2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class warning

64 Audio
CD changer* operation
Only touch the CD on the edges.
Clean the CD with a dry, lint-free cloth.
Wipe the CD a straight line from the
center. Never wipe the CD in a circular
motion.
Do not use rubbing alcohol or solvents
to clean CDs.
Do not expose the CDs to heat or direct
sunlight.
Do not write or put labels on CDs.
Open the CD changer main menu
(
page 69);
or
Load an audio CD into the CD changer
(
page 65).The CD changer is located in the glove box
and can play audio and MP3 CDs.
Permissible MP3 CDs
The CD changer can read CD-R and CD-RW
CDs.
Permissible file system
The permitted file system is Joliet for CD-R
and CD-RW.
Permissible MP3 formats
The CD changer supports the following file
formats:
MPEG1 Audio Layer 3
MPEG2 Audio Layer 3
MPEG 2.5 Audio Layer 3
Safety instructions
WarningG
In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, the driver should insert
CDs with the vehicle at a standstill and
operate the audio system 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.
The CD changer is a Class 1 laser product.
There is a danger of invisible laser radiation
when you open or damage the cover.
Do not remove the cover. The CD changer
does not contain any parts serviceable by
the user. For safety reasons, have any nec-
essary service work performed by qualified
personnel.
Tips on caring for your CDs
Switching to CD changer mode
CD changer
MP3 CDs

65 Audio
CD changer* operation
Permissible bit and scan rates
Fixed and variable bit rates up to 320 kbps
are permissible.
The permissible scan rates can be found in
the table below.
.
Tips on copyright
Please also refer to the tips on copyright
(
page 57).
Playing MP3 CDs
The CD changer can play MP3 CDs as well
a s a u d i o C D s . A l l t h e C D c h a n g e r f u n c t i o n s
listed below also apply to the playing of
MP3 CDs.
When playing MP3 CDs, only the first 99
tracks will be played back in successive or-
der. After that, playback will begin with
track 1of the MP3 CD if
Repeat CD is select-
ed (
page 74). Folder selection is not pos-
sible.
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In everyday speech, the MPEG1 Audio
Layer 3 format has been replaced by
the designation “MP3”.
File formatScan rate
MPEG1
Audio Layer 332 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz
MPEG2
Audio Layer 316 kHz, 22.5 kHz,
24 kHz
MPEG2.5
Audio Layer 38 kHz, 11.025 kHz,
12 kHz
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It is recommended to use MP3 tracks
with a bit rate of128 kbps or higher and
with a scan rate of 44.1 kHz or higher.
Lower rates may impair quality. This is
particularly true if the sound function
LOGIC7 Surround has been activated.
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Depending on the complexity of the di-
rectory structure, playback of the first
track may in some cases be delayed.
Loading CDs
WarningG
In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, the driver should insert
CDs with the vehicle at a standstill and oper-
ate the audio system only when road, weath-
er 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.

86 Telephone*
Important notes
1 Observe all legal requirements
Safety instructions
WarningG
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.
I f y o u n o n e t h e l e s s c h o o s e t o u s e t h e c e l l u l a r
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.
WarningG
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.
Tips on telephone operation
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Once the cellular phone is inserted into
the telephone cradle*, it can be operat-
ed:
using the cell phone itself,
using the COMAND control unit,
using the multifunction steering
wheel.
Descriptions in this Operator’s Manual
presume that the mobile phone is in-
serted into the telephone cradle*.

89 Telephone*
Telephone operation

Telephone operation
Switching ON
The telephone is switched ON automatical-
ly when COMAND is activated. The cell
phone must be readily inserted into the
cradle*.
If COMAND is switched ON, the switched
OFF telephone can also be switched ON
manually:
Press and hold1 for a few seconds
until the telephone is switched ON.
The Telephone main menu appears
(
page 92).
One of the following messages could also
appear:
Please insert phone
Insert the mobile phone into the
cradle*.
Phone not installed
Your vehicle is not configured for cellu-
lar telephone operation.
Please insert SIM card
This message appears only when using
a GSM cell phone.
Insert a SIM card (Telephone Op-
eration Guide).
Switching OFF
In the Telephone main menu
(
page 92), press and hold 1 for
longer than 2 seconds;
or
Switch COMAND OFF (page 31).
The telephone switches OFF after a
one-minute delay. If a call is in progress
during this time, the telephone switch-
es OFF approx. one minute after the
call is ended.The following conditions must be met for a
“911” emergency call:cell phone readily inserted in cradle
telephone switched ON
available cell phone network
Switching the phone ON/OFFi
If a call is in progress (handsfree) you
cannot switch the COMAND OFF, ) is
disabled.
911 emergency call
WarningG
The “911” emergency call system is a
public service. Using it without due
cause is a criminal offense.

92 Telephone*
Telephone operation
Example: unlock code 2307
In sequence, press the number
keysA, B," and @.
In case of erroneous entry, you can de-
lete the last or more digits.
Press the Delete soft key as often as
required.
After entering all digits, press' o r t h e
OK soft key.
All telephone functions are available if
the correct number has been entered.
After registering, information referring
to the telephone signal appears at the
right end of the status bar.
The unlock code has to be entered
again if the entry was incorrect.
When COMAND is switched ON, switching
to telephone mode from any other mode is
done as follows:
On the COMAND control unit
Press1.
This also opens the Telephone main
menu.On the multifunction steering wheel
See (page 27)
1 Observe all legal requirements
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The screen switches back to the last
active mode if the unlock code is not
entered within 8 seconds after you are
prompted to do so.
Switching to telephone mode
Telephone main menu
WarningG
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.
I f y o u n o n e t h e l e s s c h o o s e t o u s e t h e c e l l u l a r
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.

108 Navigation*
Important notes
Safety instructions
WarningG
For safety reasons, you should only enter a
destination when the vehicle is stationary.
When the vehicle is in motion, a passenger
should enter the destination. Study manual
and select route before driving.
Do not watch display screen or operate but-
tons while the vehicle is in motion - let navi-
gation announcements guide you. Stop at a
safe location before using buttons or mak-
ing corrections.
Traffic regulations always have priority over
any route recommendations given.
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.
WarningG
The route calculated by COMAND is a rec-
ommendation on how to best reach your se-
lected destination.
During route guidance, you will not receive
any information on
Traffic lights
Stop and yield signs
Parking or stopping zones
One-way streets
Narrow bridges
Similar traffic regulation data
You should therefore always strictly observe
traffic regulations while driving. Drive care-
fully and always obey traffic laws and road
signs even if they contradict COMAND in-
structions.
WarningG
The Navigation DVD module contains a
Class 1 laser product. There is a danger of
invisible laser radiation if the cover is
opened or damaged.
Do not remove the cover. The Navigation
DVD module does not contain any parts
which can be serviced by the user. For safe-
ty reasons, have any service work which
may be necessary performed only by quali-
fied personnel.

132 Navigation*
Route guidance
After route calculation, the system assists
r o u t e g u i d a n c e u s i n g p i c t o r i a l d i s p l a y s a n d
navigation announcements.
Repeating a current navigation an-
nouncement
If a navigation announcement is not readily
understood, it can be repeated at any time.
Press 9.
The current navigation announcement
is repeated.
Switching navigation announcements
ON/OFF
Switching OFF:
During a navigation announcement,
press (.
For a short period of time, the message
Voice announcements muted is displayed.
Further route guidance takes place
only via the symbols in the display.
If a new route guidance cycle is started,
the announcements are automatically
switched ON again.
Switching ON manually:
Press 9.The navigation displays are visible only
with activated route guidance.
To switch to the navigation display
from another display, e.g. from CD
mode, press4 or 5.
Two display examples are shown below.
Display example 1
Navigation announcements
WarningG
Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you while driving without diverting
your attention from the road and driving.
Please always use this feature instead of
consulting the map display for directions.
Consulting the symbols or map display for
directions may cause you to divert your at-
tention from driving and increase your risk
of an accident.
Navigation displays

135 Navigation*
Route guidance
.
Route guidance ends when the selected
destination is reached.
In navigation mode, press 4.
A prompt as to whether or not route
guidance is to be cancelled appears.
Use #7to select the menu item Yes.
Press '.
Route guidance is cancelled. After a
short time, the Navigation main menu
appears.
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Depending on the map display setting
(
page 148), in the full-screen mode
the status bar will be display:
the estimated time of arrival/re-
maining distance to the destination
or stopover destination
the position display
Destination reached
Cancelling route guidance
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Route guidance can be continued again
in the Navigation main menu
(
page 112).
Partially digitized areas
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The digital map may contain areas that
are only partially digitized although
they are within a digitized region.
WarningG
Due to incomplete digitization, the route
s h o w n o n t h e m a p m a y d i f f e r f r o m t h e a c t u a l
road/traffic situation.
If you follow the route shown on the map, for
example, it is possible that you could drive
the wrong way down a one-way street or
that a street cannot be driven on.
When using route guidance in a partially dig-
itized area, you must therefore be sure to
observe all relevant traffic regulations and
the course of the road.
All relevant traffic regulations and the
course of the road always take priority over
the route shown on the map.