2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class warning

64 AudioCD 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 CDsThe CD changer can read CD-R and CD-RW
CDs.Permissible file systemThe permitted file system is Joliet for CD-R
and CD-RW.Permissible MP3 formatsThe CD changer supports the following file
formats:
MPEG1 Audio Layer 3

MPEG2 Audio Layer 3

MPEG 2.5 Audio Layer 3
Safety instructionsWarning
G
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 CDsSwitching 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 copyrightPlease also refer to the tips on copyright ( page
57)
.
Playing MP3 CDsThe CD changer can play MP3 CDs as well
as audio CDs. All the CD changer functions
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.
iIn everyday speech, the MPEG1 Audio
Layer 3 format has been replaced by
the designation “MP3”.
File format
Scan rate
MPEG1

Audio Layer 3
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz
MPEG2

Audio Layer 3
16 kHz, 22.5 kHz,
24 kHz
MPEG2.5

Audio Layer 3
8 kHz, 11.025 kHz,
12 kHz
iIt 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.
iDepending on the complexity of the di
-
rectory structure, playback of the first
track may in some cases be delayed.Loading CDsWarning
G
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 notes1 Observe all legal requirementsSafety instructionsWarning
G
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.If you nonetheless choose to use the cellular
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.
Warning
G
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 operationiOnce 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 hold

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

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/OFF
iIf a call is in progress (handsfree) you
cannot switch the COMAND OFF,
.
is
disabled.
911 emergency callWarning
G
The “911” emergency call system is a
public service. Using it without due
cause is a criminal offense.

92 Telephone*Telephone operationExample: unlock code 2307
In sequence, press the number
keys

, 
,"
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

or the
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
Press

.
This also opens the Telephone main
menu.
On the multifunction steering wheel
See
( page
27)
1 Observe all legal requirements
iThe 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 menuWarning
G
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.If you nonetheless choose to use the cellular
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 notesSafety instructionsWarning
G
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.
Warning
G
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.
Warning
G
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 guidanceAfter route calculation, the system assists
route guidance using pictorial displays and
navigation announcements.Repeating a current navigation an
-
nouncementIf a navigation announcement is not readily
understood, it can be repeated at any time.

Press
6
.
The current navigation announcement
is repeated.
Switching navigation announcements
ON/OFF Switching OFF:
During a navigation announcement,
press
1
.
For a short period of time, the message Voice
announcements
muted
is dis
-
played. 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
6
.
The navigation displays are visible only
with activated route guidance.
To switch to the navigation display
from another display, e.g. from CD
mode, press

or
%
.
Two display examples are shown below.Display example 1
Navigation announcementsWarning
G
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

.
A prompt as to whether or not route
guidance is to be cancelled appears.

Use

to select the menu item
Yes
.

Press

.
Route guidance is cancelled. After a
short time, the Navigation main menu
appears.
iDepending 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 iRoute guidance can be continued again
in the Navigation main menu ( page
112)
.
Partially digitized areasiThe digital map may contain areas that
are only partially digitized although
they are within a digitized region.
Warning
G
Due to incomplete digitization, the route
shown on the map may differ from the actual
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.