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Control system
Press buttonk orj repeatedly 
until the desired channel is found.Operate the CD player*
Turn on the radio and select the 
CD player (
page 201). 
Vehicles with COMAND*:
Refer to separate operating 
instructions.
Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly 
until the settings for the CD currently 
being played appear in the 
multifunction display.
1Current CD (for CD changer*)
2Current track
Press buttonk orj repeatedly 
until the desired track is selected.
iFeature description is based on 
preliminary information available at 
time of printing.
For more information on satellite radio 
operation, see “Introduction to satellite 
radio* (USA only)” (
page 196). 
Vehicles with COMAND*: 
Refer to separate operating 
instructions.
iTo select a CD from the magazine, 
press a number on the audio system or 
the COMAND* system key pad located 
in the center dashboard. 
     
        
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Control system
Time/Date submenu
Access the 
Time/Date
 submenu via the 
Settings
 menu. Use the 
Time/Date
 
submenu to change the instrument cluster 
display settings.
The following functions are available:Time synchronization with head unit*
This function can only be seen on vehicles 
with COMAND* and navigation module*.
Move the selection marker with 
buttonæ orç to the 
Time/Date
 
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly 
until the message 
Time synchro. 
w/Head Unit
 appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
The selection marker is on the current 
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to select 
the desired setting.Setting the time (hours)
This function can only be seen with audio 
system.
Move the selection marker with 
buttonæ orç to the 
Time/Date
 
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly 
until the message 
Time Hours
 appears 
in the multifunction display.
Function
Page
Time synchronization with 
head unit*
137
Setting the time (hours)
137
Setting the time (minutes)
138
Selecting time display mode
139
Selecting automatic time change 
(Daylight Saving Time (DST) 
summer/Standard time winter)
139
Setting the date (month)
139
Setting the date (day)
140
Setting the date (year)
141
iVehicles with COMAND*:
For information on setting the time, 
refer to the separate COMAND 
operating instructions.
 
     
        
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The selection marker is on the hour 
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to set the 
hour.
Press the reset button in the instru-
ment cluster (
page 117) to confirm.
The hour is set and stored.Setting the time (minutes)
This function can only be seen with audio 
system.
Move the selection marker with 
buttonæ orç to the 
Time/Date
 
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly 
until the message 
Time Minutes
 
appears in the multifunction display.The selection marker is on the minute 
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to set the 
minutes.
Press the reset button in the instru-
ment cluster (
page 117) to confirm.
The minutes are set and stored.
iVehicles with COMAND*:
For information on setting the time, 
refer to the separate COMAND 
operating instructions.
 
     
        
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Control system
Selecting time display mode
Move the selection marker with 
buttonæ orç to the 
Time/Date
 
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly 
until the message 
Clock display
 
appears in the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current 
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to set 
the
12h
 or
24h
 time display mode.Selecting automatic time change 
(Daylight Saving Time (DST) 
summer/Standard time winter)
Move the selection marker with 
buttonæ orç to the 
Time/Date
 
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly 
until the message 
Change-over 
Summer / Winter time
 appears in the 
multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current 
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to select if 
the changeover between summer and 
winter time should be automatic or 
manual. 
Setting the date (month)
This function can only be seen with audio 
system.
Move the selection marker with 
buttonæ orç to the 
Time/Date
 
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly 
until the message 
Date Set MM
 appears 
in the multifunction display.
iVehicles with COMAND*:
For information on setting the date, 
refer to the separate COMAND 
operating instructions.
 
     
        
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The selection marker is on the month 
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to set the 
month.Setting the date (day)
This function can only be seen with audio 
system.
Move the selection marker with 
buttonæ orç to the 
Time/Date
 
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly 
until the message 
Date Set day
 
appears in the multifunction display.The selection marker is on the day 
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to set the 
day.
iVehicles with COMAND*:
For information on setting the date, 
refer to the separate COMAND 
operating instructions.
 
     
        
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Control system
Setting the date (year)
This function can only be seen with audio 
system.
Move the selection marker with 
buttonæ orç to the 
Time/Date
 
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly 
until the message 
Date Set YY
 appears 
in the multifunction display.The selection marker is on the year 
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to set the 
year.Lighting submenu
Access the 
Lighting
 submenu via the 
Settings
 menu. Use the 
Lighting 
submenu to change the lamp and lighting 
settings on your vehicle.
The following functions are available:
iVehicles with COMAND*:
For information on setting the date, 
refer to the separate COMAND 
operating instructions.
Function
Page
Setting daytime running lamp 
mode (USA only)
142
Setting locator lighting
143
Setting night security 
illumination
143
Setting interior lighting delayed 
shut-off
145 
     
        
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183 Controls in detail
Audio system
Audio system
Audio and telephone, operation
These instructions are intended to help 
you become familiar with your 
Mercedes-Benz audio system. They con-
tain useful tips and a detailed description 
of the user functions.
Operating safety
Warning!
G
In order to avoid distraction which could 
lead to an accident, the driver should enter 
system settings with the vehicle at a 
standstill and operate the system only when 
road and traffic conditions permit. Always 
pay full attention to traffic conditions first 
before operating system controls while 
driving.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph 
(approximately 50 km/h), your car is 
covering a distance of 44 feet 
(approximately 14 m) every second.
Warning!
G
Any alterations made to electronic 
components can cause malfunctions.
The radio, amplifier, CD changer*, satellite 
radio*, telephone* and voice control 
system* are interconnected. When one of 
the components is not operational or has 
not been removed/replaced properly, the 
function of other components may be 
impaired.
This condition might seriously impair the 
operating safety of your vehicle.
We recommend that you have any service 
work on electronic components carried out 
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 
     
        
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