2006 MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class radio

119 Satellite radio*
Satellite radio operation
Satellite radio stations are split up into ca-
tegories. You can select between various
categories such as News, Sports News and
Country Music, if available. The category
list is sorted alphabetically.
Selecting a program category
Push the joystick to H or h while
the Satellite radio main menu
(
page 118) is being displayed.
The previous or next program category
(alphabetical order) will appear in the
display. The station last tuned in the
new category will begin to play.
At the beginning of the category list the
category
ALL will appear. This category
is sorted numerically (by channel
numbers) and displays all available
channels.You can use the following functions:
Automatic tuning
Automatic station scan (page 119)
Station selection via direct channel
entry (
page 120)
Station selection from the preset menu
(
page 122)
Automatic tuning
Push the joystick to gor G while
the Satellite radio main menu is being
displayed.
or
Press d or D.
The satellite radio will tune in to the nu-
merically previous or next receivable
station in the selected category.Automatic station scan
The stations in the selected category can
be scanned in numerical order for 8 se-
conds each.
In the Satellite radio main menu, press
the
Scan soft key.
The scan function will begin.
Changing the program categorySelecting a station

120 Satellite radio*
Satellite radio operation
Ending scan function and playing a
station
Press the Scan soft key again.
The station selected will appear with
the station name.
Scan will appear in
white lettering again.Station selection via direct channel
entry
Press *.
Input line will appear.
Enter the desired channel number with
the number keys, e.g. 24 for chan-
nel 24.
The channel you have selected will be-
gin to play. The corresponding station
name will appear, if station is available.

121 Satellite radio*
Satellite radio operation
You can use the following functions:
Saving stations manually
Selecting a station from the Satellite
preset memory (
page 122)
Selecting a station by entering the
channel number (
page 120)Saving station manually
In the Satellite radio main menu
Press one of the number keys, e.g. 2,
longer than 2 seconds.
You will hear a verification beep if the
beep tones option was activated in the
system settings (
page 218).
The satellite radio saves the current
station at the memory preset selected.
The memory preset selected will ap-
pear in the status line, e.g.
SAT2.
On the memory list
In the Satellite radio main menu, press
the
Presets soft key.
The SAT preset memory will appear.
Satellite preset memory
Push the joystick to gor G to se-
lect a memory preset.
Press E longer than 2 seconds.
You will hear a verification beep if the
beep tones option was activated in the
system settings (
page 218).
The satellite radio saves the current
station at the memory preset selected.
Memory functions
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There are 10 presets available.

122 Satellite radio*
Satellite radio operation
You will see the Satellite radio main menu
automatically after 8 seconds
if you press s.Selecting a station on the memory list
In the Satellite radio main menu, press
the
Presets soft key.
The Satellite preset memory
(
page 121) will appear.
Push the joystick to gor G to high-
light a memory preset.
Press E.
The Satellite radio main menu will then
appear automatically after 8 seconds,
indicating the memory preset number
in the status line.
In the Satellite radio main menu, press
the
Info soft key.
The information display will appear.
You will see (if available)
the full station name
additional program information
Switching back to the Satellite radio main
menu
Press the Back soft key.
or
Press the Info soft key again.
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An existing entry is overwritten in the
memory list when a new input is given.
If the message
Updating station
list
appears the presets may be over-
written.
Displaying information

123 Satellite radio*
Satellite radio operation
You can call the provider service center for
questions or releases, whenever you need.
Press the Service soft key.
The Service information display will ap-
pear.
1Phone number of the provider,
(SIRIUS) or “Call Service Provider”
2The Electronical Serial Number (ESN)
of your satellite receiver
Press the Back soft key to switch back
to the Satellite radio main menu.
While receiving a new channel list the mes-
sage
Updating station list will ap-
pear.
The station last tuned will be muted until
the update is completed. You cannot ope-
rate the satellite radio.
After completion of the update, the
Satellite radio main menu will appear.
The station last tuned to will begin to play.Refer to chapter “At a glance” on how to
adjust sound settings.
Volume (page 34)
Balance control and fader (page 36)
Bass and treble control (page 37)
Sound functions* (page 38)
Displaying service information
Station list updates
Sound settings

126 Telephone*
Important notes

Important notes
In chapter “Telephone”, you will find de-
tailed information regarding the telepho-
ne*, including emergency call.
1 Observe all legal requirements
WarningG
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular telephone while driving a ve-
hicle. Whether or not prohibited by law, for
safety reasons, the driver should not use the
cellular telephone while the vehicle is in mo-
tion. Stop the vehicle in a safe location be-
fore answering or placing 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.
Never operate radio transmitters equipped
with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e.
without being connected to an external an-
tenna) from inside the vehicle while the en-
gine is running. Doing so could lead to
malfunction of the vehicle’s electronic sys-
tems, possibly resulting in an accident and
personal injury.
!
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 ex-
terior antenna that has been approved
by Mercedes-Benz.

129 Telephone*
Important notes
The message Telephone being ac-
tivated, please wait
appears.
COMAND prepares the telephone for
use. Select other system functions, e.g.
radio, by pressing the corresponding
button or wait until the telephone is ac-
tive.
The message Phone not inserted
appears.
Please connect the mobile phone.
The message Phone not available
appears.
Please contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.GSM mobile phone
If the message Please insert SIM
card (Emergency Call 911 only
possible with phone)
appears:
Insert the SIM card into the mobile
phone (Telephone Operating
Manual).
The message Call failed may
appear if you place an outgoing call
(
page 137).
Try again later.

134 Telephone*
Telephone operation
Entry incorrect:
You will hear a warning sound. The mes-
sage
PIN-Code incorrect will appear.
You need to re-enter your PIN code.Entering the PUK
If you enter your PIN incorrectly three
times in a row, you need to enter the PUK
number.
The PUK can only be entered at the mobile
phone. Refer to the mobile phone
operator’s manual.When the COMAND is switched on, you
can switch to telephone operation from
any other system (e.g. radio):
Press a.
The Telephone menu will appear.
Telephone menu
!
If the PIN is entered incorrectly three
times in a row, the SIM card will be
blocked. The message
SIM-card
blocked
is displayed briefly. After that
the message
PIN blocked. Please
enter PUK on cell phone
is
displayed.
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The PUK number is provided by your
telephone service provider.
Switching to telephone operation