CONNECTS2 CTSMC013.2 Mercedes Benz Steering Wheel Control Interface Instruction Manual

CTSMC013.2Mercedes Benz Steering Wheel Control InterfaceINSTRUCTION MANUAL

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ABOUT THIS PRODUCT…

CTSMC013.2Mercedes Benz steering wheel control interfaces for Mercedes Benz vehicles with CAN-Bus.

1. SWC Interface
2. MOST Interface
3. RCA Connectors (> Pre-Out on H/U)
4. Power/Ground Connector (> Back of Display)
5. CAN Connection (> Empty Slot Underneath Glovebox)
6. ISO Connector (> H/U Female ISO)
7. Flying Wires (Speed Pulse, Reverse, Parking Brake)

Product Contents– Interface– Harness– InstructionApplicationE-Class (W211) 2002 – 2009SLK (R171) 2004 – 2010CLS (W219) 2004 – 2010

For Fibre Amplified Vehicles CT27AA151 antenna an extension may be required for installation

Prior to installation

Read the manual prior to installation. Technical knowledge is necessary for installation. The place of installation must be free of moisture and away from heat sources. Please ensure you use the correct tools to avoid damage to the vehicle or product.Connects2 can not be held responsible for the installation of this product.

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FITTING GUIDE

1. Remove and disconnect the original head unit.
2. Connect the 12-way Molex connector of the head unit patch lead (supplied separately) to the interface.
3. Connect the opposite end of head unit patch leads to the head unit steering wheel control input on the back of the aftermarket head unit. This may be a 3.5mm jack plug or a wired input depending upon the head unit brand being fitted. Please see the head unit installation manual for further information on where to connect.Important Note: This step must be completed before connecting power to the interface. Failure to so may result in no steering wheel control function.
4. Connect the 14-way Molex connector to the interface.
5. Connect the male power/speaker ISO harness to the female power/speaker ISO harness from the aftermarket head unit.For aftermarket head units which do not have an ISO connector the interface uses the following wiring colours:

   Wire Colour	Function
   Yellow	Permanent 12V
   Black	Ground
   Red	12V Ignition
   Orange	Illumination
   Blue	Antenna Remote
   Pink	Speed Pulse
   Green	Park Brake
   Purple/White	Reverse
   Purple	Right Rear Speaker +
   Purple/Black	Right, Rear Speaker –
   Green	Left Rear Speaker +
   Green/Black	Left Rear Speaker –
   Grey	Right Front Speaker +
   Grey/Black	Right, Front Speaker –
   White	Left Front Speaker +
   White/Black	_ Left Front Speaker –

6. Connect the Yellow/Black Fibre Amp retention connector to the power connector (previously removed from the back of the head unit)
7. Remove the kicker panel beneath the glove-box (pictured) and feed the Blue/White CAN wire behind the dashboard and out under the glovebox
8. Plug Blue/White connector into a vacant slot in the CAN Hub (pictured)
9. Connect the 8-Way connector to the MOST Interface
10. Connect the White/Red RCA connectors to the pre-out at the back of the head unit
11. Test head unit for correct operation and reinstall glovebox panel and dashboard.

STEERING WHEEL CONTROL FUNCTIONS

1. Track +
2. Track –
3. Source
4. Volume +
5. Volume –
6. Pick Up
7.  Hang Up

NOTES

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References

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  Connects2 – Vehicle Integration