2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C350S warning

RSETUP (Y page 124)
RRACETIMER (Y page 124)
ROverall analysis (Y page 125)
RLap analysis (Y page 126)
SETUP
XPress button = or ; to select the
AMG menu.
XPress button 9 to select SETUP.:Automatic transmission program mode
indicator
;ESP mode indicator
RACETIMER
GWarning!
The RACETIMER feature is only for use on
roads and in conditions where high speed
driving is permitted. Racing on public roads is
prohibited under all circumstances. The driver
is and must always remain responsible for
following posted speed limits.
The RACETIMER allows you to time and save
driving stretches.
XPress button = or ; to select the
AMG menu.
XPress button 9 repeatedly until the
RACETIMER appears in the multifunction
display.
:Digital speedometer;Gear indicator=RACETIMER?Lap number
You can start the RACETIMER when the
engine is running or the starter switch is in
position 2 (Y page 77).
While the RACETIMER is being displayed, you
cannot adjust the audio volume using buttons
W or X.
XStarting: Press button W.XDisplaying intermediate time: Press
button X while the timer is running.
The intermediate time is shown for
5 seconds.
XStopping: Press button W.
When you stop the vehicle and turn the
SmartKey to position 1 (Y page 77) or, in
vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, turn off the
engine and do not open the driver’s door, the
RACETIMER stops timing. Timing is resumed
when you press button W after switching
the ignition back on or restarting the engine.
Saving lap time and starting a new lap
You can save up to 16 laps.
XPress button X while the timer is
running.
The intermediate time will be shown for
5 seconds.
XPress button X within 5 seconds.
The intermediate time shown will be saved
as a lap time.
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Tel menuGWarning!
A driver’s attention to the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we
recommend that you pull over to a safe
location and stop before placing or taking a
telephone call. If you choose to use the
telephone while driving, please use the hands-
free device and only use the telephone when
weather, road and traffic conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
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
14 m) every second.
You can connect your telephone to the audio
system (Y page 167) or to the COMAND
system via Bluetooth®, see separate
COMAND system operating instructions.
XSwitch on the audio system (Y page 144)
or the COMAND system, see separate
COMAND system operating instructions.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Tel menu.
One of the following messages will appear
in the multifunction display:
RNo Service: No network is available.
RReady for Bluetooth Telephony...:
The telephone has not been connected
to the audio system or COMAND system
via Bluetooth® yet.
XConnect the telephone to the audio
system or COMAND system via
Bluetooth®.
RPhone READY or name of the network
provider (if available): The telephone has
found a network and is ready for use. You
can operate it using the control system.
Answering a call
When your telephone is ready to receive calls,
you can answer a call at any time. In the
multifunction display you will then see the
following message:
Example illustration
XPress button 6.
You have answered the call.
The caller’s number appears only if it is
transmitted.
The caller’s name appears only if the number
and the name are stored in the phone book.
Ending a call or rejecting an incoming
call
XPress button ~.
Dialing a number from the phone book
When your telephone is ready to receive calls,
you may select and dial a number from the
phone book at any time.
iTo use the phone book of the audio
system you can import business cards
(vCards) from external Bluetooth® phones
into your audio system’s phone book
(Y page 174). Vehicles with COMAND, see
separate operating instructions.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Tel menu.
XPress button : or 9 or a to
switch to the phone book.
The stored names are displayed in
ascending alphabetical order.
XPress button : or 9 to select the
desired entry.
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If you press and hold button : or
9 the system scrolls rapidly through the
list of names (quick search). After holding
button : or 9 for a short while the
scrolling speed increases. Release the
button to stop the quick search. The search
stops automatically at the end of the list.
Example illustration
:Selected name from the phone bookXIf the Symbol G appears on the right-hand
side of the name several entries are
present for the same name: Press button
6 or a and select the desired entry.
XPress button 6 or a.
The control system dials the selected
phone number.
If the connection is successful and this
feature is supported by your network
provider, the name of the party (if stored in
your phone book) you are calling will
appear in the multifunction display.
The control system stores the dialed
number in the redial memory.
or
XPress button ~ or % if you do not
want to make the call.
Redialing
The control system stores the most recently
dialed phone numbers. This eliminates the
need to search through your entire phone
book.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Tel menu.
XPress button 6.XPress button : or 9 to select the
desired number or name.
XPress button 6 or a.
The control system dials the selected
phone number.
Service menu
In the Service menu the following functions
are available:
RVehicle status message memory
(Y page 129)
RRestarting the tire pressure loss warning
system (Canada only) (Y page 234)
RChecking tire inflation pressure
electronically with the Advanced TPMS
(USA only) (Y page 234)
RCalling up the maintenance service
indicator display (Y page 259)
Vehicle status message memory
Use the vehicle status message memory
function to scan malfunction and warning
messages that may be stored in the system.
Such messages appear in the multifunction
display and are based on conditions or
system status the vehicle’s system has
recorded.
GWarning!
Malfunction and warning messages are only
indicated for certain systems and are
intentionally not very detailed. The
malfunction and warning messages are
simply a reminder with respect to the
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operation of certain systems. They do not
replace the owner’s and/or driver’s
responsibility to maintain the vehicle’s
operating safety. Have all required
maintenance and safety checks performed on
the vehicle. Bring the vehicle to an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to address the
malfunction and warning messages.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Service menu.
If conditions have occurred causing status
messages to be recorded, the number of
messages appears in the multifunction
display:
XPress button : or 9 to select the
messages function.
XPress button a to confirm.
The stored messages will now be displayed
in the order in which they have occurred.
For malfunction and warning messages,
see “Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display” (Y page 270).
XUse button : or 9 to scroll through
the messages.
If you turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 0 and then back to position 2, all
messages will be deleted from the message
memory.
Settings menu
Introduction
In the Settings menu there are two
functions: The function Factory Setting
(Y page 130), with which you can reset the
settings to the original factory settings and a
collection of submenus (Y page 130) with
which you can make individual settings for
your vehicle.
Resetting to factory settings
You can reset most of the settings of the
submenus to the factory settings.
For safety reasons, the function Daytime
Running Lamps in the Lights submenu
cannot be reset while driving.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Settings menu.
XPress button : or 9 to select the
Factory Setting function.
XPress button a.
The function Reset All Settings?
appears in the multifunction display.
XPress button : or 9 to select Yes or
No. Select Yes if you want to reset to
factory settings.
XPress button a to confirm.
The confirmation message appears in the
multifunction display.
Submenus in the Settings menu
XPress button = or ; to select the
Settings menu.
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Activating easy-entry/exit feature
Use this function to activate and deactivate
the easy-entry/exit feature (Y page 85).
GWarning!
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is
activated.
To stop steering wheel movement, move
steering wheel adjustment stalk or press one
of the memory position buttons.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver’s door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Settings menu.
XPress button : or 9 to select the
Convenience submenu.
XPress button a.XPress button : or 9 to select the
Easy Entry/Exit: function.
The current setting Enabled or Disabled
is shown.
XPress button a to change the current
status.
Depending on the previous status, the
Easy Entry/Exit: feature will be
Enabled or Disabled.
Switching fold-in function for exterior
rear view mirrors on or off
This feature is only available in Canada
vehicles.
Use this function to set the exterior rear view
mirrors to be folded in automatically when
you lock your vehicle.
With this function set to Enabled and the
exterior rear view mirrors folded in using the
button on the door control panel
(Y page 88), the exterior rear view mirrors will
not fold out when you switch on the ignition.
You will then have to fold out the exterior rear
view mirrors using the button on the door
control panel (Y page 88).
Make sure both exterior rear view mirrors are
folded out completely before driving off.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Settings menu.
XPress button : or 9 to select the
Convenience submenu.
XPress a.XPress button : or 9 to select the
Fold Mirrors in when Locking:
function.
The current setting Enabled or Disabled
is shown.
XPress button a to change the current
status.
Depending on the previous status, the
automatic fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors will be Enabled or Disabled.
Audio system
Audio and telephone operation
These instructions are intended to help you
become familiar with your Mercedes-Benz
audio system. They contain useful tips and a
detailed description of the user functions.
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GWarning!
In order to avoid distraction which could lead
to an accident, the driver should enter system
settings with the vehicle at a standstill and
operate the system only when road and traffic
conditions permit. Always pay full attention to
traffic conditions first before operating
system controls while driving.
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
14 m) every second.
Audio system overview
Item:Audio display (Y page 139);Opening button (Y page 139)=Audio control unit (Y page 138)Item?Clear button (Y page 142)AAudio controller (Y page 140)BBack button (Y page 141)
Operating safety
GWarning!
Any alterations made to electronic
components can cause malfunctions.
The radio, amplifier, CD changer, satellite
radio, and telephone are interconnected.
When one of the components is not
operational or has not been removed/
replaced properly, the function of other
components may be impaired.
This condition might seriously impair the
operating safety of your vehicle.
We recommend that you have any service
work on electronic components carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Audio system components
With the audio system you can operate the
following main functions:
RAudio function with the radio, Satellite
radio, disc (CD audio or MP3 mode) and
Audio AUX
Rthe mobile phone with the phone book
Rvarious system settings
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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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XPress button $ on audio control unit
repeatedly until desired wave band has
been selected.
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.XSlide ZV Æ or rotate cV d to select
Autostore .XPress W.
The audio system searches for receivable
stations. A corresponding message is
displayed. The available stations are
automatically stored in the station
memory. The first received station will be
automatically played.XCanceling storage procedure: Select
Cancel and press W while the message
Rewriting Memory... is being displayed.
Displaying information
You can display program information or other
additional information when provided by the
radio station you are listening to.
X$ Q Info (if available).
The available information appears. The
content and scope of the information
depends on the radio station.XClosing screen: Slide XV Y, rotate cV d,
press W or press button k.
Satellite radio
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.
Submenu overview
i The components and operating principles
of the audio system can be found on
( Y page 137) and ( Y page 143).
MenuSubmenuSatChannel ListEnter ChannelServicePresetsStation presetsInfoInformation menu (if
available)Category (Cat.)All channelsSelect categorySoundTrebleBassBalance/FaderSurround Sound
Satellite radio
i Additional satellite radio equipment and a
subscription to SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio
service provider are required for the
satellite radio operation described in this
chapter.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for details and availability for your
vehicle.
SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio provides over
130 channels of digital-quality radio,
including 100 % commercial-free music,
sports, news and entertainment. SIRIUS XM
Satellite Radio uses a fleet of high-power
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