
or
XPress button l on the keypad in audio
control unit briefly.
The Enter Frequency submenu appears.
XEntering frequency with keypad: Enter
desired frequency with buttons k to
x on the keypad in audio control unit.
The audio system tunes in to the frequency
entered.
iIt is not possible to enter a frequency in
the respective wave band which is outside
the frequency range.
XExiting menu without making an entry:
Press button k in the center console
(Y page 129).
Storing stations
You can store ten AM and ten FM stations in
the memory.
iIf you select a memory preset which is
already in use, it will be overwritten by the
new station.
Storing stations manually with keypadXTune in desired station.
The basic menu appears in the audio
display.
XPress and hold desired station button
k to x until a brief signal tone
sounds.
The station is stored.
Storing stations manually with station
memory menu
XTune in desired station.
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.
The dot # in front of a memory position
indicates that the currently tuned station is
stored there.
XSelecting a memory position: Slide
ZVÆ or rotate cVd.
XStoring a station to a selected memory
position: Press and hold W until a brief
signal tone sounds.
or
XPress and hold desired station button
k to x on keypad, until a brief signal
tone sounds.
The station is stored.
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Selecting program category
iThe channels are categorized. Categories
allow you to tune to stations broadcasting
a certain type of program.
Satellite radio channels are split up into
categories such as News, Sports, Rock, or
Country, if available. The category list is
sorted alphabetically.
XCalling up category list: $
(repeatedly, if necessary) Q Cat .
or
XIn Sat mode, slide XV Y or rotate cV d until
Cat. is highlighted and press W.
The category list appears.XSelecting a category: Slide ZV Æ or rotate
c V d.XSetting the selected category: Press W.
The selected program category
(alphabetical order) will appear in the audio
display. The last tuned channel in the new
category will begin to play.
When searching, tuning in, or selecting
from the channel list, the All Channels
option accesses all of your subscribed
channels.
i When you select the category All
Channels , you have access to all the
channels you subscribed to, regardless of
category.
Tuning in channels
You have the following selection options:
R the channel search function
R the manual channel number entry
R the channel list
R the channel presets
Tuning in channels using channel search
functionXSlide XV Y or rotate cV d when the main
area in the basic menu is active.
Depending on the direction in which the
controller is being slid or rotated, the
system searches upward or downward and
stops at the next subscribed channel.
or
XPress button E or F on audio control
unit.
Depending on the pressed button, the
system searches upward or downward and
stops at the next subscribed channel.
i Which channels are available depends on
which channels you have subscribed to and
the program category you have selected
( Y page 143). For tuning in channels you
can also use the buttons on the
multifunction steering wheel, see “Audio
menu” ( Y page 115).
Tuning in channels using manual channel
number entry
X$ (repeatedly, if necessary) Q Sat
Q Enter Channel .
The menu for manual channel number entry
appears.
or
XIn Sat mode, press button l on the
keypad in audio control unit briefly.XChannel number entry with keypad:
Enter desired channel number with buttons
k to x with the keypad in audio
control unit briefly.
Further operation depends on whether the
selected channel number is valid or if the
channel is included in your subscription.
XExiting menu without making an entry:
Press button k in the center console
( Y page 129).
Channel number is valid and channel is
included in subscription: The audio system
tunes in the channel entered.
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Channel number is invalid: The message
Invalid Channel appears in the audio
display.
XThe message disappears automatically or
press W to close the message.
Channel number is valid, but channel is
not included in subscription: The message
Call SIRIUS to activate: appears
(Y page 141).
XPress W to close the message in the audio
display.
Tuning in channels using the satellite
radio channel list
X$ (repeatedly, if necessary) Q Sat
Q Channel List.
The channel list appears. The dot # in
front of a list entry indicates the currently
selected channel.
XSelect channel by rotating cVd or sliding
ZVÆ.
XPress W to confirm.
iThe contents of the channel list depends
on which channels are included in your
subscription and which program category
you have selected (Y page 143). The
channel list contains only the preview
channel if the satellite radio service has not
been subscribed to.
Tuning in channels using satellite radio
channel presets
X$ (repeatedly, if necessary) Q
Presets.
or
XPress W when the main area is selected in
Sat mode.
The preset menu appears. The dot # in
front of a preset position indicates that this
is the channel currently selected and being
listened to.
XSelect station in memory by rotating cVd
or sliding ZVÆ.
XPress W to confirm.
or
XPress desired station button k to
x, with the keypad in audio control unit
briefly.
The audio system tunes in the corresponding
channel as long as it is included in your
subscription and is still available.
If the channel is not included in your
subscription, the message Call SIRIUS to
activate: appears.
If the channel is no longer available, the
message Invalid Channel appears.
XClosing message: Press W.
Storing channels
iThere are ten preset positions available.
XPress W when the main area is selected.
or
X$ (repeatedly, if necessary) Q
Presets.
In both cases, the preset menu will appear in
the audio display. The dot # in front of a
preset position indicates that the channel
currently selected is stored there.
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XSelecting a preset position: Slide ZVÆ or
rotate cVd.
XStoring a preset position: Press and hold
W until you hear a signal.
The channel is stored.
or
XPress and hold desired channel button
k to x on keypad, until a brief signal
tone sounds.
The channel is stored.
Displaying information
X$ (repeatedly, if necessary) Q Info (if
available).
iIf the program provider does not offer any
information, the Info menu item cannot be
selected.
You will see a screen that may contain the
following information:
Rthe selected program category
Rthe selected channel
Rthe artist of the track currently being played
Rthe name of the current track
iSIRIUS XM determines what information
is displayed on the screen. If the
information is too long, the audio system
shortens it.
With the telephone keypad button m you
can call up a popup screen, if provided by
SIRIUS XM, that shows the artist and title of
the current track being played on the selected
channel.
The popup screen disappears automatically.
XClosing screen manually: Slide XVY,
rotate cVd, press W or press button
k.
Calling SIRIUS XM Service Center
iIt may be necessary to call the SIRIUS XM
Service Center if, for example:
RYou want to cancel the subscription or
re-subscribe at a later date.
RYou have questions regarding billing.
RYou sell the car.
X$ (repeatedly, if necessary) Q Sat
Q Service.
The telephone number of the SIRIUS XM
Service Center and the twelve-digit
electronic serial number (SIRIUS-ID) of the
particular receiver are displayed.
XClosing screen: Slide XVY, press W or
press button k.
Channel update
The service provider may conduct a channel
update.
During the update, the message Updating
Channels... will appear on the audio
display.
The last tuned channel will be muted until the
update is completed. You cannot operate the
satellite radio during the update.
After completion of the update, the satellite
radio basic menu will appear. The last tuned
station will begin to play. If not available, the
next subscribed channel starts beginning
with channel 1.
Sound settings
For sound adjustment see:
RVolume (Y page 133)
RBalance control and fader (Y page 133)
RBass and treble control (Y page 133)
RSurround sound (Y page 134)
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iIf the audio CD is printed on one side, this
side must face upwards when loaded. If
neither side is printed, the side to be played
must face downwards.
If a CD has been inserted incorrectly or
cannot be read, Disc Unreadable
appears in the display.
XLoading a CD: Insert CD into CD slot :.
The system automatically pulls the CD into
the CD slot : and starts to play the audio
CD if it has been inserted correctly and is
permissible.
CD changer
The CD changer can hold up to a total of six
audio CDs.
XSwitching to CD mode: Press button
h on the audio control unit.
The CD changer display appears when you
switch to CD changer mode. If there is a CD
in one of the magazine trays, it will start to
play automatically. The following message
will appear if no CDs are inserted.
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 the audio CD is printed on one side, this
side must face upwards when loaded. If
neither side is printed, the side to be played
must face downwards.
If a CD has been inserted incorrectly or
cannot be read, Disc Unreadable
appears in the display.
XLoading an individual 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.
XPress desired button k to p in the
keypad to select a magazine compartment.
or
XSlide XVY or rotate cVd to select a
magazine compartment.
XPress W to confirm.
The CD changer will switch to the selected
magazine compartment. The message
Please Wait... appears in the display.
iOnly insert a CD after the audio system
has prompted you to do so with the
message Please Insert Disc
insert one CD per magazine compartment.
XInsert CD into CD slot : (Y page 149).
The CD changer automatically pulls the CD
into CD slot : and places it in the selected
magazine compartment. The message
Loading Disc
iThe loading process may take a while,
depending on the type of disc. If you do not
insert a disc, the display will switch back to
the CD changer menu after approximately
20 seconds.
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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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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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iThe passcode is any one- to sixteen-digit
number, which you can set yourself. For the
quality of coding of the connection it is
recommend to use a passcode of at least
four digits. You must enter the same
passcode into the audio system and the
device to be authorized. Also refer to the
operating instructions of the mobile phone.
On the audio system, you can enter the
passcode via the digits in the on-screen menu
bar or via the telephone keypad in the audio
control unit.
With the audio controller:XEntering passcode: Select the digits in the
menu bar one by one, by sliding XV Y or
rotating cV d the audio controller.XPress W to confirm each digit.XConfirming passcode: Select ¬ in the
menu bar and press W to confirm.XDeleting digits: Select 2 in the menu
bar and briefly press W to delete one digit,
or press and hold W to delete all entered
digits.XCanceling entry: Press button k in the
center console ( Y page 129).
With keypad on audio control unit:
XEntering passcode: Press the desired
numbers on the keypad.XConfirming passcode: Press button
6 or button m in the audio control
unit to confirm.XDeleting digits: Briefly press button
2 in the audio control unit to delete one
number, or press and hold button 2 to
delete all entered numbers.XCanceling entry: Press button k in the
center console ( Y page 129).
Entering passcode into the mobile phone
If a Bluetooth ®
connection is established
successfully, you will be prompted to enter a
code into the mobile phone (see mobile
phone operating instructions).
XEnter the same passcode on the mobile
phone as you did on the audio system.
i You may need to confirm the authorizing
on the mobile phone. Check your mobile
phone display.
If the message Authorization
Procedure Unsuccessful appears on the
audio system display, you may have
exceeded the preset period for
authorization. Repeat the process.
The device is authorized. You can now make
calls via the audio system hands-free device
using the authorized mobile phone.
External authorization
If the audio system cannot find your mobile
phone, this may be due to special security
settings on your mobile phone. In this case,
you can check whether, conversely, your
mobile phone can find the audio system. The
audio system’s Bluetooth ®
device name is
“MB Bluetooth”.
X% Q Tel Q Bluetooth Phones
Q Update Q Options Q External
Authorization .
The message Ready for External
Authorization appears.XStart Bluetooth®
search procedure on the
mobile phone (see mobile phone operating
instructions).XSelect the audio system (“MB Bluetooth”)
at your mobile phone.XWhen prompted to do so, enter the
passcode on the mobile phone and then on
the audio system.
Displaying details on a mobile phone
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