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emergency call systemwith CODE (348) TELE
AID emergency call system
Notes regarding the taxi
emergency call systemMODEL 140,202,210,220...AH82.95-P-0002-01A
Adjusting headlamps when
driving abroadMODEL 164, 169, 171,
203, 209, 211, 215, 216,
219, 220, 221, 230, 245,
251 ...AH82.10-P-0001-01A
Adjust headlamps when
driving abroadMODEL 454.0AH82.10-P-0001-
01FF
Adjusting headlamps when
driving abroadMODEL 451.3/4AH82.10-P-0001-
01MCC
Retrofitting xenon headlampsMODEL 129, 140, 202,
210, 220 ...AH82.10-P-1003-01A
Retrofitting xenon headlampsMODEL 210.###1# as of
1.7.99AH82.10-P-1003-01F
Notes on retrofitting xenon
headlampsMODEL 203AH82.10-P-1003-01P
Notes on installing taxi/rental
vehicle equipmentMODEL 245 ...AH82.25-P-0001-
01BK
Notes on installing rental
vehicle equipmentMODEL 221.0##/1##1#
except CODE (498) Japan
version except CODE (494)
USA versionAH82.25-P-0001-
02SX
Notes on mirror taximeterMODEL 202, 203.0, 210,
220 with CODE (450) Taxi
versionAH82.25-P-1000-02P
Notes on wiper arm
adjustmentMODEL 171.4, 203, 209,
211, 215, 220, 230, 240AH82.30-P-0001-01A
Notes on wiper arm
adjustmentMODEL 129,202,208,210AH82.30-P-0001-01B
Notes on wiper arm
adjustmentMODEL 219.3AH82.30-P-0001-
01TX
Notes on COMAND
software statusMODEL 215, 220 with
CODE (352a) COMAND
operating and display
system bei APS der 3.
GerategenerationAH82.60-P-0001-01A
Notes on radio installationMODEL 203 ...AH82.60-P-0001-03P
Notes on removal/installation
of the fiber optical cable for
the Media Oriented System
Transport (MOST)MODEL 211.0/2AH82.60-P-0001-06T
Notes on auto-pilot systemMODEL 170AH82.61-P-0001-01A
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Notes on auto-pilot systemMODEL 129,208.4AH82.61-P-0001-01B
Notes on auto-pilot systemMODEL
202.018/02 /12/13, 208.3,
210.0AH82.61-P-0001-01C
Notes on auto-pilot systemMODEL 203 Navigations
system APS 30AH82.61-P-0001-01P
Notes on positioning GPS
antenna, TrafficStarMODEL 210 with CODE
(581a) Automatic air
conditioning MODEL 140AH82.61-P-0001-02A
Notes on dynamic guidance
for APSMODEL 129, 140, 168,
170, 202, 208, 210 bei APS
der 3. GerategenerationAH82.61-P-0001-04A
Notes on dynamic guidance
for APSMODEL 220 ...AH82.61-P-0001-04B
Notes on dynamic navigation
for APSMODEL 215,220...AH82.61-P-0001-04C
Notes on radio connector pin
assignmentMODEL 163AH82.61-P-0001-05A
Notes on TV antenna in rear
windowMODEL 210.0 as of 1.7.99AH82.62-P-0001-01A
Retrofitting voice control
systemMODEL 210.### 1#AH82.70-P-0001-01A
Notes on D2B ringMODEL 210...AH82.70-P-0001-03A
Notes on D2B ringMODEL 210...AH82.70-P-0001-03B
Notes on D2B ringMODEL 210...AH82.70-P-0001-03C
Notes on D2B ringMODEL 202 ...AH82.70-P-0001-03E
Notes on D2B ringMODEL 202 ...AH82.70-P-0001-03F
Notes on D2B ringMODEL 170...AH82.70-P-0001-03G
Notes on D2B ringMODEL 208 ...AH82.70-P-0001-03H
Notes on D2B ringMODEL 208 ...AH82.70-P-0001-03I
Notes on D2B ringMODEL 215, 220AH82.70-P-0001-
03IA
Notes on D2B ringMODEL 168...AH82.70-P-0001-03J
Notes on telephone
retrofittingMODEL 129, 168, 170,
202, 208, 210 ...AH82.70-P-0001-04A
Notes on retrofitting
telephoneMODEL 129, 168, 170,
202, 208, 210 as of 1.7.00
up to 30.6.01 except CODE
(855) TELE AIDAH82.70-P-0001-04B
Notes on retrofitting
telephoneMODEL 215, 220 as of
1.7.00 up to 30.6.01 except
CODE (855) TELE AIDAH82.70-P-0001-04C
Notes on telephone MODEL 215,220...AH82.70-P-0001-10A
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NOTES ON NAVIGATION SYSTEM TRAFFICSTAR - AH82.61-P-0001-03A
Models 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 202, 208, 210
Customer information on GPS antenna installation location
On all sedans and coupes, the GPS antenna can be mounted on the rear shelf as an alternative to the instrument
panel.
TrafficStar customer information
The TrafficStar navigation system is available in two versions from the Becker Company:
1. Mat black cover
2. Precious wood cover, burr walnut (Avant-
garde)
conversion for Tele Aid
emergency call system
Notes regarding the Tele-Aid
emergency call systemMODEL 463 ...AH82.95-P-0001-
01GA
Notes regarding the Tele-Aid
emergency call systemMODEL 199AH82.95-P-0001-
01SLR
Notes on Tele Aid
emergency call system
control module changeMODEL 140 with CODE
(348) TELE AID
emergency call systemAH82.95-P-0001-02A
Cleaning plastic cover plates
of lampsMODEL 168, 169, 171,
199, 203, 204, 208, 209,
210, 211, 215, 216, 219,
220, 221, 230, 240, 245.2AH82.10-P-1002-01A
Cleaning plastic cover plates
of lampsMODEL 454.0AH82.10-P-1002-
01FF
Notes on installation of
wiring harnesses in roof areaMODEL 203.0AH82.25-P-1000-01P
Notes on avoiding damage to
fiber optic cables during
repair workMODEL 164, 169, 211,
216, 221, 245, 251, 454 ...AH82.60-P-0001-
05AK
Notes on avoiding damage to
fiber optic cables during
repair workMODEL 219.3 with Media
Oriented System Transport
(MOST)AH82.60-P-0001-
05TX
Notes on fiber optic cableMODEL 129, 163, 168,
170, 202, 203, 208, 209,
210, 215, 220, 230, 414,
463 ...AH82.70-P-0001-02A
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Notes on installation of GPS antenna
The GPS antenna should be installed only in a vertical position with a maximum deviation of 10° from
horizontal.
The GPS antenna should always have a free view of the sky. Thermal insulated windows can significantly
reduce the function of the GPS antenna.
When installing the GPS antenna, always ensure that the arched surface points away from the vehicle.
Changing the installation location inside of the vehicle after the system is put into operation has no effect on the
GPS reception.
NOTES ON RADIO CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT - AH82.61-P-0001-05A
Model 163
The pin assignment in the radio connector has been changed on vehicles as of 07.99 (model year 2000)
Fig. 1: Identifying Radio Connector Pin Assignment
Check pin assignment
If the pin assignment is the same as listed in the table above, it is not necessary to install the adapter
wiring harness and CAN bus adapter when installing the Audio 30 APS navigation system.
NOTES ON TELEPHONE OPERATION WITH AUDIO 30 APS NAVIGATION SYSTEM - AH82.61-P-0001-06A
Models 129, 163, 168, 170, 202, 208, 210
Vehicles with telephone code 316 or 317 can be retrofitted with an Audio 30 APS navigation system.
Ensure that the Audio 30 APS navigation system is a unit with part number A 208 820.....Older units with part
number A 168 820 .. .. are not capable of assuming the master function in the D2B- ring.
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The Audio 30 APS does not have a number pad. For this reason, it is not possible to control the telephone over
the radio (see operating instructions).
On vehicles (as of approx. 07.99) with multifunction steering wheel (telephone control with keys on steering
wheel) this function is then also possible with the Audio 30 APS navigation system.
NOTES ON TRAFFIC PRO NAVIGATION SYSTEM - AH82.61-P-0002-01A
Models 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 202, 208, 210
Customer information, installation position for GPS antenna
There are two different installation locations for the GSP antenna:
1. Standard GPS antenna from DaimlerChrysler on roof or trunk lid. This version offers the best reception
and is therefore preferable.
2. Use of magnetic antenna in vehicle passenger compartment. This version is part of the kit from the
Becker company and installation is described in Becker installation instructions.
Notes on installation of Becker GPS antenna
The GPS antenna can only be installed horizontally with a maximum deviation of 10° from horizontal.
The GPS antenna should always have an unobstructed view of the sky. Tinted windows can reduce the function
of the GPS antenna considerably.
When installing the GPS antenna always ensure that the arched surface of the antenna points upwards.
NOTES ON FIBER OPTIC CABLE - AH82.70-P-0001-02A
Model 129, 163, 168, 170, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 215, 220, 230, 414,
463.243/244/245/246/247/248/249/250/254/270/271/303/309/322/323/332/333/340/341
Illustrated on Model 202 sedan
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Fig. 2: Identifying Fiber Optic Cable Module, CD Player With Changer (In Trunk) And Voice Control
System Control Unit
Position of the identification
For vehicle models 170, 202, 203, 208, 210, 215, 220, 230, 463 an identification plate is located on the fiber
optic cable wiring harness behind the radio on which the fiber optic cable modules (1, 2, 3, 4) specially fitted to
these vehicles are specified together with their exact length.
With models 129, 414 the identification plate is in the trunk next to the CD changer.
With model 168, the identification plate is in the passenger footwell in the area of the control unit box. If there
is no length specification on the identification plate, the respective fiber optic cable module must be removed
and the necessary length measured.
Vehicle model 163 does not have any identification plate.
With repairs, the individual fiber optic cable modules with corresponding length specification can be ordered
(see spare-parts documentation Group 82).
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Fig. 3: Identifying Position Of Identification On Fiber Optic Cable Wiring Harness
Routing
The inserts (5) of the fiber optic cable modules may only be routed as in production. The fiber optic cable
modules must always be pr ovided with a protective cap when routing. For every vehicle model, the sequence of
components in the D2B ring is specifically predetermi ned. The components are connected by fiber optic cable
modules. They are secured to a wiring ha rness with an orange-colored casing.
Fig. 4: Identifying Fiber Optic Cable Modules Insert
Danger of breaking! Do not kink fiber optic cable, route over sharp edges or be nd in radii smaller than 25
mm. Tensile forces on inserts must not exceed 65 N.
The fiber optic cable must not be exposed to temperat ures greater than 85°C or lower than -40°C. Do not
squeeze fiber optic cable, in other words do not compress with clamps or cable ties.
Connection between the devices
The Digital Data Bus ring (D2B) connects the new ra dio generation and COMAND (monitor) to the CD
changer (CDC) (USA preinstallati on), telephone and portable CTEL. The sound amplifier remains wired as
COMAND (monitor) to the CD changer (CDC) (USA preinstallation), telephone and portable CTEL. The sound
amplifier remains wired as befo re with Models 129, 170, 202, 208 and 210. The radio and COMAND as head
unit (HU) performs the master function and also forms the interface to the Control Area Network bus Class B
(interior) (CAN-B) (for vehicles wi th multifunction steering wheel).
Ring sequence of vehi cles/models/interface
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Model 129 HU - telephone (or Tele Aid) - CDC - HU
Model 163 HU - Sound - CDC - telephone (or TELE AID) - HU
Model 168 HU - telephone - CDC - HU
Model 170 HU - telephone - HU (ECE); HU - CDC - HU (Japan)
Model 202/208 HU - CDC - telephone (or Tele Aid) - VCS - HU
Model 203/209 HU - sound - portable CTEL interface - VCS - CDC - HU
Model 210 HU - CDC - VCS - telephone (or TELE AID) - HU
Model 215/220 HU - sound - CDC - telephone (or Tele Aid) - VCS - optional portable CTEL interface - HU
Model 230 HU - Sound - CDC - Telephone (or TELE AID) - SBS - HU
Model 414/463 HU - CDC - telephone - HU
The sequence represents the current maximum equipment. If special equipment (SA) is omitted, the
respective item is deleted, resulting in a new ring sequence.
Read out actual configuration using STAR DIAGNOSIS
As of September 1999 it is possible to read out the current actual configuration of a functioning D2B ring by
means of STAR DIAGNOSIS. This is particularly important in the case of later expansion of the D2B ring and
when retrofitting D2B components e.g. telephone.
In the diagnosis system there is the menu item "Retrofitting D2B components". Under this menu item, the
current actual configuration of a vehicle can be read out and written back immediately as a new nominal
configuration. The process is self-explanatory.
BASIC KNOWLEDGE
DIGITAL DATA BUS (D2B), FUNCTION - GF82.00-P-0001A
MODEL 129 as of 1.6.98, 163, 168 as of 1.9.98, 170, 202 as of 1.6.98, 203, 208, 210 as of 1.6.98, 215, 220
Component sequence, exemplified on model 220 with code (819) 6-disc CD changer, with code (810)
sound system, with code (813) voice control system (VCS) and with code (855) TELE AID
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