2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 radio controls

99 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index CD player1Radio system is switched off.
2The CD player is switched on.
3The number of the CD currently playing is displayed
if you are using a CD changer.
4Track number.
“TITLE” appears on vehicles with COMAND system.
“TRACK” appears on vehicles with audio system.
The radio must be switched on.
The CD player must be switched on.
Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until
display (2) appears.
Press the j or k button repeatedly until the
required track number (4) is displayed.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or
previous system.
Note:
To select a CD from the magazine, press a number on
the audio system or the (optional) COMAND system key
pad located in the center dashboard.
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Cassette player1Audio system is switched off.
2The cassette player is switched on.
3Side being played.
The radio must be switched on.
The cassette player must be switched on.
Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until
display (2) appears.
Pressing the j button fast forward on to the next
track.
Pressing the k button rewinds the cassette to the
beginning of the current track.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or
previous system.
Notes:
To select the reverse side of the tape, press button below
track number on the audio system display, or enter
request on the (optional) COMAND system located in
the center dashboard.
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1Preliminary display of the individual settings
2“SETTINGS” – in this options menu you can call up
the menu “VEHICLE”.
Pressing buttonæ orç on the multifunction
steering wheel controls the selection marker.
3“PRESS BUTTON IN AUDIO MODE”
– radio adjustment “STATION SEARCH”: use
thej ork button to select a frequency.
– radio adjustment “MEMORY”: use the j
ork button to select a stored station (preset
memory).
4“AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK”, see automatic central
locking on page 34.
5Returning the setting menu “VEHICLE” to the
factory setting.
6Acknowledgment.
Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the
individual setting preliminary display (1) appears.
Press the j or k button until the setting menu
“SETTINGS” (2) is displayed.
Press buttonæ orç un til the m en u “ VE HICLE” is
selected by the selection marker.Press the j or k button until the required
display (3 to 4) is displayed. Pressing the æ orç
button controls the selection marker. The settings made
are stored and applied immediately.
The individual setting preliminary display (1) will
appear again after you have run through all the setting
menus. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the
next or previous system.
To return menu “VEHICLE” (3 and 4) to its factory
setting:
•Call up menu (3 or 4).
•Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster (see
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3 seconds. Display (5) will appear.
•Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster once
more. The menu “VEHICLE” is reset to factory
settings, acknowledged by display (6).
The individual setting display “SETTINGS” (2) will
appear if you do not press the knob for instrument
cluster illumination within about 5 seconds. The
setting menus will not be reset.

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Audio and telephone operation
These instructions are intended to help you become
acquainted with your Mercedes-Benz audio system.
They contain useful tips and a detailed description of
the user functions.Operating safety
1Optional equipment
Dolby and the double-D symbol
Ù
are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. The Dolby noise reduction
system is manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
Wa r n i n g !
In order to avoid distraction which could lead to an
accident, system settings should be entered with
the vehicle at standstill and systems should be
operated by the driver only when traffic conditions
permit. Always pay full attention to traffic
conditions first before operating system controls
while driving. Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your car is covering a
distance of 50 feet (approximately14 m) every
second.
Wa r n i n g !
Any alterations made to electronic components can
cause malfunctions.The radio, cassette deck, CD changer
1 and
telephone
1 are interconnected. Therefore, when
one of the components is defective or has not been
removed/replaced properly this may impair the
function of other components.
These malfunctions might seriously impair the
operating safety of your vehicle.We recommend that you have any service work or
alterations to electronic components done at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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1On/off, volume, see page 163
2Telephone mode selector, see page 177
3Seek tuning, see page 167,
Track search (tape), see page 171,
Skipping tracks (CD), see page 175
Manual repeat dialing (telephone), see page 1804Radio mode selector, see page 166
5Manual tuning, see page 167 and 167
Fast Forward/Reverse (tape), see page 171
Fast Forward/Reverse (CD), see page 176
Telephone book, see page 178
6CD mode selector, see page 175
7Tape mode selector, see page 169

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8Display panel
The cassette slot is located behind the display panel.
For notes on playing cassettes, see page 169
9Alpha-numeric keypad for
station storage and frequency entry, see page 169
optional telephone, see page 177
Tape eject, see page 170
Tape track select, see page 171
Dolby, see page 172
CD track access, see page 17710Scan tuning (Radio, see page 167)
Tape track search, see page 171
CD, see page 167
11Function button, see page 169 and 177
12Soft keys for
radio band selection, see page 166
tone controls, see page 164
scan, see page 167
13Tape eject, see page 169

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Button and soft key operation
In these instructions, the alpha-numeric keypad (right
side of radio face) and the function buttons (left side of
the radio face) are referred to as “buttons” and the four
keys under the display are referred to as “soft keys”
Note:
Do not press directly on the radio display face.Operation
Switching on and off
Press the control knob .
The system is switched off when the electronic main key
in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or removed.
The radi o is swi tched on again when the electron ic main
key in the starter switch is turned to position 1 or 2.
Note:
The system can also be switched on separately with the
electronic main key removed, but will switch itself off
automatically after half an hour to conserve vehicle
battery power.

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Adjusting the volume
Turning the control knob clockwise will increase the
volume, counterclockwise will decrease the volume.
Note:
The volume setting can be selected separately for the
telephone, audio system and voice recognition system.
Audio fu nctions
The “AUD” key is used to select the BASS, TREBLE,
FADER and BALANCE functions. Settings for bass and
treble are stored separately for the radio, cassette and
CD modes. Tone level settings are identified by the
vertical bars. The center (flat) setting is shown by one
longer bar in the center of the display.Bass
Press the “AUD” key
repeatedly until “BASS”
appears on the display.
Press the “+” key to increase
or the “-” key to decrease the level.
Pressing the “+” and “-” keys simultaneously resets the
Bass to its center (flat) level.
Treble
Press the “AUD” key
repeatedly until “TREBLE”
appears on the display.
Press the “+” key to increase
or the “-” key to decrease the level.
Pressing the “+” and “-” keys simultaneously resets the
Treble to its center (flat) level.