Mercedes Car Radio | Android 13 | CarPlay | A B Class Sprinter

The Cartronix CTX-118972, suitable for Mercedes, lets you enjoy your favorite music, make hands-free calls, and simultaneously navigate to your destination in a relaxed and safe manner. Thanks to this car radio, equipped with all the latest technologies, you will experience the ultimate driving experience without needing loose cables or navigation systems. Everything you expect from a good car radio can be found in the Cartronix CTX-118972 car radio/navigation system for various Mercedes vehicles. This modern, complete, and very user-friendly radio looks robust and gives your car's interior a real upgrade.

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 equipped with this car radio, the car's original functions continue to work after installing this Cartronix CTX-118972. For instance, you can operate the radio using the steering wheel controls and automatically switch the radio on and off when turning the car on or off. Below you will find the car makes, models, and model 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 13 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
✅Stream music via Bluetooth
✅64 GB storage
✅4 GB RAM
✅Suitable for reversing camera
✅Built-in CarPlay function
✅Play Store
✅4 x 45 Watt audio amplifier

Multimedia
The Catronix CTX-118972 runs on the latest Android 13 operating system, giving this car radio an unlimited range of functionalities. This includes the ability to download applications such as Spotify, Google Maps, Netflix, YouTube, and more. This radio also features a built-in Wi-Fi receiver, making connecting to an available Wi-Fi hotspot almost effortless. With the Catronix CTX-118972, image, 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 holding it. In this case, your phone is controlled via the screen of the CTX-118972.

When you connect your phone to the Cartronix CTX-118972 via USB, you can, among other things, get directions, make phone calls, and listen to music. You can even dictate WhatsApp messages that are sent as text. With CarPlay, you can also control 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. An excellent connection for Android Auto is possible via USB. In short, great options that you can use without purchasing extra accessories.

Hands-free
The Bluetooth function of the car radio – from various car brands – is suitable for playing music as well as making hands-free calls. Thanks to the built-in and the extra external microphone included, 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 phone book and enter numbers if necessary.

Split screen mode
This Android 13 version makes it possible to use split-screen mode. Open and operate two applications simultaneously on an HD touchscreen. For example, you can have YouTube on one half of the screen and Flitsmeister on the other.

The Catronix CTX-118972 also features the MirrorLink function, which allows you to share your phone screen with the device.

FM, AM & DAB+ radio
Enjoy your favorite radio station with the finest music and the best DJs. With the Cartronix CTX-118972 radio with Android 13 operating system, you can do this in various ways. First of all, of course, via AM or FM, but also by using DAB+. If you already know that you want to use DAB+ because of the many radio stations and the sound quality, then you need the CTX-3354 DAB+ antenna and adapter for this radio. These are available separately.
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Free navigation and updates
With the Cartronix CTX-118972, driving to your destination is very simple. If you choose online, you have the option of using Google Maps, for example. However, if you look in the Google Play Store, you will see that there are many more options for online navigation. Waze is one example. With such applications, you can navigate offline and update the maps free of charge.

This radio comes standard with an offline navigation program that allows you to navigate at no additional cost 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 (Item: 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)

Self-assembly and installation
Although this device is not a Mercedes factory radio, this car radio was specifically 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 simple. For most users, it is a matter of plug-and-play. In a few cases, however, some technical knowledge is required to install 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 will need an adapter that connects the original camera to an RCA connector. 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 removing the radio.