2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class system

76 Satellite radio*Satellite radio operationMain area, in this example: 
ROCK
= selected category (
page 77)

Vault
= name of the selected station
Status bar, in this example:

SAT
(on the left) = the selected mode

SAT5
= location in the program
memory, if the current channel is pre-
stored

Ch16
= number of the current channel
Selectable soft keys

Presets

shows channels pre-stored in the pro-
gram memory (up to 10 channels). You
can store stations (
page 79) and re-
quest stored stations (page 76).

Info

shows additional text information relat-
ed to the current channel.

Scan

is used to start and stop the scan
search (
page 79).

Service

displays a screen showing the tele-
phone number of the Sirius Service
Center and electronic serial number
(ESN) of the particular receiver.
You can also adjust the following:

Bass and treble (
page 32)

Balance and fader (
page 31)

Sound functions (
page 33)

Volume (not on soft keys)
(page 30)
The following options are available:

Tuning via station presets (
page 76)

Tuning via manual channel input
(page 77)

Tuning via the program category list
(page 77)

Tuning a station within the selected
category (
page 78)

Tuning via scan search (
page 79)
Tuning via station presets
Ten Satellite radio station presets are
available.
You can access the presets via number
keys or via the Presets menu.
Selecting a station
iThe Presets memory is empty at first-
time activation of the system.

77 Satellite radio*
Satellite radio operation
Accessing via number keys 
Press one of the number keys

- .
The system will tune to the station
stored under this number.
Accessing via Presets menu.

Press the
Presets
soft key.
The Presets list appears.

Use  or  to choose a preset and
press,
or

Press one of the number keys

- .
The system tunes to the station stored
under this number.
Tuning via manual channel input
Example: Tuning in channel 12

Press.

Press
and !.
The system tunes to channel 12.
Tuning via the program category list
The category list contains all currently re-
ceivable categories of programs. It is sort-
ed alphabetically.Only one entry is visible at a time. The en-
try appears at the top of the main screen.
Selecting a category
Example 1: category
ALL

The station list of category
ALL
contains all
receivable channels (channel mode).

Use or  to select the category All
from the list.
The station listened to before remains
tuned.
iIf an entry is made and such a channel
is not available, the message
Channel

unavailable
appears. The channel select-
ed last continues playing.

78 Satellite radio*Satellite radio operationExample 2: category
POP

In the station list, only channels of catego-
ry
POP
are available (category mode).

Use or  to select the category POP
from the list.
If the station listened to before was of
POP

category, the channel remains tuned.
Otherwise the system switches to the sta-
tion of
POP
category that was selected last
in this category.The system will automatically switch to a
station of
POP
category if the currently se-
lected station is not of the
POP
category.
Otherwise, the currently selected station
remains tuned.
Tuning a station within the selected
category
The channels identified for the currently
selected category are sorted numerically
by channel number, which appear in the
status bar one at a time.
Tuning using COMAND control unit

Press or .
The search proceeds in ascending or-
der.
or

Press or .The search proceeds in descending or-
der and stops at the first receivable
station.
Tuning using the multifunction steering
wheel

Switch the multifunction display in the
instrument cluster to Satellite radio
display (
page 25).

Pressk.
The search proceeds in ascending or-
der.
oriUsing oris followed by a short
delay before the change occurs. Using
 and changes the channel
immediately.

82 Telephone*Important notes1 Observe all legal requirementsSafety InstructionsWarning
G
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular telephone while driving.
Whether or not prohibited by law, for safety
reasons, the driver should not use the cellu-
lar telephone while the vehicle is in motion.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location before
placing or answering a call.
If you nonetheless choose to use the cellular
phone while driving, please use the hands-
free device and be sure to pay attention to
the traffic situation at all times. Use the cel-
lular phone
1 only when road, weather and
traffic conditions permit.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate-
ly 14 m) every second.
Warning
G
Never operate radio transmitters provided
with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with-
out being connected to an external antenna)
from inside the vehicle while the engine is
running. Doing so could lead to malfunction
of the vehicle's electronic system, possibly
resulting in an accident and/or personal
injury.

83 Telephone*
Important notes

Always drive with extreme caution
when operating the telephone hands-
free.

For safety reasons, the cellular phone
handset should not be used to place or
receive a call while driving.

If the signal is very weak (display in the
status bar):
Wait until reception improves before
placing a call.
Tips on telephone operation iOnce the cellular phone is inserted into
the telephone cradle, it can be operat-
ed:
using the cellular phone itself,

using the COMAND control unit,

using the multifunction steering
wheel, or

using the voice control system*.
Descriptions in this Operator’s Manual
presume that the cellular phone is in-
serted into the telephone cradle.
iThis Operator's Manual describes op-
eration of the telephone using the
COMAND control unit and the multi-
function steering wheel. Unless other-
wise specified, the descriptions and
the illustrated displays refer to the
COMAND control unit.
Operation of the cellular phone and
voice control system* are explained in
separate operation guides.!Radio transmitters, such as a portable
telephone or a citizens band unit,
should only be used inside the vehicle if
they are connected to a separate exte-
rior antenna approved by Mercedes-
Benz.

86 Telephone*Telephone operationThe following conditions must be met for a
“911” emergency call:
cellular phone readily inserted

telephone switched ON

available cellular phone network
The 911 emergency call will also function if
the telephone is locked.Placing an emergency call
An emergency call can be placed using the
cellular phone or the COMAND control
unit.
Using the cellular phone
(
Telephone Operation Guide).
Using the COMAND control unit during
PIN or unlock code entry

Press the
911
soft key.
The system opens an inquiry menu
prompting you if you want to dial a
911 call.

If necessary, press  to select
Yes
.

Press  to confirm
Yes
if you want to
place the 911 emergency call.
The telephone establishes the connec-
tion, a ringing tone is audible.

Wait until the emergency call center
answers, then describe the emergency.
If you do not want to place the emergency
call:

Press  to select
No when the inquiry
menu appears.

Press  to confirm
No.
911 emergency callsWarning
G
The “911” emergency call system is a
public service. Using it without due
cause is a criminal offense.iIf you cannot make an emergeny call,
you will have to initiate rescue mea-
sures yourself.

88 Telephone*Telephone operation
If the input is correct, the telephone
will log itself into the network.
If the input is incorrect, message Wrong PIN number
will appear briefly.

Re-enter the PIN.
After three incorrect entries, the SIM
card is blocked. Message
SIM card
blocked
will appear briefly.


The PUK has to be entered.
(Telephone Operation Guide)The unlock code protects the telephone
against unauthorized use. The unlock code
can be activated on the telephone
(
Telephone Operation Guide).
Commit your unlock code to memory.
The telephone functions are available only
after entering the unlock code.
Example: unlock code 2307

In sequence, press the number
keys!, ", and .
In case of erroneous entry, delete the
last or more digits:
Press the
Delete
soft key as often as
required.
iThe telephone cannot be used before it
is logged- in.
Entering the unlock code iThe system switches back to last mode
if the unlock code is not entered within
8 seconds after you are prompted to do
so.

91 Telephone*
Telephone operation
Answering calls
On the COMAND control unit
Press.On the multifunction steering wheel

Presss
.
In both cases the call is active. Commu-
nication is conducted via the hands-free
system. The call volume can be adjusted
(
page 30).
For other user functions, see
“Active call” (
page 96).
Ending or refusing a call
On the COMAND control unit

Press.
On the multifunction steering wheel

Presst
.The desired phone number has to be en-
tered when placing an outgoing call.
The following options are available:

entering a phone number directly
(page 92)

initiating redial (
page 92)

selecting an entry in the accepted and
missed calls list (
page 93)

selecting an entry in the dialed calls list
(page 94)

using speed dial (
page 95)

opening the phone book and selecting
an entry (
page 99)
iThe caller’s number appears only if it is
transmitted.
The caller’s name only appears if, in ad-
dition, the number and the name are
stored in the phone book (
page 98).
iIt is also possible to accept, refuse or
end a call from the cellular phone
(Telephone Operation Guide).
Placing an outgoing call