2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C350S navigation

N
Navigation system see Separate operating instructions
Navi menu .......................................... 126
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ............................................. 52
Resetting ....................................... 311
Nets, parcel ....................................... 203
Normal occupant weight .................. 251
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) ................................................... 333
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS (Occupant Classification
System)
Occupant distribution ....................... 251
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 37
BabySmart™ .................................... 46
Children and air bags .......................37
Children in the vehicle .....................54
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 58
Fastening the seat belts ................... 50
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada
only) ........................................ 46, 307
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only) ........42, 308
Infant and child restraint systems .... 55
Introduction ..................................... 36
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 58
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 42
Seat belts .................................. 39, 48
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................................ 42
Self-test ........................................... 46
Odometer ........................................... 121
Oil, oil level see Engine oil
On-board computer
see Control system
One-touch gearshifting ..................... 112
Operating safety .................................. 22
Ornamental moldings, cleaning ....... 263
Overhead control panel ...................... 32
P
Paintwork, cleaning .......................... 261
Paintwork code ................................. 333
Panic alarm .......................................... 60
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ...................................... 200
Cleaning ......................................... 264
Operation ....................................... 200
Roller sunblinds ............................. 199
Synchronizing ................................ 201
Parcel nets ......................................... 203
Parking ............................................... 105
Parktronic system ..........................185
Parking brake .................................... 105
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 281
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors ................87
Transmission position ....................109
Parktronic system
Cleaning system sensors ...............263
Malfunction .................................... 187
Minimum distance .........................186
Sensor range ................................. 185
Switching on/off ........................... 187
System sensors ............................. 185
Warning indicators .........................186
Parts service ...................................... 332
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
(Canada only) see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp (Canada only)
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
(USA only) see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp (USA only)
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety
Pedals ................................................. 254
Pelvis air bags ..................................... 41
Phone see Telephone
Plastic parts, cleaning ...................... 265
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Lap analysis
This function is only available if you have
saved at least two laps and have stopped the
RACETIMER.
XPress button = or ; to select the
AMG menu.
XPress button 9 repeatedly until the lap
analysis appears in the multifunction
display.
Each lap is shown in its own submenu. The
fastest lap is indicated by flashing
symbol :.
:Lap number;Lap time=Average speed during lap?Lap lengthAMaximum speed during lapXPress button : or 9 to see other lap
analyses.
Navi menu
The Navi menu contains the functions
needed to operate your navigation system.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Navi menu.
The message shown in the multifunction
display depends on the status of the
navigation system:
RWith the COMAND system switched on
or off and route guidance not activated,
the direction of travel and, if applicable,
the name of the street currently traveled
on appear in the multifunction display.
RWith the COMAND system switched on
and route guidance activated, maneuver
instructions appear in the multifunction
display.
Please refer to separate COMAND system
operating instructions for instructions on how
to activate the route guidance system.
Audio menu
The functions in the Audio menu operate the
audio equipment which you have currently
switched on.
The following functions are available:
RSelecting radio station (Y page 126)
ROperating audio devices/audio media
(Y page 127)
ROperating video DVD (Y page 127)
If the audio system or the COMAND system
is currently switched off, the message Audio
Off appears in the multifunction display.
XTo adjust the volume: Press button
W or X on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Selecting radio station
iThe SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio is treated
as a radio application.
Additional optional satellite radio
equipment and a subscription to a satellite
radio service provider are required for
satellite radio operation. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
details and availability for your vehicle.
For more information on satellite radio
operation, see “Satellite radio”
(Y page 152).
Vehicles with COMAND system:
Refer to separate COMAND system
operating instructions.
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XPress button a to change the setting.
Depending on the previous setting the
Display Unit Speed-/Odometer: will be
set to miles or km.
The selected display unit is valid for:
ROdometer and trip odometer
RTrip computer
RDigital speedometer in the trip menu
RCruise control
RNavigation displays
Showing or hiding additional
speedometer (vehicles with manual
transmission)
You can have an additional digital
speedometer shown on the multifunction
display. The speed is shown in the unit of
kilometers/hour (USA) or miles/hour
(Canada).
XPress button = or ; to select the
Settings menu.
XPress button : or 9 to select the
Instr. Cluster submenu.
XPress button a.XPress button : or 9 to select the
Additional Speedometer function.
The current setting is shown.
XPress button a to change the current
status.
Depending on the previous status, the
additional speedometer will be switched
On or Off.
Permanent display (vehicles with
automatic transmission)
You can use the Permanent Display:
function to choose to display either the
outside temperature or the speed in
kilometers (USA) or miles (Canada)
permanently.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Settings menu.
XPress button : or 9 to select the
Instr. Cluster submenu.
XPress button a.XPress button : or 9 to select the
Permanent Display: function.
The current setting is shown.
XPress button a to change the current
status.
Depending on the previous status, the
Permanent Display: will be switched
between Outside temperature or
Speedometer (km/h) (USA)/
Speedometer (miles) (Canada).
Time/Date submenu
Access the Time/Date submenu via the
Settings menu. Use the Time/Date
submenu to change the time and date display
settings.
The following functions are available:
RSetting the time (Y page 132)
RSetting the date (Y page 133)
Setting the time
This function is not available if your vehicle is
equipped with the COMAND system and
navigation module.
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Vehicles with COMAND system:
For information on setting the time in the
COMAND system, refer to the separate
COMAND system operating instructions.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Settings menu.
XPress button : or 9 to select the
Time/date submenu.
XPress button a.XPress button : or 9 to select the
Time function.
XPress button a.
The current time appears in the
multifunction display.
XTo set a new time press button a again.XPress button = or ; to select the
setting you wish to change: hours or
minutes.
XPress button : or 9 to change the
setting which is highlighted.
XPress button a to store the entry.
Setting the date
This function is not available if your vehicle is
equipped with the COMAND system and
navigation module.
Vehicles with COMAND system:
For information on setting the date in the
COMAND system, refer to the separate
COMAND system operating instructions.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Settings menu.
XPress button : or 9 to select the
Time/date submenu.
XPress button a.XPress button : or 9 to select the
Date function.
XPress button a.
The current date appears in the
multifunction display.
XTo set a new date press button a again.XPress button = or ; to select the
setting you wish to change: month, day or
year.
XPress button : or 9 to change the
setting which is highlighted.
XPress button a to store the entry.
Lights submenu
Access the Lights submenu via the
Settings menu. Use the Lights submenu to
change the lamp and lighting settings on your
vehicle.
The following functions are available:
RSwitching daytime running lamp mode on
or off (USA only) (Y page 133)
RSwitching locator lighting function on or off
(Y page 134)
RSwitching interior lighting delayed shut-off
on or off (Y page 135)
Switching daytime running lamp mode on
or off (USA only)
XPress button = or ; to select the
Settings menu.
XPress button : or 9 to select the
Lights submenu.
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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.
Roadside Assistance button
XPress and hold Roadside Assistance
button : for longer than 2 seconds.
A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside
Assistance dispatcher will be initiated. The
indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance
button : will flash while the call is in
progress. The message Connecting
Call will appear in the multifunction
display and the audio system or the
COMAND system is muted.
When the connection is established, the
message Call Connected appears in the
multifunction display. The Tele Aid system will
transmit data generating the vehicle
identification number, model, color and
location (subject to availability of cellular and
GPS signals).
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 Roadside
Assistance dispatcher and the occupants of
the vehicle will be established.
XDescribe the nature of the need for
assistance.
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified
Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to tow
your vehicle to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. For services such as
labor and/or towing, charges may apply.
Refer to the Roadside Assistance manual for
more information.
Sign and Drive services (USA only):
Services such as a jump start, a few gallons
of fuel or the replacement of a flat tire with
the vehicle spare wheel are obtainable at no
charge.
iIf the indicator lamp in Roadside
Assistance button : is flashing
continuously and there was no voice
connection to the Customer Assistance
Center established, then the Tele Aid
system could not initiate a Roadside
Assistance 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.
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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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BrakeProblemPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions!The yellow ABS
indicator lamp
comes on while
the engine is
running.The ABS has detected a malfunction and switched off. The BAS,
the ESP ®
, and the EBP are also switched off.
The brake system is still functioning normally but without the
systems specified above available.
If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning, other systems such as
the navigation system or the automatic transmission may also be
malfunctioning.XContinue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during
hard braking, reducing steering capability.XAdjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking
responsiveness.XRead and observe messages that may appear in the
multifunction display ( Y page 270).XHave the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an
accident.
!The yellow ABS
indicator lamp
comes on while
the engine is
running.The ABS has switched off due to insufficient power supply.
The battery might not be charged sufficiently.
When the voltage is above the required value again, the ABS is
operational again. The ABS indicator lamp should go out.XContinue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during
hard braking, reducing steering capability.XAdjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking
responsiveness.XRead and observe messages that may appear in the
multifunction display ( Y page 270).XIf the ABS indicator lamp does not go out: Have the alternator
and the battery checked.298What to do if …Practical hints
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