2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 manual radio set

Contents
Manual transmission ......................... 154
Shifting into reverse ..................... 155
Automatic transmission* ................... 156
One-touch gearshifting................. 158
Gear ranges ................................. 159
Gear selector lever position ......... 160
Automatic shift program .............. 162
Driving tips ................................... 163
Steering wheel gearshift control
(Speedshift) (C 55 AMG only)....... 164
Manual shift program
(C 55 AMG only)........................... 165
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 167
Good visibility .................................... 168
Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 168
Rear view mirrors ......................... 168
Sun visors .................................... 171
Rear window sunshade* .............. 172
Rear window defroster ................. 173Climate control ................................... 174
Deactivating the climate control
system .......................................... 177
Setting the temperature................ 177
Adjusting air distribution and
volume .......................................... 178
Defrosting ..................................... 178
Air recirculation mode .................. 179
Air conditioning............................. 181
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents....................... 182
Audio system ...................................... 183
Audio and telephone, operation .... 183
Operating safety ........................... 183
Operating and display elements.... 184
Button and soft key operation....... 186
Operation ...................................... 186
Radio operation ............................ 191
Introduction to satellite radio*
(USA only) ..................................... 196
CD mode ....................................... 201
GSM network phones ................... 208
TDMA or CDMA network phones .. 214
Emergency calls “911”.................. 221Power windows .................................. 223
Opening and closing the
windows........................................ 223
Synchronizing power windows ...... 226
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ................ 227
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 227
Synchronizing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 230
Driving systems .................................. 231
Cruise control ............................... 231
Loading .............................................. 234
Roof rack* .................................... 234
Ski sack* (Canada only) ............... 234
Split rear bench seat* .................. 237
Loading instructions ..................... 239
Cargo tie-down rings*................... 240
Useful features ................................... 241
Storage compartments ................. 241
Ashtrays........................................ 245
Cigarette lighter ............................ 246
Electrical outlet in the rear
passenger compartment ............... 247
Telephone* ................................... 247
Tele Aid* ....................................... 248
Garage door opener* .................... 256

185 Controls in detail
Audio system
Item
Page
1
CD changer mode selector
AUX mode selector
201
191
2
Single CD mode selector
203
3
Radio mode selector
4
Mute function (radio)
195
Pause (CD)
207
5
Volume distribution
189
6
Sound settings
187
7
Display
8
Alphanumeric keypad
Item
Page
9
Speed dialing memory
(telephone) in descending
order
a
Accepting a call
(telephone)
213
b
Telephone mode selector
208
c
Speed dialing memory
(telephone) in ascending
order
209
d
Terminating a call
(telephone)
213
e
CD slot
f
CD ejection
203
Item
Page
g
Soft keys
186
h
Volume
187
j
Switching on/off
186
k
Manual tuning / seek
tuning (radio)
193
Track search, reverse (CD)
206
l
Manual tuning / seek
tuning (radio)
193
Track search,
fast forward (CD)
206

188 Controls in detailAudio systemAdjusting treble
Press O button repeatedly until TREBLE
appears in the display.

Press
+ or
– soft key to increase or
decrease tone level accordingly.
or

Press
RES
soft key briefly to reset treble
tones to their center level.
The radio switches back to the
standard radio menu eight seconds
after the last soft key is pressed.Sound system*
You can either program the sound settings
manually (
page 187) or choose settings
via preset sound characteristics.
You can select from among the following
settings:


STANDARD
: conventional stereo sound.


SURROUND
: the sound is set for better
three-dimensional acoustic character-
istics.


SPEECH
: the sound is optimized for the
spoken word.

Press O button repeatedly until STANDARD
, SURROUND
or
SPEECH
appears
in the display.

Press X or Y soft key repeatedly
until the desired sound setting has
been reached.
The sound is set accordingly.
or

Press
RES
soft key briefly.
The sound setting is reset depending
on the sound source activated.


Radio mode:
STANDARD


CD/AUX mode:
SURROUND


Telephone:
SPEECH
The radio switches back to the
standard radio menu eight seconds
after the last soft key is pressed.

196 Controls in detailAudio systemScan search

Starting scan search
Press
SC soft key.
SC will appear in the display. The
radio briefly tunes in all receivable
weather band stations.


Ending scan search
Press
SC soft key or S or T.
The weather band station last
played will be selected and
SC
disappears from the display.Introduction to satellite radio*
(USA only)
SIRIUS satellite radio provides 100 chan-
nels of digital-quality radio, among others
music, sports, news, and entertainment,
free of commercials. SIRIUS satellite radio
uses a fleet of high-power satellites to
broadcast 24 hours per day, coast to
coast.
This diverse, satellite-delivered program-
ming is available for a monthly subscrip-
tion fee.
For more information call the SIRIUS
Service Center (
page 201), or contact
www.siriusradio.com
iAdditional satellite radio equipment
and a subscription to a satellite radio
service provider are required for the
satellite radio operation described
here. Feature description is based on
preliminary information available at
time of printing.
iAt time of printing, no date for the avail-
ability of optional equipment required
for satellite radio operation had been
set.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for details and availability for
your vehicle.
Note that categories and channels
shown in illustrations are dependent on
programming content delivered by the
service provider. Programming content
is subject to change. Therefore,
channels and categories shown in
illustrations and descriptions
contained in this manual may differ
from the channels and categories
delivered by the service provider.

198 Controls in detailAudio systemThe first channel 001 is called up and the
PTY system changes to All categories.
If no station can be received,
ACQUIRING

appears in the display.
If the Satellite radio service is not
activated,
ACQUIRING
will also appear in the
radio display and
NO SAT
will appear in the
multifunction display.Selecting a station
The following options are available:


Selecting a station using the selected
category (
page 199),


Tuning via station presets
(page 198),


Tuning via scan search (
page 200).


Tuning via manual channel input
(page 198).


Tuning via the program category list
(page 199).
Tuning via station presets
Ten satellite radio station presets are
available.
You can access the presets via number
keys.Accessing via number keys

Enter number of preset you wish to
select, e.g. 1.
The radio plays the station stored
under this number and the PTY function
changes to the category corresponding
to the station.
Tuning via manual channel input
Example: tuning in channel 16
iThe system will tune to a default
station if no station had been selected
previously.

200 Controls in detailAudio systemTuning via scan search
Scan search is characterized as follows:

Scan search plays a channel for
approx. eight seconds and then skips
to the next channel within the current
category.


Scan search can be terminated
manually.

Press
SC soft key.
The search starts. SC appears in the
display.

Press
SC soft key again.
The search stops.Obtaining additional text information
Additional text information (artist, title)
related to the current channel can be
displayed.

Press
INF
soft key.
The title being played is displayed.

Press
INF
soft key again.
The name of the artist performing the
title being played is displayed.Storing stations

Tune in desired station.

Press and hold desired station
button1 to R until a brief signal
tone is heard.
The frequency is stored on the selected
station button.
The radio saves the current station at
the memory preset selected. The
memory preset selected appears in the
status line, e.g. S3.
iIf a button is not pressed within
four seconds, the radio will return to
the standard display.
iThere are ten presets available.
An existing entry is overwritten in the
memory list when a new entry is given.

403 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*
1
Voice control system for car phones,
portable cell phones and audio
systems (radio, CD, etc.).
1Feature description is based on preliminary infor-
mation at time of printing. At time of printing, no
date for availability of voice control had been set.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
details and availability for your vehicle model.

427 Index
Satellite radio
additional text information 200
general information 196
manual channel input 198
storing of station 200
Seat belt force limiter 67
Seat belt height adjustment 45
Seat belt height adjustment,
front seats 45
Seat belt system
Message in display 327
Seat belt telltale 25
Seat belts 64
Cleaning 299
Fastening 43
Height adjustment 45
Proper use of 45, 66
Safety guidelines 62
Telltale 307
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 104Seat heating*
Switching off 105
Switching on 105
Seats 98
Adjusting 35
Easy entry/exit feature* 98
Heating* 105
Manual seat 36
Multicontour seat* 104
Power seat* 38
Split rear bench seat* 237
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings* 240
Selecting
Automatic time change
(Daylight Saving Time
(DST) summer/winter) 139
Display for status indicator 136
station (satellite radio) 198
Selecting radio mode 191
Selector lever see gear selector leverSelf-test
BabySmart
TM air bag
deactivation system 70
Tele Aid* 249
Service
Parts 374
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 375
Service and warranty information 10
Service life (tires) 287
Service see Maintenance
Service System see FSS
Setting
Convenience functions 146
Cruise control 232
Date (day) 140
Date (month) 139
Date (year) 141
Daytime running lamp mode 142
Exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 108
Higher speed in cruise control 233
Hours (clock) 137