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1CD changer error messages
2CD drive error messages“No CD changer” – The system cannot detect the CD
changer; contact a Mercedes-Benz Center (1)
“No magazine” –There is no magazine inserted in the
CD changer; load CDs into the magazine and insert the
magazine into the CD changer (1)
“Magazine empty” –There are no CDs in the magazine;
load CDs into the magazine and insert the magazine
into the CD changer (1)
“No CD”:
• The magazine slot selected does not contain a CD;
select a different magazine slot (1)
• No CD is in the CD drive or the CD in the drive is
not ready to play (2)
“Being activated” – The CD changer is not yet ready for
operation (1)
“Reading error” – The system cannot read the CD
which has been inserted (2), e.g. audio CD
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“Error” – an error other than those described here has
occurred (1, 2)
If an error occurs in the operation of the CD drive or
the CD changer, the system will automatically switch to
the other component after 3 seconds.
CD operation will resume when the error has been
corrected.
If it is not possible to play the CD which has been
selected in the CD changer (“Error” message), the
system will automatically select the next CD in the
magazine.“Temperature too high” – CD operation will switch off
automatically after 3 seconds; press the corresponding
key to select a different audio source (1, 2)
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Handle CDs only as illustrated. Avoid touching the CD surface with your fingers!
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Do not use rubbing alcohol or solvents to clean the CDs. Clean CDs with a dry, lint-free cloth. Wipe them from
the inside to the outer edge. Never wipe the CD in a
circular motion.
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Note:
You can name a CD and then this name will be dis-
played on the screen when you play it, page 57.Do not expose the CDs to heat or direct sunlight.
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Multifunction steering wheel, Multifunction
display1
No audio system has been switched on.
2
The CD unit is switched on.
3
The number of the CD currently playing will be
displayed.
4
Track number being played.
Press
on COMAND to switch the CD unit on.
Press or
repeatedly if necessary until
display (2) appears.
Press
or
until the desired track number
appears.
Press
or
to display the next or previous
system.
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CD 4
TRACK 5
AUDIOOFF
CD 4
TRACK 6
CD 4
TRACK 4
3
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The COMAND system is equipped with a standard
amplifier.
You can set the sound Bass/Treble and the sound-
center (fader and balance) individually or select sound
impressions.
See individual audio mode descriptions for instructions
on this feature.
Adjustments to the sound have a different effect on the
audio and service sources. The predefined sound
modes are available for the
audio sour
ces onl
y.
The audio sources include:
• Radio (FM/AM, WB)
• CD drive and CD changer
• Auxiliary sound source, e.g. tape deck (if con-
nected)
The main menu for the sound is activated in the audio
sources through the menu field “Sound”.Service sources include:
• Telephone
• Voice output in navigation
• Voice recognition system
The main menu for the sound is activated in the menu
“NAVI Settings” through the menu field “Sound”.
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Activate main Sound menu
For audio sources:
1Status line, radio (FM) is switched on
Other messages:
AM band is active – “AM Bass/Treble”
WB band is active – “WB Bass/Treble”
CD drive or CD changer is switched on –
“CD Bass/Treble”
2Actual sound settings (Bass/Treble)
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3Actual sound-center
Fader: front – back
Balance: left – right
4Slide switch to alter the value
5Reset bass and treble to “0”, and the fader/balance
to the middle
6Activate predefined sound impressions, page 74
To activate the main sound menu for radio (FM/AM,
WB) or CD operation:
Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton
to highlight
the main menu field “Sound” and press it to confirm
your selection.
The actual settings for sound and fader/balance are
displayed. The “Bass” menu field is highlighted
whenever “Bass/Treble” menu (FM/AM, WB, or CD) is
first accessed.