2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 4MATIC Owner's Manual

XPress button h, or load/eject
button ; (Y page 149) on the audio
control unit to finish the loading process.
The CD changer plays the disc if it has been
inserted correctly and is permissible.
XInterrupting loading procedure: Press
load/eject button ; again.
or
XPress button k in the center console
(Y page 129).
XFilling an empty magazine
compartment: Press load/eject
button ;.
A menu indicates which magazine
compartments are currently loaded. The
first available magazine compartment is
indicated by a red number.
XSlide VÆ to select the menu bar.XSlide XVY or rotate cVd the audio
controller to select Fill Empty Slots.
XPress the audio controller W.
The message Please Insert Disc
appears in the display.
iOnly insert a CD after the audio system
has prompted you to do so with the
message Please Insert Disc . Only
insert one CD per magazine compartment.
XInsert CD into CD slot :.
The CD changer automatically pulls the CD
into CD slot : and places it in an empty
magazine compartment. The message
Please Wait... appears in the display. If
the CD is loaded, the CD changer will
switch to the next empty magazine
compartment. The message Please
Insert Disc appears in the display.
XRepeat the steps until all compartments
have been loaded.
XPress load/eject button ; on the audio
control unit to finish the loading process.
The CD changer plays the last loaded disc
if it has been inserted correctly and is
permissible.
XInterrupting loading procedure: Press
load/eject button ; again.
or
XPress button k in the center console
(Y page 129).
The loading process has not been
completed, the audio system will play the
last inserted CD.
Ejecting CDs from CD changer
GWarning!
In order to avoid distraction which could lead
to an accident, the driver should insert or
eject CDs with the vehicle at a standstill and
operate the audio system only if permitted by
road, weather and traffic conditions.
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.
iIf you eject a CD while another is being
played, the audio system interrupts
playback.
XEjecting one CD: Press load/eject
button ;.
The magazine menu with active main area
appears in the audio display. The magazine
compartment with the current CD is
highlighted.
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XPress desired button k to p in the
keypad to select a magazine compartment.
or
XSlide XVY or rotate cVd the audio
controller to select the desired CD.
XPress W to confirm.
The CD is ejected.
XRemove the CD from CD slot :.
If you do not remove the CD from the CD
slot, the CD changer will automatically pull
the CD back in after a short while.
iIf audio source is changed during eject
procedure (e.g. pressing button $) the
eject procedure will be aborted and any
CDs being ejected will be drawn back into
the unit.
XEjecting all CDs: Press load/eject
button ;.
The magazine menu with active main area
appears in the audio display. The magazine
compartment with the current CD is
highlighted.
XSlide VÆ to select the menu bar.XSlide XVY or rotate cVd the audio
controller to select Eject All.
XPress W to confirm.
The CDs are ejected one after the other.
XRemove the CD from CD slot :.
The CD changer switches to the next
occupied magazine compartment and
ejects the CD.
If you do not remove the CD from CD
slot :, the CD changer will automatically
pull the CD back in after a short while.
iIf audio source is changed during eject
procedure (e.g. pressing button $) the
eject procedure will be aborted and any
CDs being ejected will be drawn back into
the unit.
XRepeat the last step until the magazine is
empty.
Selecting a CD
Xh Q Changer
The list with the magazine compartments
appears in the audio display. The magazine
compartment with the current CD is
highlighted.
XSlide ZVÆ or rotate cVd the audio
controller to select the desired CD.
XPress W to confirm.
Playing CDs
iThe following section is valid for the single
CD player and the CD changer. The
illustrations show the audio display of the
CD changer.
Additional button functions
In CD mode, you can use two additional
buttons on the telephone keypad:
mdisplays information about the track, if
it has been saved with the track on the
CD.
lenables you to enter the track number
directly.
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Example display in audio CD mode:Track number;Track name (only if saved on the disc)=Elapsed track time?Disc name (only if saved on the disc)ADisc number (CD changer only)BDisc type
Example display in MP3 mode
:Track number;File name=Elapsed track time?Current playback option (visible if
activated)
AFolder name (only if saved on the disc)BDisc number (CD changer only)CDisc type
Pause function
XPausing playback: Press button 8
briefly.
XContinuing playback: Press button 8
again briefly.
Selecting a trackXSkipping forwards or backwards to a
track: Rotate cVd or slide XVY.
or
XBriefly press button E or F on audio
control unit.
iSkipping forwards through the tracks
skips to the next track. Skipping backwards
through the tracks skips to the beginning
of the current track if the track has been
playing for more than 8 seconds. If the
track has been playing for less than
8 seconds, it skips to the previous track. If
you have switched on the Random Tracks
playback option, the order of the tracks is
random.
XSelecting from the track list: h Q
Track List.
or
XPress W when the main area is selected.
The track list appears. In MP3 mode, the
track list of the current folder appears. The
dot # indicates the current track.
XSelect a track by rotating cVd or sliding
ZVÆ.
XPress W to confirm.
iIn MP3 mode, the list shows all the tracks
in alphabetical order.
Fast forward/rewind
XSelect main area.XSlide and hold XVY until desired position
is reached.
or
XPress and hold button E or F on
audio control unit.
Selecting a folder
iThis function is only available in audio
MP3 mode.
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Xh Q Folder.
or
XPress W when the main area is selected.
The track list of the current folder appears.
XMove to the superordinate folder: Select
the U symbol.
The display now shows the next higher
folder level.
XSelecting a folder: Slide ZVÆ or rotate
cVd the audio controller, to select the
desired folder.
XPress W to confirm.
You will see the tracks in the folder.
iDue to the large amount of information on
an MP3 disc it may take a while before all
folder and track information becomes
available. During this time the folder list
may be unavailable or slow.
XSelect a track by sliding ZVÆ or rotating
cVd the audio controller.
XPress W to confirm.
The track is played and the corresponding
folder is now the active folder.
Playback options
The following options are available:
RNormal Track Sequence
Tracks playback in the order on the disc
(e.g. track 1, 2, 3, etc.).
RRandom Tracks
Tracks playback in a random order (e.g.
track 3, 8, 5, etc.).
RRandom Folder (in MP3 mode only)
Tracks in the active folder and any
subfolders playback in random order.
XSelecting an option: h Q CD/MP3.
The option list appears. A dot # indicates
which option is switched on.
XSelect an option and press W.
The option is switched on. For all options
except Normal Track Sequence, you will
see a corresponding indicator in the main
area.
iThe Normal Track Sequence option is
automatically activated when you select a
different medium. If an option is activated,
it remains activated after the audio system
is switched on/off.
Audio AUX mode
An external audio source can be connected
to the AUX socket of the audio system. Please
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for more information.
AUX socket : is designed for a 3.5 mm
stereo jack (3-pin), for devices with dedicated
analog audio output or connection via
headphone port, e.g. MP3 or tape player.
GWarning!
Operating an external audio source while the
vehicle is in motion will distract you. You may
not notice changing road and/or traffic
conditions which may cause an accident.
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.
For your safety and the safety of others, pull
over to a safe location and stop before
operating an external audio source.
Calling up AUX mode
GWarning!
Due to the different volumes of the external
audio sources, system messages of the
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vehicle may be much louder. You may need to
disable these system messages or adjust the
volume of these messages manually.
XSelecting audio AUX mode:
Press button h repeatedly until the
main menu for AUX operation appears.
or
XIn CD mode: Select CD/MP3 Q Aux.
The audio AUX menu appears. The medium in
the external audio source is heard, provided
it is connected and switched to playback.
iPlease refer to the relevant operating
guide for operation of the external audio
source.
The following settings can be made in the
audio AUX mode:
RVolume (Y page 133)
RBalance control and fader (Y page 133)
RBass and treble control (Y page 133)
RSurround sound (Y page 134)
iThe volume of external audio sources is
extremely variable. It is possible that a
device connected as an external audio
source will sound quieter or louder in the
vehicle or that the usual maximum volume
cannot be achieved. On certain devices the
volume can be set separately. In this case,
start at a moderate volume and increase it
slowly. In this way, you can determine
whether the system is capable of playback
without distortion, even at high volume.
Volume adjustment for the audio device
You can increase the volume for the AUX
socket in case the internal volume of the
connected audio device is too low. Use the
setting Boost for such devices.
You should set the system back to
Standard before connecting a different audio
device to the AUX socket.
XSelect Volume in AUX mode.
The selection list appears. The dot #
indicates the currently selected setting.
:Default setting;Volume boost
Switch back to CD mode
XPress button h.
or
XSelect Back To Disc in the audio AUX
menu.
Telephone
Safety precautions
GWarning!
Please do not forget that your primary
responsibility is to drive the vehicle. 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 mobile phone9 while
driving, please use the hands-free device and
only use the mobile phone when road,
weather 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.
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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 165)
- Audio controller
- Audio control unit
R Buttons 6 and ~ on the
multifunction steering wheel ( Y page 110)
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 126) and ( Y page 131).
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 127)
R Audio controller in center console
( Y page 129)
R Multifunction steering wheel ( Y page 110)
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.
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system. Please make sure any other
Bluetooth ®
device linked with the mobile
phone is switched off before you use the
telephone functions with the audio system.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The head unit internal Bluetooth ®
transmitter
must not be co-located or operated in
conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC
radiation exposure limits set forth for
uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC
radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in
Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the
IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This
equipment has very low levels of RF energy
that it is deemed to comply without testing of
specific absorption ratio (SAR).
Unless otherwise indicated, the descriptions
and illustrations in this section refer to the
audio system.
Caller ID
The audio system can display the telephone
number and the name of the caller, e.g. for an
incoming call and also in other menus or
displays.
For the telephone number to be displayed,
the caller must transmit their telephone
number. Otherwise Unknown will be shown on
the audio display.
This is also the case for name displays. For
this, the telephone number and the name of
the caller must also be saved in the telephone
book.
Functional restrictions
You will not be able to use the mobile phone,
or you may have to wait a while, in the
following situations:
R If the mobile phone is switched off.
R If the mobile phone is not connected via the
Bluetooth ®
interface to the audio system.R If the mobile phone is locked.
R If the mobile phone has not yet acquired a
network signal.
The mobile phone automatically tries to log
into a network. If no network is available,
you will also not be able to make a “911”
emergency call. If you attempt to make an
outgoing call, the No Service message will
appear for a short while.
R If you switch off the audio system in the
middle of a call, e.g. by switching off the
ignition, that call will be cut off. You can
prevent this from happening as follows:
- Switch the mobile phone to “private
mode” before switching the audio
system off (see mobile phone operating
instructions).
Activating the mobile phone
Prerequisites for the mobile phone
For making calls using the audio system via
the Bluetooth ®
interface, you will need a
Bluetooth ®
enabled mobile phone.
Your mobile phone must support the
Bluetooth ®
hands-free profile 1.0 or higher to
make or receive calls (see mobile phone
operating instructions).
i For further information on suitable mobile
phones and connecting Bluetooth ®
-
enabled mobile phones to the audio system
R visit www.mbusa-mobile.com
R call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) (in the USA)
R call Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
Activating Bluetooth ®
XSwitch on the mobile phone (see mobile
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XActivate Bluetooth® connection on the
mobile phone (see mobile phone operating
instructions).
XPress button % on the audio control unit
to call up the telephone mode.
iOn certain mobile phones, not only you
will have to activate the Bluetooth®
function but in addition, your own device
must be made "visible" for other devices.
Each Bluetooth® device has a Bluetooth®
device name. It is recommended to give
your mobile phone a personal name, by
which you can clearly recognize your
mobile phone.
iIf the Bluetooth® function on the audio
system is disabled, the message
Bluetooth not activated in system
settings appears.
XActivate Bluetooth® connection on the
audio system (Y page 135).
Xi Q System Q Activate
Bluetooth.
You have activated or deactivated
Bluetooth®. A checkmark appears when
Bluetooth® is activated.
Registering a mobile phone
(authorizing)
When you use your mobile phone in
conjunction with the audio system for the first
time, you must register (authorize) it.
It is possible to register up to 15 mobile
phones. The connection is always established
to the last activated mobile phones in signal
range. When you authorize a new mobile
phone, it is activated automatically. You can
switch between the authorized mobile
phones.
Searching for a mobile phoneX% Q Tel Q Bluetooth Phones
Q Update.
The audio system searches for up to 10
suitable Bluetooth® telephones within
range and enters them into the telephone
list.
Authorized Bluetooth® telephones will be
identified by a telephone-symbol L in front
of the list entry once the telephone list has
been updated. The symbol will be grayed
out if the authorized mobile phone is not
located within the Bluetooth® range.
iThe duration of the search procedure
depends on the number and type of
Bluetooth® telephones. The search may
take a few minutes.
iIf the telephone list is already full
(15 entries), you must de-authorize one of
the authorized devices (Y page 160), and
start the search again. Otherwise a new
device you are looking for will not appear
in the list.
If the audio system does not find your
mobile phone, external authorization may
be necessary (Y page 159).
Authorizing a Bluetooth® device
XSelect the desired unauthorized device
from the telephone list by pushing the
audio controller.
or
XSelect Options Q Authorize.
The input menu for the passcode appears.
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