phone MERCEDES-BENZ CLK550 COUPE 2007 C209 Owner's Guide

241 Controls in detail
Audio system
Redial
If the number you have dialed is busy, you
can again place calls to the last ten tele-
phone numbers dialed using the redial
function.

Manual redial
Press s button.
The telephone number last dialed
will appear in the display.
Select desired telephone number
with button ‚orƒ.
The letter
L and the number of the
memory position appears in the
left-hand corner of the display. The
numbers are stored in the order of
the calls made.
When you have selected a number,
press s button.
The call will be made.Accepting an incoming call
If the telephone is active in the background
(reception symbol is visible in the display),
the audio source is muted when an incom-
ing call is received. A ringing tone can be
heard and the caller’s telephone number,
or the name under which the telephone
number has been saved in the telephone
book, appears in the display. If the caller’s
number is not relayed,
CALL will appear in
the display.
Press s button.
The call is accepted.
Muting a call
It is possible to mute a call; the caller is
then no longer able to hear you.

Mute on
PressMUT soft key.
MIC MUTE will appear in the display.

Mute off
PressMUT soft key again.
iIf you have activated the automatic redial
function on your mobile phone, the number of
the person being called is automatically redialed
after a short waiting period if there is a busy sig-
nal.
Refer to the separate operating instructions for
the mobile phone.

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Audio system
Terminating a call
Press t button.
The current call is terminated and the
muted audio source becomes active
again.
Accepting a second incoming call
If you receive another call during an al-
ready active call, you can accept the sec-
ond call and switch between the two.

Accepting a second call
Place new call by entering tele-
phone number manually.
You are connected to the second
caller; the first caller is kept on hold.

Switching between calls
Press s button.
This switches between the calls.
The non-active call is kept on hold.

Terminating a call
Press t button.
The current call is terminated. The
connection to the caller previously
kept on hold is also interrupted;
however, reconnection is indicated
by an acoustic signal.
Placing a second call
If you wish to place another call during an
already active call, you can place the sec-
ond call and switch between the callers or
combine them into one call. Note that this
feature is dependent on availability from
your mobile phone service provider.

Placing a second call
Place a new call by entering tele-
phone number manually.
Press s button.
You are connected to the second
caller; the first caller is kept on
hold.

Terminating a call
Press t button.
The current call is terminated. The
connection to the caller previously
kept on hold is also interrupted;
however, reconnection is indicated
by an acoustic signal.

Combining two calls
Press s button.
The calls are combined into one
call.

Terminating a combined call
Press t button.
The connection to both callers is
terminated.
iYou will be notified of the second call acous-
tically, but you will not see this in the display.

243 Controls in detail
Audio system
Emergency calls “911”
The following describes how to dial a “911”
emergency call using the audio system
head unit when a Mercedes-Benz specified
mobile phone* is inserted in the phone
cradle*. Unless otherwise specified, the
descriptions refer to the audio system
head unit.
Consult the separate telephone operating
instructions that came with your mobile
phone* for information on how to place a
“911” emergency call on the mobile
phone*. The following conditions must be met for a
“911” emergency call:

Telephone must be switched on.

The corresponding mobile communica-
tions network must be available.
If you cannot make an emergency call, you
will have to initiate rescue measures your-
self. GSM network phones
Placing a “911” emergency call using
audio head unit with the phone lockedPress hbutton to switch to tele-
phone operation.
PIN? appears in the audio display.
Enter 911 using the number keypad on
the audio head unit.
Press OK soft key or sbutton for
dialing to begin.
DIALING appears in the audio display
while the telephone establishes the
connection.
Wait until the emergency call center
answers, then describe the emergency. Warning!G
The “911” emergency call system is a public
service. Using it without due cause is a crim-
inal offense.
iEmergency calls may not be possible with all
telephone networks or if certain network servic-
es and/or telephone functions are active. Check
with your local service providers.

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Audio system
Placing a “911” emergency call using
audio head unit with the phone un-
locked
Press hbutton to switch to tele-
phone operation.
Enter 911 using the number keypad on
the audio head unit.
Press sbutton for dialing to begin.
DIALING appears in the audio display
while the telephone establishes the
connection.
Wait until the emergency call center
answers, then describe the emergency. TDMA/CDMA network phones
Placing a “911” emergency call using
audio head unit with the phone locked
Press hbutton to switch to tele-
phone operation.
CODE? appears in the audio display.
Enter 911 using the number keypad on
the audio head unit.
Press OK soft key or sbutton for di-
aling to begin.
DIALING appears in the audio display
while the telephone establishes the
connection.
Wait until the emergency call center
answers, then describe the emergency. Placing a “911” emergency call using
audio head unit with the phone un-
locked
Press hbutton to switch to tele-
phone operation.
Enter 911 using the number keypad on
the audio head unit.
Press sbutton for dialing to begin.
DIALING appears in the audio display
while the telephone establishes the
connection.
Wait until the emergency call center
answers, then describe the emergency.
iIf no SIM card is in the mobile phone, NO
SERVICE
appears in the audio display. In that
case, you only can make an emergency call on
the mobile phone itself, without the use of the
head unit.

270 Controls in detail
Useful features
Center armrest
The compartment in the center armrest
contains a cup holder and the telephone*
compartment.
1Cover
2Telephone* compartment
3Cup holder1Cover
Opening compartment
Slide cover1 in direction of arrow.
Closing compartment
Slide cover1 back.
Opening telephone compartment
Slide cover1 in direction of arrow and
open it fully.
Closing telephone compartment
Slide cover1 back.
Warning!G
The parcel net is intended for storing
light-weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
parcel net. In an accident, during hard brak-
ing, or sudden maneuvers, they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injury to vehicle occupants.
The parcel net cannot protect transported
goods in the event of an accident.
iThe Roadside Assistance button •
(
page 282) and the Information button¡
(
page 283) are located below the cover1.

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Useful features
Telephone*
Radio transmitters, such as a portable tele-
phone or a citizens band unit, should only
be used inside the vehicle if they are con-
nected to an antenna that is installed on
the outside of the vehicle.
The external antenna must be approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Please contact an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center for informa-
tion on the installation of an approved
external antenna. Refer to the radio trans-
mitter operation instructions regarding use
of an external antenna.When the mobile phone is inserted in the
cradle, you can operate the telephone us-
ing the following devices:

mobile phone keypad

COMAND* (see separate operating in-
structions)

buttonss andt on the multi-
function steering wheel (
page 142)

audio system (page 230)
Warning!G
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 a malfunc-
tion of the vehicle’s electronic system, pos-
sibly resulting in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
Warning!G
Please do not forget that your primary re-
sponsibility is to drive the vehicle. 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 rec-
ommend that you pull over to a safe location
and stop before placing or taking a tele-
phone call.
If you choose to use the telephone
1 while
driving, please use the hands-free device
and only use the telephone when road,
weather and traffic conditions permit. Some
jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a
mobile telephone while driving a vehicle.
Only operate the COMAND*
1 if road, weath-
er and traffic conditions permit.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate-
ly 14 m) every second.
1Observe all legal requirements.
iVarious mobile phone cradles can be in-
stalled in the front center armrest, see separate
installation instructions for the mobile phone
cradle. These mobile phone cradles can be ob-
tained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter.
The functions and services available to you while
using the mobile phone depend on your service
provider and the type of mobile phone you are
using. See also separate operating manual for in-
structions on how to use your mobile phone.

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Useful features
Please note that these functions are only
available with Mercedes-Benz approved
mobile phones. Please contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for in-
formation on features available for your
mobile phone of choice.
The cradle is located in the front center
armrest.
Open telephone compartment
(
page 270).
Inserting mobile phone in mobile phone
cradle
Once the mobile phone has been inserted
in the mobile phone cradle, you have to
use the hands-free device to respond dur-
ing phone calls.
If applicable, remove the cover for the
external antenna connection from the
back of the mobile phone and store it in
a s a f e p l a c e . B e s u r e t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e
mobile phone’s operating instructions
as well.
Example illustration
1Insert the mobile phone
2Connector contact
3Mobile phone cradle
Slide the lower end of the mobile phone
into connector contact 2 on
cradle3.
Push the top of the mobile phone in di-
rection of arrow 1, until the lug on the
mobile phone release button engages.
The mobile phone is connected to the
network via the external antenna.
The mobile phone is linked to the
hands-free device and the multifunc-
tion steering wheel.
The battery is charged depending on its
charge status and the position of the
SmartKey in the starter switch. The
charge procedure will be indicated in
the mobile phone’s display.
You can place or receive phone calls. You
can control other functions of the mobile
phone via the control system
(
page 165), audio system (page 230),
COMAND* (see separate operating
instructions).
!Do not try to remove the mobile phone along
with the cradle. You could otherwise damage the
mobile phone cradle.
iWhen you take the SmartKey or SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* out of the starter switch, the
mobile phone remains switched on for approx.
10 minutes. If you place or receive a call during
this time, the mobile phone switches off
10 minutes after the call has been completed.

278 Controls in detail
Useful features
Removing mobile phone from mobile
phone cradle
Example illustration
1Release catch for mobile phone
2Mobile phone cradle
Press release catch in direction of
arrow1 and take mobile phone out of
mobile phone cradle2.Changing mobile phone cradle
If you require a different cradle for your
mobile phone, remove the present cradle
before installing a new one.
Removing an existing mobile phone cra-
dle
Example illustration
1To release the mobile phone cradle
2To remove the mobile phone cradle
3Mobile phone cradle
Press release button in direction of
arrow1 and take mobile phone
cradle3 out in direction of arrow2.Installing a different mobile phone cra-
dle
Example illustration
1Contact plate
2Recesses
3Mobile phone cradle
Insert mobile phone cradle3 into
recesses2 of contact plate1.
Push mobile phone cradle3 forward
until it engages.
iWhen using a flip-style mobile phone, open
flip top before removing from the cradle while a
call is connected. Otherwise, the call will be dis-
connected.

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Useful features
Emergency calls
An emergency call is initiated
automatically following an accident in
which the emergency tensioning devices
(ETDs) or air bags deploy.
An emergency call can also be initiated
manually by opening the cover next to the
interior rear view mirror labeled SOS, then
briefly pressing the button located under
the cover. See (
page 281) for
instructions on initiating an emergency call
manually.
Once the emergency call is in progress, the
indicator lamp in the SOS button will begin
to flash. The message
Connecting call
appears in the multifunction display and
the audio system is muted. When the
connection is established, the message
Call connected appears in the multifunc-
tion display. All information relevant to the
emergency, such as the location of the
vehicle (determined by the GPS satellite
location system), vehicle model, identifica-
tion number and color are generated.A voice connection between the Response
Center and the occupants of the vehicle
will be established automatically soon af-
ter the emergency call has been initiated.
The Response Center will attempt to
determine more precisely the nature of the
emergency provided they can speak to an
occupant of the vehicle.
The Tele Aid system is available if

it has been activated and is
operational. Activation requires a
subscription for monitoring services,
connection and cellular air time

the relevant cellular phone network
and GPS signals are available and pass
the information on to the Response
Center
Warning!G
If the indicator lamps in the SOS button, in
the Roadside Assistance button and/or in
the Information button remain illuminated
constantly in red and/or message
Tele Aid inoperative is displayed in the
multifunction display after the system
self-check, a malfunction in the system has
been detected.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as
expected. Have the system checked at the
nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
iLocation of the vehicle on a map is only pos-
sible if the vehicle is able to receive signals from
the GPS satellite network and pass the informa-
tion on to the Response Center.

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Useful features
Initiating an emergency call manually
1Cover
2SOS button
Briefly press on cover1.
The cover will open.
Press SOS button2 briefly.
The indicator lamp in SOS button2
will flash until the emergency call is
concluded.
Wait for a voice connection to the
Response Center.
Close cover1 after the emergency
call is concluded.
Warning!G
If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is
flashing continuously and there was no
voice connection to the Response Center
established, then the Tele Aid system could
not initiate an emergency call (e.g. the rele-
vant cellular phone network is not available).
The message
Call failed appears in the
multifunction display for approximately
ten seconds.
Should this occur, assistance must be
summoned by other means.
Warning!G
If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the
vehicle (e.g. smoke or fire in the vehicle,
vehicle in a dangerous road location), please
do not wait for voice contact after you have
pressed the emergency button. Carefully
leave the vehicle and move to a safe loca-
tion. The Response Center will automatically
contact local emergency officials with the
vehicle’s approximate location if they
receive an automatic SOS signal and cannot
make voice contact with the vehicle
occupants.