2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 CD changer

214 Controls in detail
Audio system
Ejecting a CD: Press eject/load
button2.
The system ejects the CD.
Please
Remove Disc
appears in the display.
Remove CD from CD slot1.
NO Disc appears in the display.
Loading a CD: Insert CD into CD
slot1.
The system automatically pulls the CD
into the CD slot1 and starts to play
the audio CD if it has been inserted cor-
rectly and is permissible.
CD changer*
The CD changer can hold up to a total of 6
audio CDs
Switching to CD mode: Press
buttoné on the audio control unit.
The CD changer display appears when
you switch to CD changer mode. If
there is a CD in one of the magazine
trays, it will start to play automatically.
The following message will appear if no
CDs are inserted.
iIf you do not take the CD out of the CD
slot1 within approximately. 15 seconds, the
system automatically pulls the CD back in and
plays it.
If a CD is pulled back in, press eject/load
button2 again; the CD will then be ejected.
iIf the audio CD is printed on one side, this
side must face upwards when loaded. If neither
side is printed, the side to be played must face
downwards.
If a CD has been inserted incorrectly or cannot
be read,
Disc Unreadable appears in the
display.
Warning!G
Only insert a CD when the vehicle is station-
ary. There is a risk of accident by being dis-
tracted from road and traffic conditions if
you load a CD while the vehicle is in motion.
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.

215 Controls in detail
Audio system
Loading an individual magazine
compartment: Press eject/load
button2.
A menu indicates which magazine com-
partments are currently loaded. The
first available magazine compartment
is indicated by a red number.
Press desired button1 to 6, in
the keypad to select a magazine com-
partment.
or
Slide omp or rotate ymz to select a
magazine compartment.
Press n to confirm.
The CD changer will switch to the se-
lected magazine compartment. The
message
Please Wait... appears in
the display.
Insert CD into CD slot1.
The CD changer automatically pulls the
CD into the CD slot1 and places it in
the selected magazine compartment.
The message
Loading Disc
appears in the display.
Press buttoné, or the eject/load
button2 on the audio control unit to
finish the loading process.
The CD changer plays the disc if it has
been inserted correctly and is permissi-
ble.
To interrupt loading procedure:
Press the eject/load button again.
or
Press buttoní in the center con-
sole (
page 184).
iIf the audio CD is printed on one side, this
side must face upwards when loaded. If neither
side is printed, the side to be played must face
downwards.
If a CD has been inserted incorrectly or cannot
be read,
Disc Unreadable appears in the
display.
iOnly insert a CD after the audio system has
prompted you to do so with the message
Please
Insert Disc
. Only insert one CD per mag-
azine compartment.
iThe loading process may take a while, de-
pending on the type of disc. If you do not insert a
disc, the display will switch back to the
Maga-
zine
menu after approximately 20 seconds.

216 Controls in detail
Audio system
Filling an empty magazine compart-
ments: Press eject/load button2.
A menu indicates which magazine com-
partments are currently loaded. The
first available magazine compartment
is indicated by a red number.
Slidemr to select the menu bar.
Slideompor rotate ymz the audio
controller to select
Fill Empty Slots.
Press the audio controller n.
The message
Please Insert Disc
appears in the display.
Insert CD into CD slot1.
The CD changer automatically pulls the
CD into the CD slot1 and places it in
an empty magazine compartment. The
message
Please Wait... appears in
the display. If the CD is loaded, the CD
changer will switch to the next empty
magazine compartment. The message
Please Insert Disc appears in
the display.
Repeat the steps until all compart-
ments have been loaded.
Press eject/load button2 on the au-
dio control unit to finish the loading
process.
The CD changer plays the last loaded
disc if it has been inserted correctly
and is permissible.
To interrupt loading procedure:
Press the eject/load button2 again.
or
Press buttoní in the center
console (
page 184).
The loading process has not been complet-
ed, the audio system will play the last in-
serted CD.
Ejecting CDs from CD changer*
iOnly insert a CD after the audio system has
prompted you to do so with the message
Please
Insert Disc
. Only insert one CD per mag-
azine compartment.
Warning!G
Only eject a CD when the vehicle is station-
ary. There is a risk of accident by being dis-
tracted from road and traffic conditions if
you unload a CD while the vehicle is in
motion.
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.

217 Controls in detail
Audio system
Ejecting one CD: Press eject/load
button2.
The magazine menu with active main
area appears in the audio display. The
magazine compartment with the cur-
rent CD is highlighted.
Press desired button1 to 6, in
the keypad to select a magazine com-
partment.
or
Slideompor rotate ymz the audio
controller to select the desired CD.
Press n to confirm.
Remove the CD from CD slot1.
If you do not remove the CD from the
CD slot 1, the CD changer will auto-
matically pull the CD back in after a
short while.
Ejecting all CDs: Press eject/load
button2.
The magazine menu with active main
area appears in the audio display. The
magazine compartment with the cur-
rent CD is highlighted.
Slidemr to select the menu bar.
Slideompor rotate ymz the audio
controller to select “Eject All”.
Press n to confirm.
The CDs are ejected one after the
other.
Remove the CD from CD slot1.
The CD changer switches to the next
occupied magazine compartment and
ejects the CD.
If you do not remove the CD from the
CD slot 1, the CD changer will auto-
matically pull the CD back in after a
short while.
Repeat the last step until the magazine
is empty.
Selecting a CD
é
Changer.
The magazine menu with active main
area appears in the audio display. The
magazine compartment with the cur-
rent CD is highlighted.
Slideompor rotate ymz the audio
controller to select the desired CD.
Press n to confirm.
iIf you eject a CD while another is being
played, the audio system interrupts playback.
Playback will continue once the CD has been
ejected completely.

218 Controls in detail
Audio system
Playing CDs
Additional button functions
In CD mode, you can use two additional
buttons on the telephone keypad:
ôdisplays information about the
track, if this has been saved
with the track on the CD.
óenables you to enter the track
number directly.Example display in audio CD mode
1Track number
2Track name (only if saved on the disc)
3Elapsed track time
4Disc name (only if saved on the disc)
5Disc number (CD changer*)
6Disc typeExample display in MP3 mode
1Track number
2File name
3Elapsed track time
4Mode
5Folder name (only if saved on the disc)
6Disc number (CD changer*)
7Disc type
Pause function
Pausing playback:
Press F briefly.
Continuing playback: PressF
again briefly.
iThe following section is valid for the single
CD player and the CD changer*. The illustrations
show the audio display of the CD changer*.

487 Index
A
ABS 27, 59
Indicator lamp 59, 374
Messages in display 389, 398
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 142
Accessory weight 356
Accident 132
Air bags 36
Children 51
Front 39
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 29, 45
OCS 41
Safety guidelines 38
Side impact 40
Window curtain 40, 41
Air conditioning system see Climate con-
trol system
Air conditioning, Cooling 258, 267
Air conditioning, Refrigerant 478, 480
Air distribution 254, 263
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 257, 265Air vents 247
Center air vents 248
Rear center console air vents 249
Air volume 254, 263, 268
Alarm
Audible alarm and flashing exterior
lamps (Panic alarm) 58
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Antiglare
Rear view mirrors 100
Anti-theft systems 66
Alarm, visual and audible 66
Anti-theft alarm system 66
Immobilizer 66
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 284, 286
Ashtrays 291, 292
Aspect ratio 356
Audio Aux mode 220
AUDIO menu (Control system) 158Audio system 176
“911” emergency call 231
Audio and telephone, operation 176
Audio Aux mode 220
Audio control unit 177
Audio display 180
Bluetooth
® operation 222
Call lists 236
CD changer* 208, 214
CD operation 208
CD player 160, 208
CD, fast forward/rewind 219
CD, pause function 218
CD, submenu overview 208
Components 177
Controller 182
Example, how to use 187
Functions during a single call 240
Making calls 237
On/Off 188
Operating 185
Operating and display elements 178
Operating CD player 213
Operating safety 177
Operation 188
Overview 176

489 Index
Bluetooth®
Settings (Audio system) 192
Telephone* (Audio system) 222
Brake assist system (BAS) 60
Brake fluid 324, 478, 480
Brake lamp
High mounted 431
Replacing bulbs 431, 436
Brake pads
Message in display 399
Brake warning lamp 27
Brakes 312
Warning lamp 27, 376
Break-in period 310
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbsC
California retail buyers and lessees,
important notice for 11
Can holder see Cup holder
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 476
Cargo area see Trunk
Carpets, Cleaning and care of 371
Catalytic converter 319
CD
CD changer* 208
CD player 160, 208
MP3 playback options 220
MP3, selecting a track 219
Playback options 220
Selecting a track 219
Submenu overview 208
CD changer* 208
CD player 160, 208
Centigrade see Temperature display
mode 167
Central locking
Automatic 80, 173
Locking/unlocking from inside 81
Locking/unlocking switches 81
Central locking/unlocking switches 80Certification label 462
Change of address or ownership 12
Checking tire pressure electronically
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS), (USA only) 344
Children in the vehicle 51
Air bags 51
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 45, 385
Infant and child restraint systems 51
LATCH-type child seat anchors 55
Override switch for rear door window
operation 57
Tether attachment points 54
Cigarette lighter 292
Climate control system 250, 259
3-zone automatic climate control
(Canada only) 259
Air conditioning, Cooling 258, 267
Air distribution 254, 263
Air recirculation mode 257, 265
Air volume 254, 263
Air volume, rear 268
Automatic mode 253
Deactivating/Reactivating 252
Defrosting 264