How to Play Music from a USB Drive in a Mercedes-Benz E300?
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Open the driver's side door to enter the vehicle, press the brake pedal, and press the start button. When the dashboard lights up, it indicates that the engine has started. Insert the USB drive into the USB port. Note that the port has a specific orientation, so do not insert it backwards. Remove the USB drive when not in use. Check the central control screen to read the USB drive's file data. If the reading is unsuccessful, remove the USB drive and check for any abnormalities. After successfully reading the USB drive files, open them and select the music file you want to play to start the music playback.
Playing music from a USB drive in the Mercedes-Benz E300 is quite simple, and I often do this when driving this car. First, insert the USB drive into the USB port in the center console, making sure the drive is formatted in FAT32, otherwise the system might not recognize it. Music files are best in MP3 or WMA format, and placing them in the root directory is the most straightforward. After starting the car, open the media menu on the central display, select USB as the audio source, and then you can see the playlist scrolling. I prefer using the steering wheel buttons to switch tracks, so I don’t have to look down and get distracted. If the USB drive reads slowly, I’ll restart the infotainment system or try a different USB drive. Regularly organizing song folders makes navigation easier, especially during long drives where listening to music helps me relax.