2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG radio

278 Controls in detail
Useful features
Erasing the integrated remote control
memory
Switch on the ignition (page 33).
Simultaneously press and hold down
the outer signal transmitter buttons2
and 4, for approximately 20 seconds,
until the indicator lamp1 flashes rap-
idly. Do not hold for longer than
30 seconds.
The codes of all three channels are
erased.Programming tips
If you are having difficulty programming
the integrated remote control, here are
some helpful tips:

Check the frequency of the hand-held
remote control5 (typically located on
the reverse side of the remote). The in-
tegrated remote control is compatible
with radio-frequency devices operating
between 288-399 MHz.

Put a new battery in the hand-held re-
mote control5. This will increase the
likelihood of the hand-held remote con-
trol sending a faster and more accurate
signal to the integrated remote control.

While performing step 3, hold the
hand-held remote control5 at differ-
ent lengths and angles from the signal
transmitter button (2, 3 or4) you
are programming. Attempt varying an-
gles at the distance of 2 to 5 inches
(5 to 12 cm) away or the same angle at
varying distances.

If another hand-held remote control is
available for the same device, try the
programming steps again using that
other hand-held remote control. Make
sure new batteries are in the hand-held
remote control before beginning the
procedure.

Straighten the antenna wire from the
garage door opener assembly. This
may help improve transmitting and/or
receiving signals.
i
If you sell your vehicle, erase the codes
of all three channels.
i
Certain types of garage door openers
are incompatible with the integrated
remote control. If you should experi-
ence further difficulties with program-
ming the integrated remote control,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center, or call Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center (in the
USA only) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or
Customer Service (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.

290 Operation
Driving instructions
Passenger compartment
Driving abroad
Abroad, there is an extensive
Mercedes-Benz service network at your
disposal. If you plan to drive into areas
which are not listed in the index of your
Mercedes-Benz Center directory, you
should request pertinent information from
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.Control and operation of radio
transmitters
COMAND*, radio and telephone*Telephones* and two-way radios
Radio transmitters, such as a portable
telephone or a citizens band unit should
only be used inside the vehicle if they are
connected to an antenna that is installed
on the outside of the vehicle.
Refer to the radio transmitter operation
instructions regarding use of an external
antenna.
Warning!G
Always fasten items being carried as
securely as possible.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle, and cause injury
to vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
The trunk is the preferred place to carry
objects.
Warning!G
Please do not forget that your primary
responsibility is to drive the vehicle safely.
Only operate the COMAND (Cockpit
Management and Data System), radio or
telephone
1 if 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
(approximately 14 m) every second.
1Observe all legal requirements
Warning!G
Never operate radio transmitters equipped
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 a malfunc-
tion of the vehicle’s electronic system,
possibly resulting in an accident and
personal injury.

331 Operation
Tires and wheels
Tire ply material
1Plies in sidewall
2Plies under tread
This marking tells you about the type of
cord and number of plies in the sidewall
and under the tread.Tire and loading terminology
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced) of
automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as
factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not).
Air pressure
The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire.
Air pressure is expressed in pounds per
square inch (psi), or kilopascal (kPa) or
bar.Aspect ratio
Dimensional relationship between tire
section height and section width
expressed in percentage.
Bar
Another metric unit for air pressure. There
are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi)
to 1 bar; there are 100 kilopascal (kPa)
to 1 bar.
Bead
The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped
by steel cords that hold the tire onto the
rim.
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle
has been sitting for at least three hours or
driven no more than one mile (1.6 km).
i
For illustration purposes only. Actual
data on tires is specific to each vehicle
and may vary from data shown in above
illustration.

444 Technical terms
CAN system
(C
ontroller Area Network)
Data bus network serving to control
vehicle functions such as door locking
or windshield wiping depending on
vehicle settings and/or ambient
conditions.
Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator/warning lamps in the
passenger compartment needed for
vehicle operation and monitoring.
Cold tire inflation pressure
(
page 331)
Collapsible tire
An especially compact spare tire that
must be inflated with a provided air
pump before using. It should only be
used to bring the vehicle to the nearest
service station.COMAND*
(C
ockpit Management and Data
System)
Information and operating center for
vehicle sound and communications
systems, including the radio and the
navigation system, as well as other
optional equipment (CD changer*,
telephone*, etc.).
Control system
The control system is used to call up
vehicle information and to change
component settings. Information and
messages appear in the multifunction
display. The driver uses the buttons on
the multifunction steering wheel to
navigate through the system and to
adjust settings.
Cruise control
Driving convenience system that
automatically maintains the vehicle
speed set by the driver.
Curb weight
(
page 332)DOT
(D
epartment of Transportation)
(
page 332)
Engine number
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the cylinder block to
uniquely identify each engine
produced.
Engine oil viscosity
Measurement for the inner friction
(viscosity) of the oil at different temper-
atures. The higher the temperature an
oil can tolerate without becoming thin,
or the lower the temperature it can
tolerate without becoming viscous, the
better the viscosity.
ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Improves vehicle handling and
directional stability.

450 Index
Audio system 197
Audio and telephone, operation 197
Button and soft key operation 200
CD changer* with MP3 216
CD operation 214
Operating and display elements 198
Operating audio system 200
Operating safety 197
Radio operation 205
Telephone* operation 223
Auto-dimming mirror* 169
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating
(Control system) 147
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 184
Control panel 185
Defrosting, front 190
Rear window defroster 173
Automatic headlamp mode 115
Automatic locking when driving 103
Automatic shift program
Program mode selector switch
(Automatic transmission) 161Automatic time change (Standard time,
Daylight Saving time) 142
Automatic transmission 155
Accelerator position 158
Automatic shift program 161
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) 168
Fluid level (ATF) 301
Gear ranges 160
Gear selector lever 155
Gear shifting malfunctions 168
Kickdown 158
Kickdown, manual shift program 167
Manual shift program 165
Manual shifting 162
One-touch gearshifting,
Gear selector lever 162
One-touch gearshifting,
Steering wheel gearshift
control 163
Program mode selector switch 161
Program mode selector switch,
manual shift program 165
Starting engine 46B
BabySmartTM
Air bag deactivation system 75, 443
Compatible child seats 75, 443
Self-test 76
Backrest
Rear seat, folding 252
Seat, power 36
Backup lamps
Messages in display 374
Replacing bulbs 396
Bar 331
BAS 84, 443
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 393
Checking battery condition 98
Battery, Vehicle 303, 411
Charging 413
Disconnecting and connecting 412
Jump starting 415
Removing and installing 412
Bead 331
Bi-Xenon headlamps see headlamps
Block heater (Canada only) 337
Bolts, Spare wheel 385
Brake Assist System see BAS

460 Index
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 242
Opening/closing in an
emergency 389
Stopping 244
Synchronizing 244
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Messages in display 379
Opening/closing 242
Opening/closing, SmartKey 241
Power train 446
Power washer 342
Power windows 238
Cleaning 345
Opening/closing 238
Rear door window,
Blocking operation 80
Stopping 240
Synchronizing 240
Practical hints 350
Premium unleaded gasoline 438
Problems
While driving 52
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 333
Program mode 125Program mode selector switch 447
Automatic shift program, automatic
transmission 161
Manual shift program, automatic
transmission 165
PSI 333
Push starting 415
Push-start see Tow-start
R
Radio
Operation 200, 205
Selecting stations (Control
system) 131
Radio transmitters 290
Range (distance to empty) 151
Reading lamp 120
Rear bench seat, foldable* 252
Rear door window
Blocking operation 80
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear outer seats
Adjusting head restraint height 107
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 183, 196
Rear seat ashtray see AshtrayRear seat head restraints see Head
restraints
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 173
Rear window sunshade* 172
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 333
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid*) 272
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 437
Refueling 293
Regular checks 294
Remote control, SmartKey 94
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid*) 272
Replacing bulbs
Additional turn signal lamps 400
Backup lamp 401
Brake lamp 401
Fog lamps 401
Headlamps 395, 397, 399
High beam headlamps 395, 397
License plate lamps 401
Low beam headlamps 397
Parking lamps 398, 400, 401
Rear lamps 396
Side marker lamps 400, 401

461 Index
Standing lamps 398, 400, 401
Tail lamps 401
Turn signal lamps 398, 400, 401
Reporting safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button, In the instrument
cluster 122, 136
Reset tool
Location 391
Residual heat utilization 195
Residual ventilation 195
Restraint system
see Children in the vehicle
see Infant and child restraint systems
see SRS
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 45
Rims 333, 429
Roadside Assistance 12
RON 447
Roof rack* 248
Rubber parts, Cleaning 346
Run Flat Indicator* (Canada only) 318S
Safety
Driving safety systems 82
Occupant 60
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio* 209
Seat belt force limiter 70
Seat belts 67
Children in the vehicle 72
Cleaning 347
Fastening 42
Height adjustment 44
Message in display 378
Proper use of 44, 68
Safety guidelines 64
Telltale 25, 378
Seat heating 110
Seating capacity 310
Seats, 35, 106
Heating 110
Lumbar support* 109
Memory function 111
Power 36, 106
Rear bench seat* 252
Securing cargo 255Selecting radio mode 205
Selector lever see gear selector lever
Self-test
BabySmartTM air bag deactivation
system 76
Tele Aid* 266
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 425
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance service
indicator 338
Service life (tires) 306
Service see Maintenance Service system
see FSS (Canada vehicles) or Mainte-
nance System (U.S. vehicles) 338
Service System see FSS
Service, Parts 424