Following the initial pairing

▷ The mobile phone is detected/connected in the vehicle within a short period of time when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on.

▷ After they have been identified, phone book entries are transferred from the SIM card and/or mobile phone to the vehicle; this depends on the mobile phone.

▷ Four mobile phones can be paired.

▷ Specific settings may be necessary in some mobile phones, e.g., authorization or a secure connection; refer to the mobile phone operating instructions.

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