MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 1997 Complete Repair Manual
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 1997, Model line: ML430, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 1997Pages: 4133, PDF Size: 88.89 MB
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8
Placing a Call Using Hands Free Operation
Hands Free operation allows you to use the phone while it is docked in the cradle. The phone audio is projected through
your vehicle’s audio system speakers. The Hands Free microphone allows both driver and passenger to engage in the con-
versation.
Step
11 1 1
Prepare the phone for Hands Free use:
• Dock the phone. (See “Switching into Vehicular Mode” on page 5.)
• Ensure the flip is closed.
22 2 2
Dial the telephone number via the radio keypad or via voice command.
*
NN N N
oo o o
tt t t
ee e e
::: :
You can enter up to 32 digits.
* Not available on all models.
33 3 3
Press Send on the radio keypad or steering wheel, or speak the voice command: “Dial.”
*
If the network is busy, you hear a fast busy signal. Your phone automatically redials over the next four minutes. When the call
goes through, your phone rings one time and connects the call.
44 4 4
Begin your conversation.
55 5 5
To end the call, press the End key on the radio keypad, steering wheel, or voice activation stalk.
*
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9
Placing a Call Using Handset Operation
In handset operation, the cellular phone remains in the cradle, but the cradle is removed from the holder and the phone is
held to your ear with the flip open. In this mode, passengers in the vehicle are prevented from hearing the person on the
other end of the call.
Step
11 1 1
With the phone properly docked, dial the number you are calling.
NN N N
oo o o
tt t t
ee e e
::: :
You may also dial the number with the phone out of the cradle.
If your audio system is on when you make a call, it automatically mutes to allow the person you are calling to be heard.
22 2 2
Press the Send button on the phone, radio keypad, or steering wheel
*
to initiate the call.
* Not available on all models.
33 3 3
Remove the phone and cradle from the holder, lift the phone to your ear, and begin your conversation.
NN N N
oo o o
tt t t
ee e e
::: :
Your phone will display the In Use icon while the call is active.
44 4 4
When you are finished with the call, press
O
on the phone, head unit, or steering wheel.
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10
Answering a Call Using Hands Free Operation
NN N N
oo o o
tt t t
ee e e
::: :
If your phone is set to silent mode while it is docked, you will not hear a hands free ring tone when you receive a call.
Answering a Call Using Privacy Mode
Step
11 1 1
Prepare the phone for Hands Free use:
aa a a
Close the flip on the phone.
bb b b
Dock the phone. (See “Switching into Vehicular Mode” on page 5.)
22 2 2
Press Send on the radio keypad or steering wheel
*
to answer the call.
* Not available on all models.
33 3 3
Speak clearly in order for the Hands Free microphone to deliver your conversation.
44 4 4
After you finish your conversation, end the call by pressing the End key on the radio keypad or steering wheel.
*
Step
11 1 1
Remove the cradle from the holder.
22 2 2
Open the flip on your phone.
33 3 3
Lift the phone to your ear.
44 4 4
Begin speaking.
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11
Switching from Hands Free to Handset Operation
If you are using the phone in Hands Free operation and wish to switch to Handset operation:
Switching from Handset to Hands Free Operation
With the phone in the cradle, close the flip to switch the call from Handset to Hands Free mode.
Muting and Unmuting a Hands Free Call
To Mute
Press the mute key on the radio keypad.
To Unmute
Depress the mute key on the radio keypad.
Muting and Unmuting a Handset Call
To Mute
Press
MUTE
(+
).
This mutes the call so the other party cannot hear you speaking.
To Unmute
Press
UNMUTE
(+
).
Step
11 1 1
Open the flip on your phone.
22 2 2
Remove the phone and cradle from the holder.
33 3 3
Begin speaking.
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12
Entering and Exiting Vehicular Mode During a Call
To Continue a Call While Leaving the Vehicle
You can now continue your conversation outside the vehicle.
NN N N
oo o o
tt t t
ee e e
::: :
The call will be disconnected if the phone and cradle are removed from the holder when the flip is closed.
To Continue a Call While Entering the Vehicle
NN N N
oo o o
tt t t
ee e e
::: :
Before attaching the phone and cradle to the holder, be sure the vehicle is ON.
When your phone is properly docked, your vehicle’s electrical system begins to recharge the phone’s battery. If the phone
is properly docked, the battery icon in the phone’s display will blink on and off.
Operation from the Radio
Features available through your vehicle’s radio controls include:
• Digit dialing (to dial any phone number)
• Memory scrolling (alpha or numeric)
Step
11 1 1
Open the flip.
22 2 2Remove the phone and cradle from the holder.
Step
11 1 1
Attach the phone and cradle to the holder.
22 2 2Ensure the vehicle is running before closing the flip.
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13 • Last 10 numbers dialed
• Unlock the phone system (using the first 3 digits of the phone’s 4-digit unlock code)
• Answer a call
• DTMF tone dialing during a call (for accessing voice mail, automated phone menus, etc.)
• Speed dialing, Turbo Dial
™
• Signal strength
• Call status information (in use, roaming, etc.)
• Automatic redial
• Phonebook editing
• Mobile Terminated SMS (Short Message System)
(SMS Messages can be received and displayed on the audio head units in Vehicular Mode but cannot be sent by the
head unit.)
• Caller ID
• Last number dialed from portable phone
• Incoming call list
*
• Pause & Variable Head Unit entry
(Pause and Variable characters can be entered from head unit by pressing * two or three times respectively.
Variable entry is only available through Privacy Mode.)
• Missed call message
*
These features are described in the user’s guide for your phone and in the radio manual.
* Not available on all models.
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14
Memory Download
The rad\fo cannot d\frectly access yo\br phone’s memory. Instead, \ft saves a synchron\fzed copy of the phone’s memory. Th\fs
synchron\fzat\fon process \fs performed a\btomat\fcally each t\fme the veh\fcle power \fs t\brned on and/or the phone \fs docked.
Unlock\fng the Phone \fn \nVeh\fcular Mode
Yo\br phone \bses the f\fr st three d\fg\fts of yo\br phone’s 4-d\fg\ft \bn\clo ck code \fn Veh\fc\blar Mode.
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Integrated V60 Digital Cellular Phone
In-Vehicle Operation Guide
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, New Jersey 07645
© 2001 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Technical Information
Order Number S-2790-02A
Printed in the USA
All illustrations and specifications contained in this folder
are based on the latest product information available at the
time of publication approval.
Mercedes-Benz reserves the right to make changes at any
time, without notice.6809437A95-O
10/01-RGC
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DCAG Ref. No.
This bulletin has been created and maintained in accordance with MBUSA-SLP 5.1, Document and Data Control, and
MBUSA-SLP 16.1, Control of Quality Records.
© 2002 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC All rights reserved. Reproduction or translation in whole
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. or in part is not permitted without authorization from the
Technical Information publisher. Printed in the USA.
www.MBUSA.com 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
ServiceDate:February 2002
Order No.:S-B-82.70/179A
Supersedes:S-B-82.70/179
Group:82
UPDATE:
SUBJECT:Programming corrections—boldfaced print, pages 2 and 3 (This bulletin supersedes
S-B-82.70/179 dated December 2001)
MODELS 129, 163, 170, 203, 208, 210, 215, 220, 230, 463
MODEL YEAR 2002/2003
V60 PORTABLE TELEPHONE PROGRAMMING
The following programming instructions are for the V60 portable telephone.
Questions concerning telephone selection in accordance with customer cellular carrier choice and/or
telephone programming should be addressed with the Mercedes-Benz/Motorola V60 Technical Hotline toll
free at 1-877-668-8600.
The programming sequence differs between a TDMA telephone and a CDMA telephone.
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S-B-82.70/179A February 20022 TDMA PROGRAMMING
1. Obtain the following information from the cellular carrier before beginning the programming sequence:
• Cellular telephone number: __ __ __ - __ __ __ - __ __ __ __
• Carrier system I.D.: __ __ __ __ __ (I.D. number will be 1 to 5 digits)
2. Obtain the telephone security code from the customer. In a new telephone, it is set to 000000.
• Telephone security code: __ __ __ __ __ __ (Default is all zeros)
3. Program as follows:
StepToPress (Input)Phone Displays
1Enter Programming
ModePress: #, Carrier System I.D., #, *,
“SEND”Enter Security Code
_ _ _ _ _ _
2 Enter Security CodePress: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 and select
“OK” (This is the factory default
code)ESN (Hex)
3 Enter Phone NumberScroll down to MIN: --- --- --- ----
and insert the ten digit MIN
through the keypad and select
“OK” (MIN is the customer’s
cellular number)IMSI
4Finalizing
ProgrammingSelect “DONE” (The handset
display will turn off temporarily)Main Menu
Note: The telephone will display “Try Again” if an entry error is made. Press “CLR” to erase the
message/incorrect digits or press and hold “CLR” to clear all digits and then enter the correct number
and press “SEND.”
4. The telephone will power off after the “NAM Program Begins” message displays. W hen the telephone is
powered up again, it will search for the network and be ready for use.