arrow but-
tons.
You cannot switch to playback from a playlist us-
ing the arrow keys. Playback from a playlist must
be started manually via the track selection menu
⇒ page 24, Selecting tracks from the track list.

Fig. 19 MEDIA main menu

Controlling playback via the MEDIA main menu

Action Effect
Briefly touch the function button < once. Goes to the start of the current track. If the track is short-
er than 3 seconds, the system goes to the start of the
previous track.
Briefly touch the function button < twice. Goes to the start of the previous track. Changes from the
first track to the last track on the storage device that is
being played.
Briefly touch the function button > once. Goes to the next track. Changes from the last track to
the first track on the storage device that is being played.
Press and hold the < function button. Fast reverse.
Press and hold the > function button. Fast forward.
Briefly touch the  function button once. Playback stops. The  function button changes to  .
Briefly touch the  function button once. Playback is resumed. The  function button changes to
. 

Selecting tracks from the track list

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.

Opening the track list

● In the MEDIA main menu, touch the  function
button ⇒ Fig. 19 to open the track list. The track
that is currently playing is highlighted ⇒ Fig. 20.
● Search through the track list and touch the de-
sired track.
If track information is available, the track name is
displayed instead of Track + No.. 
Fig. 20 Track list from a media source

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 Overview of function buttons in the track list
Function button: effect
 Opens the Sources menu. Touch to select a different media source.
Indicates the media source currently selected. Touch to change the media source.
 CD : internal CD drive ⇒ page 25.
 SD card : memory card ⇒ page 26.
A
 USB : external data storage device connected to USB port ⇒ page 26.
 AUX : external audio source connected to AUX-IN socket ⇒ page 27.
 BT audio : external media player connected via Bluetooth® ⇒ page 28.

Touch the function button to open the parent folder of the current folder on the media

source. The name of the current folder will be displayed to the right of the symbol.
 Starts playback at the first track.
Repeats all tracks.

All tracks on the same memory level as the current track will be repeated. If
 Mix/repeat including subfolders is activated in Media setup subfolders are also inclu-
ded⇒ page 28.
 Repeat current track.
Random play.

All tracks on the same memory level as the current track are included. If
 Mix/repeat including subfolders is activated in Media setup subfolders are also inclu-
ded⇒ page 28.
When the scan function is running, all tracks in the current track list are played for approx-
SCAN
imately 10 seconds each.
 Closes track list.

Tracks, folders and playlists can also be

marked by turning the setting knob then loa-
ded or opened up or opened by pressing the knob. 

Inserting or ejecting a CD

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.
Ejecting a CD
In some countries, the vehicle key must be in the
ignition lock of a cabriolet vehicle in order to eject a
CD (anti-theft protection).
The internal CD drive can play audio CDs and au-
dio data CDs. ● Press the EJECT infotainment button.
● The CD in the drive will be ejected and must be
When an audio CD without CD text is playing, only
removed within approximately 10 seconds.
TITLE and the track number, corresponding to the
playing order on the data medium, are displayed in For safety reasons, the CD will be drawn back into
the centre line of the screen. the player if it is not removed within roughly 10
If the audio file CDs played contain additional track seconds, but the unit will not switch to CD mode.
information (CD text , ID3 tag for MP3 files), it CD cannot be read or is faulty
can be displayed on the screen.
A message will be shown on the screen if the data
Inserting a CD on an inserted CD cannot be read or the CD is
● Hold the CD with the printed side facing up. faulty.
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● Push the CD into the CD slot only to the point Uneven road surfaces and strong vibrations
where it is drawn in automatically. can cause playback to jump. 
● When the CD is inserted, playback will start au-
tomatically.

Audio mode 25
 When the temperature inside the infotain- If you insert a number of different CDs and
ment system is too high, loading and play- receive the message Error: CD drive ev-
back of CDs is disabled. ery time, contact a qualified workshop. 

Inserting or removing a memory card

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.
Only supported audio files are displayed and
played. Other files are ignored.

Inserting a memory card

Fig. 1 7
Insert a compatible memory card into the memory card slot with the cut-off
Vertical card slot corner first and the lettering facing left (contact surfaces facing down) until
the card clicks into place.
Insert a compatible memory card into the memory card slot with the cut-off
Horizontal card slot corner first and the label facing up (contact surfaces facing down) until the
card clicks into place.

If a memory card cannot be inserted, ensure that it Once the memory card has been ejected from the
is positioned correctly and is compatible with the system, a message is shown on the screen and
unit. the function button is greyed out. The memory card
can then be removed.
Playback starts automatically if supported audio
files are stored on the memory card. ● Press the inserted memory card. The memory
card springs out of the slot.
Removing a memory card
● Remove the memory card.
The inserted memory card must be prepared for
removal. Memory card cannot be read
● In the MEDIA main menu touch the  function If you insert a memory card containing data that
button to open the Media setup menu. cannot be read, the unit will not change to memory
card mode after loading.
● OR: press the SETUP infotainment button.
● Touch the Remove the SD card safely function but- A corresponding message is displayed. 
ton.
● OR: touch the Remove safely function button and
then select  SD card .

External data storage device connected to USB port 

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.
Removing
The connected storage device must be prepared
before removal.

In some countries and with some equipment lev- ● In the MEDIA main menu, touch the  function
els, the vehicle may be fitted with a USB connec- button to open the Media setup menu.
tion  in the stowage compartment in the centre ● OR: press the SETUP infotainment button.
console. ⇒ Booklet Owner's Manual, chapter Prac- ● Touch the Remove safely function button and
tical equipment. then select  USB .
Only supported audio files are displayed and
played. Other files are ignored.
Data media cannot be read
The message No playable files available
Playback starts automatically if supported audio appears if the data on the connected storage de-
files are stored on the data storage device. vice cannot be read. 

26 Composition Touch, Composition Colour

 Please read and observe the manufacturer's
manual for the external storage device. 

External audio source connected to the AUX-IN socket

Fig. 21 MEDIA main menu Fig. 22 External audio source connected to AUX-
IN

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.
● Start playback on the external audio source.
● In the MEDIA main menu, touch the
⇒ Fig. 21 1 function button and select AUX .

The AUX-IN socket ⇒ Fig. 1 6 can only be used The output volume of the external audio source
with a 3.5 mm jack plug. should be adjusted to the volume of the other au-
dio sources ⇒ page 42.
The connected external audio source is played
over the vehicle speakers and cannot be control-
led via the infotainment system.
AUX shows on the screen when an external audio
source is connected ⇒ Fig. 22.

Connecting an external audio source to the

AUX-IN socket
● Reduce the base volume on the infotainment
system.
● Connect the external audio source to the AUX-
IN socket.

Information on operating an external audio source connected to the AUX-IN socket

Action Effect
Selecting another audio source on the infotainment The external audio source continues to run in the
system. background.
Stopping playback on the external audio source. The infotainment system remains in the AUX menu.
Disconnecting the plug from the AUX-IN socket. The infotainment system switches to playback of
the most recently played audio source.

Please read and observe the manufacturer's Interference may occur if the external audio
manual for the external audio source. source is powered from the vehicle’s 12-volt
socket.
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Audio mode 27
Connecting an external audio source via Bluetooth®
● Touch the Find devices function button to con-
nect an external Bluetooth® audio source for the
first time.
● OR: touch the Paired devices function button to
select an external Bluetooth® audio source from
the list.
● Continue the process by following the prompts
on the infotainment system screen and in the dis-
play on the Bluetooth® audio source.
You may then have to start playback on the Blue-
tooth® audio source manually.
When playback on the Bluetooth® audio source is
Fig. 23 MEDIA main menu
stopped, the infotainment system remains in Blue-
tooth® audio mode.
 First read and observe the safety warn-
ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.
Controlling playback
The extent to which the Bluetooth® audio source
can be controlled via the infotainment system var-
In Bluetooth® audio mode, audio files from a Blue-
ies depending on what Bluetooth® audio source is
tooth® audio source (e.g. mobile telephone) that is
connected.
connected via Bluetooth® can be played over the
vehicle loudspeakers (Bluetooth® audio playback). With media players that support the AVRCP Blue-
tooth® profile, playback on the Bluetooth® audio
Conditions source can be automatically started or stopped
● The Bluetooth® audio source must support when the unit is switched to Bluetooth® audio
the A2DP Bluetooth® profile. mode or to a different audio source. In addition,
● The  Bluetooth audio (A2DP/AVRCP) function must track display or track change is possible via the in-
be activated in the Bluetooth setup menu fotainment system.
⇒ page 39. Due to the large number of possible Blue-
Starting Bluetooth® audio transfer tooth® audio sources, it is not possible to
guarantee fault-free operation of all described
● Switch on Bluetooth® visibility on the external functions.
Bluetooth® audio source (e.g. mobile telephone).
● Reduce the base volume on the infotainment Always switch off the warning and service
system. tones on a connected Bluetooth® audio
source, e.g. key tones on a mobile telephone, to
● Press the MEDIA infotainment button.
prevent interference noise and malfunctions. 
● Touch the ⇒ Fig. 23 1 function button and se-
lect  BT audio .

Media settings

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.
● Select the MEDIA main menu by pressing the
MEDIA infotainment button.

● Touch the  function button to open the Media

setup menu.

Function button: effect

Remove the SD card safely : memory card is ejected from the system and can then be safely removed
⇒ page 26.
Sound : sound settings ⇒ page 42.
Bluetooth : opens the Bluetooth setup menu ⇒ page 39. 

28 Composition Touch, Composition Colour

 Function button: effect
 Traffic program (TP) : the TP function (traffic news monitoring) is activated ⇒ page 12.
: subfolders will be included in the selected playback mode ⇒ page 22.
 Mix/Repeat including subfolders

Remove safely: disconnect data storage device (USB storage device or SD card) from the system. Once
the storage device has been ejected from the system the respective function button is greyed out. 
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Audio mode 29
Telephone control (PHONE)
Introduction to telephone control system

 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following WARNING (Continued)
subjects:
area where the network is very weak or, in
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 some cases, in a tunnel, garage or under-
Areas where special regulations apply . . . . . . 31 pass. This also means that no emergency
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 calls can be made.
Pairing and connecting mobile telephone on
the infotainment system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 WARNING
Switching telephone control system off . . . . . . 33 If a mobile telephone is not secured or is in-
correctly secured in the vehicle, it could be
The telephone functions described in the following flung though the interior during a sudden
section can be controlled via the infotainment sys- driving or braking manoeuvre, or in the event
tem if a mobile telephone that is switched on is of an accident. This can cause injuries.
paired and connected with the infotainment sys-
tem. ● While the vehicle is in motion, always se-
cure the mobile telephone properly outside
The mobile telephone must support the Blue- the airbag deployment area.
tooth® function otherwise a connection cannot be
made between the telephone and the infotainment
WARNING
system.
Carrying a mobile telephone that is switched
If a mobile telephone is not connected to the info- on just next to a pacemaker may cause the
tainment system, the telephone control system pacemaker to malfunction.
cannot be used.
● Maintain a gap of approximately 20 centi-
Observe the notes on using a mobile telephone in metres between the aerials of the mobile tele-
the vehicle without a connection to the external phone and the pacemaker, as mobile tele-
aerial ⇒ Booklet Owner's manual. phones may affect the functioning of pace-
makers.
Additional information and warnings:
● Do not carry a mobile telephone in your
● Safety information  for infotainment system
breast pocket above your pacemaker when
⇒ page 3
the telephone is switched on or in standby
● Overview of the control elements ⇒ page 6 mode.
● Basic information on use ⇒ page 7 ● If you suspect interference, switch off the
mobile telephone immediately.
WARNING
Making telephone calls and operating the tel- WARNING
ephone control system while the vehicle is in
The centre armrest may obstruct the driver's
motion can distract you from the road and
arm movements if raised, which could cause
lead to accidents.
accidents and severe injuries.
● Always drive carefully and responsibly.
● Always keep the armrest down while the
● Select volume settings that allow signals vehicle is in motion.
from outside the vehicle (such as emergency
services sirens) to be easily heard at all NOTICE
times.
High speeds, poor weather and poor road con-
● Your call may be cut off or you may be un-
ditions as well as the network quality may im-
able to make calls if you are in an area with
pair telephone calls in the vehicle. 
no mobile telephone network coverage, an

30 Composition Touch, Composition Colour

 General information

 First read and observe the introductory

information and safety warnings
page 30.
on
You may experience poor reception or may be cut
off in areas where the signal is weak.
Most electronic devices are shielded against high-
frequency signals. In rare cases, however, elec-
How the individual telephone menus are displayed tronic devices may not be shielded against high-
depends on the mobile telephone being used. frequency signals emitted by the telephone control
There may be differences. system. This can cause interference.
Observe the notes on using a mobile telephone in
There may be restrictions on the use of Blue-
the vehicle without a connection to the external
tooth® devices in some countries. Information
aerial ⇒ Booklet Owner's manual, chapter Vehicle
is available from the local authorities.
care and maintenance.
Use compatible Bluetooth® devices only. Informa- When connecting the telephone control sys-
tion on compatible Bluetooth® products is available tem with a device using Bluetooth®, read the
from your Volkswagen dealership or online. device's operating manual for detailed safety infor-
mation. Use compatible Bluetooth® products only. 
Follow the operating manual for your mobile tele-
phone and the instructions provided by the acces-
sory manufacturer.

Areas where special regulations apply

 First read and observe the introductory

information and safety warnings
page 30.
on
WARNING
Switch off the mobile telephone in areas with
a risk of explosion!
Switch off the mobile telephone and mobile tele-
phone provision in areas with a risk of explosion. NOTICE
These areas are often clearly marked, but not al- Your mobile telephone must always be switch-
ways ⇒  in Introduction on page 30. They in- ed off in areas where special regulations apply
clude, for example: and when the use of mobile telephones is for-
● Areas immediately around chemical pipelines bidden. The radiation produced by the mobile
and tanks. telephone when switched on may interfere with
sensitive technical and medical equipment,
● Lower decks of ships and ferries.
possibly resulting in malfunction or damage to
● The area around vehicles which run on liquid the equipment. 
gas (such as propane or butane).
● Places where there are chemicals or particles
such as flour, dust and metal powder in the air.
● All other places where the vehicle engine must
be switched off.

Bluetooth®

 First read and observe the introductory

information and safety warnings
page 30.
on
Bluetooth®
Bluetooth® technology is used to connect a mobile
telephone to the telephone control system fitted in
a vehicle. A pairing process has to be carried out
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before the telephone control system can be used

with a Bluetooth® mobile telephone. 

Telephone control (PHONE) 31

Some Bluetooth® mobile telephones are detected Music playback Bluetooth® Advanced Audio Dis-
and connected automatically when the ignition is tribution Profile (A2DP):
switched on, if a connection already exists. For this
● Bluetooth® profile for the transmission of ster-
to happen, the mobile telephone itself and the
eo-quality audio signals.
Bluetooth® function in the telephone must be
switched on and all active Bluetooth® connections Playback controls Bluetooth® Audio Video Re-
to other units must be disconnected. mote Control Profile (AVRCP):
The Bluetooth® connection is free of charge. ● Bluetooth® profile for displaying track informa-
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Blue- tion and control of playback in the mobile device. 
tooth® SIG, Inc.

Bluetooth® profiles
When a mobile telephone is connected to the tele-
phone control system, data is exchanged via one
of the Bluetooth® profiles.
Basic telephony Bluetooth® Hands-Free Profile
(HFP):
● If a mobile telephone is connected via HFP to
the telephone control system, you can make calls
wirelessly via the hands-free system. The vehicle's
exterior aerial cannot be used with this. Observe
the notes on using a mobile telephone in the vehi-
cle without a connection to the external aerial
⇒ Booklet Owner's manual.

Pairing and connecting mobile telephone on the infotainment system

 First read and observe the introductory

information and safety warnings
page 30.
on
Entries have to be made on the mobile telephone
keypad during the pairing process. The mobile tel-
ephone has to be at hand for this.

In order to operate a mobile telephone via the info- Starting mobile telephone pairing
tainment system, a single pairing process is re- ● Press the PHONE infotainment button.
quired for both devices. ● Touch the Find telephone function button.
Pairing should only be performed when the vehicle OR:
is stationary.
● Press the PHONE infotainment button.
Conditions ● Touch the Setup function button.
● Ignition is switched on. ● Touch the Select telephone function button and
● If necessary, disconnect any headsets from the then Find telephone .
mobile telephone.
Once the search process is complete, the names
● The Bluetooth® function must be activated or of all Bluetooth® devices found will be displayed on
set to visible on the mobile telephone and on the the screen.
infotainment system.
● The keypad lock on the mobile telephone has ● Select the mobile telephone to be paired from
to be unlocked. this list of Bluetooth® devices and then select
Hands-free telephone (HFP).
Follow the operating manual for the mobile tele-
phone. The infotainment system and the mobile telephone
are now connected. Further input may be required
The Bluetooth® function is set to visible on the on the mobile telephone and on the infotainment
infotainment system for about 3 minutes after the system to conclude the connection process. 
ignition is switched on.

32 Composition Touch, Composition Colour

 ● If necessary, confirm the pairing on the mobile Pairing and connecting mobile telephones
telephone. Several mobile telephones can be paired with the
Depends on the mobile telephone: infotainment system, but only one mobile tele-
phone can be connected to the infotainment sys-
● Enter the PIN code that is then displayed on tem at a time.
the infotainment system into the mobile telephone
and confirm it. When you switch the infotainment system on, a
connection is automatically set up with the mobile
OR: telephone that was connected last. If no connec-
tion can be set up with this mobile telephone, the
● Compare the PIN code displayed on the info-
telephone control system automatically attempts to
tainment system with the PIN code displayed on
set up a connection with the next mobile telephone
the mobile telephone. If the PIN code matches, it
in the list of paired devices.
has to be confirmed on both devices.
Bluetooth® connections have a maximum range of
The PHONE main menu is displayed and the tele- 10 metres. Any active Bluetooth ® connection is in-
phone book and the call lists stored in the mobile terrupted when this distance is exceeded. The con-
telephone are loaded automatically once pairing nection is automatically restored as soon as the
has been completed. The time taken by the load- device enters the Bluetooth® range.
ing process varies depending on the amount of da-
ta stored in the mobile telephone. This data is You will find further information on pairing
available on the infotainment system once the and connecting mobile telephones on the In-
loading process is completed. ternet at www.volkswagen.com. 

Switching telephone control system off

 First read and observe the introductory

information and safety warnings
page 30.
on
pired, a message appears on the infotainment sys-
tem screen informing you that the telephone con-
trol system will be switched off automatically. An
active call will be transferred to the mobile tele-
● Switch off the ignition. phone.
● Remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock. The transfer of an active call from the tele-
The telephone control system is switched off and phone control system to the mobile telephone
any active call is transferred to the mobile tele- can take up to approximately 10 seconds (depend-
phone. ing on the mobile telephone being used). 
The telephone control system is not switched off if
the vehicle key is left in the ignition lock after the
engine is switched off. Once a set time has ex-
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Telephone control (PHONE) 33

Description of telephone control system

 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following Up to 20 devices can be linked to the telephone
subjects: control system. One device at a time can be con-
nected via the hands-free profile (HFP) or audio
PHONE main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
playback profile (A2DP) ⇒ page 33.
During a telephone call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Entering a telephone number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Additional information and warnings:
Telephone book menu (Contacts) . . . . . . . . . . 36 ● Safety information  for infotainment system
Call lists menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 ⇒ page 3
Speed dial buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 ● Overview of the control elements ⇒ page 6
Telephone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 ● Basic information on use ⇒ page 7
Bluetooth settings® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
● Introduction to and safety information  for tel-
User profile settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
ephone control system ⇒ page 30
Some functions and settings are only available Using a mobile telephone in the vehicle may
when the vehicle is stationary, and are not suppor- cause noise from the vehicle speakers.
ted by all mobile telephones.
Some networks might not support all lan-
The range of possible settings depends on the
guage-dependent characters and services. 
country, the unit and the vehicle's equipment speci-
fication.

PHONE main menu

Fig. 24 PHONE main menu Fig. 25 Incoming call

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 34.
data via the User profile setup menu
⇒ page 39. The telephone book will be automati-
cally updated when the telephone is connected
Assignment to a user profile again (e.g. on the next journey).
Telephone book data, call lists and stored speed A maximum of 4 user profiles can be stored for
dial buttons are assigned to a user profile and stor- mobile telephones in the telephone control system.
ed in the telephone control system. They are avail- If another mobile telephone is connected, the user
able when the mobile phone is connected with the profile which has not been used for the longest
telephone control system again. amount of time will be deleted automatically.
If, while connected to the radio, telephone book Telephone control function buttons
entries on the mobile telephone are changed, you
● Press the PHONE infotainment button to open
can start a manual update of the telephone book
the PHONE main menu. 

34 Composition Touch, Composition Colour

 Function button: effect
Name of the paired mobile telephone or the user profile in use. Touch to connect or pair an-
1
other mobile telephone.
Speed dial buttons which can be used to store one telephone number from the telephone
2
book each ⇒ page 38.
 Opens the keypad to enter a telephone number ⇒ page 36.
 Opens the telephone book in the paired mobile telephone ⇒ page 36.
 Opens the call lists in the paired mobile telephone ⇒ page 37.
 Opens the Telephone setup menu ⇒ page 38.
 Touch to accept a call.
Touch to end a call.

OR: touch to reject an incoming call.
 Touch to mute the ring tone during a call or to switch the mute off.

Telephone control displays and symbols

Display: meaning
The name of the mobile telephone network provider where the inserted SIM card or the SIM
A
card of the paired mobile telephone is registered.
B Displays the telephone number or the stored name.
 The charge level of the paired mobile telephone.
 The signal strength of the current mobile telephone transmitter station. 

During a telephone call

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 34.

When a connection is made to a dialled telephone

number, the PHONE main menu changes to the
telephone call view ⇒ Fig. 26.

Fig. 26 During a telephone call

Displays and function buttons: action and effect

 a) Touch to make the call on the mobile telephone provision.
Touch to switch off the microphone in the mobile telephone provision during a call (  func-
tion button changes to  ). The conversation in the vehicle cannot be heard at the other end.
  appears on the display A .
Touch the  function button to switch on the microphone in the mobile telephone provision
again.
 Touch to end a call. 
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Telephone control (PHONE) 35

Displays and function buttons: action and effect
: call is being made with the connected mobile telephone. Touch the  function button to
make the call on the mobile telephone provision.
A
: the microphone in the provision for mobile telephone is switched off.
: charge level of the paired mobile telephone.
B Display of call duration and telephone number or the stored name.
a) This function button is only displayed when the call is made on the mobile telephone. 

Entering a telephone number

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 34.

In the PHONE main menu, press the  function

button.

Fig. 27 Entering a telephone number

Possible functions
Entering a telephone num- Enter the telephone number on the keypad.
ber Touch the  function button to dial the number.
Enter the first letters of the required contact on the keypad. Possible en-
Selecting a contact from a tries appear in the contact list.
list Browse through the contact list and touch the desired contact to make the
call. 

Telephone book menu (Contacts)

Fig. 28 Contacts menu Fig. 29 Search window

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 34. 

36 Composition Touch, Composition Colour

 It may take a few minutes after the first pairing The telephone book can also be opened during an
process until the telephone book data1) from the on-going telephone call.
paired mobile telephone is available on the info-
In the PHONE main menu, press the  function
tainment system. The process could take up to an
button.
hour, depending on the amount of data to be trans-
ferred. If necessary, confirm the transfer on the
mobile telephone.

Possible functions
Browse through the list and touch the desired contact to make the call.
Selecting a contact from a
list OR: if several numbers are allocated to the same contact, first touch the
contact and then the desired number to make the call.
Touch the  ⇒ Fig. 28 function button to open the search window.
Enter the name you are looking for in the search window ⇒ Fig. 29.
Finding a contact in the
search window The number of matching results is displayed to the right of the entry field.
Touch the function button to go to the list view.
Browse through the list and touch the desired contact to make the call.

Availability of telephone book menu depends

on the mobile telephone being used. 

Call lists menu

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 34.

● In the PHONE main menu, press the  func-

tion button.
● Touch the ...  ⇒ Fig. 30 1 function button.
● Select the desired call list: All , Missed calls ,
Dialled numbers or Received calls .

If a telephone number is already stored in the tele-

phone book, the stored name is displayed in the
call list instead of the telephone number.

Fig. 30 Call list menu

Possible displays in the call menu

Display Meaning
 Missed calls: shows telephone numbers of missed and unanswered calls.
Dialled numbers : shows telephone numbers that were dialled on the mobile telephone and the

infotainment system telephone control system.
Received calls : shows all telephone numbers that were received on the mobile telephone and

on the infotainment system via the telephone control system.

Availability of call lists depends on the mobile

telephone being used. 
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1) Depending on what device is used, only contacts from the telephone memory may be loaded.

Telephone control (PHONE) 37

Speed dial buttons

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 34.

One telephone number from the telephone book

can be stored to each of the speed dial buttons
⇒ Fig. 31 1 .
All speed dial buttons must be assigned manually
and are then specific to a user profile.

Fig. 31 PHONE main menu

Possible functions
In the PHONE main menu, touch a free speed dial button.
Assigning speed dial but-
tons Select the desired contact from the list. If several telephone numbers are
stored for the selected contact, select the desired number.
In the PHONE main menu, press and hold an assigned speed dial button
until the Contacts menu opens.
Editing assigned speed di- Select the desired contact from the list. If several telephone numbers are
al buttons stored for the selected contact, select the desired number.
To close the Contacts menu without applying changes, touch the  func-
tion button.
Deleting assigned speed Any telephone number stored on a speed dial button can be deleted in the
dial buttons User profile setup menu ⇒ page 39.
Dialling with speed dial In the PHONE main menu, briefly touch an assigned speed dial button to
buttons dial the telephone number stored to that button.

Contacts stored to the speed dial buttons are

not updated automatically. If a contact stored
to a speed dial button is modified on the mobile tel-
ephone, the speed dial button must be assigned
again. 

Telephone settings

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 34.
In the PHONE main menu, touch the
tion button.
Setup  func-

Function button: effect

 Hands-free a): the hands-free function is activated. Touch the function button during a telephone call to
make the call on the mobile telephone.
Select telephone: select the mobile telephone from the list view to connect it to the infotainment system.
Find telephone : touch to connect a new mobile telephone.
Bluetooth : opens the Bluetooth setup menu ⇒ page 39. 

38 Composition Touch, Composition Colour

 Function button: effect
User profile : opens the User profile setup menu ⇒ page 39.
Select ring tone b):
select the ring tone from the list of preset ring tones. The selected ring tone is played and
stored when you leave the submenu.
a) This function button is only active during a telephone call.
b) Either the selected ring tone or the ring tone set in the mobile phone is sounded, depending on what mobile phone is being used. 

Bluetooth settings®

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 34.
In the PHONE main menu, touch the
tion button and then Bluetooth .
Setup  func-

Function button: effect

 Bluetooth : touch to switch Bluetooth® off. All existing connections are ended.
Visibility : switch Bluetooth® visibility on and off.
Visible : Bluetooth® visibility is activated.
Not visible : Bluetooth® visibility is deactivated. The Bluetooth® visibility has to be switched on
before a Bluetooth® device can be externally paired with the infotainment system.
Upon start : Bluetooth® visibility is deactivated approximately 3 minutes after the engine is star-
ted.
Name : to display or edit the device name. This name is displayed to other Bluetooth® devices in their
Bluetooth® settings.
Paired devices : displays paired devices. Separating and connecting individual Bluetooth® devices and
Bluetooth® profiles.
Find devices : finds Bluetooth® devices that are set to visible and are within the range of the infotainment
system. The maximum range is approximately 10 metres.
 Bluetooth audio (A2DP/AVRCP) : this function must be activated if you want to connect an external audio
source to the infotainment system via Bluetooth®⇒ page 28. 

User profile settings

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 34.
In the PHONE main menu, touch the
tion button and then User profile .
Setup  func-

Function button: effect

Manage favourites : to edit speed dial buttons.
Assigned speed dial button: touch to delete the stored number.
Unassigned speed dial button: touch to store a number from the address book to the speed
dial button.
Sort by : set the sorting order for telephone book entries (Last name or First name).
Import contacts : touch to import the address book from the connected telephone or to update the previously
imported address book.
Delete other profiles : to delete individual or all non-active user profiles. 
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Settings
Menu and system settings (SETUP)

 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following Additional information and warnings:
subjects: ● Safety information  for infotainment system
System settings main menu (Setup) . . . . . . . . 40 ⇒ page 3
● Overview of the control elements ⇒ page 6
The range of possible settings depends on the
● Basic information on use ⇒ page 7 
country, the unit and the vehicle's equipment speci-
fication.

System settings main menu (Setup)

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 40.
● Press the SETUP infotainment button to open
the System setup main menu.
● To adjust the settings for a certain function,
touch the appropriate function button.

Function button: effect

Remove the SD card safely : ejects the memory card from the system. Once the memory card has been ejec-
ted from the system the function button is greyed out.
Sound : make sound and volume settings ⇒ page 42.
Screen :make screen settings.
 Display off (in 10 s) : when this function is activated, the screen switches off if no button is press-
ed on the infotainment system for about ten seconds. The screen is switched back on by touch-
ing the screen or pressing an infotainment button.
Brightness : select the brightness of the screen.
 Confirmation tone : activates the confirmation tone that sounds when a function button is
touched.
 Show clock in standby mode : the screen shows the current time when the infotainment system is
in standby mode.
Time and date : set the time and date.
Time : to set the current time.
Time format : select the format for the time display (12 or 24-hour).
 Summer (DST) : summer time is activated.
Date : set the current date.
Date format : to select the format for the date display (DD.MM.YY, YY-MM-DD or MM-DD-YY).
Language : select the desired language for text and voice output.
Keypad : select the required layout (alphabetical or keyboard layout).
More keypad languages : select additional keypad languages.
Units : sets units of measurement for displays in the vehicle.
Distance, Speed, Temperature, Volume, Consumption and Pressure.
Bluetooth : make settings relating to Bluetooth® ⇒ page 39.
Remove safely : disconnect data storage device (USB storage device or SD card) from the system. Once
the storage device has been ejected from the system the respective function button is greyed out. 

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 Function button: effect
Factory settings : restoring the factory settings will erase entered data and settings depending on which
option has been selected.
System information : displays the system information (serial number, hardware and software versions).
Copyright : copyright information.

It is important that the correct date and time

are set in the vehicle to ensure the infotain-
ment system works properly. 
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Settings 41
Sound and volume settings

 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following Additional information and warnings:
subjects: ● Safety information  for infotainment system
Adjusting settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 ⇒ page 3
● Overview of the control elements ⇒ page 6
The range of possible settings depends on the
● Basic information on use ⇒ page 7 
country, the unit and the vehicle's equipment speci-
fication.

Adjusting settings

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 42.
Changes are automatically stored when a menu is
closed.

● Press the SOUND infotainment button.

● OR: press the SETUP infotainment button and
then select Sound to open the Sound setup main
menu.
● To adjust the settings for a certain function,
touch the appropriate function button.

Function button: effect

: sets the tonal quality (Bass - Mid - Treble).
Bass - Mid- Treble
Balance or Balance - Fader : set the sound focus.
The crosshair shows the where the sound is currently focused in the car's interior. To move the sound
focus, touch the required position on the interior view or use the arrow buttons to change the position. To
place the focus of sound at the centre of the interior view, touch the function button between the arrows.
Volume : to make volume settings.
Max. switch-on volume : define the maximum volume at switch-on.
Announcements : to set the output volume for announcements (e.g. traffic announcements).
Speed-dep. vol. (GALA) : define the scope of the speed-dependent volume control. The audio vol-
ume is automatically increased as the vehicle speed increases.
Audio lower. : set how much the volume of the infotainment system should be reduced by when
the ParkPilot is active.
AUX volume : to set the output volume for audio sources that are connected via the AUX-IN mul-
timedia socket (Quiet, Medium or Loud). Please also refer to ⇒ page 42, Adjusting playback
volume of external audio sources.
BT audio : to set the output volume for audio sources connected via Bluetooth® (quiet, medium
or loud). Please also refer to ⇒ page 42, Adjusting playback volume of external audio sour-
ces.
 Confirmation tone : activates the confirmation tone that sounds when a function button is touched.

Adjusting playback volume of external audio If the sound from the external audio source is too
sources quiet, increase the output volume on the external
If you need to increase the output volume of an ex- audio source if possible. If this is not sufficient, set
ternal audio source, first lower the base volume on the input volume to Medium or Loud. 
the infotainment system.

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 If the sound from the connected external audio
source is too loud or distorted, lower the output
volume on the external audio source if possible. If
this is not sufficient, set the input volume to Me-
dium or Quiet. 
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Overview of the control elements

Fig. 1 Overview of the control elements

Different versions of the infotainment system are supplied. The labelling and functions of the infotainment
buttons ⇒ Fig. 1 2 and the position of the CD slot 5 may vary between versions.

1  Rotary/push knob:
– Press to switch on or off ⇒ page 7.
– Turn to adjust the basic volume on whichever source is in use ⇒ page 7.
2 Infotainment buttons: press a button to select a function.
– RADIO : switches to radio mode and changes frequency band in radio mode ⇒ page 12.
– MEDIA : switches to media mode ⇒ page 20.
– CAR : opens vehicle and system settings ⇒ Booklet Owner's manual, chapter Introduction to the in-
fotainment system.
– SETUP : opens menu and system settings ⇒ page 40.
– SOUND : opens sound and volume settings ⇒ page 40.
– EJECT : ejects the CD ⇒ page 20.
– MUTE : mute the audio source ⇒ page 8.
– PHONE : opens the telephone control system ⇒ page 30. The current audio source is muted if no
mobile telephone provision is installed.
3 Touchscreen ⇒ page 7.
4 Setting knob: the function of this button depends on the unit's operating state.
– In all radio modes: turn for manual station or channel selection. Press to start and stop the scan
function ⇒ page 12.
– In media mode: turn to open the track list. Press to start and stop the scan function ⇒ page 20.
– Turn to select menu options in long lists and press to access the selected option (e.g. select a sta-
tion from the station list).
5 CD slot: for inserting and removing CDs ⇒ page 20.
6 AUX-IN socket: for connecting an external audio source ⇒ page 20.
7 Memory card slot: the slot is located underneath or to the left of the screen, depending on the unit
version ⇒ page 20. 

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Overview of the control elements

Fig. 1 Overview of the control elements

Different versions of the infotainment system are supplied. The labelling and functions of the infotainment
buttons ⇒ Fig. 1 2 and the position of the CD slot 5 may vary between versions.

1  Rotary/push knob:
– Press to switch on or off ⇒ page 7.
– Turn to adjust the basic volume on whichever source is in use ⇒ page 7.
2 Infotainment buttons: press a button to select a function.
– RADIO : switches to radio mode and changes frequency band in radio mode ⇒ page 12.
– MEDIA : switches to media mode ⇒ page 20.
– CAR : opens vehicle and system settings ⇒ Booklet Owner's manual, chapter Introduction to the in-
fotainment system.
– SETUP : opens menu and system settings ⇒ page 40.
– SOUND : opens sound and volume settings ⇒ page 40.
– EJECT : ejects the CD ⇒ page 20.
– MUTE : mute the audio source ⇒ page 8.
– PHONE : opens the telephone control system ⇒ page 30. The current audio source is muted if no
mobile telephone provision is installed.
3 Touchscreen ⇒ page 7.
4 Setting knob: the function of this button depends on the unit's operating state.
– In all radio modes: turn for manual station or channel selection. Press to start and stop the scan
function ⇒ page 12.
– In media mode: turn to open the track list. Press to start and stop the scan function ⇒ page 20.
– Turn to select menu options in long lists and press to access the selected option (e.g. select a sta-
tion from the station list).
5 CD slot: for inserting and removing CDs ⇒ page 20.
6 AUX-IN socket: for connecting an external audio source ⇒ page 20.
7 Memory card slot: the slot is located underneath or to the left of the screen, depending on the unit
version ⇒ page 20. 

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Overview of the control elements

Fig. 1 Overview of the control elements

Different versions of the infotainment system are supplied. The labelling and functions of the infotainment
buttons ⇒ Fig. 1 2 and the position of the CD slot 5 may vary between versions.

1  Rotary/push knob:
– Press to switch on or off ⇒ page 7.
– Turn to adjust the basic volume on whichever source is in use ⇒ page 7.
2 Infotainment buttons: press a button to select a function.
– RADIO : switches to radio mode and changes frequency band in radio mode ⇒ page 12.
– MEDIA : switches to media mode ⇒ page 20.
– CAR : opens vehicle and system settings ⇒ Booklet Owner's manual, chapter Introduction to the in-
fotainment system.
– SETUP : opens menu and system settings ⇒ page 40.
– SOUND : opens sound and volume settings ⇒ page 40.
– EJECT : ejects the CD ⇒ page 20.
– MUTE : mute the audio source ⇒ page 8.
– PHONE : opens the telephone control system ⇒ page 30. The current audio source is muted if no
mobile telephone provision is installed.
3 Touchscreen ⇒ page 7.
4 Setting knob: the function of this button depends on the unit's operating state.
– In all radio modes: turn for manual station or channel selection. Press to start and stop the scan
function ⇒ page 12.
– In media mode: turn to open the track list. Press to start and stop the scan function ⇒ page 20.
– Turn to select menu options in long lists and press to access the selected option (e.g. select a sta-
tion from the station list).
5 CD slot: for inserting and removing CDs ⇒ page 20.
6 AUX-IN socket: for connecting an external audio source ⇒ page 20.
7 Memory card slot: the slot is located underneath or to the left of the screen, depending on the unit
version ⇒ page 20. 

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 General information on operating the unit

 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following Not all listed function buttons and functions
subjects: may be available due to the device software
used in your market. The equipment is not faulty if
Rotary/push knobs and infotainment buttons . 7
a function button is missing from the screen.
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adjusting base volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Due to country-specific legislation, certain
Operating function buttons and displays on functions cannot be selected on the screen
the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 when the vehicle is travelling above a certain
Selecting list entries and browsing lists . . . . . 9 speed.
Input windows with on-screen keypad . . . . . . 10 Using a mobile telephone in the vehicle may
Additional display information and display cause noise from the vehicle loudspeakers.
options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
There may be restrictions on the use of Blue-
Changes to settings may cause the display content tooth® devices in some countries. Information
to vary and some aspects of the infotainment sys- is available from the local authorities.
tem operation to differ from the descriptions given
in this manual. In some vehicles equipped with ParkPilot, the
volume of the current audio source is auto-
Additional information and warnings: matically lowered when reverse gear is engaged.
● Safety information  for infotainment system Volume reduction can be set in the Sound setup
⇒ page 3 menu⇒ page 42. 
● Overview of the control elements ⇒ page 6

Lightly pressing the buttons or briefly touch-

ing the touchscreen is sufficient to operate
the infotainment system.

Rotary/push knobs and infotainment buttons

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 7.
Infotainment buttons
This manual uses a button symbol with blue con-
tent and the term “infotainment button” to refer to
buttons on the infotainment system, e.g. the info-
Rotary/push knobs tainment button MEDIA .
The left-hand rotary/push knob  ⇒ Fig. 1 1 is re- Infotainment buttons are operated either by press-
ferred to as the volume control or the on/off switch. ing them or by pressing and holding. 
The right-hand rotary/push knob ⇒ Fig. 1 4 is re-
ferred to as the setting knob.

Switching on and off

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 7.
After switching on, the system starts at the last se-
lected volume setting, provided that this does not
exceed the preselected maximum switch-on vol-
ume ⇒ page 42, Sound and volume settings.
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To switch the infotainment system on or off man- Depending on the unit version and the country, the
ually, briefly press the rotary/push knob  infotainment system may switch off automatically
⇒ Fig. 1 1 . when the engine is switched off or the vehicle key 

Introduction 7
is removed from the ignition lock. If the infotain- If the vehicle battery has been disconnected,
ment system is switched on again, it will switch off the ignition must be switched on before
automatically after approximately 30 minutes switching the infotainment system back on. 
(switch-off delay).

The infotainment system is permanently

linked to the vehicle. It cannot be used in an-
other vehicle.

Adjusting base volume

 First read and observe the safety warnings

on page 7.
on page 3 and the introductory information

Function: action
Increasing the volume: turn the volume control  ⇒ Fig. 1 1 clockwise or press the  button on the
multifunction steering wheel ⇒ Booklet Owner's manual.
Decreasing volume: turn the volume control  ⇒ Fig. 1 1 anticlockwise or press the  button on the
multifunction steering wheel.

Changes to the base volume are indicated by a Any media source currently being played is stop-
“bar” on the screen. During this time the infotain- ped while the infotainment system is muted.  ap-
ment system cannot be operated. pears on the display.
It is possible to preset certain volume settings and If the base volume has been considerably in-
adjustments ⇒ page 42. creased to play a certain audio source, re-
duce the volume again before switching to another
Muting the infotainment system
audio source. 
● Turn the volume control  ⇒ Fig. 1 1 anti-
clockwise until  is displayed.
● OR: press the MUTE infotainment system but-
ton1) ⇒ Fig. 1 2 .

Operating function buttons and displays on the screen

1) Depending on the unit version.

8 Composition Touch, Composition Colour

 Inactive (grey) function buttons cannot be selected.

Overview of displays and function buttons

Displays and function buttons: action and effect
In the title bar, the currently selected menu and any other possible function buttons are
A
displayed.
B Touch to open a further menu.
Move the crosshair across the screen with slight pressure without losing contact.
C
OR: touch the desired position on the screen, the crosshair moves to this position.
 Touch to move up one level at a time from certain lists.
Touch to move up one level at a time to the main menu from a submenu or to undo in-

puts made.
...  Touch to open a pop-up window (option window), displaying further setting options.
Some functions or displays are marked with a checkbox and are activated  or deacti-
 ... /  ...
vated  by touching this box.
OK Touch to confirm an input or selection.
 Touch to close a pop-up window or an input window.
+ / - Touch to change settings incrementally.
 Move the slider across the screen with slight pressure without losing contact. 

Selecting list entries and browsing lists

Browsing lists (scrolling)
If there are more items available in a list view than
can be displayed on the screen, function buttons
for scrolling or a scroll bar are displayed on the
right of the screen ⇒ Fig. 3.
● Browsing lists line-by-line: touch the  or 
function button briefly.
● Browsing lists page-by-page: briefly touch the
screen above or below the scroll marker.
● Browsing long lists quickly page-by-page: touch
and hold the screen above or below the scroll
marker.
Fig. 3 List entries settings menu
● To quickly scan through a long list, place your

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 7.
finger on the scroll marker and move it over the
screen without losing contact. Lift your finger off
the screen when you reach the desired position. 

List entries can be opened by touching them di-

rectly on the screen or by using the setting knob
⇒ Fig. 1 4 .

Marking and selecting list entries with the

setting knob
● Turn the setting knob to mark each consecutive
list entry with a selection box so you can browse
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through the list.

● Press the setting knob to select the marked list
entry.

Introduction 9
Input windows with on-screen keypad
The input line with the cursor is located on the left
in the top line of the screen *. All inputs are dis-
played here.

Input windows for free text input

An input window for free text entry allows any let-
ter, number and special character to be entered in
any combination.
Touching the OK function button applies the se-
quence of characters currently displayed in the
window.

Input windows for selecting a stored entry

Fig. 4 Input window with on-screen keyboard It is only possible to select a sequence of letters,
numbers and special characters that matches a
 First read and observe the safety warn-
ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 7.
stored entry.
Every time a character is entered, a destination
corresponding to the specifications is proposed in
Input windows with on-screen keyboard allow you the input line. When terms are made up of more
to enter text, such as an entry name for storing a than one word, the space must be entered as well.
destination or a search term for searching in long If fewer than 99 entries are available, the number
lists. of remaining entries is displayed after the input line
Not all of the function buttons listed here are avail- ⇒ Fig. 4 2 . Touching this function button displays
able in all countries and for all topics. a list of these remaining entries.

Subsequent chapters only explain those functions

that differ from the general view described here.

Overview of function buttons

Function buttons: action and effect
: touch to open the input window for numbers and special characters.
123...
1
ABC... :
touch to go back to the input window for letters.
Displays the number and opens the list of entries corresponding to the specifications
2
that are still available.
Letters/numbers Touch to insert the character in the input line.
Press and hold to open a pop-up window with special characters based on the letter
shown.
Letters and 
Touch the desired character to enter it. Some special characters can also be written out
(e.g. “AE” for “Ä”).
 Touch to switch between upper and lower case.
 Touch to enter a space.
OK Touch to accept the suggestion in the input line and close the input window.
Touch to delete characters in the input line from right to left.

Press and hold to delete several characters at once.
 Touch to close the input window. 

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 Additional display information and display options

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 7.
Displays such as the current time and the current
outside temperature can be displayed on the
screen in the status bar.
All displays appear only after the infotainment sys-
The displays that appear on the screen can vary tem has completed start-up. 
depending on the settings, and may differ from
those described here.
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Introduction 11
Audio mode
Radio mode

 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following ● Basic information on use ⇒ page 7
subjects: ● Menu and system settings (SETUP)
RADIO main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ⇒ page 40
RDS radio data service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Multi-storey car parks, tunnels, high buildings
Station buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 and mountains can impair radio reception.
Selecting, setting and storing stations . . . . . . . 14
Scan function (SCAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Foil or metal-coated stickers attached to the
Radio text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 windows may affect reception on vehicles
with a window aerial. 
TP function (traffic program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Incoming traffic announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
FM/AM settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Additional information and warnings:

● Safety information  for infotainment system
⇒ page 3
● Overview of the control elements ⇒ page 6

RADIO main menu

Fig. 5 RADIO main menu Fig. 6 Radio mode station list

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 12.
Selecting the frequency band
● Select the required frequency band by pressing
the RADIO infotainment button.

Function buttons in the RADIO main menu

Function button: effect
1 Changes the displayed station button group by touching the function button.
 Opens the list of currently receivable radio stations ⇒ page 14.
 Opens the frequency dial for the selected frequency band ⇒ page 15.
Opens the settings menu for the currently activated frequency band (FM or AM)

⇒ page 18. 

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 Function button: effect
Browses through the available or stored stations. Setting for the arrow buttons in the
< / >
FM/AM setup menu ⇒ page 18.
SCAN The function button is only displayed while the scan function is on ⇒ page 16.
1... to 12... Station buttons for storing stations ⇒ page 14.
 Updates the station list (AM frequency band) ⇒ page 15.

Possible displays and symbols

Display: meaning
Displays station frequency or station name, and also possibly radio text. Station name
A
and radio text are only displayed when RDS is available and activated ⇒ page 13.
The RDS radio data service is deactivated. RDS can be activated in the FM setup
RDS offa)
menu ⇒ page 18.
TP TP traffic news is activated and can be received ⇒ page 17.
No TP No traffic news station can be received.
 The radio station is stored to a station button.
a) Varies by country and unit version. 

RDS radio data service

Fig. 7 RADIO main menu Fig. 8 Radio mode station list

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 12.
Station name and automatic station tracking
If RDS is available, station names can be dis-
played in the RADIO main menu and in the FM
station list.
RDS (radio data system) is a radio data service
which enables additional FM services, such as the FM radio stations may occasionally or continuously
display of station names, automatic station track- broadcast different content on different regional
ing, radio text and TP traffic news (TP). frequencies under the same station name (e.g. Ra-
dio 2).
RDS is not supported by all units and is not availa-
ble everywhere or on every FM radio station. By default, automatic station tracking always
switches to the currently selected station's frequen-
RDS can be deactivated in some country and unit cy that offers the best reception, as the vehicle
versions ⇒ page 18. travels from one area to the next. As a result, you
Without RDS it is not possible to use radio data may lose the regional programme you are listening
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services. to.
Automatic frequency changing and automatic sta-
tion tracking can be deactivated in the FM setup
⇒ page 18. 

Audio mode 13
 The radio stations are responsible for the
content of the information sent. 

Station buttons

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 12.

In the RADIO main menu, you can store stations

from the currently selected frequency band on
12 consecutively numbered function buttons.
These function buttons are called station buttons.

Fig. 9 RADIO main menu

Touch the station button that shows the required station.

Selecting stations via the station
buttons When a stored station is selected via the station buttons, it will only be
played if it can be received at your current location.
Touch the ⇒ Fig. 9 1 function button.
Changing station button group The station buttons are displayed in groups of four function buttons
( 1 ... to 4 ... , 5 ... to 8 ... and 9 ... to 12 ... ).
If radio text is shown instead of the station buttons, touch radio text in
Displaying station buttons
order to show the station buttons.
Storing stations to station but- See Storing stations ⇒ page 15.
tons 

Selecting, setting and storing stations

Fig. 10 RADIO main menu Fig. 11 Radio mode station list 

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  First read and observe the safety warnings
on page 12.
on page 3 and the introductory information

Selecting stations
Touch the < or > ⇒ Fig. 10 function button.
Selecting stations using arrow
buttons The unit only switches to stored or receivable stations, depending on
< / > what settings have been made for the arrow buttons. Setting for the ar-
row buttons in the FM/AM setup menu ⇒ page 18.
Touch the  ⇒ Fig. 10 function button to open the station list.
Selecting stations from a station
Search through the list and touch the required station to select it.
list
To close the station list, touch the  ⇒ Fig. 11 function button.
In the FM frequency band the station list is updated automatically.
Updating the station list In the AM frequency band, touch the  ⇒ Fig. 11 function button to up-
date the station list.

Tuning to a station frequency manually

Turn the setting knob one stop further.
Displaying the frequency dial
OR: touch the  ⇒ Fig. 10 function button.
Turn the setting knob.
Adjusting the frequency in
stages OR: touch the arrow buttons to the left or the right of the frequency
band.
Touch one of the arrow buttons at the top of the screen ⇒ Fig. 10. The
next receivable station is set automatically.
OR: press and hold one of the arrow buttons at the top of the screen
Quickly browsing through the
⇒ Fig. 10. When you release the button, the unit automatically tunes to
frequency band
the next available station.
OR: place your finger on the slider in the frequency dial and drag it
along the dial.
Briefly press the setting knob.
Hiding the frequency band Manual frequency selection is also closed if you select a station with a
station button. The frequency band closes automatically after a period
of inactivity.

Storing stations
Press and hold the desired station button ⇒ Fig. 10 until a tone is soun-
Storing the current station to a ded.
station button
The station currently playing is then stored on that station button.
Touch the  ⇒ Fig. 10 function button to open the station list.
Stations already stored on a station button are marked in the station list
with the  ⇒ Fig. 11 symbol.
Storing a station from the station
Select the desired station by pressing and holding on the screen.
list to a station button
Touch the button to which you wish this station to be assigned.
A signal tone sounds, and the station is then stored on this station but-
ton. Repeat the process to store further stations from the station list.
All stored stations can be deleted individually or together in the FM/AM
Deleting stored stations
setup menu ⇒ page 18. 
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Stopping station names scrolling (FM Fixed station names are indicated by a dot to each
frequency) side of the name.
Some radio stations transmit a very long station The fixed text is adopted for all the station buttons
name, which is shown on the screen as a scrolling on which the corresponding station is stored. 
text.
To fix the text that is currently displayed to the
screen, touch the station name and hold until a
tone is sounded.

Scan function (SCAN)

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 12.
When the scan function is running, all available
stations on the current frequency band are played
in sequence for approximately 5 seconds each.
SCAN appears on the display.

Press the setting knob briefly.

Starting the scan function
OR: touch the  function button and then select SCAN .
Press the setting knob briefly.
OR: touch the SCAN function button to end the scan function at the station
Stopping the scan function arrived at.
Manually selecting a station with the station buttons also stops the scan
function. 

Radio text

Fig. 12 RADIO main menu Fig. 13 Radio mode: radio text is visible

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 12.
The station buttons can be hidden to enlarge the
display area for the radio text ⇒ Fig. 13.

Some RDS-compatible stations also broadcast ad-

ditional text information known as radio text.

Hiding station buttons Touch displayed radio text ⇒ Fig. 12.

Displaying station buttons Touch displayed radio text ⇒ Fig. 13.
Switching off radio text per- In the FM setup menu, deactivate the  Radio text function button by touch-
manently ing it ⇒ page 18. 

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 TP function (traffic program)

Fig. 14 RADIO main menu with TP display Fig. 15 Radio mode: station list with TP display

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 12.
In FM mode, the selected station must support the
TP function. After the TP function is switched on, if
you change via the station buttons or manual se-
lection to a station that does not support the TP
Traffic news monitoring with the TP function is only function, traffic news monitoring will not be possi-
possible if a traffic news station is available. Traffic ble (display: No TP).
news stations are indicated in the RADIO main If the currently selected traffic news station can no
menu and in the station list by TP ⇒ Fig. 14 and longer be received, No TP is also displayed and
⇒ Fig. 15. you will have to start a manual station search
Some stations that do not broadcast their own traf- ⇒ page 14.
fic news support the TP function through a link to a In AM mode or media mode, the unit will always
traffic news station (EON). automatically tune to a traffic news station in the
Switching the TP function on and off background, provided that a TP station is availa-
ble. This procedure may take some time. 
● In the FM/AM setup menu, activate  or deac-
tivate  the Traffic program (TP) function button by
touching it ⇒ page 18.
If the station that is currently selected does not
support the TP function, No TP will be shown in
the top right of the screen.

Activated TP function and station selection

While traffic news monitoring is on, TP is displayed
at the top right in audio mode ⇒ Fig. 14. Traffic an-
nouncements broadcast by the current station or a
linked traffic news station will interrupt the current
audio mode.

Incoming traffic announcement

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 12.
During the traffic announcement a pop-up window
is displayed and, if required, the radio is switched
to the traffic news station (EON) for the duration of
the traffic announcement.
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Incoming traffic announcements will interrupt the The media mode is paused and the volume is ad-
active audio mode. justed to the preset level ⇒ page 42. 

Audio mode 17
The traffic announcement volume setting can be ● Touch the Cancel function button to end the
adjusted with the volume control  ⇒ Fig. 1 1 . traffic announcement. The TP function remains ac-
The adjusted volume setting will be applied to sub- tivated.
sequent announcements. ● OR: touch the Deactivate function button to end
the current traffic announcement and permanently
switch off the TP function. 

FM/AM settings

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 12.
FM setup
● Select the FM frequency band by pressing the
RADIO infotainment button.

● Touch the  function button to open the FM

setup menu.

Function button: effect

Scan : scan function (SCAN). When the scan function is running, all available stations on the current fre-
quency band are played in sequence for approximately 5 seconds each ⇒ page 16.
Arrow buttons : define the settings for the < und > arrow buttons. The setting is adopted for all frequency
bands (FM, AM).
Preset list : all stored stations on the selected frequency band can be browsed with the arrow
buttons.
Stations : all available stations on the selected frequency band can be browsed with the arrow
buttons.
 Traffic program (TP) : the TP function (traffic news monitoring) is activated ⇒ page 17.

 Radio text : radio text is activated ⇒ page 16.

: to delete some or all stored stations.

Delete preset list
: all stored stations will be deleted (FM 1, FM 2, FM 3).
All
To delete individual stations, selected the desired preset list FM 1 , FM 2 or FM 3 . Then touch
the station button of the station you wish to delete.
Advanced setup : settings for the RDS radio data services.
RDS Regional : defines the setting for automatic station tracking with RDS ⇒ page 13.
Fixed : the unit only switches to alternative frequencies for the selected station that
broadcast the same regional service.
Automatic : the unit always switches to the station's frequency that currently offers the
best reception. As a result, regional programmes may be interrupted.
 Radio Data System (RDS) a): the radio data system (RDS) is deactivated ⇒ page 13. If the 
checkbox is deactivated, the traffic program (TP) and radio text functions are not available.
 Alternative frequency (AF) : automatic station tracking is activated. If the  checkbox is deactiva-
ted, automatic station tracking is switched off. The RDS Regional function button is then inac-
tive (greyed out).
a) Varies by country and unit version.

AM setup
● Select the AM frequency band by pressing the
RADIO infotainment button.

● Touch the  function button to open the AM

setup menu. 

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 Function button: effect
Scan : scan function (SCAN). When the scan function is running, all available stations on the current fre-
quency band are played in sequence for approximately 5 seconds each ⇒ page 16.
Arrow buttons : define the settings for the < und > arrow buttons. The setting is adopted for all frequency
bands (FM, AM).
Preset list : all stored stations on the selected frequency band can be browsed with the arrow
buttons.
Stations : all available stations on the selected frequency band can be browsed with the arrow
buttons.
 Traffic program (TP) : the TP function (traffic news monitoring) is activated ⇒ page 12.

Delete preset list: to delete some or all stored stations.

All: all stored stations will be deleted (AM 1, AM 2, AM 3).
To delete individual stations, select the desired preset list AM 1 , AM 2 or AM 3 . Then touch the
station button of the station you wish to delete. 
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Media mode

 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following dio files can be played by the infotainment system
subjects: from its corresponding drives or audio input sock-
ets (internal CD drive, memory card slot, AUX-IN
Data storage device and file requirements . . . 20
socket etc.).
Playing order of files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . 21
MEDIA main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Copyright
Changing the media source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Audio and video files stored on data storage devi-
Changing tracks in the MEDIA main menu . . . 24 ces are normally subject to national and interna-
Selecting tracks from the track list . . . . . . . . . . 24 tional copyright laws. Observe legal requirements.
Inserting or ejecting a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Additional information and warnings:
Inserting or removing a memory card . . . . . . . 26
● Safety information  for infotainment system
External data storage device connected to
⇒ page 3
USB port  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
External audio source connected to the AUX- ● Overview of the control elements ⇒ page 6
IN socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ● Basic information on use ⇒ page 7
Connecting an external audio source via
This product is subject to certain intellectual
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
property rights and copyrights owned by the
Media settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Microsoft Corporation. The use or distribution of
this type of technology outside this product re-
“Media sources” are audio sources containing au-
quires a licence from Microsoft or an authorised
dio files on various different storage devices (e.g.
Microsoft company. 
CD, memory card, external MP3 player). These au-

Data storage device and file requirements

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.
The supported file formats listed are collectively re-
ferred to below as “audio files”. A CD containing
audio files of these types is referred to as an “au-
dio data CD”.
Factory-fitted CD drives conform to safety class 1
according to DIN IEC 76 (CO) 6/ VDE 0837.
The infotainment system only accepts standard 12
cm CDs, and memory cards measuring
32 mm x 24 mm x 2.1 mm or 1.4 mm.

Media source Requirements for playing in the unit

 Audio CDs (up to 80 minutes). – CD Digital Audio specification .
 CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW audio – MP3 files (.mp3) with bit rates of between 32 and 320 kbit/s
data CDs up to max. 700 MB (mega- or with variable bit rate.
bytes) with the file systems ISO 9660 – WMA files (.wma) up to 10 mono/stereo without copy protec-
Level 1 or 2, Joliet or UDF 1.02, 1.5, 2.01 tion.
 SD and MMC memory cards with the – Playlists in the formats PLS, M3U and WPL.
file systems FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, VFAT – Playlists no larger than 20 kB and containing no more than
or exFAT up to max. 2 GB (gigabytes), 1,000 entries.
SDHC memory cards up to max. 32 GB – File name and path information not longer than 256 charac-
and SDXC memory cards up to max. 2 ters. 
TB (terabytes).

20 Composition Touch, Composition Colour

 Media source Requirements for playing in the unit
AUX External audio source. – Playback of external audio sources via 3.5 mm jack plug
⇒ page 27.
 Audio file playback via Bluetooth®a). – The external media player must support the A2DP Blue-
tooth® profile ⇒ page 28.
a) Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.

Restrictions and notes The reading time may vary considerably depend-
Contamination, exposure to high temperatures and ing on the condition of the storage device (copying
mechanical damage can render storage devices and deleting actions), folder structure and file type.
unusable. Please observe the manufacturer's in- Playlists only determine a certain playing order.
structions. There are no files stored in a playlist. The unit will
Variations in the quality of storage devices from dif- not play a playlist if the files are not stored on the
ferent manufacturers can lead to problems during storage device at the locations referred to by the
playback. playlist (relative file paths).

Please observe copyright laws. Do not use memory card adapters.

The unit may be unable to read individual tracks or
the entire storage device due to the storage devi- No liability can be accepted for damaged or
ce's configuration or the devices and programs lost files on the storage devices. 
used for recording. Information about the best
ways to create audio files and configure storage
devices (compression rate, ID3 tag etc.) can be
found online.

Playing order of files and folders

Audio files  on storage devices are often sorted
by folders  and playlists  to determine a certain
playing order.
Tracks, folders and playlists on a storage device
are each sorted by name in alphanumeric order.
The illustration shows a typical audio data CD that
contains tracks , folders  and subfolders
⇒ Fig. 16.
The tracks are played in the following order1):
1. Tracks 1 and 2 in the CD's root directory
2. Tracks 3 and 4 in the first folder F1 in the
CD's root directory
3. Track 5 in the first subfolder F1.1 of the
folder F1
4. Track 6 in the first subfolder F1.1.1 of the
subfolder F1.1
5. Track 7 in the second subfolder F1.2 of
Fig. 16 Possible structure on an audio data CD the folder F1
6. Tracks 8 and 9 in the second folder F2
 First read and observe the safety warn-
ings on page 3 and the introductory The playing order can be altered by selecting
information on page 20. different playback modes ⇒ page 22.
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1) The  Mix/Repeat including subfolders function must be activated ⇒ page 40 in the Media setup menu.

Audio mode 21
 Playlists are not played automatically. In-
stead they must be specifically selected via
the track selection menu ⇒ page 24. 

MEDIA main menu

In the MEDIA main menu, various media sources
can be selected and played.
● Press the MEDIA infotainment button to open
the MEDIA main menu ⇒ Fig. 17.
Playback of the media source that was most re-
cently played resumes from the point where it stop-
ped.
The media source currently playing is indicated at
the bottom left in the function button 1 .
The MEDIA main menu will indicate if no media
source is available.
Fig. 17 MEDIA main menu

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.

Function buttons in the MEDIA main menu

Function button: effect
Indicates the media source currently selected. Touch to select a different media source
⇒ page 23.
 CD : internal CD drive ⇒ page 25.

1  SD card : memory card ⇒ page 26.

 USB : external data storage device connected to USB port ⇒ page 26.
 AUX : external audio source connected to AUX-IN socket ⇒ page 27.
 BT audio : Bluetooth® audio ⇒ page 28.

 Opens the track list ⇒ page 24.

< / > Changes track when in media mode ⇒ page 24
 Playback stops. The  function button changes to  ⇒ page 24.
 Playback is resumed. The  function button changes to  ⇒ page 24.
 Opens the Media setup menu ⇒ page 28.
Repeats all tracks.

All tracks on the same memory level as the current track will be repeated. If
 Mix/repeat including subfolders is activated in Media setup subfolders are also inclu-
ded⇒ page 28.
 Repeat current track.
Random play.

All tracks on the same memory level as the current track are included. If
 Mix/repeat including subfolders is activated in Media setup subfolders are also inclu-
ded⇒ page 28. 

22 Composition Touch, Composition Colour

 Function button: effect
When the scan function is running, all tracks in the current track list are played for approx-
imately 10 seconds each.
SCAN The function button is only displayed while the scan function is on. To start the scan func-
tion, press setting knob ⇒ Fig. 1 4 or open the  track list and touch the SCAN function
button.

Displays and symbols in the MEDIA main menu

Display: meaning
Display of track information (CD text , ID3 tag with MP3 files).
Audio CDs: track and track number corresponding to the track order on the CD are dis-
A
played.
Audio files: artist name, album name and track name are displayed.
Track playing time and remaining playing time in minutes and seconds. The remaining
B
playing time displayed may differ for audio files with variable bit rate (VBR).
RDS offa) The RDS radio data service is deactivated. RDS can be activated in the FM setup menu
⇒ page 12.
TP TP is activated and can be received ⇒ page 12.
No TP No traffic news station can be received.
a) Varies by market and unit version. 

Changing the media source

● In the MEDIA main menu, press the MEDIA in-
fotainment button as often as required to switch
between the available media sources.
● OR: in the MEDIA main menu, touch the
⇒ Fig. 18 1 function button and select the desired
media source.
Media sources not currently available are shown
as inactive (grey) in the pop-up window.
If a media source that has already been played is
selected again, playback is resumed from the point
that was last reached.

Fig. 18 MEDIA main menu

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.

Optionally selectable media sources

Function button: media source
CD Audio or audio data CD in the internal CD drive ⇒ page 25.
SD card Memory card ⇒ page 26.
USB External data storage device connected to USB ⇒ page 26.
AUX External audio source connected to AUX-IN socket ⇒ page 27.
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BT audio Bluetooth® audio ⇒ page 28.

The media source can also be changed in

the Track list view ⇒ page 24. 

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Changing tracks in the MEDIA main menu

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.

You can browse through the tracks of the media

source that is currently playing using the arrow but-
tons.
You cannot switch to playback from a playlist us-
ing the arrow keys. Playback from a playlist must
be started manually via the track selection menu
⇒ page 24, Selecting tracks from the track list.

Fig. 19 MEDIA main menu

Controlling playback via the MEDIA main menu

Action Effect
Briefly touch the function button < once. Goes to the start of the current track. If the track is short-
er than 3 seconds, the system goes to the start of the
previous track.
Briefly touch the function button < twice. Goes to the start of the previous track. Changes from the
first track to the last track on the storage device that is
being played.
Briefly touch the function button > once. Goes to the next track. Changes from the last track to
the first track on the storage device that is being played.
Press and hold the < function button. Fast reverse.
Press and hold the > function button. Fast forward.
Briefly touch the  function button once. Playback stops. The  function button changes to  .
Briefly touch the  function button once. Playback is resumed. The  function button changes to
. 

Selecting tracks from the track list

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.

Opening the track list

● In the MEDIA main menu, touch the  function
button ⇒ Fig. 19 to open the track list. The track
that is currently playing is highlighted ⇒ Fig. 20.
● Search through the track list and touch the de-
sired track.
If track information is available, the track name is
displayed instead of Track + No.. 
Fig. 20 Track list from a media source

24 Composition Touch, Composition Colour

 Overview of function buttons in the track list
Function button: effect
 Opens the Sources menu. Touch to select a different media source.
Indicates the media source currently selected. Touch to change the media source.
 CD : internal CD drive ⇒ page 25.
 SD card : memory card ⇒ page 26.
A
 USB : external data storage device connected to USB port ⇒ page 26.
 AUX : external audio source connected to AUX-IN socket ⇒ page 27.
 BT audio : external media player connected via Bluetooth® ⇒ page 28.

Touch the function button to open the parent folder of the current folder on the media

source. The name of the current folder will be displayed to the right of the symbol.
 Starts playback at the first track.
Repeats all tracks.

All tracks on the same memory level as the current track will be repeated. If
 Mix/repeat including subfolders is activated in Media setup subfolders are also inclu-
ded⇒ page 28.
 Repeat current track.
Random play.

All tracks on the same memory level as the current track are included. If
 Mix/repeat including subfolders is activated in Media setup subfolders are also inclu-
ded⇒ page 28.
When the scan function is running, all tracks in the current track list are played for approx-
SCAN
imately 10 seconds each.
 Closes track list.

Tracks, folders and playlists can also be

marked by turning the setting knob then loa-
ded or opened up or opened by pressing the knob. 

Inserting or ejecting a CD

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.
Ejecting a CD
In some countries, the vehicle key must be in the
ignition lock of a cabriolet vehicle in order to eject a
CD (anti-theft protection).
The internal CD drive can play audio CDs and au-
dio data CDs. ● Press the EJECT infotainment button.
● The CD in the drive will be ejected and must be
When an audio CD without CD text is playing, only
removed within approximately 10 seconds.
TITLE and the track number, corresponding to the
playing order on the data medium, are displayed in For safety reasons, the CD will be drawn back into
the centre line of the screen. the player if it is not removed within roughly 10
If the audio file CDs played contain additional track seconds, but the unit will not switch to CD mode.
information (CD text , ID3 tag for MP3 files), it CD cannot be read or is faulty
can be displayed on the screen.
A message will be shown on the screen if the data
Inserting a CD on an inserted CD cannot be read or the CD is
● Hold the CD with the printed side facing up. faulty.
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● Push the CD into the CD slot only to the point Uneven road surfaces and strong vibrations
where it is drawn in automatically. can cause playback to jump. 
● When the CD is inserted, playback will start au-
tomatically.

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 When the temperature inside the infotain- If you insert a number of different CDs and
ment system is too high, loading and play- receive the message Error: CD drive ev-
back of CDs is disabled. ery time, contact a qualified workshop. 

Inserting or removing a memory card

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.
Only supported audio files are displayed and
played. Other files are ignored.

Inserting a memory card

Fig. 1 7
Insert a compatible memory card into the memory card slot with the cut-off
Vertical card slot corner first and the lettering facing left (contact surfaces facing down) until
the card clicks into place.
Insert a compatible memory card into the memory card slot with the cut-off
Horizontal card slot corner first and the label facing up (contact surfaces facing down) until the
card clicks into place.

If a memory card cannot be inserted, ensure that it Once the memory card has been ejected from the
is positioned correctly and is compatible with the system, a message is shown on the screen and
unit. the function button is greyed out. The memory card
can then be removed.
Playback starts automatically if supported audio
files are stored on the memory card. ● Press the inserted memory card. The memory
card springs out of the slot.
Removing a memory card
● Remove the memory card.
The inserted memory card must be prepared for
removal. Memory card cannot be read
● In the MEDIA main menu touch the  function If you insert a memory card containing data that
button to open the Media setup menu. cannot be read, the unit will not change to memory
card mode after loading.
● OR: press the SETUP infotainment button.
● Touch the Remove the SD card safely function but- A corresponding message is displayed. 
ton.
● OR: touch the Remove safely function button and
then select  SD card .

External data storage device connected to USB port 

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.
Removing
The connected storage device must be prepared
before removal.

In some countries and with some equipment lev- ● In the MEDIA main menu, touch the  function
els, the vehicle may be fitted with a USB connec- button to open the Media setup menu.
tion  in the stowage compartment in the centre ● OR: press the SETUP infotainment button.
console. ⇒ Booklet Owner's Manual, chapter Prac- ● Touch the Remove safely function button and
tical equipment. then select  USB .
Only supported audio files are displayed and
played. Other files are ignored.
Data media cannot be read
The message No playable files available
Playback starts automatically if supported audio appears if the data on the connected storage de-
files are stored on the data storage device. vice cannot be read. 

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 Please read and observe the manufacturer's
manual for the external storage device. 

External audio source connected to the AUX-IN socket

Fig. 21 MEDIA main menu Fig. 22 External audio source connected to AUX-
IN

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.
● Start playback on the external audio source.
● In the MEDIA main menu, touch the
⇒ Fig. 21 1 function button and select AUX .

The AUX-IN socket ⇒ Fig. 1 6 can only be used The output volume of the external audio source
with a 3.5 mm jack plug. should be adjusted to the volume of the other au-
dio sources ⇒ page 42.
The connected external audio source is played
over the vehicle speakers and cannot be control-
led via the infotainment system.
AUX shows on the screen when an external audio
source is connected ⇒ Fig. 22.

Connecting an external audio source to the

AUX-IN socket
● Reduce the base volume on the infotainment
system.
● Connect the external audio source to the AUX-
IN socket.

Information on operating an external audio source connected to the AUX-IN socket

Action Effect
Selecting another audio source on the infotainment The external audio source continues to run in the
system. background.
Stopping playback on the external audio source. The infotainment system remains in the AUX menu.
Disconnecting the plug from the AUX-IN socket. The infotainment system switches to playback of
the most recently played audio source.

Please read and observe the manufacturer's Interference may occur if the external audio
manual for the external audio source. source is powered from the vehicle’s 12-volt
socket.
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Connecting an external audio source via Bluetooth®
● Touch the Find devices function button to con-
nect an external Bluetooth® audio source for the
first time.
● OR: touch the Paired devices function button to
select an external Bluetooth® audio source from
the list.
● Continue the process by following the prompts
on the infotainment system screen and in the dis-
play on the Bluetooth® audio source.
You may then have to start playback on the Blue-
tooth® audio source manually.
When playback on the Bluetooth® audio source is
Fig. 23 MEDIA main menu
stopped, the infotainment system remains in Blue-
tooth® audio mode.
 First read and observe the safety warn-
ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.
Controlling playback
The extent to which the Bluetooth® audio source
can be controlled via the infotainment system var-
In Bluetooth® audio mode, audio files from a Blue-
ies depending on what Bluetooth® audio source is
tooth® audio source (e.g. mobile telephone) that is
connected.
connected via Bluetooth® can be played over the
vehicle loudspeakers (Bluetooth® audio playback). With media players that support the AVRCP Blue-
tooth® profile, playback on the Bluetooth® audio
Conditions source can be automatically started or stopped
● The Bluetooth® audio source must support when the unit is switched to Bluetooth® audio
the A2DP Bluetooth® profile. mode or to a different audio source. In addition,
● The  Bluetooth audio (A2DP/AVRCP) function must track display or track change is possible via the in-
be activated in the Bluetooth setup menu fotainment system.
⇒ page 39. Due to the large number of possible Blue-
Starting Bluetooth® audio transfer tooth® audio sources, it is not possible to
guarantee fault-free operation of all described
● Switch on Bluetooth® visibility on the external functions.
Bluetooth® audio source (e.g. mobile telephone).
● Reduce the base volume on the infotainment Always switch off the warning and service
system. tones on a connected Bluetooth® audio
source, e.g. key tones on a mobile telephone, to
● Press the MEDIA infotainment button.
prevent interference noise and malfunctions. 
● Touch the ⇒ Fig. 23 1 function button and se-
lect  BT audio .

Media settings

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.
● Select the MEDIA main menu by pressing the
MEDIA infotainment button.

● Touch the  function button to open the Media

setup menu.

Function button: effect

Remove the SD card safely : memory card is ejected from the system and can then be safely removed
⇒ page 26.
Sound : sound settings ⇒ page 42.
Bluetooth : opens the Bluetooth setup menu ⇒ page 39. 

28 Composition Touch, Composition Colour

 Function button: effect
 Traffic program (TP) : the TP function (traffic news monitoring) is activated ⇒ page 12.
: subfolders will be included in the selected playback mode ⇒ page 22.
 Mix/Repeat including subfolders

Remove safely: disconnect data storage device (USB storage device or SD card) from the system. Once
the storage device has been ejected from the system the respective function button is greyed out. 
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Telephone control (PHONE)
Introduction to telephone control system

 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following WARNING (Continued)
subjects:
area where the network is very weak or, in
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 some cases, in a tunnel, garage or under-
Areas where special regulations apply . . . . . . 31 pass. This also means that no emergency
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 calls can be made.
Pairing and connecting mobile telephone on
the infotainment system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 WARNING
Switching telephone control system off . . . . . . 33 If a mobile telephone is not secured or is in-
correctly secured in the vehicle, it could be
The telephone functions described in the following flung though the interior during a sudden
section can be controlled via the infotainment sys- driving or braking manoeuvre, or in the event
tem if a mobile telephone that is switched on is of an accident. This can cause injuries.
paired and connected with the infotainment sys-
tem. ● While the vehicle is in motion, always se-
cure the mobile telephone properly outside
The mobile telephone must support the Blue- the airbag deployment area.
tooth® function otherwise a connection cannot be
made between the telephone and the infotainment
WARNING
system.
Carrying a mobile telephone that is switched
If a mobile telephone is not connected to the info- on just next to a pacemaker may cause the
tainment system, the telephone control system pacemaker to malfunction.
cannot be used.
● Maintain a gap of approximately 20 centi-
Observe the notes on using a mobile telephone in metres between the aerials of the mobile tele-
the vehicle without a connection to the external phone and the pacemaker, as mobile tele-
aerial ⇒ Booklet Owner's manual. phones may affect the functioning of pace-
makers.
Additional information and warnings:
● Do not carry a mobile telephone in your
● Safety information  for infotainment system
breast pocket above your pacemaker when
⇒ page 3
the telephone is switched on or in standby
● Overview of the control elements ⇒ page 6 mode.
● Basic information on use ⇒ page 7 ● If you suspect interference, switch off the
mobile telephone immediately.
WARNING
Making telephone calls and operating the tel- WARNING
ephone control system while the vehicle is in
The centre armrest may obstruct the driver's
motion can distract you from the road and
arm movements if raised, which could cause
lead to accidents.
accidents and severe injuries.
● Always drive carefully and responsibly.
● Always keep the armrest down while the
● Select volume settings that allow signals vehicle is in motion.
from outside the vehicle (such as emergency
services sirens) to be easily heard at all NOTICE
times.
High speeds, poor weather and poor road con-
● Your call may be cut off or you may be un-
ditions as well as the network quality may im-
able to make calls if you are in an area with
pair telephone calls in the vehicle. 
no mobile telephone network coverage, an

30 Composition Touch, Composition Colour

 General information

 First read and observe the introductory

information and safety warnings
page 30.
on
You may experience poor reception or may be cut
off in areas where the signal is weak.
Most electronic devices are shielded against high-
frequency signals. In rare cases, however, elec-
How the individual telephone menus are displayed tronic devices may not be shielded against high-
depends on the mobile telephone being used. frequency signals emitted by the telephone control
There may be differences. system. This can cause interference.
Observe the notes on using a mobile telephone in
There may be restrictions on the use of Blue-
the vehicle without a connection to the external
tooth® devices in some countries. Information
aerial ⇒ Booklet Owner's manual, chapter Vehicle
is available from the local authorities.
care and maintenance.
Use compatible Bluetooth® devices only. Informa- When connecting the telephone control sys-
tion on compatible Bluetooth® products is available tem with a device using Bluetooth®, read the
from your Volkswagen dealership or online. device's operating manual for detailed safety infor-
mation. Use compatible Bluetooth® products only. 
Follow the operating manual for your mobile tele-
phone and the instructions provided by the acces-
sory manufacturer.

Areas where special regulations apply

 First read and observe the introductory

information and safety warnings
page 30.
on
WARNING
Switch off the mobile telephone in areas with
a risk of explosion!
Switch off the mobile telephone and mobile tele-
phone provision in areas with a risk of explosion. NOTICE
These areas are often clearly marked, but not al- Your mobile telephone must always be switch-
ways ⇒  in Introduction on page 30. They in- ed off in areas where special regulations apply
clude, for example: and when the use of mobile telephones is for-
● Areas immediately around chemical pipelines bidden. The radiation produced by the mobile
and tanks. telephone when switched on may interfere with
sensitive technical and medical equipment,
● Lower decks of ships and ferries.
possibly resulting in malfunction or damage to
● The area around vehicles which run on liquid the equipment. 
gas (such as propane or butane).
● Places where there are chemicals or particles
such as flour, dust and metal powder in the air.
● All other places where the vehicle engine must
be switched off.

Bluetooth®

 First read and observe the introductory

information and safety warnings
page 30.
on
Bluetooth®
Bluetooth® technology is used to connect a mobile
telephone to the telephone control system fitted in
a vehicle. A pairing process has to be carried out
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before the telephone control system can be used

with a Bluetooth® mobile telephone. 

Telephone control (PHONE) 31

Some Bluetooth® mobile telephones are detected Music playback Bluetooth® Advanced Audio Dis-
and connected automatically when the ignition is tribution Profile (A2DP):
switched on, if a connection already exists. For this
● Bluetooth® profile for the transmission of ster-
to happen, the mobile telephone itself and the
eo-quality audio signals.
Bluetooth® function in the telephone must be
switched on and all active Bluetooth® connections Playback controls Bluetooth® Audio Video Re-
to other units must be disconnected. mote Control Profile (AVRCP):
The Bluetooth® connection is free of charge. ● Bluetooth® profile for displaying track informa-
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Blue- tion and control of playback in the mobile device. 
tooth® SIG, Inc.

Bluetooth® profiles
When a mobile telephone is connected to the tele-
phone control system, data is exchanged via one
of the Bluetooth® profiles.
Basic telephony Bluetooth® Hands-Free Profile
(HFP):
● If a mobile telephone is connected via HFP to
the telephone control system, you can make calls
wirelessly via the hands-free system. The vehicle's
exterior aerial cannot be used with this. Observe
the notes on using a mobile telephone in the vehi-
cle without a connection to the external aerial
⇒ Booklet Owner's manual.

Pairing and connecting mobile telephone on the infotainment system

 First read and observe the introductory

information and safety warnings
page 30.
on
Entries have to be made on the mobile telephone
keypad during the pairing process. The mobile tel-
ephone has to be at hand for this.

In order to operate a mobile telephone via the info- Starting mobile telephone pairing
tainment system, a single pairing process is re- ● Press the PHONE infotainment button.
quired for both devices. ● Touch the Find telephone function button.
Pairing should only be performed when the vehicle OR:
is stationary.
● Press the PHONE infotainment button.
Conditions ● Touch the Setup function button.
● Ignition is switched on. ● Touch the Select telephone function button and
● If necessary, disconnect any headsets from the then Find telephone .
mobile telephone.
Once the search process is complete, the names
● The Bluetooth® function must be activated or of all Bluetooth® devices found will be displayed on
set to visible on the mobile telephone and on the the screen.
infotainment system.
● The keypad lock on the mobile telephone has ● Select the mobile telephone to be paired from
to be unlocked. this list of Bluetooth® devices and then select
Hands-free telephone (HFP).
Follow the operating manual for the mobile tele-
phone. The infotainment system and the mobile telephone
are now connected. Further input may be required
The Bluetooth® function is set to visible on the on the mobile telephone and on the infotainment
infotainment system for about 3 minutes after the system to conclude the connection process. 
ignition is switched on.

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 ● If necessary, confirm the pairing on the mobile Pairing and connecting mobile telephones
telephone. Several mobile telephones can be paired with the
Depends on the mobile telephone: infotainment system, but only one mobile tele-
phone can be connected to the infotainment sys-
● Enter the PIN code that is then displayed on tem at a time.
the infotainment system into the mobile telephone
and confirm it. When you switch the infotainment system on, a
connection is automatically set up with the mobile
OR: telephone that was connected last. If no connec-
tion can be set up with this mobile telephone, the
● Compare the PIN code displayed on the info-
telephone control system automatically attempts to
tainment system with the PIN code displayed on
set up a connection with the next mobile telephone
the mobile telephone. If the PIN code matches, it
in the list of paired devices.
has to be confirmed on both devices.
Bluetooth® connections have a maximum range of
The PHONE main menu is displayed and the tele- 10 metres. Any active Bluetooth ® connection is in-
phone book and the call lists stored in the mobile terrupted when this distance is exceeded. The con-
telephone are loaded automatically once pairing nection is automatically restored as soon as the
has been completed. The time taken by the load- device enters the Bluetooth® range.
ing process varies depending on the amount of da-
ta stored in the mobile telephone. This data is You will find further information on pairing
available on the infotainment system once the and connecting mobile telephones on the In-
loading process is completed. ternet at www.volkswagen.com. 

Switching telephone control system off

 First read and observe the introductory

information and safety warnings
page 30.
on
pired, a message appears on the infotainment sys-
tem screen informing you that the telephone con-
trol system will be switched off automatically. An
active call will be transferred to the mobile tele-
● Switch off the ignition. phone.
● Remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock. The transfer of an active call from the tele-
The telephone control system is switched off and phone control system to the mobile telephone
any active call is transferred to the mobile tele- can take up to approximately 10 seconds (depend-
phone. ing on the mobile telephone being used). 
The telephone control system is not switched off if
the vehicle key is left in the ignition lock after the
engine is switched off. Once a set time has ex-
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Telephone control (PHONE) 33

Description of telephone control system

 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following Up to 20 devices can be linked to the telephone
subjects: control system. One device at a time can be con-
nected via the hands-free profile (HFP) or audio
PHONE main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
playback profile (A2DP) ⇒ page 33.
During a telephone call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Entering a telephone number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Additional information and warnings:
Telephone book menu (Contacts) . . . . . . . . . . 36 ● Safety information  for infotainment system
Call lists menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 ⇒ page 3
Speed dial buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 ● Overview of the control elements ⇒ page 6
Telephone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 ● Basic information on use ⇒ page 7
Bluetooth settings® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
● Introduction to and safety information  for tel-
User profile settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
ephone control system ⇒ page 30
Some functions and settings are only available Using a mobile telephone in the vehicle may
when the vehicle is stationary, and are not suppor- cause noise from the vehicle speakers.
ted by all mobile telephones.
Some networks might not support all lan-
The range of possible settings depends on the
guage-dependent characters and services. 
country, the unit and the vehicle's equipment speci-
fication.

PHONE main menu

Fig. 24 PHONE main menu Fig. 25 Incoming call

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 34.
data via the User profile setup menu
⇒ page 39. The telephone book will be automati-
cally updated when the telephone is connected
Assignment to a user profile again (e.g. on the next journey).
Telephone book data, call lists and stored speed A maximum of 4 user profiles can be stored for
dial buttons are assigned to a user profile and stor- mobile telephones in the telephone control system.
ed in the telephone control system. They are avail- If another mobile telephone is connected, the user
able when the mobile phone is connected with the profile which has not been used for the longest
telephone control system again. amount of time will be deleted automatically.
If, while connected to the radio, telephone book Telephone control function buttons
entries on the mobile telephone are changed, you
● Press the PHONE infotainment button to open
can start a manual update of the telephone book
the PHONE main menu. 

34 Composition Touch, Composition Colour

 Function button: effect
Name of the paired mobile telephone or the user profile in use. Touch to connect or pair an-
1
other mobile telephone.
Speed dial buttons which can be used to store one telephone number from the telephone
2
book each ⇒ page 38.
 Opens the keypad to enter a telephone number ⇒ page 36.
 Opens the telephone book in the paired mobile telephone ⇒ page 36.
 Opens the call lists in the paired mobile telephone ⇒ page 37.
 Opens the Telephone setup menu ⇒ page 38.
 Touch to accept a call.
Touch to end a call.

OR: touch to reject an incoming call.
 Touch to mute the ring tone during a call or to switch the mute off.

Telephone control displays and symbols

Display: meaning
The name of the mobile telephone network provider where the inserted SIM card or the SIM
A
card of the paired mobile telephone is registered.
B Displays the telephone number or the stored name.
 The charge level of the paired mobile telephone.
 The signal strength of the current mobile telephone transmitter station. 

During a telephone call

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 34.

When a connection is made to a dialled telephone

number, the PHONE main menu changes to the
telephone call view ⇒ Fig. 26.

Fig. 26 During a telephone call

Displays and function buttons: action and effect

 a) Touch to make the call on the mobile telephone provision.
Touch to switch off the microphone in the mobile telephone provision during a call (  func-
tion button changes to  ). The conversation in the vehicle cannot be heard at the other end.
  appears on the display A .
Touch the  function button to switch on the microphone in the mobile telephone provision
again.
 Touch to end a call. 
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Displays and function buttons: action and effect
: call is being made with the connected mobile telephone. Touch the  function button to
make the call on the mobile telephone provision.
A
: the microphone in the provision for mobile telephone is switched off.
: charge level of the paired mobile telephone.
B Display of call duration and telephone number or the stored name.
a) This function button is only displayed when the call is made on the mobile telephone. 

Entering a telephone number

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 34.

In the PHONE main menu, press the  function

button.

Fig. 27 Entering a telephone number

Possible functions
Entering a telephone num- Enter the telephone number on the keypad.
ber Touch the  function button to dial the number.
Enter the first letters of the required contact on the keypad. Possible en-
Selecting a contact from a tries appear in the contact list.
list Browse through the contact list and touch the desired contact to make the
call. 

Telephone book menu (Contacts)

Fig. 28 Contacts menu Fig. 29 Search window

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 34. 

36 Composition Touch, Composition Colour

 It may take a few minutes after the first pairing The telephone book can also be opened during an
process until the telephone book data1) from the on-going telephone call.
paired mobile telephone is available on the info-
In the PHONE main menu, press the  function
tainment system. The process could take up to an
button.
hour, depending on the amount of data to be trans-
ferred. If necessary, confirm the transfer on the
mobile telephone.

Possible functions
Browse through the list and touch the desired contact to make the call.
Selecting a contact from a
list OR: if several numbers are allocated to the same contact, first touch the
contact and then the desired number to make the call.
Touch the  ⇒ Fig. 28 function button to open the search window.
Enter the name you are looking for in the search window ⇒ Fig. 29.
Finding a contact in the
search window The number of matching results is displayed to the right of the entry field.
Touch the function button to go to the list view.
Browse through the list and touch the desired contact to make the call.

Availability of telephone book menu depends

on the mobile telephone being used. 

Call lists menu

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 34.

● In the PHONE main menu, press the  func-

tion button.
● Touch the ...  ⇒ Fig. 30 1 function button.
● Select the desired call list: All , Missed calls ,
Dialled numbers or Received calls .

If a telephone number is already stored in the tele-

phone book, the stored name is displayed in the
call list instead of the telephone number.

Fig. 30 Call list menu

Possible displays in the call menu

Display Meaning
 Missed calls: shows telephone numbers of missed and unanswered calls.
Dialled numbers : shows telephone numbers that were dialled on the mobile telephone and the

infotainment system telephone control system.
Received calls : shows all telephone numbers that were received on the mobile telephone and

on the infotainment system via the telephone control system.

Availability of call lists depends on the mobile

telephone being used. 
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1) Depending on what device is used, only contacts from the telephone memory may be loaded.

Telephone control (PHONE) 37

Speed dial buttons

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 34.

One telephone number from the telephone book

can be stored to each of the speed dial buttons
⇒ Fig. 31 1 .
All speed dial buttons must be assigned manually
and are then specific to a user profile.

Fig. 31 PHONE main menu

Possible functions
In the PHONE main menu, touch a free speed dial button.
Assigning speed dial but-
tons Select the desired contact from the list. If several telephone numbers are
stored for the selected contact, select the desired number.
In the PHONE main menu, press and hold an assigned speed dial button
until the Contacts menu opens.
Editing assigned speed di- Select the desired contact from the list. If several telephone numbers are
al buttons stored for the selected contact, select the desired number.
To close the Contacts menu without applying changes, touch the  func-
tion button.
Deleting assigned speed Any telephone number stored on a speed dial button can be deleted in the
dial buttons User profile setup menu ⇒ page 39.
Dialling with speed dial In the PHONE main menu, briefly touch an assigned speed dial button to
buttons dial the telephone number stored to that button.

Contacts stored to the speed dial buttons are

not updated automatically. If a contact stored
to a speed dial button is modified on the mobile tel-
ephone, the speed dial button must be assigned
again. 

Telephone settings

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 34.
In the PHONE main menu, touch the
tion button.
Setup  func-

Function button: effect

 Hands-free a): the hands-free function is activated. Touch the function button during a telephone call to
make the call on the mobile telephone.
Select telephone: select the mobile telephone from the list view to connect it to the infotainment system.
Find telephone : touch to connect a new mobile telephone.
Bluetooth : opens the Bluetooth setup menu ⇒ page 39. 

38 Composition Touch, Composition Colour

 Function button: effect
User profile : opens the User profile setup menu ⇒ page 39.
Select ring tone b):
select the ring tone from the list of preset ring tones. The selected ring tone is played and
stored when you leave the submenu.
a) This function button is only active during a telephone call.
b) Either the selected ring tone or the ring tone set in the mobile phone is sounded, depending on what mobile phone is being used. 

Bluetooth settings®

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 34.
In the PHONE main menu, touch the
tion button and then Bluetooth .
Setup  func-

Function button: effect

 Bluetooth : touch to switch Bluetooth® off. All existing connections are ended.
Visibility : switch Bluetooth® visibility on and off.
Visible : Bluetooth® visibility is activated.
Not visible : Bluetooth® visibility is deactivated. The Bluetooth® visibility has to be switched on
before a Bluetooth® device can be externally paired with the infotainment system.
Upon start : Bluetooth® visibility is deactivated approximately 3 minutes after the engine is star-
ted.
Name : to display or edit the device name. This name is displayed to other Bluetooth® devices in their
Bluetooth® settings.
Paired devices : displays paired devices. Separating and connecting individual Bluetooth® devices and
Bluetooth® profiles.
Find devices : finds Bluetooth® devices that are set to visible and are within the range of the infotainment
system. The maximum range is approximately 10 metres.
 Bluetooth audio (A2DP/AVRCP) : this function must be activated if you want to connect an external audio
source to the infotainment system via Bluetooth®⇒ page 28. 

User profile settings

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 34.
In the PHONE main menu, touch the
tion button and then User profile .
Setup  func-

Function button: effect

Manage favourites : to edit speed dial buttons.
Assigned speed dial button: touch to delete the stored number.
Unassigned speed dial button: touch to store a number from the address book to the speed
dial button.
Sort by : set the sorting order for telephone book entries (Last name or First name).
Import contacts : touch to import the address book from the connected telephone or to update the previously
imported address book.
Delete other profiles : to delete individual or all non-active user profiles. 
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Settings
Menu and system settings (SETUP)

 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following Additional information and warnings:
subjects: ● Safety information  for infotainment system
System settings main menu (Setup) . . . . . . . . 40 ⇒ page 3
● Overview of the control elements ⇒ page 6
The range of possible settings depends on the
● Basic information on use ⇒ page 7 
country, the unit and the vehicle's equipment speci-
fication.

System settings main menu (Setup)

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 40.
● Press the SETUP infotainment button to open
the System setup main menu.
● To adjust the settings for a certain function,
touch the appropriate function button.

Function button: effect

Remove the SD card safely : ejects the memory card from the system. Once the memory card has been ejec-
ted from the system the function button is greyed out.
Sound : make sound and volume settings ⇒ page 42.
Screen :make screen settings.
 Display off (in 10 s) : when this function is activated, the screen switches off if no button is press-
ed on the infotainment system for about ten seconds. The screen is switched back on by touch-
ing the screen or pressing an infotainment button.
Brightness : select the brightness of the screen.
 Confirmation tone : activates the confirmation tone that sounds when a function button is
touched.
 Show clock in standby mode : the screen shows the current time when the infotainment system is
in standby mode.
Time and date : set the time and date.
Time : to set the current time.
Time format : select the format for the time display (12 or 24-hour).
 Summer (DST) : summer time is activated.
Date : set the current date.
Date format : to select the format for the date display (DD.MM.YY, YY-MM-DD or MM-DD-YY).
Language : select the desired language for text and voice output.
Keypad : select the required layout (alphabetical or keyboard layout).
More keypad languages : select additional keypad languages.
Units : sets units of measurement for displays in the vehicle.
Distance, Speed, Temperature, Volume, Consumption and Pressure.
Bluetooth : make settings relating to Bluetooth® ⇒ page 39.
Remove safely : disconnect data storage device (USB storage device or SD card) from the system. Once
the storage device has been ejected from the system the respective function button is greyed out. 

40 Composition Touch, Composition Colour

 Function button: effect
Factory settings : restoring the factory settings will erase entered data and settings depending on which
option has been selected.
System information : displays the system information (serial number, hardware and software versions).
Copyright : copyright information.

It is important that the correct date and time

are set in the vehicle to ensure the infotain-
ment system works properly. 
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Settings 41
Sound and volume settings

 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following Additional information and warnings:
subjects: ● Safety information  for infotainment system
Adjusting settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 ⇒ page 3
● Overview of the control elements ⇒ page 6
The range of possible settings depends on the
● Basic information on use ⇒ page 7 
country, the unit and the vehicle's equipment speci-
fication.

Adjusting settings

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 42.
Changes are automatically stored when a menu is
closed.

● Press the SOUND infotainment button.

● OR: press the SETUP infotainment button and
then select Sound to open the Sound setup main
menu.
● To adjust the settings for a certain function,
touch the appropriate function button.

Function button: effect

: sets the tonal quality (Bass - Mid - Treble).
Bass - Mid- Treble
Balance or Balance - Fader : set the sound focus.
The crosshair shows the where the sound is currently focused in the car's interior. To move the sound
focus, touch the required position on the interior view or use the arrow buttons to change the position. To
place the focus of sound at the centre of the interior view, touch the function button between the arrows.
Volume : to make volume settings.
Max. switch-on volume : define the maximum volume at switch-on.
Announcements : to set the output volume for announcements (e.g. traffic announcements).
Speed-dep. vol. (GALA) : define the scope of the speed-dependent volume control. The audio vol-
ume is automatically increased as the vehicle speed increases.
Audio lower. : set how much the volume of the infotainment system should be reduced by when
the ParkPilot is active.
AUX volume : to set the output volume for audio sources that are connected via the AUX-IN mul-
timedia socket (Quiet, Medium or Loud). Please also refer to ⇒ page 42, Adjusting playback
volume of external audio sources.
BT audio : to set the output volume for audio sources connected via Bluetooth® (quiet, medium
or loud). Please also refer to ⇒ page 42, Adjusting playback volume of external audio sour-
ces.
 Confirmation tone : activates the confirmation tone that sounds when a function button is touched.

Adjusting playback volume of external audio If the sound from the external audio source is too
sources quiet, increase the output volume on the external
If you need to increase the output volume of an ex- audio source if possible. If this is not sufficient, set
ternal audio source, first lower the base volume on the input volume to Medium or Loud. 
the infotainment system.

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 If the sound from the connected external audio
source is too loud or distorted, lower the output
volume on the external audio source if possible. If
this is not sufficient, set the input volume to Me-
dium or Quiet. 
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Overview of the control elements

Fig. 1 Overview of the control elements

Different versions of the infotainment system are supplied. The labelling and functions of the infotainment
buttons ⇒ Fig. 1 2 and the position of the CD slot 5 may vary between versions.

1  Rotary/push knob:
– Press to switch on or off ⇒ page 7.
– Turn to adjust the basic volume on whichever source is in use ⇒ page 7.
2 Infotainment buttons: press a button to select a function.
– RADIO : switches to radio mode and changes frequency band in radio mode ⇒ page 12.
– MEDIA : switches to media mode ⇒ page 20.
– CAR : opens vehicle and system settings ⇒ Booklet Owner's manual, chapter Introduction to the in-
fotainment system.
– SETUP : opens menu and system settings ⇒ page 40.
– SOUND : opens sound and volume settings ⇒ page 40.
– EJECT : ejects the CD ⇒ page 20.
– MUTE : mute the audio source ⇒ page 8.
– PHONE : opens the telephone control system ⇒ page 30. The current audio source is muted if no
mobile telephone provision is installed.
3 Touchscreen ⇒ page 7.
4 Setting knob: the function of this button depends on the unit's operating state.
– In all radio modes: turn for manual station or channel selection. Press to start and stop the scan
function ⇒ page 12.
– In media mode: turn to open the track list. Press to start and stop the scan function ⇒ page 20.
– Turn to select menu options in long lists and press to access the selected option (e.g. select a sta-
tion from the station list).
5 CD slot: for inserting and removing CDs ⇒ page 20.
6 AUX-IN socket: for connecting an external audio source ⇒ page 20.
7 Memory card slot: the slot is located underneath or to the left of the screen, depending on the unit
version ⇒ page 20. 

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 General information on operating the unit

 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following Not all listed function buttons and functions
subjects: may be available due to the device software
used in your market. The equipment is not faulty if
Rotary/push knobs and infotainment buttons . 7
a function button is missing from the screen.
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adjusting base volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Due to country-specific legislation, certain
Operating function buttons and displays on functions cannot be selected on the screen
the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 when the vehicle is travelling above a certain
Selecting list entries and browsing lists . . . . . 9 speed.
Input windows with on-screen keypad . . . . . . 10 Using a mobile telephone in the vehicle may
Additional display information and display cause noise from the vehicle loudspeakers.
options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
There may be restrictions on the use of Blue-
Changes to settings may cause the display content tooth® devices in some countries. Information
to vary and some aspects of the infotainment sys- is available from the local authorities.
tem operation to differ from the descriptions given
in this manual. In some vehicles equipped with ParkPilot, the
volume of the current audio source is auto-
Additional information and warnings: matically lowered when reverse gear is engaged.
● Safety information  for infotainment system Volume reduction can be set in the Sound setup
⇒ page 3 menu⇒ page 42. 
● Overview of the control elements ⇒ page 6

Lightly pressing the buttons or briefly touch-

ing the touchscreen is sufficient to operate
the infotainment system.

Rotary/push knobs and infotainment buttons

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 7.
Infotainment buttons
This manual uses a button symbol with blue con-
tent and the term “infotainment button” to refer to
buttons on the infotainment system, e.g. the info-
Rotary/push knobs tainment button MEDIA .
The left-hand rotary/push knob  ⇒ Fig. 1 1 is re- Infotainment buttons are operated either by press-
ferred to as the volume control or the on/off switch. ing them or by pressing and holding. 
The right-hand rotary/push knob ⇒ Fig. 1 4 is re-
ferred to as the setting knob.

Switching on and off

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 7.
After switching on, the system starts at the last se-
lected volume setting, provided that this does not
exceed the preselected maximum switch-on vol-
ume ⇒ page 42, Sound and volume settings.
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To switch the infotainment system on or off man- Depending on the unit version and the country, the
ually, briefly press the rotary/push knob  infotainment system may switch off automatically
⇒ Fig. 1 1 . when the engine is switched off or the vehicle key 

Introduction 7
is removed from the ignition lock. If the infotain- If the vehicle battery has been disconnected,
ment system is switched on again, it will switch off the ignition must be switched on before
automatically after approximately 30 minutes switching the infotainment system back on. 
(switch-off delay).

The infotainment system is permanently

linked to the vehicle. It cannot be used in an-
other vehicle.

Adjusting base volume

 First read and observe the safety warnings

on page 7.
on page 3 and the introductory information

Function: action
Increasing the volume: turn the volume control  ⇒ Fig. 1 1 clockwise or press the  button on the
multifunction steering wheel ⇒ Booklet Owner's manual.
Decreasing volume: turn the volume control  ⇒ Fig. 1 1 anticlockwise or press the  button on the
multifunction steering wheel.

Changes to the base volume are indicated by a Any media source currently being played is stop-
“bar” on the screen. During this time the infotain- ped while the infotainment system is muted.  ap-
ment system cannot be operated. pears on the display.
It is possible to preset certain volume settings and If the base volume has been considerably in-
adjustments ⇒ page 42. creased to play a certain audio source, re-
duce the volume again before switching to another
Muting the infotainment system
audio source. 
● Turn the volume control  ⇒ Fig. 1 1 anti-
clockwise until  is displayed.
● OR: press the MUTE infotainment system but-
ton1) ⇒ Fig. 1 2 .

Operating function buttons and displays on the screen

First read and observe the safety warn-
ings

Fig. 2 Overview of possible function buttons on

the screen

1) Depending on the unit version.

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 Inactive (grey) function buttons cannot be selected.

Overview of displays and function buttons

Displays and function buttons: action and effect
In the title bar, the currently selected menu and any other possible function buttons are
A
displayed.
B Touch to open a further menu.
Move the crosshair across the screen with slight pressure without losing contact.
C
OR: touch the desired position on the screen, the crosshair moves to this position.
 Touch to move up one level at a time from certain lists.
Touch to move up one level at a time to the main menu from a submenu or to undo in-

puts made.
...  Touch to open a pop-up window (option window), displaying further setting options.
Some functions or displays are marked with a checkbox and are activated  or deacti-
 ... /  ...
vated  by touching this box.
OK Touch to confirm an input or selection.
 Touch to close a pop-up window or an input window.
+ / - Touch to change settings incrementally.
 Move the slider across the screen with slight pressure without losing contact. 

Selecting list entries and browsing lists

Browsing lists (scrolling)
If there are more items available in a list view than
can be displayed on the screen, function buttons
for scrolling or a scroll bar are displayed on the
right of the screen ⇒ Fig. 3.
● Browsing lists line-by-line: touch the  or 
function button briefly.
● Browsing lists page-by-page: briefly touch the
screen above or below the scroll marker.
● Browsing long lists quickly page-by-page: touch
and hold the screen above or below the scroll
marker.
Fig. 3 List entries settings menu
● To quickly scan through a long list, place your

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 7.
finger on the scroll marker and move it over the
screen without losing contact. Lift your finger off
the screen when you reach the desired position. 

List entries can be opened by touching them di-

rectly on the screen or by using the setting knob
⇒ Fig. 1 4 .

Marking and selecting list entries with the

setting knob
● Turn the setting knob to mark each consecutive
list entry with a selection box so you can browse
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through the list.

● Press the setting knob to select the marked list
entry.

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Input windows with on-screen keypad
The input line with the cursor is located on the left
in the top line of the screen *. All inputs are dis-
played here.

Input windows for free text input

An input window for free text entry allows any let-
ter, number and special character to be entered in
any combination.
Touching the OK function button applies the se-
quence of characters currently displayed in the
window.

Input windows for selecting a stored entry

Fig. 4 Input window with on-screen keyboard It is only possible to select a sequence of letters,
numbers and special characters that matches a
 First read and observe the safety warn-
ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 7.
stored entry.
Every time a character is entered, a destination
corresponding to the specifications is proposed in
Input windows with on-screen keyboard allow you the input line. When terms are made up of more
to enter text, such as an entry name for storing a than one word, the space must be entered as well.
destination or a search term for searching in long If fewer than 99 entries are available, the number
lists. of remaining entries is displayed after the input line
Not all of the function buttons listed here are avail- ⇒ Fig. 4 2 . Touching this function button displays
able in all countries and for all topics. a list of these remaining entries.

Subsequent chapters only explain those functions

that differ from the general view described here.

Overview of function buttons

Function buttons: action and effect
: touch to open the input window for numbers and special characters.
123...
1
ABC... :
touch to go back to the input window for letters.
Displays the number and opens the list of entries corresponding to the specifications
2
that are still available.
Letters/numbers Touch to insert the character in the input line.
Press and hold to open a pop-up window with special characters based on the letter
shown.
Letters and 
Touch the desired character to enter it. Some special characters can also be written out
(e.g. “AE” for “Ä”).
 Touch to switch between upper and lower case.
 Touch to enter a space.
OK Touch to accept the suggestion in the input line and close the input window.
Touch to delete characters in the input line from right to left.

Press and hold to delete several characters at once.
 Touch to close the input window. 

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 Additional display information and display options

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 7.
Displays such as the current time and the current
outside temperature can be displayed on the
screen in the status bar.
All displays appear only after the infotainment sys-
The displays that appear on the screen can vary tem has completed start-up. 
depending on the settings, and may differ from
those described here.
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Introduction 11
Audio mode
Radio mode

 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following ● Basic information on use ⇒ page 7
subjects: ● Menu and system settings (SETUP)
RADIO main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ⇒ page 40
RDS radio data service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Multi-storey car parks, tunnels, high buildings
Station buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 and mountains can impair radio reception.
Selecting, setting and storing stations . . . . . . . 14
Scan function (SCAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Foil or metal-coated stickers attached to the
Radio text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 windows may affect reception on vehicles
with a window aerial. 
TP function (traffic program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Incoming traffic announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
FM/AM settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Additional information and warnings:

● Safety information  for infotainment system
⇒ page 3
● Overview of the control elements ⇒ page 6

RADIO main menu

Fig. 5 RADIO main menu Fig. 6 Radio mode station list

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 12.
Selecting the frequency band
● Select the required frequency band by pressing
the RADIO infotainment button.

Function buttons in the RADIO main menu

Function button: effect
1 Changes the displayed station button group by touching the function button.
 Opens the list of currently receivable radio stations ⇒ page 14.
 Opens the frequency dial for the selected frequency band ⇒ page 15.
Opens the settings menu for the currently activated frequency band (FM or AM)

⇒ page 18. 

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 Function button: effect
Browses through the available or stored stations. Setting for the arrow buttons in the
< / >
FM/AM setup menu ⇒ page 18.
SCAN The function button is only displayed while the scan function is on ⇒ page 16.
1... to 12... Station buttons for storing stations ⇒ page 14.
 Updates the station list (AM frequency band) ⇒ page 15.

Possible displays and symbols

Display: meaning
Displays station frequency or station name, and also possibly radio text. Station name
A
and radio text are only displayed when RDS is available and activated ⇒ page 13.
The RDS radio data service is deactivated. RDS can be activated in the FM setup
RDS offa)
menu ⇒ page 18.
TP TP traffic news is activated and can be received ⇒ page 17.
No TP No traffic news station can be received.
 The radio station is stored to a station button.
a) Varies by country and unit version. 

RDS radio data service

Fig. 7 RADIO main menu Fig. 8 Radio mode station list

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 12.
Station name and automatic station tracking
If RDS is available, station names can be dis-
played in the RADIO main menu and in the FM
station list.
RDS (radio data system) is a radio data service
which enables additional FM services, such as the FM radio stations may occasionally or continuously
display of station names, automatic station track- broadcast different content on different regional
ing, radio text and TP traffic news (TP). frequencies under the same station name (e.g. Ra-
dio 2).
RDS is not supported by all units and is not availa-
ble everywhere or on every FM radio station. By default, automatic station tracking always
switches to the currently selected station's frequen-
RDS can be deactivated in some country and unit cy that offers the best reception, as the vehicle
versions ⇒ page 18. travels from one area to the next. As a result, you
Without RDS it is not possible to use radio data may lose the regional programme you are listening
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services. to.
Automatic frequency changing and automatic sta-
tion tracking can be deactivated in the FM setup
⇒ page 18. 

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 The radio stations are responsible for the
content of the information sent. 

Station buttons

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 12.

In the RADIO main menu, you can store stations

from the currently selected frequency band on
12 consecutively numbered function buttons.
These function buttons are called station buttons.

Fig. 9 RADIO main menu

Touch the station button that shows the required station.

Selecting stations via the station
buttons When a stored station is selected via the station buttons, it will only be
played if it can be received at your current location.
Touch the ⇒ Fig. 9 1 function button.
Changing station button group The station buttons are displayed in groups of four function buttons
( 1 ... to 4 ... , 5 ... to 8 ... and 9 ... to 12 ... ).
If radio text is shown instead of the station buttons, touch radio text in
Displaying station buttons
order to show the station buttons.
Storing stations to station but- See Storing stations ⇒ page 15.
tons 

Selecting, setting and storing stations

Fig. 10 RADIO main menu Fig. 11 Radio mode station list 

14 Composition Touch, Composition Colour

  First read and observe the safety warnings
on page 12.
on page 3 and the introductory information

Selecting stations
Touch the < or > ⇒ Fig. 10 function button.
Selecting stations using arrow
buttons The unit only switches to stored or receivable stations, depending on
< / > what settings have been made for the arrow buttons. Setting for the ar-
row buttons in the FM/AM setup menu ⇒ page 18.
Touch the  ⇒ Fig. 10 function button to open the station list.
Selecting stations from a station
Search through the list and touch the required station to select it.
list
To close the station list, touch the  ⇒ Fig. 11 function button.
In the FM frequency band the station list is updated automatically.
Updating the station list In the AM frequency band, touch the  ⇒ Fig. 11 function button to up-
date the station list.

Tuning to a station frequency manually

Turn the setting knob one stop further.
Displaying the frequency dial
OR: touch the  ⇒ Fig. 10 function button.
Turn the setting knob.
Adjusting the frequency in
stages OR: touch the arrow buttons to the left or the right of the frequency
band.
Touch one of the arrow buttons at the top of the screen ⇒ Fig. 10. The
next receivable station is set automatically.
OR: press and hold one of the arrow buttons at the top of the screen
Quickly browsing through the
⇒ Fig. 10. When you release the button, the unit automatically tunes to
frequency band
the next available station.
OR: place your finger on the slider in the frequency dial and drag it
along the dial.
Briefly press the setting knob.
Hiding the frequency band Manual frequency selection is also closed if you select a station with a
station button. The frequency band closes automatically after a period
of inactivity.

Storing stations
Press and hold the desired station button ⇒ Fig. 10 until a tone is soun-
Storing the current station to a ded.
station button
The station currently playing is then stored on that station button.
Touch the  ⇒ Fig. 10 function button to open the station list.
Stations already stored on a station button are marked in the station list
with the  ⇒ Fig. 11 symbol.
Storing a station from the station
Select the desired station by pressing and holding on the screen.
list to a station button
Touch the button to which you wish this station to be assigned.
A signal tone sounds, and the station is then stored on this station but-
ton. Repeat the process to store further stations from the station list.
All stored stations can be deleted individually or together in the FM/AM
Deleting stored stations
setup menu ⇒ page 18. 
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Stopping station names scrolling (FM Fixed station names are indicated by a dot to each
frequency) side of the name.
Some radio stations transmit a very long station The fixed text is adopted for all the station buttons
name, which is shown on the screen as a scrolling on which the corresponding station is stored. 
text.
To fix the text that is currently displayed to the
screen, touch the station name and hold until a
tone is sounded.

Scan function (SCAN)

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 12.
When the scan function is running, all available
stations on the current frequency band are played
in sequence for approximately 5 seconds each.
SCAN appears on the display.

Press the setting knob briefly.

Starting the scan function
OR: touch the  function button and then select SCAN .
Press the setting knob briefly.
OR: touch the SCAN function button to end the scan function at the station
Stopping the scan function arrived at.
Manually selecting a station with the station buttons also stops the scan
function. 

Radio text

Fig. 12 RADIO main menu Fig. 13 Radio mode: radio text is visible

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 12.
The station buttons can be hidden to enlarge the
display area for the radio text ⇒ Fig. 13.

Some RDS-compatible stations also broadcast ad-

ditional text information known as radio text.

Hiding station buttons Touch displayed radio text ⇒ Fig. 12.

Displaying station buttons Touch displayed radio text ⇒ Fig. 13.
Switching off radio text per- In the FM setup menu, deactivate the  Radio text function button by touch-
manently ing it ⇒ page 18. 

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 TP function (traffic program)

Fig. 14 RADIO main menu with TP display Fig. 15 Radio mode: station list with TP display

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 12.
In FM mode, the selected station must support the
TP function. After the TP function is switched on, if
you change via the station buttons or manual se-
lection to a station that does not support the TP
Traffic news monitoring with the TP function is only function, traffic news monitoring will not be possi-
possible if a traffic news station is available. Traffic ble (display: No TP).
news stations are indicated in the RADIO main If the currently selected traffic news station can no
menu and in the station list by TP ⇒ Fig. 14 and longer be received, No TP is also displayed and
⇒ Fig. 15. you will have to start a manual station search
Some stations that do not broadcast their own traf- ⇒ page 14.
fic news support the TP function through a link to a In AM mode or media mode, the unit will always
traffic news station (EON). automatically tune to a traffic news station in the
Switching the TP function on and off background, provided that a TP station is availa-
ble. This procedure may take some time. 
● In the FM/AM setup menu, activate  or deac-
tivate  the Traffic program (TP) function button by
touching it ⇒ page 18.
If the station that is currently selected does not
support the TP function, No TP will be shown in
the top right of the screen.

Activated TP function and station selection

While traffic news monitoring is on, TP is displayed
at the top right in audio mode ⇒ Fig. 14. Traffic an-
nouncements broadcast by the current station or a
linked traffic news station will interrupt the current
audio mode.

Incoming traffic announcement

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 12.
During the traffic announcement a pop-up window
is displayed and, if required, the radio is switched
to the traffic news station (EON) for the duration of
the traffic announcement.
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Incoming traffic announcements will interrupt the The media mode is paused and the volume is ad-
active audio mode. justed to the preset level ⇒ page 42. 

Audio mode 17
The traffic announcement volume setting can be ● Touch the Cancel function button to end the
adjusted with the volume control  ⇒ Fig. 1 1 . traffic announcement. The TP function remains ac-
The adjusted volume setting will be applied to sub- tivated.
sequent announcements. ● OR: touch the Deactivate function button to end
the current traffic announcement and permanently
switch off the TP function. 

FM/AM settings

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 12.
FM setup
● Select the FM frequency band by pressing the
RADIO infotainment button.

● Touch the  function button to open the FM

setup menu.

Function button: effect

Scan : scan function (SCAN). When the scan function is running, all available stations on the current fre-
quency band are played in sequence for approximately 5 seconds each ⇒ page 16.
Arrow buttons : define the settings for the < und > arrow buttons. The setting is adopted for all frequency
bands (FM, AM).
Preset list : all stored stations on the selected frequency band can be browsed with the arrow
buttons.
Stations : all available stations on the selected frequency band can be browsed with the arrow
buttons.
 Traffic program (TP) : the TP function (traffic news monitoring) is activated ⇒ page 17.

 Radio text : radio text is activated ⇒ page 16.

: to delete some or all stored stations.

Delete preset list
: all stored stations will be deleted (FM 1, FM 2, FM 3).
All
To delete individual stations, selected the desired preset list FM 1 , FM 2 or FM 3 . Then touch
the station button of the station you wish to delete.
Advanced setup : settings for the RDS radio data services.
RDS Regional : defines the setting for automatic station tracking with RDS ⇒ page 13.
Fixed : the unit only switches to alternative frequencies for the selected station that
broadcast the same regional service.
Automatic : the unit always switches to the station's frequency that currently offers the
best reception. As a result, regional programmes may be interrupted.
 Radio Data System (RDS) a): the radio data system (RDS) is deactivated ⇒ page 13. If the 
checkbox is deactivated, the traffic program (TP) and radio text functions are not available.
 Alternative frequency (AF) : automatic station tracking is activated. If the  checkbox is deactiva-
ted, automatic station tracking is switched off. The RDS Regional function button is then inac-
tive (greyed out).
a) Varies by country and unit version.

AM setup
● Select the AM frequency band by pressing the
RADIO infotainment button.

● Touch the  function button to open the AM

setup menu. 

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 Function button: effect
Scan : scan function (SCAN). When the scan function is running, all available stations on the current fre-
quency band are played in sequence for approximately 5 seconds each ⇒ page 16.
Arrow buttons : define the settings for the < und > arrow buttons. The setting is adopted for all frequency
bands (FM, AM).
Preset list : all stored stations on the selected frequency band can be browsed with the arrow
buttons.
Stations : all available stations on the selected frequency band can be browsed with the arrow
buttons.
 Traffic program (TP) : the TP function (traffic news monitoring) is activated ⇒ page 12.

Delete preset list: to delete some or all stored stations.

All: all stored stations will be deleted (AM 1, AM 2, AM 3).
To delete individual stations, select the desired preset list AM 1 , AM 2 or AM 3 . Then touch the
station button of the station you wish to delete. 
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Media mode

 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following dio files can be played by the infotainment system
subjects: from its corresponding drives or audio input sock-
ets (internal CD drive, memory card slot, AUX-IN
Data storage device and file requirements . . . 20
socket etc.).
Playing order of files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . 21
MEDIA main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Copyright
Changing the media source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Audio and video files stored on data storage devi-
Changing tracks in the MEDIA main menu . . . 24 ces are normally subject to national and interna-
Selecting tracks from the track list . . . . . . . . . . 24 tional copyright laws. Observe legal requirements.
Inserting or ejecting a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Additional information and warnings:
Inserting or removing a memory card . . . . . . . 26
● Safety information  for infotainment system
External data storage device connected to
⇒ page 3
USB port  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
External audio source connected to the AUX- ● Overview of the control elements ⇒ page 6
IN socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ● Basic information on use ⇒ page 7
Connecting an external audio source via
This product is subject to certain intellectual
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
property rights and copyrights owned by the
Media settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Microsoft Corporation. The use or distribution of
this type of technology outside this product re-
“Media sources” are audio sources containing au-
quires a licence from Microsoft or an authorised
dio files on various different storage devices (e.g.
Microsoft company. 
CD, memory card, external MP3 player). These au-

Data storage device and file requirements

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.
The supported file formats listed are collectively re-
ferred to below as “audio files”. A CD containing
audio files of these types is referred to as an “au-
dio data CD”.
Factory-fitted CD drives conform to safety class 1
according to DIN IEC 76 (CO) 6/ VDE 0837.
The infotainment system only accepts standard 12
cm CDs, and memory cards measuring
32 mm x 24 mm x 2.1 mm or 1.4 mm.

Media source Requirements for playing in the unit

 Audio CDs (up to 80 minutes). – CD Digital Audio specification .
 CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW audio – MP3 files (.mp3) with bit rates of between 32 and 320 kbit/s
data CDs up to max. 700 MB (mega- or with variable bit rate.
bytes) with the file systems ISO 9660 – WMA files (.wma) up to 10 mono/stereo without copy protec-
Level 1 or 2, Joliet or UDF 1.02, 1.5, 2.01 tion.
 SD and MMC memory cards with the – Playlists in the formats PLS, M3U and WPL.
file systems FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, VFAT – Playlists no larger than 20 kB and containing no more than
or exFAT up to max. 2 GB (gigabytes), 1,000 entries.
SDHC memory cards up to max. 32 GB – File name and path information not longer than 256 charac-
and SDXC memory cards up to max. 2 ters. 
TB (terabytes).

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 Media source Requirements for playing in the unit
AUX External audio source. – Playback of external audio sources via 3.5 mm jack plug
⇒ page 27.
 Audio file playback via Bluetooth®a). – The external media player must support the A2DP Blue-
tooth® profile ⇒ page 28.
a) Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.

Restrictions and notes The reading time may vary considerably depend-
Contamination, exposure to high temperatures and ing on the condition of the storage device (copying
mechanical damage can render storage devices and deleting actions), folder structure and file type.
unusable. Please observe the manufacturer's in- Playlists only determine a certain playing order.
structions. There are no files stored in a playlist. The unit will
Variations in the quality of storage devices from dif- not play a playlist if the files are not stored on the
ferent manufacturers can lead to problems during storage device at the locations referred to by the
playback. playlist (relative file paths).

Please observe copyright laws. Do not use memory card adapters.

The unit may be unable to read individual tracks or
the entire storage device due to the storage devi- No liability can be accepted for damaged or
ce's configuration or the devices and programs lost files on the storage devices. 
used for recording. Information about the best
ways to create audio files and configure storage
devices (compression rate, ID3 tag etc.) can be
found online.

Playing order of files and folders

Audio files  on storage devices are often sorted
by folders  and playlists  to determine a certain
playing order.
Tracks, folders and playlists on a storage device
are each sorted by name in alphanumeric order.
The illustration shows a typical audio data CD that
contains tracks , folders  and subfolders
⇒ Fig. 16.
The tracks are played in the following order1):
1. Tracks 1 and 2 in the CD's root directory
2. Tracks 3 and 4 in the first folder F1 in the
CD's root directory
3. Track 5 in the first subfolder F1.1 of the
folder F1
4. Track 6 in the first subfolder F1.1.1 of the
subfolder F1.1
5. Track 7 in the second subfolder F1.2 of
Fig. 16 Possible structure on an audio data CD the folder F1
6. Tracks 8 and 9 in the second folder F2
 First read and observe the safety warn-
ings on page 3 and the introductory The playing order can be altered by selecting
information on page 20. different playback modes ⇒ page 22.
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1) The  Mix/Repeat including subfolders function must be activated ⇒ page 40 in the Media setup menu.

Audio mode 21
 Playlists are not played automatically. In-
stead they must be specifically selected via
the track selection menu ⇒ page 24. 

MEDIA main menu

In the MEDIA main menu, various media sources
can be selected and played.
● Press the MEDIA infotainment button to open
the MEDIA main menu ⇒ Fig. 17.
Playback of the media source that was most re-
cently played resumes from the point where it stop-
ped.
The media source currently playing is indicated at
the bottom left in the function button 1 .
The MEDIA main menu will indicate if no media
source is available.
Fig. 17 MEDIA main menu

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.

Function buttons in the MEDIA main menu

Function button: effect
Indicates the media source currently selected. Touch to select a different media source
⇒ page 23.
 CD : internal CD drive ⇒ page 25.

1  SD card : memory card ⇒ page 26.

 USB : external data storage device connected to USB port ⇒ page 26.
 AUX : external audio source connected to AUX-IN socket ⇒ page 27.
 BT audio : Bluetooth® audio ⇒ page 28.

 Opens the track list ⇒ page 24.

< / > Changes track when in media mode ⇒ page 24
 Playback stops. The  function button changes to  ⇒ page 24.
 Playback is resumed. The  function button changes to  ⇒ page 24.
 Opens the Media setup menu ⇒ page 28.
Repeats all tracks.

All tracks on the same memory level as the current track will be repeated. If
 Mix/repeat including subfolders is activated in Media setup subfolders are also inclu-
ded⇒ page 28.
 Repeat current track.
Random play.

All tracks on the same memory level as the current track are included. If
 Mix/repeat including subfolders is activated in Media setup subfolders are also inclu-
ded⇒ page 28. 

22 Composition Touch, Composition Colour

 Function button: effect
When the scan function is running, all tracks in the current track list are played for approx-
imately 10 seconds each.
SCAN The function button is only displayed while the scan function is on. To start the scan func-
tion, press setting knob ⇒ Fig. 1 4 or open the  track list and touch the SCAN function
button.

Displays and symbols in the MEDIA main menu

Display: meaning
Display of track information (CD text , ID3 tag with MP3 files).
Audio CDs: track and track number corresponding to the track order on the CD are dis-
A
played.
Audio files: artist name, album name and track name are displayed.
Track playing time and remaining playing time in minutes and seconds. The remaining
B
playing time displayed may differ for audio files with variable bit rate (VBR).
RDS offa) The RDS radio data service is deactivated. RDS can be activated in the FM setup menu
⇒ page 12.
TP TP is activated and can be received ⇒ page 12.
No TP No traffic news station can be received.
a) Varies by market and unit version. 

Changing the media source

● In the MEDIA main menu, press the MEDIA in-
fotainment button as often as required to switch
between the available media sources.
● OR: in the MEDIA main menu, touch the
⇒ Fig. 18 1 function button and select the desired
media source.
Media sources not currently available are shown
as inactive (grey) in the pop-up window.
If a media source that has already been played is
selected again, playback is resumed from the point
that was last reached.

Fig. 18 MEDIA main menu

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.

Optionally selectable media sources

Function button: media source
CD Audio or audio data CD in the internal CD drive ⇒ page 25.
SD card Memory card ⇒ page 26.
USB External data storage device connected to USB ⇒ page 26.
AUX External audio source connected to AUX-IN socket ⇒ page 27.
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BT audio Bluetooth® audio ⇒ page 28.

The media source can also be changed in

the Track list view ⇒ page 24. 

Audio mode 23
Changing tracks in the MEDIA main menu

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.

You can browse through the tracks of the media

source that is currently playing using the arrow but-
tons.
You cannot switch to playback from a playlist us-
ing the arrow keys. Playback from a playlist must
be started manually via the track selection menu
⇒ page 24, Selecting tracks from the track list.

Fig. 19 MEDIA main menu

Controlling playback via the MEDIA main menu

Action Effect
Briefly touch the function button < once. Goes to the start of the current track. If the track is short-
er than 3 seconds, the system goes to the start of the
previous track.
Briefly touch the function button < twice. Goes to the start of the previous track. Changes from the
first track to the last track on the storage device that is
being played.
Briefly touch the function button > once. Goes to the next track. Changes from the last track to
the first track on the storage device that is being played.
Press and hold the < function button. Fast reverse.
Press and hold the > function button. Fast forward.
Briefly touch the  function button once. Playback stops. The  function button changes to  .
Briefly touch the  function button once. Playback is resumed. The  function button changes to
. 

Selecting tracks from the track list

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.

Opening the track list

● In the MEDIA main menu, touch the  function
button ⇒ Fig. 19 to open the track list. The track
that is currently playing is highlighted ⇒ Fig. 20.
● Search through the track list and touch the de-
sired track.
If track information is available, the track name is
displayed instead of Track + No.. 
Fig. 20 Track list from a media source

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 Overview of function buttons in the track list
Function button: effect
 Opens the Sources menu. Touch to select a different media source.
Indicates the media source currently selected. Touch to change the media source.
 CD : internal CD drive ⇒ page 25.
 SD card : memory card ⇒ page 26.
A
 USB : external data storage device connected to USB port ⇒ page 26.
 AUX : external audio source connected to AUX-IN socket ⇒ page 27.
 BT audio : external media player connected via Bluetooth® ⇒ page 28.

Touch the function button to open the parent folder of the current folder on the media

source. The name of the current folder will be displayed to the right of the symbol.
 Starts playback at the first track.
Repeats all tracks.

All tracks on the same memory level as the current track will be repeated. If
 Mix/repeat including subfolders is activated in Media setup subfolders are also inclu-
ded⇒ page 28.
 Repeat current track.
Random play.

All tracks on the same memory level as the current track are included. If
 Mix/repeat including subfolders is activated in Media setup subfolders are also inclu-
ded⇒ page 28.
When the scan function is running, all tracks in the current track list are played for approx-
SCAN
imately 10 seconds each.
 Closes track list.

Tracks, folders and playlists can also be

marked by turning the setting knob then loa-
ded or opened up or opened by pressing the knob. 

Inserting or ejecting a CD

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.
Ejecting a CD
In some countries, the vehicle key must be in the
ignition lock of a cabriolet vehicle in order to eject a
CD (anti-theft protection).
The internal CD drive can play audio CDs and au-
dio data CDs. ● Press the EJECT infotainment button.
● The CD in the drive will be ejected and must be
When an audio CD without CD text is playing, only
removed within approximately 10 seconds.
TITLE and the track number, corresponding to the
playing order on the data medium, are displayed in For safety reasons, the CD will be drawn back into
the centre line of the screen. the player if it is not removed within roughly 10
If the audio file CDs played contain additional track seconds, but the unit will not switch to CD mode.
information (CD text , ID3 tag for MP3 files), it CD cannot be read or is faulty
can be displayed on the screen.
A message will be shown on the screen if the data
Inserting a CD on an inserted CD cannot be read or the CD is
● Hold the CD with the printed side facing up. faulty.
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● Push the CD into the CD slot only to the point Uneven road surfaces and strong vibrations
where it is drawn in automatically. can cause playback to jump. 
● When the CD is inserted, playback will start au-
tomatically.

Audio mode 25
 When the temperature inside the infotain- If you insert a number of different CDs and
ment system is too high, loading and play- receive the message Error: CD drive ev-
back of CDs is disabled. ery time, contact a qualified workshop. 

Inserting or removing a memory card

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.
Only supported audio files are displayed and
played. Other files are ignored.

Inserting a memory card

Fig. 1 7
Insert a compatible memory card into the memory card slot with the cut-off
Vertical card slot corner first and the lettering facing left (contact surfaces facing down) until
the card clicks into place.
Insert a compatible memory card into the memory card slot with the cut-off
Horizontal card slot corner first and the label facing up (contact surfaces facing down) until the
card clicks into place.

If a memory card cannot be inserted, ensure that it Once the memory card has been ejected from the
is positioned correctly and is compatible with the system, a message is shown on the screen and
unit. the function button is greyed out. The memory card
can then be removed.
Playback starts automatically if supported audio
files are stored on the memory card. ● Press the inserted memory card. The memory
card springs out of the slot.
Removing a memory card
● Remove the memory card.
The inserted memory card must be prepared for
removal. Memory card cannot be read
● In the MEDIA main menu touch the  function If you insert a memory card containing data that
button to open the Media setup menu. cannot be read, the unit will not change to memory
card mode after loading.
● OR: press the SETUP infotainment button.
● Touch the Remove the SD card safely function but- A corresponding message is displayed. 
ton.
● OR: touch the Remove safely function button and
then select  SD card .

External data storage device connected to USB port 

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.
Removing
The connected storage device must be prepared
before removal.

In some countries and with some equipment lev- ● In the MEDIA main menu, touch the  function
els, the vehicle may be fitted with a USB connec- button to open the Media setup menu.
tion  in the stowage compartment in the centre ● OR: press the SETUP infotainment button.
console. ⇒ Booklet Owner's Manual, chapter Prac- ● Touch the Remove safely function button and
tical equipment. then select  USB .
Only supported audio files are displayed and
played. Other files are ignored.
Data media cannot be read
The message No playable files available
Playback starts automatically if supported audio appears if the data on the connected storage de-
files are stored on the data storage device. vice cannot be read. 

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 Please read and observe the manufacturer's
manual for the external storage device. 

External audio source connected to the AUX-IN socket

Fig. 21 MEDIA main menu Fig. 22 External audio source connected to AUX-
IN

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.
● Start playback on the external audio source.
● In the MEDIA main menu, touch the
⇒ Fig. 21 1 function button and select AUX .

The AUX-IN socket ⇒ Fig. 1 6 can only be used The output volume of the external audio source
with a 3.5 mm jack plug. should be adjusted to the volume of the other au-
dio sources ⇒ page 42.
The connected external audio source is played
over the vehicle speakers and cannot be control-
led via the infotainment system.
AUX shows on the screen when an external audio
source is connected ⇒ Fig. 22.

Connecting an external audio source to the

AUX-IN socket
● Reduce the base volume on the infotainment
system.
● Connect the external audio source to the AUX-
IN socket.

Information on operating an external audio source connected to the AUX-IN socket

Action Effect
Selecting another audio source on the infotainment The external audio source continues to run in the
system. background.
Stopping playback on the external audio source. The infotainment system remains in the AUX menu.
Disconnecting the plug from the AUX-IN socket. The infotainment system switches to playback of
the most recently played audio source.

Please read and observe the manufacturer's Interference may occur if the external audio
manual for the external audio source. source is powered from the vehicle’s 12-volt
socket.
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Audio mode 27
Connecting an external audio source via Bluetooth®
● Touch the Find devices function button to con-
nect an external Bluetooth® audio source for the
first time.
● OR: touch the Paired devices function button to
select an external Bluetooth® audio source from
the list.
● Continue the process by following the prompts
on the infotainment system screen and in the dis-
play on the Bluetooth® audio source.
You may then have to start playback on the Blue-
tooth® audio source manually.
When playback on the Bluetooth® audio source is
Fig. 23 MEDIA main menu
stopped, the infotainment system remains in Blue-
tooth® audio mode.
 First read and observe the safety warn-
ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.
Controlling playback
The extent to which the Bluetooth® audio source
can be controlled via the infotainment system var-
In Bluetooth® audio mode, audio files from a Blue-
ies depending on what Bluetooth® audio source is
tooth® audio source (e.g. mobile telephone) that is
connected.
connected via Bluetooth® can be played over the
vehicle loudspeakers (Bluetooth® audio playback). With media players that support the AVRCP Blue-
tooth® profile, playback on the Bluetooth® audio
Conditions source can be automatically started or stopped
● The Bluetooth® audio source must support when the unit is switched to Bluetooth® audio
the A2DP Bluetooth® profile. mode or to a different audio source. In addition,
● The  Bluetooth audio (A2DP/AVRCP) function must track display or track change is possible via the in-
be activated in the Bluetooth setup menu fotainment system.
⇒ page 39. Due to the large number of possible Blue-
Starting Bluetooth® audio transfer tooth® audio sources, it is not possible to
guarantee fault-free operation of all described
● Switch on Bluetooth® visibility on the external functions.
Bluetooth® audio source (e.g. mobile telephone).
● Reduce the base volume on the infotainment Always switch off the warning and service
system. tones on a connected Bluetooth® audio
source, e.g. key tones on a mobile telephone, to
● Press the MEDIA infotainment button.
prevent interference noise and malfunctions. 
● Touch the ⇒ Fig. 23 1 function button and se-
lect  BT audio .

Media settings

 First read and observe the safety warn-

ings on page 3 and the introductory
information on page 20.
● Select the MEDIA main menu by pressing the
MEDIA infotainment button.

● Touch the  function button to open the Media

setup menu.

Function button: effect

Remove the SD card safely : memory card is ejected from the system and can then be safely removed
⇒ page 26.
Sound : sound settings ⇒ page 42.
Bluetooth : opens the Bluetooth setup menu ⇒ page 39. 

28 Composition Touch, Composition Colour

 Function button: effect
 Traffic program (TP) : the TP function (traffic news monitoring) is activated ⇒ page 12.
: subfolders will be included in the selected playback mode ⇒ page 22.
 Mix/Repeat including subfolders

Remove safely: disconnect data storage device (USB storage device or SD card) from the system. Once
the storage device has been ejected from the system the respective function button is greyed out. 
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Audio mode 29
Telephone control (PHONE)
Introduction to telephone control system

 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following WARNING (Continued)
subjects:
area where the network is very weak or, in
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 some cases, in a tunnel, garage or under-
Areas where special regulations apply . . . . . . 31 pass. This also means that no emergency
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 calls can be made.
Pairing and connecting mobile telephone on
the infotainment system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 WARNING
Switching telephone control system off . . . . . . 33 If a mobile telephone is not secured or is in-
correctly secured in the vehicle, it could be
The telephone functions described in the following flung though the interior during a sudden
section can be controlled via the infotainment sys- driving or braking manoeuvre, or in the event
tem if a mobile telephone that is switched on is of an accident. This can cause injuries.
paired and connected with the infotainment sys-
tem. ● While the vehicle is in motion, always se-
cure the mobile telephone properly outside
The mobile telephone must support the Blue- the airbag deployment area.
tooth® function otherwise a connection cannot be
made between the telephone and the infotainment
WARNING
system.
Carrying a mobile telephone that is switched
If a mobile telephone is not connected to the info- on just next to a pacemaker may cause the
tainment system, the telephone control system pacemaker to malfunction.
cannot be used.
● Maintain a gap of approximately 20 centi-
Observe the notes on using a mobile telephone in metres between the aerials of the mobile tele-
the vehicle without a connection to the external phone and the pacemaker, as mobile tele-
aerial ⇒ Booklet Owner's manual. phones may affect the functioning of pace-
makers.
Additional information and warnings:
● Do not carry a mobile telephone in your
● Safety information  for infotainment system
breast pocket above your pacemaker when
⇒ page 3
the telephone is switched on or in standby
● Overview of the control elements ⇒ page 6 mode.
● Basic information on use ⇒ page 7 ● If you suspect interference, switch off the
mobile telephone immediately.
WARNING
Making telephone calls and operating the tel- WARNING
ephone control system while the vehicle is in
The centre armrest may obstruct the driver's
motion can distract you from the road and
arm movements if raised, which could cause
lead to accidents.
accidents and severe injuries.
● Always drive carefully and responsibly.
● Always keep the armrest down while the
● Select volume settings that allow signals vehicle is in motion.
from outside the vehicle (such as emergency
services sirens) to be easily heard at all NOTICE
times.
High speeds, poor weather and poor road con-
● Your call may be cut off or you may be un-
ditions as well as the network quality may im-
able to make calls if you are in an area with
pair telephone calls in the vehicle. 
no mobile telephone network coverage, an

30 Composition Touch, Composition Colour

 General information

 First read and observe the introductory

information and safety warnings
page 30.
on
You may experience poor reception or may be cut
off in areas where the signal is weak.
Most electronic devices are shielded against high-
frequency signals. In rare cases, however, elec-
How the individual telephone menus are displayed tronic devices may not be shielded against high-
depends on the mobile telephone being used. frequency signals emitted by the telephone control
There may be differences. system. This can cause interference.
Observe the notes on using a mobile telephone in
There may be restrictions on the use of Blue-
the vehicle without a connection to the external
tooth® devices in some countries. Information
aerial ⇒ Booklet Owner's manual, chapter Vehicle
is available from the local authorities.
care and maintenance.
Use compatible Bluetooth® devices only. Informa- When connecting the telephone control sys-
tion on compatible Bluetooth® products is available tem with a device using Bluetooth®, read the
from your Volkswagen dealership or online. device's operating manual for detailed safety infor-
mation. Use compatible Bluetooth® products only. 
Follow the operating manual for your mobile tele-
phone and the instructions provided by the acces-
sory manufacturer.

Areas where special regulations apply

 First read and observe the introductory

information and safety warnings
page 30.
on
WARNING
Switch off the mobile telephone in areas with
a risk of explosion!
Switch off the mobile telephone and mobile tele-
phone provision in areas with a risk of explosion. NOTICE
These areas are often clearly marked, but not al- Your mobile telephone must always be switch-
ways ⇒  in Introduction on page 30. They in- ed off in areas where special regulations apply
clude, for example: and when the use of mobile telephones is for-
● Areas immediately around chemical pipelines bidden. The radiation produced by the mobile
and tanks. telephone when switched on may interfere with
sensitive technical and medical equipment,
● Lower decks of ships and ferries.
possibly resulting in malfunction or damage to
● The area around vehicles which run on liquid the equipment. 
gas (such as propane or butane).
● Places where there are chemicals or particles
such as flour, dust and metal powder in the air.
● All other places where the vehicle engine must
be switched off.

Bluetooth®

 First read and observe the introductory

information and safety warnings
page 30.
on
Bluetooth®
Bluetooth® technology is used to connect a mobile
telephone to the telephone control system fitted in
a vehicle. A pairing process has to be carried out
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before the telephone control system can be used

with a Bluetooth® mobile telephone. 

Telephone control (PHONE) 31

Some Bluetooth® mobile telephones are detected Music playback Bluetooth® Advanced Audio Dis-
and connected automatically when the ignition is tribution Profile (A2DP):
switched on, if a connection already exists. For this
● Bluetooth® profile for the transmission of ster-
to happen, the mobile telephone itself and the
eo-quality audio signals.
Bluetooth® function in the telephone must be
switched on and all active Bluetooth® connections Playback controls Bluetooth® Audio Video Re-
to other units must be disconnected. mote Control Profile (AVRCP):
The Bluetooth® connection is free of charge. ● Bluetooth® profile for displaying track informa-
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Blue- tion and control of playback in the mobile device. 
tooth® SIG, Inc.

Bluetooth® profiles
When a mobile telephone is connected to the tele-
phone control system, data is exchanged via one
of the Bluetooth® profiles.
Basic telephony Bluetooth® Hands-Free Profile
(HFP):
● If a mobile telephone is connected via HFP to
the telephone control system, you can make calls
wirelessly via the hands-free system. The vehicle's
exterior aerial cannot be used with this. Observe
the notes on using a mobile telephone in the vehi-
cle without a connection to the external aerial
⇒ Booklet Owner's manual.

Pairing and connecting mobile telephone on the infotainment system

 First read and observe the introductory

information and safety warnings
page 30.
on
Entries have to be made on the mobile telephone
keypad during the pairing process. The mobile tel-
ephone has to be at hand for this.

In order to operate a mobile telephone via the info- Starting mobile telephone pairing
tainment system, a single pairing process is re- ● Press the PHONE infotainment button.
quired for both devices. ● Touch the Find telephone function button.
Pairing should only be performed when the vehicle OR:
is stationary.
● Press the PHONE infotainment button.
Conditions ● Touch the Setup function button.
● Ignition is switched on. ● Touch the Select telephone function button and
● If necessary, disconnect any headsets from the then Find telephone .
mobile telephone.
Once the search process is complete, the names
● The Bluetooth® function must be activated or of all Bluetooth® devices found will be displayed on
set to visible on the mobile telephone and on the the screen.
infotainment system.
● The keypad lock on the mobile telephone has ● Select the mobile telephone to be paired from
to be unlocked. this list of Bluetooth® devices and then select
Hands-free telephone (HFP).
Follow the operating manual for the mobile tele-
phone. The infotainment system and the mobile telephone
are now connected. Further input may be required
The Bluetooth® function is set to visible on the on the mobile telephone and on the infotainment
infotainment system for about 3 minutes after the system to conclude the connection process. 
ignition is switched on.

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 ● If necessary, confirm the pairing on the mobile Pairing and connecting mobile telephones
telephone. Several mobile telephones can be paired with the
Depends on the mobile telephone: infotainment system, but only one mobile tele-
phone can be connected to the infotainment sys-
● Enter the PIN code that is then displayed on tem at a time.
the infotainment system into the mobile telephone
and confirm it. When you switch the infotainment system on, a
connection is automatically set up with the mobile
OR: telephone that was connected last. If no connec-
tion can be set up with this mobile telephone, the
● Compare the PIN code displayed on the info-
telephone control system automatically attempts to
tainment system with the PIN code displayed on
set up a connection with the next mobile telephone
the mobile telephone. If the PIN code matches, it
in the list of paired devices.
has to be confirmed on both devices.
Bluetooth® connections have a maximum range of
The PHONE main menu is displayed and the tele- 10 metres. Any active Bluetooth ® connection is in-
phone book and the call lists stored in the mobile terrupted when this distance is exceeded. The con-
telephone are loaded automatically once pairing nection is automatically restored as soon as the
has been completed. The time taken by the load- device enters the Bluetooth® range.
ing process varies depending on the amount of da-
ta stored in the mobile telephone. This data is You will find further information on pairing
available on the infotainment system once the and connecting mobile telephones on the In-
loading process is completed. ternet at www.volkswagen.com. 

Switching telephone control system off

 First read and observe the introductory

information and safety warnings
page 30.
on
pired, a message appears on the infotainment sys-
tem screen informing you that the telephone con-
trol system will be switched off automatically. An
active call will be transferred to the mobile tele-
● Switch off the ignition. phone.
● Remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock. The transfer of an active call from the tele-
The telephone control system is switched off and phone control system to the mobile telephone
any active call is transferred to the mobile tele- can take up to approximately 10 seconds (depend-
phone. ing on the mobile telephone being used). 
The telephone control system is not switched off if
the vehicle key is left in the ignition lock after the
engine is switched off. Once a set time has ex-
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Telephone control (PHONE) 33

Description of telephone control system

 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following Up to 20 devices can be linked to the telephone
subjects: control system. One device at a time can be con-
nected via the hands-free profile (HFP) or audio
PHONE main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
playback profile (A2DP) ⇒ page 33.
During a telephone call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Entering a telephone number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Additional information and warnings:
Telephone book menu (Contacts) . . . . . . . . . . 36 ● Safety information  for infotainment system
Call lists menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 ⇒ page 3
Speed dial buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 ● Overview of the control elements ⇒ page 6
Telephone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 ● Basic information on use ⇒ page 7
Bluetooth settings® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
● Introduction to and safety information  for tel-
User profile settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
ephone control system ⇒ page 30
Some functions and settings are only available Using a mobile telephone in the vehicle may
when the vehicle is stationary, and are not suppor- cause noise from the vehicle speakers.
ted by all mobile telephones.
Some networks might not support all lan-
The range of possible settings depends on the
guage-dependent characters and services. 
country, the unit and the vehicle's equipment speci-
fication.

PHONE main menu

Fig. 24 PHONE main menu Fig. 25 Incoming call

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 34.
data via the User profile setup menu
⇒ page 39. The telephone book will be automati-
cally updated when the telephone is connected
Assignment to a user profile again (e.g. on the next journey).
Telephone book data, call lists and stored speed A maximum of 4 user profiles can be stored for
dial buttons are assigned to a user profile and stor- mobile telephones in the telephone control system.
ed in the telephone control system. They are avail- If another mobile telephone is connected, the user
able when the mobile phone is connected with the profile which has not been used for the longest
telephone control system again. amount of time will be deleted automatically.
If, while connected to the radio, telephone book Telephone control function buttons
entries on the mobile telephone are changed, you
● Press the PHONE infotainment button to open
can start a manual update of the telephone book
the PHONE main menu. 

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Displays and function buttons: action and effect
: call is being made with the connected mobile telephone. Touch the  function button to
make the call on the mobile telephone provision.
A
: the microphone in the provision for mobile telephone is switched off.
: charge level of the paired mobile telephone.
B Display of call duration and telephone number or the stored name.
a) This function button is only displayed when the call is made on the mobile telephone. 

Entering a telephone number

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 34.

In the PHONE main menu, press the  function

button.

Fig. 27 Entering a telephone number

Possible functions
Entering a telephone num- Enter the telephone number on the keypad.
ber Touch the  function button to dial the number.
Enter the first letters of the required contact on the keypad. Possible en-
Selecting a contact from a tries appear in the contact list.
list Browse through the contact list and touch the desired contact to make the
call. 

Telephone book menu (Contacts)

Fig. 28 Contacts menu Fig. 29 Search window

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 34. 

36 Composition Touch, Composition Colour

 It may take a few minutes after the first pairing The telephone book can also be opened during an
process until the telephone book data1) from the on-going telephone call.
paired mobile telephone is available on the info-
In the PHONE main menu, press the  function
tainment system. The process could take up to an
button.
hour, depending on the amount of data to be trans-
ferred. If necessary, confirm the transfer on the
mobile telephone.

Possible functions
Browse through the list and touch the desired contact to make the call.
Selecting a contact from a
list OR: if several numbers are allocated to the same contact, first touch the
contact and then the desired number to make the call.
Touch the  ⇒ Fig. 28 function button to open the search window.
Enter the name you are looking for in the search window ⇒ Fig. 29.
Finding a contact in the
search window The number of matching results is displayed to the right of the entry field.
Touch the function button to go to the list view.
Browse through the list and touch the desired contact to make the call.

Availability of telephone book menu depends

on the mobile telephone being used. 

Call lists menu

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 34.

● In the PHONE main menu, press the  func-

tion button.
● Touch the ...  ⇒ Fig. 30 1 function button.
● Select the desired call list: All , Missed calls ,
Dialled numbers or Received calls .

If a telephone number is already stored in the tele-

phone book, the stored name is displayed in the
call list instead of the telephone number.

Fig. 30 Call list menu

Possible displays in the call menu

Display Meaning
 Missed calls: shows telephone numbers of missed and unanswered calls.
Dialled numbers : shows telephone numbers that were dialled on the mobile telephone and the

infotainment system telephone control system.
Received calls : shows all telephone numbers that were received on the mobile telephone and

on the infotainment system via the telephone control system.

Availability of call lists depends on the mobile

telephone being used. 
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1) Depending on what device is used, only contacts from the telephone memory may be loaded.

Telephone control (PHONE) 37

Speed dial buttons

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 34.

One telephone number from the telephone book

can be stored to each of the speed dial buttons
⇒ Fig. 31 1 .
All speed dial buttons must be assigned manually
and are then specific to a user profile.

Fig. 31 PHONE main menu

Possible functions
In the PHONE main menu, touch a free speed dial button.
Assigning speed dial but-
tons Select the desired contact from the list. If several telephone numbers are
stored for the selected contact, select the desired number.
In the PHONE main menu, press and hold an assigned speed dial button
until the Contacts menu opens.
Editing assigned speed di- Select the desired contact from the list. If several telephone numbers are
al buttons stored for the selected contact, select the desired number.
To close the Contacts menu without applying changes, touch the  func-
tion button.
Deleting assigned speed Any telephone number stored on a speed dial button can be deleted in the
dial buttons User profile setup menu ⇒ page 39.
Dialling with speed dial In the PHONE main menu, briefly touch an assigned speed dial button to
buttons dial the telephone number stored to that button.

Contacts stored to the speed dial buttons are

not updated automatically. If a contact stored
to a speed dial button is modified on the mobile tel-
ephone, the speed dial button must be assigned
again. 

Telephone settings

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 34.
In the PHONE main menu, touch the
tion button.
Setup  func-

Function button: effect

 Hands-free a): the hands-free function is activated. Touch the function button during a telephone call to
make the call on the mobile telephone.
Select telephone: select the mobile telephone from the list view to connect it to the infotainment system.
Find telephone : touch to connect a new mobile telephone.
Bluetooth : opens the Bluetooth setup menu ⇒ page 39. 

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 Function button: effect
User profile : opens the User profile setup menu ⇒ page 39.
Select ring tone b):
select the ring tone from the list of preset ring tones. The selected ring tone is played and
stored when you leave the submenu.
a) This function button is only active during a telephone call.
b) Either the selected ring tone or the ring tone set in the mobile phone is sounded, depending on what mobile phone is being used. 

Bluetooth settings®

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 34.
In the PHONE main menu, touch the
tion button and then Bluetooth .
Setup  func-

Function button: effect

 Bluetooth : touch to switch Bluetooth® off. All existing connections are ended.
Visibility : switch Bluetooth® visibility on and off.
Visible : Bluetooth® visibility is activated.
Not visible : Bluetooth® visibility is deactivated. The Bluetooth® visibility has to be switched on
before a Bluetooth® device can be externally paired with the infotainment system.
Upon start : Bluetooth® visibility is deactivated approximately 3 minutes after the engine is star-
ted.
Name : to display or edit the device name. This name is displayed to other Bluetooth® devices in their
Bluetooth® settings.
Paired devices : displays paired devices. Separating and connecting individual Bluetooth® devices and
Bluetooth® profiles.
Find devices : finds Bluetooth® devices that are set to visible and are within the range of the infotainment
system. The maximum range is approximately 10 metres.
 Bluetooth audio (A2DP/AVRCP) : this function must be activated if you want to connect an external audio
source to the infotainment system via Bluetooth®⇒ page 28. 

User profile settings

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 34.
In the PHONE main menu, touch the
tion button and then User profile .
Setup  func-

Function button: effect

Manage favourites : to edit speed dial buttons.
Assigned speed dial button: touch to delete the stored number.
Unassigned speed dial button: touch to store a number from the address book to the speed
dial button.
Sort by : set the sorting order for telephone book entries (Last name or First name).
Import contacts : touch to import the address book from the connected telephone or to update the previously
imported address book.
Delete other profiles : to delete individual or all non-active user profiles. 
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Settings
Menu and system settings (SETUP)

 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following Additional information and warnings:
subjects: ● Safety information  for infotainment system
System settings main menu (Setup) . . . . . . . . 40 ⇒ page 3
● Overview of the control elements ⇒ page 6
The range of possible settings depends on the
● Basic information on use ⇒ page 7 
country, the unit and the vehicle's equipment speci-
fication.

System settings main menu (Setup)

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 40.
● Press the SETUP infotainment button to open
the System setup main menu.
● To adjust the settings for a certain function,
touch the appropriate function button.

Function button: effect

Remove the SD card safely : ejects the memory card from the system. Once the memory card has been ejec-
ted from the system the function button is greyed out.
Sound : make sound and volume settings ⇒ page 42.
Screen :make screen settings.
 Display off (in 10 s) : when this function is activated, the screen switches off if no button is press-
ed on the infotainment system for about ten seconds. The screen is switched back on by touch-
ing the screen or pressing an infotainment button.
Brightness : select the brightness of the screen.
 Confirmation tone : activates the confirmation tone that sounds when a function button is
touched.
 Show clock in standby mode : the screen shows the current time when the infotainment system is
in standby mode.
Time and date : set the time and date.
Time : to set the current time.
Time format : select the format for the time display (12 or 24-hour).
 Summer (DST) : summer time is activated.
Date : set the current date.
Date format : to select the format for the date display (DD.MM.YY, YY-MM-DD or MM-DD-YY).
Language : select the desired language for text and voice output.
Keypad : select the required layout (alphabetical or keyboard layout).
More keypad languages : select additional keypad languages.
Units : sets units of measurement for displays in the vehicle.
Distance, Speed, Temperature, Volume, Consumption and Pressure.
Bluetooth : make settings relating to Bluetooth® ⇒ page 39.
Remove safely : disconnect data storage device (USB storage device or SD card) from the system. Once
the storage device has been ejected from the system the respective function button is greyed out. 

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 Function button: effect
Factory settings : restoring the factory settings will erase entered data and settings depending on which
option has been selected.
System information : displays the system information (serial number, hardware and software versions).
Copyright : copyright information.

It is important that the correct date and time

are set in the vehicle to ensure the infotain-
ment system works properly. 
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Settings 41
Sound and volume settings

 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following Additional information and warnings:
subjects: ● Safety information  for infotainment system
Adjusting settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 ⇒ page 3
● Overview of the control elements ⇒ page 6
The range of possible settings depends on the
● Basic information on use ⇒ page 7 
country, the unit and the vehicle's equipment speci-
fication.

Adjusting settings

 First read and observe the introductory

information given on page 42.
Changes are automatically stored when a menu is
closed.

● Press the SOUND infotainment button.

● OR: press the SETUP infotainment button and
then select Sound to open the Sound setup main
menu.
● To adjust the settings for a certain function,
touch the appropriate function button.

Function button: effect

: sets the tonal quality (Bass - Mid - Treble).
Bass - Mid- Treble
Balance or Balance - Fader : set the sound focus.
The crosshair shows the where the sound is currently focused in the car's interior. To move the sound
focus, touch the required position on the interior view or use the arrow buttons to change the position. To
place the focus of sound at the centre of the interior view, touch the function button between the arrows.
Volume : to make volume settings.
Max. switch-on volume : define the maximum volume at switch-on.
Announcements : to set the output volume for announcements (e.g. traffic announcements).
Speed-dep. vol. (GALA) : define the scope of the speed-dependent volume control. The audio vol-
ume is automatically increased as the vehicle speed increases.
Audio lower. : set how much the volume of the infotainment system should be reduced by when
the ParkPilot is active.
AUX volume : to set the output volume for audio sources that are connected via the AUX-IN mul-
timedia socket (Quiet, Medium or Loud). Please also refer to ⇒ page 42, Adjusting playback
volume of external audio sources.
BT audio : to set the output volume for audio sources connected via Bluetooth® (quiet, medium
or loud). Please also refer to ⇒ page 42, Adjusting playback volume of external audio sour-
ces.
 Confirmation tone : activates the confirmation tone that sounds when a function button is touched.

Adjusting playback volume of external audio If the sound from the external audio source is too
sources quiet, increase the output volume on the external
If you need to increase the output volume of an ex- audio source if possible. If this is not sufficient, set
ternal audio source, first lower the base volume on the input volume to Medium or Loud. 
the infotainment system.

42 Composition Touch, Composition Colour

 If the sound from the connected external audio
source is too loud or distorted, lower the output
volume on the external audio source if possible. If
this is not sufficient, set the input volume to Me-
dium or Quiet. 
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Settings 43
Abbreviations
Abbreviation Definition
A2DP Generic technology for the transmission of audio signals via Bluetooth® (Advanced Audio
Distribution Profile).
AM Amplitude modulation (medium wave, MW).
AUX-IN Auxiliary audio input.
AVRCP Universal technology for remote control of audio sources via Bluetooth® (Audio Video Re-
mote Control Profile).
DIN German Standards Authority (Deutsches Institut für Normung).
DRM Digital rights management.
EON Supporting of other networks (enhanced other network).
FM Frequency modulation (very high frequency, VHF).
HFP Wireless telephony (hands-free profile).
MP3 Format for compressing audio files.
RDS Radio data system.
TP Traffic news function (traffic program).
VBR Variable bit rate.
WMA Format for compressing audio files. 

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 Index
A External audio sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting playback volume . . . . . . . . . . . .
27
42
AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 BT audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Areas where special regulations apply . . . . 31 External data storage device
AUX-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
AUX-IN socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
External audio sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27
23
F
AUX-IN socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
FM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 44

B Frequency band
AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Base volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 FM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Bluetooth Function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 MEDIA main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Bluetooth audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Radio main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Browsing lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Function buttons (soft keys)
BT audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 PHONE main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Infotainment system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 G
GALA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
C
Call lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 H
CD
Hard keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cannot be read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Ejecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Hard keys (infotainment system) . . . . . . . . . . 6
Faulty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Inserting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25
25
I
Ignition off
Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Switch-off delay (timeout) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Checkboxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Infotainment buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7
Control elements (infotainment system) . . . . 6
Input window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Interference from a mobile telephone . . . . . . 7
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cursor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

D K
Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Dialling a number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
During a telephone call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
M
E Main menu
MEDIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Eject
PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
see CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
RADIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
EON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 44 Settings (SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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Explosion risk areas Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 MEDIA
AUX-IN socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Bit rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Index 45
 Bluetooth audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD audio data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28
20 O
CD cannot be read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 On-screen keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CD faulty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Operation
CD mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Additional display information . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Changing media source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Changing tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Browsing lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Checkboxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Displays and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Ejecting a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Infotainment buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
External data storage device connected to Input window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
USB port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Fast forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 On-screen keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fast reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 34
Function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 RADIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Inserting a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Rotary/push knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Inserting memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Slider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Media mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Media source selection menu . . . . . . . . . . 23 Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Memory card cannot be read . . . . . . . . . . . 26
MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Playback modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 P
Playing order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 PHONE
Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 A2DP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Preparing for removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Areas where special regulations apply . . . 31
Random play (Mix) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Bluetooth profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Removing memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Bluetooth settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Repeat function (Repeat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Call lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Connecting via infotainment system . . . . . 32
Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Scan function (SCAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Description of functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Selecting storage devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Selecting track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Displays and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 During a telephone call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Track information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Entering telephone number . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Track list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Explosion risk areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
WMA files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Media sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
AUX-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 HFP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Mobile telephone pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Pairing via infotainment system . . . . . . . . . 32
Memory card Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cannot be read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Speed dial buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Inserting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Telephone book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Preparing memory card for removal . . . . . 26 Telephone control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Telephone control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 User profile settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Playback
AUX-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
N External data storage device (USB) . . . . . . 26
Numbers MEDIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
RADIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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 Pop-up windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Scan function (SCAN)
MEDIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Q RADIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Screen
16

Quick reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Screen (infotainment system) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
R Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
RADIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 SD card
AM settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 see Memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Display of station names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Setting date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Displays and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Settings
EON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
FM settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Frequency change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 FM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Radio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Radio text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Menu and system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Scan function (SCAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Selecting stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Setting station frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Setting stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 User profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Station buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Volumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Station list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Setting time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Station tracking via RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 SETUP
Stopping station name scrolling . . . . . . . . . 16 see Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Storing stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Slider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
TP (traffic program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Soft keys
Traffic announcement (INFO) . . . . . . . . . . 17 Infotainment system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Traffic news . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 MEDIA main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Radio text (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Radio main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Random play (Mix) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Sound focus (balance, fader) . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Sound settings (treble, bass) . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Automatic station tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Speed-dependent volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Radio text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Speed dial buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
RDS Regional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Station buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
TP (traffic program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Station names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Stations
Repeat function (Repeat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Scan function (SCAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Requirements for Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Stopping station name scrolling . . . . . . . . . 16
Rotary/push knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Rotary/push knobs (infotainment system) . . 6 Station search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Station tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
S Switch-off delay (timeout) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safety information Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Infotainment system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SCAN
T
142.5R6.RCT.20

Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Telephone control
see PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Index 47
Telephone control system (PHONE) USB
Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Connecting an external data storage device .26
.
Text input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Things to note Not readable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
AUX operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 User profile
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Volume reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Touchscreen (infotainment system) . . . . . . .
7
6
V
VHF
TP (traffic program)
see FM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
EON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Volume
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Traffic announcement (INFO) . . . . . . . . . . 17
Base volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Track list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Determining for external audio sources . . . 42
Traffic announcement (INFO) . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Speed-dependent volume increase (GALA) .42 .
Traffic news Traffic announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
see TP (traffic program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Volume distribution (balance, fader) . . . . . . 42
Volume reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
U
Unit buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

48 Composition Touch, Composition Colour

 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

MODEL L40VW2 L42VW2 L41VW2 L53VW2

Dimensions (mm)
214.1 246.0 246.0 246.0
W

Dimensions (mm)
136.5 140.6 140.6 140.6
H

Dimensions (mm)
203.2 208.3 208.3 208.3
D

Weight (KG) 1.96 1.54 2.10 2.10

Power Requirement 9V~18V 9V~18V 9V~18V 9V~18V

Power Consumption 25W * 4CH 25W * 4CH 25W * 4CH 25W * 4CH
 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

MODEL L40SK2 L41SK2 L52SK2

Dimensions (mm)
297.2 295.7 275.8
W

Dimensions (mm)
159.0 120.8 155.5
H

Dimensions (mm)
205.2 209.5 201.6
D

Weight (KG) 1.81 1.61 1.58

Power Requirement 9V~18V 9V~18V 9V~18V

Power Consumption 25W * 4CH 25W * 4CH 25W * 4CH

 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

MODEL L40SE2

Dimensions (mm)
219.1
W

Dimensions (mm)
118.5
H

Dimensions (mm)
208.7
D

Weight (KG) 1.48

Power Requirement 9V~18V

Power Consumption 25W * 4CH