2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class ESP

319 Control systems
Voice Control telephone
“List phone book” and dialing a phone
number
Use the command “List phone book” to lis-
ten to all voice entries in the phone book
with a phone number stored, and select an
entry and dial that number.
Sample dialog:s
List phone book
The system reads out the complete
phone book entry by entry.Selecting an entry and dialing that
number

For the desired entry, press ! dur-
ing or immediately after voice output.
If more than one phone number exists
for a given entry, the Voice Control Sys-
tem prompts:
t
Do you want to place a work call or
a home call?
s
Home
The system reads out the name of
the selected entry and dials the cor-
responding number.
Canceling the dialog

Press L.
The system confirms “Cancel”.
The dialog is concluded.Managing automated answering sys-
tem/voice mail box
Activate the Voice Control System to ac-
cess and manage your answering ma-
chine/voice mail box.

Activate the Voice Control System dur-
ing a phone call (
page 311).
An audible tone (beep) confirms the ac-
tivation of the system.

Speak the required digits (“Zero” to
“Nine”).
or

Speak the required words “Star” and
“Pound”.

Speak the final command “OK”.
The system dials the number entered.

320 Control systemsVoice Control navigationImportant notesWarning!
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For safety reasons, you should only select a
destination when the vehicle is stationary.
While the navigation system provides direc-
tional assistance, the driver must remain fo-
cused on safe driving behavior, especially
attention to traffic and street signs, and
should utilize the system’s audio cues while
driving.
The navigation system does not supply any
information on stop signs, yield signs, traffic
regulations or traffic safety rules. Their ob-
servance always remains in the driver’ per-
sonal responsibility. DVD maps do not cover
all areas nor all routes within an area.
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
(approximately 13.5 m) every second.
During route guidance, you will not receive
information on:

traffic lights


stop and yield signs


parking or stopping zones


one-way streets


narrow bridges, or


other 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 navigation sys-
tem instructions.
Warning!
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Please do not use the Voice Control System
in an emergency, as the tone of your voice
may change in a stressful situation. This
could cause a delay in completing your
phone call in a timely manner. This could
distract you in an emergency situation and
cause you to be involved in an accident.
Warning!
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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.

331 Control systems
Voice Control address book
Opening address book
Press !.

Speak the command “Address book”.

Press !.

Speak one of the address book com-
mands described below.Operation with address book open
(local)
In addition to the capabilities listed when
the address book is not open, the address
book opened allows you to:

open an entry using the corresponding
voice entry


open any entry by spelling the name

Opening entry: Speak the command
“Open entry”.
Operating and using address book
Press !.

Speak one of the following commands
depending on the address book status
(open or not open).Available commands with the address
book not open
For a complete list of commands
(page 340).
“Help address book”
Use the command “Help address book” to
have the Voice Control System read out an
option list of all available commands for
the address book.
“Save name” (
page 316)
“Dial name” (
page 317)
“Call ” (
page 318)

335 Control systems
Voice Control radio
“Sat Radio”
Use this command for switching on the
satellite radio.
“Next station” or “Previous station”
The following commands are used to start
the station search and to tune in the next
station:

“Next station”


“Previous station”
Selecting frequency (FM, AM only)
You may, for example, select a frequency
in the FM band (87.9 to 107.9 Megahertz)
directly using a verbal command such as
“Ninety-five five”. The Voice Control Sys-
tem also recognizes the words “frequen-
cy”, “point” and “megahertz”. You may for
example use the command “Frequency
ninety-five point five”.Sample dialog:
s
Ninety-five point five
The Voice Control System tunes the radio
to frequency FM 95.5.
“Save station” (List saved stations)
Use this command to save the set station
(AM and FM only) by name in your personal
station list. After using this command, the
Voice Control System will prompt you to
r e p e a t t h e n a m e t w o t o f o u r t i m e s b e f o r e i t
is saved in the station list. When repeating
the station name, make sure that you pro-
nounce it in the same manner as during the
first input. Otherwise the name cannot be
saved and the Voice Control System can-
cels the save procedure.Sample dialog:
s
Save station
t
Please say the station name
s
Smooth Jazz
t
Please say the station name again
s
Smooth Jazz
t
The station Smooth Jazz has been
saved
“Select station” (List saved stations)
Use the command “Select station” (AM
and FM only) to select a saved station
name from your station list.
Sample dialog:
s
Select station
t
Please say the station name
s
Smooth Jazz
The Voice Control System tunes to the cor-
responding frequency.
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The Voice Control System may recognize
names even if not saved in your voice. For opti-
mum performance, however, call up only names
you have saved yourself.
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You can freely select the station name, for
example “Favorite station”.

336 Control systemsVoice Control radio“Station Smooth Jazz” (List saved sta-
tions)
Use this command (AM and FM only) to di-
rectly select a saved station name from
your station list.
Sample dialog:s
Station Smooth Jazz
The Voice Control System tunes to the cor-
responding station.“List station list” and select station
from list
Use this command to list the entire station
list, or to select an entry from the station
list.
Sample dialog:
s
List station list
The Voice Control System reads out the
entire list.
To select a station:
When the system reads the desired sta-
tion:

Press !.

Canceling the dialog: PressL.
The dialog is concluded. The system
confirms “Cancel”.“Delete station” (List saved stations)
Use the command “Delete station” (AM
and FM only) to delete a station from your
personal station list.
Sample dialog:
s
Delete station
t
Which station do you want to de-
lete?
s
Smooth Jazz
t
Do you want to delete Smooth Jazz?
s
Yes
t
Station deleted
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If the Voice Control System does not recog-
nize the station name you requested, please re-
fer to the section “List station list” (
page 336).
By following the dialog, you can check and deter-
mine if the name is saved in the station list.

358 Controls in detailLocking and unlockingSmartKey
Your vehicle comes supplied with two
SmartKeys, each with remote control and
a removable mechanical key.
The SmartKey provides an extended oper-
ating range. To prevent theft, however, it is
advisable to only unlock the vehicle when
you are in close proximity to it.
The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks,
when set to factory settings (
page 359):


the doors


the trunk


the fuel filler flap
SmartKey with remote control1‹ Lock button
2ŠOpening button for trunk
(
page 511)
3Mechanical key locking tab
4ŒUnlock button
5Battery check lamp
6ÂPanic button (
page 66)
!
To prevent possible malfunction, avoid ex-
posing the SmartKey to high levels of electro-
magnetic radiation.
Warning!
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s un-
supervised access to a vehicle could result
in an accident and/or serious personal inju-
ry.Warning!
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To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the door
or trunk lid opening when closing a door or
the trunk. Be especially careful when small
children are around.
Before closing doors, make sure there is no
possibility of someone getting caught in a
door during closing.

362 Controls in detailLocking and unlocking
Important notes on using KEYLESS-GO

You can also use the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey
(page 358).
The starter switch is located under the
KEYLESS-GO button. Pull the
KEYLESS-GO button out in order to ac-
cess the starter switch.


You can combine KEYLESS-GO func-
tions with normal SmartKey functions
(e.g. unlocking with KEYLESS-GO and
locking with button ‹).
Warning!
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To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the door
or trunk lid opening when closing a door or
the trunk. Be especially careful when small
children are around.
Before closing doors, make sure there is no
possibility of someone getting caught in a
door during closing.i
USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and
(2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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You can also open and close the door win-
dows and tilt/sliding sunroof, or the tilt/ sliding
panel* using the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
(
page 412).
!
If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle with
the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO, then either the
batteries in the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO are
discharged, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is
malfunctioning or the vehicle batteries are
drained.


Check the batteries in the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO and replace them if necessary
(page 712).


Use the mechanical key to unlock the driv-
er’s door (
page 708) and trunk
(
page 709).


Use the mechanical key to lock the driver’s
door (
page 709) and the trunk
(
page 517).


Have the vehicle batteries and their connec-
tions checked (
page 729).
If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is malfunc-
tioning, contact Roadside Assistance or an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

367 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Opening doors from the inside
You can open a locked door from the in-
side. Open door only when conditions are
safe to do so.
1Locking knob
2Inside door handleFront doors

Pull on door handle2 on the respec-
tive front door to open door.
If the door was locked, locking knob1
will move up.
Rear doors

Pull up locking knob1 on the respec-
tive rear door to unlock door.

Pull on door handle2 on the respec-
tive rear door to open door.
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If the vehicle has been locked with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, opening a door from
the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.
To cancel the alarm, do one of the following:


Insert the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch.


Press button Œ or ‹ on the SmartKey
or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.
In vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:


Grasp an outside door handle.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* must be
within 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle.


Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button
(page 372).
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* must be
inside the vehicle.
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If you hear a warning signal you have forgot-
ten to switch off the low beam headlamps or the
parking lamps before opening the driver’s door.
In addition the message “Please Switch Off
Lights” appears in the multifunction display.Switch off the low beam headlamps or the park-
ing lamps.
If the message “Turn Lights Off or Remove Key”
appears in the multifunction display remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch or switch off
the automatic headlamp mode.
!
Failure to switch off the exterior lamps when
leaving the vehicle may result in a discharged
battery.