Mercedes-Benz iPod Integration Kit User manual

Part No. B6 782 4208
Order No. S-4208-06A
Operator's Manual iPod®integration kit

Issued by
Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH, Stuttgart · A DaimlerChrysler AG Company.
The manufacturer reserves the right to change technical details from those shown in data and illustrations contained in this
Operator’s Manual.
Reprinting, translating and reproduction, in whole or in part, are not permitted without our prior written consent.
Press time: 14.03.2005
Title Illustration: M+P-03F-5912
03F093-04

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Contents
Introduction ......................................... 2
Operating tips ........................................ 3
Connecting the iPod® /
Selecting AUX for iPod®playback ..... 5
Connecting the iPod® ............................ 5
Selecting AUX for iPod®playback ......... 5
Button assignment of the
multifunction steering wheel ............. 6
Navigation mode .................................... 7
Play mode .............................................. 7
Operating via the
multifunction steering wheel ............. 8
Setting the volume ................................ 8
Play mode .............................................. 8
Navigation mode .................................... 9
Telephone .......................................... 12
Telephone ........................................... 12
Placing an SOS or Tele Aid call ........... 13
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Introduction
This manual familiarizes you with the oper-
ation of your iPod®*integration kit in con-
junction with the COMAND or Audio
system. The operating instructions that fol-
low will help you with connecting the
iPod®in the vehicle and using the multi-
function steering wheel controls and asso-
ciated functions in a quick and optimal
manner. Please keep in mind technical de-
tails are subject to alteration with regard to
the diagrams and descriptions. The vehicle
Operator’s Manual is referred to within this
manual and it is recommended you have it
on-hand for reference. For instructions on
how to operate your iPod®when it is not
connected to the integration kit please re-
fer to the separate iPod®User Guide.
This manual applies to all Mercedes-Benz
vehicles with a Mercedes-Benz iPod®inte-
gration kit installed. The following iPod®
models can be used in conjunction with
the integration kit: iPod®Generation 3,
iPod®Generation 4, iPod®photo, iPod®
mini and iPod®U2. All the above models
are referred to in the following as just
iPod®.
Your iPod®is connected to your vehicle's
COMAND or Audio system via the iPod®
integration kit which requires removal of
the vehicle’s AUX connector during instal-
lation. As a result no other AUX audio de-
vice can be connected so long as the iPod®
integration kit remains installed in your ve-
hicle.
If you should sell your Mercedes-Benz
please ensure this operating manual is
transferred to the subsequent owner; it is
an important part of your vehicle.
*iPod
®, iPod ®Generation 3,
iPod®Generation 4, iPod®photo,
iPod®mini, iPod®U2 and iTunes®are
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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Introduction
Operating tips
• The Click Wheel on your iPod®is not op-
erable when connected to the integra-
tion kit.
• It is recommended you always have the
latest software version installed on your
iPod®. For assistance and availability
refer to the separate User Guide sup-
plied with your iPod®.
• For optimum sound quality and to avoid
fluctuations in volume iTunes should be
used for converting CDs and the iPod®
should be set to "Equalizer Pop". Please
refer to the separate User Guide sup-
plied with your iPod®for more informa-
tion on equalizer features.
•TheiPod
®battery will recharge via the
integration kit only if the ignition key is
in position1 or 2.
• Your iPod®is designed to be stored and
operated within certain temperature
ranges. For this reason we recommend
that you do not leave your iPod®in the
vehicle when not in use since extreme
temperatures can damage the device.
• If difficulties should arise while operat-
ing the system please visit an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center for
assistance.
Mercedes-Benz Accessories wishes you
many hours of enjoyment.
GWarning
In order to avoid distraction which could lead
to an accident, the driver should activate the
system with the vehicle at a standstill and op-
erate the system only when road, weather
and traffic conditions permit.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is cov-
ering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
GWarning
The driver should not wear a headset while
operating the vehicle under any circumstanc-
es. The use of a headset while driving the ve-
hicle could drastically impair the ability to
react to audible traffic conditions (e.g. emer-
gency sirens from police/fire/ambulance,
another drivers horn, etc).
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Connecting the iPod® /Selecting AUX for iPod®playback
Connecting the iPod®
1. Open the glove box.
2. With the iPod®display facing up plug
the integration kit connector (symbol
facing up) into the iPod®Dock Con-
nector.
Selecting AUX for iPod®playback
1. Turn on COMAND or Audio head unit.
2. Press button.
The Audio main menu appears.
164 COMAND illustrated. Other models
will vary.
3. Press AUX soft key.
The iPod®becomes the active audio
source. Playback begins.
For information on how to switch to
AUX mode without COMAND, refer to
the vehicle Operator’s Manual (vehi-
cles equipped with Audio System).
CD
AUDIO
Radio AUX
TA
MUTE END SEND
EJECT
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Note
If the display "Error" appears on the in-
strument cluster display, the iPod®must
be reset (reset function). Refer to the
User Guide supplied with your iPod®for
reset procedure.
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Button assignment of the multifunction steering wheel
Note
The multifunction steering wheel shown
is based on the M-Class W 164 series.
Other models may vary but have similar
function.
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Button assignment of the multifunction steering wheel
Navigation mode
1. k
The menus scroll down.
2. j
The menus scroll up.
3. s
Confirm selection.
4. t
Return to the previous menu.
5. æ
Increase volume.
6. ç
Decrease volume.
7. è or ÿ
Scroll to iPod®main menu.
Play mode
1. k
Press briefly and the next track is
played.
Press and hold to fast forward through
the current track.
2. j
Press briefly and the track is repeated.
Press and hold to reverse through the
current track.
3. s
No function in play mode.
4. t
Changes display to the iPod®naviga-
tion menu.
5. æ
Increase volume.
6. ç
Decrease volume.
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Operating via the multifunction steering wheel
Setting the volume
1. Press æbutton.
Increases volume.
2. Press çbutton.
Decreases volume.
Play mode
Skipping tracks
1. Press kbutton.
The next track is played.
2. Press j button.
The current track is repeated or the
previous track is played if less than ap-
proximately 5 seconds of play time
have elapsed.
Fast forward/reverse
1. Press and hold k button.
The current track is fast forwarded.
2. Press and hold j button.
The current track is reversed.
Progress appears in ascending (for-
ward) or descending (reverse) per-
centages in the instrument cluster
multifunction display.
GWarning
In order to avoid distraction which could lead
to an accident, the driver should activate the
system with the vehicle at a standstill and op-
erate the system only when road, weather
and traffic conditions permit.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is cov-
ering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
Note
In order to view the iPod®menu in the in-
strument cluster multifunction display
use the multifunction steering wheel
menu button to scroll to the audio menu.
Refer to the vehicle Operator’s Manual
for instructions.
song name
iPod>
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Operating via the multifunction steering wheel
Navigation mode Switch to main menu
1. Press tbutton.
If necessary, press repeatedly until
main menu appears.
The multifunction display in the instru-
ment cluster switches to the naviga-
tion mode of the iPod®menu.
You can select the following functions in
the main menu:
• Shuffle Songs
•Playlists
•Artists
•Albums
• Songs
• Genres
•Composers
Note
Depending on the active menu there are
up to four possible actions available:
1. Press jor kto scroll to anoth-
er item within a menu.
2. Press sonce to select a menu
item.
3. Press and hold sto jump to the
first song in a given list.
4. Press tto switch back to previous
menu. Shuffle Songs
iPod
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Note
If no selection is made after 12 seconds
the multifunction display switches back
to the "iPod>" view.
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Operating via the multifunction steering wheel
Browsing within the main menu
1. Press k button.
The menu scrolls down.
2. Press j button.
The menu scrolls up.
3. Press sbutton to select a func-
tion.
The selection is confirmed, e.g. Songs.
The multifunction display changes to
the first song in the list.
Browsing within a selected menu
1. Press j or kbutton.
The list selection scrolls up or down
according to button pressed.
2. Press and hold j or k button.
The display changes at a faster rate,
which varies according to the length of
the list.
Example: Length of list 200 tracks:
display changes at the rate of ten at a
time.
Songs
iPod
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song name
iPod
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Operating via the multifunction steering wheel
3. Press tbutton to switch the multi-
function display back to the previous
menu.
Playing the selection
1. Press s button.
The selected track is played. The dis-
play switches to play-mode (see
"iPod>" in the display).
Or
1. Press and hold s button.
The first song from e.g. a playlist, an
artist or album is played.
Random playing of tracks
1. Switch to the main menu (page 9).
2. Press jor kbutton until "Shuf-
fle Songs" menu item appears.
3. Press s button.
Playback begins in random order.
Songs
iPod
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song name
iPod>
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Shuffle Songs
iPod
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Telephone
Telephone
If a call is placed or received while the
iPod®is in use the sand tassign-
ments on the steering wheel switch to
Telephone operation and the following op-
tions are available.
Answering a call:
1. Press s button.
The iPod®is muted. The instrument
cluster multifunction display does not
change. If you prefer, the Telephone
menu in the multifunction display can
be viewed by scrolling to it using è
or ÿ.
Terminating a call:
1. Press tbutton.
iPod®playback resumes. The multi-
function display in the instrument
cluster briefly switches to the naviga-
tion mode of the iPod®menu and if no
selection is made the multifunction
display switches back to the "iPod>"
view.
Rejecting an incoming call:
1. Press tbutton.
When an incoming call is rejected the
iPod®remains muted until the call
goes to voicemail. The instrument
cluster multifunction display does not
change. If you prefer, the Telephone
menu in the multifunction display can
be viewed by scrolling to it using è
or ÿ.
Placing a call:
For further information on how to
place an outgoing call, refer to the CO-
MAND Operator’s Manual (COMAND
equipped vehicles) or the vehicle Op-
erator’s Manual (Audio System
equipped vehicles).
1. Press "SEND" on the audio head unit.
The iPod®is muted. The instument
cluster multifunction display does not
change. If you prefer, the Telephone
menu in the multifunction display can
be viewed by scrolling to it using è
or ÿ.
or
2. Press sprovided the Telephone
menu in the instrument cluster multi-
function display is active.
The iPod®is muted and the call is ac-
tive.
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Telephone
Placing an SOS or Tele Aid call:
1. Press L, ¡or •:
The iPod®is muted. "Connecting Call"
will appear and remain in the instru-
ment cluster multifunction display un-
til the call is disconnected. The s
and tswitch to Telephone opera-
tion.
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