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Mercedes-Benz
Operation Guide
Page 1: ...1 Mercedes Benz Operation Guide ...
Page 2: ... OF CONTENTS Overview 3 Radio Functions 4 Cassette Player Functions 5 Compact Disc Changer Functions 6 Radio Operation 7 Cassette Operation 11 Compact Disc Operation 14 Anti theft System 18 Error Code Chart 20 ...
Page 3: ...ve you both a quick reference of basic functions and features and a detailed description of the system s entire range of operation To maximize your listening satisfaction take a few minutes to carefully review all sections of this guide Note The following instructions also include the functions of the optional dealer installed trunk mounted compact disc changer Standard on V 12 models ...
Page 4: ... Selector 4 Fader Balance Selector 5 Bass Treble Fader Balance Control TUNING 6 AM or FM Band 7 Weather Band WB 8 Station Memory Buttons 9 Seek Tuning 10 Scan Tuning 11 Manual Tuning DISPLAY PANEL 12 Band AM FM WB 13 Station Memory Location 14 Station Frequency 15 Stereo Mode 16 Cassette in Indicator ...
Page 5: ...4 Fader Balance Selector 5 Bass Treble Fader Balance Control CASSETTE OPERATION 6 Cassette Port 7 Cassette Eject Button 8 Track Selector 9 Tape Mode Selector 10 Dolby Noise Selector Reduction 11 Music Search 12 Tape Scan 13 Fast Forward Rewind DISPLAY PANEL 14 Tape Track 15 Noise Reduction Type 16 Cassette in Indicator ...
Page 6: ...l 2 Antitheft Indicator 3 Bass Treble Selector 4 Fader Balance Selector 5 Bass Treble Fader Balance Control CD OPERATION 6 CD Mode Selector 7 Disc Selector 8 Track Seek 9 Track Scan 10 Fast Forward and Reverse DISPLAY PANEL 11 Disc Number 12 Track Number 13 Cassette in Indicator ...
Page 7: ... is weak and reception may not be clear WEATHER BAND Press the WB button to begin automatic tune in of the nearest available National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA broadcasts which come directly from the offices of the National Weather Service There are about 372 National Weather Service stations in the United States A station s antenna has a line of sight broadcast range of about 40...
Page 8: ...t side to lock onto the next station in descending frequency MANUAL TUNING To manually tune through each possible radio broadcast frequency in ascending order press the right side of the tune button Each possible frequency number will appear in the display To manually tune through radio stations in descending order press the left side of the tune button STATION MEMORY TUNING This radio allows stor...
Page 9: ...l appear in the display The volume level will also return to a preset point FADER BALANCE CONTROL To adjust left right speaker balance or front to rear fader press the speaker button repeatedly until FADER or BAL appears on the display Then press either the or button to adjust fader or balance Horizontal bars at the bottom of the display indicate the amount of adjustment plus or minus the center p...
Page 10: ...n is switched off Be sure to switch the radio off before entering a car wash to avoid damage to the antenna mast Model Year 1996 E Class models antenna will only extend with cellular telephone which must be switched on Radio antenna is integrated into the vehicle As of Model Year 1997 all antenna elements are integrated in the E Class ...
Page 11: ...ently in radio and cassette player modes switch to the cassette player mode EJECT To remove a cassette push the eject EJ button The tape will automatically disengage and can be removed from the cassette port Ejecting a cassette switches the system back to the last radio mode AM or FM which was used prior to TAPE If the ignition is turned off while a cassette is playing the cassette will remain in ...
Page 12: ...ached When fast forward is selected FWD will appear in the display FORWARD MUSIC SEARCH REVERSE MUSIC SEARCH A cassette tape can be automatically advanced to the next selection by Dressing the right side of the Seek button will appear in the display To rewind the tape to the beginning of the present selection press the left side of the seek button will appear in the display Note that a pause of at...
Page 13: ...ode or turning power OFF and ON again will also cancel the Scan function SC plus the track number will appear in the display while the selection is playing and TAPE FWD SC will appear between selections MAINTENANCE REMINDER Every 30 hours of cassette operation CLEAN will flash in the display panel for 10 seconds accompanied by a one second audible warning reminding you to clean the tape head pinch...
Page 14: ...THE CD MAGAZINE AND CD CHANGER The CD changer is located inside the car s trunk Its magazine will accept up to six discs For CD magazines with non removable trays insert the discs into the magazine compartment with the label surface facing up as indicated on the CD magazine For CD magazines with removable trays slide the CD tray part way out of the magazine and place the disc on the tray with the ...
Page 15: ...LAY CDS First turn on the radio Then press the CD button If the CD magazine has not been inserted into the CD changer the display will indicate MAG NONE If a magazine slot is empty or if the disc is inserted incorrectly the display will indicate NO CD for each empty magazine compartment The radio will return to the last AM or FM mode selected prior to CD The radio s station recall buttons numbered...
Page 16: ...ring the first 10 seconds of play the previous track will be selected After 10 seconds the currently selected track will restart from the beginning The selected track number will appear in the display FAST FORWARD FAST REVERSE To move rapidly forward through a track press the right side of the Tune button To move rapidly in reverse through a track press the left side of the Tune button The audible...
Page 17: ...st scratches and dampness on both surfaces Do not label the disc or affix paper or tape to them After removing a disc from the magazine store it in its original case If necessary clean the disc with a CD cleaning cloth wiping radially from the center of the disc to the edge Do not use solvents such as benzene thinner or commercially available cleaners intended for analog discs Mist racking or skip...
Page 18: ... on the code card The word CODE will disappear and the first number that you have entered will be displayed followed by four dashes e g 1 4 Enter the rest of the five digit anti theft code Each number will be displayed when it is keyed in 5 When all five anti theft code numbers have been correctly entered the first number in the code flashes alerting you to confirm the code Press the Scan SC Seek ...
Page 19: ...iod in order for it to reenter the code mode Code cards should not be stored in the glove compartment During vehicle service at an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer we recommend that you leave one card with your service advisor Thus if the battery is disconnected the Service Advisor can recode the radio before the car is returned to you If you have difficulty reprogramming the radio or if the reprog...
Page 20: ...ult your Mercedes Benz dealer CD E 06 Disc change malfunction Press the magazine eject button and pull out the magazine Check for error indication Try again If the magazine cannot be pulled out consult your Mercedes Benz dealer CD E 07 Magazine ejection impossible Press the magazine eject button If the magazine does not eject consult your Mercedes Benz dealer CD EEEEE No communication between the ...
