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The following information is displayed in the
status bar:
R
Bluetooth ®
device name of the connected
mobile phone, in this case: blue_mobile.
R Mobile phone network signal strength
r. This information will only be shown
with suitable mobile phones.
The bars indicate the current signal
strength of the mobile phone network for
reception. Optimum reception is indicated
by
all bars full. All bars empty indicates very
poor or no reception.
R Receiver symbol 6 or ~. The
receiver symbol indicates whether a call is
being connected or is in progress:
~ - not active
R READY indicates that a call is possible.
R NO SERVICE indicates that the mobile
network is not available.
Setting transmit and receive volume i
These settings should normally not be
changed as the factory settings are
matched to most mobile phones. Find out
about

the optimum settings for your mobile
phone at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
i Changes may result in significant
impairments to the transmission quality.
These settings may not be changed during
an active phone call.
X % Q Phone Q Adjust Volume Q
Reception Volume or Transmission
Volume.
X Setting the volume: Press button 9
or :.
The volume bar moves up or down.
X Confirming selection: Press button 9. Emergency calls “911”
i The “911” emergency call system is a
public service. Using it without due cause
is a criminal offense.
i This function places a call to the local
“911” provider. It does not initiate a Tele
Aid call.
The following describes how to dial a “911”
emergency call using the audio system head
unit when a Mercedes-Benz specified mobile
phone is connected via the Bluetooth ®
interface to the audio system. Unless
otherwise

specified, the descriptions refer to
the audio system head unit.
Consult the separate mobile phone 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 via the audio system:
R Mobile phone must be switched on.
R The corresponding mobile
communications network must be
available.
i Emergency calls may not be possible with
all telephone networks or if certain network
services and/or telephone functions are
active. Check with your local service
providers and mobile phone instructions.
If you cannot make an emergency call, you
will have to initiate rescue measures yourself.
Placing a “911” emergency call using
audio control unit with the mobile
phone unlocked X
Press button % to switch to telephone
mode.
X Enter 911 using the number keypad on the
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X
Press button 6.
Connecting... appears in the audio
display
while the mobile phone establishes
the connection.
X Wait until the emergency call center
answers, then describe the emergency.
i Depending on the phone type, if no SIM
card is inserted in a GSM mobile phone or
if there is no service on a CDMA mobile
phone, NO SERVICE may appear in the
audio display. In that case, you only can
make an emergency call on the mobile
phone itself, without the use of the audio
control unit.
Placing

a “911” emergency call with the
mobile phone locked i
If
the mobile phone is locked, you only can
make an emergency call on the mobile
phone itself, without the use of the audio
control unit. Phone book
You
can save telephone numbers in the audio
system’s phone book.
i These entries are retained even if you use
the audio system with another mobile
phone. You should delete these entries
before handing over or selling your vehicle.
Receiving business cards (vCards) You can import business cards (vCards) from
external Bluetooth
®
phones into your audio
system’s phone book. To do this:
R Bluetooth ®


must be activated on the audio
system and on the external Bluetooth ®
phone (see the operating instructions of
the mobile phone).
R The external Bluetooth ®
phone must be
able to send vCards via Bluetooth ®
(see the operating instructions of the mobile
phone).
R The external Bluetooth ®
phone in the
vehicle must be switched on and
authorized.
i If you switch to a different mode while
vCards are being received (e.g., press
button $), reception of vCards will be
aborted.
X % Q Phone Q Download
Contacts.
X Press button 9 to confirm.
X Importing: Start the data transfer on the
external Bluetooth ®
phone (“Export
business

cards (vCards)”, see the operating
instructions of the mobile phone).
The audio system imports the data for the
business cards and displays the number of
business cards received.
i Select Back,

press button k or switch
to a different mode to abort reception.
X Aborting reception: Press 9.
or
X Press button k.
Deleting external Data X
% Q Phone Q Delete Contacts.
A
prompt appears asking whether the data
should be deleted.
X Select Yes or No.
If
you select Yes all personal data are then
deleted from the phone book.
Opening the phone book X
% Q Name.
Entries in the phone book are displayed in
alphabetical order. The search speller is
active when more multiple entries are
available. The search speller appears on
the lower edge of the display.
You can use the search speller to reduce the
number of entries you need to make. Audio system
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Symbol
G indicates that an entry contains
more than one phone number. You can select
these subentries ( Y page 155).
X Closing phone book: Press button k.
X Switching from the search speller to
the list: Press button 9 repeatedly.
X Switching from the list to the search
speller: Press button k.
Selecting an entry Selecting via search speller
X
If necessary, switch from the list to the
search speller.
X Switching search speller character
set: Select C.
Depending on the previous setting, this
switches the search speller to letters with
special characters or numbers with special
characters.
X Entering characters: Press button =
or ; to select the characters for the
required entry.
The first letters you enter determine the
first letters of the name you are looking for.
X Press button 9 to confirm.
The first entry containing the selected
initial letters is highlighted in the list. If
there are a number of similar entries, the
next different character is displayed. Example: In the example, the first letters of the names
Fisher, Bob and Fisher, Kim are the
same. The first possible distinct letter is the
B or the K.
Therefore,
B and K are offered as possibilities.
X Select the characters for the required entry
one after another.
As soon as the selection has been
narrowed down to a single entry, the audio
system will switch to the list automatically.
X Deleting an individual character: Select
2 and briefly press 9.
or
X Press button 2.
After entering each character or after each
deletion of a character, the closest
matching entry is given at the top of the list.
X Deleting an entire entry: Select 2 and
press and hold 9 until the entire entry has
been deleted.
or
X Press and hold button 2 until the entire
entry has been deleted.
X Ending search: Switch from the search
speller to the list.
The top list entry is highlighted
automatically.
Selecting via list
X If necessary, switch from the search speller
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Phone book list
Entries with symbol :G have additional
options available, e.g. more phone numbers.
X
Press button 9 or : until the desired
entry is highlighted.
X Press 9 to confirm and a call will be
initiated.
Selecting subentries
X Select an entry with the symbol G from
the list and press button 9.
Symbol G changes to I and the
subentries appear. :
Phone book entry with subentries
X Press button 9 or : until the desired
subentry is highlighted.
X Press button 9 to confirm and a call will
be initiated. Depending on the mobile phone and the
entries in the mobile phone book, the phone
numbers are assigned to categories. The
categories are indicated by category
symbols. Number category Display
Not classified °
Home @
Work \
Phone category Display
Not classified °
Mobile ¢
Car ^
Pager ï
Displaying details on an entry
The audio system can also fully display an
abbreviated entry.
X
Select entry.
X Select Options Q Details.
A screen with the details of the selected
entry appears.
X Closing details screen: Press button
= or ; until the desired entry is
highlighted.
Deleting entry X
Select entry.
X Select Options Q Delete.
You will be prompted to confirm that you
really want to delete the entry.
X Select Yes or No.
If you select Yes the actual entry is deleted
from the phone book. Audio system
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Call lists
The audio system displays the calls received
(including missed calls) or made during phone
mode in their own lists.
i The particular menu item can only be
selected if calls have already been received
or made from audio system.
Displaying missed calls in the audio system
display is not possible with all mobile
phones.
The control system displays the list of
dialed numbers in the multifunction
display.
i The audio system’s call lists are not
synchronized with the call lists on your
mobile phone. If you make a call from your
mobile phone and only use the audio
system’s hands-free device, these calls will
not be listed.
Calling up the list X
% Q Call Lists.
X Select Calls Received or Calls
Dialed.
The appropriate list appears.
i If there is a symbol with a telephone
receiver in front of the phone number or the
name, then you have missed this call (e.g.
in the highlighted line of the following
figure). X
Press button 9 or : until the desired
entry is highlighted.
X Initiating call: Press button 9 or 6.
X To close the lists: Press button k. Deleting call lists i
The saved call lists are retained in the
audio system, even if you use the audio
system with another mobile phone. For this
reason you should delete any call lists
before handing over or selling the vehicle.
X In the phone main menu select Call
Lists.
X Select Delete Call Lists.
You will be prompted to confirm that you
really want to delete the entry. The
question Do you want to delete the
call lists appears in the display.
X Select Yes or No.
X Press button 9 to confirm.
If you select Yes both lists are deleted. Making calls
X Press button % on the audio control unit
to call up the telephone mode.
When the mobile phone is ready for
operation, the display will look similar like
this: Initiating an outgoing call
Entering phone number via the audio
control unit
You can enter numbers and special
characters via the telephone keypad.
X
Entering: Use x to s, m and
l to enter characters.
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X
Selecting a call: Press button 9
or : until the desired entry is
highlighted.
X Initiating call: Press button 9 or 6.
Aborting dial or ending a call X
% Q ¢ and press button 9.
or
X Press button ~ on the audio control unit
or on the multifunction steering wheel.
Rejecting or accepting calls You will be notified of an incoming call by the
ringing tone and a message on the display.
i
Depending on the mobile phone you are
using, the audio system’s ringing tone may
differ from the one you have set on your
mobile phone. You may hear
R the ringing tone set on the mobile phone
R the audio system’s preset ringing tone
R the audio system’s preset ringing tone
and the ringing tone set on the mobile
phone
If the caller’s name and number are among
the entries in the audio system’s phone book
and the caller has not withheld this
information, it will appear on the display. If
the caller withholds this information, you will
see: X
Accepting: Press button 6 on audio
control unit or on the multifunction steering
wheel.
or
X Press button 9.
X Rejecting: Press button ~ on audio
control unit.
or
X Press button = to select Reject, and
press button 9 to confirm.
The call is rejected.
If you have accepted the call using the audio
control unit or the multifunction steering
wheel, the call will be conducted via the
hands-free system. The volume of the call can
be adjusted ( Y page 117).
Further operating functions can be found in
the “Functions during a single-call” section
(Y page 158).
You can also accept a call if the audio display
is showing a screen other than the telephone
mode screen. After accepting the call, the
display switches to the phone display. Once
the call is over, the display for the previous
mode will appear again. Functions during a single call
Switching hands-free microphone on or
off The menu bar changes when you make or
receive a call. Instead of the Call Lists
menu item, Mic Off or Mic On will appear.
X
Switching off: Select Mic Off.
The following message will flash up on the
display: The microphone is off.
When the microphone is switched off the
symbol Q appears in the main area.
X Switching on: Select Mic On.
The following message will flash up on the
display: The microphone is on.
The microphone is switched on and the
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You can also switch the microphone on or
off by pressing button 8.
Sending DTMF tones i
This function is not possible with all
mobile phones.
Answering

machines or other devices can be
controlled via DTMF tones, e.g. for remote
query functions.
X Transmitting individual characters:
During a call select the required
characters.
or
X Press the corresponding button on the
audio control unit.
Every selected character is transmitted
immediately.
X Transmitting a phone number of a
phone book entry as a sequence of
characters: Select Name.
X Select the desired phone book entry.
The entry is transmitted immediately as a
sequence of characters.
X Switching back to call display: Select
Back. Driving systems
Introduction
The
cruise control driving system is described
on the following pages.
The driving safety systems ABS, BAS and
ESP ®
are described in the “Safety and
security” section (Y page 47). Cruise control
The cruise control maintains the speed you
set for your vehicle automatically.
The

use of the cruise control is recommended
for driving at a constant speed for extended
periods of time. The currently set speed or last set speed
(“Resume” function) appears in the status
indicator of the multifunction display:
R
USA only: e.g. CRUISE 55 Miles
R Canada only: e.g. ¯ 90 Km/h G
Warning!
The cruise control is a convenience system
designed to assist the driver during vehicle
operation. The driver is and must always
remain responsible for the vehicle’s speed
and for safe brake operation.
Only

use the cruise control if the road, traffic,
and weather conditions make it advisable to
travel at a constant speed.
R The use of the cruise control can be
dangerous on winding roads or in heavy
traffic because conditions do not allow safe
driving at a constant speed.
R The use of the cruise control can be
dangerous on slippery roads. Rapid
changes in tire traction can result in wheel
spin and loss of control.
R Deactivate the cruise control when driving
in fog.
The “Resume” function should only be
operated if the driver is fully aware of the
previously set speed and wishes to resume
this particular preset speed. G
Warning!
When the cruise control is braking, the brake
pedal is retracted (i.e. depressed
automatically). The pedals’ range of motion
must not be impeded by any obstacles:
R Do not place any objects in the footwell.
R Make sure that the floormats and carpets
are securely in place.
R Do

not rest your foot underneath the brake
pedal, as it could otherwise be trapped.
You could otherwise cause an accident and
injure yourself and/or others. Driving systems
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Function Recommendation/Notes
5
Climate control on/
off i
Switch on/off the climate control
system. (Y page 165)
6
Temperature
control, passenger
side, raising i
Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22†). (Y page 166)
7
Rear window
defroster (Y page 170)
8
Air distribution (Y page 168)
9
Residual heat/
ventilation i
With
the engine turned off, it is possible
to continue to heat or ventilate the
interior. (Y page 169)
a
AC cooling on/off i
Switch on/off the air conditioning. (Y page 165)
b
Temperature
control, passenger
side, lowering i
Set the temperature to 72
‡ (22†). (Y page 166)
c
Display
d
Temperature
control,

driver’s side,
lowering i
Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22†). (Y page 166)
e
Air recirculation i
Only use this function for a short time,
e.g. in a tunnel. Otherwise, the windows
can fog up due to lack of fresh air. (Y page 169)
Notes on climate control system
The climate control system is operational
whenever the engine is running. You can
operate the climate control system in either
the automatic 9
or manual mode. The system
cools or heats the interior depending on the
selected interior temperature.
It can only function optimally when you are
driving with the windows and the retractable
hardtop closed.
Nearly

all dust particles, pollutants and odors
are filtered out before outside air enters the passenger compartment through the air
distribution system. G
Warning!
Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution)
may require replacement of the filter before
its

scheduled replacement interval. A clogged
filter will reduce the air volume to the interior
and the windows could fog up, impairing
visibility and endangering you and others.
Have a clogged filter replaced as soon as
possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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The cooling function switches off after a
short delay.
Activating Moist air can fog up the windows. You can
dehumidify the interior air with the air
conditioning.
X
Press button Á 10
/¿ 11
.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on. Automatic mode
The automatic mode is available in vehicles
with automatic climate control only.
When

operating the climate control system in
automatic mode, the interior air temperature,
air volume and air distribution are adjusted
automatically.
In automatic mode, cooling with
dehumidification is switched on. This function
can be switched off if necessary. G
Warning!
If you deactivate the air conditioning, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions

are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others.
X Set the desired temperature
(Y page 166).
X Activating: Press button Ã.
The
indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The air volume and air distribution are
adjusted automatically.
X Deactivating: Press button à again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
The air volume changes to level 2 and the
air distribution changes to Q. Setting the temperature
You can adjust the air temperature on each
side of the passenger compartment. You
should

raise or lower the temperature setting
in small increments, preferably starting at
72‡ (22†).
Climate control X
Increasing/decreasing: Turn
temperature control : and/or ?
(Y page 162) slightly clockwise or
counterclockwise.
Automatic climate control X
Increasing/decreasing: Press button
9
or : until the desired temperature
appears in display H (Y page 163). Adjusting air vents
G
Warning!
When operating the climate control, the air
that enters the passenger compartment
through the air vents can be very hot or very
cold

(depending on the set temperature). This
may cause burns or frostbite to unprotected
skin in the immediate area of the air vents.
Always keep sufficient distance between
unprotected parts of the body and the air
vents. If necessary, use the air distribution
adjustment to direct the air to air vents in the
vehicle interior that are not in the immediate
area of unprotected skin.
For best possible performance of the climate
control:
X Keep the air intake grille in front of the
windshield

free of snow, leaves, sticks, and
any other debris.
X Always keep all air vents and grilles in the
passenger compartment free from
obstruction.
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Windshield fogged on the outside
X
Switch the windshield wipers on
(Y page 76).
X Press button à 12
.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
Air distribution and air volume are adjusted
automatically.
or
X Turn air distribution control to P or
O. Maximum cooling MAX COOL
MAX COOL is only available in U.S. vehicles
with automatic climate control.
MAX COOL is only operational when the
engine is running.
If the air distribution controls as well as the
air volume control are set to à and there
is a high demand for cooling, MAX COOL is
activated. MAX COOL appears in display H
(Y page 163).
This provides the fastest possible cooling of
the

vehicle interior (when retractable hardtop
is closed). Air recirculation mode
Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent
unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle
from the outside (e. g. before driving through
a tunnel). This setting cuts off the intake of
outside air and recirculates the air in the
passenger compartment. G
Warning!
Fogged windows impair visibility,
endangering you and others. If the windows
begin to fog on the inside, switching off the
air recirculation mode immediately should
clear interior window fogging. If interior
window fogging persists, make sure the air conditioning is activated, or press button
¬.
X Activating: Press button g.
The
indicator lamp in the button comes on.
i The air recirculation mode is activated
automatically at high outside
temperatures.
The

indicator lamp in button g is not lit
when the air recirculation mode is switched
on automatically.
A quantity of outside air is added after
approximately 30 minutes.
X Deactivating: Press button g again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
i The manually selected air recirculation
mode is deactivated automatically:
R after 5 minutes if the outside
temperature is below approximately
41‡ (5†)
R after 5 minutes if the air conditioning is
turned off
R after 30 minutes if the outside
temperature is above approximately
41‡ (5†) Residual heat and ventilation
With the engine turned off, it is possible to
continue to heat or ventilate the interior for
up to 30 minutes. This feature makes use of
the residual heat produced by the engine.
i If

you switch on the residual heat function
when outside temperatures are high, only
the ventilation will be switched on.
i How long the system will provide heating
depends on the coolant temperature and
the selected temperature. The blower will
run at speed setting 1 regardless of the air
volume control setting.
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