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Operating safety
G
WARNING
If you operate information systems and
communication equipment integrated in the
vehicle while driving, you will be distracted
from traffic conditions. You could also lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the
equipment when the vehicle is stationary.
In addition, observe the legal requirements of
the country in which you are currently driving. Proper use
Audio 10 can be used to receive radio
stations, to play back SD memory cards and
other data carriers and to make calls via the
Bluetooth ®
function.
Observe the requirements in the technical
data for data carriers and permissible
formats. General notes
Information on the Operating
Instructions
i This Supplement describes Audio 10 as
was available at the time of this
Supplement going to print. Country-
specific variations are possible.
Therefore, your Audio 10 equipment may
differ from certain descriptions and
illustrations. Should you have any
questions concerning equipment and
operation, consult any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Qualified specialist workshops
A qualified specialist workshop has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and
qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required on Audio 10.
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop.
Always have modifications to Audio 10
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Declaration of conformity
Radio-based vehicle components i
USA only: The wireless devices of this
vehicle comply with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. These devices may not cause
interference, and
2. These devices must accept any
interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the
device.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
i Canada only: The wireless devices of this
vehicle comply with Industry Canada
RSS-210 standard. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. These devices may not cause
interference, and
2. These devices must accept any
interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the
device. Introduction
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Information on copyright
Registered trademarks Bluetooth
®
technology is the standard for
short-range wireless data transmission of up
to approximately 10 meters.
Bluetooth ®
is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Inc. An SD memory card is a digital storage
medium.
SD memory cards carry the logo displayed
above. This logo is a registered trademark of
SanDisk Corporation. Cleaning
To clean, use a slightly damp cloth. The cloth
must be soft and lint-free. For stubborn dirt,
you can use a mild cleaning agent. In
particular, never clean the display with
alcohol, acid or an abrasive cleaning agent. Equipment
With Audio 10, the following functions are
available:
R radio reception in wavebands FM and AM
(SW, MW, LW)
R playback of files stored on SD memory
cards R
playback of files stored on USB devices
R playback on external devices via the AUX
jack
R connection of a personal mobile phone via
Bluetooth ®
to call using the hands-free
system
R connection and playback of your personal
audio equipment via Bluetooth ®
(if
supported by your audio device) 8
Introduction
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Familiarizing yourself with your
product
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Basic functions .................................... 13 9At a glance
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Familiarizing yourself with your product
Audio 10 overview
Audio 10 overview diagram Function Page
0043
0047
Makes sound settings 15
0044
002A
Selects radio 18
Switches wavebands 19
0087
003B
Makes system settings 14
0085
00FD
Calls up audio source:
SD memory card 24
USB device 24
AUX function 44
BT Audio 38
0083
002B
Selects the telephone
function
30
0084
Display 11 Function Page
006B
SD memory card slot 24
006C
Stowage compartment
006D
004A
to0089003E003F Sets the frequency
manually 18
Stores stations manually 18
Calls up stored stations 19
Selects a track 25
Telephone number entry 34
Searches for a phone book
entry
35
Passkey entry 31
006E
003C
Deletes characters
006F
0038
Exits menu or jumps up one
menu level higher 10
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Function Page
0070
008B
Confirms the selection/
entry
0071
0063006400590065
Navigates within the menus
0072
0041
Sets the volume 14
0073
0043
Switches on/off 13
0074
0049
Selects a station 18
Skips forward 25
Fast forward 25
0075
0048
Selects a station 18
Skips back 25
Rewinds
25 Function Page
0076
0061
Accepts a call 34
Makes a call 34
Redials 35
Accepts a waiting call 36
0077
0076
Ends a call 34
Rejects a call 34
Rejects a waiting call 36
0078
0063
Mutes audio source 14
Pauses SD memory card/
USB device/BT-audio
Display
0043
Status bar
0044 Display/selection window
0087 Menu bar
The display shows the function currently
selected with its current settings and
associated menus. The following functions
and menus are available: Function Menu
Radio Radio
Presets
Info Function Menu
Waveband
SD memory card SD
Music
Info
Media
USB USB
Music
Info
Media
AUX AUX
Volume
Media
BT Audio BT AudioFamiliarizing yourself with your product
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Function Menu
Playback/stop
playback
Media
Telephone Telephone
Name
Calls list
System System
Display off
Entry routines
Buttons and their functions
Use the
0063,0064,0059,0065and008B
buttons to navigate within the menus. Button Operation
0063
To exit the menu bar
To select the previous line in
the menu
0064
To jump to the menu bar
To select the next line in the
menu
0059
To jump to the left in the menu
bar
To jump up one menu level
higher
To lower the level in the menu
0065
To jump to the right in the
menu bar
To jump back to the main
menu
To raise the level in the menu
008B
To confirm the selection/
entry Example: selecting MP3 tracks on an SD
memory card
The following example shows, step by step,
how to select and play MP3 tracks which have
been saved on an SD memory card.
Initial situation:
you are listening to the
radio and the SD memory card is inserted in
the slot. X
To select the menu: repeatedly press the
00FD button until SD SDis shown in the
display.
X Press the 0064button to jump to the menu
bar.
X Press the 0059or0065 button to select the
Music
Music menu.
X Press the 008Bbutton to confirm.
The Music menu opens. The previously
played track is selected. X
To select a folder: press the0059button
repeatedly until the menu level with the
desired folder has been reached.
Audio 10 jumps one menu level each time
the button is pressed.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select the
desired folder.
X Press the 008Bbutton to confirm.
The folder opens and the first music track
is selected. 12
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X
To select a track: press the0064button
to select a track.
X Press the 008Bbutton to confirm.
The selected track is played. Overview of the multifunction
steering wheel
i
The operation of certain functions is
described in the sections on basic
functions, radio, SD memory card, USB
device and Bluetooth ®
. But-
ton Function
0043
On-board computer display
0044
0081
Increases the volume
0082
Reduces the volume
0061
Accepts an incoming call/
redials But-
ton Function
0076
Ends/rejects a call
0087
0080
Selects next main menu
007F
Selects previous main menu
0041
Jumps up in the menu bar
0068
Jumps down in the menu bar
Display overview of the on-board
computer
The display of the on-board computer shows
the following menus and functions of Audio
10: Menu Functions
Radio Selects the stored stations on
the current waveband
SD/USB Selects tracks in the current
folder
Telephon
e Accepts a call
Ends/rejects a call
Performs calls via the phone
book menu
BT Audio Selects tracks in the current
folder
i
The operation of certain functions is
described in the sections on basic
functions, radio, SD memory card, USB
device and Bluetooth ®
. Basic functions
Switching on/off
X Press the 0043On/Off button.
Once switched on, Audio 10 calls up the
most recently active function.
i Audio 10 switches off automatically when
you remove the ignition key. Basic functions
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i
Audio 10 switches off automatically when
the condition of charge of the battery is
low.
i If Audio 10 is running while the ignition is
switched off, it will switch off automatically
after approximately one hour to preserve
the vehicle battery. Setting the volume
X Turn the volume control 0041during
playback.
Or
X Press the 0081or0082 button on the
multifunction steering wheel. Activating/deactivating the mute
function
X Press the 0063mute button.
The sound from the audio source is
switched on or off. When the sound has
been muted, the 008Esymbol is shown in
the status bar.
i If you change the audio source or adjust
the volume, the sound switches on again
automatically.
i When the mute function is active,
playback from the SD memory card, USB
device and BT audio is paused. When you
deactivate the mute function, playback will
resume from the position where it was
paused.
i When the TA function is activated, you
hear traffic reports even when the sound is
muted (Y page 20). Adjusting the display
Setting the brightness X
To select the system menu: press the
003B button and confirm with 008B.
X Press the 0064button to select
Brightness Brightness and confirm with 008B.
X Adjust the brightness using the 0059
or 0065 button.
The long bar shows the current setting. The
short bar shows the most recently stored
brightness setting.
X Press the 008Bbutton.
The new setting is saved and Audio 10
returns to the system menu.
X To exit the system menu: press the
002A or00FD button.
Switching the display on/off X
Press the 003Bbutton.
X Press the 0065button to select Display Display
Off
Off and confirm with 008B.
The display is switched off. Audio 10
functions remain available. You continue to
listen to the selected audio source.
X To switch the display on again: press008B,
002A or00FD. 14
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