2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class center console

84 Rear Audio/Video*
Rear Audio operation* (except CLK-Class)

Rear Audio operation* (except CLK-Class)
Both 1/8" sockets 1 are located in the
Rear climate control panel at the back of
the center console. You can connect one
headset to each socket.
11/8“ sockets
Gently push the headset connector into
the socket 1.
The following functions are available when
using the Rear Audio feature
Select the audio source
Switch off
Adjust headset volume
WarningG
The driver should not operate any of the
Rear Audio features at the Rear climate
control panel while driving the vehicle under
any circumstances. These features can
distract the driver from traffic conditions
and should only be operated by the rear seat
occupants.
Similarly, the driver should not wear a Rear
Audio headset while operating the vehicle
under any circumstances. The use of a
headset while driving the vehicle could
drastically impair the ability to react to
audible traffic conditions (e.g. emergency
sirens from police/fire/ambulance, another
driver’s horn, etc.).
WarningG
When not in use, headsets should be stored
in a safe location (e.g. one of the vehicle’s
storage compartments) so that they are not
loose within the passenger compartment
during braking, vehicle maneuvers or a
traffic accident. Objects moving within the
passenger compartment could cause
serious personal injury to vehicle
occupants.
WarningG
Due to a potential choking hazard, wired
headset usage by children should only occur
with adult supervision.
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Only use 32 Ohm headsets.
For further information please contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Connecting headsets

86 Rear Audio/Video*
Rear Audio operation* (except CLK-Class)
Push the joystick g or G to select
Off.
Press E.
The Rear Audio operation* is switched
off.
To switch on again, select an audio
source and press E.
If the position of the volume knob 1 is
in, push it in and then release.
Turn the knob to the desired volume
level.
1Volume knobs
Switching off
Adjusting the volume
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Both volume knobs are located in the
Rear climate control panel at the back
of the center console. There are two
possible positions for each knob, in or
out. Volume adjustment is only
possible when the knob is out.

93 Rear Audio/Video*
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) operation* (except CLK-Class)
In all cases, one of the following
messages will appear on the monitor
Please wait, loading disc...
The RSE CD/DVD player will load the
CD which was in the drive when the
system was switched off. The
corresponding menu will appear on the
rear monitors and playback will begin.
Drive empty
Load a CD into the RSE CD/DVD
player.
Switching off
Press on the rear monitor or press
on the remote control again.
or
Turn the key in the starter switch to
position 0 and pull the key out.
The message
Vehicle key re-
moved. Please confirm by
pressing OK so that the device
continues operating.
will appear
for approx. 10 seconds. If no action is
taken the system will turn off. If
OK is
selected via the remote the system will
continue to operate for approx. 30 min-
utes.
M and GL-Class
The RSE CD/DVD player is located under
the right rear seat.
R-Class
The RSE CD/DVD player is located in the
storage compartment of the center
console.1CD/DVD slot
The system is already switched on
(
page 92).
Slide the protective cover open.
Insert a CD into the slot 1. The CD
should be inserted with the label side
up.
The RSE CD/DVD player pulls the
medium in.

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If the system is being used while the
key is out or inserted in position 0, the
system will switch off after approx. 30
minutes.
Loading/ejecting CDs
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Inserting a second CD with another CD
still loaded will cause damage to the
RSE CD/DVD player which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.