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 85).
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.
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
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Item=Clear button (Y page 130)?Audio controller ( Y page 129)ABack button ( Y page 129)
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:
R Audio function with the radio, Satellite
radio, disc (CD audio or MP3 mode) and
Audio AUX
R the mobile phone with the phone book
R various system settings
The audio system consists of the following:
R Audio control unit
R Audio display
R Audio controller with buttons k and
2
In addition, the audio system can also be
operated with the multifunction steering
wheel ( Y page 110).
In these instructions, the keypad (right side
of audio control unit) and the function buttons
are referred to as “buttons”.
Audio control unit
With the audio control unit you can
R switch the audio system on/off
R adjust the volume
R select the operating modes
R enter telephone numbers and accept,
reject, initiate and end telephone calls
R load and eject CDs
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Audio control unit overviewItem:Switching to radio mode
(Y page 137)
Calling up wave bands
(Y page 137)
Switching on Sat mode
(Y page 142)
;Switching to CD audio or MP3 mode
(Y page 146)
=Disc slot?Load/eject button (Y page 149)AClear button for deleting digits or
entire entries (Y page 166)
Entering a passcode (Y page 159)
Entering a telephone number
(Y page 165)
BKeypad
Tuning to a station via the station
memory (Y page 138)
Storing stations manually
(Y page 139)
Entering a passcode (Y page 159)
Entering a phone number
(Y page 165)
Sending DTMF tones (Y page 168)
CD changer: Selecting a CD
(Y page 150)
CD: Entering a track number directly
(Y page 152)
CTuning to a station via station search
(Y page 138)
Fast forward (Y page 153)
Skipping forwards to a track
(Y page 153)
DSwitching audio system on/off
(Y page 132)
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FTuning to a station via station search
(Y page 138)
Fast rewind (Y page 153)
Skipping backwards to a track
(Y page 153)
GConfirming a passcode
(Y page 159)
Accepting a call (Y page 167)
Initiating a call (Y page 165)
Redial (Y page 166)
HRejecting a call (Y page 167)
Ending an active call (Y page 167)
IOpening system settings menu
(Y page 135)
JSwitching sound on/off
(Y page 133)
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off (Y page 167)
KSwitching to telephone mode
(Y page 155)
LSound settings (Y page 133)
Audio display
! Avoid touching the audio display at all
times. The display has a very sensitive high-
gloss surface, there is a risk of it being
scratched. Do not press directly in the
display face. Otherwise, the audio display
will be damaged.
iFor information about cleaning and care
of the audio display, see “Audio or
COMAND display” (Y page 256).
Display
The currently selected mode and the
associated menus are shown on the audio
display. The audio display is divided into
several areas.
Example illustration: Radio selected
Status line = displays the time and the
current settings for radio and telephone
mode.
You can request the required function using
menu bar :.
The selection is made using the audio
controller.
Mobile phone readiness is indicated by
additional information being shown in the
status line:
RIn the telephone main menu: Name of the
Bluetooth® device (calls made and
received via the Bluetooth® interface)
(Y page 160).
RMobile phone network signal strength
r. This information will only be shown
with suitable mobile phones.
RThe receiver symbol indicates whether a
call is active or not.
¢ No active call
ö Active call
In this example, the audio main function is set
to the FM radio mode and main area ; is
active.
iThe layout of the menus may vary
depending on your vehicle’s equipment.
This manual shows the menus for a fully
equipped vehicle.
Instrument cluster multifunction
display
Please refer to the “Control system” section
of this manual (Y page 110) for function
descriptions and operation of the instrument
cluster multifunction display and
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XSwitching to the next highest menu:
Press button k briefly.
The audio system switches to the next
highest menu level within the currently
active mode.
iYou can also exit a menu or list by sliding
the audio controller XVY or ZVÆ.
XSwitching to the main menu: Press and
hold button k.
The audio system switches to the basic
menu of the currently active mode.
Clear button
XDeleting an individual digit: Briefly press
button 2.
XDeleting an entire entry: Press and hold
button 2 until the entry is deleted.
Menu
The table below shows the structure of the
modes and their menus. Each mode has a
basic menu. Each menu item in turn has
several submenu items.
ButtonMode/Menu$Radio modeRadio (FM/AM) (Y page 136)Weather Band (Y page 137)Satellite radio (Y page 140)ButtonMode/MenuPresets (Y page 139)Sound (Y page 133)hDisc modeCD/MP3 (Y page 146)Track list/folder list
(Y page 153)
CD Changer (Y page 150)Sound (Y page 133)%Telephone modeTelephone (Y page 155)Name (Y page 162)Call lists (Y page 164)iSystem settings menuSystem (Y page 135)Display off (Y page 136)
Calling up an operating mode
XPress the respective button ($, h,
%, or i) on the audio control unit.
The basic menu of the selected mode
appears in the audio display. The main area
is active. The active area is highlighted.
iThe following screens show the audio
display’s day design. The appearance of the
highlighted items in the menu will vary
depending on the display design.
Illustration: Radio function basic menu
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iIt is not possible to enter a frequency in
the respective wave band which is outside
the frequency range. Frequencies within
the current frequency range, but outside
the current frequency step width are
rounded to the next lower allowed
frequency.
XEnter 1045 with the keypad on the audio
control unit.
The audio system tunes in to the frequency
entered.
Operation
In the following description, an operation step
is described as in the example below.
X$ Q Radio Q Enter Frequency
is the short for
XPress button $ on audio control unit
repeatedly until desired wave band has
been selected.
XSlide VÆ.XSlide XV or rotate cVd the audio
controller to select Radio.
XPress the audio controller W.
The Radio menu is selected and a list of
submenus appears.
XSlide ZV or rotate cVd the audio
controller to select Enter Frequency.
XPress the audio controller W.
The Enter Frequency submenu appears
in the audio display.
Switching audio system on or off XSwitching on: Press push button q.
or
XIf the audio system was on as you switched
off the ignition, turn the SmartKey in the
starter switch to position 1.
The audio system will come back on with
the last selected function.
iIf the audio system is switched on without
the SmartKey in the starter switch, it will
automatically switch off again after
approximately 30 minutes.
XSwitching off: Press push button q.
or
XTurn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 0 and remove SmartKey from
starter switch.
iShould excessively high temperatures
occur while the audio system is being
operated, Temperature Too High -
Device switching off now. will appear
in the audio display, after which the audio
system will be switched off for a cooling-
down period.
iWhen you switch off the audio system,
you also switch off the currently playing
audio source. Also, telephone operation via
the audio control unit is not possible.
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Adjusting volume XAdjusting: Turn rotary control :.
The volume will increase or decrease
depending on the direction turned.
Adjusting volume for telephone calls
In hands-free mode, you can adjust the
volume of a telephone call while the call is
currently active.
During a telephone call:
XTurn rotary control :.
The volume will increase or decrease
depending on the direction turned.
iThe volume of the audio system or a
telephone call can also be adjusted by
pressing the button W or X on the
multifunction steering wheel (Y page 110).
Sound
XSwitching on/off: Press button 8 on
the audio control unit (Y page 127).
The sound of the current audio source is
switched on or off.
iWhen the sound is switched off, the
symbol 8 appears in the status line.
If you change the audio source, or alter the
volume, the sound is automatically
switched on again.
Selecting sound settings
You can select different bass and treble
settings for each individual audio source. The
particular Sound menu can be opened from
the basic menu for the desired operating
mode, or by pressing the button J on the
audio control unit.
Example:
$ Q Sound Q Bass
Adjusting bass or treble
XPress button J and select Bass or
Treble.
or
XSelect Sound Q Bass or Treble.
A longer and brighter bar indicates the
previously stored setting. The red pointer
indicates the currently selected setting.
Example for adjusting bass
XChanging setting: Slide ÆVZ or rotate
cVd until desired treble or bass setting is
reached.
XExiting menu: Press button k or slide
XVY.
The setting is stored.
Adjusting balance or fader
Balance is used to determine whether the
sound focus should be shifted toward the
driver’s side or the passenger side.
Fader is used to determine whether the sound
focus should be shifted toward the front or
rear of the vehicle.
XPress button J repeatedly until Bal/
Fad appears in the audio display.
or
XSelect Sound Q Bal/Fad.
The current setting is indicated by a red
cross hair symbol.
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deviate from conventional stereo
playback.
SYS menu
System settings menu overview
MenuSystemDisplay (Y page 135)BrightnessDay ModeNight ModeAutomaticLanguage (Y page 136)Activate Bluetooth®
(Y page 135)
Reset (Y page 135)Display off (Y page 136)
Display settings
You can adapt the brightness of the audio
display to the prevailing light conditions.
Setting the display design
Xi Q System Q Display.XSelect Brightness, Day Mode, Night
Mode or Automatic.
iWhen you select Brightness, a scale
appears on which you can set the
brightness manually.
In the Automatic setting, the audio system
analyzes the automatic vehicle light sensor
and switches between the display designs
automatically.
Bluetooth® settings
General information about Bluetooth®
Bluetooth® technology is the standard for
short-range wireless technologies, suitable
for transmitting voice and data. It is possible
to connect Bluetooth® devices wirelessly.
Bluetooth® can be used to exchange vCards
or to make calls using a hands-free device.
Bluetooth® technology uses the freely
available ISM (Industrial Scientific Medical)
wave band that works at 2.45 GHz.
Bluetooth® works within a range of up to 33 ft
(10 m).
Activate or deactivate Bluetooth®
Xi Q System Q Activate
Bluetooth.
You have activated or deactivated
Bluetooth®. A checkmark O appears when
Bluetooth® is activated.
Reset
iYou can reset the audio system back to
its factory settings. In this case, all personal
data (e.g. address book entries, call lists,
paired mobile phones, and presets) are
deleted. We recommend that you reset the
values before selling your vehicle.
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