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216 Controls in detailAudio systemTuning via the program category list
The category list contains all currently re-
ceivable categories of programs. It is
arranged alphabetically.
Selecting a category
Press
PTY
soft key.
The current PTY category of the sta-
tion is displayed.
Press
<<<
or
>>>
soft key.
This switches between the individu-
al categories.
When changing the category, the chan-
nel selected last in the new category
becomes audible.The system will automatically switch to
a station of the selected category if the
currently selected station is not of the
selected category. Otherwise, the cur-
rently selected station remains tuned.
Tuning a station within the selected
category
The channels identified for the current-
ly selected category are arranged
numerically. Only one entry is visible at
a time.
Press S or T button briefly.
The next station within the category
is started.
or
Press and hold S or T but-
ton for approx. three seconds until
desired station has been reached.Tuning via scan search
Scan search is characterized as follows:
Scan search plays a channel for ap-
prox. eight seconds and then skips to
the next channel within the current cat-
egory.
Scan search can be terminated manu-
ally.
Press
SC soft key.
The search starts.
SC appears in the
display.
Press
SC soft key again.
The search stops.
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Obtaining additional text information
Additional text information (artist, title) re-
lated to the current channel can be dis-
played.
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 button
1 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 mem-
ory preset selected appears in the sta-
tus line, e.g. S3.Calling up the ESN information menu
Press
INF
soft key.
Press
ESN
soft key.
The twelve-digit electronic serial num-
ber (ESN) of the SAT tuner* installed in
your vehicle is displayed.
Press
RET
soft key to exit the menu.
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.
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Do not use CDs with an eight cm diameter,
not even with a CD adapter. Attempting to
play CDs with an eight cm diameter or
playing such CDs with an adapter may
cause damage to the CD drive. Such dam-
age is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Should excessively high or low tempera-
tures occur while in CD changer mode*, CD TEMP
will appear in the display, and the
CD will be muted until the temperature has
reached an acceptable level for the system
to continue operation.
The single CD player and the CD changer*
play audio CDs.Tips on handling CDs
Handle CDs carefully to prevent inter-
ference during playback.
Avoid scratches, fingerprints and dust
on the CDs.
Do not write on CDs or apply any labels
or other material to them.
Clean CDs from time to time with a
commercially available cleaning cloth.
Never wipe the CD in a circular motion;
instead, wipe it in a straight line start-
ing in the center and moving outward.
Do not use solvents, anti-static sprays,
etc. for cleaning.
Replace the CD in its case after use.
Protect CDs from heat and direct sun-
light.Operating the single CD player in the
audio system unit
Loading a CD
The single CD player in the audio system
unit has capacity for one CD. The CD slot
for loading the drive is located underneath
the soft keys.
Make sure the system is switched on.
Insert CD into CD slot. The label side of
the CD must face upwards.
The system automatically pulls the CD
into the CD slot. The audio CD begins
to play.!If a CD is already loaded, it must be
ejected before inserting a new CD. In-
serting a second CD in the slot with an-
other CD still loaded will cause damage
to the CD drive not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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Fast forward/reverse
Fast forward
Press and hold S button until
desired point has been reached.
Reverse
Press and hold T button until
desired point has been reached.
Scan
Starting scan
Press
SC soft key.
SC will appear in the display.
Each track on the current CD will be
played for approx. eight seconds in
ascending order.
Ending scan
Press
SC soft key or T or S.Random play
The random function (RDM) plays the
tracks of the current CD in random order.
Switching on random
Press
RDM
soft key.
RDM
appears in the display. A ran-
domly selected track is played.
Switching off random
Press
RDM
soft key again.Repeat
The track being played is repeated until the
repeat function is switched off.
Switching on repeat
Press
RPT
soft key.
RPT
appears in the display.
Switching off repeat
Press
RPT
soft key again.
Pause function
The CD changer* mode is interrupted by
an incoming call on the telephone*
(
page 229).
iThe track number and the relative time
of the track is shown in the display dur-
ing the search.
iWhen you start the RDM function, the
RPT function is automatically switched
off.
iWhen you start the RPT function, the
RDM function is automatically
switched off.
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Switching on pause function
Press U button.
The CD changer* mode is interrupt-
ed and
PAUSE
appears in the dis-
play.
Switching off pause function
Press U button.
The CD changer* mode is active
again.Track and time display
Press
T soft key.
The number of the track being played
and the elapsed playing time appear in
the display.
Press
T soft key again.
The total number of tracks and the total
playing time of the CD appear in the
display.
Press
T soft key.
The standard CD playback menu ap-
pears in the display.
GSM network phonesWarning!
G
Please do not forget that your primary re-
sponsibility is to drive the vehicle. A driver’s
attention to the road must always be
his /her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we rec-
ommend that you pull over to a safe location
and stop before placing or taking a tele-
phone call.
If you choose to use the telephone
1 while
driving, please use the hands-free device
and only use the telephone when road,
weather and traffic conditions permit. Some
jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a
cellular telephone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.
1Observe all legal requirements.
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Using your Mercedes-Benz specified mo-
bile telephone*, a number of functions and
operating steps can be performed and dis-
played in the audio system display.
Further operating instructions not covered
here can be found in the operating instruc-
tions for the multifunction steering wheel
and the cellular telephone*.
I f y o u r a u d i o s y s t e m i s s e t u p f o r t e l e p h o n e
operation, the tsymbol will appear in
the display.
When you insert your Mercedes-Benz
specified mobile telephone* into the tele-
phone cradle, you will be prompted to en-
ter your PIN for 30 seconds (
page 225).
This display disappears when you press
any button.
When your mobile telephone is inserted
into the telephone cradle, you will see the
reception strength in the upper right-hand
corner of the display.Switching on the telephone
Switching on the telephone
Pressh button.
If the telephone was previously
switched off,
PROCESSING
appears in
the display and you will then be
prompted to enter your PIN.
Switching off the telephone
Pressh button for approx. three
seconds.PROCESSING
appears in the display until
the telephone is off. Afterward,
PHONE OFF
appears in the display.PIN entry
Enter PIN number using buttons 1
to R.
If necessary, correct number entered
with the
CLR
soft key. Press soft key
briefly to delete the last digit entered;
press soft key and hold to delete the
complete number.
Press
OK soft key after entering correct
PIN.
READY
or
ROAMING
will appear in the dis-
play.
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226 Controls in detailAudio systemAdjusting the volume
Turn rotary control of N button dur-
ing a telephone call.
The volume will increase or decrease
depending on the direction turned.
Adjusting sound
Adjust sound during a telephone call.
Sound adjustment (
page 205).Placing a call
Entering a telephone number and
starting the dialing process
Enter desired telephone number using
buttons 1 to R.
The number can have up to 32 digits,
but only twelve of these are visible in
the display.
If necessary, correct number entered
with the
CLR
soft key. Press soft key
briefly to delete the last digit entered;
press soft key and hold to delete the
complete number.
After correct telephone number has
been entered, press s button.Phone book
The numbers stored in the phone book of
the telephone can be called up either by
name or number.
In addition, incoming calls are stored in the
phone book.
iIf the PIN is entered incorrectly three
times,
NEED PUK
will appear in the dis-
play. Enter PUK via your telephone.
Please refer to the separate telephone
operating instructions for more infor-
mation.
iThe volume can be adjusted separately
for telephone mode and audio mode.
iIf the telephone number has been
saved together with a name in the tele-
phone book, the name will appear in
the display.iThis is only possible, however, when
the call information transmitted in-
cludes the number of the person call-
ing. If the telephone number is not
transmitted,
NO NUMBER
will be stored
in the phone book.
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Searching and calling up telephone
book entries by name
You can access your mobile tele-
phone’s phone book using the audio
system. You can access both the main
entries and the sub-entries of your
phone book.
Press
MEM
soft key or press ‚ or
ƒ.
Press desired numerical key 2
to 9.
The stored entries are selected ac-
cording to the alphabetical order of
the initial letters (e.g. for
S-Smith,
press button 7 four times).
or
Press and hold button ‚ or
ƒ.
The system jumps from one initial
letter to the next in ascending or
descending order.
Press and hold button ‚ or
ƒ until desired initial letter has
been reached.
or
Press button ‚ or ƒ repeat-
edly until desired entry has been
reached.
The stored entries are selected in
alphabetical order with the sub-en-
tries.
When you have selected a number,
press s button.
The call will be made.
iSeveral sub-entries can be stored for
each main entry (name). These entries
are marked by a corresponding abbre-
viation that appears in the upper
left-hand corner of the display. The fol-
lowing abbreviations for sub-entries
are possible:
CEL = Mobile phone
HOM = Home
WOR = Work
FAX = Fax
PAG = Pager
TEL = Main