MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class 2003 W163 Comand Manual

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Info Services/System settings
Info Services
Info Services
The following chapter provides detailed in-
formation on how to:

Request and display Info Services*

Switch between the light and the dark
mode

Set the display dimming characteris-
tics

Select the language/unit of measure

Set time

View system information
If you have not already done so, please fa-
miliarize yourself with these functions by
reading the chapter "At a glance"
(
page 9).When subscribed to Info Services, you can
download information directly to your
MCS. You can select from news, weather,
sports, stocks, and calendar reminders.
To personalize your selections, visit

www.MBUSA.com
or call

1-800-FOR-MERCedes.
Press SSVC.
The info service menu appears and the
last information the MCS received is
displayed.
If no information is stored, the message
“NO INFORMATION STORED IN
MEMORY PLEASE UPDATE” appears.
To retrieve information or update the
existing information, press the softkey
“UPDT”.
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This function is not available in some
countries.
Requesting and displaying
InfoServices*
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Before you can receive Info Services,
you must activate Tele Aid at the
Response Center and select the Info
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Info Services
After new information has been download-
ed, the message “NEW INFO RECEIVED
READ LATER WHEN STOPPED” ap-
pears.
By pressing the softkey “YES”,
you switch back to the current back-
ground audio mode (e. g. radio mode).
By pressing the softkey “NO”, the
new information is displayed immedi-
ately.
With the softkeys and
or with the joystick you can flip
to the next or previous page.
To exit the info service mode, switch to
the radio, tape or CD mode, or switch
off the MCS.
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If Info Services can not be retrieved,
one of the following error messages is
displayed:

“DATA CONNECTION CANNOT
BE ESTABLISHED” - request has
failed because the Response Center
can not be accessed.

“TELE AID PLEASE VISIT
WORKSHOP” - a hardware error has
been detected. Contact your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.

“INFO SERVICE NOT ACTI-
VATED” - Info Services is not acti-
vated. You must activate Tele Aid at
the Response Center and select the
optional Info Services.
If one of the above error messages is
displayed, press the softkey
“RTN” to return to Info Services display.
WarningG
A driver's attention to the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others, we
recommend that you pull over to a safe loca-
tion and stop the vehicle before requesting
or receiving any info services.

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System settings
System settings
When the parking lights are turned on, the
display switches to the dark mode and au-
tomatically dims the display.
Audio mode
Press the softkey “ADJ” in any
audio menu.
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
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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
pushing 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 character-
istics
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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.
Press .
Use the joystick to select the menu
“SYSTEM SETUP” and press .
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 mea-
sure
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System settings
The MCS is equipped with an integrated
clock that can be displayed in the naviga-
tion menu.
Press .
Use the joystick to select the menu
“SYSTEM SETUP” and press .
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
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The clock can display either the esti-
mated time of arrival or time remaining
to your destination. See (
page 133).
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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.
Press .
Use the joystick to select the menu
“SYSTEM SETUP” and press .
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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Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle equipment
properly. For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle equipment, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle equipment.
For further information, you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz site at www.mbusa.com.
We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the MCS as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator’s Manual. Reprint-
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Press time 10/15/2002
GSP/SIP
Printed in Germany
Warning!G
To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have any question about carrying out any services, please seek the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.