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88 Satellite radioSatellite radio operationAutomatic station scanThe stations in the selected category can
be scanned in numerical order for 8 se
-
conds each.
In the Satellite radio main menu, press
the
Scan
soft key.
The scan function will begin.
Ending scan function and playing a
station
Press the
Scan
soft key again.
The station selected will appear with
the station name.
Scan
will appear in
white lettering again.
Station selection via direct channel
entry
Press *.Input line will appear.
Enter the desired channel number with
the number keys, e.g. 24 for chan
-
nel 24.The channel you have selected will be
-
gin to play. The corresponding station
name will appear, if station is available.
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89 Satellite radio
Satellite radio operation
You can use the following functions:
Saving stations manually
Selecting a station from the Satellite
preset memory
( page
90)
Selecting a station by entering the
channel number
( page
88)
Saving station manuallyIn the Satellite radio main menu
Press one of the number keys, e.g. 2,
longer than 2 seconds.You will hear a verification beep if the
beep tones option was activated in the
system settings
( page
41)
.
The satellite radio saves the current
station at the memory preset selected.
The memory preset selected will ap
-
pear in the status line, e.g.
SAT2
.
On the memory list
In the Satellite radio main menu, press
the
Presets
soft key.
The SAT preset memory will appear.
Satellite preset memory
Push the joystick to g
or G to se
-
lect a memory preset.
Press
E
longer than 2
seconds.
You will hear a verification beep if the
beep tones option was activated in the
system settings
( page
41)
.
The satellite radio saves the current
station at the memory preset selected.
Memory functionsiThere are 10 presets available.
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90 Satellite radioSatellite radio operationYou will see the Satellite radio main menu
automatically after 8 seconds
if you press s.
Selecting a station on the memory list
In the Satellite radio main menu, press
the
Presets
soft key.
The Satellite preset memory ( page
89)
will appear.
Push the joystick to g
or G to high
-
light a memory preset.
Press E.The Satellite radio main menu will then
appear automatically after 8 seconds,
indicating the memory preset number
in the status line.
In the Satellite radio main menu, press
the
Info
soft key.
The information display will appear.You will see (if available)
the full station name
additional program information
Switching back to the Satellite radio main
menu
Press the
Back
soft key.
or
Press the
Info
soft key again.
iAn existing entry is overwritten in the
memory list when a new input is given.If the message
Updating station list
appears the presets may be overwrit-
ten.
Displaying information
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91 Satellite radio
Satellite radio operation
You can call the provider service center for
questions or releases, whenever you need.
Press the
Service
soft key.
The Service information display will ap
-
pear.
1Phone number of the provider,
(SIRIUS) or “Call Service Provider”
2The Electronical Serial Number (ESN)
of your satellite receiver
Press the
Back
soft key to switch back
to the Satellite radio main menu.
While receiving a new channel list the mes
-
sage
Updating station list
will appear.
The station last tuned will be muted until
the update is completed. You cannot ope
-
rate the satellite radio.After completion of the update, the
Satellite radio main menu will appear.
The station last tuned to will begin to play.
Refer to chapter “At a glance” on how to
adjust sound settings.
Volume
( page
34)
Balance control and fader
( page
36)
Bass and treble control
( page
37)
Sound functions
( page
37)
Displaying service information
Station list updates
Sound settings
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94 TelephoneImportant notes
Important
notes
In chapter “Telephone”, you will find de
-
tailed information regarding the telephone,
including emergency call.
1 Observe all legal requirements
Vehicle EquipmentiThis Operator’s manual describes all
features, standard or optional,
potentially available for your vehicle at
the time of purchase. Please be aware
that your vehicle might not be
equipped with all features described in
this manual.General notes
Warning
G
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular telephone while driving a ve
-
hicle. Whether or not prohibited by law, for
safety reasons, the driver should not use the
cellular telephone while the vehicle is in mo
-
tion. Stop the vehicle in a safe location be
-
fore answering or placing 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.
Never operate radio transmitters equipped
with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e.
without being connected to an external an
-
tenna) from inside the vehicle while the en
-
gine is running. Doing so could lead to
malfunction of the vehicle’s electronic sys
-
tems, possibly resulting in an accident and
personal injury.
Warning
G
Radio transmitters, such as a portable tele
-
phone or a citizens band unit should only be
used inside the vehicle if they are connected
to a separate exterior antenna that has been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
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97 Telephone
Important notes
The message
Telephone being activa
-
ted, please wait
appears.
COMAND prepares the telephone for
use. Select other system functions, e.g.
radio, by pressing the corresponding
button or wait until the telephone is ac
-
tive.
The message
Phone not inserted
ap-
pears.
Please connect the mobile phone.
The message
Phone not available
ap-
pears.
Please contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
GSM mobile phone
If the message
Please insert SIM card
(Emergency Call 911 only possible
with phone) appears:
Insert the SIM card into the mobile
phone (Telephone Operating
Manual).
The message
Call failed
may appear
if you place an outgoing call
( page
104)
.
Try again later.
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102 TelephoneTelephone operation
If no SIM card is in the telephone, the
message
Please insert SIM card
(Emergency Call 911 only possible
with phone)
appears.
Insert a SIM card. Refer to the mo
-
bile phone operator’s manual.
Entry incorrect:You will hear a warning sound. The mes
-
sage
Code incorrect
will appear.
You need to re-enter your code.
Entering the PUKIf you enter your code incorrectly three
times in a row, you need to enter the PUK
number.
The PUK can only be entered at the mobile
phone. Refer to the mobile phone
operator’s manual.When the COMAND
is switched on, you
can switch to telephone operation from
any other system (e.g. radio):
Press a.The Telephone menu will appear.
Telephone menuThe telephone is ready for operation Message
Ready
and the reception strength
Ö are shown on the status bar.
Full screen messages:Phone not inserted
Plug the mobile phone into the mobile
phone cradle. Refer to the separate
mobile phone operator’s manual.
Phone not availableYour vehicle may not have a mobile phone
cradle installed and/or the telephone con
-
trol unit may not be coded properly. Con
-
tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
!If the code is entered incorrectly three
times in a row, the SIM card will be
blocked. The message
SIM-card blo
-
cked
is displayed briefly. After that the
message
PIN blocked. Please enter
PUK on cell phone
is displayed.
iThe PUK number is provided by your
telephone service provider.Switching to telephone operation
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103 Telephone
Telephone operation
The system detects an incoming call, the
phone rings.Incoming calls are indicated in a window in
any system (e.g. radio).The window shows:
the caller’s number if it is transmitted
or
the caller’s name if her or his name and
number are saved in the phone book or
Unknown
.
Accepting a call
Press k.
or
Press E to confirm
accept
.
The display will change to the
call
menu
( page
108)
. In the status
bar, the off-hook symbol will appear.
An active audio source will be muted.
You talk over the hands-free set.
Rejecting a call
Press K.
or
Push the joystick to H to highlight
re-
ject
and than press E.
Setting the volume for hands-free ope
-
rationRaising the volume
Turn the rotary control on the e but
-
ton to the right.
Lowering the volume
Turn the rotary control on the e but
-
ton to the left.
Ending a call
Press K.
or
Press the
End
soft key.
Incoming call
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