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As at 22.02.2013

Welcome to the world of Mercedes-BenzFirst of all, familiarize yourself with yourAudio 15. Read this manual, particularly thesafety and warning notices, before you driveoff. This will help you to obtain the maximumpleasure from your Audio 15 and avoidendangering yourself and others.The equipment and functions of yourAudio 15 may differ depending on:RmodelRorderRcountry specificationMercedes-Benz is constantly updating itssystems to the state of the art.Mercedes-Benz therefore reserves the rightto introduce changes in:RdesignRequipmentRtechnologyTherefore, the descriptions provided mayoccasionally differ from your device.Please consult an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter if you have any questions.The Operator's Manual and all supplementsare an integral part of the vehicle. You shouldalways keep them in the vehicle and passthem on to the new owner if you sell thevehicle.The technical documentation team atDaimler AG wishes you safe and pleasantmotoring.

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Index ....................................................... 4

Introduction ........................................... 7

At a glance ............................................. 9

Navigation system .............................. 21

Radio .................................................... 23

SD memory card and USB device ...... 29

Bluetooth® ........................................... 37

AUX function ....................................... 55

Technical data ..................................... 59

Contents 3

AAudio fadeout ...................................... 17AUX function

Connecting a device ........................ 56Increasing the volume ...................... 56Selecting .......................................... 56

BBalance

Setting ............................................. 16Basic functions .................................... 14Bass

Setting ............................................. 16Becker® MAP PILOT

see NavigationBluetooth®

Activating/deactivating ................... 38Conditions ....................................... 38Connecting another mobile phone ... 41Displaying details ............................. 41Operating using the multifunctionsteering wheel ................................. 53Pairing a mobile phone .................... 39Selecting a playback option ............. 52Selecting a track .............................. 52Starting and stopping playback ....... 52Unpairing ......................................... 42

Bluetooth® Audio ................................. 49Connecting an audio device ............. 49Connecting another audio device .... 50Increasing the volume ...................... 53Interrupting playback ....................... 52Pairing an audio device .................... 50Pairing an audio device (external) .... 50Reconnecting an audio device ......... 50Selecting .......................................... 49Unpairing an audio device ................ 51

Boost function ..................................... 56

CCall

Accepting ......................................... 42Ending .............................................. 42

Making ............................................. 43Rejecting .......................................... 43

CallingUsing Bluetooth® ............................. 42

Call listsCalling up an entry ........................... 46

Call waitingAccepting ......................................... 45

Changing folders ................................. 33Cleaning ................................................. 8Copyright ................................................ 8Correct use ............................................ 7

DDay design ........................................... 15Declaration of conformity ..................... 7Deleting

Call lists ........................................... 47Display

Adjusting the brightness .................. 14On-board computer ......................... 14Overview .......................................... 11Selecting the design ........................ 15Switching on/off .............................. 16

EEquipment .............................................. 8Example of operation .......................... 12

FFactory settings .................................. 19Fader

Setting ............................................. 16Fast forward/rewind .......................... 33Forward/rewind .................................. 33Frequency input

Manual ............................................. 24

GGPS reception ...................................... 22

HHands-free system

Switching on/off .............................. 44

4 Index

IInterrupting a traffic report ................ 27

LLanguage

Setting ............................................. 17

MMedia Interface

Supported file formats ..................... 60Metadata

Displaying ........................................ 35Mobile phone

Connecting ...................................... 41Displaying Bluetooth® details .......... 41Pairing ............................................. 39Pairing (external) .............................. 40Reconnecting ................................... 41Selecting .......................................... 38

MP3Selecting a track .............................. 32

Multifunction steering wheelAdjusting the volume ....................... 14Operating an audio device ............... 53Operating the radio .......................... 26Operating the USB ........................... 35Overview .......................................... 13Using the telephone ......................... 46

Mute function ...................................... 14

NNavigation

Becker® MAP PILOT ......................... 22GPS reception .................................. 22Switching to ..................................... 22

Night design ........................................ 15

OOn-board computer

Overview .......................................... 14Operating the radio

Using the multifunction steeringwheel ............................................... 26

Operator's ManualGeneral notes .................................... 7

Overview of controls ........................... 10

PPairing .................................................. 39Phone book

Calling an entry ................................ 48Calling up ......................................... 47Deleting an entry ............................. 48Displaying details ............................. 48

Playback options ................................. 34Playlists

Playing back ..................................... 33Protection against theft ........................ 8

QQualified specialist workshop .............. 7

RRadio

Calling up stored stations ................ 26Entering a frequency ........................ 24Searching for a station ..................... 24Setting a station .............................. 24Setting stations manually ................ 24Station list ....................................... 24Storing stations ............................... 24Storing stations automatically ......... 25Storing stations manually ................ 24Switching wavebands ...................... 26

Random folder ..................................... 34Random tracks .................................... 34Rear view camera ................................ 18

Switching on manually ..................... 19Redial .................................................... 44Resetting

Factory settings ............................... 19

SSD function

Displaying metadata ........................ 35Displaying track information ............ 35Inserting a memory card .................. 30Selecting .......................................... 30

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Selecting playback options .............. 34Switching folders ............................. 33

SD memory cardEjecting ............................................ 30Inserting .......................................... 30

Selecting active partition ................... 35Selecting a track ................................. 32Settings

Adjusting the display ....................... 14Brightness ........................................ 14Display design ................................. 15Language ......................................... 17Sound settings ................................. 16Time format ..................................... 15

Specialist workshop .............................. 7Speed dial

Calling a number .............................. 48Station list ............................................ 24Stations

Calling up ......................................... 26Selecting .......................................... 24Setting manually .............................. 24Storing ............................................. 24Storing automatically ....................... 25Storing manually .............................. 24

Station search ..................................... 24Switching off ........................................ 14Switching on ........................................ 14

TTelephone

Accepting/ending a call ................... 42Entering phone numbers .................. 43Making a call .................................... 43Making a call from a call list ............ 46Redialing .......................................... 44Rejecting a call ................................ 43Rejecting or accepting a waitingcall ................................................... 45Selecting .......................................... 38Setting the reception andtransmission volume ........................ 45Switching hands-free system on/off .................................................... 44

Telephone bookEditing an entry ................................ 48

TimeSetting the format ............................ 15

Tone settingsBalance and fader ............................ 16Treble and bass ............................... 16

TrackSelecting .......................................... 52Selecting by skipping to a track ....... 32Selecting by track number ............... 33Selecting from a track list ................ 32

Track information ................................ 35Track list .............................................. 32Traffic Announcements (TA)

Activating/deactivating priority ....... 27Interrupting a traffic report .............. 27Notes ............................................... 27Setting the volume ........................... 27

TrebleSetting ............................................. 16

UUnpairing ............................................. 42USB (Audio)

Connecting a device ........................ 30Displaying metadata ........................ 35Displaying track information ............ 35File structure ................................... 61Operating with the multifunctionsteering wheel ................................. 35Requirements .................................. 60Selecting .......................................... 31Selecting playback options .............. 34Switching folders ............................. 33

VVolume

Adjusting ......................................... 14

WWavebands

Switching ......................................... 26

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Operating safety

G WARNINGIf you operate information systems andcommunication equipment integrated in thevehicle while driving, you will be distractedfrom traffic conditions. You could also losecontrol of the vehicle. There is a risk of anaccident.Only operate the equipment when the trafficsituation permits. If you are not sure that thisis possible, park the vehicle paying attentionto traffic conditions and operate theequipment when the vehicle is stationary.

In addition, observe the legal requirements ofthe country in which you are currently driving.

Proper use

Audio 15 can be used to receive radiostations, to play back SD memory cards andother data carriers and to make calls via theBluetooth® function. It can also be used forthe playback of the picture from the rear viewcamera and as a navigation system withBecker® MAP PILOT (optionally).Observe the requirements in the technicaldata for data carriers and permissibleformats.

General notes

Information on the OperatingInstructionsi This Supplement describes Audio 15 withoptional equipment as was available at thetime of this Supplement going to print.Country-specific variations are possible.Therefore, your Audio 15 equipment maydiffer from certain descriptions andillustrations. Should you have anyquestions concerning equipment and

operation, consult any authorizedMercedes-Benz Center.

Qualified specialist workshopsA qualified specialist workshop has thenecessary specialist knowledge, tools andqualifications to correctly carry out the workrequired on Audio 15.An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is aqualified specialist workshop.Always have modifications to Audio 15carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Declaration of conformity

Radio-based vehicle componentsi USA only: The wireless devices of thisvehicle comply with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions:1. These devices may not causeinterference, and2. These devices must accept anyinterference, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation of thedevice.Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’s authorityto operate the equipment.

i Canada only: The wireless devices of thisvehicle comply with Industry CanadaRSS-210 standard. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions:1. These devices may not causeinterference, and2. These devices must accept anyinterference, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation of thedevice.

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Information on copyright

Registered trademarks

Bluetooth® technology is the standard forshort-range wireless data transmission of upto approximately 10 meters.Bluetooth® is a registered trademark ofBluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Inc.

An SD memory card is a digital storagemedium.SD memory cards carry the logo displayedabove. This logo is a registered trademark ofSanDisk Corporation.

Protection against theft

This device is equipped with technicalmeasures to protect it against theft.

i Further information on protection againsttheft can be obtained from an authorizedSprinter Dealer.

Cleaning

To clean, use a slightly damp cloth. The clothmust be soft and lint-free. For stubborn dirt,you can use a mild cleaning agent. Inparticular, never clean the display withalcohol, acid or an abrasive cleaning agent.

Equipment

With Audio 15, the following functions areavailable:Rradio reception in wavebands FM and AM(SW, MW, LW)Rplayback of files stored on SD memorycardsRplayback of files stored on USB devicesRplayback on external devices via the AUXjackRconnection of a personal mobile phone viaBluetooth® to call using the hands-freesystemRconnection and playback of your personalaudio equipment via Bluetooth® (ifsupported by your audio device)Rnavigation (optional, only with Becker®MAP PILOT)Rdisplay of rear view camera images(optional)

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Familiarizing yourself with yourproduct ................................................ 10Basic functions .................................... 14

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Audio 15 overview

Audio 15 overview diagram

Function Page: Ø

Calls up navigation 22

; $

Selects radio 24Switches wavebands 26

= i

Makes system settings 14

? Õ

Selects audio source:SD memory card 30USB device 31AUX function 56BT Audio 49

A %

Selects the telephonefunction 38

B SD memory card slot

Function PageC Display 11

D x tosl m

Selects audio source:Stores and calls up astation 24Sets the frequencymanually 24Displays radio textSelects a track 24Telephone number entry 43Searches for a phone bookentry 48Passkey entry 39

E j

Deletes characters

F %

Exits menu or jumps up onemenu level higher

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Function PageG Navigates within themenus

(turn)Confirms selection/entry(press)

H 9:=;

Navigates within themenusStation search 24Skip 32Fast forward/rewind 33

I o

Sets the volume 14

J q

Switches on/off 14

K F

Station search 24Skips forward 32Fast forward 33

L E

Station search 24Skips back 32Rewind 33

Function PageM 6

Accepts a call 42Makes a call 43Redials 44Accepts a waiting call 45

N ~

Ends a call 42Rejects a call 43Rejects a waiting call 45

O 8

Mutes audio source 14Pauses SD memory card/USB deviceSwitches the hands-freesystem on/off 44

Display

: Status bar; Main menu bar= Display/selection window? Menu bar

The display shows the function currentlyselected with its current settings andassociatedmenus?. The following functionsand menus are available:

Function Menu

Navigation via Becker® MAPPILOT

Radio Radio

Presets

Info

FM

Sound

SD memory card SD

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Function Menu

Music

Media

Sound

USB device USB

Music

Media

Sound

AUX AUX

Volume

Sound

BT Audio BT Audio

Media

Sound

Telephone Telephone

Call lists

System Settings

Display off

Entry routines

Control knobUse the control knob to navigate.

Movement Operation

Turn Selects menus and entries

Press Confirms the selection

Buttons and their functionsIn addition to the control knob, you can alsooperate Audio 15 with the following buttons:

Button Operation

% Jumps back one menu levelWhen route guidance isactive: jumps tomainmenu

j Deletes last characterenteredWhen route guidance isactive: cancels routeguidance

9 Selects previous line

: Selects next line

; Jumps one entry to the rightJumps back to the mainmenuShows other editingoptions/menus

= Jumps one entry to the leftJumps up one menu levelhigherHides other editingoptions/menus

i When route guidance is active, all otherbuttons for navigation are inoperative.

Example of operationThe following example shows, step by step,how to select and play tracks which havebeen saved on an SD memory card.Initial situation: you are listening to theradio and the SD memory card is inserted inthe slot.X Press the Õ button.Audio 15 calls up SD mode.

X Press the: button repeatedly until themenu bar is selected.

X Use the control knob or press the=and; buttons to select MusicMusic.

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X Press the rotary knob/pushbutton.The display shows the menu. You see thename of the memory card which is insertedand a selection list.

X Use the control knob or press the: and9 buttons to select PlaylistsPlaylists.

X Press the rotary knob/pushbutton.The display shows all playlists which havebeen saved on the SD memory card.

X Use the control knob or press the: and9 buttons to select the desired playlist.

X Press the rotary knob/pushbutton.The display shows a list of titles whichbelong to the playlist.

X Use the control knob or press the: and9 buttons to select the track you wishto play first.

X Press the rotary knob/pushbutton.Audio 15 plays the selected track andcloses the list.

Overview of the multifunctionsteering wheel

i The operation of certain functions isdescribed in the sections on basicfunctions, radio, SD memory card, USBdevice and Bluetooth®.

But-ton

Function

: On-board computer display

; W Increases the volume

X Reduces the volume

6 Accepts an incoming call/redials

~ Ends/rejects a call

= V Selects next main menu

U Selects previous main menu

& Jumps up in the menu bar

* Jumps down in the menu bar

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Display overview of the on-boardcomputerThe display of the on-board computer showsthe following menus and functions of Audio15:

Menu Functions

Navigation

Route guidance

Radio Selects the stored stations onthe current waveband

SD/USB Selects tracks in the currentfolder

Telephone

Accepts a callEnds/rejects a callPerforms calls via the phonebookPerforms calls via call lists

BT Audio Selects a track

Basic functions

Switching on/offX Press the q On/Off button.Once switched on, Audio 15 calls up themost recently active function.i Audio 15 switches itself off automaticallywhen you remove the ignition key.

i Audio 15 switches itself off automaticallywhen the condition of charge of the batteryis low.

i If Audio 15 is on while the ignition isswitched off, it will switch itself offautomatically after approximately 30minutes to save the vehicle battery.

Setting the volumeX Turn the o volume control duringplayback.

OrX Press theW orX button on themultifunction steering wheel.

Activating/deactivating the mutefunctionX Press the8 mute button.The sound from the audio source isswitched on or off. When the sound hasbeen muted, thex symbol is shown inthe status bar.

i If you change the audio source or adjustthe volume, the sound switches on againautomatically.

i When the mute function is active,playback from the SD memory card, USBdevice and BT audio is paused. When youdeactivate the mute function, playback willresume from the position where it waspaused.

i When the TA function is activated, youhear traffic reports even when the sound ismuted (Y page 27).

Adjusting the display

Setting the brightnessX Press the i button.X Select SettingsSettings.X Select DisplayDisplay.

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X Select BrightnessBrightness.The display shows the brightness withcurrent level: and previous level;.

X Set the brightness to the desired level.X Press the rotary knob/pushbutton.The new setting is saved.

X Press the% button.X To exit system settings: press the $or Õ button.

Setting the display designX Press the i button.X Select SettingsSettings.X Select DisplayDisplay.

X Select Day ModeDay Mode, Night ModeNight Mode orAutomaticAutomatic.The# dot indicates the display designselected.i When the AutomaticAutomatic setting is selected,Audio 15 (optionally) evaluates thereadings from the automatic vehicle lightsensor and automatically switches thedisplay designs. On vehicles without light

sensors, Audio 15 switches over to the on-board computer depending on the lightswitch setting and dimming setting.


Setting the time formati The time is set via the on-board computer,see the vehicle's Operating Instructions.On vehicles with a tachograph, the timemust be set on the tachographs.

X Press the i button.X Select SettingsSettings.X Select Time FormatTime Format.

X Set the desired time format:RHH:MM (24 hrs)HH:MM (24 hrs): 24-h format, e.g.13:15RHH:MM (AM/PM)HH:MM (AM/PM): 12-h format, e.g.1:15 pm

The# dot indicates the selected timeformat.


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Switching the display on/offX Press the i button.

X Select Display OffDisplay Off.The display is switched off. Audio 15functions remain available. The selectedaudio source remains audible.

X To switch on the display again: press thecontrol knob.i Alternatively, you can call up a differentfunction (e.g. radio).

Adjusting the sound settings

Calling up sound settingsYou can make individual tone settings for thefollowing audio sources:RRadioRSD/USBRAUXRBluetooth® audioX Select the audio source for which you wishto set the sound.


X Select SoundSound.The display shows the current soundsettings.

Adjusting treble and bassX Call up the sound settings.

X Select TrebleTreble or BassBass.The display shows the sound setting withcurrent sound level: and previous soundlevel;.

X Select the desired sound level (-10-10 to +10+10).Setting the sound distributionIn addition to treble and bass, you can alsoset the sound distribution.RBalance: right/left distributionRFader: front/rear distribution


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X Call up the sound settings.

X Select Bal/FadBal/Fad.You see a schematic diagram of thepassenger compartment and the currentsound distribution.

X Set the sound distribution with the=,;,: and9 buttons.

X Press the rotary knob/pushbutton.

Exiting sound settingsX Press the% button.OrX Press the: button.X Select BackBack.Audio 15 stores the new sound settings.

Setting the languageAs standard, Audio 15 accepts the languageset in the on-board computer. You can alsoset the language independently of the on-board computer.

i You must set the language of thenavigation system separately.

X Press the i button.X Select SettingsSettings.X Select LanguageLanguage.The display shows a list of availablelanguages. The# dot indicates thecurrently set language.

X Select the desired language.The display texts of Audio 15 are shown inthe selected language.

OrX Select Synchronize LanguagesSynchronize Languages.The display texts of Audio 15 are shown inthe language selected for the on-boardcomputer display.

X To exit system settings: press the $or Õ button.

Switching audio fadeout on/offThis function can only be switched on if theoptional navigation module is installed. Audiofadeout reduces the volume of other audiosources, such as the radio, when you receivea navigation message.X Press the i button.X Select SettingsSettings.

X Select Audio Fadeout for NavAudio Fadeout for NavInstructionInstruction.

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X Switch the function on O or off ª usingthe control knob.


Rear view camera

Safety notes! Objects that are not at ground levelappear further away than they actually are,for example:Rthe bumper of the vehicle parked behindRthe drawbar of a trailerRthe ball coupling of a trailer tow hitchRthe tail-end of a truckRslanted postsOnly use the camera guide lines fororientation. Do not get any closer toobjects than the lowest horizontal guideline. You may otherwise damage yourvehicle and/or the object.

The rear view camera is only an aid. It cannotreplace your own awareness of theimmediate surroundings. You are responsiblefor safe maneuvering and parking. Whenmaneuvering and parking, make sure thatthere are no persons, animals or objects inthe maneuvering area.Under the following circumstances, the rearview camera will not function, or will functionin a limited manner:Rthere is very heavy rain, snow or fogRat night or when the vehicle is in very darkplacesRif the camera is exposed to very bright lightRif the area is lit by fluorescent light or LEDlighting (the display may flicker)Rif there is a sudden change in temperature,e.g. when driving into a heated garage inwinter

Rif the camera lens is dirty or obstructedRthe rear of the vehicle is damaged. In thiscase, have the camera position and settingchecked at a qualified specialist workshop.

Rear view camera operationIf your vehicle is equipped with a rear viewcamera, the image from the rear view camerais relayed to the display when you engagereverse gear. Guide lines in the display(depending on the vehicle's equipment) helpyou with backing up.The rear view camera is only active when theignition is switched on.

Static guide linesDepending on the vehicle's equipment, therear view camera image displays static guidelines. These guide lines assist you withbacking up.The static guidelines have the followingmeanings:

i Please note that all the data isapproximate.

: Distance from the rear of the vehicle,10 ft (3 m)

; Vehicle width (to outer edge of wheels)= Vehicle width including exterior mirrors? Vehicle center mark (e.g. to improve

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A Distance from the rear of the vehicle,10 in (0.25 m)

B Distance from the rear of the vehicle,3 ft (1 m)

Deactivating the rear view cameraWhen you shift out of reverse gear, the rearview camera is automatically deactivatedafter 15 seconds. Additionally, you candeactivate it manually.X Press the Ø, $, Õ, %, i or% button.

OrX Select% in the menu bar.The display shows the previous view.

Activating the rear view camera imagewhen driving forwardsThis function is available for the Sprinter.i When driving forwards, the display showsno guide lines.

X Press the i button for longer than twoseconds.The display shows the rear view cameraimage.

OrX Press the i button.X Press the: button repeatedly until themenu bar is selected.

X Select CameraCamera.The display shows the rear view cameraimage without guide lines.

Resetting to factory settingsYou can reset the settings of Audio 15 to thefactory settings. This will delete all personaldata (station memory, phone book etc.).i Resetting to factory settings is usefulwhen you sell the vehicle, for example.

X Press the i button.X Select SettingsSettings.

X Select ResetReset.A prompt appears in the display askingwhether the data should be deleted.

X To delete: select YesYes.The display shows a further prompt.

X Confirm the second prompt with YesYes aswell.Audio 15 is reset and restarted.

OrX To cancel the deleting process: selectNoNo.Audio 15 is not reset.

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Important safety notes ....................... 22Becker® MAP PILOT navigationmodule ................................................. 22GPS (Global Positioning System) ....... 22Preparing navigation .......................... 22

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Navigatio

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Important safety notes


The navigation system calculates the route tothe destination without taking account of thefollowing, for example:Rtraffic lightsRstop and give way signsRparking or stopping restrictionsRroad narrowingRother road and traffic rules and regulationsThe navigation system may provide incorrectnavigation announcements if thesurroundings do not correspond to the dataon the digital map. For example, a route mayhave been diverted or the direction of a one-way street may have changed.For this reason, you must always observeroad and traffic rules and regulations duringyour journey. Road and traffic rules andregulations always have priority over thesystem's driving recommendations.

Becker® MAP PILOT navigationmodule

With the Becker® MAP PILOT navigationmodule, you can upgrade Audio 15 to a fully-fledged navigation system.Further information can be found underhttp://www.beckermappilot.com.

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Position finding and route guidance takeplace using GPS (Global Positioning System).For this purpose, the navigation module hasan integrated GPS receiver that receives thesatellite signals and determines yourgeographical location.

i Without GPS reception, route guidance isnot possible.

Preparing navigation

Inserting the navigation moduleX Open the glove box.X Insert the navigation module into thedevice holder.The battery built into the navigationmodulestarts charging when the vehicle ignition isswitched on.

X Remove the catch on the front side of thedevice holder.This way, the navigationmodule is secured,as well as protected against theft.

X Close the glove box.

Switching on the navigation systemX Press the ß button.OrX Press the9 button repeatedly until themain menu bar is selected.

X Select NaviNavi.The display shows the main menu of thenavigation system.i If the battery was completely discharged,it takes up to 1 minute before thenavigation system is ready.

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Selecting radio .................................... 24Selecting a station .............................. 24Storing stations ................................... 24Switching wavebands ......................... 26Operating the radio using the mul-tifunction steering wheel ................... 26Traffic program priority (TA) .............. 27

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Radio

Selecting radio

X Press the $ button.You will hear the last station selected.

Selecting a station

Station searchX Press theE orF button briefly.You will hear the next receivable station.

Setting stations manuallyX Press and hold theE orF buttonuntil the desired position has beenreached.You will hear the selected station, if it isreceivable.

Setting the frequency manually

X Press the l button.X Using thex tos number keys, enterdesired frequency:.

OrX Press the: button repeatedly until themenu bar is selected.

X Select RadioRadio.The display shows the Radio menu.

X Select Enter FrequencyEnter Frequency.X Using thex tos number keys, enterdesired frequency:.

i You can only enter frequencies which liewithin the selected waveband(Y page 26).

Storing stations

Storing stations manually using thenumber keypadYou can save the current station.

X Press and hold a number key from x tos until the display shows the number infront of the station frequency or stationname:.The station is stored under the selectedpreset.

Storing stations manually using thestation listYou can store the current station in thestation list.X Press the: button repeatedly until themenu bar is selected.

X Select PresetsPresets.The display shows a list of the storedstations. The# dot indicates the currentstation.

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X Select the preset where the station is to bestored.

X To save the station: press and hold thecontrol knob until the station frequency orthe station name is shown in the list.Audio 15 continues to play the station.

Storing stations automaticallyYou can automatically assign 10 presets withreceivable stations from the selectedwaveband. The order is determined byreception quality.

i Previously stored stations from thiswaveband will be lost.

X Press the $ button to select the desiredwaveband.



X Select AutostoreAutostore.Audio 15 searches for the 10 stations withthe best reception and stores them.

X To cancel the storing process: selectCancelCancel during the storing process.Audio 15 cancels the automatic storingprocess.

X To exit the menu: select one of the storedstations in the list.Audio 15 plays the selected station.

OrX Press the% button.

i If the process is interrupted by a trafficreport, you must repeat it.

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Calling up stored stations

Calling up stations using the numberkeypadX Press the $ button to select the desiredwaveband.

X Briefly press a number button from x tos.You will hear the station stored in theselected preset, if it is receivable.

Calling up stations using the station listX Press the $ button to select the desiredwaveband.



X Select the desired station.You will hear the station stored in theselected preset, if it is receivable.

Calling up a station using the controlknobX Press the $ button to select the desiredwaveband.

X Select the display/selection windowX Select the desired stored station using thecontrol knob.You will hear the station stored in theselected preset, if it is receivable.

Switching wavebands

Audio 15 can receive the followingwavebands:

Waveband Frequency

FM (VHF) 87.7 – 107.9 MHz

MW (medium wave) 530 – 1710 kHz

X Press the $ button repeatedly until thedisplay shows the desired waveband.


X Select the current waveband (e.g FMFM).The display shows a list of wavebands. A# dot indicates the current waveband.

X Select the desired waveband.Audio 15 switches waveband and plays thelast station selected.

Operating the radio using themultifunction steering wheel

You can call up saved stations using themultifunction steering wheel.

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X Press the $ button.Radio mode is selected.

X Select RadioRadiowith theU orV buttonon the multifunction steering wheel.The on-board computer display shows thewaveband and the station name/frequencyof the selected station.

X Use the9 or: button on themultifunction steering wheel to call up theprevious or next stored station.

Traffic program priority (TA)

TA functionIf you listen to a station without traffic reportsor another audio source, Audio 15 can switchto a station with traffic reports for theduration of one traffic report. This TA functionis also possible when the system is muted.

i Traffic program priority is only available inthe FM waveband. Stations whichbroadcast traffic announcements aremarked TATA in the status bar.i Telephone conversations and navigationannouncements are not interrupted.

Activating/deactivating the TAfunctionX Press and hold the8 button until thedisplay shows TATA in the status bar.


X Select RadioRadio.X Select TATA.X Activate O or deactivate ª the TAfunction as required.

X To exit the menu: press the% button.i If the TA function is switched on, you willsee the TATA symbol in the status bar.

i You can also activate/deactivate the TAfunction in the SD, USB, AUX and BT audiomenus.

Adjusting the volume of trafficreportsX Turn the volume control right or left duringa traffic report.i The setting also applies for followingtraffic reports.

Interrupting a traffic reportX Briefly press any button except the qbutton during the traffic report.

i The next traffic report can be heard again.

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G WARNINGHandling discs while driving may distract youfrom traffic conditions. You could also losecontrol of the vehicle. There is a risk of anaccident.Handle discs only when the vehicle isstationary.

Inserting/ejecting an SD memorycard

Inserting an SD memory cardX Insert the SD memory card into the SD slotwith the contacts at the front and facingdownwards.Audio 15 automatically activates SD modeand loads the files. The display showsReading Memory Card...Reading Memory Card....i If Audio 15 cannot find any readable fileson the SD memory card, the display showsNo Playable FilesNo Playable Files. Information onreadable file formats can be found in thetechnical data (Y page 60).

Ejecting an SD memory cardX Press the SD memory card.Audio 15 ejects the SD memory card.

X Remove the SD memory card.

Connecting a USB device

The port for USB devices is located in thestowage compartment on the driver's side ofthe instrument panel.

X Connect the USB device to the USB port inthe correct position.Audio 15 automatically activates USBmode and loads the files. The display showsReading USB device...Reading USB device...i If Audio 15 cannot find any readable fileson the USB device, the display shows NoNoPlayablePlayable FilesFiles. Information on readablefile formats can be found in the technicaldata (Y page 60).

i Due to the wide range of USB devicesavailable on the market, playback cannotbe guaranteed for all USB device brands.Information about suitable USB devicescan be obtained from an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center.

Selecting the SD function

X Press the Õ button repeatedly, until thedisplay in the menu bar shows SDSD.Playback starts.

Alternatively, you can select the SD functionin the main menu bar.X Press the9 button repeatedly until themain menu bar is selected.

X Select AudioAudio.The display shows all available audiosources in a selection list.

X Select SDSD.Playback starts.

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You can also select the SD functionaccordingly when the USB, AUX or BT Audiofunction is active.X Press thej button.OrX Press the: button repeatedly until themenu bar is selected.

X Select MediaMedia.The display shows all available audiosources in a selection list.

X Select SDSD.Playback starts.i If there is already an SD memory cardinserted, you can see the name of the SDmemory card instead of SDSD.

: Playback time; Track name= Folder name? Current playback option (no display when

playing in "normal track order")A ArtistB Type of data carrier (SD memory card)C Track number

Selecting the USB function

X Press the Õ button repeatedly, until thedisplay in the menu bar shows USBUSB.Playback starts.

Alternatively, you can select the USB functionin the main menu bar.X Press the9 button repeatedly until themain menu bar is selected.


X Select USBUSB.Playback starts.

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X Select USBUSB.Playback starts.

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playing in "normal track order")A ArtistB Type of data carrier (SD memory card)C Track number

Selecting a track

Selecting a track by skipping to atrackX Press theE orF button.Audio 15 plays the previous track again orthe next track.

i The following principles apply to the skipback function:

RIf the track has been playing for less than8 seconds, playback moves back to thestart of the previous track.RIf the track has been playing for morethan 8 seconds, playback moves back tothe start of the current track.

i If you have selected random playback(Y page 34), a random selection followsas the next track.

Selecting a track with the controlknobX Turn the control knob clockwise or counter-clockwise.Audio 15 plays the previous track again orthe next track.i If you have selected random playback(Y page 34), a random selection followsas the next track.

Selecting a track in the track listX Press the: button repeatedly until themenu bar is selected.

X Select MusicMusic.X Select FolderFolder.The display shows the track list of the folderin which the track currently playing can befound. The# dot indicates the currentlyplaying track.

X Select the desired track.Audio 15 plays the selected track.

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Selecting a track by track number

X Press the l button.X Using the number keysx tos, enterdesired track number:.Audio 15 plays the selected track.i You can only enter numbers of trackswhich are in the folder currently beingplayed.

Fast forward/rewindX Press and hold theE orF button.The current title plays quickly backwards orforwards.

Changing folders


X Select MusicMusic.X Select FolderFolder.The display shows the track list of the folderin which the track currently playing can befound. The# dot indicates the trackcurrently playing.

X Press the% button.The display shows a list of folders on thefirst level. A# dot indicates the folder inwhich the track currently playing can befound.

X Select the desired folder.X Select the track in the folder.Audio 15 plays the selected track andcloses the folder structure.

You can navigate through the folder structureof the SD memory card/USB device asfollows:

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9 and:button,turning the controlknob

Moves within thefolder level

= or% button Jumps one folderlevel higher

Pressing the controlknob

Opens a folder/selects a track

; Exits the SD/USBmenu

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X Select PlaylistsPlaylists.The display shows playlists saved on the SDmemory card/USB device.

X Select the desired playlist.Audio 15 shows a list of titles associatedwith this playlist.

X Select the title with which the playlistshould start.Audio 15 plays the selected track andcloses the list.

Selecting track playback options

You may select from the following trackplayback options:

Playbackoption

Operation

Normal tracksequence

You hear the tracks in thesame order as they arestored on the SD memorycard/USB device.

Randomtracks

All the tracks on the SDmemory card/USB deviceare played in a randomorder.

Randomfolder

All tracks in the selectedfolder and sub-folders areplayed in random order.

X Selecting the SD/USB menu: pressthe: button repeatedly until the menubar is selected.

X Select SDSD/USBUSB.The currently selected playback option isindicated by the# dot.

X To select a playback option: selectNormal Track SequenceNormal Track Sequence, RandomRandomTracksTracks or Random FolderRandom Folder.You will hear the tracks in the selectedplayback option.i Depending on the active randomplayback mode, the RandomRandom symbol isshown in the status line in front of thefolder, SD card or USB device symbols.

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Selecting an active partition (USBonly)

If the USB device is partitioned, this functionis available. Up to 4 partitions (primary, FATor FAT32 format) are supported.X Selecting the USB menu: pressthe: button repeatedly until the menubar is selected.

X Select USBUSB.X Select Select Active PartitionSelect Active Partition.

Displaying metadata

There are two ways of displaying the namesof the tracks:Rwith the names stored in the metadata ofthe trackRwith the file namesX Press the: button repeatedly until themenu bar is selected.

X Select SDSD/USBUSB.

X Select Display MetadataDisplay Metadata.X Using the control knob, switch the functionas desired, on O or off ª.

X To exit the menu: press the% button.

Displaying information about thetracks played

You can display information stored in themetadata of a track that is currently playing.

X Press the m button.The display shows the folder name and titlefor approximately 3 seconds.

Operating the SD/USB function usingthe multifunction steering wheel

You can call up the previous or next track inthe current folder using the multifunctionsteering wheel.

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X Using the Õ button in Audio 15, selectthe SD/USB function.

X Using theU orV button on themultifunction steering wheel, select theSDSD/USBUSB display.The track currently playing is shown on thedisplay of the on-board computer.

X Select the previous or next track using the9 or: button on the multifunctionsteering wheel.

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Observe the legal requirements of thecountry in which you are currently driving.

Conditions

Using Audio 15, you can use the followingfunctions via Bluetooth®:Rmake a phone call using a mobile phoneRplay an audio file via an audio deviceTo use the Bluetooth® function of Audio 15,the following conditions need to be met:Ryou need a mobile phone or audio devicewith Bluetooth®Rthe mobile phone or audio device must belocated inside the vehicle in the vicinity ofAudio 15Rthe Bluetooth® function of Audio 15 isswitched on (Y page 38)Rthe Bluetooth® function of the mobilephone or audio device is switched onRthe audio device must support the A2DPand AVRCP audio profiles

i Information on the Bluetooth® mobilephones and devices recommended byMercedes-Benz is available from qualifiedspecialist workshops.

Activating/deactivating theBluetooth® function

X Press the i button.X Press the: button repeatedly until themenu bar is selected.

X Select SettingsSettings.

X To activate: select ActivateActivate BluetoothBluetooth.The display shows the O symbol. TheBluetooth® function is activated.

X To deactivate: press the control knobagain.The display shows the ª symbol. TheBluetooth® function is deactivated.

X To exit the menu: press the% button.i The Bluetooth® function will remainactive until you deactivate it again. If youswitch Audio 15 off, the existingBluetooth® connection is disconnected.The call can be continued on the mobilephone.

Telephone

Selecting the telephone functionX Press the % button.OrX Press the; button.Or

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X Press the9 button repeatedly until themain menu bar is selected.

X Select TelTel.The display shows the telephone mainmenu.

: Network provider of mobile phonecurrently connected

; Signal strength of mobile phone network= = or; receiver symbol? Bluetooth® name of the currently

connected mobile phoneA Displays call listsB Calls up other functionsC Displays the phone bookD Character bar

Pairing/unpairing a mobile phone

What does pairing mean?When pairing, an authorized connection isestablished between Audio 15 and a mobilephone. Your mobile phone must be visible.Information on how to make your mobilephone visible can be found in the operatinginstructions of your mobile phone.If Audio 15 and your mobile phone are paired,they will connect automatically as soon asthere is a Bluetooth® connection.

i Audio 15 saves the pairing data of up to10 mobile phones. If an additional mobilephone is coupled, Audio 15 overwrites thepairing data for the mobile phone that has

not been connected to it for the longestperiod of time.

There are two ways of pairing:RBluetooth® pairing: Audio 15 searches forthe mobile phone and starts the pairingprocessRBluetooth® external: the mobile phonesearches for Audio 15 and starts the pairingprocess

Pairing a mobile phone via Bluetooth®

X Press the % button.X Press the: button repeatedly until themenu bar is selected.

X Select TelephoneTelephone.X Select Connect PhonesConnect Phones.X Select UpdateUpdate.Audio 15 searches for mobile phoneswithin range for a certain period of time.If at least one mobile phone is found, thedisplay shows the Bluetooth® name of themobile phone.If Audio 15 does not find a mobile phone,the Search for Bluetooth devicesSearch for Bluetooth devicesfailedfailed message is shown in the display.

X To search again: select UpdateUpdate.

X Select the desired mobile phone using thecontrol knob.The display shows the input menu for thepasskey.

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X Enter an easy to remember, four digitnumber using the x tos numberkeys.

X To confirm the entry: select OKOK.OrX Select four digits in the number bar usingthe control knob.

X Select OKOK.The mobile phone is authorized.

X Select Bluetooth® device name MBBluetooth on the mobile phone.

X Enter the four digit number selectedpreviously on the mobile phone, andconfirm.

X Confirm possible prompts using the mobilephone.The Authorization successful.Authorization successful.message is shown in the display. You willsee the Bluetooth® name of the mobilephone in the display/selection window.

i When the Authorization failed.Authorization failed.message is displayed, you may haveexceeded the prescribed time period.Repeat the procedure.

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X Select TelephoneTelephone.

X Select Connect PhonesConnect Phones.The UpdateUpdate message is shown in thedisplay.

X Select the list symbol next to the entryusing the; button.


X Select External AuthorizationExternal Authorization.X Start the Bluetooth® scan process on themobile phone.

X Select Bluetooth® device name MBBluetooth on the mobile phone.A prompt appears in the display askingwhether the mobile phone should beauthorized.

X To authorize: select YesYes.The mobile phone is authorized.

X Enter an easy to remember, four digitnumber using the x tos numberkeys.

X Select OKOK.Or


X Select four digits in the number bar usingthe control knob.

X Select OKOK.X Enter the number selected previously onthe mobile phone, and confirm.

X Confirm possible prompts using the mobilephone.The Authorization successful.Authorization successful.message is shown in the display. You willsee the Bluetooth® name of the mobilephone in the display/selection window.i When the Authorization failed.Authorization failed.message is displayed, you may haveexceeded the prescribed time period.Repeat the procedure.

Reconnecting a mobile phoneAudio 15 always searches for the lastconnected mobile phone. If the lastconnected mobile phone cannot beconnected, Audio 15 searches for the mobilephone that was connected prior to that.

Connecting another mobile phoneIf you have paired more than one mobilephone, you can switch between the individualphones.i You can only switch to another authorizedphone if you are not currentlymaking a call.Audio 15 can only be connected to onemobile phone at any one time.


X Select TelephoneTelephone.X Select Connect PhonesConnect Phones.The display shows all paired mobilephones. The mobile phone currentlyconnected is indicated by the# dot.

X Select the phone that you wish to connect.Audio 15 searches for the mobile phone. Ifit finds a mobile phone, it is connected.

Displaying the Bluetooth® details of amobile phoneX Press the % button.X Press the: button repeatedly until themenu bar is selected.

X Select TelephoneTelephone.X Select Connect PhonesConnect Phones.The display shows all paired mobilephones. The mobile phone currentlyconnected is indicated by the# dot.

X Select themobile phone, whose details youwant to display.

X Use the; button to select the icon nextto the entry.

X Select DetailsDetails.The display shows the followinginformation on the selected mobile phone:RBluetooth® nameRBluetooth® address

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X To exit the detailed view: press the% button.

Unpairing a mobile phoneX Press the % button.X Press the: button repeatedly until themenu bar is selected.

X Select TelephoneTelephone.X Select Connect PhonesConnect Phones.The display shows all paired mobilephones. The currently connected mobilephone is indicated by the# dot.

X Select the mobile phone that you want tounpair.


X Select DeleteDelete.A prompt appears in the display askingwhether the mobile phone should be de-authorized.

X To unpair: select YesYes.The mobile phone is unpaired from Audio15. Bluetooth® access to thismobile phoneis deleted.

X To cancel the unpairing process: selectNoNo.The mobile phone is not unpaired fromAudio 15. You have canceled the process.

Using the telephone

Accepting and ending a callWhen you receive a call, youwill hear a ringingtone via the Audio 15 loudspeakers. Thephone number of the caller is shown in thedisplay, if it is not withheld.i If the mobile phone supports it, theringtone of the mobile phone is played tosignal an incoming call. Otherwise, you willhear the ringtone specified by Audio 15.

X To accept a call: press the; button onthe Audio 15 control panel or multifunctionsteering wheel.

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X Select AcceptAccept in the display.The call is played over the Audio 15loudspeakers. Audio 15 mutes the activeaudio source.

X Use the control knob to adjust the callvolume, if desired.

X To end a call: press the= button on theAudio 15 control panel or multifunctionsteering wheel.Audio 15 plays the active audio sourceagain.

Rejecting a callX Press the= button on the Audio 15control panel or on the multifunctionsteering wheel.

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X Select RejectReject in the display.Audio 15 plays the current audio sourceagain.

Making a call

Entering a phone number using thenumber keysX Press the % button.

X Enter the desired phone number using thex tos number keys and the lbutton.i Notes on the l button:Rto enter **: press the l button once.Rto enter ++: press the l button twicewithin 1.5 seconds.

X To delete individual digits: press theí button.

X To delete the entire numericalsequence: press and hold theí buttonuntil the entire numerical sequence isdeleted.

OrX Press the= button.X To finish the entry andmake a call: pressthe; button on Audio 15 or on themultifunction steering wheel.This initiates dialing.

Entering a phone number using thecontrol knobYou can also enter a phone number via thedisplay using the control knob.

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X Press the % button.The entry line is selected.

X Select and confirm the digits of the phonenumber with the control knob.

X To delete individual digits: selectr.X To delete the entire numericalsequence: selectr repeatedly until theentire numerical sequence is deleted.

OrX Select=.X To finish the entry and make a call:select;.This initiates dialing.

Calling a contact from the telephone bookIt is also possible to call contacts from yourtelephone book (Y page 48).

Canceling dialingX Press the= button when dialing.OrX Select= in the display.Audio 15 plays the active audio sourceagain.

RedialingX Press the % button.X Press the; button.The display shows the most recently dialedphone numbers.

X Select the desired phone number.X Press the; button.This initiates dialing.

Switching thehands-free systemon/offYou can switch the hands-free function on oroff during a call.i When making a call, instead of CallCallListsLists, the display shows MicrophoneMicrophoneOffOff or Microphone OnMicrophone On in the menu bar.


X To switch on: select Microphone OnMicrophone On.The The microphone is onThe microphone is on messageappears briefly in the display. TheQsymbol disappears from the display/selection window.

X To switch off: select Microphone OffMicrophone Off.The The microphone is offThe microphone is off messageappears briefly in the display and theQsymbol appears in the display/selectionwindow.


Accepting/rejecting a waiting callIf you receive an incoming call while alreadymaking a call, the display shows the incomingcall. You also hear a tone.i The call waiting function is only availableif it is supported and has been activated bythe mobile phone network provider.

X To accept: press the; button.OrX Press the rotary knob/pushbutton.You are connected to the new party. Theprevious call is ended.

X To reject: press the= button.OrX Select RejectReject in the display.The waiting call is rejected.

Transferring a call

From the hands-free system to themobilephonei If you wish to continue a call in privatemode, you will need to perform thenecessary steps on the mobile phone (seethe mobile phone operating instructions).

From the mobile phone to the hands-freesystemi If you wish to continue a call using Audio15, you will need to perform the necessarysteps on the mobile phone (see the mobilephone operating instructions).

Setting the reception and transmissionvolumeIf a mobile phone is connected, you canoptimize the reception and transmissionvolumes – even during a call. Inquire aboutthe best possible settings at an authorizedSprinter Dealer.i If reception and transmission volumeshave been incorrectly set, call quality maybe impaired.


X Select PhonePhone.X Select Adjust VolumeAdjust Volume.

X Select Reception VolumeReception Volume orTransmission VolumeTransmission Volume.The display shows the correspondingvolume, including the current and previoussetting.

X Select the desired volume (-2-2 to +2+2).X To exit the menu: press the% buttontwice.

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: Phone book entry

It is possible to accept, end and reject callsusing the multifunction steering wheel. Youcan also make calls from your telephonebook.X Press the % button on Audio 15.X Press theU orV button on themultifunction steering wheel to select theTelTel display.

X To accept a call: press the; button.X To end a call: press the= button.X To reject a call: press the= button.X To call up the telephone book: call up thetelephone book on Audio 15(Y page 47).

X Select the desired phone number by usingthe9 or: button.

X Press the; button.This initiates dialing.

Using call lists

IntroductionYou can make calls via one of the followingcall lists:Rreceived calls (accepted and missed calls)Rdialed numbers

i Telephone book entries and call lists ofmobile phones with PBAP (PhonebookAccess Profile) are only available if themobile phone is connected to Audio 15. Ifyou connect a different mobile phone, youwill automatically see its telephone book

entries and call lists. Those of the previousmobile phone connected are no longeravailable.

What is PBAP?PBAP stands for Phonebook Access Profileand refers to the possibility of transferringtelephone book entries and call lists from themobile phone to Audio 15.Audio 15 supports this profile. Whether youcan transfer the information mentioneddepends on your mobile phone:RBluetooth® phones with Bluetooth® profilePBAP: telephone book entries and call listsare transferred automatically if Audio 15and the mobile phone are connected toeach other.RBluetooth® telephone without PBAPBluetooth® profile: telephone book entriesand call lists are not transferred.

Selecting a phone number from the calllistsX Press the % button.X Press the: button repeatedly until themenu bar is selected.

X Select Call ListsCall Lists.

X To view received calls: select CallsCallsReceivedReceived.


OrX To view calls made: select CallsCallsDialedDialed.The name and phone number of the chosenlist is shown in the display.i Missed calls are identified in the CallsCallsReceivedReceived list by theá symbol, locatedbefore the name or number.

X Select the desired entry.X Press the; button.OrX Press the rotary knob/pushbutton.This initiates dialing.i You can also select the Calls DialedCalls Dialedcall list from the telephone main menu bypressing the; button.

Deleting call listsYou cannot delete call lists in Audio 15 .

Using the phone book

IntroductionIf your mobile phone allows contacts to bedownloaded via PBAP (Phonebook AccessProfile), the mobile phone's telephone bookis automatically transferred to Audio 15 whenthey connect.

i The telephone book is only available foras long as the mobile phone is connected.

Calling up the phone bookX Press the % button.The entry line is selected.

X Select NameName.The display shows the telephone book.Entries are sorted alphabetically bysurname.

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Calling a contact from the telephonebookX Call up the telephone book.

X To find a contact: enter the initial letter ofthe desired contact by using thel tos number keys.The selection window skips to the firstcontact with this initial letter.

X Select the person you wish to call from theselection list.

X To call: press the; button.OrX Press the rotary knob/pushbutton.If several phone numbers are stored for onecontact, a list of these phone numbersappears.

X Select the desired phone number.X Press the; button again.OrX Press the control knob again.This initiates dialing.

Displaying contact detailsX Call up the telephone book.X Select the desired entry using the controlknob.



X Select DetailsDetails.The display shows the contact details of theentry chosen.

X To close the detailed display: press the% button.

X Press the% button again.The display shows the telephone bookagain.

X To exit the telephone book: press the% again.

Deleting/editing contactsYou cannot edit or delete contactstransferred onto Audio 15.

Using speed dialIf you have assigned phone numbers tospeed-dial keys on your mobile phone, thesemay also be used on Audio 15.i This access is only possible if it issupported by your mobile phone.


X Press the x tos number keyassigned to the entry for longer than 2seconds.The display shows the telephone mainmenu with the selected entry. This initiatesdialing.

Bluetooth® audio

Selecting the Bluetooth® audiofunctionX Press the Õ button repeatedly until BTBTAudioAudio is shown in the menu bar in thedisplay.

Alternatively, you can select the Bluetooth®audio function via the main menu bar.X Press the9 button repeatedly until themain menu bar is selected.


X Select BT AudioBT Audio.You can also specifically choose theBluetooth® audio function if the SD, USB orAUX function is active.X Press then button.OrX Press the: button repeatedly until themenu bar is selected.


X Select Bluetooth AudioBluetooth Audio.i If a Bluetooth® audio device is alreadyconnected, you will see its name instead ofBT AudioBT Audio.

: Track/artist; Current playback option (no display when

playing in "normal track order")= Name of the audio equipment? StartsM or stops¯ playbackA Data medium position in the list of audio

sourcesB Data medium type (Bluetooth® audio)

Pairing/unpairing an audio device

What does pairing mean?When pairing, an authorized connection isestablished between Audio 15 and an audiodevice. Your audio device must be visible.Information on how to make your audiodevice visible can be found in the operatinginstructions of your audio device.

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i Audio 15 saves the pairing data of up to10 audio devices. If an additional audiodevice is coupled, Audio 15 overwrites thepairing data for the audio device that hasnot been connected to it for the longestperiod of time.

There are two ways of pairing:RBluetooth® pairing: Audio 15 searches forthe audio device and starts the pairingprocessRBluetooth® external: the audio devicesearches for Audio 15 and starts the pairingprocess

i If you pair a mobile phone as an audiodevice, it is automatically paired as amobile phone as well, as long as yourmobile phone supports this.

Pairing an audio device via Bluetooth®

X Select the Bluetooth® audio function.X Press the: button repeatedly until themenu bar is selected.

X Select BT AudioBT Audio.X Select Bluetooth Device ListBluetooth Device List.X Carry out further steps as described forpairing a mobile phone (Y page 39).

Pairing an audio device externally viaBluetooth®

X Select the Bluetooth® audio function.X Press the: button repeatedly until themenu bar is selected.

X Select BT AudioBT Audio.X Select Bluetooth Device ListBluetooth Device List.X Carry out further steps as described forpairing a mobile phone (Y page 40).

Reconnecting an audio deviceAudio 15 connects automatically to aBluetooth® audio device in the followingcases:Rboth previously connected mobile phoneswere used as audio devicesRthe mobile phones establishes theconnection automatically

i Audio 15 does not connect automaticallyto an audio device that does not have atelephone function, even if this was the lastBluetooth® device connected.

X To reconnect an audio device withouta telephone function: select theBluetooth® audio function.If no audio device is connected, the NoNoBluetooth Audio Device ConnectedBluetooth Audio Device Connectedmessage appears in the display.

X Use the: or9 button to selectConnect Last DeviceConnect Last Device.

X Press the rotary knob/pushbutton.Audio 15 searches for the audio device. Ifit finds an audio device, it is connected.

Connecting another audio deviceIf you have paired more than one audiodevice, you can switch between the individualdevices.X Select the Bluetooth® audio function.X Select BT AudioBT Audio using the: button.

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X Select Bluetooth Device ListBluetooth Device List.The display shows all paired audio devices.The audio device currently connected isindicated by the# dot.

X Select the audio device that you want toconnect.Audio 15 searches for the audio device. Ifit finds an audio device, it is connected.

Displaying audio device detailsX Select the Bluetooth® audio function.X Press the: button repeatedly until themenu bar is selected.

X Select BT AudioBT Audio.


X Select the audio device, whose details youwant to display.

X Use the; button to select the icon nextto the entry.

X Select DetailsDetails.The display shows the followinginformation on the selected audio device:RBluetooth® nameRBluetooth® addressRavailabilityRauthorization status

X To exit the detailed view: press the% button.

Unpairing an audio deviceX Select the Bluetooth® audio function.X Press the: button repeatedly until themenu bar is selected.



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Starting/stopping playbackX Press the: button repeatedly until themenu bar is selected.

X To start playback: selectM in the menubar.Playback starts.

X To stop playback: select¯ in the menubar.Playback stops.

Interrupting playbacki Not all Bluetooth® audio devices supportthis function.

X Press the8 button.The sound is switched off. Playback is alsostopped on the audio device.

Starting playback after a pauseIf the Bluetooth® connection breaks, the NoNoBluetooth Audio Device ConnectedBluetooth Audio Device Connectedmessage appears in the display. The searchfor available audio devices begins.i When the search has ended, the audiodevice can be reconnected.

X Select Connect Last DeviceConnect Last Device.Playback starts immediately if the audiodevice permits it.

X If the Bluetooth Audio Device PausedBluetooth Audio Device Pausedmessage is shown in the display, startplayback manually.

Selecting a tracki Not all Bluetooth® audio devices supportthis function.

X Press theC/D button.You will hear the previous/next track.

Selecting a playback optionYou may select from the following trackplayback options:

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Normal tracksequence

Tracks are played in thesame order as they arestored on the Bluetooth®audio device.

Randomtracks

All the tracks on theBluetooth® audio deviceare played in randomorder.

i Not all Bluetooth® audio devices supportthis function.


X Select BT AudioBT Audio.The playback option currently selected isindicated by the# dot.

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X To select a playback option: selectNormal Track SequenceNormal Track Sequence or RandomRandomTracksTracks.You will hear the tracks in the desiredplayback option. If you have selectedRandomRandom TracksTracks, the display in the display/selection window shows RandomRandom in front ofthe symbol for the audio device.


Increasing the volumeIf you play audio files from an audio device, itis possible that the volume may need to besignificantly increased. You can thereforeselect from two volume options:

Volumeoption

Operation

Standard The audio device is playedat normal volume.

Boost The audio device isamplified.

i The varying volumes of audio sources canmean that system messages (e.g. trafficand navigation announcements) are playedat a noticeably increased volume. Ifnecessary, please deactivate the systemmessages or adjust their volume manually.



X Select VolumeVolume.The current volume option is identified bythe# dot.

X To select the volume option: selectStandardStandard or BoostBoost.You have set the volume option.


Operating an audio device using themultifunction steering wheelYou can call up the previous or next track inthe current folder using the multifunctionsteering wheel.

X Select Audio 15 via the BT Audio function.X Using theU orV button on themultifunction steering wheel, select theBTBT display.The on-board computer display showstrack currently being played;.

X Call up the previous or next track using the9 or: button on the multifunctionsteering wheel.


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G WARNINGHandling discs while driving may distract youfrom traffic conditions. You could also losecontrol of the vehicle. There is a risk of anaccident.Handle discs only when the vehicle isstationary.

Connecting an external device

You may connect an external device and playit back via the loudspeakers. The AUX jackintended for this purpose (3.5 mm stereoaudio jack) is located in the stowagecompartment on the driver's side of thedashboard.X Connect an external device to the AUXjack.i An adapter cable is required for the AUXjack.

i If you connect an external device, Audio15 does not automatically switch over tothe AUX function.

Selecting the AUX function

X Press the Õ button repeatedly, until thedisplay in the menu bar shows AUXAUX.Audio 15 plays the external device andproduces sound through the loudspeakersagain.

Alternatively, you can select the AUX functionin the main menu bar.X Press the9 button repeatedly until themain menu bar is selected.


X Select AUXAUX.You can also select the AUX functionaccordingly when the SD, USB or BT Audiofunction is active.X Press them button.OrX Press the: button repeatedly until themenu bar is selected.


X Select AUXAUX.

Increasing the volume

If you connect an external device via itsheadphones jack, it may be the case that thevolume must be increased significantly. Youcan therefore select from two volumeoptions:

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Operation

Standard The external device isplayed back at a normalvolume.

Boost The external device isplayed back louder.

i External devices may have differentvolumes, which can mean that systemmessages such as traffic announcementsand navigation system announcements aremuch louder. If necessary, pleasedeactivate the system messages or adjusttheir volume manually.


X Select VolumeVolume.The current volume option is identified bythe# dot.

X To select the volume option: selectStandardStandard or BoostBoost.You have set the volume option.

X Set the Audio 15 volume to an averagevalue.

X Connect the external device and select theAUX function.

X Increase the volume of the externalequipment as much as possible withoutdistortion.

X Set the desired Audio 15 volume.

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Requirements for SD memory cards/USB devices

SD memory cards

Model SD, SDHC

Capacity 32 GB

Format FAT/FAT32

i SD memory cards are available in manydifferent sizes. Therefore, it cannot beguaranteed that playback is possible withevery SD memory card.

USB devicesThe following USB devices are supported:RUSB sticksRUSB hard drivesRcertain MP3 players

Model USB 2.0

Format FAT/FAT32, maximumof 4 primary partitions

Hard drive size 2.54 cm (1 in)4.57 cm (1.8 in)6.35 cm (2.5 in)

Hard drive: start-up/permanentcurrent, max.(with separatepower supply, ifnecessary)

800 mA

i USB devices are available in manydifferent sizes. Therefore, it cannot beguaranteed that playback is possible withevery USB device.

i Do not use a USB extension cable.

i Do not use a spiral cable for the USB port.

Supported file formats

SD memory card/USB device

MP3, AAC,WMA,WAV,MP4, M4A, M4B(maximum 2 channels)

BT Audio SBC, MP3

i To shorten the initialization period, onlyload music files onto the USB device, ifpossible.

i Unsupported file formats are notdisplayed.Audio 15 does not support anyDRM (DigitalRights Management) coded files.

Apple device support

You can play music files stored on Appledevices via AUX, USB or BT Audio. Thefollowing Apple devices are supported:RiPod® classic, 6th generation onwards(limited support for 5th generation)RiPod® nano, 3rd generation onwards(limited support for 1st and 2ndgenerations)RiPod® touchRiPhone®

i iPod® and iPhone® are registeredtrademarks of Apple Inc., Cupertino,California, USA.

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SD memory card/USB device filestructure

Maximum numberof folders perdirectory

200

Maximum numberof tracks perdirectory

1000

Maximum numberof tracks in"Random tracks"random playback

300

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