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General notes
The following iPod
®
models can be used in
conjunction with the Universal Media Inter-
face:
• iPod
®
Generation 4
• iPod
®
photo
• iPod
®
mini
• iPod
®
U2
• iPod
®
nano
• iPod
®
video
• iPod
®
Classic
• iPod
®
touch
• iPhone
®
• iPhone
®
3G
These models shall be referred to below as
the iPod
®
.
For instructions on how to operate the
iPod
®
outside the vehicle, please refer to
the iPod
®
User's Guide.
It is recommended to install the most cur-
rent software version on the iPod
®
. Please
refer to the separate iPod
®
User's Guide
for more detailed information.
For optimal sound quality and to avoid vo-
lume fluctuations, it is recommended that
you use iTunes
®
when converting CDs. On
the iPod
®
, the equalizer should be swit-
ched off. Please refer to the iPod
®
User's
Guide for more detailed information.
Once the iPod
®
is connected, its battery is
charged via the Universal Media Interface
as soon as the key is turned to position 2
in the ignition lock.
The iPod
®
is not designed for extreme
temperatures which may occur inside the
vehicle and may be damaged as a result.
Therefore, never leave the iPod
®
inside a
parked vehicle.
Connecting the iPod
®
1. Open the glove compartment.
2. Connect the plug connector to the
iPod
®
, and stow the iPod
®
inside the
glove compartment.
Note
The list of compatible iPod
®
models cor-
responds to information available when
these Operating Instructions went to
press. Information regarding the compati-
bility of new iPod
®
models can be obtai-
ned from your Mercedes-Benz Service
Center.
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Risk of accident
Only connect the iPod
®
when the vehicle is at
a standstill. Otherwise, there is a risk that you
could be distracted from traffic conditions
and cause an accident.
iPod
®
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