Mercedes Benz:
2004 – 2010 A-Class (W169) with Audio5
2004 – 2010 B-Class (W245) with Audio5
2000 – 2003 C-Class (W203)
1999 – 2000 E-Class (W210)
1999 – 2002 CLK-Class (W208)
2001 – 2004 SL-Class (R230)
BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY FOR SELECT MERCEDES BENZ VEHICLES 1999-UP
We recommend reading this installation guide first before starting any work. Following these instructions from “Start” to” Finish” will ensure a smooth and hassle free installation. We offer telephone support M-F 9:00 AM – 5:00PM PDT at 1 (855) 822-1348. We are here to help.
PARTS INCLUDED:
(1) MB-44 Interface Module
(1) MB-44 CAN Interface Module
(1) MB-44 Harness
(1) Instruction Sheet
(1) Microphone
(1) Set of Phone Stickers
IMPORTANT NOTES:
DOES SUPPORT “BOSE” AMPS.
DOES NOT SUPPORT FIBER-OPTIC AMPLIFIERS. ANALOG AMPS ONLY.
DOES NOT SUPPORT “MOST” AND HARMON KARDON AMPS.
PRECAUTIONS:
– Remove the negative side of the battery to avoid any short circuits during the installation.
– Do not install the interface near any major components or near the HVAC system. This may cause damage or overheating to the vehicle.
PRELIMINARY:
Please read the entire manual before installing this interface.
THIS INTERFACE STREAMS THE MUSIC (A2DP) THROUGH THE TWO FRONT SPEAKERS ONLY.
INSTALLING THE INTERFACE
- Remove the factory radio from the dashboard.
- Remove the factory connectors from behind the factory radio.
- Mate the interface connections to the factory connectors. Make sure the All connectors are properly seated into the interface.
- Route the microphone to your desired location. Recommended are is above the rear-view mirror.
- Test the interface first, then re-install the radio into the dash.
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
ENABLE VOICE DIAL & THE MENU STRUCTURE
Important: Enabling the voice dial feature will disable the TUNE DOWN function on the steering wheel control.
- Place dip switch 1 to the ON position. (As shown below)
MOUNTING THE MICROPHONE
- Insert the mounting clip into the ball joint on the microphone.
- Mount the clip on your visor or near the rear view mirror.
- Route the remaining cable along the edge of the roof liner and towards the back of the radio, hiding the cable from sight.
INITIAL PAIRING
- Turn on the vehicle and wait for the “Ready” then “Searching Phones”.
- From your mobile phone, choose and connect to the “Beeline” device using the password “0000”.
- The interface will announce “Pairing” then “Phone Connected” after the pairing process is complete.
Note: The Bluetooth interface will remember up to the last 8 devices.
Note: If pairing is unsuccessful after several attempts power off then power back on to re-attempt, if unsuccessful please contact our tech support line.
AUTO RE-CONNECT
The BEELINE module will automatically re-connect the a previously paired mobile phone when the ignition is turned “ON” to the vehicle and the mobile phone’s Bluetooth feature is also on.
Note: The Bluetooth module will re-connect with the last mobile phone’s it was paired with. If no mobile phone is not found, it will revert to the pairing process.
HANDS-FREE FUNCTIONALITY
**Use the “Phone Stickers” to help you identify the Answer and End buttons on your steering wheel. Once familiarized, remove the stickers.
Important: For vehicles with the ANSWER and END Phone buttons on the SWC, they are be retained in most vehicles.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
All functionality is done on the steering wheel controls.
In order for the left side steering wheel controls to work the cluster display must be set to “RADIO”.
RADIO CONTROL
There is no Bluetooth control on the factory radio.
All controls are done from the steering wheel controls.
HOW TO ENTER THE MENU STRUCTURE
Preliminary: Disconnect from the Beeline device or turn Bluetooth off.
- Hold Seek Down For 2 seconds on the SWC.
Note: To toggle between choices press seek down.
You are now at the top of the menu structure
Here are your options:
a. Setting Volume – this controls the Beeline voice prompts. To adjust this menu option use the volume +/ – buttons. Press Seek Down to set the desired volume setting. There are a total of 15 levels from the highest to lowest.
b. Delete Paired Phones – this deletes all phones on the Beeline memory. You will be asked to confirm this option, if so simply press the Seek Up button once. To cancel press Seek Down.
Note: The System Menu will time-out after 6 seconds of no activity. If so, please begin at step one from above.
Note: In order for the menu structure to active, the DIP switch must be switched to the ON position on the small interface box.
NOTES
Note: If an incoming call is answered from the mobile phone’s keypad, the call will direct itself to the headset on the mobile phone. To re-direct the phone call to the “BEELINE”, it must be done directly from the mobile phone.
Note: When transferring a phone call to the mobile phone for privacy, the user must re-connect the BEELINE and the mobile phone by selecting the module from the device menu on the phone.
iPhone Note: The Bluetooth interface will disconnect from the mobile phone as soon as the key hits the off position. Then the call will be transferred to the mobile phone.