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Express-dialing
Press one of the number buttons - for more
than 1 second.
The phone number or the name stored at this memory
location will appear on the screen.
When the call is initiated, the call time will appear on
the display.
Note:
Please be aware that button might already be
reserved for an emergency call number, see page 184.
Call hold feature
While on the telephone, a second call can be accepted
by pressing the “SND” key. The first call will be put on
hold. Press “SND” to toggle between the calls.
An additional call can be accepted after ending one of
the previous calls.Accepting incoming call in telephone mode
With an incoming call, a
ringing tone can be heard and
the message “CALL” appears
on 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 (symbol
“S” on the display), then a switch is made automatically
to t he telep hone mod e whe n a call is r eceived . The audio
source is muted, the ringing tone is heard and the
message “CALL” appears. Press the soft key “SND” to
answer the call. After the call has been terminated, the
previously selected audio source is resumed.
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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) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in
Canada) at 1-800-387-0100 for more information in the
event of a malfunction.
1Optional equipment
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Emergency call
Important!
If you press button for more than 1 second, the
number stored in memory location 1 (for example 911)
will be dialed.
The 911 emergency call system is a public service.
Using it without due cause is a criminal offence.
You can make an emergency call to an emergency
rescue station with a mobile communications network.
The emergency call will be placed as long as the
corresponding mobile communications network is
available. To do this, switch the telephone on if you have
not already done so.
The call will also be placed if the unlock-code is not
entered.Emergency calls may not be possible with all telephone
networks or if certain network services and/or
telephone functions are active. Check with your local
network operating company. It may take some time to
set up an emergency call.
To use this function you must ensure that the number
stored in memory location 1 is the number to be dialed
in case of emergency.
Note:
If an emergency call cannot be
connected, the message
“SYSTM BUSY” appears.
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The control panel is located on the driver’s door. Switches for:
1left, front
2right, front
3left, rear
4right, rear
There are individual switches in the front passenger
door and the rear doors for the respective windows.
Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2.
Opening the windows:
Press the switch to resistance point.
Closing the windows:
Pull the switch to resistance point.
Release switch when window is in desired position.
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Express opening and closing
Press or pull switch past resistance point and release –
window opens or closes completely.
To interrupt procedure, briefly press or pull switch.
If the upward movement of the window is blocked
during the closing procedure, the window will stop
during the last few inches before closure and open
slightly.
When pulling and holding the switch to close the
window, and upward movement of the window is
blocked during the last few inches before closure, it will
stop but not
open slightly.
The windows can also be opened and closed using:
•the summer opening / convenience feature, see
page 34.
•the button O in the control panel of the
automatic climate control, see page 155.
•the button e in the control panel of the
automatic climate control, see page 156.
Wa r n i n g !
When closing the windows, be sure that there is no
danger of anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure.In case of obstruction, the automatic reversal will
not operate if a door window is being closed by
pulling the switch to its resistance point and
holding it there, or when using the electronic key.The closing procedure of door windows can be
immediately reversed by either pressing or pulling
the switch, or pressing buttonŒ on the
electronic key and holding it.When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
electronic key from starter switch, and lock your
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can cause
serious personal injury.
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The switch (1) is located on the driver’s door.
If no operation of the rear windows by switch (for
instance by children) is desired, slide override
switch (1) to the right; the N symbol becomes
visible.
Operation of the rear door windows with the switches
located in the driver’s door is still possible.Synchronizing power windows
If the power supply was interrupted, (battery
disconnected or low), the windows cannot be opened or
closed by the express feature.
To resynchronize the express feature, pull switch until
the window is completely closed and hold for
approximately 1 second. Repeat procedure for each
window.
The automatic full opening and closing procedure of the
windows should now be restored.
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Sliding/pop-up roof
1to slide roof open
2to slide roof closed
3to raise roof at rear
4to lower roof at rearTurn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1
or 2.
To open, close, raise or lower the sliding/pop-up roof:
Move the switch to resistance point in the required
direction.
Release the switch when the roof has reached the
required position.
Wa r n i n g !
When closing the sliding / pop-up roof, be sure that
there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
electronic key from starter switch, and lock your
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can cause
serious personal injury.
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automatically
Move the switch past resistance point in the direction
required and release.
The sliding / pop-up roof opens or closes completely.
Stopping the sliding / pop-up roof:
Move the switch in any direction.
If the movement of the sliding / pop-up roof is blocked
during the closing procedure, the roof will stop and
reopen slightly.With the roof closed or tilted open, a screen can be slid
into the roof opening to guard against sun rays. When
sliding the roof open, the screen will also retract.
The sliding / pop-up roof can also be opened and closed
using:
•the summer opening / convenience feature, see
page 34.
•the button O in the control panel of the
automatic climate control, see page 155.
•the button ein the control panel of the
automatic climate control, see page 156.
Notes:
To avoid damaging the seals, do not transport any
objects with sharp edges which can stick out of the
sliding / pop-up roof.
The sliding/pop-up roof can be opened or closed
manually should an electrical malfunction occur, see
page 349.
Wa r n i n g !
When closing the sliding / pop-up roof, be sure that
there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
electronic key from starter switch, and lock your
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can cause
serious personal injury.
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