2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 4MATIC Pre set station

turning at a vehicle speed of above 9 mph
(15 km/h). You could therefore lock yourself
out when the vehicle is pushed or towed or is
on a test stand.
XSwitching off: Press and hold central
unlocking switch : until an acoustic signal
sounds.
XSwitching on: Press and hold central
locking switch ; until an acoustic signal
sounds.
iIf you press and hold either switch and no
acoustic signal sounds, the respective
setting has already been selected.
iYou can also switch on or off the
automatic central locking using the control
system (Y page 135).
Locking and unlocking from the inside
GObserve Safety notes, see page 54.
You can lock or unlock the vehicle from the
inside using the central locking or unlocking
switch. This can be useful, for example, if you
want to lock the vehicle before starting to
drive.
The central locking or unlocking switch does
not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap.
XLocking: Press central locking switch ;.
When the front passenger door is closed,
the vehicle locks.
XUnlocking: Press central unlocking
switch :.
You can open a locked front door from the
inside. Open door only when conditions are
safe to do so.
If the vehicle was previously locked with the
central locking switch
Rand the SmartKey is set to factory settings,
the complete vehicle is unlocked when a
front door is opened from the inside
Rand the SmartKey is set to selective
settings, only the front door opened from
the inside is unlocked
Opening the trunk
GWarning!
Make sure the trunk is closed when the engine
is running and while driving. Among other
dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases
may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
! When you open the trunk, the trunk lid
swings open upwards. Always make sure
there is sufficient overhead clearance.
You can open the trunk when the vehicle is
stationary.
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Press buttonW
Xto set the volume
to operate the RACETIMER 8=Press button?to activate the Voice Control
System 9?Press button briefly%to cancel the Voice Control
System 9
to go back
to confirm messagesPress and hold button%to select the standard displayAPress button;
=to call up line for menus and to
select menusPress button briefly9
:to select submenu or scroll
through lists
within Audio menu to select
previous or next track, scene or
stored station
within Tel menu to switch to
the phone book and select a
name or numberPress and hold button9
:within Audio menu to select a
track or scene with quick
search or to select previous or
next station in station list or
wave band
within Tel menu to start the
quick search in the phone bookPress buttonato confirm selection or
messages
Depending on the selected menu, pressing
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel will alter what appears in the
multifunction display.
The information available in the multifunction
display is arranged in menus and
accompanying functions and submenus.
The individual functions are then found within
the relevant menu (radio or CD operations
under Audio, for example). These functions
serve to call up relevant information or to
customize the settings for your vehicle.
It is helpful to think of the menus, and the
functions within each menu, as being
arranged in a circular pattern.
In the Settings menu, instead of functions,
you will find a number of submenus for calling
up and changing settings. For instructions on
using these submenus, see “Settings menu”
( Y page 130).
The number of menus available in the system
depends on which optional equipment is
installed in your vehicle.
8 AMG vehicles only.
9 The Voice Control System is only available with the COMAND system. Refer to separate operating
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XSwitch on the audio system (Y page 144)
and select radio mode.
Vehicles with COMAND system:
Refer to separate COMAND system
operating instructions.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Audio menu.
The currently tuned station appears in the
multifunction display.
Example illustration for FM radio
:Stored memory position;Station frequency=Wave band settingXSelecting next or previous stored
station: Press button : or 9 briefly
to select a stored station.
XSelecting next or previous station in
wave band: Press and hold button : or
9 to select a station.
You can only store new stations using the
corresponding feature on the radio
(Y page 151).
Vehicles with COMAND system:
Refer to separate COMAND system operating
instructions.
You can also operate the radio in the usual
manner.
Operating audio devices/audio media
XSwitch on the audio system and select the
CD or MP3 mode (Y page 158).
Vehicles with COMAND system:
Refer to separate COMAND system
operating instructions.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Audio menu. The settings for the currently
being played audio device/audio media
appear in the multifunction display.
Example illustration
:Disc number;Current trackXSelecting next or previous track: Press
button : or 9 briefly.
XSelecting a track from the track list
(quick search): Press and hold
button : or 9.
The current track does not appear during
Audio AUX mode operation.
Operating video DVD
This function is only available if your vehicle
is equipped with the COMAND system.
XSwitch on the COMAND system and select
DVD-Video. Refer to separate COMAND
system operating instructions.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Audio menu.
:Disc number;Current sceneXSelecting next or previous scene: Press
button : or 9 briefly.
XSelecting a scene from the scene list
(quick search): Press and hold
button : or 9.
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BKeypad
Tuning to a station via the station
memory (Y page 150)
Storing stations manually
(Y page 151)
Entering a passcode (Y page 171)
Entering a phone number
(Y page 177)
Sending DTMF tones (Y page 180)
CD changer: Selecting a CD
(Y page 162)
CD: Entering a track number directly
(Y page 164)
CTuning to a station via station search
(Y page 150)
Fast forward (Y page 165)
Skipping forwards to a track
(Y page 165)
DSwitching audio system on/off
(Y page 144)
EAdjusting the volume (Y page 144)FTuning to a station via station search
(Y page 150)
Fast rewind (Y page 165)
Skipping backwards to a track
(Y page 165)
GConfirming a passcode
(Y page 171)
Accepting a call (Y page 179)
Initiating a call (Y page 177)
Redial (Y page 178)
HRejecting a call (Y page 179)
Ending an active call (Y page 179)
IOpening system settings menu
(Y page 147)
JSwitching sound on/off
(Y page 145)
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off (Y page 179)
KSwitching to telephone mode
(Y page 167)
LSound settings (Y page 145)
Audio display
The audio display has a protective cover.
! Do not place any objects on the cover of
the audio display. This may obstruct the
movement when the cover is being
opened/closed. The cover could be
damaged. Do not place any objects in front
of the audio display and/or secure any
objects to the audio display itself. The
audio display could be damaged.
Avoid touching the audio display at all
times. The display has a very sensitive high-
gloss surface, there is a risk of it being
scratched. Do not press directly in the
display face. Otherwise, the audio display
will be damaged.
iFor information about cleaning and care
of the audio display, see “Audio or
COMAND display” (Y page 265).
Audio display cover
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Operating audio controller
Audio controller : features the following
options:
Rpress briefly or press and hold W
Rrotate to the left or right cVd
Rslide to the left or right XVY
Rslide up or down ZVÆ
iYou cannot operate the audio system via
audio controller : when the display cover
is closed.
SymbolHow to use the audio
controller
WXPress briefly
Rto confirm the selection of a
menu item or list entry
XPress and hold until the
selected action has been
carried out
Rto save a station
cVdXRotate
Rto move through vertical or
horizontal menus or through
lists
Rto select program settings
ZVÆXSlide
Rto move through vertical
menus or lists
Rto exit horizontal menus
SymbolHow to use the audio
controller
XVYXSlide
Rto move through horizontal
menus
Rto exit vertical menus
XSlide and hold
Rfor fast forward or reverse for
audio CD playback
Back button
XSwitching to the next highest menu:
Press button k briefly.
The audio system switches to the next
highest menu level within the currently
active mode.
iYou can also exit a menu or list by sliding
the audio controller XVY or ZVÆ.
XSwitching to the main menu: Press and
hold button k.
The audio system switches to the basic
menu of the currently active mode.
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Xi Q System Q Reset.
A prompt appears asking whether you
really want to reset.
XSelect Yes or No.
If you select Yes another prompt will
appear asking whether you really want to
reset.
XSelect Yes or No.
If you select Yes, the audio system will be
reset and restarted.
Setting the system language
Xi Q Language.
The language list appears. A dot # in front
of an entry indicates the current setting.
XChanging setting: Slide ÆVZ or rotate
cVd and select desired language.
XSaving setting: Press W.
The setting is stored and the menu is
exited.
XExiting menu without saving: Press
button k or slide XVY.
iThe language selected in the Audio
system is also used for the displays and
messages in the multifunction display.
Radio operation
GWarning!
Please devote your attention first and
foremost to the traffic situation you are in.
Before your journey, please familiarize
yourself with the radio functions.
Only use the audio system when road and
traffic conditions permit you to do so.
Otherwise you could be involved in an
accident in which you or others could be
injured.
! Do not attach metallic window tinting film
to the inside or outside of windows which
are fitted with an aerial. Obstructing the
metallic aerial structure on the window will
interfere with radio reception. Cutting the
film on the window can permanently
damage the aerial wires.
iThe radio mode is interrupted by an
incoming call on the mobile phone
(Y page 167).
Menu overview
iThe components and operating principles
of the audio system can be found on
(Y page 137) and (Y page 143). Information
about sound settings can be found on
(Y page 145).
MenuFunctionRadio
(except Weather
Band/satellite
radio)
Enter frequencyStation information
(in FM wave band
only)
Presets
(except Weather
Band)
Autostore (except
satellite radio)
List of stored
stations
InfoInformation menu (if
available)
Channel
(only Weather Band)
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Selecting a station/channel
The following functions are available:
RStation search function
RChannel list (Weather Band/satellite radio)
RStation memory (except Weather Band)
RManual frequency entry (except Weather
Band/satellite radio)
For using satellite radio see (Y page 152).
The station search proceeds in the following
frequency increments:
R200 kHz in FM range
R10 kHz in AM range
Tuning to a station/channel via station/
channel search function
iThe search function searches for the next
receivable station in the FM or AM wave
band. In Weather Band (WB) the search
function switches to the next channel in the
channel list. For tuning to a station/
channel you can also use the buttons on
the multifunction steering wheel, see
Audio menu (Y page 126).
XPress button $ on audio control unit
repeatedly until the FM/AM/WB wave
band is selected.
XSlide XVY or rotate cVd when the main
area in the basic menu is active.
Depending on the direction in which the
controller is being slid or rotated, the
system searches upward or downward and
stops at the next station/channel.
or
XPress button E or F on audio control
unit.
Depending on the pressed button, the
system searches downward or upward and
stops at the next station/channel.
Selecting a station using station memory
iThis function is not available for Weather
Band.
XPress button $ on audio control unit
repeatedly until desired wave band has
been selected.
XSelect Presets.
or
XPress W when the main area is selected.
The memory menu appears. The dot # in
front of a memory position indicates that
the currently selected station is saved
there.
XSelect a station in the memory menu by
rotating cVd or sliding ZVÆ and press
W.
or
XPress desired station button k to
x, with the keypad in audio control unit
briefly.
Tuning to a station by entering the
frequency manually
iThis function is not available for Weather
Band/satellite radio.
X$ Q Radio Q Enter Frequency
The menu for manual frequency entry
appears.
or
XPress button l on the keypad in audio
control unit briefly.
The Enter Frequency submenu appears.
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XEntering frequency with keypad: Enter
desired frequency with buttons k to
x on the keypad in audio control unit.
The audio system tunes in to the frequency
entered.
iIt is not possible to enter a frequency in
the respective wave band which is outside
the frequency range.
XExiting menu without making an entry:
Press button k in the center console
(Y page 141).
Storing stations
You can store ten AM and ten FM stations in
the memory.
iIf you select a memory preset which is
already in use, it will be overwritten by the
new station.
Storing stations manually with keypad
XTune in desired station.
The basic menu appears in the audio
display.
XPress and hold desired station button
k to x until a brief signal tone
sounds.
The station is stored.
Storing stations manually with station
memory menu
XTune in desired station.
The basic menu appears in the audio
display.
XPress W when the main area is active.
or
XSelect Presets.
The station memory display appears in the
audio display.
The dot # in front of a memory position
indicates that the currently tuned station is
stored there.
XSelecting a memory position: Slide
ZVÆ or rotate cVd.
XStoring a station to a selected memory
position: Press and hold W until a brief
signal tone sounds.
or
XPress and hold desired station button
k to x on keypad, until a brief signal
tone sounds.
The station is stored.
Autostore – automatic station memory
iThis function is not available for Weather
Band/satellite radio. The autostore
function automatically assigns receivable
stations to the memory. The stations are
sorted according to reception quality at the
moment of performing the autostore. The
stations which were stored in the station
memory manually are overwritten in this
process. If less than ten stations are found,
the remaining entries are left empty.
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