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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Cassette mode 
Note:
Vehicles equipped with the COMAND system do not 
come with a factory installed cassette mechanism. 
A standard 1/8” stereo phono plug for auxiliary audio 
input (located in glove box) is provided for connection of 
a portable battery operated cassette player or any other 
portable device which uses a headphone output. Please 
refer to the COMAND operating manual for information 
concerning the activation of the audio input.Playing cassettes
Press the “TAPE” button. When the eject (EJ) key is 
pressed, the display folds down and the cassette slot 
becomes visible. Push the cassette into the slot until it 
engages. The cassette will be pulled in automatically.
Notes:
Do not press directly on the radio display face.
Return the display panel to its normal position by 
folding it back up and pressing gently on the display 
frame to lock in place. 
When playing mono recorded tapes (e.g. books) through 
a stereo system the sound from one track might bleed to 
the other track, despite setting the balance to the full 
left or full right speakers. 
268 Fuses
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2Lock for auxiliary fuse box and battery cover
3Fuse box and battery cover4Auxiliary fuse box below right rear bench seat
To gain access, fold seat cushion forward. Rotate lock (2) 
counterclockwise and remove cover.
Note:
When reinstalling cover (3) make certain that tabs 
(arrows) are inserted.
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