2000 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS radio

153 Audio system
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Accepting incoming call in telephone mode
With an incoming call, the ringing tone will be heard
and the message “CALL” appears in the display. Press
the SND key to answer the call.
Accepting incoming call in tape, CD or radio mode
If the telephone is activated in the background
(telephone symbol in the display), then a switch is made
automatically to telephone when an incoming call is
received. The audio source is muted, the ringing tone is
heard and the message “CALL” appears. After the call
has been terminated, the previously selected audio
source is resumed.
Terminating call
A current call can be terminated by pressing the END
key.Component malfunctions
The radio, CD changer
1, and Mercedes-Benz integrated
cellular telephone
1 are part of a fiberoptic networked
system. Failure of one of the components can lead to
malfunctions of the other components. Please contact
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes for more information in the event
of a malfunction.
1 Optional equipment
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175 Contents - Driving
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DrivingControl and operation
of radio transmitters ................ 176
The first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km) ................................. 177
Maintenance ................................... 177
Tele Aid ........................................... 178
Catalytic converter ........................ 188
Emission control ............................ 189
Steering lock ................................... 190
Starting and turning off
the engine .................................. 192
Automatic transmission ............... 193
Parking brake .................................202Driving instructions ...................... 203
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ........ 203
Drinking and driving ................ 203
Pedals .......................................... 203
Power assistance ........................ 204
Brakes .......................................... 204
Driving off ................................... 205
Parking ........................................ 205
Tires ............................................. 206
Snow chains ............................... 208
Winter driving
instructions ................................ 209
Block heater .................................210
Deep water ................................... 211
Passenger compartment ............ 211
Traveling abroad ......................... 211Cruise control ................................. 212
Brake assist system
(BAS) ........................................... 215
Antilock brake system
(ABS) ........................................... 217
Four Wheel Electronic Traction
System (4MATIC) ...................... 219
Electronic stability program
(ESP) ...........................................220
Parking assist
(Parktronic) ..............................224
What you should know
at the gas station .......................229
Check regularly and
before a long trip ...................... 231
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176 Control and operation of radio transmitters
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Control and operation of radio transmitters
COMAND, radio and telephone
1 Observe all legal requirements.
Telephones and two-way radio
Radio transmitters, such as a portable telephone or a
citizens band unit should only be used inside the
vehicle if they are connected to an antenna that is
installed on the outside of the vehicle.
Refer to the radio transmitter operation instructions
regarding use of an external antenna.
Wa r n i n g !
Please do not forget that your primary
responsibility is to drive the vehicle. Only operate
the COMAND (Cockpit Management and Data
System), radio or telephone
1 if road and traffic
conditions permit.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km / h), your vehicle is covering
a distance of approximately 50 feet (approximately
14 m ) e v e r y s e c o n d .
Wa r n i n g !
Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a
built-in or attached antenna (i.e. without being
connected to an external antenna) from inside the
vehicle while the engine is running. Doing so could
lead to a malfunction of the vehicle’s electronic
system, possibly resulting in an accident and
personal injury.
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185 Tele Aid
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If the indicator lamp continues to flash or the system
does not reset, contact the Response Center at
1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in
Canada), or Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) in the USA or
Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100 in Canada.
Notes:
The indicator lamp in the respective button f lashes until
the call is concluded. Calls can only be terminated by a
Response Center or Client Assistance Center
representative except Roadside Assistance and
Information calls, which can also be terminated by
pressing ìbutton on the multifunction steering
wheel.When a Tele Aid call has been initiated, the audio
system or the COMAND system audio (only vehicles
with COMAND) is muted and the selected mode (radio,
tape or CD) pauses. The optional cellular phone (if
installed) switches off. If you must use this phone, the
vehicle must be parked. Disconnect the coiled cord and
place the call. The navigation system (if engaged) will
continue to run. The display in the instrument cluster is
available for use and spoken commands are only
available by pressing the RPT button on the COMAND
unit. A pop-up window will appear in the COMAND
display to indicate that a Tele Aid call is in progress.
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Index
AABS (Antilock brake system) ....................................... 217
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................237
ABS-SYSTEM -
malfunction and warning messages ......................242
Adjusting steering wheel ................................................ 81
Air conditioner refrigerant ...........................................320
Air distribution .............................................................. 130
Air volume ...................................................................... 130
Airbag deactivation system ............................................ 67
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ........................................238
Airbags .............................................................................. 70
Alarm system ............................................................. 43, 45
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................... 210, 262, 319, 322
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 217
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................237
Antitheft alarm system ................................................... 43
Aquaplaning ...................................................................207
Armrest, rear bench ...................................................... 162
Ashtrays .......................................................................... 166
Center console ........................................................... 166
Rear doors .................................................................. 167Aud io system
Anti-theft system ....................................................... 137
Button and soft key operation ................................. 138
Cassette mode ............................................................143
CD changer .................................................................148
CD mode ..................................................................... 147
Operating and display elements ............................. 136
Operating safety ........................................................ 135
Operation – audio and telephone ........................... 135
Radio mode ................................................................ 141
Telephone operation ................................................. 151
Audio systems ...................................................................97
Cassette player ............................................................99
CD player ......................................................................98
Radio .............................................................................97
Automatic central locking ..............................................38
Automatic climate control ............................................126
Activated charcoal filter ........................................... 132
Air distribution .......................................................... 130
Air recirculation ........................................................ 131
Air volume .................................................................. 130
Basic setting ...............................................................129
Defogging windows ...................................................129
Defrosting ...................................................................129
Display and controls .................................................128
Dust filter ................................................................... 131
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328 Index
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Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 32
Electronic main key .................................................... 25
Electronic reserve key ................................................ 26
Locking and unlocking .............................................. 31
Mechanical keys .......................................................... 34
Remote control ............................................................ 25
Summer opening/convenience feature ................... 33
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ............234
Check regularly and before a long trip ...................... 231
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator ...................................117
Via oil dipstick ...........................................................260
Child restraint ..................................................... 60, 67, 78
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .................................300
Clock, setting ................................................................... 111
Coin holder in glove box lid ......................................... 163
COMAND, radio and telephone ....................................176
Combination switch ...................................................... 122
Consumer information ..................................................324
Control and operation of radio transmitters ..............176
COOLANT (coolant level) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................245
Coolant level ................................................................... 261
Adding coolant ..........................................................262
Checking .................................................................... 261COOLANT TEMP. -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 246
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................ 90
Coolants .......................................................................... 322
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 323
Cruise control ................................................................. 212
Cup holder
In center console ....................................................... 165
In glove box lid .......................................................... 163
In rear bench armrest ............................................... 162
DDaytime running lamps ................................................120
Deep water
Driving instructions ................................................. 211
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 240
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 240
Display illumination ........................................................ 89
Doors .................................................................................. 35
Drinking and driving .................................................... 203
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................ 203
Driving instructions ..................................................... 203
Driving off ...................................................................... 205
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333 Index
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NNavigation system - Multifunction display ................ 105
Night security illumination ......................................... 120OOn-board diagnostic system .........................................234
Operator’s manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator ...................................... 90
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21PPanic button ...................................................................... 34
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ....................... 169
Parking ............................................................................205
Parking assist (Parktronic) ..........................................224
Malfunction ...............................................................228
Parktronic switch ......................................................228
Sensors .......................................................................225
Warning indicators ...................................................226
Parking brake ............................. 202, 204, 205, 221, 235
PA R K I N G B R A K E -
malfunction and warning messages ......................244Power assistance ........................................................... 204
Power seats front ..............................................................46
Power windows ............................................................... 154
Blocking of rear door window operation ............... 155
Opening and closing ...................................................33
Synchronizing power windows ............................... 156
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
RRadio transmitters ......................................................... 176
Rain sensor ..................................................................... 123
Rear seat cushion .......................................................... 294
Rear view mirrors ............................................................82
Antiglare night position .............................................82
Exterior ......................................................................... 83
Inside ............................................................................82
Parking position ..........................................................85
Storing mirror positions in memory ........................84
Rear window defroster .................................................. 130
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 160
Remote control .................................................................29
Battery replacement .................................................291
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex STEERING GEAR OIL - malfunction and warning
messages ....................................................................249
Steering lock ................................................................... 190
Steering wheel adjustment ............................................ 81
Storage compartments
Above ashtray in center console ............................ 164
Glove box .................................................................... 163
In center console ....................................................... 164
Stowing things in the vehicle ......................................254
Sun visors ....................................................................... 161
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ........................... 68
Indicator lamp ...........................................................236
SRS malfunction ......................................................... 70
TTachometer ....................................................................... 91
Technical data ................................................................ 312
Electrical system ....................................................... 316
Main Dimensions ...................................................... 317
Rims and Tires .......................................................... 313
Weights ....................................................................... 316
Tele Aid ........................................................................... 178
Information ................................................................ 183
Initiating an emergency call manually ................. 181Roadside Assistance ................................................. 182
TELE AID - malfunction and
warning messages ................................................... 249
Telephone ........................................................................100
General notes ............................................................. 176
Incoming call ............................................................. 104
Redialing ....................................................................102
Telephone book ......................................................... 100
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 176
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................177
Tires ................................................................................ 206
Driving instructions ................................................ 206
Rims and tires ........................................................... 313
Rotating wheels ........................................................ 267
Tire inflation pressure ............................................. 276
Tire replacement ...................................................... 266
Tire speed rating ...................................................... 208
Tire traction .............................................................. 207
Winter driving instructions .................................... 209
Tow-away alarm ................................................................45
Towing the vehicle ........................................................ 282
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlokking ................................................ 284
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 211
Trip computer .................................................................106
Trip odometer ................................................................... 91
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