Traffic updates, communication and entertainment are all accessible at the push of a button with the latest audio systems (optional extra).

Apart from "Radio Sound 5" with MP3-capable CD drive and the "Radio Sound 20" with an additional telephone keypad, the audio programme features further modern terminals. You enter the radio and navigation programme via "Sound 50 APS". With it you can navigate, use the telephone, receive and send SMS text messages, or simply listen to music.

In addition, rear compartment passengers can enjoy the most modern entertainment technology with screen and DVD with the optional MP3-capable Rear Seat Entertainment system [1]. MOST multimedia technology (media-oriented systems transport) employs fibre optics to allow you to network and operate communication devices at high data transfer speeds.

You can also use the CD changer in your Viano to listen to MP3 CDs with up to 99 tracks.

An AUX interface in the glove compartment for external devices such as MP3 players can be specified as an option. An extra jack-type connector cable, which is required for linking up devices to the 3.5-mm jack socket in the glove compartment, is available as an accessory.

Of course all the systems deliver excellent acoustics with powerful loudspeakers to meet your requirements for musical quality. This applies in particular for the optional sound system[2] with 9 loudspeakers and an amplifier. It provides for a spacious sound experience from all seats and makes listening to music in the Viano a pleasure. The brilliant sound of the system is based on the digital amplifier (8 x 40 watts) which distributes the music to four tweeters, four woofers/mid-range speakers and a powerful subwoofer (2 x 40 watts) with bass reflex loudspeaker. The digital amplifier and subwoofer are located under the front passenger seat to save space.

The COMAND APS control and display system is available as an option for the Viano. Integrated in the centre console, it centralises control of the radio, the DVD player and, if fitted, the CD changer, the telephone and the sound and navigation systems.

COMAND APS offers dynamic navigation using RDS/TMC functionality and a navigation DVD. If you want to navigate and listen to CD music at the same time, COMAND APS switches automatically from map to arrow-based navigation. The clear directions displayed in the instrument cluster mean that you will not be distracted from the business of driving.

If you hold something firmly in your hands, it won't slip away. In the Viano this is particularly true of the multifunction steering wheel (standard for the AMBIENTE). In conjunction with the multifunction display and audio systems, it offers safety and ease of operation. Whether you want to change the radio volume, make a phone call or scroll through the multifunction display, you can do it all at the touch of a button – without taking your hands off the wheel.