Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2014 COMAND Manual - Manual (Page 216)

Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz connec-
tion cables.
i iPod ® and iPhone ® are registered trade-
marks of Apple Inc., Cupertino, California,
USA.
i MP3 players that support MTP (Media
Transfer Protocol) can be used.
This allows the MP3 player to be easily con-
nected to the Media Interface and removed
after use. Audio data is played without
problem.
On some MP3 players, you have to activate
the relevant function; see the MP3 player
operating instructions.
Supported devices
For details and a list of supported devices,
visit http://www.mbusa-mobile.com. Or
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) (for the USA) or Customer
Relations at 1-800-387-0100 (for Canada).
Connecting an external device
Do not leave external devices in the vehicle.
They may malfunction in extreme tempera-
tures; see the operating instructions for the
respective device. Examples of extreme tem-
peratures are direct sunlight or very low out-
side temperatures. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
accepts no liability for damage to external
devices.
i Never connect more than one device at a
time. You will otherwise not be able to play
back from the external device.
USB hubs (devices with several USB con-
nections) are not supported.
: Four-pin socket for ⅛ inch stereo jack,
e.g. for MP3 players (audio and video)
; iPod ® plug for connecting an iPod ®
= USB socket for connecting an MP3 player
? Example of device: iPod ®
X Connect the external device with suitable
socket :, ; or =.
COMAND activates the device, a display
appears (when connecting an iPod ® plug or
USB socket).
If you remove a device, the No No Device Device Con‐ Con‐
nected nected message appears.
i A connected iPod ® or MP3 player should
not be simultaneously operated via the
Media Interface and the remote control
(e.g. Bluetooth ® remote control) or directly
via the device itself. This may cause unfore-
seen technical difficulties.
Applications (Apps) that are activated on
the connected device may lead to malfunc-
tions.
i Connecting a fully discharged iPod ® or
MP3 player can result in an extended initi-
alization period.
Malfunction messages appear while the
device is being activated if:
R the connected device is not supported
( External Device Unavailable External Device Unavailable mes-
sage).
R the connected device consumes too much
power.
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Operation with the Media Interface
Audio