Changes or modifications not expressly
approved bythe party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipm ent.
Canada only: The wireless devices of th isveh i-
cle co mply wit hIndustry Canada license-
exempt RSSstandard(s). Operation issubject to
the foll owing two conditions:
1) These devices may not cause interference,
and
2) These devices must accept any interference,
inc ludin g interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Correct use
GWAR NING
Modifications to electronic components, their
software as wellaswirin g can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. Inparticular, systems
relevant to safety could also beaffected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardiz e the operating safety of
the veh icle. There isan increased risk of an
acc iden t and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring aswellas elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipm ent carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
You need to observe the foll owing information
when using the multimed iasystem:
Rthe safety notes inthis manual
Rtraff icrules and regulations
Rlaws and safety standards pertaining to motor
veh icles
Using roof carriers may impair the correct func-
tioning of a roof antenna (phone, satellit e radio,
GPS).
Attaching metalized retrof it filmto the wind-
shield may affect radio reception. This can have
a negative impact on all other antennas (e.g.
emergency call antenna) inthe veh icleinterior.
Protection against theft: this device is equip-
ped with technical provisions to protect it
against theft. Further information on protection against
thef
t can be obtained from an author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Qualified specialist workshop
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Function restrictions
For safety reasons, some functions are restric-
ted or unavailable while the vehicle is in motion.
You will notice this, for example, because either
youwillnot be ableto select certain menu items
or a message will appear to this effect.
Data stored in the vehicle
Data recording
A wide range of electronic components in your
vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma-
nent lystore technical information about:
Rthe vehicle's operating state
Revents
Rmalfunctions
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
Roperating conditions of system components,
e.g. fluid leve ls
Rthe vehicle's status messages and those of its
individ ual components, e.g. number of wheel
revolutions/speed, decelerationinmove-
ment, lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal
position
Rmalfunctions and defects inimportant system
components, e.g. lights, brakes
Rvehicle reactions and operating conditions in
special driving situations, e.g. air bag deploy-
ment, intervention of stability control sys-
tems
Rambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature
Introduction15
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Quick access for audio and telephone
Changing the station/music track
Depending on the audio source that is currently
activated, you can use this function to select the
next station or music track.
XCall up quick access (Ypage 24).
The current audio source is displayed.
XTo select the previous or next station or music
track: swipe to the left or right.
The selected station or music track is played.
Sending DTMF tones
The function is not supported by all mobile
phones (see the manufacturer's operating
instructions).
XCall up quick access during a call (Ypage 24).
XTo select characters: glide your finger to the
left or right and press.
Every character selected will be transmitted
immediately.
Basic functions
Switching the multimedia system on/
off
XPress the ubutton on the center console
to the right of the controller.
When you switch the multimedia system on, a
warning message will appear. The multimedia
system calls up the previously selected menu.
If you switch the multimedia system off, play- back of the current media source will also be
switched off.
Adjusting the volume
Adjusting the volume for media sources
XTurn the thumbwheel to the right of the con-
troller.
or
XPress the WorX button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
The volume of the media source currently
selected changes.
Adjusting the volume for traffic
announcements and navigation
announcements
During traffic or navigation announcements:
XTurn the thumbwheel to the right of the con-
troller.
or
XPress the WorX button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
iYou can set the volume for navigation
announcements to be different from the vol-
ume of the respective media source.
Adjusting the volume for phone calls
You can adjust the volume for hands-free mode
during a telephone call.
XTurn the thumbwheel to the right of the con-
troller.
or
XPress the WorX button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
iSetting the volume for the Voice Control
System voice output; see the separate oper-
ating instructions.
Switching the sound on or off
Media source sound
XPress the thumbwheel to the right of the con-
troller.
or
XPress the 8button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
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Overview and operation
iIf the audio output is switched off, the status
line will show the 8symbol. If you switch
the media source or change the volume, the
sound is automatically switched on.
iEven if the sound is switched off, you will still
hear navigation system announcements.
Switching navigation announcements
off and on again
XTo switch off navigation announcements:
press the thumbwheel to the right of the con- troller during the announcement.
The Spoken driving recommendations
have been deactivated.message
appears.
XTo switch navigation announcements on
again: switch the multimedia system off and
then on again (
Ypage 28).
or
XStart a new route calculation (Ypage 60).
or
XSelect +: while route guidance is active,
show the menu and press the controller
(
Ypage 76).
Basic menu displays
XPress the Õbutton or the ß,$,
%, or Øbutton.
Navigation: the map displays the current
vehicle position.
Radio: the basic menu of the last radio mode
set appears.
Media: the basic display for the last media
source set appears. In the example, SD mem-
ory card mode is set.
Communication: the basic menu of the last
communication function set appears. Vehicle functions:
the basic display
appears.
XTo show the menu: slide4 the controller.
The menu for the selected functions appears.
Depending on the operation, the marking is
shown in main function bar :or menu
bar ;.
XTo select a menu item: turn and press the
controller.
Once you have selected a menu item in :,
the last menu set for the selected function
appears.
Menu bar ;offers options in the current
media mode.
Selecting the operating mode for a
main function
You can select the available operating modes for
the main functions, e.g. telephone.
In the telephone menu, you can:
Rswitch to telephone mode.
Rcall up the address book.
Rcall up the Digital Operator's Instructions for
the telephone
XPress the %button.
If telephone mode was the last mode selec-
ted, the telephone menu appears.
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Overview and operation
Switching navigation announcements
on/off
XTo switch off navigation announcements:
during a navigation announcement, press thethumbwheel to the right of the controller.
or
XPress the 8button on the multifunction
steering wheel during a navigation message.
The Spoken driving recommendations
have been deactivated.message
appears.
XTo switch navigation announcements
back on: slide6the controller.
XTo select +: turn and press the controller.
The multimedia system automatically switches
the navigation announcements back on when:
Ra new route is calculated.
Ryou switch the multimedia system on again or
start the vehicle.
A navigation message is given if the route is
recalculated during dynamic route guidance due
to new traffic reports (
Ypage 79).
Canceling/continuing route guidance
Canceling route guidance
XSlide 6the controller.
The menu is shown.
XTo select Destination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect Cancel Active Route Guidance.
The blue route line is no longer shown on the
map.
Resuming route guidance
XSlide 6the controller.
The menu is shown.
XTo select Destination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect Continue Route Guidance.
The multimedia system calculates the route.
Route information
Destination information
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Route: turn and press the controller.
XSelectDestination Information.
The destination and existing intermediate
destinations are displayed with distances,
travel time and arrival time.
XTo select destination or intermediate des-
tination: turn and press the controller.
The address appears.
XSelect Save.
The destination or intermediate destination
can be saved as:
Ras a navigable address book contact
Ras a home address
XTo call up the map, select Map.
XMove the map, change the map scale and
select the destination or the intermediate
destination (
Ypage 66).
XTo call the destination or intermediate desti-
nation, selectCall.
If a phone is connected and a phone number
is available, the multimedia system switches
to the telephone function.
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Navigation
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XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
%button.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select Connect Device: turn and press
the controller.
The device list appears.
XTo highlight the desired mobile phone in the
device list: turn the controller.
XTo select G: slide 9the controller.
XTo select Reception VolumeorTransmis‐sion Volume: turn and press the controller.
XTo select a volume setting: turn the controller.
XTo accept changes: press the controller.
iIncorrect settings may have an impact on
the quality of calls.
Using the telephone
Accepting a call
XTo select wAccept: press the controller.
or
XPress 6on the multifunction steering
wheel.
The call is accepted.
Additional functions available during a call
(
Ypage 102).
Adjusting the call volume (
Ypage 100).
Further information about ending a call
(
Ypage 104).
iIf the phone number of the caller is trans-
ferred, it appears in the display. If the phone
number is saved in the phone book, the con-
tact's name is also displayed. If the phone
number is not transferred, Unknown
is shown
in the display.
Rejecting a call
XTo select =Reject: turn and press the
controller.
or
XPress ~on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Making a call
Using the telephone menu
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo select the sequence of numbers: turn and
press the controller for each number.
XTo select win the telephone menu: turn
and press the controller.
The call is made.
Further information about ending a call
(
Ypage 104).
Using the touchpad
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo select n: turn and press the controller.
XDraw the sequence of numbers on the touch-
sensitive surface.
XTo select win the telephone menu: turn
and press the controller.
The call is made.
Further information about the touchpad
(
Ypage 26).
Using favorites
This function can be used when a telephone
number has been added as a favorite. Further
information about adding favorites (
Ypage 33).
XPress the favorites button on the controller.
The favorites are displayed.
XTo select a telephone number: turn the con-
troller.
XTo make a call: press the controller.
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Telephone
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