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Audio system
Prior to activation of the satellite radio
service
The telephone number of the SIRIUS
Service Center (888-539-7474) is dis-
played.
Press ESN soft key.
The twelve-digit electronic serial num-
ber (ESN) of the SAT tuner* installed in
your vehicle is displayed.
This information is required to call the
SIRIUS Service Center for an activation re-
quest.After activation of the satellite radio
service
The satellite radio main menu appears.
The radio station selected last is audible,
provided it can be received.
The first channel 001 is called up and the
PTY system changes to All categories.
If no station can be received,
ACQUIRING
appears in the display.
If the Satellite radio service is not
activated,
ACQUIRING will also appear in the
radio display and
NO SAT will appear in the
multifunction display.Selecting a station
The following options are available:
Selecting a station using the selected
category (
page 227),
Tuning via station presets
(
page 226),
Tuning via scan search (page 228),
Tuning via manual channel input
(
page 227),
Tuning via the program category list
(
page 227).
Tuning via station presets
Ten satellite radio station presets are avail-
able.
You can access the presets via number
keys.
iCredit card information may also be re-
quired for your application.
The activation process takes approximately five
to ten minutes after calling the SIRIUS Service
Center.
iThe system will tune to a default station if no
station had been selected previously.
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Audio system
Random play
The random function (RDM) plays the
tracks of the current CD in random order.
Switching on random
Press RDM soft key.
RDM appears in the display. A ran-
domly selected track is played.
Switching off random
Press RDM soft key again.
Repeat
The track being played is repeated until the
repeat function is switched off.
Switching on repeat
Press RPT soft key.
RPT appears in the display.
Switching off repeat
Press RPT soft key again.
Pause function
The CD changer mode is interrupted by an
incoming call on the telephone*
(
page 240).
Switching on pause function
Press U button.
The CD changer mode is interrupt-
ed and
PAUSE appears in the dis-
play.
Switching off pause function
Press U button.
The CD changer mode is active
again.Track and time display
Press T soft key.
The number of the track being played
and the elapsed playing time appear in
the display.
Press T soft key again.
The total number of tracks and the total
playing time of the CD appear in the
display.
Press T soft key.
The standard CD playback menu ap-
pears in the display.
iWhen you start the RDM function, the RPT
function is automatically switched off.
iWhen you start the RPT function, the RDM
function is automatically switched off.
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Audio system
GSM network phonesUsing your Mercedes-Benz specified mo-
bile phone*, a number of functions and op-
erating steps can be performed and
displayed in the audio system display.
Further operating instructions not covered
here can be found in the operating instruc-
tions for the multifunction steering wheel
and the cellular telephone*.
I f y o u r a u d i o s y s t e m i s s e t u p f o r t e l e p h o n e
operation, the tsymbol will appear in
the display.
When you insert your Mercedes-Benz
specified mobile phone* into the tele-
phone cradle, you will be prompted to en-
ter your PIN for 30 seconds (
page 237).
This display disappears when you press
any button.
When your mobile phone is inserted into
the telephone cradle, you will see the re-
ception strength in the upper right-hand
corner of the display.Switching on the telephone
Switching on the telephone
Pressh button.
If the telephone was previously
switched off,
PROCESSING appears in
the display and you will then be
prompted to enter your PIN.
Switching off the telephone
Pressh button for approximately
three seconds.
PROCESSING appears in the display until
the telephone is off. Afterward,
PHONE OFF appears in the display.
Warning!G
Please do not forget that your primary re-
sponsibility is to drive the vehicle. A driver’s
attention to the road must always be
his /her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we rec-
ommend that you pull over to a safe location
and stop before placing or taking a tele-
phone call.
If you choose to use the telephone
1 while
driving, please use the hands-free device
and only use the telephone when road,
weather and traffic conditions permit. Some
jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a
cellular telephone while driving a vehicle.
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 13.5 m) every second.
1Observe all legal requirements.
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Audio system
PIN entry
Enter PIN number using buttons 1
to R.
If necessary, correct number entered
with the
CLR soft key. Press soft key
briefly to delete the last digit entered;
press soft key and hold to delete the
complete number.
Press OK soft key after entering correct
PIN.
READY or ROAMING will appear in the dis-
play.Adjusting the volume
Turn rotary control of N button during
a telephone call.
The volume will increase or decrease
depending on the direction turned.
Adjusting sound
Adjust sound during a telephone call.
Sound adjustment (
page 216).Placing a call
Entering a telephone number and
starting the dialing processEnter desired telephone number using
buttons 1 to R.
The number can have up to 32 digits,
but only twelve of these are visible in
the display.
If necessary, correct number entered
with the
CLR soft key. Press soft key
briefly to delete the last digit entered;
press soft key and hold to delete the
complete number.
After correct telephone number has
been entered, press s button.
iIf the PIN is entered incorrectly three times,
NEED PUK will appear in the display. Enter PUK
via your telephone. Please refer to the separate
telephone operating instructions for more infor-
mation.
iThe volume can be adjusted separately for
telephone mode and audio mode.
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Audio system
Phone book
The numbers stored in the phone book of
the telephone can be called up either by
name or number.
In addition, incoming calls are stored in the
phone book.
Searching and calling up telephone
book entries by name
You can access your mobile phone’s
phone book using the audio system.
You can access both the main entries
and the sub-entries of your phone
book.
Press MEM soft key or press ‚
orƒ.
Press desired numerical key 2
to 9.
The stored entries are selected ac-
cording to the alphabetical order of
the initial letters (e.g. for
S-Schneider, press button 7
four times).
or
Press and hold button ‚
orƒ.
The system jumps from one initial
letter to the next in ascending or
descending order.
Press and hold button ‚
orƒ until desired initial letter
has been reached.
or
Press button ‚orƒ repeat-
edly until desired entry has been
reached.
The stored entries are selected in
alphabetical order with the sub-en-
tries.
iIf the telephone number has been saved to-
gether with a name in the telephone book, the
name will appear in the display.
iThis is only possible, however, when the call
information transmitted includes the number of
the person calling. If the telephone number is not
transmitted,
NO NUMBER will be stored in the
phone book.
iSeveral sub-entries can be stored for each
main entry (name). These entries are marked by
a corresponding abbreviation that appears in the
upper left-hand corner of the display. The follow-
ing abbreviations for sub-entries are possible:
CEL = Mobile phone
HOM = Home
WOR = Work
FAX = Fax
PAG = Pager
TEL = Main
242 Controls in detail
Audio system
TDMA or CDMA network phonesUsing your Mercedes-Benz specified mo-
bile phone*, a number of functions and op-
erating steps can be performed and
displayed in the audio system display.
Further operating instructions not covered
here can be found in the operating instruc-
tions for the multifunction steering wheel
and the mobile phone*.
I f y o u r a u d i o s y s t e m i s s e t u p f o r t e l e p h o n e
operation, the t symbol will appear in
the display.
When you insert your Mercedes-Benz
specified mobile phone* into the tele-
phone cradle, you will be prompted to en-
ter your PIN for 30 seconds (
page 237).
This display disappears when you press
any button.
When your mobile phone is inserted into
the telephone cradle, you will see the re-
ception strength in the upper right-hand
corner of the display.Switching on the telephone
Switching on the telephone
Press h button.
If you have programmed an unlock
code for the telephone, you must now
enter the code.
Enter code using buttons 1
toR.
If necessary, correct number entered
with the
CLR soft key. Press soft key
briefly to delete the last digit entered;
press soft key and hold to delete the
complete number.
Warning!G
Please do not forget that your primary re-
sponsibility is to drive the vehicle. A driver’s
attention to the road must always be
his /her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we rec-
ommend that you pull over to a safe location
and stop before placing or taking a tele-
phone call.
If you choose to use the telephone
1 while
driving, please use the hands-free device
and only use the telephone when road,
weather and traffic conditions permit. Some
jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a
cellular telephone while driving a vehicle.
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 13.5 m) every second.
1Observe all legal requirements.
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Audio system
Press OK soft key after entering correct
code.
The telephone is unlocked. If you have
entered an incorrect code, you must
enter the correct code.
Switching off the telephone
Press h button for approximately
three seconds.
PROCESSING appears in the display until
the telephone is off. Afterward,
PHONE
OFF
appears in the display.Adjusting the volume
Turn rotary control of N button during
a telephone call.
The volume will increase or decrease
depending on the direction turned.
Adjusting sound
Adjust sound during a telephone call.
Sound adjustment (
page 216).Placing a call
Entering a telephone number and
starting the dialing processEnter desired telephone number using
buttons 1 to R.
The number can have up to 32 digits,
but only twelve of these are visible in
the display.
If necessary, correct number entered
with the
CLR soft key. Press soft key
briefly to delete the last digit entered;
press soft key and hold to delete the
complete number.
After correct telephone number has
been entered, press s button.
iThe volume can be adjusted separately for
telephone mode and audio mode.
245 Controls in detail
Audio system
When you have selected a number,
press s button.
The call will be made.
Viewing the telephone number of a
phone book entry
Search for desired entry.
Press NUM soft key.
The telephone number of the phone
book entry appears in the display.
Returning calls received
Press MEM soft key or press ‚
orƒ.
Press RCV soft key (received calls).
The number of received calls and
then the call last received appear
briefly in the display.
Select desired telephone number
with button ‚orƒ.
The letter
R and the number of the
memory position appear in the up-
per left-hand corner of the display.
The numbers are stored in the order
of the calls received.
When you have selected a number,
press s button.
The call will be made.
Speed dial
If you have stored telephone numbers
as speed dial numbers in your tele-
phone, you can also enter these with
buttons 1 to R on the radio unit.
Press desired button 1 to R
briefly.
Press s button.
The call will be made.
Turbo dial
If you have stored telephone numbers
as turbo dial numbers in your tele-
phone, you can also enter these with
buttons 1 to R on the radio unit.
Press desired button 1 to R
until the call is made.
iSeveral sub-entries can be stored for each
main entry (name). These entries are marked by
a corresponding abbreviation that appears in the
upper left-hand corner of the display. The follow-
ing abbreviations for sub-entries are possible:
CEL = Mobile phone
HOM = Home
WOR = Work
FAX = Fax
PAG = Pager
TEL = Main