CD player MERCEDES-BENZ CLK550 2008 C209 Owner's Manual

141 Controls in detail
Control system
Control system
The control system is activated as soon as
the SmartKey in the starter switch is
turned to position1 or as soon as the
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button is in
position1. The control system enables you
to

call up information about your vehicle

change vehicle settings
For example, you can use the control sys-
tem to find out when your vehicle is next
due for service, to set the language for
messages in the instrument cluster dis-
play, and much more.
The control system relays information to
the multifunction display.
Multifunction display
1Outside temperature
2Trip odometer
3Current shift program mode
4Main odometer
5Current gear selector lever posi-
tion/gear range
For more information on menus displayed
in the multifunction display, see “Menus”
(
page 144).
iThe displays for the audio systems (radio,
CD player etc.) will appear in English, regardless
of the language selected.
Warning!G
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his /her primary
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others,
selecting features through the multifunction
steering wheel should only be done by the
driver when traffic and road conditions
permit it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approxi-
mately 14 m) every second.

145 Controls in detail
Control system
Menus, submenus and functions
Table continued on next page.
Menu1Menu2Menu3Menu4
Commands/submenus
Standard displayAMG1
1AMG vehicles only
AUDIONAV*
(page 147)(page 148)(page 151)(page 153)
Run Flat Indicator
(Canada only)Engine oil temperatureSelecting radio stationShow route guidance instruc-
tions, current direction traveled
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(USA only)Vehicle supply voltageSelecting satellite radio sta-
tion*
Digital speedometerRACETIMEROperating CD player
Call up maintenance service
displayOverall analysis
Lap analysis

151 Controls in detail
Control system
Lap analysis
Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until the AMG menu appears in the
multifunction display.
Press buttonj repeatedly until the
lap analysis appears in the
multifunction display.
1Lap number
2Lap time
3Maximum speed
4Lap length
5Average speed during lap
Press buttonk orj to see oth-
er lap analysis.
AUDIO menu
The functions in the
Audio menu operate
the audio equipment which you currently
have turned on.
If no audio equipment is currently turned
on, the message
Audio Off appears in the
multifunction display.
The following functions are available:
Selecting radio station
Turn on the radio (page 216) and se-
lect radio. Vehicles with COMAND*:
Refer to separate operating instruc-
tions.
Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until the currently tuned station
appears in the multifunction display.
1Waveband setting
2Station frequency
Press buttonk orj repeatedly
until the desired station or the desired
stored station is found.
The station search depends on the se-
lected setting in the
Vehicle submenu
of the control system (
page 165).
Pressing buttonk orj will ei-
ther start a frequency scan or select
the next stored radio station.
iThese functions are only available if you
have saved at least two laps and have stopped
the RACETIMER.
iEach lap is shown in its own submenu. The
fastest lap is indicated by flashing symbol1.
FunctionPage
Selecting radio station151
Selecting satellite radio
station*152
Operating CD player152

152 Controls in detail
Control system
Selecting satellite radio station*
The satellite radio is treated as a radio
application.
Select satellite radio with the
corresponding soft key (SAT) in the
radio menu.
1SAT mode and preset number
2Setting for station selection using
memory
3Channel name or number
Press buttonk orj repeatedly
until the desired channel is found.
Operating the CD player
Selecting CD track
Turn on the radio and select CD
(
page 233) or CD changer*
(
page 233). Vehicles with
COMAND*: Refer to separate
operating instructions.
Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until the settings for the CD currently
being played appear in the multifunc-
tion display.1Current CD (with additional number
from 1 to 6 when running from
CD changer*)
2Current track
Press buttonk orj repeatedly
until the desired track is selected.
For more information on CD operation, see
“CD mode” (
page 229) and for the
CD changer*, see “CD changer*”
(
page 233).
iYou can only store new stations using the
corresponding feature on the radio
(
page 223).
Vehicles with COMAND*:
Refer to separate operating instructions.
You can also operate the radio in the usual
manner.iFor more information on satellite radio oper-
ation, see “Satellite radio*” (
page 225).
Vehicles with COMAND*:
Refer to separate operating instructions.
iThe COMAND* system and the
CD changer* can play audio CDs as well as CDs
with MP3 files.
iTo select a CD from the CD changer* maga-
zine, press a number on the audio system or the
COMAND* system key pad located in the center
console.

153 Controls in detail
Control system
Selecting CD MP3-track (vehicles with
COMAND* and/or CD changer*)
Turn on the radio and select the CD
changer* (
page 233) or turn on
COMAND* and select CD or
CD changer*. Vehicles with
COMAND*: Refer to separate
operating instructions.
Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until the settings for the CD currently
being played appear in the multifunc-
tion display.1MP3 mode (vehicles with COMAND*)
2Current track
Press buttonk orj repeatedly
until the desired track is selected.
For more information on MP3, see “MP3
notes” (
page 230), and for operating,
see “MP3 playback” (
page 231)
Navi* menu
The
Navi menu contains the functions
needed to operate your navigation system.
Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until the message
Navi appears in the
multifunction display.

If COMAND* is switched off, the mes-
sage
Navi off appears in the multi-
function display.

With COMAND* switched on but route
guidance not activated, the direction of
travel and, if available, the name of the
street currently traveled on appear in
the multifunction display.

With COMAND* switched on and route
guidance activated, the direction of
travel and maneuver instructions ap-
pear in the multifunction display.
Please refer to the COMAND* manual for
instructions on how to activate the route
guidance system*.
iA CD with MP3 files insert in the
CD changer* is handled by the
audio/COMAND* system like an audio CD. In-
formation contained on the CD with MP3 files
will not shown in the multifunction display or in
the audio/COMAND* display.
iLevel of information displayed will vary de-
pending on the information contained on the CD
with MP3 files insert in the single CD player of
the COMAND* system.
To select a CD from the CD changer* magazine,
press a number on the audio system or the
COMAND* system key pad located in the center
console.

229 Controls in detail
Audio system
CD mode
Safety precautions
General notes
The system may not be able to play audio
CDs with copy protection.
Playing copied CDs may cause
malfunctions during playback.Do not use CDs with an eight cm diameter,
not even with a CD adapter. Attempting to
play CDs with an eight cm diameter or
playing such CDs with an adapter may
cause damage to the CD drive. Such dam-
age is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Should excessively high or low tempera-
tures occur while in CD changer mode*,
CD ERROR will appear in the display, and the
CD will be muted until the temperature has
reached an acceptable level for the system
to continue operation.
The single CD player play audio CDs, the
CD changer* can play audio CDs as well as
CDs with MP3 files.
Warning!G
The single CD player and the CD changer*
are Class 1 laser products. There is a danger
of invisible laser radiation if the housing is
opened or damaged.
Do not open the housing. The single CD
player and the CD changer* do not contain
any parts that can be serviced by the user.
For safety reasons, have any necessary ser-
vice work performed only by qualified
personnel.
Warning!G
In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, the driver should insert
CDs with the vehicle at a standstill and oper-
ate the audio system only if permitted by
road, weather and traffic conditions.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your car covers a
distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m)
every second.
!If you affix stickers to the CDs, they can be-
come warped due to the heat that develops in
the CD drive or CD changer.
In certain situations, the CDs can then no longer
be ejected and cause damage to the drive. Such
damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
!Your CD drive or CD changer* has been de-
signed to play CDs which correspond to the
EN 60908 standard. You can therefore only use
CDs with a maximum thickness of 1.3 mm.
If you insert thicker data carriers, e.g. ones that
have data on both sides (one side with DVD data,
the other side with audio data), they cannot be
ejected and will damage the drive.

231 Controls in detail
Audio system
Information on copyright
The music tracks that you create for use in
MP3 mode or that you play in MP3 mode
are subject to copyright laws under
applicable international and national
regulations.In many countries, the reproduction of
copyrighted materials is not permitted,
even if only for personal use, without the
express prior consent of the copyright
holder.
Please check the current copyright laws
for your country and comply with them.
These restrictions do not apply, for exam-
ple, to your own compositions and record-
ings, or for recordings for which
authorization has been obtained from the
copyright holder.
MP3 playback
You can play an CD with MP3 files on the
CD changer* as you would play any stan-
dard audio CD. All of the functions de-
scribed for the CD changer also apply for
the playback of CDs with MP3 files. Keep
in mind that the single CD player in the au-
dio system unit is not able to read CDs with
MP3 files.The first 99 tracks on the CD, including
tracks in subdirectories, are recognized
and played. Any additional tracks will not
be played.
Operating the single CD player in the
audio system unit
Loading a CD
The single CD player in the audio system
unit has capacity for one CD. The CD slot
for loading the drive is located underneath
the soft keys.
Make sure the system is switched on.
Insert CD into CD slot. The label side of
the CD must face upwards.
The system automatically pulls the CD
into the CD slot. The audio CD begins
to play.
MPEG1
Audio Layer 344.1 kHz, 48 kHz,
32 kHz
MPEG2
Audio Layer 322.5 kHz, 24 kHz,
16 kHz
MPEG 2.5
Audio Layer 311.025 kHz,
12 kHz, 8 kHz
WMA32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz
iOnly use MP3 tracks with a bite rate of
128 kBit/s or higher and with the specified sam-
pling rates.
The use of rates other than those specified may
lead to noticeably inferior sound quality.
iDue to the branched data structure, play-
back of the first track may be delayed slightly.
iKeep in mind that the single CD player in the
audio system unit is not able to play CDs with
MP3 files.


233 Controls in detail
Audio system
Pu sh m ag azi ne i nto CD cha nge r*2 in
the direction of arrow and close sliding
door.
Playing CDs
Single CD player in the audio unit
Pressi button.
CD 0 will appear in the upper left-hand
corner of the display.
The CD will resume playback at the point
where it was switched off.
CD changer*
Press Q button.
CD and the selected magazine slot num-
ber appear in the upper left-hand cor-
ner of the display.
If you have not removed a CD since the last
time the CD audio source was activated,
the last CD listened to will begin to play at
the point where it was switched off.After the last track on a CD has finished,
the next CD is automatically played.
Playing tracks
You have the following options:

Audio system with CD changer*: se-
lecting CDs

Direct track entry

Track skip forward/reverse

Fast forward/reverse

Scan

Random tracks

Repeat trackSelecting CDs in the audio unit with CD
changer*
You can select from among the
inserted CDs with buttons
Rto6.
R = CD player in the audio unit
1to6 = CDs in the
CD changer*
The magazine slot number of the se-
lected CD appears next to
CD in the dis-
play, and the number of the currently
played track appears next to
TRACK.
iIf there is no CD in the selected magazine
slot,
NO CD appears in the display with the cor-
responding slot number.

497 Index
A
ABS 29, 90
Malfunction indicator lamp 378
Messages in display 394
Accelerator position,
automatic transmission 176
Accessory weight 358
Accident 58
Active head restraints 81
Resetting 440
Air bags 65
Children 83
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 76
Front side impact air bags 70
Front, Driver 70
Front, Passenger 70
Head-thorax 71
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 72
Rear side impact air bags* 70
Rear side-impact* 72
Safety guidelines 68
Window curtain 70
Air conditioning refrigerant 491Air conditioning system
see Climate control system
Air conditioning, Cooling 198, 210
Air distribution 194, 205
Air pressure see Tires, Inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 196, 207
Air vents 199, 212
Air volume 194, 206
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt
(vehicle tool kit) 422, 460, 461
AMG menu (CLK 63 AMG only) 148
Lap analysis 151
Overall analysis 150
RACETIMER 149
Vehicle supply voltage 148
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 494, 495
Antiglare, Rear view mirror 185, 186
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems 97
Anti-theft alarm system 97
Immobilizer 97
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 287
Ashtrays 289
Aspect ratio 358ATF 327
AUDIO menu 151
CD player (CD, MP3-CD) 152
Radio station 151
Radio station (satellite*) 152
Search function 165
Audio system 213
Button and soft key operation 216
CD changer* 232
CD operation 229
Emergency calls "911" 248
MP3 230
Operating and display elements 214
Operating audio system 213
Operating safety 213
Radio operation 221
Sound system* 213, 217
Switching on/off 216
Telephone* operation 213, 236
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirror 186
Automatic central locking,
Control system 118, 166
Automatic climate control
see Climate control system
Automatic headlamp mode see Headlamps

499 Index
C
California retail buyers and
lessees, Important notice for 11
Call priority (Tele Aid) 300
Can holder see Cup holder
Capacities and
recommended fuels/lubricants 489
Cargo area see Trunk
Cargo tie-down rings 284
Carpets, cleaning 375
Catalytic converter 318
CD changer* 229
MP3 230
CD player 229
Control system 152
Center console 31
Lower part 32
Upper part 31
Central locking
Automatic 118, 166
Locking/unlocking from inside 119
Central locking switch 119
Certification label 478
Certification label, examples 478
Charcoal filter 209Checking tire pressure electronically
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS), (USA only) 344
Children in the vehicle 83
Air bags 83
Blocking
rear side window operation 88
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 76
Infant and
child restraint systems 77, 83, 86
LATCH-type child seat anchors 87
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 72
Cigarette lighter 290
Climate control
see Climate control system
Climate control system
Air conditioning refrigerant 491
Air conditioning, Cooling 198, 210
Air distribution 194, 205
Air recirculation mode 196, 207
Air vents 199, 212
Air volume 194, 195, 206
Charcoal filter 209Control panel,
Automatic climate control 201
Deactivating/Reactivating 193, 203
Defogging 206
Defrosting 206
Defrosting, rear window 189
Front defroster 195
MAXCOOL 207
Residual engine heat
and ventilation* (REST*) 211
Temperature 194, 204
Clock 29, 140, 160
Setting time 160
Cockpit 26
Cold tire inflation pressure 358
Collapsible wheel chock 422, 424
COMAND* see separate
COMAND operating instructions
Combination switch 55, 133
Control system 141
Functions 143, 145
Multifunction display 141
Multifunction steering wheel 142
Resetting to factory default 155