Storing ChannelsXPress 9 if the main area is highlighted.
or
XSelect Presets on the SatRadio submenu
bar.
In both cases, the channel memory will
appear. The dot R in front of a preset
indicates that the currently tuned channel
is stored there.
Station Memory
XTo select a preset: Press 9 or : .XTo store a channel to a selected preset:
Press and hold 9 until a signal tone
sounds.
or
XPress and hold a number key, e.g. 4, until
a signal tone sounds.
The channel is stored.
Selecting a Channel from the Memory List
XTo call up the channel list: In the
submenu press ; or = until
Presets is highlighted.
The presets list appears.XTo select a channel: Press 9 or : .XTo tune to the selected channel:
Press 9.
or
XPress a number key, e. g. 4 on the control
unit.Displaying Information XIn the submenu press ; or = until
Info is highlighted.XPress 9.
Information about the current program
appears.1Category2Channel3Artist4Song title
You will see (if available)
R the full name
R additional information
XTo switch back to the SatRadio main
display: Press ; or = .
Displaying Service Information
You can call the provider service center for
questions or releases whenever you need.
XSelect SatRadio £Service in the
SatRadio submenu.
The service information appears.Satellite Radio129AudioZ
Supported Data Formats (USB devices)
The following data types are supported:
R MP3: CBR, VBR (up to 320 kbit/s)
R WMA: CBR, VBR (up to 320 kbit/s)
In order to display the metadata during
playback, ID3 tags (version 1.x, 2.3, 2.4) and
WMA tags in ASCII and UTF16 coding are
supported.
Notes on USB Devices
R In order to keep the initialisation time short,
do not store data other than music files on
the USB device.
R Up to eight directory levels with up to 1,000
tracks are supported.
R Do not use a USB extension cable or
adapter. These may impair functionality.
R Playlists are searched for in the
background on the USB device and, if
available, are offered beside folders in a
separate category. The initialisation of
large USB mass storage devices can take
several minutes.
i Files protected with DRM (Digital Rights
Management) are not supported by the
Media Interface.
Connecting External Devices
For the connection of external devices to the
Media Interface device-specific adaption
cables are needed, which are included in the
delivery of the Media Interface. You will find
the connection sockets in the glove
compartment or in the storage compartment
of the center console (SL-Class).
Never connect more than one device at a
time. Please consult a Mercedes-Benz
Service Center for further information.
i Do not leave external devices in the
vehicle, as functionality cannot be
guaranteed above certain temperatures
(such as inside a vehicle in direct sunlight).
Mercedes-Benz does not take
responsibility for any damage to external
devices.1Connection socket for 1/8 inch jack plug,
for MP3 players, for example.2iPod plug for connecting an iPod ®3USB socket for connecting a USB device4Example device: iPod®XConnect the external device using
appropriate connection 1, 2 or 3.
Never connect more than one device at a
time. You will otherwise not be able to play
back from the external device.
COMAND activates the device.
If you remove a device, the No Device
Connected message appears.
i The connected iPod or USB device should
not be operated with a remote control
(such as a Bluetooth remote control) while
it is being operated with Media Interface,
as this could cause unforeseen technical
difficulties.
i The initialisation period may be extended
if you connect an iPod or USB device which
has a fully discharged battery.
i Error messages appear while the device
is being activated if:
R you have connected two devices at the
same time
R COMAND does not support the device
connected
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Rthe device connected consumes too
much power
R the Media Interface connection is
defective
If necessary, consult a Mercedes-Benz
Service Center.
Switching to Media Interface
From Another Main Function
XSelect Audio£Audio £Media
Interface in the audio menu display.
i
If you previously selected operation with
Media Interface, you need only select
Audio .
or
XPress the h function button.
Switch on the previous disc operating
mode.
i If you previously selected operation with
Media Interface, it will now be switched on.
XPress number key i.
This will automatically select the audio
device connected.
or
XSelect Media.
The media list appears. The R dot
indicates the current medium being played.XPress 9 or : until position 0 is
highlighted in the media list.
i If no device is connected, you will see the
entry Media Interface instead of a
device name.
If COMAND does not support the device
connected or if two devices have been
connected, the Not available entry
appears.
XPress 9.
COMAND activates the connected device.
You will see a corresponding message. The
basic display then appears.
Example display: iPod operation
1Device type2Track number3Track name4Visual elapsed track time5Numeric elapsed track time (also in
format 00:00:00 for audiobooks)6Visual track display7Current playback option8Sound settings9Media listaAlbum name, if availablebCategories, playlists and/or folderscArtist, if availabledPlayback options
i If the device connected does not contain
any playable tracks, a corresponding
message appears.
Within the Audio Function
XConnect an external device ( Y page 146).
COMAND activates the device. The basic
display appears.
or
XPress number key x.
or
XSelect Audio£Media Interface .
i
You can tell which type of device 1 has
been connected by the corresponding
icons for iPod, MP3 player or USB mass
storage device.
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General Information
Vehicle Equipment
i This 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.
Overview
This chapter describes the RSE (Rear Seat
Entertainment) system:
R Basic functions ( Y page 168)
R System settings ( Y page 169)
R CD/DVD audio and MP3 operation
R DVD Video operation ( Y page 174)
R AUX operation ( Y page 179)
Safety Instructions
GWarning
The RSE CD/DVD player is a Class 1 laser
product. There is a danger of invisible laser
radiation when you open or damage the cover.
Do not remove the cover. The RSE CD/DVD
player does not contain any parts which can
be serviced by the user. For safety reasons,
have any necessary service work performed
by qualified personnel.
GWarning
The driver should not wear a Rear Seat
Entertainment headset while operating the
vehicle under any circumstances. The use of
a headset while driving the vehicle could
drastically impair the ability to react to audible
traffic conditions (e.g. emergency sirens from
police/fire/ambulance, another car’s horn,
etc.).GWarning
When not in use, headsets or external video
sources should be stored in a safe location
(e.g. one of the vehicle’s storage
compartments) so that they are not loose
within the passenger compartment during
braking, vehicle maneuvers or a traffic
accident. Objects moving within the
passenger compartment could cause serious
personal injury to vehicle occupants.
GWarning
Due to a potential choking hazard, wired
headset usage by children should only occur
with adult supervision.
Rear Seat Entertainment
Components
The rear-seat entertainment system consists
of:
R two display screens behind the head rests
of front-seats
R a remote control
R a CD/DVD drive
R Aux connectors on the drive and display
screens for connecting external devices
R two wireless headsets
164General InformationRear Seat Entertainment
Selecting the Display Language
XSelect System Settings £ Language .
The list of languages appears. A R dot
indicates the current setting.XTo change the setting: Select another
language with the button n or ý on
the remote control.XPress the 9 button.
The rear-seat entertainment system
activates the selected language.
Switching the Display Design
XSelect System settings .XSelect Day Mode , Night Mode or
Automatic .
The ä icon indicates the current setting.XUse the n or ý button to select a
setting.
R Day Mode
The display remains set to day design.
R Night Mode
The display remains set to night design.
R Automatic
The display automatically switches
depending on the instrument cluster
lighting.XPress the 9 button on the remote control.Adjusting the Brightness XSelect System settings £
Brightness .
A scale appears.XTo set the brightness: Press the n or
ý button.
The brightness bar moves up or down. The
image dims or brightens according to the
bar position on the scale.XTo confirm the setting: Press the 9
button on the remote control.
Switching the Display Screen On/Off
Switching Off the Display
XSelect Display off from the system
menu.
Switching On the Display
XPress the 9 button on the remote control.
CD/DVD Audio and MP3 Operation
Safety Instructions
GWarning
The RSE CD/DVD player is a Class 1 laser
product. There is a danger of invisible laser
radiation when you open or damage the cover.
Do not remove the cover. The RSE CD/DVD
player does not contain any parts which can
be serviced by the user. For safety reasons,
have any necessary service work performed
by qualified personnel.
Notes on CDs/DVDs
Please refer to the chapter ”Audio” for
general information about CD/DVD disks and
on the MP3 format ( Y page 132) and
( Y page 130).
170CD/DVD Audio and MP3 OperationRear Seat Entertainment
iUsing individualization, you can fine-tune
voice control to your own voice and thus
improve voice recognition. The process of
individualization is described in chapter
“System Settings” ( Y page 41).
i If you use individualization, it may impair
recognition of other users. Switch off
individualization if it makes recognition of
other users worse.
Phone
GWarning
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular telephone while driving.
Whether or not prohibited by law, for safety
reasons, the driver should not use the cellular
telephone while the vehicle is in motion. Stop
the vehicle in a safe location before placing or
answering a call.
If you nonetheless choose to use the mobile
phone while driving, please use the handsfree
feature and be sure to pay attention to the
traffic situation at all times. Use the mobile
phone only when road, weather and traffic
conditions permit. Otherwise, you may not be
able to observe traffic conditions and could
endanger yourself and others.
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.
Operation
You can use voice control to:
R place a call by using your voice to input a
phone number
R store names and numbers in the address
book
R dial a number from the address book
R dial a number from the call list “Latest
calls”
R listen to the phone book
R retrieve and manage your voice mail and
recorded announcement services
R redial
Voice control recognizes whether:
R your phone is switched on
R your phone is connected via Bluetooth ®
R the car phone is registered with the
relevant mobile phone network
R it is possible to dial
If it is not possible to dial, voice control issues
a message to this effect.
i You can still operate your phone using the
keypad.
Commands
“Phone”
Use the “Phone” command to select the
phone application. Use this command if you
wish the digits entered to be shown on the
display.
“Help Phone”
Voice control has an extensive help function.
Using the “Help Phone” command, you can
have all the essential commands for the
phone read out .
“Dial number”
You can use the “Dial number” command to
dial a phone number.
The digits 0 to 9 and the word “Plus” are
permitted.
“ Plus” replaces the international dialing code,
e.g. “00”.
Say the phone number in the form of a
continuous string of individual digits or as
blocks of digits, e.g. three to five digits.
Voice control repeats the digits it recognizes
after each block of digits (with a pause of
Phone187Voice ControlZ
tThree nine onesOkaytDialing
“Save Name” (Address Book)
(Y page 198)
“Dial Name” (Address Book)
( Y page 199)
“Delete Name” (Address Book)
( Y page 199)
“Find Name” (Address Book)
( Y page 199)
“List Phone Book” and Dialing a Phone
Number
You can use the “List phone book” command
to listen to all entries in the phone book in
which a phone number is also stored and, if
required, select an entry. If the list contains
more than 30 entries, the system asks you to
say the name from which the reading shall be
started.
Example of dialog:
sList phone book
The system reads out all the address
book entries with phone numbers. If
there is more than one phone number
for an entry, voice control queries this.tDo you want to make a work call or a
home call?sHome callTo cancel the dialog: XVehicles with Voice Control buttons on
the Multi-function Steering Wheel: Press
the A button.XVehicles with Lever for Voice Control:
Push the Voice Control lever away from
you.
You have canceled the dialog. The system
confirms by responding “Cancel”.
“Redial”
You can use the “Redial” command to redial
the number most recently called.
Managing Announcement Services or
Voice Mail
You can also use voice control to manage
your voice mail or recorded announcement
services.
While a phone call is in progress:
XVehicles with Voice Control buttons on
the Multi-function Steering Wheel: Press
the ? button while a phone call is in
progress.
or
XVehicles with Lever for Voice Control:
Pull the Voice Control lever toward you.
An acoustic signal confirms that the system
is activated.XSay the required digits (“zero” to “nine”).
or
XSay the required words “Star” or “Hash”.XSay the concluding command “Okay”.
The system dials the number entered.
Navigation
GWarning!
For safety reasons, you should only select a
destination when the vehicle is stationary.
While the navigation system provides
Navigation189Voice ControlZ
sNumber 1tNumber 1 accepted.uThe system shows a numbered list of
POI categoriestPlease select a line number or say the
POI namesNumber 5uThe system shows a numbered list
with destinations from the selected
categorytPlease select a line number or say
continuesNumber 1tNumber 1 accepted.tDo you want to start route guidance?sYes
The route guidance for the selected point of
interest is started.
or
sNotDo you want to save the destination?sYes
The dialog continues as shown in the section
“Save destination”.
i Depending on the selected area, other
lists may be shown.
You can only select points of interest in the
state or province the navigation system is set
for.
Selecting next point of interest
You can use the following commands to
select nearby points of interest:
R “Next gas station”
R “Next car park”
R “Next Mercedes-Benz Service”
R “Next restaurant”
R “Next hospital”
Example of dialog:sNext gas stationuThe system shows a numbered list of
gas stations on the displaytPlease select a line number or say
continuesNumber 1tNumber 1 accepted. Do you want to
start route guidance?sYes
The route guidance for this point of interest
is started.
or
sNotDo you want to save the destination?sYes
The dialog continues as shown in the section
“Save destination”.
“Last Destinations”
You can use the “Last destinations”
command to reselect a destination from a list
of the previously selected destinations.
Example of dialog:
sLast destinationsuThe system shows a numbered list of
the previously selected destinations. If
there is only one entry on the list, voice
control asks if it is correct.tPlease select a line number or say
continuesNumber 1tNumber 1 accepted. Do you want to
start route guidance?sYes
The route guidance for this destination is
started.
“Save Destination”
You can use the “Save destination” command
to save the current destination in the address
book by means of a voice tag.
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