2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C300LUX 4MATIC key

iThe functions and services available to
you while using the mobile phone depend
on your service provider and the type of
mobile phone you are using. Also see
separate operating manual of your mobile
phone for instructions on how to use your
mobile phone.
When the mobile phone is connected via the
Bluetooth ®
interface to the audio system, you
can operate the mobile phone using the
following devices:
R Audio system ( Y page 177)
- Audio controller
- Audio control unit
R Buttons 6 and ~ on the
multifunction steering wheel ( Y page 118)
R Mobile phone keypad or similar input
device
Please note that these functions are only
available with Mercedes-Benz approved
mobile phones.
TEL MenuMenuFunctionTelephoneBluetooth ®
PhonesReceive Business
Card(s) (vCards)Delete external dataNamePhone bookCall lists
Microphone off/
onCall Lists or Mic On/
Mic OffDelete Call Lists
General notes
Making calls via Bluetooth ®
interface
The audio system telephone function via the
Bluetooth ®
interface is available in
conjunction with a Bluetooth ®
enabled
mobile phone.
With a suitable mobile phone, you can use the
hands-free device and receive electronic
business cards (vCards) via the Bluetooth ®
interface.
Calls disconnected while the vehicle is in
motion
Interruptions to the connection may occur if
R there is insufficient mobile network
coverage
R you move from one mobile network
transmitter/receiver area (mobile network
cell) into another and no channels are free
or the cell is full
R you are using a SIM card that is not
compatible with the available network
R when using a mobile phone with
“Twincard”, the mobile phone is
simultaneously logged into the network
with the second SIM card
Operating options
i The components and operating principles
of the audio system can be found on
( Y page 137) and ( Y page 143).
When the mobile phone is connected via the
Bluetooth ®
interface to the audio system, you
can operate the mobile phone using the
following devices:
R Buttons 6 and ~ and keypad on
audio control unit ( Y page 138)
R Audio controller in center console
( Y page 140)
R Multifunction steering wheel ( Y page 118)
Please note that these functions are only
available with Mercedes-Benz approved
mobile phones. Please contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for information on
features available for your mobile phone of
choice.
i In order for the functions described in this
section to work correctly, the Bluetooth ®
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iThe passcode is any one- to sixteen-digit
number, which you can set yourself. For the
quality of coding of the connection it is
recommend to use a passcode of at least
four digits. You must enter the same
passcode into the audio system and the
device to be authorized. Also refer to the
operating instructions of the mobile phone.
On the audio system, you can enter the
passcode via the digits in the on-screen menu
bar or via the telephone keypad in the audio
control unit.
With the audio controller:XEntering passcode: Select the digits in the
menu bar one by one, by sliding XV Y or
rotating cV d the audio controller.XPress W to confirm each digit.XConfirming passcode: Select ¬ in the
menu bar and press W to confirm.XDeleting digits: Select 2 in the menu
bar and briefly press W to delete one digit,
or press and hold W to delete all entered
digits.XCanceling entry: Press button k in the
center console ( Y page 141).
With keypad on audio control unit:
XEntering passcode: Press the desired
numbers on the keypad.XConfirming passcode: Press button
6 or button m in the audio control
unit to confirm.XDeleting digits: Briefly press button
2 in the audio control unit to delete one
number, or press and hold button 2 to
delete all entered numbers.XCanceling entry: Press button k in the
center console ( Y page 141).
Entering passcode into the mobile phone
If a Bluetooth ®
connection is established
successfully, you will be prompted to enter a
code into the mobile phone (see mobile
phone operating instructions).
XEnter the same passcode on the mobile
phone as you did on the audio system.
i You may need to confirm the authorizing
on the mobile phone. Check your mobile
phone display.
If the message Authorization
Procedure Unsuccessful appears on the
audio system display, you may have
exceeded the preset period for
authorization. Repeat the process.
The device is authorized. You can now make
calls via the audio system hands-free device
using the authorized mobile phone.
External authorization
If the audio system cannot find your mobile
phone, this may be due to special security
settings on your mobile phone. In this case,
you can check whether, conversely, your
mobile phone can find the audio system. The
audio system’s Bluetooth ®
device name is
“MB Bluetooth”.
X% Q Tel Q Bluetooth Phones
Q Update Q Options Q External
Authorization .
The message Ready for External
Authorization appears.XStart Bluetooth®
search procedure on the
mobile phone (see mobile phone operating
instructions).XSelect the audio system (“MB Bluetooth”)
at your mobile phone.XWhen prompted to do so, enter the
passcode on the mobile phone and then on
the audio system.
Displaying details on a mobile phone
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RREADY indicates that a call is possible.
R NO SERVICE indicates that the mobile
network is not available.
Setting transmit and receive volume
i These settings should normally not be
changed as the factory settings are
matched to most mobile phones. Find out
about the optimum settings for your mobile
phone at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
i Changes may result in significant
impairments to the transmission quality.
These settings may not be changed during
an active phone call.
X% Q Tel Q Bluetooth Phones .XSelect a mobile phone from the list.XSelect Options Q Reception Volume or
Transmission Volume .XSetting the volume: Slide ZV Æ or rotate
c V d the audio controller.
The volume bar moves up or down.XExiting menu: Press W or slide XV Y the
audio controller or press button k.
Emergency calls “911”
i The “911” emergency call system is a
public service. Using it without due cause
is a criminal offense.
i This function places a call to the local
“911” provider. It does not initiate a Tele
Aid call.
The following describes how to dial a “911”
emergency call using the audio system head
unit when a Mercedes-Benz specified mobile
phone is connected via the Bluetooth ®
interface to the audio system. Unless
otherwise specified, the descriptions refer to
the audio system head unit.
Consult the separate mobile phone operating
instructions that came with your mobile
phone for information on how to place a
“911” emergency call on the mobile phone.
The following conditions must be met for a
“911” emergency call via the audio system:
R Mobile phone must be switched on.
R The corresponding mobile
communications network must be
available.
i Emergency calls may not be possible with
all telephone networks or if certain network
services and/or telephone functions are
active. Check with your local service
providers and mobile phone instructions.
If you cannot make an emergency call, you
will have to initiate rescue measures yourself.
Placing a “911” emergency call using
audio control unit with the mobile
phone unlockedXPress button % to switch to telephone
mode.XEnter 911 using the number keypad on the
audio control unit.XPress button 6.
or
XPress W for dialing to begin.
Connecting... appears in the audio
display while the mobile phone establishes
the connection.XWait until the emergency call center
answers, then describe the emergency.
i Depending on the phone type, if no SIM
card is inserted in a GSM mobile phone or
if there is no service on a CDMA mobile
phone, NO SERVICE may appear in the
audio display. In that case, you only can
make an emergency call on the mobile
phone itself, without the use of the audio
control unit.
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mobile phone and only use the audio
system’s hands-free device, these calls will
not be listed.
Calling up the list
X% Q Call Lists.XSelect Calls Received or Calls
Dialed.
The appropriate list appears.
iIf there is a symbol with a telephone
receiver in front of the phone number or the
name, then you have missed this call (e.g.
in the highlighted line of the following
figure).
XSlide ZVÆ or rotate cVd the audio
controller until the desired entry is
highlighted.
XInitiating call: Press button W or 6.XTo close the lists: Press button k.
Deleting call lists
iThe saved call lists are retained in the
audio system, even if you use the audio
system with another mobile phone. For this
reason you should delete any call lists
before handing over or selling the vehicle.
XIn the phone main menu select Call
Lists.
XSelect Delete Call Lists.
You will be prompted to confirm that you
really want to delete the entry. The
question Do you want to delete the
call lists appears in the display.
XSelect Yes or No.XPress W to confirm.
If you select Yes both lists are deleted.
Making calls
XPress button % on the audio control unit
to call up the telephone mode.
When the mobile phone is ready for
operation, the display will look similar like
this:
Initiating an outgoing call
Entering phone number via the audio
control unit
You can enter numbers and special
characters via the telephone keypad.
XEntering: Use x to s, m and
l to enter characters.
You can enter the * character by pressing
button l once. You can enter the +
character by pressing button l once
and then again within approx. 1.5 seconds.
XInitiating a call: Press button 6.XDeleting individual digits: Briefly press
button 2 in the audio control unit.
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The tilt/sliding sunroof operates differently
when the sunroof switch is pressed and held.
See the “Closing when the tilt/sliding sunroof
is blocked” section for details.
The opening/closing procedure of the tilt/
sliding sunroof can be immediately halted by
releasing the sunroof switch or, if the sunroof
switch was moved past the resistance point
and released, by moving the sunroof switch in
any direction.
GWarning!
The tilt/sliding sunroof is made out of glass.
In the event of an accident, the glass may
shatter. This may result in an opening in the
roof.
In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing
their seat belts or not wearing them properly
may be thrown out of the opening. Such an
opening also presents a potential for injury for
occupants wearing their seat belts properly as
entire body parts or portions of them may
protrude from the passenger compartment.
! To avoid damaging the seals, do not
transport any objects with sharp edges
which can stick out of the tilt/sliding
sunroof.
Do not open the tilt/sliding sunroof if there
is snow or ice on the roof, as this could
result in malfunctions.
If you cannot open or close the tilt/sliding
sunroof due to a malfunction contact
Roadside Assistance or an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
! Please keep in mind that weather
conditions can sometimes change rapidly.
Make sure to close the tilt/sliding sunroof
when leaving the vehicle. If water enters
the vehicle interior, vehicle electronics
could be damaged which is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
iYou can also open or close the tilt/sliding
sunroof using the SmartKey or the
KEYLESS-GO function, see “Summer
opening feature” (Y page 99) and
“Convenience closing feature”
(Y page 100).
iAfter switching off the ignition or
removing the SmartKey from the starter
switch, you can operate the tilt/sliding
sunroof until you open the driver’s or front
passenger door. If no door was opened you
can operate the tilt/sliding sunroof for up
to 5 minutes.
Sunroof switch
:Raising;Opening=Closing
Sunroof screen
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Opening and closing the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel
GObserve Safety notes, see page 54.GWarning!
When opening or closing the tilt/sliding panel,
make sure there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the opening/closing procedure.
The tilt/sliding panel is equipped with the
express operation and automatic reversal
function. If the movement of the tilt/sliding
panel is blocked during the closing procedure,
the tilt/sliding panel will stop and open
slightly.
The tilt/sliding panel operates differently
when the roof panel switch is pressed and
held. See the “Closing when the tilt/sliding
panel is blocked” section in this chapter for
details.
The opening/closing procedure of the tilt/
sliding panel can be immediately halted by
releasing the roof panel switch or, if the roof
panel switch was moved past the resistance
point and released, by moving the roof panel
switch in any direction.
GWarning!
The panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel is
made out of glass. In the event of an accident,
the glass may shatter. This may result in an
opening in the roof.
In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing
their seat belts or not wearing them properly
may be thrown out of the opening. Such an
opening also presents a potential for injury for
occupants wearing their seat belts properly as
entire body parts or portions of them may
protrude from the passenger compartment.
! To avoid damaging the seals, do not
transport any objects with sharp edges
which can stick out of the tilt/sliding panel.
Do not open the tilt/sliding panel if there is
snow or ice on the roof, as this could result
in malfunctions.
! Please keep in mind that weather
conditions can sometimes change rapidly.
Make sure to close the tilt/sliding panel
when leaving the vehicle. If water enters
the vehicle interior, vehicle electronics
could be damaged which is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Roof panel switch
:Raising;Opening=Closing
The tilt/sliding panel only operates with the
roller sunblinds retracted.
iYou can also open or close the tilt/sliding
panel using the SmartKey, see “Summer
opening feature” (Y page 99) or see
“Convenience closing feature”
(Y page 100).
XSwitch on the ignition.
Opening
XOpening manually: Press and hold the
roof panel switch to the resistance point in
direction of arrow ;.
XRelease the roof panel switch when the
desired position is reached.
XExpress operation: To open the tilt/
sliding panel completely, press the roof
panel switch past the resistance point in
direction of arrow ; and release.
XStopping during express operation:
Move the roof panel switch in any direction.
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! Make sure that the seat belt is not
pinched.
XCheck for secure locking by pushing and
pulling on the seat backrest.
XAdjust head restraints, if necessary
(Y page 83).
XAdjust front seats to desired position
(Y page 80).
GWarning!
Always lock the seat backrest in its upright
position when the rear seat bench is
occupied, or the extended cargo volume is not
in use.
Check for secure locking by pushing and
pulling on the seat backrest.
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle. This can cause injury to
vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
transporting cargo.
iTo prevent unauthorized persons from
access to the trunk, always lock the seat
backrests in its upright position.
Front storage compartments
GWarning!
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo in the trunk if possible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backrests.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
Rbraking
Rvehicle maneuvers
Ran accident
Glove box
Depending on vehicle equipment, an AUX
socket or a media interface is located in the
glove box. For information on Audio AUX
mode, see (Y page 166) or on media
interface, see separate COMAND system
operating instructions.
The glove box can be ventilated
(Y page 193).
XOpening: Pull glove box lid release :.XClosing: Push glove box lid ; upwards
until it engages.
You can lock the glove box, e.g. when the
vehicle is in the shop for service.
The glove box can only be locked or unlocked
with the mechanical key.
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Information button XPress and hold Information button : for
longer than 2 seconds.
A call to the Customer Assistance Center
will be initiated. The indicator lamp in
Information button : will flash while the
call is in progress. The message
Connecting Call will appear in the
multifunction display and the COMAND
system is muted.
i The audio system or COMAND system
display indicates that a Tele Aid call is in
progress. While the call is connected you
can change to the navigation menu by
pressing the NAVI button on the COMAND
system. Spoken commands are not
available.
A voice connection between the Customer
Assistance Center representative and the
occupants of the vehicle will be established.
Information regarding the operation of your
vehicle, the nearest authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or Mercedes-Benz USA products
and services is available to you.
For more details concerning the Tele Aid
system, please visit www.mbusa.com (USA
only), log in to “Owner’s Online” and visit the
“My Tele Aid” section to learn more.
iIf the indicator lamp in Information
button : is flashing continuously and
there was no voice connection to the
Customer Assistance Center established,
then the Tele Aid system could not initiate
an Information call (e.g. the relevant
cellular phone network is not available).
The message Call Failed appears in the
multifunction display.
XTerminating calls: Press button ~ on
the multifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the respective button for ending a
telephone call on the audio system or the
COMAND system.
Call priority
If other service calls such as a Roadside
Assistance call or Information call are active,
an emergency call is still possible. In this
case, the emergency call will take priority and
override all other active calls.
The indicator lamp in the respective button
flashes until the call is concluded. Automatic
initiated emergency calls can only be
terminated by a Customer Assistance Center
representative. All other calls can be
terminated by pressing button ~ on the
multifunction steering wheel or the
respective button for ending a telephone call
on the audio system or the COMAND system.
iWhen a Tele Aid call has been initiated,
the audio system or the COMAND system
is muted. The mobile phone is no longer
connected to the COMAND system. If you
must use this phone, we recommend that
you use it only with the vehicle at a
standstill in a safe location.
Search & Send
“Search & Send” is a navigation destination
address entry service. For more information
on “Search & Send”, refer to separate
COMAND system operating instructions.
Remote door unlock
In case you have locked your vehicle
unintentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle),
and the reserve SmartKey is not available:
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