2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 CD changer

3 ContentsScanning ......................................... 185
Scanning ......................................... 185
Dolby NR 1
noise reduction system ............ 185
CD mode .......................................... 186
General notes on CD mode ........... 186
CD changer installed ..................... 187
Loading/emptying
the CD magazine ....................... 187
Playing CDs .................................... 188
Skipping tracks
forward/backward .................... 188
Fast forward/reverse ..................... 189
Scanning ......................................... 189
Random play/repeat function ...... 189
Direct track selection .................... 190
Track and time display ................. 190
Telephone operation ...................... 190
Switching the telephone
on and off ................................... 190
Adjusting the volume .................... 191
Entering telephone number
and starting dialing process .... 191
Calling up the phone book ........... 191Switching between
name search and
number search ........................... 191
Searching and selecting
phone book entries
by number ..................................192
Placing a call ...................................192
Manual repeat dialing
(redial) .........................................193
Automatic repeat dialing
(redial) .........................................193
Speed dialing ..................................193
Turbo-dialing ..................................194
Multi party call ...............................194
Accepting incoming call in
telephone mode .........................194
Accepting incoming call
in tape, CD or radio mode ........194
Terminating call .............................195
Muting a call ...................................195
Component malfunctions ..............195
Power windows ...............................197
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................... 200
Interior lighting ............................. 203Rear window sunshade .................205
Sun visors .......................................206
Vanity mirrors ................................206
Interior ............................................207
Storage compartments
and armrests ..............................207
Glove box .....................................208
Cup holder ...................................... 211
Ashtrays .......................................... 213
Lighter ............................................. 215
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell .......... 216
Ski sack ........................................... 216
Enlarged cargo area ....................... 221
Split folding rear seat bench ........ 221
Loading instructions
(vehicle with
enlarged cargo area) .................223
Cellular telephone .........................224
Telephone, general ........................225
Garage door opener .......................226
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109 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.
P 54.30-3635-27
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173 Audio system
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 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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CD mode
General notes on CD mode
Should excessive temperatures occur while in CD mode,
“ CD TEMP HIGH ” wi ll ap pear on t he d is play and m uti ng
will take place. The unit will then switch back to radio
mode until the temperature has decreased to a safe
operating level.
Should temperatures occur while in CD mode which are
too low, “CD TEMP LOW” will be displayed, but the CD
will play. It will be sensitive to skipping if you are
driving over rough roads.
Handle CDs carefully to prevent interference during
playback.
Avoid fingerprints and dust on CDs. Do not write on the
CDs or apply any label or other material or devices to
the CDs.
Clean CDs from time to time with a commercially
available cleaning cloth. No solvents, anti-static sprays,
etc. should be used.
Replace the CD in its container after use. Protect CDs
from heat and direct sunlight.Only use CDs, which bear the
label shown and that conform to
the compact disc digital audio
standard (IEC 60908).
Use of CDs which do not meet this
stan dard may cause d am age to t he
CD changer. Do not play single-CDs (80 mm) with an
adapter.
1Optional equipmentWa r n i n g !
The CD changer
1 is a Class 1 laser product. There is
a danger of invisible laser radiation if the cover is
opened or damaged.
Do not remove the cover. The CD changer
1 does not
contain any parts which can be serviced by the
user. For safety reasons, have any service work
which may be necessary performed only by
qualified personnel.
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187 Audio system
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index CD changer
1 installed
1CD changer
2CD magazine
3CD tray
4CD
If a CD changer1 is installed, it can be operated from the
front control panel of the radio. A loaded magazine must
be installed for CD playing.
1 Optional equipment
Loading/emptying the CD magazine
Slide the changer door to the right until it latches open
and press the eject button . The magazine will be
ejected. Remove the magazine. Pull out the CD tray to its
stop and place the CDs in the recess of the tray, label
side up. Push the tray into the magazine in the direction
shown by the arrow. Insert the loaded magazine into the
changer.
Important!
Close the door after the magazine has been inserted.
3
2
2
1
4
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188 Audio system
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Playing CDs
Press the button. When the changer is used for the
first time after removing/inserting a magazine, play
begins at CD 1 track 1. After that, the CD most recently
played will start at the point where it was last switched
of f. CDs stored in the magazine can be selected by using
the station preset buttons 1-6.
The magazine slot number of
the selected CD will be
displayed after “CD”. The
number of the track being
played will be displayed after
“TRACK”.
If there is no CD in the
selected magazine slot,
“NO CD” and the
corresponding slot number
will be displayed
(e.g.“NO CD3”). After the last track on a CD has been
played, the next CD will automatically be selected and
played.Skipping tracks forward/backward
Press the button. The next track on the CD will be
played.
Press the button. If the track has been playing for
more than10 seconds, it will revert to the start of that
track. If it has been playing for less than ten seconds it
will revert to the preceding track. To skip several tracks,
the respective button must be pressed until the desired
track is reached. If the beginning or end of the CD is
reached during the search, the first or last track will be
played.
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195 Audio system
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Terminating call
A current call can be terminated by pressing the “END”
button.
Muting a call
Pressing the “MUT” key will
silence the call. The caller can
no longer hear you. To return
to the conversation, press the
“MUT” key again.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 the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the
USA) at1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in
Canada) at1-800-387-0100 for more information in the
event of a malfunction.
1Optional equipment
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389 Index
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Index
AAdding engine oil .......................................................... 321
Airbags .............................................................................. 73
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
Malfunction and warning message ........................ 297
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 276
Antitheft alarm system ................................................... 46
Ashtrays .......................................................................... 213
Audio system
Button and soft key operation ..................................176
Cassette mode ........................................................... 182
CD changer ................................................................ 187
CD mode ..................................................................... 186
Operating and display elements ............................. 174
Operating safety ........................................................ 173
Operation ....................................................................176
Operation Audio and telephone .............................. 173
Radio mode ................................................................ 179
Telephone operation ................................................. 190Audio systems ................................................................. 108
Cassette player .......................................................... 110
CD Player .................................................................... 109
Radio ........................................................................... 108
Automatic central locking .............................................. 40
Automatic climate control ............................................ 160
Activated charcoal filter ........................................... 168
Adjustable air outlets,
rear passenger compartment ............................. 172
Air recirculation ........................................................ 167
Air volume, manual .................................................. 165
Basic setting ............................................................... 164
Defrosting ................................................................... 166
Display and controls ................................................. 162
Dust filter ................................................................... 164
Economy mode .......................................................... 169
Front center console
storage compartment ventilation ....................... 171
Residual engine heat utilization ............................. 169
Special settings ......................................................... 165
Windows fogged up on the outside ........................ 166
Automatic transmission ................................................251
Fluid level .................................................................. 322
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ............................................ 350
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