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119 Controls in detail
Control system
Operate the cassette player
Turn on the radio and select the 
cassette player (
page 182).
Vehicles with COMAND*:
Refer to separate operating 
instructions.
Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly 
until the settings for the cassette 
currently being played are shown in the 
display.
1Current side
Press buttonj to fast forward to 
the next track.
Press buttonk to rewind the 
cassette to the beginning of the current 
track.
NAVI* menu
The 
NAVI
 menu contains the functions 
needed to operate your navigation system.
Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly 
until you see the message 
NAVI
 in the 
display.
If the navigation system is switched off, 
the message 
NAVI OFF
 is shown in the 
display. 
If the navigation system is on, the 
message 
NAVI ACTIVE
 is shown in the 
display.
Please refer to the COMAND* manual for 
instructions on how to activate the route 
guidance system*.
iTo select the reverse side of the tape, 
press button below track number on 
the audio system display, or enter 
request on the COMAND* system 
located in the center dashboard. 
     
        
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131 Controls in detail
Control system
Vehicle submenu
Access the 
VEHICLE
 submenu via the 
SETTINGS
 menu. Use the 
VEHICLE
 submenu 
to make general vehicle settings. The 
following functions are available:
Setting station selection mode
Use the 
PRESS BUTTON IN AUDIO MODE 
function to select the manual or memory 
station selection mode for the radio 
(page 117).
Move the selection marker with 
theæ orç button to the VEHICLE
 submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly 
until you see this message in the 
display: 
PRESS BUTTON IN AUDIO MODE
.
The selection marker is on the current 
setting.
Pressæ orç to select the 
desired station selection mode.
You can select:
STATION SEARCH
MEMORY
 selects next stored stationSetting automatic locking
Use this function to activate or deactivate 
the automatic central locking. With the 
automatic central locking system 
activated, the vehicle is centrally locked at 
vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph 
(15 km/h).
Move the selection marker with 
theæ orç button to the VEHICLE
 submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly 
until you see this message in the 
display: 
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK
.
The selection marker is on the current 
setting.
Pressæ orç to switch AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK
 ON or 
OFF
.
Function
Page
Set station selection mode 
(radio)
131
Set automatic locking
131 
     
        
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171 Controls in detail
Audio system
Item
Page
1
CD mode selector
185
2
Manual tuning
(radio)
175
Fast forward/reverse 
(cassette, CD)
184,
188
Speed dialing memory 
(telephone*)
193
3
Radio mode selector
175
4
Display panelCassette compartment 
behind display panel
Item
Page
5
Alpha-numeric keypadBand selection, 
station buttons (radio)
175
CD selection (CD)
187
Telephone number entry, 
retrieving speed dialing 
memory (telephone)
190
6
Scanning (radio, cassette, 
CD)
177,
184,
188
7
Function button
176
8
Light-emitting diode
Item
Page
9
Function keys
a
Cassette eject
183
b
Cassette mode selector
182
c
Telephone* mode selector
189
d
Seek tuning (radio)
176
Track search (cassette, 
CD)
183,
188
Speed dialing memory
(telephone)
193
e
On/off
172
Volume
172 
     
        
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175 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 178).
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 176)
Manual tuning (
page 176)
Automatic seek tuning (
page 176)
Scan tuning (
page 177)
Preset buttons (
page 177)
Automatic station memory (Autostore) 
(page 177)
iFM frequency band:
FM 87.7......107.9 MHz
AM frequency band:
MW (medium wave) 530......1710 KHz 
     
        
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177 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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180 Controls in detailAudio systemChannel selection
The following options are available for se-
lecting a channel:
Direct channel input (
page 180)
Manual tuning (
page 180)
Preset channels (
page 180)
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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361 Technical terms
Tele Aid* System
(T
elematic A
larm I
dentification on 
D
emand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three 
types of response: automatic and 
manual emergency, roadside assis-
tance and information. Tele Aid is 
initially activated by completing a 
subscriber agreement and placing an 
acquaintance call.
The Tele Aid system is operational 
provided that the vehicle’s battery is 
charged, properly connected, not 
damaged and cellular and GPS 
coverage is available.Telematics*
A combination of the terms “tele-
communications” and “informatics”.
Tightening torque
Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug 
wrench) with which threaded fasteners 
such as wheel bolts are tightened.
Tire speed rating
Part of tire designation; indicates the 
speed range for which a tire is 
approved.Traction
Force exerted by the vehicle on the 
road via the tires.
VIN
(V
ehicle I
dentification N
umber)
The number set by the manufacturer 
and placed on the body to uniquely 
identify each vehicle produced.
Voice control system*
Voice control system for car phones, 
portable cell phones and audio 
systems (radio, CD, etc.).  
     
        
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364 Index
Seats 32, 33
Steering column height 38
Steering column length 38
Steering wheel 36
Air conditioning (cooling)
Turning off 156, 166
Turning on 156, 166
Air conditioning refrigerant 348
Air distribution
Adjusting 153, 162
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 154, 163
Activating 154, 163
Deactivating 155, 164
Air vents, rear passenger compartment
Adjustable 157, 168
Air volume
Adjusting 153, 162Airbags 57
BabySmart
TM deactivation 
system 68
Children 58
Front 61
Passenger 61
Side impact 62
Window curtain 62
Alarm
Audible 73, 81
Canceling 81
Visual 80
Alarm system
Anti-theft 80
Alignment bolt 357
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 320
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 353
Antiglare
Automatic 146
Manual 146
Antilock brake system (ABS) 357Anti-theft alarm system
Arming 80
Canceling alarm 81
Disarming 81
Anti-theft systems 80
Anti-theft alarm system* 80
Immobilizer 80
Tow-away alarm 81
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest
Storage compartment in front of 217
Storage spaces 218
Ashtray 219
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 256
AUDIO menu 116
Selecting radio station 117
Audio system 169
Audio and telephone, operation 169
Button and soft key operation 172
Cassette operation 182
CD operation 185
Operating and display elements 170