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177 Controls in detail
Audio system
Bass
Regardless of operating mode, press 
the
AUD
 key repeatedly until
BASS
 
appears on the display.
Press
+ or
- key to increase or de-
crease level.
or
Press both
+ and
- keys simultaneously 
to reset the Bass to its center (flat) lev-
el.Treble
Regardless of operating mode, press 
the
AUD
 key repeatedly until 
TREBLE
 
appears on the display.
Press
+ or
- key to increase or 
decrease level.
or
Press both
+ and
- keys simultaneously 
to reset the Treble to its center (flat) 
level.Fader
Regardless of operating mode, press 
the
AUD
 key repeatedly until
FADER
 
appears on the display.
Press
F or
R key to shift sound accord-
ingly to the front or rear speakers.
or
Press both
F and
R keys simultaneously 
to reset the Fader to its center level.
iYour vehicle may or may not have the 
fader function, depending on the 
vehicle equipment and model. 
     
        
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178 Controls in detailAudio systemBalance
Regardless of operating mode, press 
the
AUD
 key repeatedly until
BALANCE
 
appears on the display.
Press
L or
R key to shift sound accord-
ingly to the left or right speakers.
or
Press both
L and
R keys simultaneously 
to reset the Balance to its center level.Returning audio functions to factory 
settings
Regardless of operating mode, press 
and hold
AUD
 key longer than two 
seconds. 
RESET
 will appear on the 
display.
All settings for bass, treble and balance 
are returned to the center level and the 
volume is set to a predefined level.Audio system sound selection (EXT)*
Regardless of operating mode, press 
the
AUD
 key.
The sound settings menu appears on 
the display.
Press the
EXT
 key.
Press one of the function keys. 
     
        
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179 Controls in detail
Audio system
You can select from among the 
following settings:
DRV
: The tone level is set to the 
Driver position; sound is directed 
toward the passengers.
SP: The tone level is set for Speech, 
optimizing the sound for the spoken 
word.
AMB
: The tone level is set for 
Ambience, producing a 
three-dimensional sound.
OFF
: The audio system sound 
selection is turned off.
Telephone* muting
If a telephone has been installed in the 
vehicle, the radio will switch to telephone 
mode when a call is incoming. The current 
audio source is muted.
Radio operation
Selecting radio mode
Pressb button.
You can now receive radio stations 
over the analog FM, AM or WB station 
frequencies or you can receive chan-
nels digitally via satellite radio (SAT)*.
Analog station frequencies
Selecting the band
You can select from among FM, AM or WB 
frequency bands.
Weather band (
page 182).
Press FM, AM or WB key repeatedly un-
til desired band has been selected.
The FM, AM and WB frequency bands 
are called up one after the other.
The frequency band currently selected 
appears in the upper left-hand corner 
of the display.
Selecting a station
The following options are available for 
selecting a station:
Direct frequency band input 
(page 180)
Manual tuning (
page 180)
Automatic seek tuning (
page 180)
Scan tuning (
page 181)
Preset buttons (
page 181)
Automatic station memory (Autostore) 
(page 181)
iFM frequency band:
FM 87.7......107.9 MHz
AM frequency band:
MW (medium wave) 530......1 710 KHz 
     
        
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181 Controls in detail
Audio system
Scan tuning
Starting scan tuning
Select desired frequency band.
Press2 button.SC will appear on the display. The 
radio briefly tunes in all receivable 
stations on the band selected. The 
first scan cycle will tune in only the 
stations with a strong signal. The 
second scan cycle will tune in every 
receivable station.
Ending scan tuning
Press2 button ord, c, 
f or ebutton.SC disappears from the display.Manual station memory (Presets)
You can store ten AM and ten FM stations.
Storing stations
Tune in the desired station.
Press and hold desired station 
button4 toM until a brief 
signal tone is heard.
The frequency is stored on the 
selected station button.
The frequency band and station 
button number are shown in the up-
per left-hand corner of the display.
Retrieving a station from memory
Press desired station button4 
toM.Automatic station memory (Autostore)
The Autostore memory function provides 
an additional memory level. The station 
memory for manually stored stations is not 
overwritten.
Calling up Autostore memory level
Briefly press the
AS key.
AS is highlighted in the display.
The radio finds the ten stations with 
the strongest signals. These 
stations are stored on the station 
buttons4 toM in order of 
signal strength.
Retrieving a station from memory
Press desired station button4 
toM.
Leaving the Autostore memory level
Press the
AS key.
The highlighted 
AS in the display 
disappears. 
     
        
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184 Controls in detailAudio systemChannel selection
The following options are available for se-
lecting a channel:
Direct channel input (
page 184)
Manual tuning (
page 184)
Preset channels (
page 184)
Direct channel input
Press“key.
Enter desired channel number using 
buttons4 toM.Manual tuning
Press and holdf, d, c or 
e  button until the desired channel 
has been reached.
Preset channels
You can store up to ten channels. 
Retrieving a channel from memory
Press the desired channel 
button4 toM.
Storing channels
Tune in the desired channel.
Press and hold desired channel 
button4 toM until a brief 
signal tone sounds.
The channel is stored on the selected 
channel button.
iOnly inputs for available channels are 
possible.
If a button is not pressed within four 
seconds, the radio will return to the last 
station tuned. 
     
        
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280 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Messages in the display
The control system shows warning and 
malfunction messages in the multifunction 
display.
Certain warning and malfunction messag-
es are accompanied by an audible signal. 
Address these messages accordingly and 
follow the additional instructions given in 
this Operator’s Manual.
Selecting the malfunction memory menu in 
the control system (
page 122) displays 
both cleared and uncleared messages.
High-priority messages appear in the 
multifunction display in red color.
Certain messages of high priority cannot 
be cleared from the multifunction display 
using the reset button.
Other messages of high priority and 
messages of less immediate priority can 
be cleared from the multifunction display 
using the reset button (page 22) and are 
then stored in the malfunction message 
memory (
page 122).On the pages that follow, you will find a 
compilation of the most important warning 
and malfunction messages that may 
appear in the display. High priority 
messages appear on a red background.
Warning!
G
All categories of messages contain 
important information which should be 
taken note of and, where a malfunction is 
indicated, addressed as soon as possible at 
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Failure to repair condition noted may cause 
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz 
Limited Warranty, or result in property 
damage or personal injury.Warning!
G
No messages will be displayed if either the 
instrument cluster or the multifunction 
display is inoperative.
Contact your nearest authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Center.
iTurning the SmartKey in starter switch 
to position2, causes all lamps as well 
as the multifunction display to come 
on. Ensure that they are all in working 
order before starting your journey. 
     
        
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390 Index
Speedometer display mode 128
Station selection mode 132
Temperature (Interior)
Automatic climate control* 165
Climate control 156
Temperature indicator 127
Time display mode (Clock) 127
Units
Speedometer 128
Temperature 127
Setting current speed 207
Settings
Convenience functions 133
Factory, SmartKey 83
Individual, SmartKey 135
Lighting (control system) 129
Menus and submenus 115
Resetting all (control system) 123
Resetting in the submenu 124
Selective, SmartKey 83Settings menu
Functions in 123
Individual vehicle settings 123
Submenus 124
Shift lock 364
Shifting
Gear selector lever 44
Gear selector lever positions 145
Gearshift lever 43
Into optimal gear range 
(Automatic transmission*) 143
Into reverse 
(Manual transmission) 141
Side impact airbags 60
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 310, 311, 314
Side markers
Cleaning 269Side windows
Automatic opening 201
Cleaning 270
Closing 200, 201, 202
Closing fully 201
Closing with SmartKey 202
Opening 200, 201, 202
Opening fully 201
Opening with SmartKey 202
Stopping 201
Synchronizing power windows 202
Signal strength (telephone*) 139
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 48
Single wipe 48
Ski sack* 209
Installing 212
Removing 212
Unfolding and loading 209
Unloading and folding 211