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Infotainment System
Contents Introduction .................................... 4
Radio ........................................... 28
CD Player .................................... 44
AUX input ..................................... 50
USB port ...................................... 52
Digital picture frame ..................... 56
Navigation .................................... 59
Speech recognition .................... 104
Phone ........................................ 119
Index .......................................... 140
4 Introduction

Introduction General information to your destination, and, if desired,

will automatically avoid traffic jams or
The Infotainment system provides other traffic problems.
you with state-of-the-art in-car
infotainment. Optionally, the Infotainment system
General information ....................... 4 can be operated using controls on the
For the AM, FM and DAB (not steering wheel, or a multifunction unit
Theft-deterrent feature ................... 5
CD 300) wavebands the radio is (only Navi 600 / Navi 900) between
Control elements overview ............ 6 equipped with twelve automatically the front seats, or via the speech
Usage .......................................... 14 assignable channel presets. recognition system (if available).
Basic operation ............................ 16 Furthermore, 36 channels can be
allocated manually (waveband- In addition the Infotainment system
Tone settings ............................... 21 independent). can be equipped with a mobile phone
Volume settings ........................... 24 portal.
The integrated audio player will
Personalisation ............................ 26 entertain you with audio CDs and The well-thought-out design of the
MP3/WMA CDs. control elements, the clear displays
and a large multifunction knob enable
Furthermore, you can connect you to control the system easily and
external data storage devices, e.g. intuitively.
iPod, MP3 player or USB stick (not
CD 300), or a portable CD player to
the Infotainment system as further
audio sources.
The digital sound processor provides
you with several preset equalizer
modes for sound optimisation.
The navigation system (only
Navi 600 / Navi 900) with dynamic
route planning will reliably guide you
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Important information on
9 Warning Theft-deterrent feature
operation and traffic safety The Infotainment system is equipped
In some areas one-way streets with an electronic security system for
9 Warning and other roads and entrances the purpose of theft deterrent.
(e.g. pedestrian zones) that you The Infotainment system therefore
The Infotainment system has to be are not allowed to turn into are not
used so that the vehicle can be functions only in your vehicle and is
marked on the map. In such areas worthless for a thief.
driven safely at all times. If in doubt the Infotainment system may
stop your vehicle and operate the issue a warning that must be
Infotainment system while the accepted. Here you must pay
vehicle is stationary. particular attention to one-way
streets, roads and entrances that
you are not allowed to drive into.
9 Warning
The usage of the navigation Radio reception
system (only Navi 600 / Navi 900) Radio reception may be disrupted by
does not release the driver from static, noise, distortion or loss of
the responsibility for a correct, reception due to
vigilant attitude in road traffic. The ■ changes in distance from the
related traffic regulations must transmitter,
always be followed.
■ multi-path reception due to
Only make entries (e.g. reflection,
addresses) with the vehicle
■ shadowing.
stationary.
If a navigation instruction
contradicts traffic regulations, the
traffic regulations always apply.
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Control elements overview

Instrument panel Navi 600 / Navi 900
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1 RADIO (BAND) ..................... 28 6 m knob .................................. 14 12 INFO ....................................... 6

Activate radio or change Press: switch on/off Radio: information on the
waveband .............................. 28 Infotainment system .............. 14 currently played station ......... 28
2 CD/AUX ................................ 50 Turn: adjust volume .............. 14 CD/MP3/WMA:
Start CD/MP3/WMA 7 Radio station buttons 1...6 ... 29 information on the
replay or change audio currently inserted CD ............ 46
source ................................... 50 Long press: save station ....... 29
Digital picture frame:
3 Search backward .................. 28 Short press: select station .... 29 shows currently selected
8 CONFIG ................................ 24 picture/photo ......................... 56
Radio: search backward ....... 28
System settings ..................... 24 Navigation: information,
CD/MP3/WMA: skip track e.g., on the current location . . 59
backward ............................... 46 9 TP ......................................... 37
13 FAV (1/2/3) ............................ 30
4 NAV ....................................... 60 Activate or deactivate
radio traffic service ................ 37 Favourite lists (preset
Press once: Display map ..... 60 radio stations) ....................... 30
10 TONE .................................... 21
Press twice: Navigation 14 CD ejection ........................... 46
menu ..................................... 60 Tone settings ........................ 21
15 Multifunction knob ................. 16
5 Search forward ...................... 28 11 AS (1/2) ................................. 29
Turn: mark menu options
Radio: search forward ........... 28 Automatic memory levels or set numeric values ........... 16
(preset radio stations) ........... 29
CD/MP3/WMA: skip track Press (the outer ring):
forward .................................. 46 Short press: select select/activate the marked
autostore list .......................... 29 option; confirm set value;
Long press: save stations switch function on/off ............ 16
automatically ......................... 29
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16 Eight-way switch ................... 60

Navigation: move display
window in map view .............. 60
17 CD slot .................................. 46
18 RPT (NAV) ............................ 97
Repeat last navigation
message ............................... 97
19 BACK .................................... 16
Menu: one level back ............ 16
Input: delete last character
or entire entry ........................ 16
20 DEST .................................... 60
Navigation destination
entry ...................................... 60
21 PHONE ............................... 119
Open telephone main menu 132
Activate/deactivate mute ....... 14
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Instrument panel CD 400

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1 RADIO (BAND) ..................... 28 7 Radio station buttons 1...6 ... 29 11 FAV (1/2/3) ............................ 30
Activate radio or change Long press: save station ....... 29 Lists of favourites (preset
waveband .............................. 28 radio stations) ....................... 30
Short press: select station .... 29
2 CD/AUX ................................ 50 12 CD ejection ........................... 46
8 TP ......................................... 37
Start CD/MP3/WMA 13 Multifunction knob ................. 16
replay or change audio Activate or deactivate
radio traffic service ................ 37 Turn: mark menu options
source ................................... 50 or set numeric values ........... 16
3 Search backward .................. 28 If Infotainment system
switched off: display time Press: select/activate the
Radio: search backward ....... 28 and date ................................ 37 marked option; confirm set
value; switch function on/off .. 16
CD/MP3/WMA: skip track 9 INFO ....................................... 6
backward ............................... 46 14 CD slot .................................. 46
Radio: information on the 15 BACK .................................... 16
4 CONFIG ................................ 24 currently played station ......... 28
Open settings menu .............. 24 Menu: one level back ............ 16
CD/MP3/WMA:
5 Search forward ...................... 28 information on the Input: delete last character
currently inserted CD ............ 46 or entire entry ........................ 16
Radio: search forward ........... 28
10 AS (1/2) ................................. 29 16 TONE .................................... 21
CD/MP3/WMA: skip track
forward .................................. 46 Automatic memory levels Tone settings ........................ 21
(preset radio stations) ........... 29 17 PHONE ............................... 119
6 m knob .................................. 14
Short press: select Open telephone main menu 132
Press: switch on/off .............. 14 autostore list .......................... 29
Infotainment system ............. 14 Activate/deactivate mute ....... 14
Long press: save stations
Turn: adjust volume .............. 14 automatically ......................... 29
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Instrument panel CD 300

12 Introduction

1 RADIO (BAND) ..................... 28 8 Radio station buttons 1...6 ... 29 12 FAV (1/2/3) ............................ 30
Activate radio or change Long press: save station ....... 29 Lists of favourites (preset
waveband .............................. 28 radio stations) ....................... 30
Short press: select station .... 29
2 CD/AUX ................................ 50 13 CD ejection ........................... 46
9 TP ......................................... 37
Start CD/MP3/WMA 14 Multifunction knob ................. 16
replay or change audio Activate or deactivate
radio traffic service ................ 37 Turn: mark menu options
source ................................... 50 or set numeric values ........... 16
3 MP3: folder level higher ........ 46 If Infotainment system
switched off: display time Press: select/activate the
4 Search backward .................. 28 marked option; confirm set
and date ................................ 37
Radio: search backward ....... 28 value; switch function on/off .. 16
10 INFO ....................................... 6
15 CD slot .................................. 46
CD/MP3/WMA: skip track Radio: information on the
backward ............................... 46 16 CONFIG ................................ 24
currently played station ......... 28
5 Search forward ...................... 28 Open settings menu .............. 24
CD/MP3/WMA:
Radio: search forward ........... 28 information on the 17 BACK .................................... 16
currently inserted CD ............ 46 Menu: one level back ............ 16
CD/MP3/WMA: skip track
forward .................................. 46 11 AS (1/2) ................................. 29
Input: delete last character
6 MP3: folder level lower .......... 46 Automatic memory levels or entire entry ........................ 16
7 m knob .................................. 14 (preset radio stations) ........... 29 18 TONE .................................... 21
Press: switch on/off the Short press: select Tone settings ........................ 21
Infotainment system .............. 14 autostore list .......................... 29

Turn: adjust volume .............. 14 Long press: save stations

automatically ......................... 29
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19 PHONE ............................... 119 Steering wheel audio controls If radio active: turn
upwards/downwards to
Open telephone main menu 132 select next/previous
Activate/deactivate mute ....... 14 preset radio station ............... 28
If CD player active: turn
upwards/downwards to
select next/previous CD/
MP3/WMA track .................... 46
If Phone portal active: turn
upwards/downwards to
select next/previous entry
in call list ............................. 132

1 Short press: take phone call 119 If Phone portal active and
calls waiting: turn
or dial number in call list ..... 132 upwards/downwards to
switch between calls ........... 132
or activate speech
recognition (if available) ...... 104 3 Increase volume .................... 14
4 Reduce volume ..................... 14
Long press: show call list .... 132
5 Short press: end/decline
or deactivate speech call ....................................... 132
recognition (if available) ...... 104
or close call list .................... 132
2 SRC (Source) ........................ 14
or activate/deactivate mute ... 14
Press: select audio source .... 14
or deactivate speech
recognition (if available) ...... 104
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Multifunction unit 4 DEST Navigation Usage

(only Navi 600 / Navi 900) destination entry ................... 71
5 BACK .................................... 16 Control elements
The Infotainment system is operated
Menu: one level back ............ 16
via function buttons, multifunctional
Input: delete last character knobs and menus that are shown on
or entire entry ........................ 16 the display.
6 Multifunction knob ................. 16 Inputs are made optionally via:
Central control for ■ the central control unit in the
selection and navigation in instrument panel 3 6
menus ................................... 16 ■ controls on the steering wheel 3 6
■ the multifunction unit (only
Navi 600 / Navi 900) between the
front seats 3 6
1 NAV ....................................... 60
■ the speech recognition system (if
Show current position (if available) 3 104
route guidance inactive) ........ 60
Switching the Infotainment
Show calculated route (if
system on or off
route guidance active) .......... 60
Press the X knob briefly. After
2 AUDIO ..................................... 6 switching on the last selected
Change audio source ............ 50 Infotainment source is active.
3 Take or end phone call ....... 132
Activate or deactivate mute . . 14
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Automatic switch-off Mute Detailed description of the radio

If the Infotainment system has been Press the PHONE button (if Phone functions 3 28.
switched on using the X knob when portal available: press for a few
the ignition was switched off, it will seconds) to mute the audio sources. Audio players
switch off again automatically after Press the CD/AUX button to open the
To cancel mute again: turn the X
30 minutes. CD, USB, iPod or AUX menus (if
knob or press the PHONE button
available) or to swap between these
again (if Phone portal available: press
Setting the volume menus.
for a few seconds).
Turn the X knob. The current setting Press the multifunction knob to open
is shown on the display. Volume limitation at high a submenu with options for track
When the Infotainment system is temperatures selection.
switched on, the last selected volume (only CD 300 / CD 400) Detailed description of:
is set, if that volume is lower than the At very high temperatures inside the ■ CD player functions 3 46
maximum start up volume. vehicle the Infotainment system limits
■ AUX input functions 3 50
The following can be set separately: the maximum adjustable volume. If
necessary the volume is decreased ■ USB port functions 3 52
■ the maximum start up volume
automatically.
3 24 Navigation
■ the volume of the traffic Modes of operation (only Navi 600 / Navi 900)
announcements 3 24 Press the NAV button and then the
■ the volume of the navigation Radio multifunction knob to open the
messages (only Navi 600 / Press the RADIO button to open the Navigation menu.
Navi 900) 3 60 radio main menu or to change
Detailed description of the navigation
between the different wavebands.
system functions 3 60.
Speed compensated volume Press the multifunction knob to open
When speed compensated volume is a submenu with options for station Phone
activated 3 24 the volume is selection. (if Phone portal available)
adapted automatically to make up for
the road and wind noise as you drive.
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Press the PHONE button to open the ■ to confirm a set value Examples of menu operation
telephone menu. ■ to switch a system function on/off
Press the multifunction knob to open Navi 600 / Navi 900
a submenu with options for the input BACK button Selecting an option
or selection of numbers. Press the BACK button briefly to:
Detailed description of the mobile ■ exit a menu
phone portal functions 3 119. ■ return from a submenu to the next
higher menu level
Basic operation ■ delete the last character in
a character sequence
Multifunction knob Press and hold the BACK button for
The multifunction knob is the central a few seconds to delete the entire
control element for the menus. entry.
Turn the multifunction knob:
■ to mark a menu option
■ CD 300: to display a menu option Turn the multifunction knob to move
■ to set a numeric value the cursor (= coloured background) to
the desired option.
Press the multifunction knob
(Navi 600 / Navi 900: press the outer Press the multifunction knob to select
ring): the marked option.
■ to select or activate the marked Submenus
option An arrow on the right-hand edge of
■ CD 300: to select or activate the the menu indicates that after
option displayed selection of the option a submenu
with further options will be opened.
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Activating a setting Setting a value Switching a function on or off

Turn the multifunction knob to mark Turn the multifunction knob to change Turn the multifunction knob to mark
the desired setting. the current value of the setting. the function to be switched on or off.
Press the multifunction knob to Press the multifunction knob to Press the multifunction knob to switch
activate the setting. confirm the set value. between the settings On and Off.
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Entering a character sequence CD 400 Activating a setting

Selecting an option

To enter character sequences, e.g. Turn the multifunction knob to mark

telephone numbers or road names: Turn the multifunction knob to move the desired setting.
Turn the multifunction knob to select the cursor (= coloured background) to Press the multifunction knob to
the desired character. the desired option. activate the setting.
The last character in the character Press the multifunction knob to select
sequence can be deleted using the the marked option.
BACK button. Pressing and holding Submenus
the BACK button deletes the entire An arrow on the right-hand edge of
entry. the menu indicates that after
Press the multifunction knob to selection of the option a submenu
confirm the selected character. with further options will be opened.
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Setting a value Switching a function on or off Entering a character sequence

Turn the multifunction knob to change Turn the multifunction knob to mark For the input of character sequences,
the current value of the setting. the function to be switched on or off. e.g. telephone numbers:
Press the multifunction knob to Press the multifunction knob to switch Turn the multifunction knob to select
confirm the set value. between the settings On and Off. the desired character.
Press the multifunction knob to
confirm the selected character.
Using the BACK button the last
character in the character sequence
can be deleted.
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CD 300 The arrow pointing to the right 3 Setting a value

Menu elements and symbols indicates: the first submenu level is
active (two arrows = second submenu
level active).
The down arrow 4 indicates: further
options are available in the active
submenu.
Activating a setting

Press the multifunction knob to open

The up and down arrows 1 indicate: the corresponding settings menu.
the top menu level is active. Further Turn the multifunction knob to change
options are available in the active the current value of the setting.
menu.
Press the multifunction knob to
Turn the multifunction knob to display confirm the set value.
the other options in the active menu.
The angled arrow 2 indicates: Press the multifunction knob to open
a submenu with further options is the corresponding settings menu.
available. Turn the multifunction knob to display
Press the multifunction knob to select the desired setting.
the option displayed and to open the Press the multifunction knob to
corresponding submenu. activate the setting.
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Switching a function on or off Entering a character sequence Tone settings

Navi 600 / Navi 900
In the tone settings menu the tone
characteristic can be set differently for
each radio waveband and each audio
player source.

Press the multifunction knob to open Press the multifunction knob to open
the corresponding settings menu. the relevant settings menu.
Turn the multifunction knob to mark Turn the multifunction knob to change
the setting On or Off. the character at the current cursor
Press the multifunction knob to position.
confirm the marked setting. Press the multifunction knob to
confirm the character displayed. Press the TONE button to open the
tone menu.
Using the BACK button the last
character in the character sequence
can be deleted.
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Setting bass, middle and treble Setting the volume distribution Setting the volume distribution
between front - rear between right - left

Select Bass, Middle or Treble.

Set the desired value for the option Select Fader. Select Balance.
selected. Set the desired value. Set the desired value.
Setting an individual setting to “0”
or "Off"
Select the desired option and press
and hold the multifunction knob for
a few seconds.
Setting all settings to "0" or "Off"
Press and hold the TONE button for
a few seconds.
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Optimising the tone for the style of Select Bass:, Midrange: or Treble:.
music Set the desired value for the selected
option.
Setting the volume distribution
between front - rear

Press the TONE button to open the

tone menu.
Select EQ (Equalizer). Setting bass, middle and treble
The displayed options offer optimised
bass, middle and treble presettings
for the relevant style of music.
Select Fader:.
Select the required option.
Set the desired value.
CD 300 / CD 400
In the tone settings menu the tone
characteristics can be set differently
for each radio waveband and each
audio player source.
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Setting the volume distribution Optimizing the tone for the style of Volume settings
between right - left music
Navi 600 / Navi 900
Maximum startup volume

Select Balance:. Select EQ: (Equalizer).

Set the desired value. The displayed options offer optimized
bass, middle and treble presettings
Setting an individual setting to “0” for the relevant style of music. Press the CONFIG button to open the
Select the desired option and press system settings menu.
Select the desired option.
and hold the multifunction knob for Select Radio settings and then
a few seconds. Maximum startup volume.
Setting all settings to "0" or "Off" Set the desired value.
Press and hold the TONE button for
a few seconds.
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Speed dependent volume Volume of the traffic announcements CD 300 / CD 400

(TA)
The volume of the traffic Maximum startup volume
announcements can be increased or
reduced proportionately to the normal
audio volume.

Press the CONFIG button to open the

system settings menu.
Select Radio settings and then Speed Press the CONFIG button to open the
dependent volume. system settings menu.
Speed dependent volume can be Select Radio settings and then
Press the CONFIG button to open the Maximum startup volume.
deactivated or the degree of volume
system settings menu.
adaptation can be selected in the CD 300: select Audio settings and
menu displayed. Select Radio settings, RDS options then Start up Volume.
and TA volume.
Select the required option. Set the desired value.
Set the desired value.
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Speed compensated volume Volume of the traffic announcements Personalisation

(TA)
The volume of the traffic (only CD 400)
announcements can be increased or Various Infotainment system settings
reduced proportionately to the normal can be separately memorised for
audio volume. each vehicle key (driver) of the car.

Memorised settings
By removing the vehicle key from the
ignition switch the following settings
are automatically saved for the key
being used:
■ last volume settings; one volume
level for all non-phone audio
Press the CONFIG button to open the sources (radio, CD player, AUX,
system settings menu. USB) and one for phone audio (if
Select Radio settings and then Auto phone portal available)
volume control. ■ all radio station presets
CD 300: select Audio settings and ■ all tone settings; each of these
Press the CONFIG button to open the
then Auto volume control. settings are separately saved for
system settings menu.
Speed compensated volume can be each of the following audio sources
Select Radio settings, RDS options (if available): AM, FM, DAB,
deactivated or the degree of volume
and TA volume. CD player, AUX, USB
adaptation can be selected in the
menu displayed. CD 300: select Audio settings, RDS ■ last active audio source
options and TA volume.
Select the desired option. ■ last active radio station (separately
Set the desired value for the volume for each waveband)
increase or reduction.
■ last active display mode
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■ last position in Audio/MP3 CD

including track number and folder
■ state of shuffle songs setting
(CD player)
■ state of TP (Traffic Programme)
setting
■ cursor position for each menu on
the display

Activating/deactivating
personalization
Press the CONFIG button to open the
system settings menu.
Select Vehicle settings and then
Comfort settings.
Set Personalization by driver to On or
Off.
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Radio Usage Station search

Control buttons Automatic station search
The most important buttons for Briefly press the button s or u
Usage .......................................... 28 control of the radio are as follows: to play the next station in the station
Station search .............................. 28 ■ RADIO: Activate radio memory.
Autostore lists .............................. 29 ■ s u: Station search Manual station search
Favourite lists ............................... 30 ■ AS: Autostore lists
Waveband menus ........................ 32 Navi 600 / Navi 900
■ FAV: Favourite lists
Radio data system (RDS) ............ 37 Press s or u button and keep
■ 1...6: Preset buttons pressed. Release button when the
Digital audio broadcasting ........... 41 ■ TP: Radio traffic service 3 37 required frequency has almost been
reached on the frequency display.
Activating the radio A search is made for the next station
Press the RADIO button to open the that can be received and it is played
radio main menu. automatically.
The station last played will be
received. CD 300 / CD 400
Press the button s or u for a few
Selecting the waveband seconds to start a search for the next
Press the RADIO button once or receivable station in the current
several times to select the desired waveband.
waveband. When the required frequency has
The station last played in that been reached the station is played
waveband will be received. automatically.
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Note DAB waveband Note

Manual station search: If the radio (not available for CD 300) The currently received station is
does not find a station, it switches Press the multifunction knob to open highlighted.
automatically to a more sensitive the DAB menu and select DAB CD 400:
search level. If it still does not find manual tuning.
a station, the frequency that was last
active is set again. Turn the multifunction knob and set
the required reception frequency on
Note the popup frequency display.
FM waveband: when the RDS
function is activated, only RDS
stations 3 37 are searched for, and Autostore lists
when the radio traffic service (TP) is The stations that can be received best
activated, only traffic service in a waveband can be searched for
stations 3 37 are searched for. and stored automatically via the
autostore function.
Manual station tuning
Navi 600 / Navi 900:
FM waveband
Only Navi 600 / Navi 900: press the Note
multifunction knob to open the FM The currently received station is
menu and select Manual tuning FM. marked by i.
Turn the multifunction knob and set Each waveband has 2 autostore lists
the optimal reception frequency on (AS 1, AS 2), in each of which
the popup frequency display. 6 stations can be stored.

AM waveband
Turn the multifunction knob and set
the optimal reception frequency on
the popup frequency display.
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Automatic station storing Retrieving a station 6 stations can be stored in each

Keep the AS button pressed until an Briefly press the AS button to open an favourite list. The number of available
autostore message is displayed. The autostore list or to switch to another favourite lists can be set (see below).
12 strongest stations in the current autostore list. Note
waveband will be stored in the Briefly press one of the station The currently received station is
2 autostore lists. buttons 1...6, to open the station at highlighted.
To abort the autostore procedure, the corresponding list position. Storing a station
press the multifunction knob. Set the station to be stored.
Storing stations manually Favourite lists Briefly press the FAV button to open
Stations can also be stored manually Stations of all wavebands can be a favourite list or to switch to another
in the autostore lists. stored manually in the favourite lists. favourite list.
Set the station to be stored. To store the station in a list position:
Navi 600 / Navi 900 press the corresponding station
Briefly press the AS button to open an button 1...6 until a confirmation
autostore list or to switch to another message is displayed.
autostore list.
To store the station in a list position: Retrieving a station
press the corresponding station Briefly press the FAV button to open
button 1...6 until a confirmation a favourite list or to switch to another
message is displayed. favourite list. Briefly press one of the
station buttons 1...6, to open the
Note
station at the related list position.
Manually stored stations are
overwritten in an automatic station
storing process.
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Defining the number of available CD 300 / CD 400 To store the station in a list position:
favourite lists press the corresponding station
button 1...6 until a confirmation
message is displayed.
Retrieving a station
Briefly press the FAV button to open
a favourite list or to switch to another
favourite list.
Briefly press one of the station
buttons 1...6, to open the station at
the related list position.
Defining the number of available
6 stations can be stored in each favourite lists
Press CONFIG button. favourite list. The number of available (not CD 300)
Select Radio settings and then Radio favourite lists can be set (see below).
favourites. CD 300: The number of available
Select the desired number of favourite lists is not configurable.
available favourite lists. Note
The currently received station is
marked by i.
Storing a station
Set the station to be stored.
Briefly press the FAV button to open
a favourite list or to switch to another
favourite list.
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Press the CONFIG button. Navi 600 / Navi 900

Select Radio settings and then Radio
favourites.
Select the desired number of
available favourite lists.

Waveband menus
Alternative facilities for station
selection are available via waveband
specific menus.
With the radio main menu active
press the multifunction knob to open Select the required station.
the relevant waveband menu. Note
Favourites list
Note The currently received station is
Select Favourites list. All stations marked by i.
The following FM specific displays
saved in the favourites lists are
are shown as examples. Manual tuning
displayed.
Description see "Manual station
tuning" above.
Station lists
AM/FM waveband
Select AM station list or FM station
list.
All receivable AM/FM stations in the
current reception area are displayed.
DAB waveband
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Turn the multifunction knob. Updating station lists once in the station list at a sudden
All receivable DAB stations 3 41 in If the stations stored in a waveband- change in reception area. In such
the current reception area are specific station list can no longer be circumstances the updating of the
displayed. received: station lists can be accelerated using
Select the corresponding command the corresponding command for
Note updating a station list.
If no station list has been created to update a station list.
beforehand, the Infotainment A station search is started. Once the Category lists
system performs an automatic search is finished, the station Numerous RDS stations 3 37
station search. previously selected is played. broadcast a PTY code, which
To cancel the station search: press specifies the type of programme
multifunction knob. transmitted (e.g. news). Some
stations also change the PTY code
Note
depending on the content currently
If a waveband specific station list is
being transmitted.
updated the corresponding category
list (if available) is also updated. The Infotainment system stores these
stations, sorted by programme type,
Important information on updating the in the corresponding category list.
station lists
To search for a programme type
The dual tuner in the Infotainment determined by station: select the
system continuously updates the waveband specific category list
station lists in the background. This option.
ensures that, e.g., the station lists
Select the required station. always contain the stations that can
Note be received in the local area during
The currently received station is a long motorway journey. As the
marked by i. automatic updating takes a certain
amount of time, not all stations that
can be received may be available at
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The currently received DAB service

(programme) is interrupted when any
announcements of previously
activated categories are pending.
Activating announcement categories
Select DAB announcements in the
DAB menu.

A list of programme types available at Select the required station.

the moment is displayed. The category list is also updated
Select desired programme type. when the corresponding waveband
A list of stations is displayed that specific station list is updated.
transmit a programme of the selected Note
type. The currently received station is
marked by i.
DAB announcements Activate the desired announcement
Besides their music programmes categories.
numerous DAB stations 3 41 Several announcement categories
broadcast various announcement can be selected at the same time.
categories.
Note
DAB announcements can only be
received if the DAB waveband is
activated.
Radio 35

CD 300 / CD 400 All receivable DAB stations 3 41 in

the current reception area are
displayed.
Note
If no station list has been created
beforehand, the Infotainment
system performs an automatic
station search.

Select the required station.

Note
Favourites list
The currently received station is
Select Favourites list. All stations marked by i.
saved in the favourites lists are
displayed. Station lists
AM/FM waveband
Select AM stations list or FM stations
list.
Select the required station.
All receivable AM/FM stations in the
current reception area are displayed. Note
The currently received station is
DAB waveband marked by i.
(not available for CD 300)
Updating stations lists
Turn the multifunction knob.
36 Radio

If the stations stored in a waveband- The Infotainment system stores these

specific station list can no longer be stations, sorted by programme type,
received: in the corresponding category list.
Select the corresponding command To search for a programme type
to update a station list. determined by station: select the
CD 400: The dual tuner of the waveband specific category list
Infotainment system continuously option.
updates the FM stations list in the
background. No manual update is
required.
A station search is started. Once the
search is completed the station last
received will be played. Select the desired station.
To abort the station search, press the CD 300: The next receivable station
multifunction knob. of the selected type is searched for
and is played.
Note
If a waveband specific station list is The category list is also updated
updated the corresponding category when the corresponding waveband
list (if available) is also updated. specific station list is updated.
A list of programme types available at Note
Category lists the moment is displayed. The currently received station is
Numerous RDS stations 3 37
Select the desired programme type. marked by i.
broadcast a PTY code, which
specifies the type of programme A list of stations is displayed that DAB announcements
transmitted (e.g. news). Some transmit a programme of the selected Besides their music programmes
stations also change the PTY code type. numerous DAB stations 3 41
depending on the content currently broadcast various announcement
being transmitted. categories.
Radio 37

The currently received DAB service Radio data system (RDS) Navi 600 / Navi 900
(programme) is interrupted when any
announcements of previously RDS is a service of FM stations that
activated categories are pending. considerably facilitates the finding of
the desired station and its fault-free
Activating announcement categories reception.
Select DAB announcements in the
DAB menu. Advantages of RDS
■ On the display the programme
name of the set station appears
instead of its frequency.
■ On station search the Infotainment
system tunes in to RDS stations
only.
■ The Infotainment system always Configuring RDS
tunes into the best receivable To open the menu for the RDS
broadcasting frequency of the set configuration:
station by means of AF (Alternative
Frequency). Press the CONFIG button.
■ Depending on the station that is Select Radio settings and then RDS
received the Infotainment system options.
Activate the desired announcement
categories. displays radio text that can contain,
for example, information about the
Several announcement categories
current programme.
can be selected at the same time.
Note
DAB announcements can only be
received if the DAB waveband is
activated.
38 Radio

If regionalization is switched off, Radio traffic service

alternative frequencies of the stations (TP = Traffic Programme)
are selected without regard to Radio traffic service stations are RDS
regional programmes. stations that broadcast traffic news.
RDS scrolling text Switching the radio traffic service on
Some RDS stations use the lines for and off
indicating the name of the To switch the traffic announcement
programme to also indicate additional standby facility of the Infotainment
information. During this process the system on and off:
programme name is hidden.
Press the TP button.
To prevent additional information
being displayed: ■ If the radio traffic service is
switched on, [ ] is indicated on the
Switching RDS on and off Set RDS-text scroll freeze to On. display in black (grey if radio traffic
Set RDS to On or Off. service is switched off).
Radio text
Switching regionalization on and off If RDS and reception of an RDS ■ Only radio traffic service stations
(RDS must be activated for station are activated, information are received.
regionalization.) about the programme that is currently ■ If the current station is not a radio
At certain times some RDS stations receivable and about the music track traffic service station, a search is
broadcast regionally different being played at the moment are started automatically for the next
programmes on different frequencies. displayed below the programme radio traffic service station.
Set Regional to On or Off. name.
■ If a radio traffic service station has
If regionalization is switched on, only To show or hide the information: been found, [TP] is indicated on the
alternative frequencies (AF) with the Set Radio text to On or Off . display in black. If no radio traffic
same regional programmes are TA volume service stations are found, TP is
selected. The volume of the traffic displayed in grey.
announcements (TA) can be preset ■ Traffic announcements are played
3 24. at the preset TA volume 3 24.
Radio 39

■ If the radio traffic service is CD 300 / CD 400

switched on, CD/MP3 replay is
interrupted for the duration of the
traffic announcement.
Listening to traffic announcements
only
Switch on the radio traffic service and
completely turn down the volume of
the Infotainment system.
Blocking out traffic announcements
To block out a traffic announcement,
e.g. during CD/MP3 replay:
TA volume
Press TP button or the multifunction
knob to confirm the cancel message The volume of the traffic
Configuring RDS announcements (TA) can be preset
on the display.
To open the menu for the RDS 3 24.
The traffic announcement is aborted, configuration:
but the radio traffic service remains Switching RDS on and off
Press the CONFIG button.
switched on. Set the option RDS to On or Off.
Select Radio settings and then RDS
EON (Enhanced Other Networks) options. Traffic announcement (TA)
With EON you can listen to radio To switch the TA function on or off
traffic announcements even if the CD 300: Select Audio settings and
then RDS options. permanently:
station you have set does not
Set the option Traffic announcement
broadcast its own radio traffic service.
(TA) to On or Off.
If such a station is set, it is displayed
in black as for radio traffic service Switching regionalization on and off
stations TP. (RDS must be activated for
regionalization.)
40 Radio

At certain times some RDS stations being played at the moment are ■ If a radio traffic service station has
broadcast regionally different displayed below the programme been found, [TP] is displayed in the
programmes on different frequencies. name. radio main menu.
Set the option Regional (REG) to On To show or hide the information: ■ Traffic announcements are played
or Off. Set the option Radio text: to On or Off. at the preset TA volume 3 24.
If regionalization is switched on, only ■ If the radio traffic service is
alternative frequencies (AF) with the Radio traffic service switched on, CD/MP3 replay is
same regional programmes are (TP = Traffic Programme) interrupted for the duration of the
selected. Radio traffic service stations are RDS traffic announcement.
If regionalization is switched off, stations that broadcast traffic news. Listening to traffic announcements
alternative frequencies of the stations Switching the radio traffic service on only
are selected without regard to and off Switch on the radio traffic service and
regional programmes. To switch the traffic announcement completely turn down the volume of
RDS-scrolling text standby facility of the Infotainment the Infotainment system.
Some RDS stations hide the system on and off: Blocking out traffic announcements
programme name in the display line Press the TP button. To block out a traffic announcement,
in order to display additional ■ If the radio traffic service is e.g. during CD/MP3 replay:
information. switched on, [ ] is displayed in the Press TP button or the multifunction
To prevent additional information radio main menu. knob to confirm the cancel message
being displayed: ■ Only radio traffic service stations on the display.
Set RDS-Text scroll freeze to On. are received. The traffic announcement is aborted,
Radio text: ■ If the current station is not a radio but the radio traffic service remains
If RDS and reception of an RDS traffic service station, a search is switched on.
station are activated, information started automatically for the next
about the programme that is currently radio traffic service station.
receivable and about the music track
Radio 41

EON (Enhanced Other Networks) Navi 600 / Navi 900: General information
With EON you can listen to radio ■ With DAB, several radio
traffic announcements even if the programmes (services) can be
station you have set does not broadcast on a single frequency
broadcast its own radio traffic service. (ensemble).
If such a station is set, it is displayed
in black as for radio traffic service ■ Besides high-quality digital audio
stations TP. services, DAB is also able to
transmit programme-associated
data and a multitude of other data
Digital audio broadcasting services including travel and traffic
(not available for CD 300) information.
Digital audio broadcasting (DAB) is ■ As long as a given DAB receiver
an innovative and universal can pick up the signal sent out by
broadcast system. CD 400: a broadcasting station (even if the
signal is very weak), sound
DAB stations are indicated by the reproduction is ensured.
programme name instead of the
broadcasting frequency. ■ There is no fading (weakening of
the sound) that is typical of AM or
FM reception. The DAB signal is
reproduced at a constant volume.
■ If the DAB signal is too weak to be
picked up by the receiver, reception
is interrupted completely. This
incident can be avoided by:
Navi 600 / Navi 900: activating Auto
ensemble linking in the DAB
settings menu.
42 Radio

CD 400: activating Auto ensemble Configuring DAB ■ Dynamic audio adaption: with this
linking and/or Auto linking DAB- function activated, the dynamic
FM in the DAB settings menu. Navi 600 / Navi 900 range of the DAB signal is reduced.
■ Interference caused by stations That means the level of the loud
that are on nearby frequencies (a sounds is reduced, but not the level
phenomenon that is typical of AM of the quiet sounds. Therefore the
and FM reception) does not occur volume of the Infotainment system
in connection with DAB. can be raised to a point where the
quiet sounds are audible, without
■ If the DAB signal is reflected by the loud sounds being too loud.
natural obstacles or buildings, the
reception quality of DAB is ■ Frequency band: after selection of
improved, whereas AM or FM this option the user can define
reception is considerably impaired which DAB wavebands are to be
in such cases. received by the Infotainment
system.
■ The reception of DAB+ stations is
presently not supported by the DAB Press the CONFIG button. CD 400
receiver.
Select Radio settings and then DAB
settings.
The following options are available in
the configuration menu:
■ Auto ensemble linking: with this
function activated, the device
switches over to the same service
(programme) on another DAB
ensemble (frequency, if available)
when the DAB signal is too weak to
be picked up by the receiver.
Radio 43

Press the CONFIG button. can be raised to a point where the

Select Radio settings and then DAB quiet sounds are audible, without
settings. the loud sounds being too loud.
The following options are available in ■ Frequency band: after selection of
the configuration menu: this option it can be defined which
DAB wavebands are to be received
■ Auto ensemble linking: with this by the Infotainment system.
function activated, the device
switches over to the same service
(programme) on another DAB
ensemble (frequency, if available)
when the DAB signal is too weak to
be picked up by the receiver.
■ Auto linking DAB-FM: with this
function activated, the device
switches over to a corresponding
FM station of the active DAB
service (if available) when the DAB
signal is too weak to be picked up
by the receiver.
■ Dynamic audio adaption: with this
function activated, the dynamic
range of the DAB signal is reduced.
That means the level of the loud
sounds is reduced, but not the level
of the quiet sounds. Therefore the
volume of the Infotainment system
44 CD Player

CD Player General information ■ Self-recorded CD-Rs and CD-RWs

are more vulnerable to mishandling
Navi 600 / Navi 900 than prerecorded CDs. Correct
The Infotainment system’s CD player handling, especially in the case of
General information ..................... 44 can replay audio CDs and MP3/WMA self-recorded CD-Rs and CD-RWs,
CDs. must be ensured; see below.
Usage .......................................... 46
■ Self-recorded CD-Rs and CD-RWs
Important information about audio may not play correctly or not at all.
CDs and MP3/WMA CDs ■ On mixed mode CDs (combinations
of audio and data, e.g. MP3), only
Caution the audio tracks will be detected
and played.
Under no circumstances place
DVDs, single-CDs with a diameter ■ Avoid leaving fingerprints when you
of 8 cm or shaped CDs in the audio change CDs.
player. ■ Put CDs back in their sleeves
You must not put any stickers on immediately after removing them
CDs. These discs can get jammed from the audio player in order to
in the CD drive and ruin the drive. protect them from damage and dirt.
An expensive replacement of the ■ Dirt and liquids on CDs can smear
device will then be necessary. the lens of the audio player inside
the device and cause faults.
■ Audio CDs with copy protection, ■ Protect CDs from heat and direct
which are not in compliance with sunlight.
the audio CD standard, may not
■ The following restrictions apply for
play correctly or not at all.
the data stored on an MP3/WMA
CD:
CD Player 45

Maximum folder structure depth: 11 Important information about audio names and folder names may not
levels. CDs and MP3/WMA CDs be displayed correctly.
Maximum number of MP3/WMA ■ Audio CDs with copy protection,
files that can be saved: 1000. Caution which are not in compliance with
WMA files with Digital Rights the audio CD standard, may not
Under no circumstances place play correctly or not at all.
Management (DRM) from online
DVDs, single-CDs with a diameter
music shops cannot be played. ■ Self-recorded CD-Rs and CD-RWs
of 8 cm or shaped CDs in the audio
WMA files can only be played back are more vulnerable to mishandling
player.
safely if they were created with than prerecorded CDs. Correct
You must not put any stickers on handling, especially in the case of
Windows Media Player version 8 or
CDs. These discs can get jammed self-recorded CD-Rs and CD-RWs,
later.
in the CD drive and ruin the drive. must be ensured. See below.
Applicable playlist An expensive replacement of the
extensions: .m3u, .pls ■ Self-recorded CD-Rs and CD-RWs
device will then be necessary.
may not play correctly or not at all.
Playlist entries must be in the form In such cases it is not the
of relative paths. ■ The following CD formats can be
equipment that is at fault.
■ This chapter deals only with playing used:
■ On mixed mode CDs (audio tracks
MP3 files since the operation for CD-ROM Mode 1 and Mode 2.
and compressed files, e.g. MP3,
MP3 and WMA files is identical. CD-ROM XA Mode 2, Form 1 and are stored), the audio tracks part
When a CD with WMA files is Form 2. and the compressed files part can
loaded MP3 related menus are be played separately.
■ The following file formats can be
displayed.
used: ■ Avoid leaving fingerprints when you
CD 300 / CD 400 ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, (Romeo, change CDs.
The Infotainment system's CD player Joliet). ■ Put CDs back in their sleeves
can play audio CDs and MP3/WMA MP3 and WMA files written in any immediately after removing them
CDs. format other than listed above may from the CD player in order to
not play correctly, and their file protect them from damage and dirt.
46 CD Player

■ Dirt and liquids on CDs can smear Usage The Audio CD or Audio MP3 menu is
the lens of the CD player inside the opened and CD replay is started.
device and cause faults. Navi 600 / Navi 900 Depending on the data stored on the
■ Protect CDs from heat and direct audio CD or MP3 CD differing
sunlight. information about the CD and the
■ The following restrictions apply for current music track will be shown on
the data stored on an MP3/WMA the display.
CD:
Selecting a track
Number of tracks: max. 999. Turn the multifunction knob to display
Number of folders: max. 255. a list of all tracks on the CD. The
Folder structure depth: max. 64 currently played track is preselected.
levels (recommended: max. Select the desired track.
8 levels).
Skipping to the next track or previous
Number of playlists: max. 15.
track
Number of songs per playlist: max. Briefly press s or u button once
255. Starting CD replay
or several times.
Push CD with the labelled side
Applicable playlist
upward into the CD slot until it is Track search forward or backward
extensions: .m3u, .pls, .asx, .wpl.
pulled in. Briefly press s or u button and
■ This chapter deals only with playing
CD replay starts automatically and then press s or u button again
MP3 files since the operation for
the Audio CD or Audio MP3 menu is and keep pressed until the desired
MP3 and WMA files is identical.
displayed. track is displayed.
When a CD with WMA files is
loaded MP3 related menus are If there is already a CD in the unit, but
the Audio CD or Audio MP3 menu is Fast forward or rewind
displayed.
not active: Press the button s or u and hold
Press CD/AUX button. it down to fast forward or rewind the
current track.
CD Player 47

Selecting tracks using the audio CD During MP3 replay

or MP3 menu
During audio CD replay

Depending on the amount of tracks

saved, the search process may take
Press the multifunction knob to open several minutes.
the MP3 related menu.
Press the multifunction knob to open Select a search option and then
To play all tracks in random order: set select the desired track.
the audio CD related menu. Shuffle songs (RDM) to On.
To play all tracks in random order: set To select a track from a folder or Removing a CD
Shuffle songs (RDM) to On. playlist (if available): select Folders or Press d button.
To select a track on the audio CD: Playlists. The CD is pushed out of the CD slot.
select Track list and then select the Select a folder or playlist and then
desired track. If the CD is not removed after
select the desired track. ejection, it will be drawn back in again
Select Search to open a menu with automatically after a few seconds.
additional options for track search
and selection.
48 CD Player

CD 300 / CD 400 Inserting a CD Selecting tracks using the audio CD

Insert a CD with the printed side or MP3 menu
facing up into the CD slot until it is During audio CD replay
drawn in.
Changing the standard page view
(only CD 300)
During audio CD or MP3 replay: press
the multifunction knob and then select
Default CD page view or Default MP3
page view.
Select the desired option.
Changing the folder level
Starting CD replay (only CD 300, MP3 replay)
Press the CD/AUX button to open the Press the button g or e to change
CD or MP3 menu. Press the multifunction knob to open
to a higher or lower folder level.
the audio CD related menu.
If there is a CD in the CD player, CD
replay is started. Skipping to the next track or previous To play all tracks in random order: set
track Shuffle songs to On.
Depending on the data stored on the Briefly press the button s or u.
audio CD or MP3 CD differing To select a track on the audio CD:
information about the CD and the select Tracks list and then select the
Fast forward or rewind desired track.
current music track will be shown on Press the button s or u and hold
the display. it down to fast forward or rewind the
current track.
CD Player 49

During MP3 replay To open a menu with additional

options for track search and
selection: select Search. What
options are available depends on the
data saved on the MP3 CD.
The search process on the MP3 CD
may take several minutes. During this
time the station last played will be
received.
Removing a CD
Press the d button.
The CD is pushed out of the CD slot.
Press the multifunction knob to open If the CD is not removed after
the MP3 related menu. ejection, it will be drawn back in again
automatically after a few seconds.
To play all tracks in random order: set
Shuffle songs to On.
To select a track from a folder or
playlist (if available): select Playlists/
Folders.
Select a folder or playlist and then
select the desired track.
Note
If a CD contains both audio and MP3
data, the audio data can be selected
from Playlists/Folders.
50 AUX input

AUX input General information In the centre console there is an AUX

socket for the connection of external
Navi 600 / Navi 900: audio sources.
It is possible, for example, to connect
General information ..................... 50 a portable CD player with a 3.5 mm
Usage .......................................... 50 jack plug to the AUX input.
Note
The socket must always be kept
clean and dry.
Usage
Press the CD/AUX button once or
several times to activate the AUX
mode.
Navi 600 / Navi 900:
CD 300 / CD 400:
AUX input 51

CD 300 / CD 400:

An audio source that is connected to

the AUX input can be operated only
via the control elements of the audio
source.
52 USB port

USB port General information Note

Not all MP3 player, USB drive and
Navi 600 / Navi 900 iPod models are supported by the
Infotainment system.
General information ..................... 52 Important information
Playing saved audio files ............. 53 MP3 player and USB drives
■ The MP3 players and USB drives
connected must comply with the
USB Mass Storage Class
specification (USB MSC).
■ Only MP3 players and USB drives
with a cluster size smaller or equal
to 64 kB in the FAT16/FAT32 file
system are supported.
■ Hard disk drives (HDD) and are not
In the centre console there is a USB supported.
socket for the connection of external ■ USB hubs are not supported.
audio data sources. ■ The following restrictions apply for
Note the data stored on an MP3 Player
The socket must always be kept or USB device:
clean and dry. Maximum folder structure depth: 11
An MP3 player, USB drive or an iPod levels.
can be connected to the USB port. Maximum number of MP3/WMA
files that can be saved: 1000.
WMA files with Digital Rights
Management (DRM) from online
music shops cannot be played.
USB port 53

WMA files can only be played back In the centre console there is a USB Playing saved audio files
safely if they were created with socket for the connection of external
Windows Media Player version 8 or audio data sources. Navi 600 / Navi 900
later. Devices connected to the USB port
Applicable playlist are operated via the controls and MP3 player / USB drives
extensions: .m3u, .pls menus of the Infotainment system.
Playlist entries must be in the form Note
of relative paths. The socket must always be kept
The system attribute for folders/ clean and dry.
files that contain audio data must Important information
not be set. The following devices can be
connected to the USB port:
CD 400
■ iPod
■ Zune
■ PlaysForSure device (PFD)
■ USB drive
Press the CD/AUX button once or
Note several times to activate the audio
Not all iPod, Zune, PFD or USB drive USB mode.
models are supported by the
Infotainment system. Replay of the audio data stored on the
USB device is started.
The operation of data sources
connected via USB is the same as for
an audio MP3/WMA CD 3 46.
54 USB port

iPod iPod functions CD 300 / CD 400

Press the CD/AUX button once or Depending on the data saved, there Press the CD/AUX button once or
several times to activate the audio are various options for the selection several times to activate the USB
iPod mode. and playing of tracks. mode.
Replay of the audio data stored on the Press the multifunction knob and then Replay of the audio data stored on the
iPod is started. select Search to display the options USB device is started.
The operation of the iPod connected available.
The operation of data sources
via USB is mainly the same as for an The search process on the device connected via USB is mainly the
audio MP3/WMA CD 3 46. may take several seconds. same as for an audio MP3 CD 3 46.
On the following pages only the On the following pages only the
aspects of operation that are aspects of operation that are
different/additional are described. different/additional are described.
USB port 55

Operation and the screen displays The search process on the USB
are described for USB drives only. device may take several minutes.
Operation of other devices like iPod During this time the station last played
or Zune is mainly the same. will be received.
To play all tracks in random order: set
Selecting tracks using the USB menu
Shuffle songs (Random) to On.
To repeat the currently played track:
set Repeat to On.

Press the multifunction knob to open

the USB related menu.
To play all tracks in succession:
select Play all.
To display a menu with various
additional options for track search
and selection: select Search.
56 Digital picture frame

Digital picture frame General information ■ Only pictures in JPEG standard

format (file extensions, e.g., .jpg
Using the digital picture frame or .jpeg) are supported.
function (only Navi 600 / Navi 900)
you can view your favourite pictures Example: "F:\myPicture.jpg",
General information ..................... 56 where "F:\" is the root directory of
(or photos), one at a time, on the
Usage .......................................... 56 display of the Infotainment system. the USB drive.
You can download your favourite ■ The maximum supported resolution
pictures from a USB drive connected of a picture is 12 Mega pixel.
to the USB port 3 52 of the Pictures with higher resolutions are
Infotainment system. down-scaled (resized) during
Up to 10 pictures can be stored in the download.
Infotainment system's memory. Pictures with lower resolutions are
The pictures are shown on the display not up-scaled (not resized) during
in their original ratio (borders if download and centred in the middle
necessary are black) and orientation. of the display.

Important information Usage

■ The pictures you want to download
need to be stored in the root Downloading and/or removing
directory (e.g., "F:\") of the USB pictures
drive. Connect a USB drive with your
■ Only the first 100 pictures favourite pictures (or photos) stored
(sequentially sorted as stored in the on it to the USB port 3 52 of the
root directory of the USB drive) will Infotainment system.
be offered for download.
Digital picture frame 57

Press the CONFIG button, select

Display settings, and then select
Picture frame. The menu shown
below is displayed.

The menu shows a list with the file Select max. 10 pictures that you want
names of all pictures (note the to be downloaded (added) to the
restrictions described in "Important Infotainment system's memory or
information" above) stored in the root stay stored in that memory.
directory of the connected USB drive. Select Confirm to start the picture
Select Add / Remove pictures to open
the menu shown below. If pictures were already stored in the download and/or removal.
Infotainment system's memory, that A message is displayed that shows
"old" pictures are listed first on the how many pictures are going to be
menu and indicated by MEM, see downloaded and/or removed.
image below.
Select Continue if you want to start
If you want to have removed "old" the download and/or removal.
pictures, you need to deselect them
before downloading new pictures. Displaying pictures
Pictures stored in the Infotainment
system's memory can be shown on
the display one at a time.
58 Digital picture frame

Press the CONFIG button, select As long as a picture stays selected in

Display settings, select Picture the Picture selection menu, it can be
frame, and then select Picture displayed at any time using the
selection. The menu shown below is INFO button.
displayed.

Select the picture you want to be

shown on the display.
Press the INFO button several times
until the currently selected picture is
shown on the display.
To display a default Infotainment
menu again, press any button on the
Infotainment system.
Navigation 59

Navigation General information Caution

The navigation system will reliably
guide you to your destination without The usage of the navigation
the need to read maps, even if you system does not release the driver
General information ..................... 59
have no local knowledge whatsoever. from the responsibility for
Usage .......................................... 60 a correct, vigilant attitude in road
The current traffic situation is taken
Destination input .......................... 71 into account in the route calculation if traffic. The relevant traffic
Guidance ..................................... 89 dynamic route guidance is used. For regulations must always be
this purpose the Infotainment system followed. If a navigation instruction
Dynamic guidance ....................... 97 contradicts traffic regulations, the
receives traffic announcements in the
Maps ............................................ 98 current reception area via RDS-TMC. traffic regulations always apply.
Symbols overview ...................... 100 The navigation system cannot,
however, take into account traffic
Functioning of the navigation
incidents, traffic regulations changed system
at short notice and hazards or The position and movement of the
problems that arise suddenly (e.g. vehicle are detected by the navigation
road works). system using sensors. The travelled
distance is determined by the
vehicle’s speedometer signal, turning
movements on bends by a gyro
sensor. The position is determined by
the GPS satellites (Global Positioning
System).
By comparing the sensor signals with
the digital maps on the map SD card,
it is possible to determine the position
with an accuracy of approx. 10 m.
60 Navigation

The system will also work with poor If there is a traffic problem during Usage
GPS reception, however, the active route guidance, depending on
accuracy of the determination of the the pre-settings, a message appears Control elements
position will be reduced. as to whether the route should be The most important navigation-
After the entry of the destination changed. specific control elements are the
address or point of interest (nearest TMC traffic information is displayed in following:
petrol station, hotel, etc.) the route is the route guidance display as NAV button: activate navigation;
calculated from the current location to symbols or as detailed text on the show current position (if route
the destination selected. TMC messages menu. guidance inactive); show calculated
The route guidance is provided by To be able to use TMC traffic route (if route guidance active); toggle
voice output and an arrow, as well as information, the system has to receive between full map display, arrow
with the aid of a multi-colour map TMC stations in the relevant region. display (if route guidance active) and
display. Dynamic route guidance only works if split screen display, see "Information
traffic information is received via the on the display".
TMC traffic information system TMC traffic information system. DEST button: open menu with
and dynamic route guidance The dynamic route guidance function options for destination entry.
The TMC traffic information system can be deactivated in the Navigation Eight-way switch: move display
receives all current traffic information options menu, see chapter window in navigation map view; to
from TMC radio stations. If dynamic "Guidance" 3 89. select the destination, press in the
route guidance is active, this
required direction to position the
information is included in the Map data crosswires over a destination on the
calculation of the overall route. During
All required map data is stored on an map.
this process, the route is planned so
SD card provided with the RPT button: repeat last route
that traffic problems related to pre-
Infotainment system. guidance message.
selected criteria are avoided.
Detailed descriptions on map SD card
handling and replacement, see Activating the navigation system
chapter "Maps" 3 98 Press the NAV button.
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The map of the current location is Information on the display A compass symbol that indicates
shown on the display. the north direction.
Route guidance not active If no GPS signal is available at the
Route guidance messages current position, a crossed "GPS"
In addition to the visual instructions symbol is displayed below the
on the display (see "Information on compass symbol.
the display" below), route guidance
The currently selected map scale
messages will be announced when
(change scale: turn multifunction
route guidance is active.
knob).
Presetting the volume of route
guidance messages: see "Setting up Route guidance active
the navigation system" below. If route guidance is active, the
Adjusting the volume of route following information is displayed
guidance messages while they are (depending on the current Navigation
announced: turn the X knob. options settings, see chapter
"Guidance" 3 89):
Repeating the last announced route If route guidance is not active, the
guidance message: press the RPT following information is displayed:
NAV button.
■ In the top line: time, street name of
current position, exterior
temperature.
■ Address and geographic
coordinates of current position.
■ Map display of the area around the
current position.
■ On the map: current position
marked by a red triangle.
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Information in the top line ■ Below the arrow symbol: the name
of the current street to follow.
■ Above the arrow symbol: the name
of the street to follow after the next
intersection.
■ While driving on highways:

If the option Highway lane

guidance is activated in the Display
■ Time route guidance menu (see chapter
■ Distance to the final destination "Guidance" 3 89) the following
type of illustration is displayed:
■ Arrival time or travel time
■ Exterior temperature
Driving direction and distance to
Information on the arrow display the next highway exit, which you
■ A big arrow representing the need to follow.
direction to follow.
Distances to the next service areas,
■ A small arrow representing the next parking areas, intersections and/or
but one driving recommendation. exits on the highway.
■ Distance to the next intersection. ■ When reaching a highway
■ Streets leading off the current intersection information regarding
street to follow. lane guidance is displayed:
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Information on the map display On the map the following information

is shown:
■ The route as a blue line.
■ The current position as a red
triangle.
■ The final destination as
a chequered flag.
■ Various symbols (see chapter
"Symbols overview" 3 100) that
indicate traffic information and
general information or points of
interest.
Navigation volume
On the right side of the display the Setting up the navigation The relative volumes of the
following information is shown: system navigation message
(Announcement) and the audio
■ A compass symbol that indicates Press the CONFIG button and then
source (Background) during
the north direction. select Navigation settings to open
a navigation message can be preset.
■ If no GPS signal (see chapter a menu with navigation-specific
"General information" 3 59) is settings.
available at the current position:
a crossed "GPS" symbol is
displayed below the compass
symbol.
■ The currently selected map scale
(change scale: turn multifunction
knob).
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Sort criteria Import individual POIs

Select whether traffic messages are Only applicable if a USB drive with
to be displayed in an order based on points of interest (POI) data stored on
distance or street name. it is connected to the USB port 3 52
Warning messages when route of the Infotainment system.
guidance is inactive Importing POI data from a USB drive,
Decide whether the Infotainment see "Exporting and importing POI
system should announce warning data" below.
messages even if no route guidance
is active. Delete all imported POIs
Only applicable if POI data were
Delete lists imported to the Infotainment system,
Set the desired values for see "Exporting and importing POI
Announcement and Background. data" below.
To test the current settings: select Select this menu item to remove all
Volume test. imported POI data from the myPOIs
memory of the Infotainment system.
TMC settings
Select Infotypes to open a submenu
with various options to define whether
and which traffic message infotypes
are to be displayed on the active route
guidance map.
When User defined is selected, the
infotypes that are to be displayed can Select whether all entries in the
be defined. Address book or in the Last
destination list are to be deleted.
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Note Using this menu option you can memory of the Infotainment
It is not possible to directly remove activate and set up the myPOIs system, see below.
individual imported points of interest announcer of the Infotainment ■ Favourite destination addresses
from the myPOIs memory. system. that were stored in the Address
If you want to remove individual If activated and correspondingly set book.
imported POIs: import updated POI up, the myPOIs announcer will You can export these address book
data to the Infotainment system that automatically notify you via data to a USB drive for later use,
do not contain the address data of a message on the display and a beep e.g., in other cars.
the regarding POIs. when the vehicle approaches a point
of interest stored in the myPOIs ■ Individual POIs: favourite
To remove all imported POIs of destination addresses that were
a certain category: import an empty memory, see "myPOIs announcer"
below. stored in the myPOIs memory.
POI data file of the regarding
category to the Infotainment system. You can export these individual
Exporting and importing POI POI data to a USB drive for later
Export POIs data use, e.g., in other cars.
Exports all POI data stored in the ■ User defined POIs: favourite
myPOIs memory of the Infotainment Introductory explanations destination addresses that you
system to a USB drive connected to Types of POI data defined via GPS coordinates
the USB port 3 52, see "Exporting and The Infotainment system provides the (taken, e.g., from a topographical
importing POI data" below. following types of points of interest map) and that you entered into text
data: files.
Delete Home address
■ Predefined Points of Interest stored You can store these user defined
Deletes the currently set home
on the map SD card and indicated POI data on a USB drive and later
address (displayed in the Enter
by icons on the map display. import the data to the myPOIs
destination menu, see chapter
"Destination input" 3 71). You can store such predefined memory of the Infotainment
POIs in the address book or as system, see below.
myPOIs announcement individual POIs in the myPOIs
(only Navi 900)
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■ Imported POIs: favourite journey or business trip in separate Exporting POI data to a USB drive
destination addresses that were submenus. Connect a USB drive to the USB port
previously stored on a USB drive See "Organizing the POI data in of the Infotainment system, see
and then imported to the myPOIs several subfolders" below. chapter "USB port" 3 52.
memory of the Infotainment Press the CONFIG button, select
system. Exporting and importing individual Navigation settings and then select
Advantages of POI export and import POIs and address book entries Export POIs.
The export and import of points of Brief description: The Export POIs menu is displayed.
interest data offer you, e.g., the 1. Connect a USB drive to the USB
following advantages: port of your car's Infotainment
system.
■ Define and store your favourite
destination addresses only once, 2. Store (export) your favourite
and later use these address data in destination addresses on the USB
other cars. drive.
See "Exporting and importing 3. Connect the USB drive to the USB
individual POIs and address book port of a car equipped with a Navi
entries" below. 600 or Navi 900 system.
■ Define your favourite destination 4. Download (import) the address
addresses conveniently at home, data to the car's Infotainment
and later use them in your car. system.
See "Creating and importing user After the import, the addresses can
By default all individual POIs stored in
defined POIs" below. be selected as destinations for route
the myPOIs memory and all address
guidance.
■ Clearly arrange a large amount of book entries will be exported.
destination addresses, e.g., Detailed descriptions see below.
If desired, deselect the address data
favourite destination addresses of types that you do not want to be
other family members or exported.
destination addresses for your next
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Select Start export to store the Importing POI data from a USB drive Brief description:
address data of the selected type(s) Connect a USB drive with POI data 1. Create the text files for the POI
on the connected USB drive. stored on it (details see above) to the data.
The address data will be stored in USB port of the Infotainment system, 2. Enter the desired address data
a folder named myPOIs that is see chapter "USB port" 3 52. into the text files.
located in the root directory of the To start the import: press the 3. Store the text files with your POI
USB drive. CONFIG button, select Navigation data on a USB drive.
For each exported POI category, e.g. settings, select Import individual
POIs and then select Continue. 4. Connect the USB drive to the USB
Restaurant or Private, you will find port of your car's Infotainment
a correspondingly named file in that All POI data stored on the USB drive system.
folder. is imported to the myPOIs memory of
the Infotainment system. 5. Download (import) the text files
Examples: with your POI data to the
F:\myPOIs\Restaurant_3.poi or After the import is finished, the Infotainment system.
F:\myPOIs\Private_1.poi, where F:\ is imported POIs are selectable as
the root directory of the USB drive. destinations via the Enter After the import, the addresses can
destination menu, see chapter be selected as destinations for route
Note guidance.
If files with POI data of the same "Destination input" 3 71.
Detailed descriptions see below.
category are already stored on the Creating and importing user defined
USB drive in the myPOIs folder, Creating the text files for POI data
POIs
these old file versions will be You can assign your favourite
User defined points of interest need destination addresses to 20 different
overwritten by equally named new
to be defined via GPS coordinates POI categories, with each POI
file versions.
that can be taken, e.g., from category assigned a number, see
The folder myPOIs and the files with a topographical map.
POI data should not be renamed or "POI categories and assigned
The GPS coordinates and further numbers" below.
moved into another folder on the
address data need to be entered into For each POI category you need to
USB drive. Otherwise the
text files, each file representing a POI create a separate text file.
Infotainment system will not be able
category.
to import the address data again.
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The text files can be created, e.g., by Communication, (18) News & Example: 7.0350000, 50.6318040,
using a simple text editor software. broking, (19) Government office, (20) "Michaels Home", "Bonn - Hellweg 6",
General. "02379234567", see image above.
Note
The text editor must support the Entering POI data into the text files The GPS coordinates need to be
UTF-8 character encoding for The image below shows a sample expressed in decimal degrees.
Unicode. text file named Home & Living_8.poi The maximum length of the POI name
with some sample POI data: is 60 characters. The same applies to
Each text file name need to consist of
the category name, a single the additional information string and
underscore, the category's number the phone number string.
and the file extension .poi. The POI data of each destination
Example file names: address need to be entered in a single
separate line, see image above.
■ Business_2.poi
Storing the text files on a USB drive
■ Home & Living_8.poi
The text files with POI data need to be
■ Culture_15.poi stored in a folder named myPOIs that
Note is located in the root directory of the
The length of the text file names is USB drive.
limited to 32 characters. Example: F:\myPOIs\Home &
POI categories and assigned Living_8.poi, where F:\ is the root
numbers: The POI data need to be entered into directory of the USB drive.
the text files in the following format: After importing the individual POI
(1) Private, (2) Business, (3)
Restaurant, (4) Hotel, (5) Longitude coordinate, Latitude data to the Infotainment system (see
Automotive, (6) Travel, (7) Cinema, coordinate, "Name of POI", "Any import description further below), the
(8) Home & Living, (9) Shopping, (10) additional information", "Phone Imported POIs menu will show a list
Craft, (11) Sport, (12) Sight, (13) number (optional)" of selectable POI categories like the
Health care, (14) Leisure, (15) following:
Culture, (16) Nightlife, (17)
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After the import is finished, the

imported POIs are selectable as
destinations via the Enter
destination menu, see chapter
"Destination input" below.

myPOIs announcer
(only Navi 900)
Via the myPOIs announcer you can
be notified via a message on the
display (see image below) and a beep
when the vehicle approaches a point
Organizing the POI data in several After selecting a submenu, the of interest (POI) stored in the myPOIs
subfolders related list of imported POI categories memory of the Infotainment system.
Optionally you can organize the text will be displayed.
files in several, arbitrary named,
subfolders. Importing the POI data to the
Infotainment system
Examples: F:\myPOIs\AnnsPOIs or Connect the USB drive with your
F:\myPOIs\MyJourney, where F:\ is individual POI data to the USB port of
the root directory of the USB drive. the Infotainment system, see chapter
After importing individual POI data "USB port" 3 52.
organized in that way to the To start the import: press the
Infotainment system (see import CONFIG button, select Navigation
description further below), the settings, select Import individual
Imported POIs menu will show a list POIs and then select Continue.
of selectable submenus like the
following: All POI data stored on the USB drive
is imported to the myPOIs memory of
the Infotainment system.
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Detailed descriptions on POIs stored

in the myPOIs memory, see
"Exporting and importing POI data"
above and chapter "Destination input"
below.
If route guidance is active, you are
notified only when the vehicle
approaches a POI which is located
next to a road on the calculated route.
If route guidance is inactive, you are
notified when the vehicle approaches
a POI which is located next to the road
you are currently driving on. You can now determine, which of the You can now determine in which
Additionally you are notified when the displayed POI categories should be relative distance to POIs of the
vehicle approaches a POI which is considered by the myPOIs announcer selected category you want to be
located next to an adjacent road, and for later notifications. notified when approaching them.
if the system considers it very Select a POI category. The menu Select Announce POIs early if you
probable that you will turn into that shown below is displayed. want to be notified already when the
road next. vehicle is still relatively far away
Setting up the myPOIs announcer (approx. 400 m) from the location of
the regarding POI.
Press the CONFIG button, select
Navigation settings and then select Select Announce POIs late if you
myPOIs announcement. want to be notified only when the
vehicle is already relatively close
A menu is displayed that shows the
(approx. 200 m) to the location of the
POI categories currently stored in the
regarding POI.
myPOIs memory.
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After selecting the desired option, the ■ Address book: selection of

list of POI categories is displayed a destination address stored in the
again. address book. See "Selecting an
If you selected Announce POIs early address from the address book"
for a category, the regarding list entry below.
is now set to <On. See also "Storing an address in the
If you selected Announce POIs late address book or myPOIs memory"
for a category, the regarding list entry and "Editing or deleting a stored
is now set to On>. address" below.
After selecting and setting up all ■ Last destinations: selection from
desired POI categories, select a list of recently selected
Confirm to store the new myPOIs destinations. See "Selecting
announcer settings. ■ Home: selection of the currently set a previous destination" below.
home address (if available). ■ myPOIs: selection of a destination
Setting/changing the home address stored in the myPOIs
Destination input address, see "Setting the home memory. See "Selecting an
Press the DEST button to open address" below. address stored in the myPOIs
a menu with various options for After selecting the home address, memory" below.
entering or selecting a destination. the Infotainment system See also "Storing an address in the
immediately calculates a route from address book or myPOIs memory"
the current position to the home and "Editing or deleting a stored
address and then starts route address" below.
guidance.
■ Points of Interest: selection of POIs
■ Enter address: direct entry of (addresses of, e.g., restaurants,
a destination address with country, petrol stations, hospitals etc.)
city, street and house number. See stored on the map SD card of the
"Entering an address directly"
below.
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Infotainment system. See

"Selecting a point of interest"
below.
■ Select from map: selection of
a destination from the map display
using the eight-way switch 3 6. See
"Selecting a destination from the
map" below.
■ Latitude / Longitude: selection of
a destination using geographic
coordinates. See "Selecting
a destination via geographic
coordinates" below. To start a search for petrol stations Below the list detailed information on
close to the vehicle's current position: the currently marked petrol station is
Selecting a petrol station as select Petrol stations. displayed: the approximate direction
destination after After the search is finished, a list of all to the petrol station, the address, the
a Fuel level low alert found petrol stations is displayed. distance and the available fuel types
When the fuel level in the vehicle's (in addition to petrol and Diesel).
tank is low, an alert message is Abbreviations used for fuel types:
displayed. CNG (Compressed natural gas),
LPG (Liquefied petroleum gas).
Starting route guidance to a petrol
station
Select the desired petrol station.
The Navigation menu is displayed.
Select Start navigation to start route
guidance to the displayed address.
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Description on route guidance, see

chapter "Guidance" 3 89.

Entering an address directly

Press the DEST button and then
select Enter address to open the
menu shown below.

Select the desired country. Using the multifunction knob,

successively mark and accept the
Entering an address using the speller letters for the desired city. During this
function process the system will automatically
Mark the City: input field and then block letters that cannot occur next in
press the multifunction knob to the city name.
activate the speller function. The following symbols can be
To change/select the country: mark selected in the bottom line:
the country input field (see image ⇧ : Lists with special letters are
above) and then press the displayed in the bottom line.
multifunction knob to open the ◀▶ : Previous/next letter is marked.
Countries menu.
k : Delete last letter.
Aa : Upper, lower case.
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j : List function - once two letters After completing the address, select
have been entered (in some cases OK.
just one letter), all names available The Navigation menu is displayed.
with these letters are displayed. The
more letters are entered, the shorter Starting route guidance
becomes the list. Select Start navigation to start route
OK : Complete entry or accept search guidance to the displayed address.
term. Description on route guidance, see
By a long press on the BACK button chapter "Guidance" 3 89.
all letters entered are deleted at once
from the input line. Storing the address
Select Store if you want to store the
Repeat the process for the remaining
displayed address in the address Select the desired address book
input fields (entering a house number
book or myPOIs memory. entry.
or junction is optional).
The Store menu is displayed, see The Navigation menu is displayed.
"Storing an address in the address
book or myPOIs memory" below. Starting route guidance
Select Start navigation to start route
Selecting an address from the guidance to the displayed address.
address book Description on route guidance, see
Press the DEST button and then chapter "Guidance" 3 89.
select Address book.
Selecting a previous destination
Press the DEST button and then
select Last destinations to open the
menu shown below.
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The Store menu is displayed, see Select the desired option. A menu
"Storing an address in the address with various sorting options is
book or myPOIs memory" below. displayed.

Selecting an address stored in

the myPOIs memory
Press the DEST button and then
select myPOIs to open the menu
shown below.

A list of the most recently used

destination addresses is displayed.
Select the desired destination.
The Navigation menu is displayed. The sorting options determine in
which order the addresses of the
Starting route guidance individual/imported points of interest
Select Start navigation to start route will be displayed later.
guidance to the displayed address. Select the desired sorting option.
Description on route guidance, see A menu with the currently available
chapter "Guidance" 3 89. Note points of interest categories is
The option Imported POIs is only displayed.
Storing the address selectable if points of interest
Select Store if you want to store the (address) data were downloaded
displayed address in the address from a USB drive, see "Exporting
book or myPOIs memory. and importing POI data" in chapter
"Usage" above.
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Selecting a point of interest

Press the DEST button and then
select Points of Interest.
A menu with various options for the
selection of points of interest (e.g.
restaurants, petrol stations, hospitals
etc.) is displayed.

Select the desired category. Below the list detailed information on

A menu with a list of all available the currently marked point of interest
points of interest of the selected is displayed: the approximate
category (e.g. Restaurant) is direction to the point of interest, the
displayed. address and the distance.
Note Starting route guidance to a point of
Points of interest which are far away interest
from the vehicle's current position Select the desired point of interest.
may not be displayed in the list. Vicinity current position
The Navigation menu is displayed. Selection of points of interest close to
Select Start navigation to start route the vehicle's current position.
guidance to the displayed address. After selecting the option, a list of all
Description on route guidance, see available points of interest categories
chapter "Guidance" 3 89. is displayed.
For example, you are looking for
a petrol station:
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Select Petrol station.

A menu is displayed that provides
options for further refinement of the
petrol station search.

Below the list detailed information on The number of petrol stations can be
the currently marked petrol station is reduced by marking at least one
displayed: the approximate direction petrol station brand/chain.
to the petrol station, the address, the After marking the desired brands/
distance and the available fuel types chains: select Start search with
After selecting Start search, a search (in addition to petrol and Diesel). selected filters or, for further
for all petrol stations in the area is Abbreviations used for fuel types: refinement of the search, select
started. The search takes into CNG (Compressed natural gas), Continue with next filter (fuel types).
account all petrol stations that meet LPG (Liquefied petroleum gas).
the currently set filter criteria for After selecting Fueltype, a list is
Brand or chain name and Fueltype Setting filters for search refinement displayed with all fuel types available
(changing the filter criteria, see After selecting Brand or chain name, (in addition to petrol and Diesel) at
"Setting filters for search refinement" a list is displayed with all available petrol stations in the area.
below). petrol station brands/chains in the The number of petrol stations can be
area. reduced by marking at least one fuel
After the search is finished, a list of all
found petrol stations is displayed. type.
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After marking the desired fuel types: Along freeway

select Start search with selected Selection of motorway related points
filters or, for further refinement of the of interest (e.g. petrol stations or
search, select Continue with next service areas) along the route. Only
filter (petrol station brands/chains). available when you are currently
After starting a search, a list of all driving on a motorway.
petrol stations that meet the Selecting a point of interest: see
previously selected filter criteria is example above for „Vicinity current
displayed. position“.
Select the desired petrol station. Around destination
The Navigation menu is displayed. Selection of points of interest close to
Starting route guidance the destination entered. Enter the desired city using the
Select Start navigation to start route Selecting a point of interest: see speller function, see "Entering an
guidance to the displayed address. example above for „Vicinity current address using the speller function"
Description on route guidance, see position“. above.
chapter "Guidance" 3 89. Once the entry is specific enough,
Around other cities
Storing the address a list with possible cities is displayed.
Selection of points of interest around
Select Store if you want to store the Sometimes it may be necessary to
any city.
displayed address in the address select j for displaying the list.
book or myPOIs memory. After selecting the option, a country
Select the desired city. A menu
list is displayed.
The Store menu is displayed, see appears on which the points of
"Storing an address in the address Select the desired country. A menu interest close to the selected city are
book or myPOIs memory" below. for entering a city name is displayed. listed by category.
Selecting a point of interest: see
example above for „Vicinity current
position“.
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Search by name Once the entry is specific enough,

Selection of points of interest by a list with possible points of interest is
entering a name. displayed. Sometimes it may be
After selecting the option, a country necessary to select j for displaying
list is displayed. the list.
Select the desired country. A menu Select the desired point of interest.
for name input is displayed. The Navigation menu is displayed.
Starting route guidance
Select Start navigation to start route
guidance to the displayed address.
Description on route guidance, see
chapter "Guidance" 3 89. Enter the desired telephone number
Storing the address using the speller function, see
Select Store if you want to store the "Entering an address using the
displayed address in the address speller function" above.
book or myPOIs memory. Once the entry is specific enough
The Store menu is displayed, see a list with possible telephone
"Storing an address in the address numbers (each number representing
book or myPOIs memory" below. a point of interest) is displayed.
Enter the name of the desired point of Sometimes it may be necessary to
interest using the speller function, see Search by phone number select j for displaying the list.
"Entering an address using the Selection of points of interest by Select the desired point of interest.
speller function" above. entering a telephone number.
The Navigation menu is displayed.
After selecting the option, a country
list is displayed. Starting route guidance
Select Start navigation to start route
Select the desired country. A menu guidance to the displayed address.
for number input is displayed.
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Description on route guidance, see Description on route guidance, see

chapter "Guidance" 3 89. chapter "Guidance" 3 89.
Storing the address Storing the address
Select Store if you want to store the Select Store if you want to store the
displayed address in the address displayed address in the address
book or myPOIs memory. book or myPOIs memory.
The Store menu is displayed, see The Store menu is displayed, see
"Storing an address in the address "Storing an address in the address
book or myPOIs memory" below. book or myPOIs memory" below.
Selecting a destination from the Selecting a destination via
map geographic coordinates
Press the DEST button and then Note
The map scale can be changed by Press the DEST button and then
select Select from map. select Latitude / Longitude.
turning the multifunction knob.
A menu with a map showing the area A menu that allows the input of
around the current location is Using the eight-way switch on the
multifunction knob 3 6 position the geographic coordinates as
displayed. destination address is displayed.
crosswire on a destination on the
map.
Press the multifunction knob to
confirm the selection.
The Navigation menu is displayed.
Starting route guidance
Select Start navigation to start route
guidance to the displayed address.
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Entering the Longitude coordinate Storing an address in the

1. Select Longitude. address book or myPOIs
2. Turn the multifunction knob to memory
select W or E (west or east of the The Infotainment system provides
prime meridian in Greenwich). two separate memory areas where
3. Press the multifunction knob to you can store your favourite
confirm the entry. destination addresses: the address
4. Enter and confirm the desired book and the myPOIs memory.
values for the longitude degrees, Before storing an address in one of
minutes and seconds. these memory areas, you need to
assign the address to a category:
Select Apply to confirm the displayed
coordinates. ■ If you want to store an address in
Entering the Latitude coordinate
the address book, you need to
1. Select Latitude. The Navigation menu is displayed.
assign the address to the
2. Turn the multifunction knob to categories Private or Business.
Starting route guidance
select N or S (north or south of the
Select Start navigation to start route ■ If you want to store an address in
equator).
guidance to the displayed address. the myPOIs memory, you can
3. Press the multifunction knob to choose from 18 categories (e.g.
confirm the selection. Description on route guidance, see
chapter "Guidance" 3 89. Restaurant, Travel or Culture).
4. Turn the multifunction knob to
enter the desired degrees of Storing the address Storing an address in the address
latitude. book
Select Store if you want to store the
displayed address in the address Press the DEST button to open the
5. Press the multifunction knob to
book or myPOIs memory. Enter destination menu, and then
confirm the entry.
select an option for the input or
6. Enter the desired values for the The Store menu is displayed, see selection of a destination address
latitude minutes and seconds. "Storing an address in the address (e.g. Enter address or Last
book or myPOIs memory" below.
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destinations), see regarding A telephone number can be entered Select OK to store the destination
descriptions on address input or optionally. address in the address book using the
selection above. The default category Private can be displayed name and category.
After entering or selecting the desired changed to Business: A maximum of 100 destination
destination address, the Navigation Select the displayed category to open addresses can be stored in the
menu is displayed. a menu with a list of all available address book.
Select Store. address categories.
Storing an address in the myPOIs
The menu Store is displayed, with the memory
previously entered or selected Storing a destination address in the
destination address as default name. myPOIs memory functions the same
The default name can be changed as described above for the address
(see example in the image below) book.
using the speller function, see The only difference: select a category
"Entering an address using the different from Private or Business,
speller function" above. e.g. Restaurant, Automotive or
Shopping.
Note
If you select one of the categories
Private or Business, the destination
Note address will be stored in the address
If you select another category than book not in the myPOIs memory.
Private or Business, the destination
address will be stored in the myPOIs
memory not in the address book.
Select Business.
The menu Store is displayed again.
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Editing or deleting a stored The following options are available: by simply saying the assigned
address ■ Address: opens the Enter address name, see chapter "Speech
Address data (including the category menu. You can edit the displayed recognition".
and telephone number) stored in the address using the speller function, ■ Set as Home: sets the displayed
address book or myPOIs memory can see "Entering an address using the address as home address, see
be edited or entirely deleted at any speller function" above. "Setting the home address" below.
time. After confirming the edited address,
Editing or deleting a myPOIs entry
the Navigation menu is displayed
Editing or deleting an address book again. Press the DEST button and then
entry select myPOIs to open the menu
Press the DEST button, select If you want to edit also the name or shown below.
Address book, select the desired change the category, you need to
address entry and then select Edit. select the regarding address in the
address book again, see above.
The Edit menu is displayed.
■ Name & Number: after selecting
this option, you can edit the name
of the address book entry, edit the
telephone number or select a new
category, see "Storing an address
in the address book" above.
■ Delete: deletes the displayed
address from the address book.
■ Add name (only Navi 900): assigns
a name (voice tag) to the displayed
address. The regarding address
can be selected later as destination
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Editing or deleting Individual POIs ■ Or you can import updated address Setting the home address
Select Individual POIs, select the data from a USB drive, see Before you can set an address as
desired sorting option (e.g. Vicinity "Exporting and importing POI data" home address, you need to store this
current position), select the desired in chapter "Usage" above. address in the address book or
category (e.g. Restaurant), select the It is also not possible to directly myPOIs memory, see corresponding
desired address and then select Edit. remove the address data of individual descriptions above.
The Edit menu is displayed. imported points of interest from the
myPOIs memory. Setting an address book entry as
Editing or deleting the displayed home address
myPOIs entry functions the same as If you want to remove individual
Press the DEST button, select
described for an address book entry, imported POIs:
Address book, select the desired
see above. Import updated POI data to the address entry, select Edit and then
Notes on Imported POIs Infotainment system that do not select Set as Home.
Imported points of interest (POIs contain the address data of the POIs
The displayed address is set as new
downloaded from a USB drive) which you want to be removed.
home address and displayed as first
cannot be edited directly. To remove all imported POIs of option in the Enter destination menu.
If you want to edit the address data of a certain category: import an empty
an imported POI: POI data file of the regarding Setting a myPOIs entry as home
category. address
■ You first need to store the address
in the address book or as an Descriptions on importing POI data, Press the DEST button and then
individual point of interest. Then see "Exporting and importing POI select myPOIs to open the menu
you can edit the address data of the data" in chapter "Usage" above. shown below.
regarding address book entry or Deleting all imported POIs at once:
myPOIs entry (selectable via Press the CONFIG button, select
Individual POIs). Navigation settings and then select
Delete all imported POIs.
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If you want to set the address of an

imported POI as home address:
You first need to store the address in
the address book or as an individual
point of interest.
Then you can set the address data of
the regarding address book entry or
myPOIs entry (selectable via
Individual POIs) as home address.

Travel guide
(only Navi 900)
Setting an individual POI as home Various options for the selection of
Note
address points of interest based on travel
If data from the internal memory is
Select Individual POIs, select the guide criteria (e.g. accommodation,
used for navigation, the travel guide
desired sorting option (e.g. Vicinity sights, leisure etc.) are displayed.
is only available for the regions
current position), select the desired Selecting a point of interest based on
saved.
category (e.g. Restaurant), select the travel guide criteria: see the
desired address, select Edit and then Press the DEST button and then corresponding descriptions in
select Set as Home. select Travel guide. „Selecting a point of interest“.
The displayed address is set as new
home address and displayed as first Tours
option in the Enter destination menu. (only Navi 900)
Notes on Imported POIs A tour makes it possible to enter
Imported points of interest (POIs a series of destinations for driving to
downloaded from a USB drive) one after the other. This function is
cannot be set as home address suitable for regular, repetitive tours so
directly. that it is not necessary to re-enter
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individual destinations. Tours are Adding intermediate destinations to

saved using a name. A maximum of the tour
ten tours with 9 intermediate
destinations can be saved. An
existing tour can be changed by
modifying the order of the
destinations or by adding or deleting
destinations.
Adding a tour

Accept the entered name using OK.

The name is displayed on the Tours
menu.
Select the new tour and then Add new
waypoint.
In the submenu Add waypoint the
following options for selecting/
entering intermediate destinations
are displayed:
■ Enter waypoint (address entry)
After selecting New tour, enter ■ Address book
a name for the tour using the speller ■ Last destinations
function 3 71.
■ Select from map
■ Points of interest
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Select an option for destination input Starting a tour

and then select/enter the desired
intermediate destination 3 71.
A menu is displayed that shows the
address data of the selected/entered
intermediate destination.

By default new waypoints are added

at the end of the list. If another
position is desired turn the Select a tour in the Tours menu. The
multifunction knob to select another Navigation menu is displayed.
insertion point.
Repeat the described procedure to
add further intermediate destinations.
After selecting Add a list with all
previously added intermediate
destinations is displayed.
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To start route guidance: select Start Editing a tour To insert the cut out destination at the
tour. All predefined intermediate Select a tour in the Tours menu and end of the list: press the multifunction
destinations are taken into account then select Edit tour to display knob again.
for route calculation. a submenu with the following options: To insert the cut out destination
If you want to skip predefined before another destination: mark this
intermediate destinations on the tour destination and then press the
and start direct route guidance to multifunction knob.
a certain destination: select Start tour Delete waypoints
from. A list with all predefined Displays a list with all intermediate
intermediate destinations is destinations on the selected tour.
displayed.
Mark the desired intermediate
destination and then press the
multifunction knob.
Confirm the displayed message.
Delete tour
Deletes the currently selected tour
Show tour
entirely.
Displays a list with all intermediate
destinations on the selected tour. To execute deletion confirm the
displayed message.
Move waypoints
Displays a list with all intermediate Edit name
destinations on the selected tour. The name of the currently selected
tour can be edited using the speller
Mark the intermediate destination to
Select the desired next destination. function 3 71.
be moved.
A route is calculated that leads
directly to the selected intermediate Press the multifunction knob to cut
destination. out the marked destination.
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Guidance ■ Edit: change/edit the displayed

address, see "Editing or deleting
Press the NAVI button and then the a stored address" in chapter
multifunction knob to display the "Destination input" above.
navigation main menu.
■ Route criteria: set/change criteria
Depending on whether the route for route calculation, see
guidance is currently inactive or "Navigation options" below.
active, different menu options are
available. TMC messages
Information on TMC, see chapter
Functions with route guidance "Dynamic guidance" 3 59.
inactive Select TMC messages to display a list
The following options are available: of all TMC traffic messages that are
■ Start navigation: start route currently received.
guidance to the displayed address.
■ Show on map: show the location of
the displayed address on the map.
■ Call: if the address data includes
a telephone number and a phone
portal is available, the telephone
number will be dialled.
■ Store: store the displayed address
in the address book or myPOIs
memory, see "Storing an address in
Start navigation the address book or myPOIs
After selecting Start navigation the memory" in chapter "Destination
menu shown below is displayed. input" above.
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Select a TMC traffic message to Note For each trip the following data will
display detailed information on the The logbook function of the automatically be recorded:
related traffic issue. Infotainment system meets no ■ A unique serial number for the trip
official legal requirements. (for unambiguous labelling of trips).
Navigation options
The corresponding menu provides In case the logbook feature is ■ Start and destination position
options and a multitude of relating currently activated (see "Logbook (geographic coordinates).
submenus for route guidance settings" below): ■ Start and arrival time.
configuration. When you switch on the ignition the ■ Start and destination odometer
first time after inserting the ignition reading.
key, you are prompted by a message
to determine the type of the upcoming ■ The determined type of the trip.
trip: ■ An optional descriptive text (see
"Logbook settings" below).
Start of a trip: is determined by
inserting the ignition key and then
switching on the ignition.
End of a trip: is determined by
removing the ignition key (not by only
switching off the ignition). As long as
the ignition key is not removed, the
system continues to record the
Logbook current trip.
(only Navi 900)
Data storage/export: the recorded
The logbook feature allows you to trip/logbook data will be stored in the
record each trip done with the vehicle. Infotainment system's memory.
These data can be exported later at
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any time to a USB drive connected to a "1", see "Sample logbook data" ■ Export logbook: exports all
the USB port 3 52 of the Infotainment below. recorded trip data currently stored
system. ■ Set filename: using the speller in the Infotainment system's
Logbook settings: function (see chapter "Destination memory to a USB drive connected
input") you can enter a base to the USB port 3 52 of the
filename (max. 15 characters) for Infotainment system.
storing the logbook data on a USB The data will be stored in a simple
drive. text file in the root directory of the
The system will add "Logbook" in USB drive.
the beginning and the current date Example: "F:
and time at the end of the base \Logbook_myTrips_2011.09.23_09
filename, .45.txt"
e.g., "Logbook_myTrips_2011.09.2 ■ Erase logbook: erases all recorded
3_09.45.txt". trip data from the Infotainment
■ Set description: using the speller system's memory.
function, you can enter an optional Sample logbook data:
descriptive text (max. 80 The following sample data represent
■ Logbook: activates/deactivates the characters) that will be added to the
logbook feature. a single recorded trip. The data is
logbook data of a trip, see "Sample stored in the exported text file in
■ Private trip / Business trip: logbook data" below. a single line. The individual data items
determines the type of an The description will be added to the are separated by semicolons:
upcoming trip. logbook data of each upcoming trip 0000000023; N 52° 07' 01"; E 009°
The selected type can be changed as long as the description is not 53' 31"; 22.09.2011; 13:53; 013550;
when starting a trip (see image of changed. N 52° 07' 00"; E 009° 53' 00";
logbook message above), or at any If you enter/change a description 22.09.2011; 14:47; 013580; 1; "My
time during a trip via this menu. during a trip, the description will be trip to XY Company (Project 77)"
In the logbook data a private trip is added to the logbook data of the
indicated by a "0", a business trip by current trip.
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Description of the individual data Route criteria

items:
■ 0000000023 = serial number
■ N 52° 07' 01"; E 009° 53' 31" = start
position in geographic coordinates
(Latitude; Longitude)
■ 22.09.2011; 13:53 = start date; time
■ 013550 = odometer reading at start
position
■ N 52° 07' 00"; E 009° 53' 00"
= destination coordinates
■ 22.09.2011; 14:47 = arrival date; The selected settings will be taken
time into account for route calculation, if
The calculation of the route can be Economical is currently selected, see
■ 013580 = odometer reading at controlled by various criteria.
destination above.
Select one of the following criteria: After setting the desired vehicle
■ 1 = business trip ■ Fastest parameters, press the BACK button
■ "My trip to ..." = optional descriptive ■ Shortest to leave the menu.
text.
■ Economical: an energy-optimized Select Dynamic guidance to open
route is calculated, taking into a menu for the configuration of
account the vehicle-specific dynamic route guidance.
parameters that are currently set in Information on dynamic route
the Vehicle parameters menu, see guidance, see chapter "Dynamic
below. guidance" 3 97.
Select Vehicle parameters to open
a menu for the selection of vehicle-
specific parameters.
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Select Dynamic guidance to activate/ If desired select one or several of the Using the Highway lane guidance
deactivate dynamic route guidance. following options in the Route option, you can determine which type
If dynamic route guidance is criteria menu: of illustration should be displayed
activated: ■ Avoid freeways when reaching a highway
intersection.
Select Automatic recalculation if you ■ Avoid toll roads
want the route be recalculated If Highway lane guidance is
■ Avoid tunnels deactivated the following type of
automatically when there are traffic
problems. ■ Avoid ferries illustration will be displayed:
Select Recalculation after ■ Consider time restricted roads
confirmation if you want the route be Display route guidance
recalculated only after confirming the The following options are available for
corresponding message. the display of route guidance:
Select Apply settings to activate the
displayed settings and to leave the
menu.
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Using the Popup information option, Select between map orientation north
you can select whether route up and head up on the map display.
guidance information from the Select Map options and then Show
navigation should be displayed in POIs on map to open a submenu with
popup windows in other operating various options to define whether and
modes (e.g. radio). The information is which points of interest should be
hidden after a set time or by pressing displayed on the map.
the BACK button.
When User defined is selected the
Select Apply settings to activate the type of points of interest can be
displayed settings and to return to the defined that should be displayed,
Navigation options menu. e.g. restaurant, hotel, public places,
Map options etc.
If Highway lane guidance is activated Select Map options and then Map Display of arrival time or driving time
the following type of illustration will be mode to display the following After selecting the option Indication
displayed: submenu: estimated driving time or Indication
estimated arrival time in the menu
Navigation options, the
corresponding time is shown in the
top line on the route guidance screen.

Current position information

The following information on the
current position is displayed:
■ City
■ Street name
■ Latitude
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■ Longitude Functions for active route Select whether All traffic messages or
■ Map display guidance only Traffic messages along route
should be displayed in the TMC
messages list, see below.

The current position can be copied to Stop navigation

the address book or myPOIs memory After selecting Stop navigation, the
using Store, see "Storing an address route guidance is deactivated and the Navigation options
in the address book or myPOIs menu options for route guidance Description, see "Functions with
memory" in chapter "Destination inactive are displayed, see route guidance inactive" above.
input" above. "Functions with route guidance
Route information
inactive" above.
Destination information The following information can be
Displayed information: same as on TMC messages accessed on the Route information
the display for Current position. Information on TMC, see chapter menu:
"Dynamic guidance" 3 59. ■ Route list
After selecting TMC messages the ■ Current position information
Filtering menu is displayed.
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■ Destination information Destination information Route blocking

■ Overview current route Description, see "Functions with The following options are available to
route guidance inactive" above. manually exclude certain areas/route
Route list
Overview current route sections from the route guidance:
The following information on the
current route is displayed:

All streets on the calculated route are

Route list
listed with the related distances.
In the list of street names on the
Route list items marked with a "+" currently calculated route, streets can
■ Position
symbol can be expanded by selecting be excluded from the route guidance.
the related list item. After selection, ■ Destination
further details on the related list item ■ Arrival time
are displayed. ■ Distance
Current position information ■ Map display
Description, see "Functions with
route guidance inactive" above.
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By distance Remove all route blockages

By setting a distance the section of After selecting this option, all areas/
route from the current position to the route sections previously selected as
set distance can be excluded from the to be excluded from the route
route guidance. guidance will be taken into account
again for route guidance.

Dynamic guidance
If dynamic route guidance is active,
the entire current traffic situation that
the Infotainment system receives via
TMC is included in the calculation of
To exclude a street from the route the route. The route is suggested
guidance: taking into account all traffic problems
Mark the regarding street name and or restrictions as per pre-set criteria
press the multifunction knob. The (e.g. „shortest route“, „avoid
street name is displayed crossed-out. freeways“ etc.).
If desired, exclude further streets from Set the desired distance, press the In the case of a traffic problem (e.g.
the route guidance. multifunction knob and then confirm traffic jam, closed road) on the route
Select Apply settings and confirm the the displayed message. driven, a message is displayed and
displayed message. The route is re-calculated taking into a voice message output indicating the
account the excluded route section. nature of the problem. The driver can
The route is re-calculated, taking into decide whether to drive around the
account the excluded streets. Note traffic problem taking the suggested
The route blocking entered remains change to the route or to carry on
active until a new route calculation is through the traffic problem.
performed.
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Nearby traffic problems are also Dynamic route guidance only works if and roads may differ from those in
reported if route guidance is not traffic information is received via the use at the time the map data was
active. RDS-TMC traffic information system. produced.
If route guidance is active, the system The possible delay due to a traffic To order additional SD cards or an
continuously checks, based on the problem calculated by the update of the map data, contact your
traffic information, whether it would Infotainment system is based on data Opel Service Partner.
be better to recalculate the route or that the system receives via the RDS- Replacing a map SD card, see below .
take an alternative route taking into TMC station currently set. The actual
account the current traffic situation. delay may be different to that Important information on SD card
The activation and deactivation of calculated. handling
dynamic route guidance, as well as
criteria for the calculation of the route Maps Caution
and other settings for navigation, are
made in the Navigation options menu All map data required for use of the Never attempt to use an SD card
3 89. navigation system is stored on an SD that has been cracked, deformed
card provided with the Infotainment or repaired using adhesive tape.
system. Doing so may damage the
equipment.
Map SD card
The SD card reader of the ■ Handle the SD card with care.
Infotainment system can only read Never touch the metal contacts.
the SD card provided specifically for
use with the vehicle's navigation ■ Do not use any conventional
system. The SD card reader cannot cleaner, benzine, thinner, or
read any other SD cards. antistatic spray.
Due to production date of the map ■ If you need to clean the SD card,
data on the SD card, some new roads use a soft cloth.
may not be included, or some names
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■ Do not bend the SD card. Do not Removing the SD card Inserting the SD card
use any SD card that is bent or
cracked.
■ Do not put any sticker or write
anything on either surface.
■ Do not store the SD card in
locations exposed to direct
sunlight, or in high temperatures or
humidity.
■ Always place the SD card in its
storage case, when not in use.

Replacing a map SD card

The SD card slot is located in the Press on the inserted SD card to Push the SD card with the cut-out
centre console. unlock it, and then carefully pull the edge on the right side (see image
SD card out of the SD card slot. above) carefully into the SD card slot
until the card engages.
Note
The SD card and SD card slot must
always be kept clean and dry.
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Symbols overview
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No. Explanation No. Explanation No. Explanation

1 Current position 12 Caution/warning 22 Sight
2 Destination 13 Closed road 23 Sport & leisure
3 not available 14 Dense traffic 24 Going out
4 not available 15 Traffic jam 25 Museum
5 not available 16 Narrow lanes 26 Car rental
6 Fog 17 Open list 27 Travel information
7 Road works 18 Closed list 28 Leisure activity
8 Slippery road 19 Shopping centre 29 Provision of services
9 Smog 20 Toll road 30 Cash machine
10 Snow 21 Tourist information 31 Bus station
11 Storm 32 Camp site
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No. Explanation No. Explanation

33 Chemist 50 Petrol station
34 Cinema 51 Service area
35 Airport 52 Restaurant
36 Amusement park 53 WC
37 City 54 Historical monument
38 Bank 55 Hospital
39 Traffic message 56 Emergency
40 Ferry 57 Police
41 Border 58 Harbour
42 Tunnel 59 Mountain pass
43 Kiosk 60 Public place
44 Grocery 61 Related to the car
45 Hotel/motel 62 Garage
46 Motorway exit 63 Cemetery
47 Car park
48 Park & ride
49 Multi-storey car park
104 Speech recognition

Speech recognition General information from this, the speech recognition

acknowledges important commands
The speech recognition of the and will enquire if necessary.
Infotainment system enables you to
operate various functions of the To ensure that conversations inside
General information ................... 104 the vehicle do not lead to
navigation system (only Navi 900;
Navigation control ...................... 105 inclusive audio system features) and unintentional triggering of system
the phone portal via voice input. It functions, the speech recognition
Phone control ............................ 114
recognises commands and numeric does not start until it has been
sequences independently of the activated.
relevant speaker. The commands
and numeric sequences can be Important notes on language
spoken without a voice pause support
between the individual words. ■ Not all languages available for the
display of the Infotainment system
You can save destination addresses,
are also available for the speech
radio stations and telephone numbers
recognition.
assigning a name of your choice
(voice tag). Using these names, you ■ Not all languages available for the
can later set the destination address speech recognition of the phone
for an upcoming trip, select a radio portal are also available for the
station or set up a telephone speech recognition of the
connection. navigation system (inclusive audio
system features).
In the event of incorrect operation or
commands the speech recognition ■ Speech recognition of the phone
gives you visual and/or acoustic portal: if the currently selected
feedback and requests you to re- language for the display is not
enter the desired command. Apart supported by the speech
recognition, you need to enter the
voice commands in English.
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To be able to enter voice Note most important commands currently

commands in English, you first If you change the language shown available is shown on the display, see
need to activate the phone main on the Infotainment system's "Help menus" further below.
menu by pressing the PHONE display, all names currently As soon as the speech recognition is
button on the Infotainment system, assigned to preset stations and/or ready for voice input, a beep is heard
and then activate the speech destination addresses will be and the red coloured symbol in the
recognition of the phone portal by deleted. upper right corner of the help menu
pressing the button w on the changes to grey colour.
steering wheel.
Navigation control You can now say a voice command to
■ Speech recognition of the directly initiate a system function (like
navigation system: if the currently General information playing a preset radio station), or to
selected language for the display is The speech recognition of the start a dialogue sequence with
not supported by the speech navigation system (only Navi 900; several dialogue steps (like entering
recognition, speech recognition will inclusive audio system features) only a destination address), see
not be available. works if a map SD card with speech "Operation via voice commands"
In such a case you need to select recognition data is inserted 3 98. further below.
another language for the display if Navigation-related voice commands After a dialogue sequence is finished,
you want to control the Infotainment are not available until the initial the speech recognition is deactivated
system via voice commands: disclaimer message has been automatically. To initiate another
Press the CONFIG button, select confirmed. dialogue sequence, you need to
the Languages menu item and then activate the speech recognition
select, e.g, English. Activating speech recognition again.
As the English language is one of Press the button w on the steering
the languages supported by the wheel. Adjusting the volume for voice
speech recognition of the The audio system mutes, a voice output messages
navigation system, speech output message prompts you to say Turn the volume knob on the
recognition will then be available. a command, and a help menu with the Infotainment system, or press the + or
― button on the steering wheel.
106 Speech recognition

Cancelling a dialogue sequence Afterwards, the current dialogue Help menus

There are various possibilities to sequence will be continued Dependent on the currently active
deactivate the speech recognition automatically. mode of operation (radio, CD player,
and to cancel a dialogue sequence: navigation etc.), a help menu with the
Important notes on voice input most important available voice
■ Press the button x on the steering
■ If experiencing difficulty with the commands is displayed.
wheel or any button on the
system recognizing a command, Example: Radio help menus
Infotainment system.
confirm that the command is If the radio mode is currently active,
■ Press and hold the button w on the correct. Try saying the command the radio help menu (part 1) shown
steering wheel for a few seconds. clearly or wait for a brief moment below is displayed.
■ Say "Cancel". after the beep.
In the following situations a dialogue ■ Background noise such as
sequence is automatically cancelled: a climate control fan positioned on
high, open windows, and very loud
■ If you do not say any commands for
outside noises, even if the windows
some time (by default you are
are closed, can cause voice
prompted three times to say
commands to be misunderstood
a command).
■ The speech recognition only
■ If you say commands that are not
recognizes commands based on
recognized by the system (by
the language currently selected for
default you are prompted three
the Infotainment display.
times to say a correct command).

Breaking up a running voice Visual and acoustic help

After activating speech recognition, As soon as you hear a beep and the
output message you are guided through a dialogue symbol in the upper left corner of the
As an experienced user you can sequence via help menus, voice help menu (see image above) has
break up a running voice output output messages and on-screen changed its colour from red to grey,
message by (short) pressing the messages. you can say one of the following
button w on the steering wheel. commands:
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■ One of the commands shown on Example: General help menu (main You can simply try out if there are
the help menu. commands) shortened variants available for
■ One of the additional commands The general help menu primarily certain commands.
available for the radio mode, see shows the commands required to ■ For each command shown on the
image below. change to another mode of operation, help menus various synonymous
e.g., to change from the radio mode command variants are available.
To display these additional to the CD player mode.
commands say "More help". The Example: instead of saying "Show
radio help menu (part 2) shown To display the general help menu, station list" you could also
below is displayed. say "General help". say "Show stations" or "Display
stations".
You can simply try out if there are
synonymous command variants
available that suit you more than
the displayed default variants.
■ Slashes "/" separate several
commands on a single help menu
line. In some cases you need to
combine command words on both
sides of a slash.
Example: "Start / Stop guidance". In
such case, you need to say,
■ One of the main commands for the Important notes on commands e.g., "Start guidance". "Start" on its
speech recognition, see image ■ Some command words displayed own would not be a valid command.
below. on the help menus are optional. ■ Pointed brackets "< ... >" indicate
Example: when using the placeholder text.
command "Frequency Example: when you want to use the
<87.5..108.0> MHz", you can leave command "Frequency
out "MHz".
108 Speech recognition

<87.5..108.0>", you need to Example: Autostore lists On-screen messages and acoustic
exchange "<87.5..108.0>" for prompts / feedback
a specific figure between 87.5 and During dialogue sequences you are
108.0. You could say, often prompted via on-screen
e.g., "Frequency 96 dot 3". messages (see image below) and
voice output messages, which kind of
Help messages command you need to say next.
You can induce the system to read
Example: Storing a radio station
out all voice commands currently
using a name
available.
After saying the command:
■ "Help": the system reads out the
most important commands
available for the currently active
mode of operation. To select an item from such a list, you
only need to say the number in front
■ "More help": the system reads out of the desired list item, e.g. "5".
all additional commands available
for the currently active mode of In most cases there are several
operation. "pages" of list entries available. To
switch from one "page" to another,
■ "General help": the system reads you need to say "Next" or "Previous".
out all main commands, see "Main
help menu" above. On each page the list items are
numbered from "1." to "6." (no If the radio mode is active and you say
Lists with selectable items consecutive numbering). the command "Add station name", the
During dialogue sequences you are on-screen message shown above will
often prompted to select an item (e.g. be displayed, and the voice output
a preset radio station or a city name) message "Please say the station
from a list. name." be announced by the system.
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As soon as you hear a beep and the System: "Radio". Selecting a preset station
symbol in the upper left corner of the System: activates the radio mode. Action: the user wants to select
on-screen message (see image a station stored in the second
above) has changed its colour from To perform a certain radio function via autostore list (AS2).
red to grey, you can say the desired speech control, the user needs to
activate speech recognition again User: activates speech recognition.
name.
and then say the desired command, User: "Autostore list".
After saying the name, the system see examples below.
gives you visual and acoustic System: displays the first autostore
feedback, stating whether the list (AS1).
Examples on radio control
command could be successfully Situation: the radio mode is currently User: "Next".
performed or not. active. System: displays the second
Changing to another waveband autostore list (AS2).
Operation via voice commands
Action: the user wants to change from User: "3".
Below you will find descriptions on the AM to the FM waveband.
various typical and/or important System: plays the third station stored
examples of dialogue sequences. User: activates speech recognition. in the list.
Dialogue sequences not described User: "FM". Assigning a name to a preset station
below function almost identical/very System: changes to the FM You can assign names to a maximum
similar to the described ones. waveband. of 12 preset stations (stored in the
autostore lists or favourite lists, see
Changing to another mode of Selecting a station via frequency chapter "Radio").
operation Action: the user wants to change to
another FM station via entering To be able to assign a name to
Situation: the CD player mode is a preset station, the regarding station
currently active. a frequency.
must currently be played and the
Action: the user wants to change to User: activates speech recognition. autostore or favourite list where the
the radio mode. User: "Frequency 96 dot 3". station is stored in must be shown on
User: activates speech recognition. System: changes to the regarding the display.
User: "Radio". frequency.
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After assigning a name to a station, Selecting a preset station via the Selecting a track on an audio CD
you can select that station by simply assigned name User: activates speech recognition.
saying the assigned name. User: "All tracks".
Note
Action: the user wants to assign If you use a name which was System: shows the list of tracks
a name to the currently played assigned to a station by another stored on the audio CD.
(preset) station. person, the name may not be User: manually selects the desired
User: activates speech recognition. recognized by the speech track.
recognition because of the possibly
User: "Add station name".
very different voices and Alternatively, if you know the number
System: "Please say the station pronunciations. of the desired track:
name."
User: activates speech recognition. User: "Track 14" (or using single
User: "BBC 2". digits: "Track" "1" "4").
User: "Play BBC 2".
The regarding station can be selected System: plays the selected track.
now at any time by simply saying the System: plays the regarding station.
assigned name, see below. Examples on navigation control
Examples on CD player control
Note Situation: the navigation mode is
Situation: an audio or MP3 CD is
If you change the language shown currently active, route guidance is not
already inserted, the CD player mode
on the Infotainment system's active.
is currently active.
display, all names currently Changing route options
Selecting an album on an MP3 CD
assigned to preset stations and/or Action: the user wants to change the
User: activates speech recognition.
destination addresses will be current settings of some route options
deleted. User: "Album list". for an upcoming trip.
System: shows the list of albums on User: activates speech recognition.
the MP3 CD (if albums available). User: "Route options".
User: manually selects the desired System: shows the regarding help
album. menu. The currently activated route
options are indicated by check marks.
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User: "Points of interest". Entering an address

System: shows a list with search Action: user wants to enter the
options. destination address for an upcoming
trip.
User: "Nearby".
User: activates speech recognition.
System: shows a list with points of
interest categories. User: "Enter destination" (if enter
destination menu not already active).
User: "Enter address".
System: shows a menu for address
input. The address data of the last
calculated destination is used as
basis for address input.
User: "Economical".
User: "Avoid toll roads".
User: "Use ferries".
System: displays check marks next to
the new settings.
User: "Apply".
System: stores all changed route User: "2".
option settings. System: shows the navigation menu
Selecting a point of interest for petrol station search.
Action: user wants to select a nearby User: manually performs the further
petrol station as destination address. operating steps, see chapter
User: activates speech recognition. "Navigation".
User: "Enter destination" (if enter
destination menu not already active).
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Note System: displays an alphabetically destination" to store the displayed

The last calculated destination ordered list of street names that address in the address book or
possibly has no valid address sound similar to the name the user myPOIs memory, see chapter
elements available that can be used said. "Navigation".
as basis for address input via voice Note Address input for destinations in
commands. If the list of street names does not foreign countries
For example, not all points of interest contain the desired street name, you In case you want to enter the address
stored on the map SD card or can say "Spell". After of a destination located in a foreign
destinations picked from the map a corresponding voice output country, you need to spell the desired
display (see chapter "Navigation") message, you can then enter the city name and street name.
provide the required valid address street name by spelling it, e.g. "M" Example: the display language of the
data. "A" "I" "N" "S" "T" "R" "E" "E" "T". Infotainment system is currently set to
In such cases an empty or User: says the number of the line that English and you want to enter the
incompletely filled out menu for contains the desired street name, name of a city located in Germany.
address input will be displayed. e.g. "4". In such case the system prompts you
Situation: the entire address data of System: displays the selected street to spell the city name.
the last calculated destination is name on the menu for address input. If a language-specific special letter
available, the user needs to change (e.g. "Ü" or "Ñ") is not available for the
User: "Number".
only the street name and the house currently selected display language,
number to create the desired new System: "Which street number do you
want to drive to?". you need to use the closest letter of
destination address. the alphabet the currently selected
User: "Street". User: "17". display language provides (e.g. "U" or
System: "What is the name of the System: displays the entered house "N"). The match to the special letter
street?". number on the menu for address will then be done automatically by the
input. system. Hyphens or spaces need not
User: says the desired street name. to be entered/spelled.
User: the user can now say "Start
guidance" to start route guidance to
the displayed address, or say "Store
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Example: the language of the Afterwards you can select one of Note
Infotainment system is set to English, these destination addresses by If you change the language shown
Country is set to "GERMANY (D)", simply saying the assigned name. on the Infotainment system's
and you want to enter the city User: manually selects an address in display, all names currently
name "BAD MÜNDER". the address book, see chapter assigned to preset stations and/or
When spelling the city name, you can "Destination input" above. destination addresses will be
omit the space and replace the deleted.
System: displays the Navigation
special German letter "Ü" by an "U". menu. Examples on phone control
User: "City". User: manually selects the Edit menu Examples on phone control via
System: "Please spell the city name.". item. speech recognition, see chapter
User: "B" "A" "D" "M" "U" "N" "D" "E" System: displays the Edit menu. "Phone control".
"R". User: manually selects the Add General information
System: displays a list with the best name menu item. When you press the button w on the
matches, e.g.: steering wheel, and the phone portal
System: "Please say the destination is currently active (any phone related
"1. BAD MÜNDER" name." menu is displayed), the speech
"2. BAD MÜNSTER" User: can say an arbitrary name. recognition of the phone portal will be
"3. ..." etc. The regarding destination address activated.
User: "1" (or "Yes"). can be selected now at any time by As long as the speech recognition of
simply saying the assigned the phone portal is active, you cannot
System: sets City to BAD MÜNDER. name: "Navigate to <name>". change to another mode of operation
Assigning a name to a destination Note (e.g. radio mode) using a voice
address If you delete an address from the command.
You can assign names to a maximum address book, a name (voice tag)
of 20 destination addresses stored in possibly assigned to this address
the address book. will also be deleted.
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You need to manually activate Cancelling a dialogue Main commands

another mode of operation by using There are various possibilities of After activation of the speech
the corresponding button on the deactivating the speech recognition recognition a short tone signals that
Infotainment system (e.g. the and cancelling the dialogue: the speech recognition is expecting
RADIO button) or the SRC (Source) input.
button on the steering wheel. ■ Press the button x on the steering
wheel. Main commands available:
■ Say "Cancel". ■ "Dial"
Phone control
■ Do not enter (say) any commands ■ "Call"
Activating speech recognition for some time. ■ "Redialing"
To activate the speech recognition of ■ After the third unrecognised ■ "Save"
the Phone portal, press the button w command.
■ "Delete"
on the steering wheel. For the
duration of the dialogue any active Operation ■ "Directory"
audio source is muted and any traffic With the aid of the speech recognition ■ "Pair"
news fade-in is cancelled. the mobile phone can be operated ■ "Select device"
very conveniently via voice input. It is
Adjusting the volume for voice sufficient to activate the speech ■ "Voice feedback"
output recognition and to enter (say) the
Commands that are frequently
Turn the volume knob on the desired command. After input of the
available
Infotainment system, or press the + or command the Infotainment system
guides you through the dialogue with ■ "Help": the dialogue is terminated
― button on the steering wheel. and all commands available within
appropriate questions and feedback
to achieve the desired action. the actual function are enumerated.
■ "Cancel": the speech recognition is
deactivated.
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■ "Yes": a suitable action is triggered ■ "Verify": the inputs are repeated by User: "Dial"
depending on the context. the voice output. Voice output: "The number is being
■ "No": a suitable action is triggered ■ "Star": An asterisk "*" is entered. dialled"
depending on the context. ■ "Hash": A hash "#" is entered.
Entering a name
Entering a telephone number ■ "Help" Using the "Call" command
After the command "Dial" the speech ■ "Cancel" a telephone number is entered that
recognition requests input of The maximum length of the telephone has been stored in the telephone
a number. number entered is 25 digits. book under a name (voice tag).
The telephone number must be To be able to make a call abroad you Commands available:
spoken in your normal voice without can say the word "Plus" (+) at the ■ "Yes"
any artificial pauses between the beginning of your number. The plus
individual numbers. ■ "No"
allows you to call from any country
Recognition works best, if a pause of without knowing the prefix for calls ■ "Help"
at least half a second is made after made abroad in that country. Then ■ "Cancel"
every three to five digits. The say the required country code. Example of a dialogue
Infotainment system then repeats the Example of a dialogue User: "Call"
numbers recognised. User: "Dial" Voice output: "Please, say the
You can then enter further numbers Voice output: "Please, say the nametag to call"
or the following commands: number to dial" User: <Name>
■ "Dial": the inputs are accepted. User: "Plus Four Nine" Voice output: "Do you want to call
■ "Delete": the number last entered or Voice output: "Plus Four Nine" <Michael>?"
the block of numbers last entered is
User: "Seven Three One" User: "Yes"
deleted.
Voice output: "Seven Three One" Voice output: "The number is being
■ "Plus": a preceding "+" is entered
User: "One One Nine Nine" dialled"
for a call abroad.
Voice output: "One One Nine Nine"
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Starting a second call User: "Send" To be able to use the voice tag
A second call can be started during an independently of the location, i.e.
active telephone call. To do so, press Redialing including other countries, all
the button w. The number last dialled is redialled telephone numbers should be
with the command "Redialing". entered with a "plus" character and
Commands available:
a country code.
■ "Send": activate manual DTMF Saving
(touch-tone dialling), e.g. for voice Commands available:
With the
mail or telephone banking. command "Save" a telephone ■ "Save": the inputs are accepted.
■ "Send nametag": activate DTMF number is stored in the telephone ■ "Verify": the last input is repeated.
(touch-tone dialling) by entering book under a name (voice tag). ■ "Help"
a name (voice tag). The name entered must be repeated ■ "Cancel"
■ "Dial" once. The pitch and pronunciation
must be as identical as possible for Example of a dialogue
■ "Call" both name inputs, otherwise the User: "Save"
■ "Redialing" speech recognition will reject the Voice output: "Please, say the
■ "Help" inputs. number to save"
■ "Cancel" A maximum of 50 voice tags can be (for number input see the dialogue
stored in the telephone book. example for Entering a telephone
Example of a dialogue
User: <if a telephone call is active: Voice tags are speaker-dependent, number)
press the w button> i.e. only the person who recorded User: "Save"
a voice tag can open it. Voice output: "Please, say the
User: "Send"
To avoid the start of the recording of nametag to save"
Voice output: "Please, say the
a saved name from being cut off, User: <Name>
number to send."
a short pause should be left after an
(for number input see the dialogue input request. Voice output: "Please, repeat the
example for Entering a telephone nametag to confirm"
number) User: <Name>
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Voice output: "Saving the nametag" Saving a mobile phone to or deleting Selecting a mobile phone from the
it from the device list device list
Deleting With the command "Pair" a mobile Using the "Select device" command,
A previously saved voice tag is phone can be saved to or deleted a mobile phone can be selected in the
deleted with the command "Delete". from the device list of the Phone device list for setting up a Bluetooth
Commands available: portal 3 123. connection.
■ "Yes" Commands available: Example of a dialogue
■ "No" ■ "Add" User: "Select device"
■ "Help" ■ "Delete" Voice output: "Please, say a device
number to select"
■ "Cancel" ■ "Help"
User: <device_number>
■ "Cancel"
Listening to stored names Voice output: "Do you want to select
The voice output of all stored names Example of a dialogue the device number <device_num‐
(voice tags) is started with the User: "Pair" ber>?"
command "Directory". Voice output: "Do you want to add or User: "Yes"
Commands available during voice delete a device?"
Voice output: "Do you want to pair the
output of the voice tags: User: "Add" device?"
■ "Call": the telephone number of the Voice output: "Using the pair function User: "Yes"
voice tag last read aloud is in the external device, enter <1234>
selected. to pair." Voice output: "One moment. The
system searches for the selected
■ "Delete": the entry of the voice tag Voice output: "Do you want to pair the device"
last read aloud is deleted. device?"
Voice output: "Device number
User: "Yes" <dev_num> is selected"
Voice output: "The device is
connected as the number
<device_number>"
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Voice feedback
Each voice input is answered or
commented on by the Infotainment
system by way of a voice output that
is adapted to the situation.
To switch the voice output on or off,
enter "Voice feedback" or press the
button w.
Phone 119

Phone General information Important information for

The Phone portal provides you with operation and traffic safety
the possibility of having mobile phone
conversations via a vehicle 9 Warning
General information ................... 119
microphone and the vehicle
Connection ................................. 121 loudspeakers as well as operating the Mobile phones have effects on
Bluetooth connection ................. 123 most important mobile phone your environment. For this reason
functions via the Infotainment system safety regulations and directions
Emergency call .......................... 132 have been prepared. You should
in the vehicle. To be able to use the
Operation ................................... 132 Phone portal, the mobile phone has be familiar with the related
Mobile phones and CB radio to be connected with it via Bluetooth. directions before you use the
equipment .................................. 138 telephone function.
The Phone portal can be operated
optionally via the speech recognition
system.
The mobile phone can be operated
using an external vehicle antenna by
inserting it into an adapter that is
specific to the phone.
Not all Phone portal functions are
supported by every mobile phone.
The possible phone functions depend
on the relevant mobile phone and
network provider. You will find further
information on this in the operating
instructions for your mobile phone or
you can enquire about them with your
network provider.
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You will find further information about Operating the speech

9 Warning the specification on the Internet at recognition
http://www.bluetooth.com. Do not use the speech recognition in
Use of the hands-free facility while Additionally, the Phone portal
driving can be dangerous because emergencies, because in stress
supports SIM Access Profile (SAP). situations your voice can change so
your concentration is reduced
when telephoning. Park your much that it can no longer be
EU R & TTE Compliance recognised sufficiently to set up the
vehicle before you use the hands-
free facility. Follow the stipulations desired connection quickly enough.
of the country in which you find
yourself at present. Base plate for the telephone
Do not forget to follow the special specific adapter
regulations that apply in specific Keep the contacts of the base plate
areas and always switch off the free from dust and dirt.
mobile phone if the use of mobile
phones is prohibited, if Recharging the phone battery
interference is caused by the The phone battery is recharged as
mobile phone or if dangerous soon as the Phone portal is switched
situations can occur. on and the phone is inserted into the
telephone specific adapter.
Bluetooth Hereby, we declare that the Bluetooth Control elements
The Phone portal supports Bluetooth System Transceiver is in compliance
with the essential requirements and The most important telephone
Handsfree Profile V. 1.5 and is
other relevant provisions of Directive specific control elements are as
specified in accordance with the
1999/5/EC. follows:
Bluetooth Special Interest Group
(SIG). PHONE button: opens the telephone
main menu.
Controls on steering wheel:
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q, w: take call, activate speech Telephone specific adapters First, lower the front side of the
recognition. If you are using a telephone specific adapter as shown in the above figure.
n, x: end/reject call, deactivate adapter, the mobile phone is
speech recognition. operated via the external antenna.
The Phone portal can be operated The adapter also serves as
optionally via speech recognition a charging station.
3 104. Use only adapters that are approved
for your vehicle and your mobile
phone.
Connection
The Phone portal switches itself on Mobile phones with connection
and off via the ignition. When the interface on the bottom edge
ignition is turned off you can turn the Installing the adapter
Phone portal on and off via the Fasten the adapter to the base plate.
Infotainment system. Make sure that the contacts are
correctly connected. Then lower the back side.
A connection can be set up between
the mobile phone and the Phone An engaging sound must be audible
portal via Bluetooth. For this purpose when the adapter is fastened.
your mobile phone must support To remove, press the unlocking
Bluetooth. button on the base plate and lift the
To be able to set up a Bluetooth back side of the adapter.
connection the Phone portal must be Inserting the mobile phone
switched on and Bluetooth must be Insert the mobile phone into the
activated. adapter. Make sure that the contacts
For information on the Bluetooth are correctly connected.
function of your mobile phone please
refer to the operating instructions for
the mobile phone.
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Then lower the top edge. An

engaging sound must be audible
when the mobile phone engages.
To remove, press the unlocking
button on the adapter and lift the top
edge of the phone first.
Mobile phones with connection
interface on the lateral edge
Installing the adapter
Fasten the adapter to the base plate.
Make sure that the contacts are
Lower the bottom edge first, as shown correctly connected. Then lower the back side.
in the above figure. An engaging sound must be audible
when the adapter engages.
To remove, simultaneously press the
unlocking buttons on both sides of the
base plate.

First, lower the front side of the

adapter as shown in the above figure.
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Inserting the mobile phone Information such as a telephone

book, call lists, the network operator’s
name and field strength can be
transferred. The functionality can be
restricted depending on the
telephone type.
To be able to set up a Bluetooth
connection with the Phone portal, the
Bluetooth function of the mobile
phone has to be activated and the
mobile phone has to be set to
"visible". For further information
With side brackets of the adapter please refer to the operating
opened, vertically lower the mobile instructions for the mobile phone.
If the side brackets on the adapter are phone into the adapter as shown in
in the closed position, press the the above figure until the side
button near the front edge of the brackets snap in.
adapter to open the brackets.
An engaging sound must be audible
when the mobile phone engages.
To remove the mobile phone, press
the unlocking button on the adapter
and lift the mobile phone.

Bluetooth connection
Bluetooth is a radio standard for the
wireless connection of, for example,
a telephone with other devices.
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Navi 600 / Navi 900 Device list Handsfree mode

When a mobile phone is connected to When the mobile phone is added as
Bluetooth menu the Phone portal via Bluetooth for the a handsfree device the user can
first time, the mobile phone is saved make or receive calls and use other
in the device list. functions via the Phone portal. The
range of functions available depends
on the mobile phone. While it is
connected with the Phone portal the
mobile phone can be operated as
usual.
Note that the mobile phone battery
may discharge at a higher speed than
usual due to the Bluetooth connection
active along with normal operation of
the mobile phone.

Press CONFIG button. SAP mode

When using the SAP option, a wider
Select Phone settings and then range of functions is available via the
Bluetooth. A maximum of 5 mobile phones can Phone portal such as various security
be saved in the device list. and messaging options. The actual
Activating Bluetooth
Connecting a mobile phone for the range of functions depends on the
If the Bluetooth function of the Phone network provider. Additionally, in the
portal is deactivated: first time
There are two options for connecting SAP mode the mobile phone is in the
Set Activation to On and confirm the standby mode. Only the Bluetooth
a mobile phone to the Phone portal:
subsequent message. connection and the SIM card are
by adding it as a handsfree device or
by using the SIM Access Profile active, which leads to lower energy
(SAP). consumption of the connected mobile
phone.
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Connecting a mobile phone as

a handsfree device

As soon as the Phone portal has Select Change Bluetooth code. On

detected the mobile phone, the the menu displayed, edit the actual
connection set-up can be confirmed. Bluetooth code and accept the
Select Add device (Handsfree). The modified code using OK.
Bluetooth code to be entered into the The mobile phone is adopted in the
mobile phone is displayed. device list and can be operated via Connecting a mobile phone via SIM
the Phone portal. Access Profile (SAP)
The Phone portal can now be
detected by other Bluetooth devices. Changing the Bluetooth code Select Add SIM access device
(only relevant for handsfree mode) (SAP). The mobile portal scans for
As soon as the mobile phone has available devices and displays a list
detected the Phone portal the The first time a Bluetooth connection of devices found.
Bluetooth code can be entered on the to the Phone portal is set up, a default
mobile phone. code is displayed. This default code Note
can be changed at any time. For The mobile phone must have
security reasons a four-digit and Bluetooth activated and be set to
randomly selected code must be visible.
used for pairing devices.
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Enter the displayed SAP passcode in Connecting a mobile phone saved in

the mobile phone (without spaces). the device list
The mobile phone PIN code is shown
on the Infotainment display.
If the PIN request function is active,
the user will have to enter the PIN
code of the SIM card in the mobile
phone.

Select the desired mobile phone from

the list. The SAP passcode prompt is
shown on the Infotainment display
containing a 16-digit code. Select the desired mobile phone and
then select the option Select in the
menu displayed.
As soon as the Phone portal has
detected the mobile phone, the
connection setup can be confirmed.
Enter the PIN code of the mobile The mobile phone can be operated
phone SIM. The mobile phone is via the Phone portal.
paired with the Phone portal.
Services of the mobile network
provider can be used via the Phone
portal.
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Removing a mobile phone from the The security dialogue is displayed. ■ Call diverting: select diverting
device list options depending on the situation.
Activating/Deactivating PIN request
Select the desired mobile phone from ■ Call barring: configure call barring
Select PIN request On or Off.
the device list. In the menu displayed options depending on the situation.
select Delete and confirm the Enter the PIN code of the mobile
subsequent message. phone SIM card and confirm. For details on network services
configuration refer to the mobile
Adjusting the ring tone Note phone manual or enquire with the
To change the ring tone This option depends on the mobile network provider.
characteristic: individual network provider.
Configuring SMS centre number
Press CONFIG button. Changing the PIN code The SMS centre number is a phone
Select Phone settings and then Select Change PIN. number that acts as a gateway for
Ringtone. Enter the current PIN code. Enter the transferring SMS messages between
Select the desired option. new PIN code. Repeat the new PIN mobile phones. This number is
code and confirm. The PIN has been usually preset by the network
To change the ring tone volume: changed. provider.
While the phone rings turn the m knob To configure the SMS centre number
Configuring network services
of the Infotainment system or press Select Phone settings and then select Phone settings and then SMS
the buttons + / - on the steering wheel. Network services. The Network center number. If required, modify the
Setting up a connected phone services dialogue is displayed. SMS centre number.
Various mobile phone settings can be Depending on the network provider Resetting the mobile phone to factory
configured in the Phone settings and the mobile phone several options settings
menu, if the phone is connected via are available. Select Phone settings and then
SAP. Factory settings.
■ Network selection: choose
Changing security settings between automatic or manual
Press CONFIG button. network selection.
Select Phone settings and then ■ Call waiting: activate or deactivate
Security. call waiting.
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CD 300 / CD 400 Device list Handsfree mode

When a mobile phone is connected to When the mobile phone is added as
Bluetooth menu the Phone portal via Bluetooth for the a handsfree device the user can
first time, the mobile phone is stored make or receive calls and use other
in the device list. functions via the Phone portal. The
range of functions available depends
on the mobile phone. While it is
connected with the Phone portal the
mobile phone can be operated as
usual. Note that the mobile phone
battery may discharge at a higher
speed than usual due to the Bluetooth
connection active along with normal
operation of the mobile phone.
SAP mode
When using the SAP option, a wider
Press the CONFIG button. range of functions is available via the
Select Phone settings and then Phone portal such as various security
Bluetooth. A maximum of 5 mobile phones can and messaging options. The actual
be stored in the device list. range of functions depends on the
Activating Bluetooth
If the Bluetooth function of the Phone network provider. Additionally, in the
Connecting a mobile phone for the SAP mode the mobile phone is in the
portal is deactivated: set Activation to first time
On and confirm the subsequent standby mode. Only the Bluetooth
There are two options for connecting connection and the SIM card are
message. a mobile phone to the Phone portal: active, which leads to lower energy
by adding it as a handsfree device or consumption of the connected mobile
by using the SIM Access Profile phone.
(SAP).
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Connecting a mobile phone as

a handsfree device

As soon as the Phone portal has Select Change Bluetooth code. On

detected the mobile phone, the the menu displayed, edit the actual
connection set-up can be confirmed. Bluetooth code and accept the
Select Add device (Handsfree). The modified code using OK.
Bluetooth code to be entered into the The mobile phone is adopted in the
mobile phone is displayed. device list and can be operated via Connecting a mobile phone via SIM
the Phone portal. Access Profile (SAP)
The Phone portal can now be
detected by other Bluetooth devices. Changing the Bluetooth code (only CD 400)
As soon as the mobile phone has (only relevant for handsfree mode) Select Add SIM access device.
detected the Phone portal the The first time a Bluetooth connection The Phone portal scans for available
Bluetooth code can be entered into to the Phone portal is set up, a default devices and displays a list of devices
the mobile phone. code is displayed. This default code found.
can be changed at any time. For Note
security reasons a four-digit and The mobile phone must have
randomly selected code must be Bluetooth activated and be set to
used for pairing devices. visible.
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Enter the displayed SAP passcode in Connecting a mobile phone saved in

the mobile phone (without spaces). the device list
The mobile phone PIN code is shown
on the Infotainment display.
If the PIN request function is active,
the user will have to enter the PIN
code of the SIM card in the mobile
phone.

Select the desired mobile phone from

the list. The SAP passcode prompt is
shown on the Infotainment display
containing a 16-digit code. Select the desired mobile phone and
then select the option Select in the
menu displayed.
As soon as the Phone portal has
detected the mobile phone, the
connection setup can be confirmed.
Enter the PIN code of the mobile The mobile phone can be operated
phone SIM. The mobile phone is via the Phone portal.
paired with the Phone portal.
Services of the mobile network
provider can be used via the Phone
portal.
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Removing mobile phone from device The security dialogue is displayed. ■ Call diverting: select diverting
list options depending on the situation.
Activating/Deactivating PIN request
Select the desired mobile phone from ■ Call barring: configure call barring
Select PIN request On or Off.
the device list. In the menu displayed options depending on the situation.
select Delete and confirm the Enter the PIN code of the mobile
subsequent message. phone SIM card and confirm. For details on network services
configuration refer to the mobile
Adjusting the ring tone Note phone manual or enquire with the
To change the ring tone This option depends on the mobile network provider.
characteristic: individual network provider.
Configuring SMS centre number
Press CONFIG button. Changing the PIN code The SMS centre number is a phone
Select Phone settings and then Ring Select Change PIN. number that acts as a gateway for
tone. Enter the current PIN code. Enter the transferring SMS messages between
Select the desired option. new PIN code. Repeat the new PIN mobile phones. This number is
code and confirm. The PIN has been usually preset by the network
To change the ring tone volume: changed. provider.
While the phone rings turn the m knob To configure the SMS centre number
Configuring network services
of the Infotainment system or press Select Phone settings and then select Phone settings and then SMS
the buttons + / - on the steering wheel. Network services. The Network centre number. If required, modify the
Setting up a connected phone services dialogue is displayed. SMS centre number.
Various mobile phone settings can be Depending on the network provider Resetting the mobile phone to factory
configured in the Phone settings and mobile phone there are several settings
menu, if the phone is connected via options available. Select Phone settings and then
SAP. Restore factory settings.
■ Network selection: choose
Changing security settings between automatic or manual
Press CONFIG button. network selection.
Select Phone settings and then ■ Call waiting: activate or deactivate
Security. call waiting.
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Emergency call 9 Warning

Answer when the service personnel
questions you about the emergency.
9 Warning Bear in mind that you can make
9 Warning
and receive calls with the mobile
Connection setup cannot be phone, if it is in a service area with
guaranteed in all situations. For Do not end the call until you are
a sufficiently strong signal. Under
this reason you should not rely requested to do so by the
certain circumstances emergency
exclusively on a mobile phone emergency call centre.
calls cannot be made on all mobile
when a vitally important phone networks; it is possible that
communication (e. g. a medical they cannot be made when certain Operation
emergency) is concerned. network services and/or telephone
In some networks it may be functions are active. You can Introduction
necessary for a valid SIM card to enquire about this with the local As soon as a connection via
be properly inserted in the mobile network operators. Bluetooth has been set up between
phone. The emergency call number can your mobile phone and the
differ depending on the region and Infotainment system, you can also
country. Please enquire operate many functions of your
beforehand about the correct mobile phone via the Infotainment
emergency call number for the system.
relevant region. Via the Infotainment system, you can,
e.g., set up a connection to the
Making an emergency call telephone numbers stored in your
Dial the emergency call number (e.g. mobile phone or change the
112). telephone numbers.
The telephone connection to the
emergency call centre is set up.
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Note Navi 600 / Navi 900 Using the Phone off command the
In the handsfree mode mobile phone connected phone can be detached
operation continues to be possible, Setting the volume for hands-free from the Phone portal.
e. g. taking a call or adjusting the facility
volume. Turn the m knob of the Infotainment Entering a number manually
After setup of a connection between system or press the buttons + / - on
the mobile phone and the the steering wheel.
Infotainment system the mobile Dialling a telephone number
phone data is transmitted to the
Infotainment system. This can take
some time depending on the phone
model. During this period operation of
the mobile phone is possible via the
Infotainment system only to a limited
extent.
Not every telephone supports all
functions of the Phone portal.
Therefore deviations from the range Select Enter number, then enter the
of functions described with these desired number sequence.
specific telephones are possible. For
further information please refer to the To start the dialling process, select y.
instructions for the telephone specific With the telephone main menu active, To open the telephone book menu,
adapter. press the multifunction knob to open select z.
the Phone menu. Telephone book
Several options for dialling telephone After setting up the connection the
numbers, for using the phone book telephone book is compared with the
and call lists, for viewing and editing telephone book in the temporary
messages are available. memory, provided that the same SIM
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card or same telephone is concerned. On the Search menu displayed, After having performed the
During this period any newly added select the desired first letter range to preselection: select the desired entry
entries are not displayed. start a preselection of the telephone in the telephone book to display the
If the SIM card or telephone are book entries that you want to have numbers saved under this entry.
different, the telephone book is displayed. Select the desired number to start the
reloaded. This process can take a few dialling process.
minutes depending on the phone
model. Call lists
Selecting a telephone number from
the telephone book

Note
Telephone book entries are carried
over as they are transferred from the
mobile phone. The presentation and Via the menu Call lists the incoming,
order of the telephone book entries outgoing and missed calls can be
may be different on the Infotainment viewed and the relevant numbers can
Select Phone book. system's display and the mobile be dialled. The lists can also be
phone's display. deleted in this menu.
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To start a dialling process: select the To compose a message: select Write ■ Detach call: detach the connection
desired call list, an entry in the call list new message. to a conference participant in
and finally the desired telephone a telephone conference.
Note
number. ■ Merge calls: merge two calls when
Messages are limited to 70
characters. there are several active calls.
Messaging functions
Incoming call ■ Switch calls: switch between calls,
When there is an incoming call if there are several calls.
a menu is displayed for you to accept ■ Mute call: mute a call.
or decline the telephone call. Note
Select the required option. If the ignition is turned off during
a telephone call the connection
Functions during a telephone call remains active until the telephone
If you are currently making call is terminated.
a telephone call, press the
multifunction knob to open CD 300 / CD 400
a submenu.
Setting the volume for hands-free
Various options are available facility
depending on the situation and range Turn the m knob of the Infotainment
When the mobile phone is paired
of functions of the mobile phone: system or press the buttons + / - on
using the SAP mode, messages can
be viewed, composed and sent via ■ Hang up: disconnect the telephone the steering wheel.
the Phone portal. The messages can connection.
also be deleted in this menu. ■ Call number: enter a telephone
To view received messages: select number to make a second
Inbox. telephone call or perform DTMF
(touch-tone dialling), e.g. for voice
To view sent messages: select
mail or telephone banking.
Outbox.
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Dialling a telephone number Entering a number manually If the SIM card or telephone are
different, the telephone book is
reloaded. This process can take a few
minutes depending on the phone
model.
Selecting a telephone number from
the telephone book

With the telephone main menu active, Select Enter number and then enter
press the multifunction knob to open the desired number sequence.
the phone operation menu. Select Call to start the dialling
Several options for dialling telephone process.
numbers, for using the phone book You can switch to the telephone book
and call lists, for viewing and editing menu by selecting PB.
messages are available.
Select Phone book. In the displayed
Using the Phone off command the Telephone book menu select the desired first letter
connected phone can be detached After setting up the connection the range to start a preselection of the
from the Phone portal. telephone book is compared with the telephone book entries that you want
telephone book in the temporary to have displayed.
memory, provided that the same SIM
card or same telephone is concerned.
During this period any newly added
entries are not displayed.
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Call lists

Note When the mobile phone is paired

Telephone book entries are carried using the SAP mode, the user can
over as they are transferred from the Via the menu Call lists the user can view, compose and send messages
mobile phone. The presentation and view incoming, outgoing and missed via the Phone portal. The messages
order of the telephone book entries calls and dial the relevant numbers. can also be deleted in this menu.
may be different on the Infotainment To start a dialling process: select the
desired call list, an entry in the call list To view received messages: select
system's display and the mobile Inbox.
phone's display. and finally the desired telephone
number. To view sent messages: select
After having performed the Outbox.
preselection: select the desired entry Messaging functions
To compose a message: select Write
in the telephone book to display the (only CD 400)
new message.
numbers saved under this entry.
Select the desired number to start the Note
dialling process. Messages are limited to 70
characters.
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Incoming call ■ Switch calls: switch between calls, ■ Installation of the phone in
When there is an incoming call if there are several calls. a suitable spot, consider relevant
a menu is displayed to accept or ■ Mute call: mute a call. Note in the Owner's manual,
decline the telephone call. chapter Airbag system.
Select required option. Seek advice on predetermined
Mobile phones and CB installation points for the external
Functions during a telephone call radio equipment antenna or equipment holder and
If you currently have a telephone call, ways of using devices with
press the multifunction knob to open Installation instructions and a transmission power exceeding 10
a submenu. operating guidelines watts.
Various options are available The vehicle specific installation Use of a handsfree attachment
depending on the situation and range instructions and the operating without external antenna with mobile
of functions of the mobile phone: guidelines of the mobile phone and telephone standards GSM
■ Hang up: disconnect the telephone handsfree manufacturer must be 900/1800/1900 and UMTS is only
connection. observed when installing and permitted if the maximum
operating a mobile telephone. Failure transmission power of the mobile
■ Call number: enter a telephone to do so could invalidate the vehicle telephone is 2 watts for GSM 900 or
number to make a second type approval (EU directive 95/54/ 1 watt for the other types.
telephone call or perform DTMF EC).
(touch-tone dialling), e.g. for voice For reasons of safety, do not use the
mail or telephone banking. Recommendations for fault-free phone while driving. Even use of
operation: a handsfree set can be a distraction
■ Detach call: detach the connection while driving.
to a conference participant in ■ Professionally installed exterior
a telephone conference. antenna to obtain the maximum
range possible,
■ Merge calls: merge two calls when
there are several active calls. ■ Maximum transmission power 10
watts,
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9 Warning
Operation of radio equipment and
mobile telephones which fail to
meet above mentioned mobile
telephone standards is only
permitted using an antenna
located outside of the vehicle.

Caution
Mobile telephones and radio
equipment may lead to
malfunctions in the vehicle
electronics when operated inside
the vehicle with no exterior
antenna, unless the above
mentioned regulations are
observed.
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Index A
Activating CD player..................... 46
Digital audio broadcasting............ 41
Dynamic guidance........................ 97
Activating speech recognition....
........................................ 105, 114
E
Activating the navigation system. . 60 Emergency call........................... 132
Activating the radio....................... 28 Enhanced Other Networks........... 37
Address book................................ 71 EON.............................................. 37
Address input................................ 71 F
Autostore lists............................... 29 Favourite lists............................... 30
B G
BACK button................................. 16 General information...................
Basic operation............................. 16 ...... 4, 44, 50, 52, 56, 59, 104, 119
Bluetooth.................................... 119 Guidance ..................................... 89
Bluetooth connection.................. 123
H
C Handsfree mode......................... 123
CD player Home address.............................. 60
activating................................... 46
important information................ 44 I
usage........................................ 46 Individual POIs............................. 60
Configuring DAB........................... 41 Infotainment system
Configuring RDS........................... 37 control elements.......................... 6
Connection................................. 121 instrument panel.......................... 6
Control elements overview............. 6 maximum startup volume.......... 24
Multifunction unit......................... 6
D personalisation.......................... 26
DAB.............................................. 41 speed dependent volume.......... 24
Destination input .......................... 71 steering wheel audio controls..... 6
tone settings.............................. 21
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volume of the traffic Home address........................... 71 P

announcements........................ 24 importing/exporting POIs........... 60 Personalisation............................. 26
volume settings......................... 24 Logbook.................................... 89 Phone
map SD card............................. 98 adjusting ring tones................. 123
M myPOIs..................................... 71 Bluetooth................................. 119
Maps ............................................ 98 myPOIs announcement............ 60 Bluetooth connection.............. 123
Map SD card navigation display..................... 60 call lists.................................... 132
handling..................................... 98 navigation options..................... 89 control elements...................... 119
replace...................................... 98 navigation volume..................... 60 dialling a number..................... 132
Menu operation............................. 16 Points of Interest....................... 71 emergency calls...................... 132
Mobile phone adapter................. 121 repeat last navigation message 89 functions during a call............. 132
Mobile phones and CB radio route blocking............................ 89 handsfree mode...................... 123
equipment .............................. 138 route guidance.......................... 89 important information.............. 119
Multifunction knob......................... 16 route list..................................... 89 messaging functions............... 132
Mute.............................................. 14 start navigation.......................... 89 recharging the battery............. 119
myPOIs......................................... 71 symbols overview.................... 100 setting the volume................... 132
myPOIs announcement................ 60 TMC messages......................... 89 SIM Access Profile (SAP)....... 123
N usage........................................ 60 telephone book....................... 132
Navigation using the speller function.......... 71 telephone specific adapter...... 121
activating................................... 60 Navigation control....................... 105 Phone adapter............................ 121
Address book............................ 71 Navigation display........................ 60 Phone control............................. 114
control elements........................ 60 Navigation volume........................ 60 Playing saved audio files.............. 53
deleting Home address............. 60 O R
deleting imported POIs............. 60 Operation.................................... 132 Radio
destination input........................ 71 Radio data system (RDS)......... 37
dynamic guidance............... 89, 97 activating................................... 28
fuel level low alert...................... 71 autostore lists............................ 29
functioning................................. 59
highway lane guidance............. 89
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Digital audio broadcasting Speller function............................. 71 V

(DAB)........................................ 41 Starting CD replay........................ 46 Voice recognition........................ 104
favourite lists............................. 30 Station search............................... 28 Volume for voice output...... 105, 114
selecting the waveband............ 28 Storing stations....................... 29, 30 Volume settings............................ 24
station lists................................ 32 Switching the Infotainment
station search............................ 28 system on or off......................... 14 W
usage........................................ 28 Switching the radio on.................. 28 Waveband menus......................... 32
waveband menus...................... 32 Symbols overview ...................... 100
Radio data system (RDS) ............ 37
RDS.............................................. 37 T
Recharging the phone battery.... 119 Telephone specific adapter........ 121
Regionalization............................. 37 Theft-deterrent feature ................... 5
Retrieving stations.................. 29, 30 Tone settings................................ 21
Route guidance...................... 89, 97 Traffic announcements................. 24

S U
SAP mode.................................. 123 Updating station lists.................... 32
SD card......................................... 98 Usage............. 14, 28, 46, 50, 56, 60
Selecting the waveband............... 28 User defined POIs........................ 71
Setting the navigation volume...... 60 Using the AUX input..................... 50
Setting the volume........................ 14 Using the CD player..................... 46
SIM Access Profile (SAP)........... 123 Using the digital picture frame...... 56
Speech recognition..... 104, 105, 114 Using the Infotainment system..... 14
activating......................... 105, 114 Using the navigation system........ 60
adjusting volume..................... 105 Using the radio............................. 28
navigation/audio control.......... 105 Using the USB port....................... 52
phone control.......................... 114
usage.............................. 105, 114
volume for voice output........... 114
Speed compensated volume........ 14
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Edition: September 2011, ADAM OPEL AG, Rüsselsheim.
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