Mercedes A/B-Class, Sprinter, Vito/Viano & VW Crafter | Android 14 | Car Radio | CarPlay & Android Auto

Upgrade your Mercedes A/B-Class, Sprinter, Vito, Viano & VW Crafter with the Cartronix CTX-118972 Android 14 car radio. With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, you can use navigation, music, and hands-free calling via the touchscreen. The radio features 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. Below you will find the full compatibility, features, and installation information.

Fit & CAN-bus
The Cartronix CTX-118972 radio is car-specific. This means that this built-in navigation system has been specially designed by Cartronix for various Mercedes cars.
Thanks to the CAN-bus module included with this car radio, the car's original functions will always continue to work after installing this Cartronix CTX-118972. This allows you to operate the radio using the steering wheel controls and have the radio automatically switch on and off when starting or turning off the car. Below you will find the car makes, models, and production years for which this radio is suitable.

• Mercedes Benz A-Class W169 2004 to 2012
• Mercedes Benz B-Class W245 2005 to 2011
• Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2006 to 2018
• Mercedes Benz Viano 2006 to 2018
• Mercedes Benz Vito 2006 to 2023
• Volkswagen Crafter 2006 to 2017

Key features:
✅ 7-inch HD touchscreen
✅ Android 14 operating system
✅ Dutch, English, German, French
✅ FM/AM radio
✅ Video/CD/DVD/Mirrorlink
✅ Built-in microphone
✅ Built-in Wi-Fi receiver
✅ Hands-free calling via Bluetooth
✅ Music streaming via Bluetooth
✅ 64 GB storage memory
✅ 4 GB RAM memory
✅ Suitable for reversing camera
✅ Built-in CarPlay function
✅ Play Store
✅ 4 x 45 Watt audio amplifier

Multimedia
The Cartronix CTX-118972 runs on the latest Android 14 operating system, giving this car radio an unlimited amount of functionality. This includes downloading applications such as Spotify, Google Maps, Netflix, YouTube, and more. This radio also features a built-in Wi-Fi receiver, making signing in and logging onto an available Wi-Fi hotspot almost effortless. With the Cartronix CTX-118972, images, text, and sound are seamlessly integrated using Bluetooth, microSD, USB, and the ability to play CDs and DVDs.

CarPlay & Android Auto
CarPlay & Android Auto are options supported by the Cartronix CTX-118972 car radio. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are options that allow you to safely operate your smartphone while driving without having to pick it up. In that case, your phone is operated via the screen of the CTX-118972.

When you connect your phone to the Cartronix CTX-118972 via USB, you can, among other things, request directions, make phone calls, and listen to music. You can even dictate WhatsApp messages that are sent as text. With CarPlay, you can also operate radio applications that have better reception than DAB+, how cool is that?

With this car radio, it is also possible to use CarPlay wirelessly. You do not need a cable to establish a connection. For Android Auto, an excellent connection via USB is possible. In short, great options that you can use without purchasing extra accessories.

Hands-free
The Bluetooth function of the car radio is suitable for playing music and making hands-free calls. Thanks to the built-in and additionally supplied external microphone, you are always clearly audible. If you use Siri or Google Assistant, you will notice that questions and commands are understood well. Via the advanced touchscreen, it is possible to select contacts from your phonebook and dial numbers if necessary.

Split screen mode
This Android 14 version makes it possible to use the split screen mode. Open and operate two applications simultaneously on the HD touchscreen. For example, you can have YouTube on one half of the screen and Flitsmeister on the other.

The Cartronix CTX-118972 also features the Mirrorlink function, which allows you to share your phone's screen with the device.

FM, AM & DAB+ radio
Enjoy your favorite radio station with the best music and the best DJs. With the Cartronix CTX-118972 radio with Android 14 operating system, you can do this in various ways. First of all, via AM or FM, but also by using DAB+. If you already know you want to use DAB+ because of the many radio stations and the sound quality, you will need the CTX-3354 DAB+ antenna and adapter for this radio. These are sold separately.
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Free navigation and updates
With the Cartronix CTX-118972, driving to your destination is very easy. If you choose online, you can choose from apps like Google Maps. However, if you look in the Google Play Store, you will see that there are many more possibilities for online navigation. One example is Waze. With such applications, you can navigate offline and update the maps for free.

This radio comes standard with an offline navigation program that allows you to navigate without additional costs, thanks to the included GPS receiver. The navigation can be set to various languages, including Dutch, French, and English.

Optional accessories:
This car radio can be expanded with the following accessories & functions:

• Original Camera Adapter (Article: Cartronix 771000-2011)
  
• 10M Camera video cable ( Article: Cartronix CTX-RV390)
  
• DAB+ package (Article: Cartronix CTX-3354)
  
• Disassembly tools (Article: Cartronix DT-120)
  
• Universal reversing camera (Article: Cartronix RV-300)
  
• Universal reversing camera integrated into license plate holder (Article: Cartronix RV-400)

Installation
Although this device is not a Mercedes factory radio, this car radio has been specially designed by Cartronix for various Mercedes car models. It is the perfect replacement for the car radio installed as standard at the factory.

Installing the Cartronix CTX-118972 is easy. For most users, it is a matter of plug-and-play. In some cases, some technical knowledge is required for installing this car radio. In that case, we recommend consulting an installation specialist.

Original accessories and options
If your car has a reversing camera originally supplied by the dealer, please note that it cannot be connected plug-and-play. To connect the camera, you need an adapter cable that connects the original camera to an RCA plug. If your car has a CD changer, you will no longer be able to use it after removing the original radio. It is therefore advisable to remove the CDs from the changer before you remove the radio.