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MCS Operator’s Manual

Order no. 6515 6667 13 Part no. 163 584 07 96 USA Edition A 2004

Welcome to MCS!

Please make yourself familiar with your MCS control unit and read the instructions in this manual before operating the MCS system. This will help you derive a greater benefit from the system. Please also follow the instructions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others.

Your MCS system may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your au-thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper proce-dures.

We continuously strive to improve our product and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, infor-mation, illustrations and descriptions in this manual might differ from the equip-ment installed in your vehicle. As such, the information, illustrations and descriptions contained in this manual may not be rea-sonably relied upon in making any claims with respect to the actual performance of the product.

These operating instructions form an inte-gral part of the vehicle and should there-fore always be kept inside the vehicle and passed on to the new owner if the vehicle is sold.

We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

A DaimlerChrysler Company

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Where to find it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Operating safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

At a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9MCS control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Display screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Quick reference MCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Switching the MCS operating unit on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . 16Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Tape operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17CD operation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Satellite radio* operation . . . . . . . . 18Telephone* operation. . . . . . . . . . . 19Navigation system*, entering a destination and calculating a route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Quick reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Switching radio operation on . . . . . 30Switching another system on . . . . . 30Changing the Radio band . . . . . . . . 31Selecting a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Memory functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Tape operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Quick reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Inserting or ejecting a tape. . . . . . . 40Menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Listening to a cassette . . . . . . . . . . 44Error messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Changing sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Fast forward and rewind. . . . . . . . . 45Music search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Tape scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Blank skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Dolby B (noise reduction) . . . . . . . . 47Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

CD operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Quick reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48General information on CD mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Inserting or ejecting a CD. . . . . . . . 51Menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Switching CD operation on and off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Error messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Selecting a CDMCS with CD changer. . . . . . . . . . . 58Track select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Music seek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60CD track scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60CD track repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61CD track random play . . . . . . . . . . . 61Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Elapsed time display . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Audio Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Audio Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Contents

Satellite radio* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Satellite radio* operation . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Quick reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Introduction to satellite radio . . . . . 70

Satellite radio* operation . . . . . . . . . . . 71Calling up the SAT main menu . . . . 71Soft key functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Selecting a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Obtaining additional text information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Storing stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Calling up the SIRIUS information menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Telephone* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Telephone* operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Quick reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Switching telephoneoperation on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Switching telephone operation off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Incoming call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Outgoing call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Emergency call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Navigation*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Quick reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Inserting or ejecting the navigation DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Destination input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Switching the navigation system on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Entering destination address . . . . 103

Route guidance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Route guidance principles. . . . . . . 122

Destination memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Address book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Today’s plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Saving the current vehicle position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Editing the Previous Destination list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Voice prompt frequency . . . . . . . . 142Selecting the guidance display . . . 143Selecting the estimated time displayed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145Selecting which Point of Interest (POI) icons are displayed . . . . . . . 146Setting map and screen orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

System settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149System settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Switching between the light and the dark mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Setting the display dimming characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Selecting the language and unit of measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152Integrated clock adjustment . . . . . 153System information. . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

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Where to find it

Introduction

� Where to find itThis Operator's Manual is designed to pro-vide support information for you, the MCS operator. Each chapter has its own guide color to provide fast access to information.

At a glance

This chapter will give you an overview of all MCS control elements and system compo-nents. If you are operating MCS for the first time or if you have rented or borrowed the vehicle, this is the chapter you should read first.

Audio

Here you will find detailed information on how to use the radio, cassette player, sin-gle CD player*, CD changer* and adjust the audio system settings.

Satellite radio*

This chapter contains all information relat-ed to the satellite radio system.

Telephone*

Here you can learn in detail about the many functions of the telephone, how to initiate an emergency call and use service numbers.

Navigation*

This chapter provides detailed information on the following topics:

� Destination input

� Route selection and calculation

� Route guidance

� Destination memory

System settings

This chapter provides information on how to adjust MCS system settings.

Directories

The table of contents and index will help you to quickly locate the information you need.

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Introduction

Symbols

You will find the following symbols in these operating instructions:

* An asterisk identifies optional equipment. Since the MCS will vary according to the items ordered with it, certain descriptions and illustra-tions may be different.

� This symbol points to instructions for you to follow.

� A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure.

(� page 7) This symbol tells you where to look for additional infor-mation on a subject.

The continuation symbol marks an interrupted proce-dure which will be continued on the next page.

Display Words appearing in the MCS display are printed in the type shown here.

Warning G

Warning notices draw your attention tohazards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others.

!Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your MCS

iHelpful hints or additional information you may find useful.

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Introduction

Operating safety

� Operating safety

Warning G

Any alterations made to electronic compo-nents and the software can cause malfunc-tions.

The radio, amplifier, CD player*, CD chang-er*, and telephone* are interconnected. When one of the components is not opera-tional or has not been removed/replaced properly, the function of other components may be impaired.

This condition might seriously impair the op-erating safety of your vehicle.

We recommend that you have any service work on electronic components carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Warning G

In order to avoid distraction which could lead to an accident, the driver should enter system settings while the vehicle is at a standstill and operate the system only when permitted by road, weather and traffic con-ditions.

Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your car is covering a distance of 44 feet (approxi-mately 14 m) every second.

MCS supplies you with the information to help you select your route more easily and guide you conveniently and safely to your destination. For safety reasons, we encour-age the driver to stop the vehicle in a safe place before answering or placing a call, or consulting the MCS screen to read naviga-tional maps, instructions, or downloaded in-formation.

While the navigation system* provides di-rectional assistance, the driver must remain focused on safe driving behavior, including attention to traffic and street signs, and should utilize the system's audio cues while driving.

The navigation system* does not supply any information on stop signs, yield signs, traffic regulations or traffic safety rules. This al-ways remains your personal responsibility when you drive. DVD maps do not cover all areas nor all routes within an area.

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At a glance

MCS control unit

Quick reference MCS

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At a glance

MCS control unit

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At a glance

MCS control unit

Function Page

1 Switches the radio oper-ation on

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2 Color display

3 Delete the last input, re-turn to previous screen

4 Press to:Open and close the con-trol panelCassette compartment and CD/DVD slot are lo-cated behind control panel

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5 Press to:Switch the MCS on and offTurn to:Adjust the volume of an audio source, or naviga-tion voice prompt during active route guidance announcement.

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Function Page

6 Radio operation:Selecting a stationSaving stations manually

CD operation:Selecting a track or CDs

Telephone:Entering the unlock code Entering the telephone number

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59, 58

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7 Joystick: Activates equipment functions and submenus via menu fields

Pressing :Confirms a selection

8 Switches the navigation* system on

Activates the navigation menu

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Function Page

9 Repeats current (last) voice instruction

a Softkeys

b Ending a call 87

c Accepting an incoming callSending a call

85

d Switches telephone* op-eration on

84

e Switches satellite radio* operation on

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f Switches CD operation on (single CD player*, CD changer*)

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g Switches tape operation on

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At a glance

MCS control unit

Main menu structure

Main radio display

1 Active system/function display field2 Inserted cassette icon3 Inserted navigation DVD or audio CD

icon4 Inserted CD changer icon5 Telephone roaming indicator6 Telephone signal strength meter7 Selected station preset / CD8 Softkey menu

Active system / function display field Display screen

System

Display

FM

AM, WB

CD

CHANGER

SAT

PHONE

TAPE

Roaming indicator

S

R

R (highlight-ed)

Meaning

FM radio band selected

AM radio band or Weather Band WB selected

Single CD player* select-ed

CD changer* selected

Satellite radio* selected

Telephone* selected

Tape selected

Signal in home network

Roaming

Roaming on non-home type system

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At a glance

MCS control unit

Warning messages

Display is too hot

If the display is too hot, the message DIS-PLAY IS TOO HOT... will briefly ap-pear.

To protect the display from damage, the light shuts off. As soon as the display reaches normal operating temperatures, it turns on automatically.

Anti-theft system

If the power supply to the MCS has been interrupted, the message PLEASE EN-TER SECURITY CODE will be displayed the next time the MCS unit is switched on.

Use the number keypad to enter your five digit security code and press the softkey OK to confirm. The MCS unlocks and nor-mal operation is enabled.

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At a glance

Quick reference MCS

This section only provides a brief overview of the MCS. Please read all instructions carefully before operating the unit to en-sure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the system.

For detailed information, please refer to the pages indicated and the respective system chapters.

Switching on

� Press the rotary/push-button 1.

or

� Turn the key in the steering lock to po-sition 1 or 2 if the MCS has been switched off by turning the key in the steering lock to position 0 or removed.

The MCS will switch on the last active source and display the corresponding menu.

Switching off

� Press the rotary/push-button 1.

or

� Turn the key in the steering lock to po-sition 0.

or

� Remove the key.

The MCS switches off.

Switching the MCS operating unit on and off

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At a glance

Quick reference MCS

The navigation system* was the last sys-tem used

The menu displayed will vary according to the last navigation function used.

If route guidance was active, you will see:

� the basic guidance display or

� the map If destination input was active, the main destination input menu appears.

Switching another system on

� Press a system key, e.g. .

The main radio menu will appear.

iIf the MCS is switched off for more than 30 minutes during active route guid-ance, all manually entered traffic jams and detours are deleted. Selecting a de-tour (� page 131).

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At a glance

Quick reference MCS

� Turn the rotary/push-button.

For the audio sources

� Radio

� Tape

� CD* (single CD and CD changer)

� Satellite radio*

you can set the volume jointly.

For the service source

� Telephone*

you can alter the listening volume for the telephone only.

For the service sources

� Voice output during route guidance (navigation system*)

and

� Voice Control System* (refer to sepa-rate operating instruction)

you can set the volume jointly.

Switching on

� Press .

The radio is switched on. The station last tuned to will begin to play.

Changing the radio band

� Press the softkey AM, FM or WB.

Adjusting the volume

iThe volume of the navigation voice prompt can only be adjusted during active route guidance. Turn the rotary push button during an announcement, or press Navi Voice to repeat the current/last voice instruction and turn the rotary push button during the announcement to adjust the volume.

During a navigation announcement, the volume of the audio source is lowered automatically.

Radio Operation

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At a glance

Quick reference MCS

Selecting a station

Automatic seek tuning

� Push the joystick to or .

In the FM-, AM-, Weather Band WB, the radio will tune in to the next receivable station (FM/AM) or channel (WB) with descending/ascending frequency.


� Press any system key, e.g. .

The MCS will switch to tape operation.

Refer to (� page 26) “Radio operation” for additional information.

Switching on

� Press .

The main tape menu will be displayed and playback begins.

Inserting a cassette into the cassette com-partment (� page 40).

Music search

� Push the joystick to / .

The tape will wind to the beginning of the current track, to the previous track or to the next track.

Refer to (� page 38) “Tape operation” for additional information.

Tape operation

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At a glance

Quick reference MCS

Switching on

� Press .

The main CD menu will be displayed. CD playback will begin automatically depending on the CD player selected.

� Single CD player. The first track on the CD is played.

� CD changer. The first track on the first CD detected in the magazine is played.

Inserting a CD into the CD drive (� page 51) and inserting CDs in the CD changer (� page 52).

Track select

� Push the joystick to / .

The beginning of the current track, the previous track, or the next track will be played.

Selecting a CD from the CD changer

� Activate the CD changer.

� Press one of the number keys.

Keys - select the corre-sponding magazine slot of the CD changer.

The message LOADING CD... ap-pears on the display. Playback begins with track 1.

CD track scan

� Press the softkey SCAN.

The tracks on the CD are played one af-ter the other for 8 seconds each.

� Press the highlighted softkey SCAN to cancel the function.

Refer to (� page 48) “CD operation” for additional information.

Switching on

� Press .

or

� Press the softkey SAT in the ra-dio menu.

The Satellite Radio is switched on. The channel last tuned to will begin to play.

CD operation*

Satellite radio* operation

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At a glance

Quick reference MCS

Selecting a station

Selecting by category

� Press the softkey PTY.

or


The program category list contains all receivable categories of programs.

Select any desired category

� Push the joystick to or as often as necessary.

or

� Press the softkey or .

In the station list, only stations of the se-lected category are available (category mode).

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 cur-rently selected station is not of the select-ed category. Otherwise, the currently selected station remains tuned.



The MCS will switch to tape operation.

Refer to (� page 71) “Satellite Radio oper-ation” for additional information.

Switching on

� Press .

The unlock code menu will appear.

Telephone* operation

iTimeport phones use a three-digit code. V60 phones use a four-digit code. The head unit will unlock the phone using the first three digits of the four-digit V60 unlock code.

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At a glance

Quick reference MCS

Entering the unlock code

� Use the number keys from to to enter the unlock code.

Asterisks instead of digits appear in the input line.

If the code entered is correct and the phone is registered in a network, the phone is ready for use.

Outgoing call

Enter a telephone number

� Use the number keys from to to enter the telephone number.

The menu changes when the first digit is entered.

Begin dialing

� If you have entered the correct num-ber, press .

Dialing will begin. If the phone number and name are stored in the phone book, the name appears on the screen.

The active audio source will switch to mute.

Conducting a call

When the call is initiated, the call time will be displayed.

Ending a call

� Press .

Refer to (� page 80) “Telephone opera-tion” for additional information.

Switching the navigation system on

Main destination input menu

� Press .

If the navigation system has not been booted, the navigation startup screen appears during the software loading process.

Navigation system*, entering a des-tination and calculating a route

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At a glance

Quick reference MCS

The navigation menu displayed will vary according to the last navigation func-tion used.

If route guidance was switched off, the main navigation menu is displayed.

Entering destination address

� Press .

� Use the joystick to select INPUT DESTINATION and press .

The Find Destination by menu appears.

� Use the joystick to select Address and press .

To find the addresses, select:

� Street Name, to search for the ad-dress by street name and number.

� City Name, to search for the address in a specific city.

� Change State, to search for the ad-dress in a different state.

� Change Province, to search for the address in a different province.

� Use the joystick to select the desired method and press .

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iIf you have entered the state or the province and you know the city name, start your search using the city name. This will save time versus starting a search where you use the street name.

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At a glance

Quick reference MCS

Changing the state or province

The input screen appears showing the cur-rent state or province.

� If you want to choose another state or province, use the joystick to select it and press .

The new state or province is selected.

Entering a city name

The input screen appears. If you have se-lected the city name menu, the current city name appears.

1 Text window2 Keypad3 List button4 Space button5 Delete button

� If you want to choose another city, use the joystick to select the first character of the city name from the keypad 2 and press .

The character appears in the text win-dow 1.

� To enter more characters, repeat above step.

If a character is not available, it will automatically be shaded out.

� To correct the last character, use the joystick to select Delete 5 and press .

� When you have entered the city name, use the joystick to select List 3 and press .

or

� Use the joystick to enter the first few characters of the city name, select List 3 and press .

� Select the desired city name from the name list and press .

� The Input Street Name menu appears.

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At a glance

Quick reference MCS

Entering a street name

The input screen appears.


� To enter the street name, use the joy-stick to select the first character from the keypad 2 and press .

The character will appear in the text window 1.




� When you have entered the street name, use the joystick to select List 3 and press .

or

� Use the joystick to enter the first few characters of the street name, select List 3 and press .

� Use the joystick to select the desired street name from the name list and press .

� The Address Number menu appears. ��

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At a glance

Quick reference MCS

Entering an address number

The input screen appears if you have en-tered the street name and the address numbers for this street are stored on the navigation DVD.

� Use the joystick to select the first num-ber of the desired address number and press .

The character will appear in the num-ber window.

� To enter more characters, repeat the above step.

� To correct the last character, use the joystick to select Delete and press

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� When the address number is displayed, use the joystick to select Done and press .

If the city name was not previously en-tered, the City Name menu will appear.

� Once you have entered the complete address, the Confirm Destination menu appears.

� Use the joystick to select OK to Proceed and press .

The MCS begins calculating the route.

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iNumbers can also be entered using the number keypad.

If a character is not available, it will au-tomatically be shaded out. Use “N”, “E”, “W” or “S” only if the address number contains such a character. The MCS will automatically differentiate north, east, west and south street names.

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Audio

Radio operation

Tape operation

CD operation

Audio Adjustment

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Audio

Radio operation

Quick reference

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Audio

Radio operation

Function Page

1 Switches radio operation on

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2 Color display

3 Press to:Switch the MCS on and off

Turn to:Adjust the volume

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4 Selecting a station (pre-sets)

Selecting a station via di-rect frequency entry

Saving a station

Selecting a station from the preset menu FM/AM

Selecting a station from the WB preset menu

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5 Joystick: Automatic seek

tuning, ascending: Automatic seek

tuning, descending: Manual tuning,

ascending: Manual tuning,

descending

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6 SoftkeysLIST: Preset menuAM, FM, WB: Changing ra-dio bandWeather BandSAT: Satellite RadioAUTO: Automatically saves stationsADJ: Audio adjustmentSCAN: Scan

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Function Page

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Audio

Radio operation

Menu overview

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Audio

Radio operation

Function Page

1 Main radio menu, FM

2 Currently selected frequency band (FM) and memory preset (such as 1)

3 Current frequency

4 Scan function 35

5 Main Audio Adjust menu Audio Adjustment

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6 Auto store menu 37

Function Page

7 Satellite radio* (SAT) menu

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8 Preset menu 32

9 Main AM radio menuor Main Weather Band (WB) menu

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a Current frequency band (AM) and memory preset selected (e.g. 1)

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Audio

Radio operation

This chapter will provide detailed informa-tion on:

� Radio operation

� Tape operation

� CD operation* and

� Sound adjustments

If you have not done so already, please familiarize yourself with these functions by reading the “At a glance” chapter.

Main FM radio menu

� Press .

The radio is switched on and the sta-tion last tuned to will begin to play.


MCS will switch to the tape mode.

Switching radio operation on

iYou can operate the telephone and the navigation system while the radio is on.


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Audio

Radio operation

You can select between FM-, AM- and WB-Band.

FM Band

� Press the softkey FM. FM is dis-played in the upper left hand corner of the display.

The FM station last tuned to begins to play and the frequency appears in the display.

AM Band

� Press the softkey AM. AM is dis-played in the upper left hand corner of the display.

The AM station last tuned to begins to play and the frequency appears in the display.

Changing the Radio band

Frequency band

FMAM

Frequency range

87.7 - 107.9 FM530 - 1710 AM

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Audio

Radio operation

Weather Band WB

� Press the softkey WB. WB is dis-played in the upper left hand corner of the display.

The channel last tuned to will appear in the display.

The following functions are available to se-lect a station:

� Automatic seek tuning (� page 33)

� Manual tuning (� page 33)

� Station selection using number keypad (presets) (� page 34)

� Station selection using direct frequency entry (� page 34)

� Automatic station scan (� page 35)

� Station selection from the preset menu (� page 37)

iIf a weather band station cannot be re-ceived on this channel, an automatic search of all 7 channels will take place. As soon as you receive a weather band, the search will stop and the channel ap-pears in the display. The automatic search performs two cycles through the 7 channels.

Message WB NOT AVAILABLE

A weather band station cannot be re-ceived on any of the 7 channels.

Selecting a station

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Audio

Radio operation

Automatic seek tuning

� Push the joystick to .

The next receivable ascending frequen-cy is tuned in and begins to play. The station frequency appears on the screen.


The next receivable descending fre-quency is tuned in and begins to play. The station frequency appears on the screen.

Manual tuning (FM, AM)


The frequency displayed ascends in increments of 200 kHz (FM) or 10 kHz (AM). This process begins slowly and then gradually increases.


The frequency displayed descends in increments of 200 kHz (FM) or 10 kHz (AM). This process begins slowly and then gradually increases.

iThe MCS needs about 10 seconds to seek through the entire band. If you cannot receive a station, activate anoth-er radio function to stop the seek func-tion.

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Audio

Radio operation

Station selection using the number keypad (presets)

FM- and AM-Bands

� Press one of the number keys, such as .

The radio tunes to the frequency as-signed to that memory location. If you have not saved a station to the memory location, the radio does not change fre-quencies.

F

Weather Band WB

� Tune the radio to the selected channel.

The memory preset number appears in the status line.

Station selection using the direct frequency entry (FM, AM)

� Press .

Input line appears in the main radio menu.

� Use the number keys to enter the de-sired frequency within 8 seconds, e.g.

for 102.7 FM.

The station you have selected begins to play.

iFM and AM presets are independent. You can access them only if you are in the corresponding band.

Saving stations for FM and AM (� page 36).

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Radio operation

Automatic station scan

The stations on the bands (FM/AM/WB) can be scanned in succession for 8 seconds each.


The scan function will begin. SCAN is highlighted.

Weather Band WB

The 7 individual weather channels stored in memory are scanned in succession.

The scan function stops automatically when the first station received has been scanned twice.

Ending the scan function


The station selected appears and the station frequency is displayed.

iIf you do not make another entry within 8 seconds, the function cancels.

iA frequency entered outside the allow-able input range will not be accepted.

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Radio operation

The following memory functions are avail-able:

� Saving FM, AM stations manually (� page 36)

� Saving FM, AM stations automatically (� page 37)

� Selecting a station from the FM/AM preset menu (� page 37)

� Selecting channels from the WB preset menu (� page 37)

Saving stations manually (FM, AM)

In the main radio menu

� Select the AM- or the FM-Band (� page 31).

� Press one of the number keys, e.g. , longer than 2 seconds.

You will hear a confirmation beep.

The radio saves the current station at the memory preset selected. The mem-ory preset selected appears in the sta-tus line, e.g. FM3.

Memory functions iThere are 10 presets available for each band (FM & AM).

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

iTwo presets available for the FM/AM wavebands:

� Standard FM/AM preset (saving sta-tions manually)

� Auto preset (saving stations auto-matically).

The standard FM/AM presets are not affected by the Auto store presets. This is a second possibility for storing sta-tions.

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Radio operation

Saving (FM, AM) stations automatically

If the FM/AM main radio menu is dis-played.

� Press the softkey AUTO for long-er than two seconds.

The radio stores the 10 strongest sta-tions. The station frequencies available will appear in the memory list.

While the stations are being stored AUTO STORE IN PROGRESS appears in the display.

Selecting a (FM, AM) station from the preset menu

You can view the preset menu with all the preset positions.

� To view the preset menu, press the softkey LIST.

� To select a desired station, press one of the number keys, e.g. .

� To exit the preset menu, press the soft-key FM or AM.

Return to the radio menu

� Press the softkey LIST.

Selecting channels from the WB preset

The WB menu is displayed:

� Press a number key from to to select the desired weather

band.

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Tape operation

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Quick reference

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Tape operation

Function Page

1 Switches the tape opera-tion on

44

2 Color screen

3 Press to:Open and close the con-trol panelThe cassette compart-ment is located behind the control panel

40

4 Press to:Switch the MCS on and offTurn to:Adjust the volume

14

16

Function Page

5 Joystick: Forward music

search: Reverse music

search : Fast forward: Rewind

45

45

4545

6 Softkeys

II: PauseSIDE: Changing sides

: Dolby BSKIP: Blank SkipADJ: Audio adjustmentSCAN: Tape scan

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Tape operation

Inserting

� Press .

The control panel opens.

� Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment.

The control panel closes automatically after a few seconds.

Make sure that the wider portion of the tape faces right.

Ejecting

� Press .

� Press to eject the cassette.

� Press .

The control panel closes. After the cas-sette has been ejected, the MCS switches to the last audio mode.

Inserting or ejecting a tape iIf a cassette is inserted, a cassette icon will be displayed in the radio and CD mode.

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Tape operation

iIf the control panel is in the down posi-tion for more than 20 seconds, two suc-cessive beeps will be heard.

This will continue at five second inter-vals until the control panel is returned to its normal position.

Press to return the control panel to its closed position.

!A lowered control panel can easily be damaged. Close the control panel as soon as the cassette is ejected.

Do not place anything on the lowered control panel.

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Tape operation

Menu overview

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Audio

Tape operation

Function Page

1 Main tape menu

2 Scan function 46

3 Main Audio Adjust menuAudio Adjustment

63

4 Blank skip 46

5 Noise reduction, Dolby B 47

6 Changing sides 44

7 Pause function 47

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Tape operation

Listening to a cassette

To begin tape playback:

� Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment. Tape playback will begin automatically (� page 40).

� Press if a cassette has already been inserted.

The telephone and navigation functions can be used while a tape is playing.

Switch off tape operation

� Eject the cassette, switch to the radio or CD mode or switch off the MCS.

The following screen messages can appear after is pressed:

� NO TAPE... - no cassette is inserted. In-sert a cassette.

� TAPE ERROR, TAPE MAY BE TOO TIGHT - the cassette cannot be played. The tape is too tight or is damaged. The MCS will switch to the radio mode.

I

� Press the softkey SIDE.

The other side of the tape automatical-ly starts to play. The side selected is displayed in the main tape menu.

Listening to a cassette

iThe cassette side facing upward is con-sidered SIDE 1.

Error messages

Changing sides

iWhen the end of the tape has been reached, the cassette changes sides au-tomatically.

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Tape operation

Fast forward


The tape winds fast forward and FOR-WARD is displayed in the main tape menu.

Rewind


The tape rewinds and REWIND is dis-played in the main tape menu.

Forward


The MCS locates and plays the next track. While searching MUSIC SEARCH FORWARD is displayed in the main tape menu.

Reverse


The MCS locates and plays the previ-ous track. While searching MUSIC SEARCH REVERSE is displayed in the main tape menu.

Cancelling music search

� Push the joystick in any direction.

Fast forward and rewind Music search

iThe music search function will not work properly unless there is enough blank tape (approx. 2 seconds) separating the individual tracks.

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Tape operation

When this function is activated, you can play back the first 8 seconds of each track in succession.

Activating scan


Scan begins. SCAN is highlighted in the softkey menu and SCANNING is dis-played in the tape menu.

Cancelling scan

� Press the highlighted softkey SCAN.

or


Playback resumes with the desired track.

When this function is activated, the unit skips blank segments longer than 15 sec-onds. The unit fast forwards to the next track or side and starts playing it.

Starting blank skip

� Press the softkey SKIP.

Blank skip begins. SKIP is highlighted in the softkey menu. If a blank section is detected SKIPPING BLANK SECTION is displayed in the tape menu.

Tape scan

iThe scan function does not work prop-erly unless there is enough blank tape (approx. 2 seconds) separating the indi-vidual tracks.

iAt the end of the tape, the tape auto-matically switches to the other side and scan stops.

Blank skip

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Tape operation

Cancelling blank skip

� Press the highlighted softkey SKIP.

This function provides the optimum play-back of tapes recorded with Dolby B.

Activating Dolby B

� Press the softkey .

The Dolby B mode is activated when the is highlighted in the softkey menu.

Cancelling Dolby B

� Press the highlighted softkey .

Activating pause

� Press the softkey II.

The tape stops playing and PAUSE is displayed in the tape menu.

Cancelling pause

� Press the softkey PLAY.

Dolby B (noise reduction)

iThe Dolby noise reduction system is manufactured under license by Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. The word Dolby and the double-D sym-bol are trademarks of Dolby Labo-ratories Licensing Corporation.

Pause

iThe tape stops playing if you send or receive a phone call.

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CD operation

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Quick reference

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Audio

CD operation

Function Page

1 Switches CD operation on (single CD player*, CD changer*)

56

2 Color screen

3 Press to:Open and close the con-trol panelThe CD slot is located behind the control panel.

51

4 Press to:Switch the MCS on and offTurn to:Adjust the volume

14

16

5 Playing a CD (CD chang-er)Selecting a track

58

59

6 Joystick: Track select for-

ward : Track select re-

verse: Music seek for-

ward: Music seek re-

verse

59

59

60

60

7 Softkeys

II: PauseRDM: Random playRPT: RepeatTIME: Select time dis-playADJ: Audio adjustmentSCAN: Scan

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CD operation

CD player locations

� The single CD player* is located behind the MCS control panel

You can play audio CDs or read data from the navigation DVD.

� The 6 disc CD changer*.

The status line in the main CD menu indi-cates which component is being used for CD playback.

Tips on caring for your CDs

� Only touch the CD on the sides.

� Avoid touching the CD recording sur-face with your fingers.

� Clean the CD with a dry, lint-free cloth. Wipe the CD in a straight line from the center. Never wipe the CD in a circular motion.

� Do not use rubbing alcohol or solvents to clean the CDs.

� Do not expose the CDs to heat or direct sunlight.

� Do not write or put stickers on CDs.

General information on CD mode

Warning G

The single CD player and CD changer are Class 1 laser products. There is a danger of invisible laser radiation if the cover is opened or damaged.

Do not remove the cover. The single CD player and the CD changer do not contain any parts which can be serviced by the user. For safety reasons, have any necessary ser-vice work performed only by qualified per-sonnel.

!Use only CDs with a diameter of 12 cm; do not use 8-cm CDs.

An 8-cm CD adapter may cause damage to the CD changer and should not be used.

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CD operation

Inserting or ejecting a CD (Single CD player*)

Inserting

� Press .

The control panel is lowered.

� Insert the CD into the CD slot with the label side up. The CD will automatically be fed into the CD player.


Ejecting

� Press .

� Press to eject the CD.

� Press .

The control panel is raised. After the CD has been ejected, the MCS will switch to the last audio mode.

Inserting or ejecting a CD

iIf an audio CD is inserted, an audio CD icon is displayed when in the radio or tape mode.

iIf the control panel is in the down posi-tion for more than 20 seconds, two suc-cessive beeps will be heard.

This will continue at five second inter-vals until the control panel is returned to its normal position.

Press to return the control panel to its closed position.

!A lowered control panel can easily be damaged. As soon as the CD is ejected, close the control panel.

Do not place anything on the lowered control panel.

iIf you do not remove an ejected CD, the CD drive automatically retrieves it after 10 seconds.

The CD drive can read either

� Navigation DVDs or

� Audio CDs.

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CD operation

Loading CDs in the changer

The CD changer is located behind the trim panel on the right side of the cargo area. It can accommodate up to 6 CDs.

� Open the sliding door by pushing in the direction of the arrow above. Push the door completely open until it locks in the open position.

1 Eject button

� Press the eject button.

The magazine will slide upwards.

� Pull the disk tray forward until it stops.

iThe magazine can be ejected even if the MCS is switched off.

The eject button does not function if the battery is drained or disconnected.

iDo not attempt to remove the tray from the magazine.

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CD operation

� Place a CD in the tray. The CD should be inserted with the label side up.

2 Arrow tip on the rack wall

� Push the CD tray into the magazine completely.

� Slide the magazine into the CD changer until it clicks into place (listen for the click).

� Close the sliding door.

iMake sure that 2 is pointing in the di-rection of the arrow 3.

Do not force the magazine into the changer. If the magazine does not enter smoothly, please check for proper ori-entation of the magazine.

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CD operation

Menu overview

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Audio

CD operation

Function Page

Single CD player*

1 Main single CD menu

2 Icon for inserted CD in single CD player

3 Scan 60

4 Repeat 61

5 Random play 61

6 Audio adjust menu

7 Select time display

8 Pause 62

CD changer*

9 Main CD changer menu

a Icon for connected and loaded CD changer

b Number of selected CD

c Scan 60

d Repeat 61

e Random play 61

f Audio adjust menu 63

g Select time display 62

h Pause 62

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CD operation

MCS with single CD player*

CD operation begins:

� Automatically, by inserting a CD (� page 51)The playback starts at Track 1.

� By pressing when a CD is already inserted in the CD slot, playback starts at Track 1.

The telephone functions can be used while a CD is playing.

To stop CD playback

� Eject the CD, switch to the radio or tape mode, or switch off the MCS.

MCS with CD changer*

CD changer operation begins:

� Press when CDs are inserted in the CD changer (� page 52).The playback starts at Track 1 of the first CD.

The telephone and navigation functions can be used while a CD is playing.

To stop CD playback

� Switch to the radio or tape mode or switch off the MCS.

Switching CD operation on and off

iThe navigation functions can be used while a CD is playing in the CD-changer.

MCS with navigation system:Navigation is only possible when a navi-gation DVD is inserted in the single CD player.

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CD operation

MCS with single CD player* and CD changer*

If you press , the MCS starts the CD mode that was last activated. To switch be-tween CD modes, press again.

Single CD player playback

Single CD player playback begins:

� Automatically, by inserting a CD, (� page 51) The playback starts at Track 1.

� By pressing when a CD is already inserted in the CD slot, playback starts at Track 1.

To stop CD playback

� Eject the CDor

� Switch to the radio, tape or CD changer or

� Switch off the MCS

CD changer playback

CD changer operation begins:

� By pressing when CDs are insert-ed in the CD changer, (� page 52).Playback starts at Track 1.

To stop CD playback

� Switch to the radioor

� Switch to tape or single CD player mode or

� Switch off the MCS

The following error messages can appear after is pressed:

� NO CD - there is no CD inserted. Insert a CD.

� CD ERROR - the inserted CD can not be read. The CD may be inserted incor-rectly, be damaged, or is not an audio CD. The CD may be copy protected. If it is a recorded CD (instead of a stamped CD), the quality may be poor or the for-matting incorrect.

� Single CD mode: NAVIGATION DISC INSERTED... - a navigation DVD is inserted in the CD slot. Replace the DVD with an audio CD.

Error messages

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CD operation

� CD changer mode: MAG. EMPTY - there are no CDs in the magazine. Eject the CD changer magazine and insert CDs.

� CD changer mode: NO MAGAZINE - there is no magazine in the CD chang-er. Insert a loaded magazine into the CD changer.

� CD changer mode: CHANGER ERROR - have the MCS and the CD changer checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

� Press a number key, e.g. to se-lect the corresponding CD.

The screen as shown above appears for 4 seconds. The selected CD will be highlighted. If the selected magazine slot is empty, the NO CD message and the number of the selected slot ap-pears on the screen. The next CD in-serted will be selected.

Playback begins with track 1 of the select-ed CD.

iIn the CD, radio and tape modes icons are displayed for an inserted CD (single CD player) or a connected and loaded CD changer.

Selecting a CDMCS with CD changer

iAfter the last track of the current CD has been played, the next CD inserted in the magazine is selected and playback continues with track 1.

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CD operation

I

You can select a track by using

� the joystick

� the number keypad

Selecting a track using the joystick

Next track


Previous track or start of title (if more than 10 seconds of playing time has elapsed)


Select any desired track

� Push the joystick to or as often as necessary.

Selecting a track using the number key-pad

� Press and enter the number of the track you wish to select, e.g. and .

Track select iTo enter a single digit track number, you can enter zero (0) followed by the track number, e.g. 01, or simply enter the track number, e.g. 1, and wait 4 sec-onds to have the track selected auto-matically.

When entering a two digit number you must enter the second digit within 4 seconds. Otherwise, the function switches off and the screen returns to the previous display.

If you enter a track number which is higher than the last track on the disk, INVALID TRACK appears on the dis-play. The current track keeps playing.

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CD operation

Forward


The CD seeks forward as long as you push the joystick.

Backward


The CD seeks backward as long as you push the joystick.

The tracks on a CD can be scanned in suc-cession for 8 seconds each.

Activating scan


Scan begins and SCAN is highlighted in the softkey menu.

Cancelling scan

� Press the highlighted softkey SCAN.

or


Playback resumes with the desired track.

Music seek CD track scan

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CD operation

Activating repeat

� Press the softkey RPT.

The current track repeats until you switch the function off.The repeat mode is activated when RPT is highlighted in the softkey menu.

Cancelling repeat mode

� Press the highlighted softkey RPT.

Activating random play

� Press the softkey RDM.

The tracks on the currently selected CD play back in a random order.The random mode is activated when RDM is highlighted in the softkey menu.

Selecting the next / previous track


The next or previous track in the ran-dom list plays.

Cancelling random play

� Press the highlighted softkey RDM.

CD track repeat iYou cannot activate the repeat mode and the random mode at the same time. You can only select one mode at a time.

CD track random play

iYou cannot activate the repeat mode and the random mode at the same time. You can only select one mode at a time.

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CD operation

Activating the pause

� Press the softkey II.

The CD stops playing and PAUSE appears in the display.

Cancelling pause

� Press the softkey PLAY.

When this function is selected, the main CD menu displays the current track and elapsed time.

� Press the softkey TIME.

The total numbers of tracks and the to-tal playing time are displayed.

To return

� Press the softkey TIME.

or

� Wait 4 seconds to automatically return to the main CD menu.

Pause

iThe CD stops playing if a phone call is sent or received.

Elapsed time display

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Audio Adjustment

� Audio Adjustment

The sound settings for all audio sources can be adjusted.

Audio sources include

� Radio FM, AM, WB

� Satellite radio*

� Tape

� CD (Single CD*, CD changer*)

Each audio source has its own audio ad-justments for bass and treble.

All audio sources share the balance and fader functions.

Setting Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader

� Press the softkey ADJ in any au-dio menu.

Your current settings are displayed in the main audio adjust menu.

To select the parameter you want to adjust, press the softkeys or .

The selected parameter is highlighted.

� To set the desired values, press the softkeys - and + or L and R.

� To reset the selected parameter press and hold both softkeys , - and + or L and R for longer then 2 seconds.

� Once you are satisfied with the sound setting, press the softkey EXIT.

Audio Adjustment

iIf your vehicle is equipped with the Bose® AudiopilotTM digital processor, digital electronics will continually sepa-rate program material from ambient noise and modify the programming sig-nal so that you can enjoy the full musi-cal performance without making any adjustments.

The normal operation of the Bose® AudiopilotTM could be interpreted as volume fluctuations, however this is normal operation.

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Audio Adjustment

Activating sound optimization*

Only in vehicles with a premium sound system*.


Your current settings will be displayed in the main audio adjust menu.

� Select the parameter SOUND with the softkeys or .

� To select the desired sound settings, press the softkeys , and

.

Available sound optimizations

� STANDARD- linear sound from the center of the vehicle.

� SPEECH - emphasis is placed on the spoken word.

� DRIVER - sound is optimized for the front seats.

� AMBIENCE - recreates the sound of a room.

Resetting audio adjustments

� Return to the audio menu by pressing the softkey EXIT.

� Press and hold the audio menu softkey ADJ for longer than 2 seconds.

All parameters are set to 0 and the sound optimization is set to STANDARD. The MCS automatically returns to the audio mode.

iYou can only select one sound optimiza-tion at a time.

iSound Optimization is not available for service sources.

iIf your vehicle is equipped with the Bose® AudiopilotTM digital processor, digital electronics will continually sepa-rate program material from ambient noise and modify the programming sig-nal so that you can enjoy the full musi-cal performance without making any adjustments.

The normal operation of the Bose® Au-diopilotTM could be interpreted as volume fluctuations, however this is normal operation.

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Satellite radio*

General information


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Satellite radio*


Quick reference

67

Satellite radio*


Function Page

1 Switches Satellite radio operation on

71

2 Color display


Turn to:Adjust the volume

14

16

4 Selecting a station (pre-sets)

Selecting a station via manual channel input

Saving a station

72

73

75

5 Joystick: Tuning a station

within the selected cate-gory, ascending

: Tuning a station within the selected cate-gory, descending

: Selecting a cate-gory

: Selecting a cate-gory

74

74

74

74

6 SoftkeysLIST: Preset menuAM, FM, WB: Changing ra-dio bandPTY: Category menuADJ: Audio adjustmentSCAN: ScanNUM: SIRIUS information menu

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Function Page

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Satellite radio*


Menu overview

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Satellite radio*


This chapter will provide detailed informa-tion on:

� Satellite radio operation

If you have not done so already, please familiarize yourself with these functions by reading the “At a glance” chapter.

Function Page

1 Main satellite radio menu 71

2 Memory preset (such as 5)

72

3 Current station name

4 Current program category

5 Channel number

6 Scan function 75

7 Main Adjust menu Audio Adjustment

63

8 Program category menu 70

9 SIRIUS service menu 75

a Preset menu 72

b Radio main menu 30

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Satellite radio*

General information

SIRIUS satellite radio provides 100 chan-nels of digital-quality radio, among others music, sports, news, and entertainment, free of commercials. SIRIUS satellite radio uses a fleet of high-power satellites to broadcast 24 hours per day, coast to coast.

This diverse, satellite-delivered program-ming is available for a monthly subscrip-tion fee. For more information call the SIRIUS Ser-vice Center, (� page 75) or contact www.siriusradio.com

Program categories

The channels are categorized. Categories allow you to tune to stations broadcasting a certain type of program (category mode) (� page 74).

Introduction to satellite radio

iAdditional satellite radio equipment and a subscription to satellite radio ser-vice provider is required for the satel-lite radio operation described here. Feature description is based on prelim-inary information available at time of printing.

iAt time of printing, no date for the avail-ability of optional equipment required for satellite radio operation had been set.

Contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details and availability for your vehicle.

Note that categories and channels shown in illustrations are dependent on programming content delivered by the service provider. Programming con-tent is subject to change. Therefore, channel and categories shown in illus-trations and descriptions contained in this manual may differ from the chan-nels and categories delivered by the service provider.

iSatellite radio service may be unavail-able or interrupted from time to time for a variety of reasons, such as envi-ronmental or topographic conditions and other things beyond the service provider's or our control. Service might also not be available in certain places (e.g., in tunnels, parking garages, or within or next to buildings) or near oth-er technologies.

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� Satellite radio* operation

� Press .

or

� Press and press the softkey SAT.

SAT is displayed in the upper left hand corner of the display.

Prior to activation of the Satellite radio service (� page 71).

After activation of Satellite radio ser-vice (� page 71).

Prior to activation of the Satellite radio service

The telephone number of the SIRIUS Ser-vice Center and your personal twelve-digit electronic serial number (ESN) are dis-played.

This information is required to call the SIRIUS Service Center for an activation re-quest.

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.

Station information is displayed on the main screen.

Calling up the SAT main menu

iCredit card information may also be re-quired for your application.

The activation process takes approxi-mately 5 to 10 minutes after calling the SIRIUS Service Center.

iThe system will tune to a default sta-tion if no station had been selected previously.

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In this example:

� SAT (on the left) = the selected system

� SAT5 = location in the program memo-ry, if the current channel is pre-stored

� POP = selected category (� page 74)

� US-1 = name of the selected station

� CH:1 = number of the current channel

� Silva Reyna = Current Artist

� You Can Change Your M..= Current title

Possible soft keys:

� FM, AM or WBstarts the radio operation (� page 30).

� LIST

shows channels pre-stored in the pro-gram memory (up to 10 channels). You can store stations (� page 75) and re-quest stored stations (� page 72).

� PTY

is used to select the program category (� page 75).

� ADJ

displays the audio adjust screen. You can adjust the sound settings for the audio sources (� page 63).

� SCAN

is used to start and stop the scan search (� page 75).

� NUM

displays the telephone number of the SIRIUS Service Center and your per-sonal twelve-digit electronic serial number (ESN).

The following options are available:

� Selecting a station using the selected category (� page 74),

� Tuning via station presets (� page 72),

� Tuning via scan search (� page 75).

� Tuning via manual channel input (� page 73).

� Tuning via the program category list (� page 74).

Tuning via station presets

Ten Satellite radio station presets are available. Access to the presets via number keys or via the Presets menu.

Soft key functions

Selecting a station

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Accessing via number keys

� Enter the number of the Preset you wish to select, e.g. .

The system will tune to the station stored under this number.

Accessing via Presets menu

You can view the preset menu with all the preset positions.

� To view the preset menu, press the softkey LIST.

� To select a desired station, press one of the number keys, e.g. .

� To exit the preset menu, press the soft-key SAT.

or

� Press SAT.

Tuning via manual channel input

Example: Tuning in channel 5

� Press .

Input line appears in the main radio menu.

� Use the number keys to enter the de-sired channel within 8 seconds, e.g.

.

The system tunes to channel 16.

The station you have selected begins to play.

iIf you enter a incorect channel number INVALID CH. appears on the display.

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Tuning via the program category list

The category list contains all currently re-ceivable categories of programs. It is sort-ed alphabetically.

Selecting a category

� Press the softkey PTY.

or


The program category list contains all receivable categories of programs.

Select any desired category


or

� Press the softkey or .

In the station list, only stations of the se-lected category are available (category mode).

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 cur-rently selected station is not of the select-ed category. Otherwise, the currently selected station remains tuned.

Tuning a station within the selected cat-egory

The channels identified for the currently selected category are sorted nummerical-ly. Only one entry is visible at a time.


The next receivable ascending channel is tuned in and begins to play. The sta-tion name appears on the screen.


The next receivable descending chan-nel is tuned in and begin to play. The station name appears on the screen.

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Tuning via Scan search

Scan Search is characterized as follows:

� Scan search plays a channel for approx. 8 seconds and then skips to the next channel within the current cat-egory.

� Scan search can be terminated manu-ally.


The search starts.

� Press the softkey SCAN again.

The search stops.

Additional text information (artist, title) re-lated to the current channel can be dis-played.

� Press one of the number keys, e.g. , longer than 2 seconds.

You will hear a confirmation beep.

The radio saves the current station at the memory preset selected. The mem-ory preset selected appears in the sta-tus line, e.g. SAT3.

� Press the softkey NUM.

The telephone number of the SIRIUS Service Center and the twelve-digit electronic serial number (ESN) of your SAT tuner are displayed.

Obtaining additional text information

Storing stations

iThere are 10 presets available.

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

Calling up the SIRIUS information menu

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Telephone*

Important notes

Telephone operation

Emergency call

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Telephone*

Important notes

In this chapter you will find detailed infor-mation on telephone functions, emergency call, and service numbers.

1 Observe all legal requirements.

� Please read the “Telephone” chapter before attempting to operate your tele-phone.

� Always drive with extreme caution when you operate the hands-free tele-phone.

� For safety reasons, you should not use the mobile telephone handset to make a call while driving the vehicle.

� If the signal strength is very weak (dis-play in the symbol field of all menus), wait until reception improves before making a call.

Warning G

Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a cellular telephone while driving a ve-hicle. Whether or not prohibited by law, for safety reasons, the driver should not use the cellular telephone while the vehicle is in mo-tion. Stop the vehicle in a safe location be-fore answering or placing a call.

If you nonetheless choose to use the cellular phone while driving, please use the hands-free device and be sure to pay attention to the traffic situation at all times. Use the cel-lular phone1 only when road, weather and traffic conditions permit.

Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with-out being connected to an external antenna) from inside the vehicle while the engine is running. Doing so could lead to malfunction of the vehicle’s electronic systems, possibly resulting in an accident and/or personal in-jury.

!Radio transmitters, such as a portable telephone or a citizens band unit, should be used inside the vehicle only if they are connected to a separate ex-terior antenna that has been approved by Mercedes-Benz.

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Telephone*

Important notes

� Close the windows to reduce outside noise when you use hands-free opera-tion.

� A brief disconnection from the cellular network is not a malfunction. A brief disconnection can occur when the net-work switches areas. The phone auto-matically tries to sign on to a network again.

� If the message PLEASE ENTER UN-LOCK CODE appears, enter the unlock code to enable all telephone functions.Entering the unlock code (� page 84).

In the following situations, it is not possible or not yet possible to use the telephone:

� The telephone is already unlocked but is not registered or not yet registered in the network.

The message NO SERVICE appears. The telephone tries to register into an existing network. If the network is available, the telephone is ready for use.

The above message also appears if the network is no longer available due to weak signals.

� The message TELEPHONE NOT AT-TACHED appears.

Please attach the telephone.

� The message PHONE IS OFF... ap-pears.

Please switch on the telephone.

It is not possible to make a call in the fol-lowing situations. One of the following messages appears:

� SYSTEM BUSY

Dialing has failed because system is busy.

� NO SERVICE

Dialing has failed because a network cannot be received.

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Telephone*


Quick reference

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Telephone*


Function Page

1 Switches telephone operation on

84

2 Color display


Turn to:Set the volume for hands-free operation of the telephone

14,85

16

4 Entering the unlock codeEntering a telephone numberSpeed-dialing (for the num-bers stored in the phone book with a maximum of 2 digits)Quick-dialing (for the first 10 memory locations)Placing an emergency call

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90

92

Function Page

5 Joystick: Scroll list down: Scroll list up: Select name or num-

ber: Select name or num-

ber

6 SoftkeysNUM: Phone book sorted nu-mericallyNAME: Phone book sorted al-phabeticallyMUTE: Switches off the micro-phone for the hands-free tele-phone

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88

85

7 Accepting an incoming callSend a call

85

8 Ending a call 85

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Telephone*


Menu overview

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Telephone*


Function Page

1 Unlock code menu 84

2 Main telephone menu

3 Telephone roaming indicatorS: SignalR: RoamingR (highlighted): Roaming on non-home type system

4 Signal strength meter

5 Incoming call 85

6 Alphabetic phone book 88

7 Numeric phone book 89

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Telephone*


� Press .

The menu to enter the unlock code ap-pears.

Entering the unlock code

� Use the number keys through to enter the unlock code.

Asterisks instead of digits will appear in the input line.

If the code entered is correct and the phone is registered in a network, the phone is ready for use.

If the telephone is ready for operation, READY appears. The graphic (left) depicts strong signal reception. If you are not in a home network, the roaming indicator R is shown.

� Switch to an audio mode, navigation mode*.

� Allow the telephone to switch to sleep mode.

or

� Switch off the MCS system.

Switching telephone operation on

iTimeport phones use a three-digit code. V60 phones use a four-digit code. The head unit unlocks the phone using the first three digits of the four-digit V60 un-lock code.

Your unlock code prevents unautho-rized persons from using your tele-phone. Be sure to memorize this code carefully.

If you enter an incorrect code, the sys-tem returns to the menu for entering the unlock code.

You must always enter the unlock code when you switch on the telephone in locked mode.

Switching telephone operation off

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Telephone*


If the system detects an incoming call, the phone rings and CALL appears on the dis-play. If the telephone number can be iden-tified, it appears in the display. The corresponding name is displayed as long as it has been stored in the phone book.

� Press .

The active audio source switches to mute.

Switching off the microphone for the hands-free telephone

� Press the softkey MUTE.

� Press the softkey MUTE again to cancel muting.

Setting the volume for hands-free opera-tion

Raising the volume

� Turn the rotary/push-button v to the right.

Lowering the volume

� Turn the rotary/push-button v to the left.

Refusing or ending a call

� Press .

The main telephone display disappears and the previous source is restored.

Accepting an incoming call using the mobile telephone handset

For the location of your telephone, see the vehicle’s operation instructions.

� Press .

� Remove the telephone from its cradle and conduct your call.

The hands-free operation switches off.

Ending a call

� Put the phone back in its cradle.

Incoming call

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Telephone*


1 Observe all legal requirements

The following functions are available for placing an outgoing call:

� Dialing a telephone number (� page 86)

� Dialing a number from the phone book (� page 88)

� Redial (� page 90)

� Speed-dialing (� page 90)

� Emergency call (� page 92)

Dialing a telephone number

Entering a telephone number

� Press .

The main telephone menu appears.

Warning G

Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a cellular telephone while driving a ve-hicle. Whether or not prohibited by law, for safety reasons, the driver should not use the cellular telephone while the vehicle is in mo-tion. Stop the vehicle in a safe location be-fore answering or placing a call. If you nonetheless choose to use the cellular phone while driving, please be sure to pay attention to the traffic situation at all times. Use the cellular phone1 only when road, weather and traffic conditions permit.

Outgoing call

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Telephone*


� Use the number keys through to enter the telephone number.

The menu changes when the first digit is entered.

Correcting input

To correct only the last digit

� Press briefly.

To clear all digits

� Press longer than 2 seconds.

Begin dialing

� If you have entered the correct num-ber, press .

Dialing begins. If the phone number and name are stored in the phone book, the name appears on the screen.

The active audio source switches to mute.

Interrupt dialing

� Press .

Conducting a call

The call time appears when the call is initi-ated.

Ending the call:

� Press .

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Telephone*


Subsequent dialing

Transmitting other DMTF tones

� During a call, press the number keys through , or .

The number dialed appears in the menu for 10 seconds after the last key is pressed (subsequent dialing display).

Dialing a number from the phone book

The phone book can be accessed using either the softkey NAME or the NUM.

The softkey NAME starts the alpha-betic scrolling mode and the softkey NUM starts the numeric scrolling mode.

If there are no numbers located in the memory, PHONE BOOK MEMORY EMP-TY appears on the display.

Opening the alphabetic scrolling mode

� Make sure the main telephone menu is displayed.

� Press the softkey NAME.

or

� Enter up to 2 letters with the number keys through (e.g.: ).

� To correct the last digit, press .

iYou can only use the cellular telephone to save numbers and names in the tele-phone book. See your telephone Opera-tor’s Manual.

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Telephone*


� By pushing the joystick up or down, you can select the desired name.

The selected name is highlighted.

or

� By pushing the joystick to the left or the right, you can jump to the next or previous page of the list.

Begin dialing:

� If you have found the right name, press .

Ending the call:

� Press .

Opening the numeric scrolling mode


� Press the softkey NUM.

or

� Enter up to 2 letters with the number keys through (e.g.: ).

� To correct the last digit, press .

� By pushing the joystick up or down, you can select the desired number.

The selected number is highlighted.

or

� By pushing the joystick to the left or the right, you can jump to the next or previous page of the list.

Begin dialing:

� If you have found the right number, press .

Ending the call:

� Press .

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Telephone*


Redial

You can redial the last 10 numbers dialed.


� Press .

The number list appears on the display.

� By pushing the joystick up or down, you can select the desired number.

The selected number is highlighted.

or

� By pushing the joystick to the left or the right, you can jump to the next or previous five numbers in the list.

Begin dialing:


Ending the call:

� Press .

Speed-dialing


� Enter the memory location number us-ing the number keys through

.

You can enter up to 2 digits.

iIf there is no entry in the numbers list, the message LAST NUMBERS MEMO-RY EMPTY appears in the telephone menu. Warning G

If you enter“1” and confirm this memory lo-cation as described in “Begin dialing”, the default emergency number 9-1-1 is dialed.

The 9-1-1 emergency call system is a public service. Using it without due cause is a crim-inal offense.

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Telephone*


Begin dialing:


Ending the call:

� Press .

Quick-dialing for the first 10 memory locations


� Press one of the number keys to longer than 2 seconds.

The phone number or name appears in the menu. The telephone dials the phone number stored in this memory location.

The call time appears when the call is initiated.

Ending the call:

� Press .

Warning G

If you press , the emergency number 9-1-1 (default input) is dialed.


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Telephone*

Emergency call

You can use a mobile communications net-work to make an emergency call to an emergency rescue station.

The emergency call is placed as long as the corresponding mobile communication net-work is available. To place an emergency call, switch the telephone on.

Emergency calls may not be possible with all mobile phone networks, or if certain network services and/or telephone func-tions are active. Check with your local net-work operating company.

Initiating an emergency call

� Make sure that the main telephone menu is displayed.

� Press the number key longer than 2 seconds (quick-dialing).

The telephone begins dialing.

The call time appears when the call is initiated.

Ending or stopping an emergency call

� Press .

iThe emergency call is also placed if the phone is locked.

iThis function places a call to a local 9-1-1 provider. This function does not ini-tiate a Tele Aid call.

Warning G


!If you press the number key long-er than 2 seconds, the number stored in memory location “1” (default is 9-1-1) is dialed.

!It is not possible to complete the emer-gency call if the cellular system is busy. The message SYSTEM BUSY appears.

Take appropriate measures to alert an emergency service as soon as possible.

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Navigation*

Important notes

Quick reference

Destination input

Route guidance

Destination memory

Settings

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Navigation*

Important notes

Warning G

For safety reasons, you should only enter a destination when the vehicle is stationary. When the vehicle is in motion, a passenger should enter the destination. Study manual and select route before driving.

Do not watch display screen or operate but-tons while the vehicle is in motion- let voice instructions guide you. Stop at a safe loca-tion before using buttons or making correc-tions.

Traffic regulations always have priority over any route recommendations given.

The route calculated by the MCS is a recommendation on how to best reach your selected destination.

During route guidance, you will not receive any information on

� Traffic lights

� Stop and yield signs

� Parking or stopping zones

� One-way streets

� Narrow bridges

� Similar traffic regulation data

You should therefore always strictly observe traffic regulations while driving. Drive care-fully and always obey traffic laws and road signs even if they contradict the MCS instructions.

Warning G

The DVD reader contains a Class 1 laser product. There is a danger of invisible laser radiation if the cover is opened or damaged.

Do not remove the cover. The DVD reader does not contain any parts which can be ser-viced by the user. For safety reasons, have any service work which may be necessary performed only by qualified personnel.

!MCS calculates the route with the help of data stored on the navigation DVD.

Only use Mercedes-Benz navigation DVDs. Using other navigation DVDs might lead to malfunctions.

Because of changes in local traffic pat-terns (e.g. road work) and/or incom-plete data, errors in calculation may occur.

As a result, the recommended route may deviate from the ideal route. The data stored on the DVD only reflects lo-cal conditions at the time of produc-tion. DVD maps do not cover all areas nor all routes within an area.

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Navigation*

Important notes

Travelling abroad

If you intend to travel through different re-gions or abroad, you will need the respec-tive navigation DVD.

Contact your Mercedes-Benz Center or the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for available DVDs.

� Change the navigation DVD (� page 98).

iThe CD/DVD drive can read navigation DVDs and playback audio CDs.

If an audio CD is inserted in the CD/DVD drive and is pressed, the message MUSIC CD INSERTED PLEASE REPLACE WITH A NAV-

IGATION DISC is displayed.

� Remove the audio CD and insert a navigation DVD (� page 98).

!GPS (Global Positioning System) sig-nals received make it possible to deter-mine the current vehicle position.

Deviations from the actual position may occur

� If the reception of GPS signals is disturbed, e.g. in parking garages and tunnels

� If road conditions are poor

� If your vehicle has been damaged

The MCS may require some time to find its exact position after your vehi-cle has been transported by car, train, or ferry. Moving the vehicle a few yards is typically enough to remedy this situ-ation.

96

Navigation*

Quick reference

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Navigation*

Quick reference

Function Page

1 Color display

2 Delete the last input, re-turn to previous screen

3 Press to:Open and close the con-trol panelThe CD/DVD slot and

button are located behind the control panel.

98


Turn to:Set the volume differ-ence between an audio source and navigation voice during an an-nouncement

14

16142

Function Page

5 Entering address num-bers

6 Altering the map scale

7 Pushing Joystick: Moves cursor

Pressing :Confirms selection

8 Switching the navigation system on

Activating the navigation menu

102

9 Repeating current (last) voice instruction

a Altering the map scale 126

Function Page

b Softkeys for:DETR: DetourSTOP: Cancels the cur-rent destination,LIST: Lists the maneu-verMUTE: Mutes the voice instructionsLGHT: Changes between light and dark mode

MAP: Changes between map screen and maneu-ver screen, returning to the map

To activate the softkey functions, press any soft-key

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125

126

150

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Navigation*

Quick reference

Inserting

� Press to lower the front of the control panel.

Insert the navigation DVD into the CD/DVD slot with the label side up. The DVD is automatically fed into the CD/DVD player.


Ejecting

� Press to lower the front of the control panel.

� Press to eject the inserted DVD.

� Press to raise the front of the control panel.

Inserting or ejecting the navigation DVD

iIf a navigation DVD is inserted, the nav-igation DVD symbol is displayed when in the radio, tape, or CD mode.

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Navigation*

Quick reference

iIf the display is in the down position for more than 20 seconds, 2 successive beeps are heard. This will continue at 5 second intervals until the display is re-turned to its normal position. Press

to return the control panel to its closed position.

!A lowered control panel can easily be damaged. As soon as the disc is eject-ed, close the control panel.

iIf you do not remove an ejected DVD, the CD/DVD automatically retrieves it after 10 seconds.

The CD/DVD drive can

� Read navigation DVDs or

� Playback audio CDs.

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Navigation*

Destination input

Menu overview

101

Navigation*

Destination input

Function Page

1 Main navigation menu

2 Setup Select menu

3 Display Setup menu

4 Guidance Setup menu

5 Clock Adjustment menu 154

6 Language/Unit menu 152

7 System Information menu

155

8 Route Select menu

9 Avoid Road menu 129

Function Page

a Change Current Method menu

127

b Delete Stopover menu

c Map screen

d Edit Select menu

e Edit Today’s Plan menu 139

f Edit Address Book menu 136

g Edit Previous Destina-tions menu

141

h Save Current Position in Previous Destinations menu

140

Function Page

j Find Destination by menu

k Today’s Plan menu 137

l Address Book menu 118

m Previous Destination menu

119

n Phone Number menu 116

o Point of Interest menu 112

p Intersection menu 108

q Address menu 104

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Navigation*

Destination input

� Press .

The navigation start up screen only ap-pears during the software loading pro-cess.

After the navigation system boots up, the disclaimer screen appears.

� To accept the statements, press .

The display that appears is dependent on the last navigation function used.

Depending on the last system mode, MCS calls one of the following displays:

If route guidance has been switched off

� The main destination input menu

If route guidance has been switched on

� The symbol display with an arrow indicating your driving direction

or

� The map with the symbol of current vehicle location

or

� The location map.

Switching the navigation system on

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Navigation*

Destination input

Changing over to another system, e.g. radio

� Press to switch to radio opera-tion.

The navigation system continues to run in the background.

If you switch off the MCS, the naviga-tion and audio system also switch off.

You can search for a destination by:

� Address (� page 104)

� Intersection (� page 108)

� Point of interest (� page 112)

� Phone number (� page 116)

� Recalling stored destinations from your address book (� page 118)

� Selecting previous destinations (� page 119)

� Selecting the destination directly from the map (� page 120)

� Today’s plan (� page 137)

!Potential fault messages during naviga-tion start up:

� MUSIC CD INSERTED PLEASE

REPLACE WITH A NAVIGA-

TION DISC.

Eject the inserted CD and insert a navigation DVD.

� Please insert DVD-ROM.

Insert a navigation DVD.

� Error reading DVD-ROM.

Please check the disk.

Check the DVD for damages like scratches. Replace DVD.

If the error has been eliminated, you will see the navigation start up screen.

Entering destination address

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Navigation*

Destination input

Searching for a destination by address

� Press .



� Use the joystick to select Address and press .

You can find the address by:

� Selecting Street Name, if you want to search for the address by street name and number.

� Selecting City Name, if you want to search for the city name first.

� Selecting Change State, if you want to search for the address in a dif-ferent state.

� Selecting Change Province, if you want to search for the address in a dif-ferent province.


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��iIf you have entered the state or the province and you know the city name, use the city name to start your search. This will save time versus starting a search using the street name.

105

Navigation*

Destination input

Changing state or province


� If you want to choose another state or province, select it with the joystick and press .



The input screen appears. If you selected the city name menu, the current city name appears.


� If you want to choose another city, use the joystick to select the first character from the keypad 2 and press .



If a character is not available, it will au-tomatically be shaded out.


� When you have entered the city name, use the joystick to select List 3 and press .

or

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106

Navigation*

Destination input


� Use the joystick to select the desired city name from the name list and press

.

� If you entered the city name and the street name has not yet been entered, the Street Name menu appears.






� To enter additional characters, repeat above step.



� When you have entered the street name, use the joystick to select List 3 and press .

or

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Navigation*

Destination input

� Use your joystick to enter the first few characters of the street name, select List 3 and press .


� The address number menu appears.

Entering an address number

The input screen appears if you have en-tered the street name and the address. Numbers for this street are stored on the navigation DVD.

� Use the joystick to select the first num-ber of the desired address number and press .

The character appears in the number window.



.

� When the address number is displayed, use the joystick to select Done and press .

If the city name was not entered, the city name menu appears.

After you have entered the complete address, the Confirm Destination menu appears.

��

iNumbers can also be entered using the number keypad.

If a character is not available, it will au-tomatically be shaded out. Use N”, “E”, “W” or “S” only if the address number contains such a character. The MCS au-tomatically differentiates north, east, west and south street names.

108

Navigation*

Destination input

Searching for a destination by intersec-tion

� Press .


The Find Destination menu appears.

� Use the joystick to select Intersec-tion and press .

You can find the intersection by:

� Selecting Street Name, if you want to search for the address by street name and number.

� Selecting City Name, if you want to search for the city name first.

� Selecting Change State, if you want to search for the address in a dif-ferent state.

� Selecting Change Province, if you want to search for the address in a dif-ferent province.

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109

Navigation*

Destination input


Changing state or province


� If you want to choose another state or province, use the joystick to select it and press .



The input screen appears. If you have se-lected the city name menu, the current city name appears.


� If you want to choose another city, use the joystick to select the first character from the keypad 2 and press .





� After you enter the city name, use the joystick to select List 3 and press

.

or

iIf you entered the state or the province and you know the city name, start your search using the city name. This will save time versus starting a search using the street name.

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110

Navigation*

Destination input



.

� If you have entered the city name and the street name has not yet been en-tered, the street name menu appears.






� To enter additional characters, repeat the above step.



� After you enter the street name, use the joystick to select List 3 and press .

or

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111

Navigation*

Destination input

� Use the joystick to enter the first few characters of the street name, select List 3 and press .


� The address number menu appears.

Entering a cross street name


� To enter the cross street name, use the joystick to select the first character from the keypad and press .

The character appears in the text win-dow.




.

� After you enter the street name, use the joystick to select List and press

.

or

� Use the joystick to enter the first few characters of the street name, select List and press .


� After you have entered the street name, the Confirm Destination menu appears.

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112

Navigation*

Destination input

Searching for a destination by Point of Interest

� Press .



� Use the joystick to select Point of Interest and press .

Finding a Point of Interest by Place Name

� Use the joystick to select Place Name and press .

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113

Navigation*

Destination input

� Use the joystick to select the first char-acter of the desired place name from the keypad and press .




� To correct the last character, use the joytick to select Delete and press

.

� After you enter the Place Name, use the joystick to select List and press

.

or

� Use the joystick to enter the first few characters of the place name, select List and press .

� Use the joystick to select the desired Place Name from the list and press .

The Confirm Destination menu ap-pears.

Finding a Point of Interest by Place Type

� Use the joystick to select Place Type and press .

� Use the joystick to select the desired category and press .

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114

Navigation*

Destination input

After you select one of the Place Type categories, the Find Place by menu ap-pears.

� You can find places by:

� Sort by Distance

The Points of Interest from the se-lected category are sorted by dis-tance from the current vehicle position.

� Name

The selected Point of Interest cate-gory is searched by Name.

� Within a City

The Points of Interest from the se-lected category within a specified city are displayed.

Finding a specific Point of Interest sort-ed by distance

� Use the joystick to select Sort by Distance and press .

� Use the joystick to select the desired destination and press .


Finding a specific Point of Interest sort-ed by Name

� Use the joystick to select Name and press .

� Use the joystick to select the first char-acter of the desired place name from the keypad and press .


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115

Navigation*

Destination input




.

� After you enter the Place Name, use the joystick to select List and press

.

or

� Use the joystick to enter the first few characters of the Place Name, select List and press .

� Use the joystick to select the desired Place Name from the list and press .

The Confirm Destination menu appears.

Finding specific Points of Interest Within a City

� Use the joystick to select Within a City and press .


� Use the joystick to select the first char-acter of the desired city. Press to confirm.





� After you enter the city name, use the joystick to select List 3 and press

.

or

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116

Navigation*

Destination input



.

The Select Name menu appears.



Searching for a destination by phone number

If you know the phone number at your des-tination, use this function to find the corre-sponding address.

� Press .



� Use the joystick to select Phone Number and press .

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117

Navigation*

Destination input

Entering a phone number to find a desti-nation

� Use the joystick to select the first num-ber of the desired phone number and press .

or

� Use the number key pad to enter the number.

The character appears in the number window.

� To enter additional numbers, repeat the above step.

� To correct the last number, use the joy-stick to select Delete and press .

� After you enter the number, use the joystick to select List and press .

or

� Use the joystick to enter the first few numbers of the phone number, select List and press .

� Use the joystick to select the desired number from the list and press .

The Confirm Destination menu ap-pears. ��

118

Navigation*

Destination input

Searching for a destination in the ad-dress book

You can recall previously stored destina-tions you have added to your Address Book.

� Press .



� Use the joystick to select Address Book and press .

The Select Name menu appears.

� Use the joystick to change the folder, select Select Folder and press

.

� Using the joystick, select the desired folder and press .

Your personal entries are listed in al-phabetical order.

� Use the joystick to scroll through the list. Select the desired destination and press .


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119

Navigation*

Destination input

Searching for a destination from Previ-ous Destinations

You can recall a destination if it is among the twenty most recent route calculations.

� Press .



� Use the joystick to select Previous Destinations and press .

A list of the 20 most recent destina-tions is displayed.



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Navigation*

Destination input

Selecting a destination using the map

� If you are not in the map mode, press any softkey in the navigation mode.

The softkeys are activated.

� Press the softkey MAP.

The map and the vehicle’s current posi-tion icon are displayed.

� Move the joystick.

The map cursor moves on the map.

� Use the joystick to move the map cur-sor to the desired destination.

� If you have found the desired destina-tion, press .

The closest street segment or point of interest to the selected destination is highlighted and the name appears on the display.

� If this destination is acceptable, press .

The Confirm Destination menu will ap-pear.

or

� If this destination is not acceptable, move the map cursor to the desired destination.

For a detailed view, press .

Confirming a Destination

Once the complete address is entered, the Confirm Destination menu appears.

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Navigation*

Destination input

� You can select following options:

� MAP

This option returns you to the map and your currently selected desti-nation is displayed.

� OK to Proceed

The MCS calculates the route.

� Options

There are different methods by which you can save and calculate destinations. This option displays all methods and options.

� Add as Stopover to Route

This option allows you to add a stopover to your current route.

� Use the joystick to select the desired option and press .

Map

If you select this option, you return to the map and your currently selected destina-tion is displayed.

To return to the Confirm Destination menu press .

OK to proceed

The map is displayed and the MCS calcu-lates the route.

Options

� The following additional options are available to save your destination or calculate your route:

� Add to Today’s Plan

The address is added to the today’s plan (� page 137).

� Save in Address Book

The address is saved in the address book (� page 132).

� Change Routing Method: Al-lows you to change the routing method.

� Quickest Route: The MCS cal-culates the shortest and most effi-cient way to arrive at your destination.

� Maximize Freeways: The MCS calculates a route that makes the most efficient use of the freeways.

� Minimize Freeways: The MCS calculates a route that uses mostly county and local roads.

� Minimize Toll Roads: The MCS calculates a route that uses the least number of toll roads en-route to the destination.


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Route guidance

Route guidance principles

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Route guidance

Function

1 Maneuver screen

2 Name of the street onto which you should turn

3 Distance to next maneuver

4 Distance to the destination

5 Direction to the destination

6 Estimated remaining driving time to the destination

or

Estimated arrival time at the des-tination

Function

7 Current road and city name

8 Current time

9 Detailed map display

a GPS signal strength icon

b Next maneuver icon

c Distance to next maneuver

d Name of street onto which you should turn

e Compass icon indicates the di-rection North

Function

f Distance to the destination

g Direction to the destination

h Estimated remaining driving time to the destination

or

Estimated arrival time at the destination

j Current road and city name

k Current time

l Zoom scale

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Route guidance

Route guidance

After you select the destination and the route is calculated, the navigation system uses both pictorial displays and voice prompts to guide you to the destination.

When the route is calculated, the display switches to the map mode or to the ma-neuver screen.

The system announces “Proceed to the highlighted Route” and the display shows “Please Proceed”. The route is now in progress.

While the system is guiding you on your route, you can manually change the display between modes. The Guidance Display mode shows an arrow indicating the next maneuver.

Press the joystick to the right to preview the next maneuver. Press the joystick to the left to return to the current maneuver.

iAfter entering the destination, you can change to an audio source. If you have selected the Hybrid or Arrow mode (� page 143), the Guidance Display comes up when a maneuver is started. The voice instructions are announced simultaneously.

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Route guidance

The Detailed Map display shows a moving map with the recommended route high-lighted in blue.

Press the softkey MAP to change the display. To activate the softkeys, press any softkey.

Voice instructions announce all maneu-vers. The instructions are announced be-fore a maneuver is required. For example, you may hear an announcement, “In one half mile, make a right turn”.

When it is time to perform the maneuver, you will hear an announcement, “Right turn ahead.”

To repeat the verbal announcement, press the key.

To set the volume (� page 16).

To mute the voice instructions (� page 126).

Press the softkey LIST to display the maneuver list. To activate the softkeys, press any softkey.

To preview the arrow guidance screen for a particular maneuver, use the joystick to scroll down the list and select a maneuver and press .

Press softkey MAP to return to the original guidance screen or wait 10 sec-onds and the display automatically returns to the original guidance screen.

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Route guidance

If you programmed the address and name, they are displayed when you reach your final destination.

Muting voice instructions

Activate the softkeys by pressing any softkey. Press the softkey MUTE. to mute the voice instructions. The softkey MUTE is highlighted.

To cancel the mute function, press the highlighted softkey MUTE.

If you press , the system gives the current voice instruction even when MUTE is switched on.

Altering the map scale

You can increase or decrease the level of detail in the map mode.

� Press to zoom in (increase detail)

� Press to zoom out (decrease de-tail).

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Route guidance

Adding a stopover to the route

Whenever a destination is set and calculat-ed, the system allows you to create a stop-over along the way.

� Start route guidance.

� Enter a desired stopover destination.

� In the Confirm Destination menu, se-lect Add as Stopover to Route and press .

The desired destination is added to the route.

Cancelling the current destination

� To activate the softkeys, press any softkey.

� Press the softkey STOP.

A window appears confirming the stop request.

� If you wish to delete the current desti-nation, use the joystick to select YES and press .

The current destination is cancelled.

or

� If you don’t wish to continue:

� Use the joystick to select NO and press .

� Press .

� Wait 10 seconds

The stop request is cancelled.

Changing the route calculation mode during guidance

� Press .

� Use the joystick to select ROUTE FUNCTIONS and press .

The Route Select menu appears.

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Route guidance

� Use the joystick to select Change Current Method and press .

The Change Current Method menu ap-pears.

� Use the joystick to select one of the fol-lowing routing methods.

� Quickest Route: The MCS cal-culates the shortest and most effi-cient way to arrive at your destination.

� Maximize Freeways: The MCS calculates a route that makes most efficient use of the freeways.

� Minimize Freeways: The MCS calculates a route that uses mostly county and local roads.

� Minimize Toll Roads: The MCS calculates a route that uses the least number of toll roads.

� After selection press .

The MCS automatically returns to the detailed map display.

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Route guidance

Viewing the maneuver list during guid-ance

You can display the Maneuver List during route guidance to preview upcoming turns and street names.



� Press the softkey LIST.

The Maneuver List menu appears.

� To preview a specific maneuver, use the joystick to select a street name/maneuver and press .

The maneuver screen for the selected maneuver appears on the display.

� To return to the Guidance mode, press the softkey MAP.

or

� Wait 10 seconds and the system will automatically return to the Guidance mode.

Avoiding a road

� Press .


The Route Select menu appears. ��

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Route guidance

� Use the joystick to select Avoid Road and press .

The Avoid Road menu appears.

� Use the joystick to select the streets you want to avoid and press .

� After you select all the streets you want to avoid, use the joystick to select OK to proceed and press .

The MCS returns to the Route Select menu and recalculates the route.

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iWhen you are traveling on an express-way or a freeway, the system calculates a new route avoiding the current road for a distance of five miles. On county and local roads, the system calculates a new route avoiding the current road for a distance of one mile.

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Route guidance

Detour function

If you need the navigation system to de-tour an obstacle during route guidance, you can automatically request a new route.


� Press the softkey DETR.

A window appears confirming the stop request.

� If you wish to detour, use the joystick to select YES and press .

The MCS recalculates the route taking the detour into consideration.

or

� If you wish to cancel the detour:

� Use the joystick to select NO using the joystick and press .

� Press .

� Wait 10 seconds

The detour request is cancelled.

iWhen you are traveling on an express-way or a freeway, the system calculates a new route avoiding the current road for a distance of five miles. On county or local roads, the system calculates a new route avoiding the current road for a dis-tance of one mile.

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Navigation*

Destination memory

You can store up to 300 addresses alpha-betically in the address book. You can also create up to 10 custom address book fold-ers.

Saving a destination in the Address Book

Whenever you select and enter a destina-tion, the system allows you to save the ad-dress.

� In the Confirm Destination menu, use the joystick to select Options and press .

The Options menu appears.

� In the options menu, use the joystick to select Save in Address Book and press .

The Save in Address Book menu ap-pears.

Address book

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Destination memory

� Use the joystick to select the first char-acter of the name and press .

The character appears in the text win-dow. Use the joystick to spell out the name as you would like to see it in the address book.



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� If you don’t wish to save the address, press .

or

� When the new name is completely spelled out, use the joystick to select Done and press .

The Input Phone Number menu ap-pears.

� You can enter the phone number of the destination. Use the joystick to elect the first number of the desired phone number and press .

or

� Use the number keypad to enter the number.

The number appears in the number window.

� To enter additional numbers, repeat the above step.


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� After you have entered the phone num-ber, use the joystick to select Save and press .

� If you don’t want to enter a phone num-ber, press .

The name and address are now stored in the Address Book.

iThe Point of Interest name automatical-ly appears in the Input Name display. Use the joystick to select Delete if you want to completely erase and re-place the name.

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Destination memory

Editing the Address Book

You can change the name or phone num-ber of your saved addresses. You can also add a new folder or rearrange existing folders.

Editing folders

� Press .

� Use the joystick to select EDIT ROUTE LISTS and press .

The Edit Select menu appears.

� Use the joystick to select Edit Ad-dress Book and press .

The Edit Address Book menu appears.

� Use the joystick to select Select Folder and press .

The Select Folder menu appears.

� You can select from the following op-tions:

� Add a new folder

� Change a folder name

or

� Delete a folder

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Destination memory

Adding a new folder:

� Use the joystick to select Edit Folders and press .

The Edit Folders menu appears.

� Select Add New Folder and press .

The Input Folder Name menu appears.





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� When the folder name is spelled out completely, use the joystick to select Done and press .

Change folder name:

� Use the joystick to select the desired folder and press .

The Confirm Folder Name menu ap-pears.

� Select Change Folder Name and press .




� Use the joystick to correct the last character, select Delete and press

.

� When you have completely spelled out the folder name, use the joystick to se-lect Done and press .

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Destination memory

Deleting a folder:

� Use the joystick to select the desired folder and press .

The Confirm Folder Name menu ap-pears.

� Select Delete and press .

� A pop up menu appears and asks you if you want to delete this folder. Select Yes to delete the folder or No to can-cel.

� Press .

Editing addresses

� Press .



� Use the joystick to select Edit Ad-dress Book and press .

The Edit Address Book menu appears.

� Use the joystick to select the desired address and press .

iIf you delete a folder, all addresses stored in that folder are deleted.

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Destination memory

� You can select from the following options:

� Return

Returns you to the previous menu.

� Change Name

Changes the name of the address (� page 133).

� Change Phone Number

Changes the phone number of the address (� page 133).

� Delete

Deletes the address from your ad-dress book.

A pop up menu appears and asks you if you want to delete all. Select Yes if you want to delete all ad-dresses or No to cancel.

Press .

� Folder

Moves your address to another folder.

A menu appears that displays all available folders. Select the desired folder and press .


This function helps you find the most effi-cient route if your travels require stops at multiple locations. You can store up to 10 separate destinations in Today’s Plan.

Adding a destination to Today’s Plan

Whenever you select and enter a destina-tion, the system allows you to add the des-tination to Today’s Plan.

Today’s plan

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Destination memory

� In the Confirm Destination menu, use the joystick to select Options and press .

The Options menu appears.

� In the Options menu, use the joystick to select Add to Today’s Plan and press .

The Today’s Plan list is displayed and the added destination is highlighted.

Press , the system returns to the Find Destination menu. You can now enter a destination to add additional entries to To-day’s Plan.

Using Today’s Plan

� Press .



� Use the joystick to select Today’s Plan and press .

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Navigation*

Destination memory

� Use the joystick to select one of the fol-lowing sorting methods and press .

� In Order: The MCS routes you to each destination in order in which you entered them.

� Shortest Trip: The MCS routes you to each destination in the most efficient order.

The Confirm Destination menu will ap-pear.

Editing Today’s Plan

If you wish to delete a destination from To-day’s Plan,

� Press .



� Use the joystick to select Edit Today’s Plan and press .

The Select Address menu appears.

� If you want to delete all destinations, use the joystick to select Delete All and press .


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Destination memory

� A pop up menu appears and asks you if you want to delete all. Select Yes, if you want to delete all, or No to cancel.

� Press .

or



� Press to delete the destination.

or

� If you don’t want to delete the destina-tion, press .

You can save the current vehicle position as a destination in the Previous Destina-tion list.

� Press .



� Use the joystick to select Save Current Position in

Previous Destinations and press .

The vehicle position is saved as a desti-nation in the Previous Destination list.

Saving the current vehicle position

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Navigation*

Destination memory

This feature allows you to delete destina-tions from the previous destination list.

� Press .



� Use the joystick to select Edit Previous Destination and press .

The Previous Destination list menu is displayed.

You can now delete individual destina-tions or all destinations.

Delete individual destinations


A menu with the desired address ap-pears.

� Press to delete the destination.

The destination is deleted.

or

� If you don’t want to delete the destina-tion, press .

Delete all destinations

� Use the joystick to select Delete all and press .

� A pop up menu appears and asks you if you want to delete all. Select Yes, if you want to delete all, or No to cancel.

� Press .

Editing the Previous Destination list

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Navigation*

Settings

The MCS allows you to change the fre-quency of voice prompts used to guide you to your destination.

� Press .

� Use the joystick to select SYSTEM SETUP and press .

The Setup Select menu appears.

� Use the joystick to select Guidance Setup and press .

The Guidance Setup menu appears.

� Use the joystick to select Voice prompt and press .

The Voice Prompt menu appears.

Voice prompt frequency

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During a navigation announcement, the volume of the audio source is lowered au-tomatically.

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Settings

� Use the joystick to select one of the fol-lowing voice prompt frequency modes and press .

� Min: A beep tone will be heard when approaching a maneuver.

� Normal: Voice instructions are an-nounced shortly before approaching a maneuver. In addition, voice instructions are announced 1/2 a mile before a maneuver when travelling on local or county roads and 1 mile before a maneuver on freeways or express-ways.

� Max: Voice instructions accompa-nied by a beep tone are announced at all maneuver locations. In addi-tion, voice instructions are an-nounced 1/2 a mile before a maneuver when travelling on local or county roads and 1 mile before a maneuver on freeways or express-ways. Once a maneuver is com-plete, the distance to the next maneuver is announced.

� To save the settings, use the joystick to select Return and press .

The MCS allows you to choose between three distinct guidance displays.

� Press .



Selecting the guidance display

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Settings



� Use the joystick to selectGuidance and press .

The Guidance menu appears.

� Use the joystick to select one of the fol-lowing guidance modes and press .

� Hybrid: The basic guidance screen is displayed during a maneu-ver. Once the maneuver is com-plete, the MCS returns to the detailed map display or the respec-tive audio display.

� Arrow: The Basic Guidance screen is displayed at all times.

� Map: The Detailed Map screen is displayed at all times.

� Use the joystick to save the settings, select Return and press .

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Settings

The MCS allows you to display either the estimated arrival time at, or the remaining time to your destination.

� Press .





� Use the joystick to select Est.Time and press .

The Est. Time setup menu appears.

� Use the joystick to select one of the fol-lowing estimated time modes and press .

� Arrival: The estimated arrival time at your destination is dis-played.

� Remaining: The remaining time to your destination is displayed.

� To save the settings, select Return and press .

Selecting the estimated time dis-played

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Settings

The MCS allows you to display 3 different Point of Interest icons when the detail map display has been selected.

� Press .



� Use the joystick to select Display Setup and press .

The Display Setup menu appears.

� Use the joystick to select POI Icon and press .

The POI Icon menu appears.

Selecting which Point of Interest (POI) icons are displayed

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Settings

� Use the joystick to select one of the fol-lowing POI modes and press .

� Show: The selected POI icons are shown when you select the detail map display.

� Hide: No POI icons are displayed.

� Edit: Allows you to select which POI icons are displayed.


When you move the Present Vehicle Posi-tion icon to any of the visible POI icons and press , the name, address, and phone number respective of the POI icon will be displayed.

Editing POI icons

If you select Edit a list of 6 icons ap-pears. Use the joystick to select up to 3 of the following icon types. After selecting each icon, press .

� ATM

� Bank

� Gas Station

� Hotel

� Parking

� Restaurant and type of restaurant

You can set the map display so that north is always referenced towards the top of the display or the Present Vehicle Position icon is always pointing towards the top of the screen.

� Press .



Setting map and screen orientation

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Settings

� Use the joystick to select Display Setup and press .

The Display Setup menu appears.

� Use the joystick to select Orienta-tion and press .

The Orientation menu appears.

� Use the joystick to select one of the fol-lowing orientation modes and press

.

� Heading Up: The Map display ro-tates such that the Present Vehicle Position icon is always pointing toward the top of the screen.

� North Up: The Map displayalways shows the map with north facing toward the top of the screen. The Present Vehicle Position icon rotates on the map.


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System settings

System settings

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System settings

When the parking lights are turned on, the display switches to the dark mode and au-tomatically dims the display.

Audio mode


The main audio adjust menu appears and the current settings are displayed.

� If you want to switch to the light mode, press the softkey LGHT.

or

� If you want to switch to the dark mode, press the softkey DARK.

Navigation mode

� Press any softkey in the naviga-tion mode.

The softkeys are activated.

� If you want to switch to the light mode, press the softkey LGHT.

or

� If you want to switch to the dark mode, press the softkey DARK.

Adjusting the brightness in the dark mode

You can adjust the display brightness of your MCS in conjunction with your vehicles instrument clusters illumination.

Please refer to your Operator’s Manual for additional instructions.

Switching between the light and the dark mode

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System settings

You can set the monitor’s dimming charac-teristics for the navigation mode.

� Press . Use the joystick to select the menu SYSTEM SETUP and press .

� Select the Display Setup menu by pushing the joystick up or down and press .

The display menu appears with the current settings.

� Select the Map Color menu by push-ing the joystick up or down and press

.

You can select from 3 display dimming modes:

� “Day” mode: The display colors are al-ways bright.

� “Night” mode: The display colors are al-ways dark.

� “Auto” mode: The display switches au-tomatically between Night and Day mode when the parking lights are turned on and off.

� After selecting the mode, press .

� To return to the setup mode, use the joystick to select Return and press

.

Setting the display dimming charac-teristics

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System settings

The language affects the menu text dis-plays and the voice output during route guidance.

The selectable languages depend on the MCS unit installed and the navigation DVD inserted.


� Select the Language/Unit menu by pushing the joystick up or down and press .

The Language/Unit menu appears and the current settings are displayed.

� Select the desired language by pushing the joystick up or down and press .

� Certain languages allow you to select the unit of measure, e. g. US or metric.

� After selecting the unit of measure, press .

� To return to the setup mode, use the joystick to select Return and press

.

Selecting the language and unit of measure

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System settings

The MCS is equipped with an integrated clock that can be displayed in the naviga-tion menu.


� Use the joystick to select the Clock Adjustment menu by and press .

The Clock Adjustment menu appears and the current settings are displayed.

Enter time zone

� Use the joystick to select the Time Zone menu and press .

� You can select:

� The time zone.

� Auto adjust.

The MCS automatically changes the clock depending on the time zone you are in.

� Use the joystick to select the desired mode by and press .

Integrated clock adjustment

iThe clock can display either the estimat-ed time of arrival or time remaining to your destination.

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System settings

Enter time

� Use the joystick to select the Time menu and press .

� You can select:

� Standard time

� Daylight saving

The MCS automatically changes the time one hour forward.

� Use the joystick to select the desired mode and press .

Show or hide time

� Use the joystick to select the Clock menu and press .

� You can select:

� Show

The time is displayed in the naviga-tion mode.

� Hide

The time is not displayed in the nav-igation mode.

� Use the joystick to select the desired setting and press .

� After you select the desired mode, use the joystick to select Return and press .

� The setup menu appears.

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System settings

You can view DVD-ROM version informa-tion. Use this information if you are re-questing help from your Mercedes-Benz Center.


� Use the joystick to select the System Information menu and press .

The DVD-ROM version is displayed.

� Press .

The setup menu appears.

System information

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Glossary

Audio sourceThis includes the systems radio, tape and CD (CD drive in the control unit and CD changer) as well as an external source, e.g. tape recorder.

Emergency callThis function places a call to a local 9-1-1 provider. It does not initiate a ->TELE AID call. Please note that the 9-1-1 emergency call system is a public service. Using it without due cause is a criminal offense.

GPS(Global Positioning System) Satellite-based system for relaying geographic location information to and from vehicles equipped with special re-ceivers. Employs DVD digital maps for navigation.

Heading-upThe map is displayed facing driving di-rection pointing up during route guid-ance.

MCS(Modular Control System)Information and operating center for vehicle sound and communications systems, including the radio, tape and CD player*, as well as for other option-al equipment (CD changer, telephone, etc.).

MixDisplay representation during destina-tion guidance. The symbol display is ac-tivated automatically from the map display as the vehicle approaches a maneuver point. After you have made the maneuver, the map will appear again.

Navigation DVDContains all the destination addresses (town, road, intersection, house num-ber, special destinations) and the digi-tal map material for a country or a region for destination entry, route cal-culation and destination guidance.

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North-upThe map is displayed facing due north during route guidance.

Provideris the network operator who makes available (provides) telephone services

RoamingFor this function, the telephone uses the telephone network of a contract partner. There are home type and non home type systems. MCS displays the system currently used with the RM indicator.

Service numbersincludes a personal service number and the number for roadside assis-tance

Service sourceThis includes the systems telephone, navigation (voice output during desti-nation guidance) and ->Voice control system

TELE AID*(Telematic Alarm Identification on De-mand)The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: automatic and man-ual emergency, roadside assistance, and information. Tele Aid is initially ac-tivated by completing a subscriber agreement and placing an acquintance call.

The Tele Aid system is operational pro-vided that the vehicle's battery is charged, properly connected, not dam-aged, and cellular and GPS coverage is available.

Unlock codeYour unlock code prevents unautho-rized persons from using your tele-phone. The unlock code is a number string, which you have to enter on switching on the telephone.

Voice control systemOne of the service sources of MCS.As voice-operated control system it controls the MCS systems via voice, re-fer to the separate operating instruc-tions.

Voice outputDuring a trip, apart from visual informa-tions (symbol or map displays), MCS also provides all of the necessary spoken route information via voice output.

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Index

AAddress book

editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

navigation system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132saving a destination . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Adjustingclock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153integrated clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Anti-theft system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Audio Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Audio mode

switching between the light/dark mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Audio sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63, 157

BBlank skip

tape operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

CCassette

listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44CD

tips on caring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50CD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

selcting a CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18CD operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

CD track scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60elasped time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57general information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50inserting/ejecting a CD . . . . . . . . . . 51loading CDs in the changer. . . . . . . . 52menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54music search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62player locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50quick reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48selecting a CD

MCS with CD changer . . . . . . . . . . 58switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

switching on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56track select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 59

using the joystick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59using the number keypad . . . . . . . 59

CD trackrandom play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Changingradio band. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 31

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Conduct a call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

DDark mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

adjusting the brightness . . . . . . . . . 150Delete

destinations from the previous list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Destinationadding to Today’s Plan . . . . . . . . . . 137cancelling the current . . . . . . . . . . . 127confirming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120current vehicle position . . . . . . . . . 140

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Index

entering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 103

saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140in the address book . . . . . . . . . . . 132

searchingby address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104by intersection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108by phone number. . . . . . . . . . . . . 116by Point of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . 112from Previous Destination . . . . . . 119in the address book . . . . . . . . . . . 118

selectingvia the map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Destination input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Destination listprevious

delete entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Destination memory . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Detour function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Dialing

a number from the telephone book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87interrupt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

quick-dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90speed-dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90subsequent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88tetelephone number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Display screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12setting dimming characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Dolby Btape operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

DVD-ROM version information . . . . 155

EEditing

address book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134previous Destination list . . . . . . . . . 141Today’s Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Ejectinga CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51a tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40the navigation DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Emergency call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92, 157ending/stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92initiating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Ending a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Enteringaddress

navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . 104destination address. . . . . . . . . 21, 103telephone number . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 86time zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153unlock code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 84

Error messagesCD operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57tape operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

FFault messages

during preparation of navigation startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

GGlobal Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95, 157Guidance display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

HHands-free operation

telephone mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Heading-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

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IImportant notes

navigation system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94telephone mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Incoming call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Inserting

a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51a tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40CD drive with an audio CD . . . . . . . . 51the navigation DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

LLanguage

selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152Light mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Listening

a cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Loading

CDs in the changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

MMain menu

satellite radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Main menu structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Maneuver list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Map

altering the scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126selecting a destination . . . . . . . . . . 120

Map and screen orientation . . . . . . 147MCS

description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157MCS control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10MCS operating unit

switching on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Memory functions

radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Menu overview

CD operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54destination input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28satellite radio operation . . . . . . . . . . 68tape operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42telephone mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Message“CD ERROR” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57“CHANGER ERROR” . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58“DISPLAY IS TOO HOT ...” . . . . . . . . . 13

“Error reading DVD-ROM. Please check the disk” . . . . . . . . . . 103“MAG. EMPTY” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58“MUSIC CD INSERTED PLEASE REPLACE WITH A NAVIGATION DISC”. . . . . . . . . . . . . 103“NAVIGATION DISC INSERTED ...” . . 58“NO CD” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57“NO MAGAZINE” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58“NO SERVICE”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79“NO TAPE ...”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44“PHONE IS OFF ...” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79“PLEASE ENTER UNLOCK CODE”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79“Please insert DVD-ROM” . . . . . . . . 103“SYSTEM BUSY” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79“TAPE ERROR, TAPE MAY BE TOO TIGHT”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44“TELEPHONE NOT ATTACHED” . . . . . 79

Music searchCD operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60tape operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 45

Mutingvoice instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

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NNavigation DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

inserting/ejecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Navigation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Navigation system

address book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132calculating a route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20changing state/province. . . . . . 22, 105entering

a city name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 105a destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20a street name . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 106an address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104an address number . . . . . . . . 24, 107destination address . . . . . . . . . . . 103

important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100quick reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142switching between the light/dark mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 102travelling aboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Noise reductiontape operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

North-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

OOpening

SAT main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Outgoing call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

PPause

CD operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62tape operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

POI icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Point of Interest

display of icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146finding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

by Place Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112by Place Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113sorted by distance . . . . . . . . . . . . 114sorted by Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114within a City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Previous Destination listdelete destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Program category listsatellite radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Provider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

QQuick reference

CD operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48MCS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14naviagation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26satellite radio operation . . . . . . . . . . 66tape operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38telephone operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Quick-dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

RRadio band

changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

memory functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28quick reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26selecting a station . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 32switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 30

Radio stationautomatic scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35automatic seek tuning. . . . . . . . . . . . 33automatically saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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manual tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33saving manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

direct frequency entry . . . . . . . . . . 34from the preset menu . . . . . . . . . . 37from the WB preset . . . . . . . . . . . . 37number keypad (presets). . . . . . . . 34

Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Refusing a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Reset audio adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 64Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158Route calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Route guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

adding a stopover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127avoiding a road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129changing the calculation mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127detour function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122viewing the maneuver list . . . . . . . . 129

SSatellite radio

additional text information . . . . . . . . 75calling up SIRIUS information menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75general information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70manual channel input . . . . . . . . . . . . 73opening main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71program categories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70program category list . . . . . . . . . . . . 74quick reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66scan search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75selecting a station. . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 72soft key functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72storing of station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Satellite radio operationmenu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68quick reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Savinga destination in the address book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132current vehicle position . . . . . . . . . 140radio station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Scan searchsatellite radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Scanning tracksCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Searchingdestination

by address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104by intersection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108by phone number. . . . . . . . . . . . . 116by Point of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . 112from Previous Destination . . . . . . 119in the address book . . . . . . . . . . . 118

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Selectinga CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58a CD from CD changer . . . . . . . . . . . 18a track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59destination

via the map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120estimated time display . . . . . . . . . . 145guidance display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152radio station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 32station (satellite radio) . . . . . . . . 19, 72unit of measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Service numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158Service source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158Setting

Radio station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Settings

map and screen orientation . . . . . . 147navigation systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Points of Interest icon options . . . . 146switching between the light/dark mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150time display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

SIRIUS information menusatellite radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Soft key functionssatellite radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Soundoptimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Speed-dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Station see radio station/satellite radioStoring

station (satellite radio) . . . . . . . . . . . 75Switching off

CD operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56COMAND control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 15MCS operating Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14tape operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44telephone mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Switching onanother system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 30CD operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 56MCS operating Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 102radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 30satellite radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18tape operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17telephone mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 84

System information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155System settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

display dimming characteristics . . . 151integrated clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152switching between the light/dark mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

TTape operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

blank skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46changing sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Dolby B (noise reduction) . . . . . . . . . 47error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44fast forward. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45inserting/ejecting a tape . . . . . . . . . 40listening to a cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . 44menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42music search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 45pause. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47quick reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45scan function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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TELE AID* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158Telephone book

alphabetic scrolling mode. . . . . . . . . 88dialing a number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88numeric scrolling mode . . . . . . . . . . 89

Telephone mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19ending a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85hands-free operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 85important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78incoming call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82outgoing call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 86quick-dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91redial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90speed-dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90switching mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 84unlock code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Telephone numberbegin dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86dialing from the telephone book . . . . 88entering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 86interrupt dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87subsequent dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Telephone operationquick reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153arrival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145CD operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62estimated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145remaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153Today’s Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Track scanCD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Travelling abroadnavigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

UUnit of measure

selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152Unlock code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84, 158

VVersion information

DVD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155Voice control system. . . . . . . . . . . . 158Voice instructions

muting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Voice output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158Voice prompt frequency . . . . . . . . . 142

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