CD player MERCEDES-BENZ E350 2006 W211 Owner's Manual

153 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
3Automatic transmission program mode
4Main odometer
5Current gear selector lever position
Above illustration shows the standard
display.
For more information on menus displayed
in the multifunction display, see “Menus”
(page 156).
iThe displays for the audio systems (ra-
dio, CD player) 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, se-
lecting features through the multifunction
steering wheel should only be done by the
driver when traffic and road conditions per-
mit 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 (approximate-
ly 14 m) every second.

157 Controls in detail
Control system
Menus, submenus and functions
Menu1
Menu2
Menu3
Menu4
Standard display
AUDIO
NAV*
Distronic*
(page 159)
(page 159)
(page 161)
(page 161)
Commands/submenusDigital speedometer
Select radio station
Show route guidance instruc-
tions, current direction trav-
eled
Call up settings
Call up maintenance system
display
Operate CD player
Check tire inflation pressure*Check engine oil level

159 Controls in detail
Control system
Standard display menu
Press buttonk orj repeatedly
to select the functions in the standard
display menu.
The following functions are available:
Display digital speedometer

Press button k orj repeatedly
until the digital speedometer appears
in the multifunction display.
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:Select radio station

Turn on COMAND and select radio. Re-
fer to separate COMAND operating in-
structions.

Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until you see the currently tuned sta-
tion in the multifunction display.
1Waveband setting
2Station frequency

Press buttonk orj repeatedly
until the desired station is found.
Function
Page
Calling up digital speedometer
159
Calling up maintenance service
indicator
360
Checking tire inflation pressure*
339
Checking engine oil level
321
Function
Page
Select radio station
159
Select satellite radio station*
160
Operate CD player
160

160 Controls in detailControl systemSelect satellite radio station*
(USA only)
The satellite radio is treated as a radio ap-
plication.
Select SAT radio with the correspond-
ing softkey 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.Operate the CD player

Turn on COMAND and select CD. Refer
to separate COMAND operating in-
structions.

Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until the settings for the CD currently
being played appear in the multifunc-
tion display.
1Current CD (for CD changer*)
2Current track

Press buttonk orj repeatedly
until the desired track is selected.
iYou can only store new stations using
the corresponding feature on the radio,
see separate operating instructions.
You can also operate the radio in the
usual manner.
iAdditional optional satellite radio
equipment and a subscription to satel-
lite radio service provider are required
for satellite radio operation. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
details and availability for your vehicle.
For more information, refer to separate
COMAND operating instructions.
iTo select a CD from the magazine,
press a number on the COMAND
system key pad located in the center
console.

502 Index
Gear shifting malfunctions 196
Kickdown 186
Kickdown, Manual shift program
E55AMG 195
Manual (One-touch) gearshifting 190
Manual shift program E 55 AMG 193
Shift program mode selector
switch 189
Shift program mode selector switch,
Manual shift program
E55AMG 193
Starting engine 50
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting
E55AMG 191
Winter program mode 189
B
Backrest 271
Seat 41
Seat, multicontour 134
Backup lamps
Messages in display 412
Replacing bulbs 433
Bar 354
BAS 94, 493Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 431, 432
Checking battery condition 110, 116
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing 431, 432
Checking battery condition 116
Batteries, Vehicle
Charging 452
Disconnecting 451
Installing 452
Jump starting 454
Messages in display 389, 398, 399
Reconnecting 453
Removing 452
Bead 354
Beverage holder see Cup holders
Bi-Xenon headlamps* see Headlamps
Bleeding the fuel system 449
Block heater* (Canada only) 359
Brake Assist System see BAS
Brake fluid
Checking 318
Messages in display 402Brake lamp
Cleaning lenses 367
Messages in display 412
Replacing bulbs 433
Brake pads
Message in display 400
Brakes 304
Warning lamp 376
Break-in period 302
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
C
CAC 493
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-
tant notice for 11
Can holder see Cup holders
CAN system 493
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 484
Cargo area see Trunk
Cargo tie-down rings 275
Carpets, cleaning 371
Catalytic converter 312
CD player 160