Aux mode MERCEDES-BENZ C300 2008 W204 Owner's Manual

Contents
Driving and parking............................ 126
Starting the engine....................... 126
Driving off .................................... 129
Turn signals.................................. 131
Problems while driving ................. 132
Parking ......................................... 133
Turning off the engine .................. 134
Releasing seat belts ..................... 135
Manual transmission ......................... 136
Shifting into reverse ..................... 137
Automatic transmission* ................... 138
Gear selector lever ....................... 138
Shifting procedure ....................... 139
Gear selector lever positions ....... 140
Driving tips ................................... 142
Gear ranges ................................. 143
Automatic shift program .............. 144
Gear selector lever
one-touch gearshifting................. 145
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) ...................... 146
Instrument cluster ............................. 147
Multifunction display .................... 147
Adjusting instrument
cluster display illumination........... 148
Coolant temperature gauge ......... 148Tachometer................................... 149
Outside temperature indicator ...... 149
Fuel gauge .................................... 150
Control system ................................... 151
Multifunction display..................... 151
Multifunction steering wheel......... 152
Menus ........................................... 154
Trip menu...................................... 156
Navi* menu ................................... 158
Audio menu................................... 158
TEL menu* .................................... 160
Service menu ................................ 164
Settings menu............................... 165
Audio system...................................... 176
Audio and telephone, operation .... 176
Audio system overview ................. 176
Operating safety ........................... 177
Audio system components............ 177
Menu............................................. 185
Operation ...................................... 188
SYS menu ..................................... 192
Radio operation ............................ 194
Satellite radio*.............................. 200
CD mode ....................................... 208
Audio Aux mode............................ 220
Telephone* ................................... 222“911” emergency call ................... 231
Phone book................................... 233
Call lists ........................................ 236
Making calls.................................. 237
Functions during a single call ....... 240
Driving systems .................................. 241
Cruise control ............................... 241
Hill start assist system................. 246
Air vents ............................................. 247
Opening and closing air vents....... 248
Dual-zone automatic climate control .. 250
Deactivating the
climate control system ................. 252
Operating the climate control
system in automatic mode ........... 253
Setting the temperature ............... 253
Adjusting air distribution .............. 254
Adjusting air volume ..................... 254
Using driver-side settings for all
temperature zones (Canada only) . 254
Front defroster ............................. 255
Maximum cooling MAX COOL
(USA only) ..................................... 256
Rear window defroster.................. 256
Air recirculation mode .................. 257
Air conditioning ............................ 258

190 Controls in detail
Audio system
Example Bass
To change setting: Slide rmq or
rotateymz until desired treble or bass
setting is reached.
To save setting: Press n.
The setting is stored and the menu is
exited.
To exit menu without saving: Press
button í or slideomp.Adjusting balance or fader
Balance is used to determine whether the
sound focus should be shifted toward the
driver’s side or the passenger’s side.
Fader is used to determine whether the
sound focus should be shifted toward the
front or rear of the vehicle
Select Sound
Bal/Fad.
The current setting is indicated by an
red cross-hair symbol.
Adjusting balance and fader
To change setting: Slide rmq or omp
until desired balance/fader setting is
achieved.
To save setting: Press n.The setting is stored and the menu is
exited.
To exit menu without saving: Press
button í.
Surround sound* (Canada only)
If your vehicle is equipped with the har-
mann/kardon LOGIC7
® Surround Sound
system, you can choose between
LOGIC7®
On
and LOGIC7® Off for surround sound.
Harman/kardon LOGIC7
® Surround Sound
is available for the following operating
modes:

Radio (FM only)

Sat*

CD audio

MP3

AUX


208 Controls in detail
Audio system
CD mode
Submenu overview
The audio system will be fitted with either
a single CD drive or a CD changer*.
The single CD player and the CD changer*
can play audio CDs as well as CDs with
MP3 files.
The available menu options will vary de-
pending on the equipment and the type of
CD.
CD or MP3Track list (Audio CD) or Folder
(MP3) Changer
(only CD-changer*)Sound
Normal Track SequenceSelect track (CD mode only)Select mediumTreble
Random Tracks
(CD mode only)Select folder and/or tracks
(MP3 mode only)Eject AllBass
Random Folders
(MP3 mode only)Fill Empty SlotsBalance/Fader
AUXSurround sound*
iThe components and operating principles of
the audio system can be found on (
page 187).

220 Controls in detail
Audio system
Select a track by slidingqmror rotat-
ing ymz the audio controller.
Press n to confirm.
The track is played and the correspond-
ing folder is now the active folder.
Playback options
The following options are available:

Normal Track Sequence
Tracks playback in the order on the
disc (e.g. track 1, 2, 3, etc.).

Random Tracks
Tracks playback in a random order
(e.g. track 3, 8, 5, etc.).

Random Folder (in MP3 mode only)
Tracks in the active folder and any sub-
folders playback in random order.
Selecting an option: é
CD/MP3.
The option list appears. A dot R indi-
cates which option is switched on.
Select an option and press n.
The option is switched on. For all op-
tions except
Normal Track Sequence,
you will see a corresponding indicator
in the main area.
Audio Aux mode
An external audio source (Aux) can be con-
nected to the audio system. The
cinch-connector for connecting the exter-
nal audio source (Aux) is located in the
glove box. Please contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for more informa-
tion
1External audio source (Aux)
cinch-connector
iThe “Normal Track Sequence” option is au-
tomatically activated when you select a different
medium. If an option is activated, it remains acti-
vated after the audio system is switched on/off.


221 Controls in detail
Audio system
Calling up Aux mode
Selecting audio Aux mode:
é

CD/MP3
Aux.
The audio Aux menu appears. The me-
dium in the external audio source is
heard, provided it is connected and
switched to playback.The following settings can be made in the
audio Aux mode:

Volume (page 189)

Balance control and fader
(
page 190)

Bass and treble control (page 189)

Surround sound (page 190)
Switch back to CD mode
Select Back To Disc in the audio Aux
menu.
The CD mode is switched on.
Warning!G
Only operate an external audio source (Aux)
when the vehicle is stationary. There is a risk
of accident by being distracted from road
and traffic conditions if you operate an ex-
ternal audio source (Aux) while the vehicle is
in motion.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your car is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.Warning!G
Due to the different volumes of the external
audio sources, system messages (e.g. traffic
and navigation announcements) may be
much louder. You may need to disable these
system messages or adjust the volume of
these messages manually.
iPlease refer to the relevant operating guide
for operation of the external audio source.
iThe volume of external audio sources is ex-
tremely variable. It is possible that a device con-
nected as an external audio source will sound
quieter or louder in the vehicle or that the usual
maximum volume cannot be achieved. On cer-
tain devices the volume can be set separately. In
this case, start at a moderate volume and in-
crease it slowly. In this way, you can determine
whether the system is capable of playback with-
out distortion, even at high volume.

487 Index
A
ABS 27, 59
Indicator lamp 59, 374
Messages in display 389, 398
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 142
Accessory weight 356
Accident 132
Air bags 36
Children 51
Front 39
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 29, 45
OCS 41
Safety guidelines 38
Side impact 40
Window curtain 40, 41
Air conditioning system see Climate con-
trol system
Air conditioning, Cooling 258, 267
Air conditioning, Refrigerant 478, 480
Air distribution 254, 263
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 257, 265Air vents 247
Center air vents 248
Rear center console air vents 249
Air volume 254, 263, 268
Alarm
Audible alarm and flashing exterior
lamps (Panic alarm) 58
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Antiglare
Rear view mirrors 100
Anti-theft systems 66
Alarm, visual and audible 66
Anti-theft alarm system 66
Immobilizer 66
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 284, 286
Ashtrays 291, 292
Aspect ratio 356
Audio Aux mode 220
AUDIO menu (Control system) 158Audio system 176
“911” emergency call 231
Audio and telephone, operation 176
Audio Aux mode 220
Audio control unit 177
Audio display 180
Bluetooth
® operation 222
Call lists 236
CD changer* 208, 214
CD operation 208
CD player 160, 208
CD, fast forward/rewind 219
CD, pause function 218
CD, submenu overview 208
Components 177
Controller 182
Example, how to use 187
Functions during a single call 240
Making calls 237
On/Off 188
Operating 185
Operating and display elements 178
Operating CD player 213
Operating safety 177
Operation 188
Overview 176

488 Index
Phone cook 233
Radio operation 194
Satellite radio* operation 200
Sound settings 189
Surround sound* (Canada only) 190
SYS menu 192
SYS menu, Bluetooth
® settings 192
SYS menu, display settings 192
SYS menu, language settings 193
SYS menu, reset to factory
settings 193
Telephone menu* 222
Volume 189
Auto-dimming*, Rear view mirrors 100
Automatic central locking 80
Activating/deactivating
(Control system) 173
Automatic climate control (3-zone) see Cli-
mate control system
Automatic headlamp mode 109, 172
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 115
Automatic shift program 144Automatic transmission
Accelerator position 142
Emergency operation (limp-home
mode) 146
Fluid 476, 477
Fluid level 328
Gear ranges 143
Gear shifting malfunctions 146
Hill start assist system 246
Kickdown 142
Shifting procedure 139
Starting the engine 127
Transmission fluid 328
Automatic transmission*
Automatic shift program 144
Gear selector lever 138
Gear selector lever control one-touch
gearshifting 145
Gear selector lever positions 140
Program mode selector switch 144
Aux socket 220B
Backrest 281
Backup lamps
Replacing bulbs 430, 431
Bar 356
BAS 60
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 78
Replacing 428
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
(Canada only)
Checking battery condition 78
Replacing 428
Battery 448
Battery, vehicle 446
Charging 449
Discharged, Jump starting 451
Disconnecting 448
Message in display 399
Reconnecting 450
Removing 449
Bead 356
Beverage holder see Cup holder