2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CL600 audio

149 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Setting the audio volume
You can only adjust the volume of the system currently
in use. The volume setting for each system (audio,
telephone, navigation and voice recognition system) is
stored separately.Setting button:
æincreases the volume.
çreduces the volume.
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217 Tele Aid
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Important!
Always make sure that the indicator lamps in the
“SOS” button, in the “Roadside Assistance” button and
in the “Information” button do not remain illuminated
constantly in red and the message “TELE AID – VISIT
WORKSHOP” is not displayed in the multifunction
display after the system self check.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above, have the
system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Emergency calls
An emergency call is initiated automatically:
•following an accident in which the Emergency
Tensioning Retractors (ETR’s) or airbags deploy,
•if the antitheft alarm or the tow away alarm stays on
for more than 20 seconds, see pages 62 and 64.
An emergency call can also be initiated manually by
opening the cover next to the inside rear view mirror
labeled “SOS”, then briefly pressing the button located
under the cover. See below for instructions on initiating
an emergency call manually.Once the emergency call is in progress, the indicator
lamp in the “SOS” button will begin to flash. The
message “EMERGENCY CALL – CONNECTING CALL”
appears in the multifunction display. When the
connection is established, the message “EMERGENCY
CALL – CALL CONNECTED” appears in the
multifunction display. All information relevant to the
emergency, such as the location of the vehicle
(determined by the GPS satellite location system),
vehicle model, identification number and color are
generated.
A voice connection between the Response Center and
the occupants of the vehicle will be established
automatically soon after the emergency call has been
initiated. When a voice connection is established the
audio system mutes and the message “TELE AID –
EMERGENCY CALL ACTIVE” appears in the
multifunction display. The Response Center will attempt
to determine more precisely the nature of the accident
provided they can speak to an occupant of the vehicle.
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Roadside Assistance button 
Located below the center armrest cover is the Roadside
Assistance button. Pressing and holding the
button (for longer than 2 seconds) will initiate a call to a
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher. The
button will flash while the call is in progress. The
message “ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE – CONNECTING
CALL” will appear in the multifunction display. When
the connection is established, the message “ROADSIDE
ASSISTANCE – CALL CONNECTED” appears in the
multifunction display. The Tele Aid system will transmit
data generating the vehicle identification number,
model, color and location (subject to availability of
cellular and GPS signals).A voice connection between the Roadside Assistance
dispatcher and the occupants of the vehicle will be
established. When a voice connection is established the
audio system mutes and the message “TELE AID -
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE CALL ACTIVE” appears in the
multifunction display. The nature of the need for
assistance can then be described. The Mercedes-Benz
Roadside assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a
qualified Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to tow
your vehicle to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center. For
ser vic es s uch as labor an d / or towi ng charges m ay ap ply.
Refer to the Roadside Assistance manual for more
information.
These programs are only available in the USA:
•S ign an d Drive s erv ices : Ser vi ces such as jump start,
a few gallons of fuel or the replacement of a flat tire
with the vehicle spare tire are obtainable,
•Remote Vehicle Diagnostics: This function permits
the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher
to download malfunction codes and actual vehicle
data.
Wa r n i n g !
If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the
vehicle (e.g. smoke or fire in the vehicle, vehicle in
a dangerous road location), please do not wait for
voice contact after you have pressed the emergency
button. Carefully leave the vehicle and move to a
safe location. The Response Center will
automatically contact local emergency officials
with the vehicle’s approximate location if they
rec eive a n a utom at ic “SO S” si gna l a nd ca nn ot ma ke
voice contact with the vehicle occupants.
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221 Tele Aid
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The indicator lamp in the Roadside Assistance
button remains illuminated in red for approx.
10 seconds during the system self-check after turning
electronic key in starter switch to position 2 (together
with the “SOS” button and the Information
button¡).
See system self-check on page 216 when the indicator
lamp does not light up in red or stays on longer than
approximately 10 seconds.
If the indicator lamp in the Roadside Assistance
button is illuminated continuously and there was
no voice connection to the Response Center established,
then the Tele Aid system could not initiate an Roadside
Assistance call (e.g. the relevant cellular phone network
is not available). The message “ROADSIDE
ASSISTANCE – CALL FAILED” appears in the
multifunction display.
Roadside Assistance calls can be terminated using the
ìbutton on the multifunction steering wheel.Information button ¡
Located below the center armrest cover is the
Information button¡. Pressing and holding the
button (for longer than 2 seconds) will initiate a call to
the Customer Assistance Center. The button will flash
while the call is in progress. The message “INFO –
CONNECTING CALL” will appear in the multifunction
display. When the connection is established, the
message “INFO – CALL CONNECTED” appears in the
multifunction display. The Tele Aid system will transmit
data generating the vehicle identification number,
model, color and location (subject to availability of
cellular and GPS signals).
A voice connection between the Customer Assistance
Center representative and the occupants of the vehicle
will be established. When a voice connection is
established the audio system mutes and the message
“TELE AID – INFO CALL ACTIVE” appears in the
multifunction display. Information regarding the
operation of your vehicle, the nearest Mercedes-Benz
Center or Mercedes-Benz USA products and services is
ava i l ab le to yo u .
For more details concerning Tele Aid, please visit
www.mbusa.com and use your ID and password, sent to
you separately, to learn more (USA only).
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223 Tele Aid
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index During this time you will hear a chirp and voice contact
will be interrupted. Voice contact will resume once the
retransmission is completed. Once a call is concluded, a
chirp will be heard and the appropriate indicator lamp
will stop flashing. The COMAND system operation will
resume.
Important!
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 Customer 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 flashes until
the call is concluded. Calls can only be terminated by a
Response Center or Customer 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 COMAND
system audio 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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407 Index
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Index
AABS (Antilock brake system) ....................................... 276
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 300
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 316
Active body control (ABC) ............................................ 282
Active body control (ABC) fluid level ......................... 338
AIR CLEANER -
malfunction and warning messages ......................325
Air conditioner refrigerant ........................................... 401
Air distribution, manual ............................................... 174
Air volume, manual ....................................................... 174
Airbag deactivation system ............................................ 88
Airbag OFF indicator lamp ........................................... 302
Airbags .............................................................................. 92
Front airbags ............................................................... 92
Side impact airbags .................................................... 95
Window curtain airbags ............................................. 95
Alarm system ............................................................. 62, 64
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ................... 253, 339, 399, 404
Antiglare night position ............................................... 106Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 276
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 300
Antitheft alarm system ...................................................62
Aquaplaning .................................................................. 250
Armrest, rear bench .......................................................201
Ashtrays .......................................................................... 202
Center console, front ............................................... 202
Rear seats .................................................................. 203
Audio systems ................................................................. 126
Cassette player .......................................................... 128
CD player ....................................................................127
Radio ...........................................................................126
Automatic central locking .............................................. 51
Automatic climate control ............................................ 168
Activated charcoal filter ........................................... 177
Adjustable air outlets,
rear passenger compartment ............................. 182
Air distribution, manual .......................................... 174
Air recirculation ........................................................ 176
Air volume, manual .................................................. 174
Basic setting ............................................................... 173
Defogging windows ........................................... 175, 176
Defrosting ................................................................... 175
Display and controls ................................................. 170
Dust filter ................................................................... 172
Economy mode .......................................................... 178
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415 Index
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) .........304
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) ...............304
DISTRONIC (DTR) .....................................................327
DOOR .......................................................................... 322
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. ...............................................309
ENGINE OIL LEVEL .................................................. 320
ENTRY POSITION .....................................................306
HOOD .......................................................................... 323
KEY .............................................................................322
Lamp SENSOR ........................................................... 314
LIGHTING SYSTEM ................................................... 312
PARKING BRAKE ......................................................308
SEAT BACKREST ....................................................... 321
SEAT BELT SYSTEM ................................................. 314
SELECTOR LEVER ....................................................325
TELE AID .................................................................... 323
TELEPHONE - FUNCTION ....................................... 315
TIRE PRESSURE ........................................................ 318
TRUNK OPEN ............................................................308
WASHER FLUID ........................................................ 326
Malfunction/warning message memory .................... 138
Manual operation of sliding/pop-up roof ................... 375
Mechanical keys ............................................................... 46
Memory function ............................................................ 111
Mirror, exterior
Parking position ........................................................ 108Mirror, exterior, adjusting ............................................ 107
Mirror, exterior, parking position,
front passenger side ................................................. 108
Mirror, exterior, rear view ............................................ 107
Mirror, inside, rear view ............................................... 106
Multicontour backrest ..................................................... 74
Multifunction display .................................................... 120
Audio systems ............................................................126
Cassette player .......................................................... 128
CD Player ....................................................................127
Distronic (DTR) .......................................................... 135
Engine oil level indicator .........................................124
FSS ...............................................................................124
Individual settings .................................................... 140
Malfunction/warning message memory ............... 138
Radio ...........................................................................126
Telephone ...................................................................129
Telephone — Incoming call ...................................... 133
Telephone — Redialing ............................................. 131
Telephone book ......................................................... 129
Tire inflation pressure monitor ..............................124
Trip and main odometer and sub menu ................124
Trip computer ............................................................ 136
Vehicle speed .............................................................124
Multifunction steering wheel ....................................... 120
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416 Index
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NNavigation system .......................................................... 134
Night security illumination ......................................... 162OOn-board diagnostic system .........................................296
Operator’s Manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator .....................................117
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21PPanic button ...................................................................... 46
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ....................... 206
Parcel net in trunk ........................................................ 205
Parking ............................................................................ 248
Parking assist (Parktronic) .......................................... 286
Parking brake ............................. 202, 244, 248, 298, 346
PA R K I N G B R A K E -
malfunction and warning messages ......................308
Power assistance ............................................................246
Power closing assist
Doors and trunk lid .................................................... 49Power head restraints, rear ............................................ 81
Power seats, front
Backrest ........................................................................ 72
Seat ventilation system .............................................. 79
Power windows ............................................................... 183
Blocking of rear side window operation ................ 185
Express opening and closing .................................. 184
Opening and closing ...................................................44
Synchronizing ........................................................... 185
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
RRadio
See Audio systems .................................................... 126
Radio - see Audio systems ............................................ 126
Radio transmitters ......................................................... 214
Rain sensor
See intermittent wiping ........................................... 165
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................................................ 182
Rear view mirror
Inside, automatic antiglare ...................................... 106
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