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.
► The phone book entries of the telephone stored on the SIM card or mobile phone are transmitted to the vehicle after detection, depending 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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