key MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS 2007 Repair Manual

204 Controls in detail
Audio system
Program categories
The channels are categorized. Categories
allow you to tune to stations broadcasting
a certain type of program (category mode)
(
page 206).Calling up the SAT main menu
Press SAT soft key.
SAT is displayed in the upper left-hand
corner of the display.
Prior to activation of the satellite radio
service (
page 204).
After activation of satellite radio
service (
page 205).
Prior to activation of the satellite radio
service
The telephone number of the SIRIUS
Service Center (888-539-7474) is
displayed.
iAdditional satellite radio equipment and a
subscription to a satellite radio service provider
are required for the satellite radio operation
described here.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for details and availability for your vehicle.
Note that categories and channels shown in
illustrations are dependent on programming
content delivered by the service provider.
Programming content is subject to change.
Therefore, channels and categories shown in
illustrations and descriptions contained in
this manual may differ from the channels and
categories delivered by the service provider.iSatellite radio service may be unavailable
or interrupted from time to time for a variety of
reasons, such as environmental or topographic
conditions and other things beyond the service
provider’s or our control. Service might also not
be available in certain places (e.g., in tunnels,
parking garages, or within or next to buildings) or
near other technologies.

205 Controls in detail
Audio system
Press ESN soft key.
The twelve-digit electronic serial
number (ESN) of the SAT tuner*
installed in your vehicle is displayed.
This information is required to call the
SIRIUS Service Center for an activation
request.
After activation of the satellite radio
service
The satellite radio main menu appears.
The radio station selected last is audible,
provided it can be received.The first channel 001 is called up and the
PTY system changes to All categories.
If no station can be received,
ACQUIRING
appears in the display.
If the Satellite radio service is not
activated,
ACQUIRING will also appear in the
radio display and
NO SAT will appear in the
multifunction display.Selecting a station
The following options are available:

Selecting a station using the selected
category (
page 206).

Tuning via station presets
(
page 205).

Tuning via scan search (page 207).

Tuning via manual channel input
(
page 206).

Tuning via the program category list
(
page 206).
Tuning via station presets
Ten satellite radio station presets are
available.
You can access the presets via number
keys.
iCredit card information may also be
required for your application.
The activation process takes approximately
5 to 10 minutes after calling the SIRIUS Service
Center.
iThe system will tune to a default station if no
station had been selected previously.

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Audio system
Accessing via number keys
Enter number of preset you wish to
select, e.g. 1.
The radio plays the station stored
under this number and the PTY function
changes to the category corresponding
to the station.
Tuning via manual channel input
Example: tuning in channel 16
Press *.
Input line appears in the main radio
menu.
Use number keys to enter desired
channel within 8 seconds,
e.g.16.
The system tunes to channel 16.
The station you have selected begins to
play.
Tuning via the program category list
The category list contains all currently
receivable categories of programs. It is
arranged alphabetically.

Selecting a category
Press PTY soft key.
The current PTY category of the
station is displayed.
Press <<< or >>> soft key.
This switches between the
individual categories.
When changing the category, the
channel selected last in the new
category becomes audible.
iYou can only enter available channel
numbers.

207 Controls in detail
Audio system
The system will automatically switch to
a station of the selected category if the
currently selected station is not of the
selected category. Otherwise, the
currently selected station remains
tuned.

Tuning a station within the selected
category
The channels identified for the
currently selected category are
arranged numerically. Only one entry is
visible at a time.
PressGorHbutton briefly.
The next station within the category
is started.
or
Press and hold
GorHbutton for approxi-
mately 3 seconds until desired
station has been reached.Tuning via scan search
Scan search is characterized as follows:

Scan search plays a channel for
approximately 8 seconds and then
skips to the next channel within the
current category.

Scan search can be terminated
manually.
Press SC soft key.
The search starts.
SC appears in the
display.
Press SC soft key again.
The search stops.Obtaining additional text information
Additional text information (artist, title)
related to the current channel can be
displayed.
Press INF soft key.
The title being played is displayed.
Press INF soft key again.
The name of the artist performing the
title being played is displayed.
iIf a button is not pressed within 4 seconds,
the radio will return to the standard display.

208 Controls in detail
Audio system
Storing stations
Tune in desired station.
Press and hold desired station
button1 to R until a brief signal
tone is heard.
The frequency is stored on the selected
station button.
The radio saves the current station at
the memory preset selected. The
memory preset selected appears in the
status line, e.g. S3.Calling up the ESN information menu
Press INF soft key.
Press ESN soft key.
The twelve-digit electronic serial
number (ESN) of the SAT tuner*
installed in your vehicle is displayed.
Press RET soft key to exit the menu.
CD mode
Safety precautions
iThere are ten presets available.
An existing entry is overwritten in the memory
list when a new entry is given.
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 service work
which may be necessary performed only by
qualified personnel.

212 Controls in detail
Audio system
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.Ejecting a CD
Make sure the system is switched on.
Press gbutton.
The system ejects the CD.
Remove CD0
will appear in the display.
Remove CD from slot.
With the CD removed,
NO CD will appear
in the display.Operational readiness of CD changer*
If a CD changer has been installed in the
vehicle, it can be operated from the front
control panel of the audio system.
The CD changer is located in the glove box.
1CD loading slot
2Magazine slot button
A magazine is integrated into the CD
changer as a fixed element. It holds a
maximum of six CDs.
The CD changer features six magazine slot
buttons2 for controlling the loading
procedure.
!If a CD is already loaded, it must be ejected
before inserting a new CD. Inserting a second
CD in the slot with another CD still loaded will
cause damage to the CD drive not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
iIf a CD has been inserted incorrectly or
cannot be read,
WRONG CD0 will appear in the
display.
iIf you do not take the CD out of the CD slot
within approximately 15 seconds, the system
automatically pulls the CD back in and plays it.
If a CD is pulled back in, press gbutton, the
CD will then be ejected.

217 Controls in detail
Audio system
Direct track entry
You can make a direct selection from
among the tracks on a CD.
Press * button.
Enter track number using buttons 1
to R.
The number of the track being played
appears next to
TRACK in the display.
You can only enter available track
numbers.Skipping tracks forward/backward

Skipping tracks forward
PressHbutton briefly.
The next track will be played.

Skipping tracks backward
PressGbutton briefly.
If the track has been playing for
more than 10 seconds, the unit
skips back to the beginning of the
track currently playing. If less than
10 seconds have been played, the
unit skips back to the beginning of
the previous track.
Pressing theGorHbutton
repeatedly will result in multiple tracks
being skipped.Fast forward/reverse

Fast forward
Press and holdHbutton until
desired point has been reached.

Reverse
Press and holdGbutton until
desired point has been reached.
Scan

Starting scan
Press SC soft key.
SC will appear in the display.
Each track on the current CD will
be played for approximately
8 seconds in ascending order.

Ending scan
Press SC soft key orGorH.
iThe track number and the relative time of
the track is shown in the display during the
search.

218 Controls in detail
Audio system
Random play
The random function (RDM) plays the
tracks of the current CD in random order.

Switching on random
Press RDM soft key.
RDM appears in the display.
A randomly selected track is
played.

Switching off random
Press RDM soft key again.Repeat
The track being played is repeated until the
repeat function (RPT) is switched off.

Switching on repeat
Press RPT soft key.
RPT appears in the display.

Switching off repeat
Press RPT soft key again.Pause function
The CD changer mode is interrupted by an
incoming call on the telephone*
(
page 224).

Switching on pause function
PressFbutton.
The CD changer mode is
interrupted and
PAUSE appears in
the display.

Switching off pause function
PressFbutton.
The CD changer mode is active
again.
iWhen you start the RDM function, the RPT
function is automatically switched off.iWhen you start the RPT function, the RDM
function is automatically switched off.

219 Controls in detail
Audio system
Track and time display
Press T soft key.
The number of the track being played
and the elapsed playing time appear in
the display.
Press T soft key again.
The total number of tracks and the total
playing time of the CD appear in the
display.
Press T soft key.
The standard CD playback menu
appears in the display.
GSM network phones
Using your Mercedes-Benz specified
mobile telephone*, a number of functions
and operating steps can be performed and
displayed in the audio system display.
Warning!G
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
recommend that you pull over to a safe
location and stop before placing or taking a
telephone call. If you choose to use the
telephone
1 while driving, please use the
hands-free device and only use the tele-
phone when weather, road, and traffic
conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular telephone while driving a
vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just
30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your
vehicle is covering a distance of
44 feet (approximately 14 m) every second.
1Observe all legal requirements.

220 Controls in detail
Audio system
Further operating instructions not covered
here can be found in the operating instruc-
tions for the multifunction steering wheel
and the mobile telephone*.
If your audio system is set up for telephone
operation, the tsymbol will appear in
the display.
When you insert your Mercedes-Benz
specified mobile telephone* into the
telephone cradle, you will be prompted to
enter your PIN for 30 seconds
(
page 220). This display disappears
when you press any button.
When your mobile telephone* is inserted
into the telephone cradle, you will see the
reception strength in the upper right-hand
corner of the display.Switching on the telephone
Switching on the telephone
Pressh button.
If the telephone was previously
switched off,
PROCESSING appears in
the display and you will then be
prompted to enter your PIN.
Switching off the telephone
Pressh button for approximately
3 seconds.
PROCESSING appears in the display until
the telephone is off. Afterward,
PHONE OFF appears in the display.PIN entry
Enter PIN number using buttons 1
to R.
If necessary, correct number entered
with the
CLR soft key. Press soft key
briefly to delete the last digit entered;
press soft key and hold to delete the
complete number.
Press OK soft key after entering correct
PIN.
READY or ROAMING will appear in the
display.
iIf the PIN is entered incorrectly three times,
NEED PUK will appear in the display. Enter PUK
via your telephone. Please refer to the separate
telephone operating instructions for more
information.