Apple iPod Conquers Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz B-Class car will become the first one to feature a 'native support' of the Apple iPod music player. By July, the user-friendly system, developed by Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH, will be available for the A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, M-Class, CLK-Class, CLS-Class and SLK-Class model series, and will be available later in the year for the new R Class.





Operating the intelligent iPod Interface Kit is just as easy as navigating through the iPod's menus and selects items such as "Playlist", "Artist", or "Album" using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. The volume is controlled in the same way while the central display on the dashboard indicates the song title or whichever menu item has been selected and provides details about the files saved on the MP3 player. The driver of a Mercedes keeps his hands on the steering wheel and does not need to look away from the traffic situation ahead.

Another advantage of the iPod Interface Kit is that the vehicle and the MP3 player are linked up "plug and play"-style. The user has only to connect the iPod to the specially provided interface in the glove compartment. Configuration is automatic.

The Mercedes-Benz iPod Interface Kit system is compatible with the iPod from Generation 3, the iPod mini, the iPod photo and the iPod U2. The mobile MP3 players can store and play up to 10,000 songs.

Source: press release

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