2009 Mercedes-benz CLK Class Coupe Owners Manual

1 Overall analysis of RACETIMER 2 Overall driving time 3 Maximum speed 4 Overall distance driven 5 Average speed

Lap analysis This function is only available if you have saved at least two laps and have stopped the RACETIMER. X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until

the AMG menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button j repeatedly until the lap

analysis appears in the multifunction display.

Each lap is shown in its own submenu. The fastest lap is indicated by flashing symbol 1.

1 Lap number 2 Lap time 3 Maximum speed during lap 4 Lap length 5 Average speed during lap X Press button j or k to see other lap

analyses.

Audio menu The functions in the Audio menu operate the audio equipment which you have currently switched on. The following functions are available: RSelecting radio station (Y page 130) ROperating the CD player (Y page 130) If no audio equipment is currently switched on, the message Audio Off appears in the multifunction display.

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Control system Selecting radio station The SIRIUS Satellite Radio is treated as a radio application. Additional optional satellite radio equipment and a subscription to satellite radio service provider are required for satellite radio operation. Contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center for details and availability for your vehicle. For more information on satellite radio operation, see “Satellite radio” (Y page 153). Vehicles with COMAND system: Refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions. X Switch on the audio system (Y page 143)

and select radio. Vehicles with COMAND system: Refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions.

X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the currently tuned station appears in the multifunction display.

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Operating the CD player The COMAND system and the CD changer can play audio CDs as well as CDs with MP3
files. Selecting CD or MP3 track The single CD player in the audio system unit is not able to play CDs with MP3 files. X Switch on the radio and select the CD or

CD changer (Y page 160). Vehicles with COMAND system: Refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions.

X To select a CD or MP3-CD from the CD

changer magazine, press a number on the audio system or the COMAND system key pad located in the center console.

X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until

the settings for the CD currently being played appear in the multifunction display.

Example illustration for FM radio 1 Wave band setting 2 Station frequency X Press button k or j repeatedly until

the desired station is found. The station search depends on the selected setting in the Vehicle submenu of the control system (Y page 138). Pressing button k or j will either start a frequency scan or select the next stored radio station.

You can only store new stations using the corresponding feature on the radio (Y page 150). You can also operate the radio in the usual manner.

1 Disc number 2 Current track X Press button k or j repeatedly until

the desired track is selected.

For more information on CD operation, see “CD mode” (Y page 156) i MP3-CD’s:

Level of information displayed will vary depending on the information contained on the CD with MP3 files insert in the single CD player of the COMAND system.

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Navigation menu The Navigation menu contains the functions needed to operate your navigation system. X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until

the Navigation menu appears in the multifunction display. The message shown in the multifunction display depends on the status of the navigation system: RWith the COMAND system switched off, the message Navi off appears in the multifunction display.

RWith the COMAND system switched on

but route guidance not activated, the direction of travel and, if applicable, the name of the street currently traveled on appear in the multifunction display.

RWith the COMAND system switched on

and route guidance activated, the direction of travel and maneuver instructions appear in the multifunction display.

Please refer to seperate COMAND system operating instructions for instructions on how to activate the route guidance system.

Vehicle status message memory menu Use the Vehicle status message memory menu to scan malfunction and warning messages that may be stored in the memory. Such messages appear in the multifunction display and are based on conditions or system status the vehicle’s system has recorded. The Vehicle status message memory menu only appears if messages have been stored. G Warning! Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated for certain systems and are intentionally not very detailed. The malfunction and warning messages are simply a reminder with respect to the operation of certain systems. They do not replace the owner’s and/or driver’s responsibility to maintain the vehicle’s operating safety. Have all required maintenance and safety checks performed on the vehicle. Bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and warning messages.

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Control system X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until

the Vehicle status message memory menu appears in the multifunction display. If conditions have occurred causing status messages to be recorded, the number of messages appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button j or k.

The stored messages will now be displayed in the order in which they have occurred. For malfunction and warning messages, see “Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display” (Y page 279). Should the vehicle’s system record any conditions while driving, the number of messages will reappear in the multifunction display when the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or removed from the starter switch. With KEYLESS-GO, the number of messages will reappear when you turn off the engine by pressing the

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KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open the driver’s door. Except for high-priority messages, the vehicle status message memory will be cleared when you switch off the ignition.

Settings menu Introduction In the Settings menu there are two functions: The function To reset, press reset button for 3 seconds, with which you can reset all the settings to the original factory settings and a collection of submenus with which you can make individual settings for your vehicle. The following settings and submenus are available in the Settings menu: RResetting to factory settings

(Y page 132)

RSubmenus in the Settings menu

(Y page 133)

RInstrument cluster submenu

(Y page 134)

RTime/Date submenu (Y page 135) RLighting submenu (Y page 136)

RVehicle submenu (Y page 138) RConvenience submenu (Y page 139)

Resetting to factory settings You can reset the functions of all submenus to the factory settings. For safety reasons, the function Headlamp Mode in the Lighting submenu cannot be reset while driving. X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until

the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press the reset button in the instrument

cluster for approximately 3 seconds. The request to press the reset button once more to confirm appears in the multifunction display.

X Press the reset button once more.

The functions of all the submenus will be reset to factory settings.

The settings you have changed will not be reset unless you confirm the action by pressing the reset button a second time. After approximately 5 seconds, the Settings menu reappears in the multifunction display.

Resetting the functions of a submenu For each submenu you can reset all the functions to the factory settings. X Move to a function in the submenu. X Press the reset button (Y page 121) in the instrument cluster for approximately three seconds. The request to press the reset button once more to confirm appears in the multifunction display.

X Press the reset button once more.

All functions of the submenu will reset to factory settings.

The settings you have changed will not be reset unless you confirm the action by pressing the reset button a second time. After approximately five seconds, the Settings menu reappears in the multifunction display.

Submenus in the Settings menu X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until

the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button j.

The collection of the submenus appears in the multifunction display. There are more submenus than can be simultaneously displayed.

X Press button ç.

The selection marker moves to the next submenu.

X Scroll down with button ç, scroll up

with button æ.

X With the selection marker on the desired submenu, use button j to access the individual functions within that submenu.

X Once within the submenu, use button

j to move to the next function or button

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k to move to the previous function within that submenu.

X Use button æ or ç to change the

settings of the respective function.

The following lists show what settings can be changed within the various menus. Detailed instructions on making individual settings can be found on the following pages. Instrument cluster submenu RSelecting speedometer display mode

(Y page 134)

RSelecting language (Y page 134) RSelecting display (speed or outside

temperature) for status line (Y page 135)

RSelecting display (speed or outside temperature) for standard display (Y page 135)

Time/Date submenu RSetting the time (Y page 135) RSetting the date (Y page 136) Lighting submenu RSetting daytime running lamp mode (USA

only) (Y page 136)

RSetting locator lighting (Y page 137)

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(Headlamps delayed shut-off feature) (Y page 137)

RSetting interior lighting delayed shut-off

(Y page 138)

Vehicle submenu RAudio search function (Y page 138) RSetting automatic central locking

(Y page 139)

Convenience submenu RActivating easy-entry/exit feature

(Y page 139)

Instrument cluster submenu Access the Instr. Cluster submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Instr. Cluster submenu to change the instrument cluster display settings. The following functions are available: RSelecting speedometer display mode

(Y page 134)

RSelecting language (Y page 134)

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RSelecting display (speed or outside

temperature) for status line (Y page 135)

RSelecting display (speed or outside temperature) for standard display (Y page 135)

Selecting speedometer display mode X Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr. Cluster submenu.

X Press button j or k repeatedly until

the message Display Unit Speed-/ odometer appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

Selecting language X Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr. Cluster submenu.

X Press button j or k repeatedly until

the message Language appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

X Press button æ or ç to select the language to be used for the multifunction display messages.

X Press button æ or ç to set speedometer unit to Km or Miles.

Selecting display (speed or outside temperature) for status line X Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr. Cluster submenu.

X Press button j or k repeatedly until

the message Status Line Display appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

Selecting display (speed or outside temperature) for standard display X Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr. Cluster submenu.

X Press button j or k repeatedly until

the message Basic Display appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

X Press button æ or ç to select the status line to Speed or Outside Temp.. You will see the status line display when you have called up a different display from the standard display.

X Press button æ or ç to select the

display shown in the standard display. The other display now appears in the Standard display menu (Y page 126).

Time/Date submenu Access the Time/Date submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Time/Date submenu to change the time and date display settings.

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The following functions are available: RSetting the time (Y page 135) RSetting the date (Y page 136) The Time/Date submenu is not shown in vehicles with COMAND system. Setting the time This function is only available in vehicles with audio system. Vehicles with COMAND system: For information on setting the time in the COMAND system, refer to the separate COMAND system operating instructions. X Move the selection marker with button

æ or ç to the Time/Date submenu. X Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Time - Hours Press R To Confirm or Time - Minute(s) Press R To Confirm appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

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Example illustration for setting the hour X Press button æ or ç to set the hours

or minute(s).

X Press the reset button to confirm. Setting the date This function is only available in vehicles with audio system. Vehicles with COMAND system: For information on setting the date in the COMAND system, refer to the separate COMAND system operating instructions. X Move the selection marker with button

æ or ç to the Time/Date submenu. X Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Set Date Month, Set Date Day, or Set Date Year appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

Example illustration for setting the month X Press button æ or ç to set the

month, day, or year.

Lighting submenu Access the Lighting submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Lighting submenu to change the lamp and lighting settings on your vehicle. The following functions are available: RSetting daytime running lamp mode (USA

only) (Y page 136)

RSetting locator lighting (Y page 137) RSetting night security illumination

(Y page 137)

RSetting interior lighting delayed shut-off

(Y page 138)

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Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only) X Move the selection marker with button

æ or ç to the Lighting submenu. X Press button j or k repeatedly until

the message Headlamp Mode appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

X Press button æ or ç to select

manual operation (Manual) or daytime running lamp mode (Constant).

With daytime running lamp mode activated and the exterior lamp switch in position M or U, the low-beam headlamps are switched on when the engine is running. In low ambient light conditions the following lamps will come on additionally: RParking lamps RTail lamps

RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps For more information on the daytime running lamp mode, see “Lighting” (Y page 97). For safety reasons, resetting all the functions of all submenus to the factory settings while driving (Y page 132) will not deactivate the daytime running lamp mode. The following message appears in the multifunction display: Cannot be completely reset to factory settings while driving. Setting locator lighting With the locator lighting feature activated and the exterior lamp switch in position U, the following lamps will come on during darkness when the vehicle is unlocked using button k on the SmartKey: RParking lamps RTail lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps The locator lighting goes out when the driver’s door is opened. If you do not open the driver’s door after unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey, the

lamps will go out automatically after approximately 40 seconds. X Move the selection marker with button

æ or ç to the Lighting submenu. X Press button j or k repeatedly until

the message Surround Light. Function appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

X Press button æ or ç to switch the

locator lighting function On or Off.

X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

U when exiting the vehicle. The locator lighting feature is activated.

Setting night security illumination (Headlamps delayed shut-off feature) Use this function to set whether you would like the exterior lamps to remain on for

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æ or ç to the Lighting submenu. X Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Headlamps Delayed Shut- off appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

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X Press button æ or ç to switch the headlamps delayed shut-off feature On or Off.

X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

U before turning off the engine. The headlamps delayed shut-off feature is activated.

Setting interior lighting delayed shut-off Use this function to set whether you would like the interior lighting to remain on for 10 seconds during darkness after you have removed the SmartKey from the starter switch. X Move the selection marker with button

æ or ç to the Lighting submenu. X Press button j or k repeatedly until

the message Interior Lighting Delayed Shut-off appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

You can temporarily deactivate the headlamps delayed shut-off feature: X Before exiting the vehicle, turn the

SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0.

X Then turn it to position 2 and back to

position 0. The headlamps delayed shut-off feature is deactivated. It will reactivate as soon as you start the engine.

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X Press button æ or ç to switch the interior lighting delayed shut-off feature On or Off.

Vehicle submenu Access the Vehicle submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Vehicle submenu to make general vehicle settings. The following functions are available: RAudio search function (Y page 138) RSetting automatic central locking

(Y page 139)

Audio search function Use of the Audio Search Function to select a radio station (Y page 130) will enable you to start a frequency scan (Frequenc.) or select a radio station stored in memory (Memory). X Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Vehicle submenu.

X Press button j or k repeatedly until

the message Audio Search Function appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

X Press button æ or ç to select

Frequenc. or Memory.

X Press button æ or ç to switch the

automatic central locking On or Off.

Setting automatic central locking Use this function to activate or deactivate the automatic central locking. With the automatic central locking system activated, the vehicle is centrally locked at a vehicle speed of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h). X Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Vehicle submenu.

X Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Automatic Door Locking appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

Convenience submenu Access the Convenience submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Convenience submenu to activate the easy-entry/exit feature. Activating easy-entry/exit feature Use this function to activate and deactivate the easy-entry/exit feature (Y page 92). G Warning! You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. To stop steering wheel movement, move steering wheel adjustment stalk or press the memory position switch.

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Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver’s door and unintentionally activate the easy- entry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

X Move the selection marker with button

æ or ç to the Convenience submenu.

X Press button j or k repeatedly until

the message Easy-entry Function appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.

X Press button æ or ç to switch the

easy-entry feature On or Off.

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Control system Trip computer menu Use the Trip computer menu to call up statistical data on your vehicle. The following information is available: RFuel consumption statistics since start

(Y page 140)

RFuel consumption statistics since last reset

(Y page 140)

RResetting fuel consumption statistics

(Y page 140)

RDistance to empty (Y page 141)

Fuel consumption statistics since start X Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until

the first function of the Trip computer menu appears in the multifunction display. X Press button j or k repeatedly until the message From Start appears in the multifunction display.

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1 Distance driven since start 2 Time elapsed since start 3 Average speed since start 4 Average fuel consumption since start All statistics stored since the last engine start will be reset approximately 4 hours after the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or removed from the starter switch. Resetting will not occur if you turn the SmartKey back to position 1 or 2 within this time period.

Fuel consumption statistics since last reset X Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until

the first function of the Trip computer menu appears in the multifunction display. X Press button j or k repeatedly until the message From Reset appears in the multifunction display.

1 Distance driven since last reset 2 Time elapsed since last reset 3 Average speed since last reset 4 Average fuel consumption since last reset

Resetting fuel consumption statistics X Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until

the first function of the Trip computer menu appears in the multifunction display. X Press button j or k repeatedly until the reading that you want to reset appears in the multifunction display.

X Press and hold the reset button in the instrument cluster until the respective values are reset to 0.

The fuel consumption statistics reset automatically to 0 after 99 999 miles or 9 999 hours, whichever occurs first.

Distance to empty X Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until

the first function of the Trip computer menu appears in the multifunction display. X Press button j or k repeatedly until

the message Range: appears in the multifunction display. The calculated remaining driving range based on the current fuel tank level appears in the multifunction display. If only very little fuel is left in the tank, a vehicle at the fuel pump ¿ appears instead of the remaining driving range.

Telephone menu G Warning! 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 telephone while driving, please use the hands-free device and only use the telephone when weather, road 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. Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. without being connected to an external antenna) from inside the vehicle while the engine is running. Doing so could lead to a malfunction of the vehicle’s electronic system, possibly resulting in an accident and/or personal injury.

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Control system You can use the functions in the Telephone menu to operate your telephone, provided it is connected to a hands-free system and switched on. X Switch on the telephone and the audio

system (Y page 143). Vehicles with COMAND system: Refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions.

X Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until

the message Tel appears in the multifunction display. Which messages will appear in the multifunction display depends on whether your telephone is switched on or off: RIf the telephone is off, the message Tel Off appears in the multifunction display.

RIf the telephone is on:

The telephone will then search for a network. During this time the multifunction display is empty. As soon as the telephone has found a network, the message READY appears in the multifunction display.

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This standby message indicates that your telephone is ready for use and you can operate it using the control system.

Answering a call When your telephone is ready to receive calls, you can answer a call at any time. In the multifunction display you will then see the following message, or if available, the caller ID (number and name):

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X Press button s.

You have answered the call. The duration of the call appears in the multifunction display.

Ending a call or rejecting an incoming call X Press button t.

Dialing a number from the phone book When your telephone is ready to receive calls, you may select and dial a number from the phone book at any time. X Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until

the message Tel appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button j or k.

The control system reads the phone book which is stored in the telephone. This may take several minutes. The message Please Wait appears in the multifunction display. When the message Please Wait disappears, the phone book has been loaded.

X Press button j or k repeatedly until

the desired name appears in the multifunction display.

If you press and hold button j or k for longer than 1 second, the system scrolls rapidly through the list of names until you release the button again. The stored names are displayed in ascending or descending alphabetical order.

1 Selected name from the phone book X Press button s.

The control system dials the selected phone number. If the connection is successful and this feature is supported by your network provider, the name of the party (if stored in your phone book) you are calling and the duration of the call will appear in the multifunction display.

The control system stores the dialed number in the redial memory.

or X Press button t if you do not want to

make the call.

X Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired number or name appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button s.

The control system dials the selected phone number.

Redialing The control system stores the most recently dialed phone numbers. This eliminates the need to search through your entire phone book. X Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until

the message Tel appears in the multifunction display.

X Press button s.

The first number in the redial memory appears in the multifunction display.

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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. G Warning! 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.

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Sound system The subwoofer of the sound system in the CLK cabriolet is located between the rear seats.

! Make sure no objects fall into the

openings of the subwoofer between the rear seats. If necessary, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to remove any objects which may have fallen into the openings.

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Audio system Operating safety G Warning! 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.

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Item

1 CD changer mode selector

(Y page 160) AUX mode selector (Y page 149)

2 Single CD mode selector

(Y page 160)

3 Radio mode selector (Y page 150) 4 Mute function (radio)

(Y page 152) Pause (CD) (Y page 161)

5 Volume distribution (Y page 148) 6 Sound settings (Y page 147) 7 Display 8 Alphanumeric keypad 9 Speed dialing memory (telephone) in descending order (Y page 163), (Y page 167)

a Accepting a call (telephone) (Y page 165), (Y page 169)

b Telephone mode selector

(Y page 162), (Y page 166)

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c Speed dialing memory (telephone) in ascending order (Y page 163), (Y page 167)

d Terminating a call (telephone)

(Y page 165), (Y page 169)

e CD slot f CD ejection (Y page 159) g Soft keys (Y page 146) h Volume (Y page 147) j Switching on/off (Y page 146) k Manual tuning / seek tuning (radio)

(Y page 151) Track search, reverse (CD) (Y page 160)

l Manual tuning / seek tuning (radio)

(Y page 151) Track search, fast forward (CD) (Y page 160)

Button and soft key operation In these instructions, the alphanumeric keypad (right side of radio panel) and the function buttons (left side of radio panel) are referred to as “buttons”. The four keys below the display panel are referred to as “soft keys”. ! Do not press directly in the display face.

Otherwise, the display will be damaged.

Operation Switching the unit on/off Switching on X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to

position 1 or 2. If the audio system was on as you removed the SmartKey from the starter switch, the audio system will automatically come back on as you turn the SmartKey to position 1
or 2.

or X Press button M. i If the radio is switched on without the key

in the starter switch, it will automatically

switch off again after approximately 30 minutes. If your vehicle is equipped with a mobile phone, the display may prompt you to enter your PIN (GSM network) or code (TDMA or CDMA network).

Switching off X Remove SmartKey from starter switch. or X Press button M. i Should excessively high temperatures

occur while the audio system is being operated, the display will dim. If temperatures continue to rise, HIGH TEMP will appear in the display, after which the audio system will be switched off for a cooling-down period.

Adjusting the volume X Turn rotary control of button M.

The volume will increase or decrease depending on the direction turned.

i If your vehicle equipment includes a

Mercedes-Benz specified mobile phone, you can adjust its volume separately from

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the volume of the audio system while the telephone is being used.

X Press + or – soft key to increase or

decrease tone level accordingly.

Adjusting sound functions The bass and treble functions are called up by pressing button O. Settings for bass and treble are stored separately for the AM and FM wavebands, weather band, CD mode and telephone mode. Bass X Press button O repeatedly until BASS

appears in the display.

or X Press RES soft key briefly to reset bass

tones to their center level. The radio switches back to the standard radio menu eight seconds after the last soft key is pressed.

Adjusting treble X Press button O repeatedly until

TREBLE appears in the display.

X Press + or – soft key to increase or

decrease tone level accordingly.

or X Press RES soft key briefly to reset treble

tones to their center level. The radio switches back to the standard radio menu eight seconds after the last soft key is pressed.

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Audio system Sound system You can either program the sound settings manually (Y page 147) or choose settings via preset sound characteristics. You can select from among the following settings: RSTANDARD: conventional stereo sound. RSURROUND: the sound is set for better three-

dimensional acoustic characteristics. RSPEECH: the sound is optimized for the

spoken word.

X Press button O repeatedly until

STANDARD, SURROUND or SPEECH appears in the display.

X Press X or Y soft key repeatedly until the desired sound setting has been reached. The sound is set accordingly.

or X Press RES soft key briefly.

The sound setting is reset depending on the sound source activated. RRadio mode: STANDARD RCD/AUX mode: SURROUND RTelephone: SPEECH

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The radio switches back to the standard radio menu eight seconds after the last soft key is pressed.

Returning sound functions to factory settings X Press button O to call up settings menu

in the display.

X Press RES soft key briefly; the respective sound function is reset to its center level.

or X Press and hold RES soft key until RESET

appears in the display. The sound settings for bass and treble are returned to their center level and the volume is set to a predefined level. Vehicles with sound system: The sound setting is reset depending on the sound source activated.

RRadio mode: STANDARD RCD/AUX mode: SURROUND RTelephone: SPEECH The radio switches back to the standard radio menu four seconds after the last soft key is pressed.

Adjusting volume distribution Call up fader and balance functions by pressing button P. Fader X Press button P repeatedly until FADER

appears in the display.

X Press V or W soft key.

The volume is distributed accordingly between the front and rear of the vehicle.

or X Press RES soft key briefly.

The fader is reset to its center level.

The radio switches back to the standard radio menu eight seconds after the last soft key is pressed.

Adjusting balance Press button P repeatedly until BALANCE appears in the display.

X Press X or Y soft key.

The volume is distributed between the left and right sides of the vehicle.

or X Press RES soft key briefly.

The balance is reset to its center level. The radio switches back to the standard radio menu eight seconds after the last button is pressed.

Returning volume distribution to factory settings Press button P to call up settings menu in the display.

X Press RES soft key briefly; the respective volume distribution is reset to its center (flat) level.

or X Press and hold RES soft key until RESET

appears in the display. The volume distribution settings for fader and balance are set to their center level. The radio switches back to the standard radio menu four seconds after the last soft key is pressed.

Telephone muting If your vehicle equipment includes a Mercedes-Benz specified mobile phone, you can adjust its volume separately from the volume of the audio system while the telephone is being used.

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Connecting an external audio source (AUX) to the radio An external audio source can be connected to the AUX socket of the audio system. The AUX socket is located in the glove box. Please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for more information.

1 AUX socket: Socket for 3.5 mm stereo jack, for devices with dedicated analog audio output or connection via headphone port, e. g. MP3 or tape player

G Warning! Only operate an external audio source when the vehicle is stationary. There is a risk of accident by being distracted from road and traffic conditions if you operate an

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Audio system external audio source while the vehicle is in motion. 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. Calling up AUX mode G Warning! Due to the different volumes of the external audio sources, system messages of the vehicle may be much louder. You may need to disable these system messages or adjust the volume of these messages manually.

X Press and hold button Q until AUX

appears in the display. The device connected with the external audio source cinch-connector is heard, provided it is switched to playback.

i Please refer to the relevant

manufacturers operating instruction for the external audio source device.

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The following settings can be made in the audio AUX mode: RVolume (Y page 147) RSound settings (Y page 147) RVolume distribution (Y page 148) i The 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.

Canceling AUX mode X Press any audio source button.

The AUX mode is canceled.

Radio operation Selecting radio mode X Press button b.

Calling up wavebands You can choose from among the FM, AM and WB wavebands. Weather band (Y page 152). i FM waveband: 87.7......107.9 MHz

AM waveband: 530......1710 KHz

Calling up wavebands for radios without SAT X Press FM or AM soft key to switch between

FM and AM. The FM and AM wavebands are called up one after another.

or X Press WB soft key.

The weather band menu is called up. The waveband currently selected appears in the upper left-hand corner of the display.

Calling up wavebands for radios with SAT X Press FM, AM or WB soft key repeatedly until

desired waveband has been selected. The FM, AM and WB wavebands are called up one after another. The waveband currently selected appears in the upper left-hand corner of the display.

Selecting a station The following options are available for selecting a station: RDirect frequency input (Y page 151). RManual tuning (Y page 151). RAutomatic seek tuning (Y page 151). RScan search (Y page 151). RStation memory (Y page 152). RAutomatic station memory (Autostore)

(Y page 152).

The station search proceeds in the following frequency increments: R200 kHz in FM range R10 kHz in AM range

Direct frequency input X Select desired waveband.

X Press button *. X Enter desired frequency with buttons

1 to R.

i You can only enter frequencies within the

respective waveband. If a button is not pressed within four seconds, the radio will return to the last station tuned. Manual tuning X Select desired waveband. X Press button S or T for approximately three seconds.

X Press button repeatedly until desired

frequency has been reached. Step-by-step station tuning takes place in ascending or descending order. Each time the button is pressed, the radio tunes

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Automatic seek tuning X Select desired waveband. X Press button S or T briefly.

The radio will tune to the next highest or next lowest receivable frequency. i If no station is received after two consecutive scans of the complete frequency range, then the scan stops at the frequency from which it began.

Scan search RStarting scan search

X Select desired waveband.

X Press SC soft key.

SC will appear in the display. The radio briefly tunes in all receivable stations on the waveband selected.

REnding scan search

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X Press SC soft key or S or T.

The station last played will be selected and SC disappears from the display.

Station memory You can store ten AM and ten FM stations in the memory. RStoring stations

X Tune in desired station. X Press and hold desired station button 1 to R until a brief signal tone is heard. The frequency is stored on the selected station button.

RCalling up stations

X Press desired station button 1 to

R briefly.

Autostore – automatic station memory The Autostore memory function provides an additional memory level. The station memory for manually stored stations is not overwritten. RCalling up Autostore memory level and

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X Mute on: Press button U.

The radio mode is interrupted and MUTED appears in the display.

X Mute off: Press button U. The radio mode is again active.

X Press AS soft key briefly.

The radio switches to the Autostore memory level. AS and SEARCH appear in the display and the radio finds the ten stations with the strongest signals. These stations are stored on the station buttons 1 to R in order of signal strength.

RCalling up stations

X Press desired station button 1 to

R.

RLeaving the Autostore memory level X Press FM or AM soft key briefly.

Interrupting radio mode The radio mode is interrupted by an incoming call on the telephone (Y page 165).

Weather band

X Press WB soft key.

The weather band station last received is tuned in.

Selecting a weather band station directly X Select desired weather band station with

buttons 1 to 7. If a station cannot be tuned in, a search is automatically started.

Search X Press button S or T to tune in the

next receivable weather band station.

i If no weather band station is received

after three consecutive scans of the complete frequency range, then the scan stops at the channel with which it began and NO WB FOUND appears in the display. If this happens, switch back to standard radio mode. Scan search X Starting scan search: Press SC soft key.

SC will appear in the display. The radio briefly tunes in all receivable weather band stations.

X Ending scan search: Press SC soft key or

S or T. The weather band station last played will be selected and SC disappears from the display.

Satellite radio i Additional satellite radio equipment and a

subscription to SIRIUS Satellite Radio service provider are required for the satellite radio operation described in this chapter. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details and availability for your vehicle.

SIRIUS Satellite Radio provides over 130 channels of digital-quality radio, including 100% commercial-free music, sports, news and entertainment. SIRIUS Satellite Radio uses a fleet of high-power satellites to broadcast 24 hours per day, coast to coast, in the contiguous U. S. and Canada. This diverse, satellite-delivered programming is available for a monthly subscription fee. For more information and service availability, call the SIRIUS Service Center at 1-888-539-7474, or contact www.sirius.com (USA) or www.siriuscanada.ca (Canada). i Note that categories and channels shown

in illustrations are dependent on programming content delivered by the service provider. Programming content is

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Audio system subject to change. Therefore, channels and categories shown in illustrations and descriptions contained in this manual may differ from the channels and categories delivered by the service provider.

i Satellite radio service may be unavailable

or interrupted from time to time for a variety of reasons, such as environmental or topographic conditions and other things we cannot control. Service might also not be available in certain places (e. g., in tunnels, parking garages, under leafy trees, or within or next to buildings) or near other technologies.

Program categories The channels are categorized. Categories allow you to tune to stations broadcasting a certain type of program (category mode) (Y page 155).

Calling up the SAT main menu X Press SAT soft key.

SAT is displayed in the upper left-hand corner of the display. Prior to activation of the satellite radio service (Y page 154).

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After activation of satellite radio service (Y page 154).

Prior to activation of the satellite radio service

The telephone number of the SIRIUS Service Center 1-888-539-7474 is displayed. X Press ESN soft key.

The twelve-digit electronic serial number (ESN) of the SAT tuner installed in your vehicle is displayed.

This information is required to call the SIRIUS Service Center for an activation request. i Activating the satellite radio service might not be available in certain places (e. g., in tunnels, parking garages, or within or next to buildings). If a subscription is not included with system purchase, credit card information is required to activate your account.

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The activation process takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes after calling the SIRIUS Service Center.

After activation of the satellite radio service The satellite radio main menu appears. The radio station selected last is audible, provided it can be received. i The system will tune to a default station if no station had been selected previously.

The first channel 001 is called up and the PTY system changes to All categories. If no station can be received, ACQUIRING appears in the display. If the Satellite radio service is not activated, ACQUIRING will also appear in the radio display and NO SAT will appear in the multifunction display.

Selecting a station The following options are available: RSelecting a station using the selected

category (Y page 155),

RTuning via station presets (Y page 154), RTuning via scan search (Y page 155), RTuning via manual channel input

(Y page 155),

RTuning via the program category list

(Y page 155).

Tuning via station presets Ten satellite radio station presets are available. You can access the presets via number keys. Accessing via number keys X Enter number of preset you wish to select,

e. g. 1. The radio plays the station stored under this number and the PTY function changes to the category corresponding to the station.

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Example: tuning in channel 16
X Press *.

Input line appears in the main radio menu. X Use number keys to enter desired channel

within eight seconds, e. g. 1 6. The system tunes to channel 16. The station you have selected begins to play.

i You can only enter available channel

numbers.

Tuning via the program category list The category list contains all currently receivable categories of programs. It is arranged alphabetically. RSelecting a category

X Press PTY soft key.

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X Press button S or T briefly.

The next station within the category is started.

X Press and hold button S or T for approximately three seconds until desired station has been reached.

Tuning via scan search Scan search is characterized as follows: RScan search plays a channel for

approximately eight seconds and then skips to the next channel within the current category.

RScan search can be terminated manually. X Press SC soft key.

The search starts. SC appears in the display.

X Press SC soft key again.

The search stops.

Obtaining additional text information Additional text information (artist, title) related to the current channel can be displayed.

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The current PTY category of the station is displayed.

X Press X or Y soft key.

This switches between the individual categories.

When changing the category, the channel selected last in the new category becomes audible. The system will automatically switch to a station of the selected category if the currently selected station is not of the selected category. Otherwise, the currently selected station remains tuned.

RTuning a station within the selected

category The channels identified for the currently selected category are arranged numerically. Only one entry is visible at a time.

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The title being played is displayed.

X Press INF soft key again.

The name of the artist performing the title being played is displayed.

i If a button is not pressed within four

seconds, the radio will return to the standard display.

Storing stations X Tune in desired station. X Press and hold desired station button

1 to R until a brief signal tone is heard. The frequency is stored on the selected station button. The radio saves the current station at the memory preset selected. The memory preset selected appears in the status line, e. g. S3.

i There are ten presets available.

An existing entry is overwritten in the memory list when a new entry is given.

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Calling up the ESN information menu X Press INF soft key. X Press ESN soft key.

The twelve-digit electronic serial number (ESN) of the SAT tuner installed in your vehicle is displayed.

X Press RET soft key to exit the menu.

CD mode Safety precautions G Warning! The single CD player and the CD changer are classified as a Class 1 laser product. You must not open the casing. There is a risk of exposure to invisible laser radiation if you open the casing, or if the casing is faulty or damaged. The single CD player and the CD changer do not contain any parts that you are able to maintain yourself. For safety reasons, all maintenance work must be carried out by qualified technicians. G Warning! 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.

General notes The system may not be able to play audio CDs with copy protection. Playing copied CDs may cause malfunctions during playback. ! Do not affix stickers or labels to the CDs, they can become warped due to the heat that develops in the CD drive or CD changer. In certain situations, the CDs can then no longer be ejected and cause damage to the drive. Such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

! Your CD drive or CD changer has been

designed to play CDs which correspond to the IEC 60908 standard. You can therefore only use CDs with a maximum thickness of 1.3 mm.

If you insert thicker discs, e. g. ones that have data on both sides (one side with DVD data, the other side with audio data), they cannot be ejected and will damage the drive.

Do not use CDs with a diameter of 8 cm, not even with a CD adapter. Attempting to play CDs with a diameter of 8 cm or playing such CDs with an adapter may cause damage to the CD drive. Such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Use only round discs with a diameter of 12 cm. Should excessively high or low temperatures occur while in CD changer mode, CD ERROR will appear in the display, and the CD will be muted until the temperature has reached an acceptable level for the system to continue operation. The single CD player play audio CDs, the CD changer can play audio CDs as well as CDs with MP3 files. Tips on handling CDs RHandle CDs carefully to prevent

interference during playback.

RAvoid scratches, fingerprints and dust on

the CDs.

RDo not write on CDs or apply any labels or

other material to them.

RClean CDs from time to time with a

commercially available cleaning cloth. Never wipe the CD in a circular motion; instead, wipe it in a straight line starting in the center and moving outward. Do not use solvents, anti-static sprays, etc. for cleaning.

RReplace the CD in its case after use. RProtect CDs from heat and direct sunlight.

MP3 notes The CD changer can play audio CDs as well as CDs with MP3 files. Information on MP3 data carriers i CD media, CD burning software and CD writers are available in great variety. Due to this variety, it cannot be guaranteed that the CD changer will be able to play every user-written CD. The burning process can lead to data errors and aging of the medium may result in data loss. Therefore, the CD changer may be restricted in its ability to play MP3 data carriers; it may play them with reduced

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Audio system sound quality, or it may not be able to play them at all. Problems may be encountered during playback of user-written CDs with a storage capacity of more than 700 MB. These CDs do not meet valid standards as of this printing.

Compatible MP3 data carriers The CD changer can read the following data carriers in MP3 mode: RCD-DA RCD-R RCD-RW

Compatible file systems and compression methods Use Romeo or Joliet. Depending on file format used, up to 128 characters are possible. The following compression methods are compatible: RMP3
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Audio system Compatible bit and sampling rates Fixed and variable bit rates of up to 320 kBit/s are possible. The following table lists possible sampling rates: MPEG 1
Audio Layer 3
MPEG 2
Audio Layer 3
MPEG 2.5
Audio Layer 3
WMA

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 32 kHz 22.5 kHz, 24 kHz, 16 kHz 11.025 kHz, 12 kHz, 8 kHz 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

i Only use MP3 tracks with a bite rate of

128 kBit/s or higher and with the specified sampling rates. The use of rates other than those specified may lead to noticeably inferior sound quality.

Information on copyright The music tracks that you create for use in MP3 mode or that you play in MP3 mode are subject to copyright laws under applicable international and national regulations.

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In many countries, the reproduction of copyrighted materials is not permitted, even if only for personal use, without the express prior consent of the copyright holder. Please check the current copyright laws for your country and comply with them. These restrictions do not apply, for example, to your own compositions and recordings, or for recordings for which authorization has been obtained from the copyright holder. MP3 playback You can play an CD with MP3 files on the CD changer as you would play any standard audio CD. All of the functions described for the CD changer also apply for the playback of CDs with MP3 files. Keep in mind that the single CD player in the audio system unit is not able to read CDs with MP3 files. The first 99 tracks on the CD, including tracks in subdirectories, are recognized and played. Any additional tracks will not be played. i Due to the branched data structure,

playback of the first track may be delayed slightly.

Operating the single CD player in the audio system unit Loading a CD The single CD player in the audio system unit has capacity for one CD. The CD slot for loading the drive is located underneath the soft keys. i Keep in mind that the single CD player in

the audio system unit is not able to play CDs with MP3 files.

X Make sure the system is switched on. X Insert CD into CD slot. The label side of the

CD must face upwards. The system automatically pulls the CD into the CD slot. The audio CD begins to play.

! If a CD is already loaded, it must be

ejected before inserting a new CD. Inserting a second CD in the slot with another CD still loaded will cause damage to the CD drive not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

i If a CD has been inserted incorrectly or

cannot be read, WRONG CD ERROR will appear in the display.

Ejecting a CD X Make sure the system is switched on. X Press EJECT button.

The system ejects the CD. NO CD will appear in the display. X Remove CD from slot. i If you do not take the CD out of the CD slot within approximately 15 seconds, the system automatically pulls the CD back in and plays it. If a CD is pulled back in, press the EJECT button for five seconds; the CD will then be ejected.

Operational readiness of CD changer The CD changer can be operated from the front control panel of the audio system. A loaded magazine must be installed to play CDs.

The CD changer is located in the glove box.

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Loading/unloading the CD magazine i The CD changer may not be able to play

audio CDs with copy protection.

X Slide changer door to the right and press

button g. Magazine will be ejected.

1 CD 2 CD changer 3 CD tray 4 CD magazine X Remove magazine 4 and pull CD tray 3

fully out.

X Place CD 1 in recess of CD tray 3, label

side up.

X Push CD tray 3 into CD magazine 4 in

the direction of arrow.

i Improperly inserted or unreadable CDs

will not be played.

X Push CD magazine 4 into CD changer 2
in the direction of arrow and close sliding door.

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Audio system Playing CDs Single CD player in the audio unit X Press button i.

CD0 will appear in the upper left-hand corner of the display.

The CD will resume playback at the point where it was switched off. CD changer X Press button Q.

CD and the selected magazine slot number appear in the upper left-hand corner of the display.

If you have not removed a CD since the last time the CD audio source was activated, the last CD listened to will begin to play at the point where it was switched off. After the last track on a CD has finished, the next CD is automatically played.

Playing tracks You have the following options: RAudio system with CD changer: selecting

CDs

RDirect track entry RTrack skip forward/reverse

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Direct track entry

RFast forward/reverse RScan RRandom tracks RRepeat track

Selecting CDs in the audio unit with CD changer

You can make a direct selection from among the tracks on a CD. X Press button *. X Enter track number using buttons 1 to

R. The number of the track being played appears next to TRACK in the display. You can only enter available track numbers.

Skipping tracks forward/backward X Skipping forward: Press button S

briefly. The next track will be played.

X Skipping backward: Press button T

briefly. If the track has been playing for more than ten seconds, the unit skips back to the beginning of the track currently playing. If less than ten seconds have been played,

X You can select from among the inserted

CDs with buttons R to 6. R = CD player in the audio unit 1 to 6 = CDs in the CD changer The magazine slot number of the selected CD appears next to CD in the display, and the number of the currently played track appears next to TRACK.

i If there is no CD in the selected magazine slot, NO CD appears in the display with the corresponding slot number.

X Switching on random: Press RDM soft key.

RDM appears in the display. A randomly selected track is played.

X Switching off random: Press RDM soft key

again.

Repeat