Bluetooth® hands-free system
The device must first be paired and connected to the infotainment system.
A hands-free connection to the infotainment system makes it possible to remotely control many of a cell phone's functions. The phone's controls can also be used at any time, even it is connected to the infotainment system.
When a cell phone or other device is connected, audio can be streamed to the infotainment system, see Media Bluetooth®. Toggle between the devices by pressing the TEL and MEDIA buttons to access the respective sources' functions.
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Activating
Press TEL briefly to activate the most recently connected phone. If a phone is already connected, pressing TEL will display a shortcut menu listing commonly used phone functions. The symbol in the display indicates that a phone is connected.
Making a call
End the call by pressing EXIT.
Reading text messages1
The infotainment system will show the connected phone's messages.
If the connected cell phone receives a text message, the symbol will appear at the top of the display.
If TEL mode is already active, a pop-up menu with new messages will be displayed. By pressing OK/MENU, the selected message will be displayed and the text-to-speech function will read it. Cancel reading by pressing EXIT.
The pop-up-menu and the message can be turned off in .
Note
In order to show the connected cell phone's messages on the infotainment system's display, the cell phone has to accept mirroring when it is connected. Depending on the phone, the following will occur:
- A pop-up window or notification will be displayed and accepted in the phone.
- Accept mirroring in the settings for the phone's Bluetooth® connection to the infotainment system.
It may be necessary to disconnect and reconnect the phone from the infotainment for mirroring to take place.