Telematics
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Audio and communications
Introduction of the New E-Class, Model Series 212 Sedan
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New Telematics Generation 4
The New Telematics Generation 4 provides a new
control and display concept as well as new functions
and is based on the systems in model series 204. The
emphasis is on matters of ergonomics, ease of use
and safety. In spite of the large number of functions,
the complexity of operating them remains as low as
possible.
On the market launch of model series 212 the
following audio systems are installed depending on
the equipment variant:
For ECE:
• Audio 20
• Audio 20 including CD changer, code (510)
• Audio 50 APS, code (525)
• Audio 50 APS including DVD changer, code (511)
• COMAND APS, code (527)
• COMAND APS including DVD changer, code (512)
For Japan, code (498):
• COMAND APS, code (527)
Innovations of Telematics Generation 4
• New control structure via the audio / COMAND
control panel in the center console and on the
audio units and the multifunction steering wheel
• Separately located high-resolution 5.8" display on
the instrument panel
(with Audio 20 and Audio 50 APS)
• Separately located high-resolution 7" display on
the instrument panel
(with COMAND APS)
• New colors and graphics in the display
• Map navigation with map material subdivided into
country groups and stored in the internal read-only
memory (with Audio 50 APS)
• Stations broadcasting in Digital Audio
Broadcasting (DAB) format can now be received
throughout the ECE area (digital radio reception).
An FM switchover function allows DAB radio mode
to receive digital or analog radio signals. DAB radio
mode is available with special equipment code
(537) for all audio units with MOST connection.
• Bluetooth hands-free system
• Improved voice control system (VCS)
LINGUATRONIC (with Audio 50 APS with DVD
changer and COMAND APS)
• MusicRegister in COMAND APS for saving audio
files
• Components that were previously decentralized,
such as the CD / DVD changer, Bluetooth control
unit, voice control module and navigation module,
are now integrated in the audio unit depending on
equipment installed
• Standard equipment includes an AUX IN jack
installed in the glove compartment for connecting
external devices (e.g. MP3 player) with the audio
system in the vehicle. The AUX IN jack is omitted
on vehicles with the media interface special
equipment, code (518).
– This printout will not be recorded by the update service. Status: 01 / 2009 –
