Page 1 Modular Control System Operator’s Manual...
Page 2 If your MCS operating unit is equipped with functions which are not described in this operating manual or if you have any questions, please contact any Mercedes-Benz Center for further information. We recommend that you keep the operating instructions in your vehicle so that you always have them available.
Page 3 We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the Modular Control System as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator’s Manual. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing. Title illustration no.
Page 4 Order-No. DaimlerChrysler 6515 6636 13 Parts-No. 163 584 42 83 Edition A/2002...
Page 5 How to use the Modular Control System operating manual “ Before you take your first drive, please make yourself familiar with the MCS operating unit and the functions it sup- ports. Read through these operating instructions carefully and, if necessary, refer to the operating instructions of your vehicle.
Page 6 We recommend that you have any service work or alternations to electronic components done in an MCS navigation supplies you with information to help authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. you select your route more easily and guides you conve- niently and safely to your destination. For safety’s sake,...
Page 7 Introduction Switching tape operation on and off ....... 33 Changing sides ..............34 How to use the MCS operating manual......1 Fast forward/rewinding ............ 35 Operation - MCS and telephone ........2 Music search............... 36 Operation safety..............2 Scanning................37 Operating and display elements........6 Skip blanks .................
Page 8 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Introductions Telephone Navigation Before you use the telephone..........61 Before you use the navigation system ......82 Operating and display elements - telephone....63 Operating and display elements - Navigation....85 Menu overview - Telephone ..........64 Menu overview - Navigation..........
Page 9 Setting type of guidance display ........137 Settings Setting map screen orientation ........139 Operating and display elements - System settings..152 Setting points of interest icon options ......141 Adjust sound settings............153 Selecting the route calculation mode ......144 Switching between Selecting the off-route recalculation mode....
Page 10 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Introductions Operating and display elements The MCS unit is equipped with a key panel (1), a rotary/ push-button (2), a number keypad with the zoom keys (3), a joystick (4), a softkey panel (5) and a color MCS operating unit display screen (6) as the displaying element.
Page 11 Number keypad This key lowers and raises the front of the control panel. Use the keys to enter telephone numbers Behind the front panel are the cassette slot and the CD and transmission frequencies, they can also be used to slot for the audio CD or for the navigation CD.
Page 12 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Introductions Joystick Softkeys The joystick is the main operating element for activating With the softkeys the submenus and functions equipment functions and submenus via the menu which appear above the softkeys on the display can be fields.
Page 13 Screen display Icon for inserted magazine in the CD-changer Telephone: S: Signal R: Roaming R (highlighted): Roaming on non-home type system Signal meter for telephone P82.85-7115-26 Displays system settings and functions Menu field for the softkey functions The information/status line (1) indicates the active sys- tem (e.g.: FM for radio).
Page 14 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Introductions Switching the MCS operating unit on and off The MCS can also be switched on if the electronic key is not inserted in the steering lock, but it will switch itself off automatically after one hour. MCS switches on the system which was last active and displays the corresponding menu.
Page 15 Adjusting the volume Audio functions for radio, tape and CD: The selected volume level applies to all of the audio functions. Telephone function: The selected volume level applies only to the telephone function. P68.20-2110-27 Navigation function Raising the volume difference - turn the rotary/push- button (1) to the right (clockwise) Lowering the volume difference - turn the rotary/push- button (1) to the left (counterclockwise)
Page 16 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Introductions Pop-up screen message: DISPLAY IS TOO HOT... Anti-theft system P82.85-7114-26 P82.85-7117-26 If the message “DISPLAY IS TOO HOT ...” appears, the If the power supply to the MCS has been interrupted, display is too hot. For protection the light will be shut “PLEASE ENTER SECURITY CODE”...
Page 17 The code number is printed on the RADIO CODE CARD If an incorrect numerical code has been entered and in the owner’s portfolio. Keep the RADIO CODE CARD in confirmed, “PLEASE ENTER SECURITY CODE” will a safe place. reappear on the display. The correct code must be entered once again.
Page 18 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Contents - Audio Audio Pause..................40 Operating and display elements - Operating and display elements - Radio ......15 Single CD player (optional) and Menu overview - Radio............16 CD changer (optional)............ 41 Switching radio operation on and off ......18 General information on CD playback......42 Changing the radio band...........19 Inserting or ejecting a CD (Single CD player) ....
Page 19 Operating and display elements - Radio Switching radio on, Page 18 Color display with main menu Raising or lowering the volume, page 11 Numeric frequency input, page 20 Selecting a station, page 23 Push joystick to : Automatic seek tuning, page 21 Push joystick to : Automatic seek tuning,...
Page 20 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Radio operation Menu overview - Radio P82.85-7157-29...
Page 21 Main FM radio menu, page 19 Weather band, page 28 Current band (FM) and memory preset selected are Current weather band displayed Main AM radio menu, page 19 Current frequency Current band (FM) and memory preset selected are Scan function, scanning radio stations, page 22 displayed Main sound settings menu, Preset menu, save and select stations, page 25...
Page 22 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Radio operation Switching radio operation on and off Switching on the radio: Press . The radio will switch on. The station last tuned will begin to play. On FM and AM the frequency will appear in the display. Note: P82.85-7118-26 The telephone and navigation functions can be used...
Page 23 Changing the radio band Selecting a station (FM or AM mode) Different functions are available for selecting a station: • Manual tuning, page 20 • Station selection via direct frequency entry, page 20 P82.85-7119-26 • Automatic seek tuning, page 21 •...
Page 24 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Radio operation Manual tuning Station select via direct frequency entry P82.85-7138-26 P82.85-7116-26 Push joystick to It is possible to set a station by entering the station fre- The frequency displayed will ascend in increments of quency directly via the number keypad.
Page 25 Use the number keys to enter the desired frequency, Automatic seek tuning e.g. for 100.3 FM. The display in the main radio menu will now indicate the new frequency. The station will begin to play. FM mode: P82.85-7138-26 You can only enter odd numbers after the decimal point, even numbers will not be accepted.
Page 26 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Radio operation Note: Automatic station scan The MCS needs about 10 seconds to seek through the whole band. If no station can be received, activate another radio function (e.g.: the tune function, see page 20) to stop the seek function.
Page 27 Station selection via number keypad (presets) P82.85-7121-26 P82.85-7118-26 To view the preset menu select AM or FM and press the softkey “LIST”. You can enter the memory preset number in the main radio menu or in the preset menu (LIST). Frequency of the station you are listening to pres- ently Preset position of the station you are listening to...
Page 28 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Radio operation Press one of the number keys, such as briefly. Station selection in the auto store preset menu The radio will tune to the frequency assigned to that memory location. Note that FM and AM presets are independent and can only be accessed while in the cor- responding band.
Page 29 Press one of the number keys, such as briefly. Saving stations manually (FM/AM) The radio will tune to the frequency assigned to that memory location. Note that FM and AM presets are independent and can only be accessed while in the cor- responding band.
Page 30 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Radio operation Press the corresponding number key, e.g. , for longer then 2 seconds. You will hear a confirmation beep. The currently displayed station will be saved in the memory corresponding to for the number key. The P82.85-7121-26 memory preset selected will appear in the status line.
Page 31 Saving stations automatically (Auto store) Press the softkey “AUTO” for longer then 2 sec- onds. While the stations are being saved “AUTO STORE IN PROGRESS” will appear in the display. All stations stored in auto store preset will be deleted and the 10 strongest stations will be searched and stored.
Page 32 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Radio operation Weather band P8285-7123-26 P82.85-7124-26 Auto store preset menu Press softkey “WB”. WB is displayed in the upper Frequency of the station you are listening to pres- left corner. ently The channel last tuned to will appear on the display. Preset position of the station you are listening to presently Memory preset available...
Page 33 To select a channel: If a weather station cannot be received on this channel an automatic search of all 7 channels will take place. As • Push the joystick to : The next chan- soon as a weather station is received, the search run nel will be tuned in.
Page 34 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Tape operation Operating and display elements - Tape deck Switching tape operation on, Page 33 Color display with main menu Lower the front of the control panel, behind the front panel is the cassette slot with the but- ton, page 31 Raising or lowering the volume, page 11...
Page 35 Inserting or ejecting a tape If the display is in the down position for more than 20 seconds, 2 successive beeps will be heard. This will con- Inserting: tinue at 5 second intervals until the front of the control panel is returned to its normal position. Press the key Press to lower and raise the front of the control to return the control panel to its closed position.
Page 36 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Tape operation Menu overview - Tape deck P82.85-7158-29...
Page 37 Main tape menu Switching tape operation on and off Scan function, scanning tracks, page 37 Main sound settings menu, Adjust sound settings, page 153 Skipping blank section, page 38 P82.85-7125-26 Noise reduction, Dolby B , page 39 Changing sides, page 34 Pause function, page 40 Tape operation begins: •...
Page 38 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Tape operation Note: Changing sides In the radio and CD-mode there will be a cassette sym- bol on the display if a cassette is inserted. If the message “NO TAPE ...” appears on the display no tape is inserted.
Page 39 Fast forward/rewinding To stop the function: Push the joystick in any direction. Note: When the end /beginning of the tape is reached, the winding stops and the playback begins. The tape P82.85-7127-26 switches automatically to the other side at the end of a fast forward operation.
Page 40 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Tape operation Music search To stop the function: Push the joystick in any direction. Note: The music search function will not work properly unless there is enough blank tape (approx. 2 seconds) separat- P82.85-7128-26 ing the individual tracks.
Page 41 Scanning To start the function: Press the softkey “SCAN”. The activated scan function is shown by a highlighted SCAN on the display and “SCANNING” will appear on the screen. To stop the function: Press the softkey “SCAN” or the joystick in any P82.85-7129-26 direction.
Page 42 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Tape operation Skip blanks To start the function: Press the softkey “SKIP”. The activated skip blanks function is shown by a highlighted SKIP on the display. If the tape deck activates fast forward, “SKIPPING BLANK SECTION”...
Page 43 Dolby B (noise reduction) To start the function: Press the softkey “ ”. The activated Dolby B function is shown by a highlighted on the display. To stop the function: Press the highlighted softkey “ ”. P82.85-7131-26 This function provides the optimum playback of tapes recorded with Dolby B.
Page 44 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Tape operation Pause Press the softkey “II”. The tape will stop playing and “PAUSE” will appear on the display. The tape will also stop if you send or receive a phone call. To cancel PAUSE: Press the softkey “PLAY”.
Page 45 Operating and display elements - Switching CD operation on, page 50 Single CD player (optional) and CD changer (optional) Color display with main menu Lower the front of the control panel, behind the front panel is the single CD slot with the but- ton, page 42 Raising or lowering the volume, page 11...
Page 46 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings CD operation General information on CD playback Load the single CD player and the CD changer with 12- cm CDs only, do not use 8-cm CDs. Note: Warning! An 8-cm CD adapter may cause damage to the single CD The single CD player and CD changer are Class 1 player or the CD changer and should not be used.
Page 47 Inserting or ejecting a CD (Single CD player) Ejecting: Press to lower the front of the control panel. Inserting: Press to eject the CD. Press to lower the front of the control panel. Press to raise the front of the control panel. The CD should be inserted with the label side up into the CD slot.
Page 48 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings CD operation Loading CDs in the CD changer Warning! A lowered control panel can easily be damaged, so as soon as the CD is ejected close the control panel. Do not place anything on the lowered control panel. P82.85-6536-26 Note: After ejecting the CD the MCS will switch to the radio...
Page 49 P82.85-2087-26 P82.85-2088-26 Press the eject button. The magazine will slide upwards. Pull the disk tray forward until it stops. Note: Note: Do not attempt to remove the tray from the magazine. The magazine can be ejected even if the MCS is switched off.
Page 50 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings CD operation P82.85-2890-26 P82.85-2891-26 Place the CD in the tray. The CD should be inserted with Push the CD tray into the magazine completely. the label side up.
Page 51 Note: Make sure that the tip of the arrow (1) on the side of the magazine is pointing in the direction of the arrow (2). Do not force the magazine into the changer. If the maga- P82.85-2892-26 zine does not enter smoothly, please check for proper orientation of the magazine.
Page 52 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings CD operation Menu overview - Single CD player (optional) and CD changer (optional) P82.85-7159-29...
Page 53 Single CD player CD changer Main CD menu for single CD player Main CD menu for CD changer Icon for inserted CD in single CD player Icon for connected and loaded CD changer Scan function, scanning tracks, page 56 Number of selected CD Repeat function, page 56 Scan function, scanning tracks, page 56 Random play, page 57...
Page 54 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings CD operation Switching CD operation on and off MCS with single CD player CD operation begins: • automatically, by inserting a CD, page 42 The playback starts at Track 1. • Press when a CD is already inserted in the CD P82.85-7148-26 slot.
Page 55 MCS with CD changer MCS with single CD player and CD changer If you press the MCS will start the last CD mode CD changer operation begins: which was activated. To start the other CD mode press • Press when CDs are inserted in the CD again.
Page 56 P82.85-7149-26 • CD changer mode: “CHANGER ERROR” - have the MCS and the CD changer checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Note: In the CD, radio and tape modes there will be symbols on the display for an inserted CD (single CD player) or a connected and loaded CD changer.
Page 57 Selecting CDs (MCS with CD changer) P82.85-7150-26 P82.85-7148-26 The screen as shown above will appear for 4 seconds on the display. The selected CD will be highlighted. If the selected magazine slot is empty, the message “NO CD” Selecting a CD with the number keypad: and the number of the selected slot will appear on the Press a number key, e.g.
Page 58 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings CD operation Track select P82.85-7151-26 P82.85-7148-26 Selecting a track with the number keypad: Select a track with the joystick: Press and enter the number of the track you wish to select , e.g. .
Page 59 Note: Music seek To enter a single digit track number you can enter zero (0) followed by the track number, e.g. 01or wait 4 sec- onds to start automatically. When entering a two digit number you must enter the second digit within 4 sec- onds.
Page 60 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings CD operation Scanning CD track repeat P82.85-7133-26 P82.85-7134-26 The tracks on a CD can be scanned one after the other Select the repeat function to repeat the current track. for 8 seconds each. The repeat function will continue until you switch the function off.
Page 61 To start the function: Play CD tracks in random order Press the softkey “RPT”. The activated repeat function is shown by a highlighted “RPT” on the display. To stop the function: Press the highlighted softkey “RPT”. P82.85-7135-26 Note: You can not activate the repeat function and the random function at the same time.
Page 62 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings CD operation To start the function: Pause Press the softkey “RDM”. The activated random function is shown as a highlighted “RDM“ on the dis- play. To stop the function: Press the highlighted softkey “RDM”.
Page 63 Select time display The CD main menu displays the current track and the elapsed time. By pressing the softkey “TIME” the total numbers of tracks and the total playing time will be displayed. This display disappears after 4 seconds automatically or by pressing the softkey “TIME”...
Page 64: Table Of Contents
Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Contents - Telephone Before you use the telephone..........61 Operating and display elements - telephone....63 Menu overview - Telephone ..........64 Switching telephone on and off........66 Incoming calls ..............68 Outgoing calls..............70 Dialing a telephone number ..........
Page 65: Before You Use The Telephone
Before you use the telephone • Please read this section first before attempting to operate the telephone. • Always drive with extreme caution when operating Warning! the telephone in the hands-free mode. Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a • For your safety, do not use the handset for telephon- built-in or attached antenna (i.e.
Page 66 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Notes In the following situations, it is not possible or not yet In the following situations, it is only possible to access possible to use the telephone: the emergency number programmed into memory loca- tion 1: •...
Page 67: Operating And Display Elements - Telephone
Operating and display elements - telephone Enter the unlock code, page 66 Enter the telephone number, page 70 Speed-dialing: Activates number stored in the phone book with a maximum of 2 digits, page 75 Quick-dialing: Activates the first ten numbers stored with one digit, page 76 Enter the emergency call, page 76 P82.85-4981-26...
Page 68: Menu Overview - Telephone
Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Telephone Menu overview - Telephone P82.85-7152-29...
Page 69 Unlock code menu, page 66 Incoming call, page 68 Main telephone menu Alphanumeric phone book, page 70 S: Signal, page 67 Numeric phone book, page 72 R: Roaming, page 67 Info Service, page 79 R (highlighted): Roaming on non-home type system Reception indicator, page 69 Telephone Introduction...
Page 70: Switching Telephone On And Off
Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Telephone Switching telephone operation on and off Entering the unlock code Use the number keys to enter the unlock- code. Asterisks will appear in place of the digits in the input line. If the input code is correct and the phone is registered in a network, the phone is ready for use.
Page 71 Note: Your unlock code prevents unauthorized persons from using your telephone. Be sure to memorize this code carefully. The code is a three digit number. P82.85-7140-26 If you enter an incorrect code, the system returns to the menu for entering the unlock code. The unlock code must be entered when the telephone is switched on for the first time (if phone is in lock mode), but not if you switch to it from another system (i.e.
Page 72: Incoming Calls
Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Telephone Incoming calls Accepting a call: Press , the current audio source is automatically muted. Refusing a call: Press , the main telephone display disappears and P82.85-7141-26 the previous source is restored. Ending a call: Press , the main telephone display disappears and the previous source is restored.
Page 73 Accepting an incoming call and using the mobile cellular telephone handset Removing the telephone from its cradle will switch hands-free operation off. P82.85-5066-26 Warning! Please be sure to pay attention to the traffic situa- tion at all times. Use the mobile cellular telephone only when the traffic situation allows.
Page 74: Outgoing Calls
Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Telephone Outgoing calls Dialing a telephone number You can use the following functions: • Dial a telephone number, page 70 • Dial a number from phone book, page 72 • Redial, page 74 P82.85-7142-26 •...
Page 75 Conducting a call Subsequent dialing: During the call you can press the number keys to transmit other dialing tones to the party you are talking to. The numbers dialed will appear in the menu for 10 sec- onds after the last key is pressed (subsequent dialing P82.85-7141-26 display).
Page 76: Dialing A Number From The Phone Book
Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Telephone Dialing a number from the phone book Dialing a number from the alphanumeric scrolling mode The phone book can be accessed through either the soft- “NAME” or the “NUM”. The softkey “NAME” starts the alphanumeric scrolling mode and the softkey “NUM”...
Page 77 By pushing the joystick up or down you can select the Dialing a number from the numeric scrolling mode desired name. The selected name will be highlighted. By pushing the joystick to the left or the right you can jump to the next or previous page of the list. You also can jump to the numeric scroll menu by press- ing softkey “NUM”.
Page 78: Redial
Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Telephone By pushing the joystick up or down you can select the Redial desired number. The selected number will be high- lighted. By pushing the joystick to the left or the right you can jump to the next or previous page of the list.
Page 79: Speed-Dialing
Select number: Speed-dialing Press . The number list will appear on the display. When the main telephone menu is displayed enter the memory location desired with the number keys By pushing the joystick up or down you can select the .
Page 80: Quick-Dialing
Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Telephone Quick-dialing Emergency call When the main telephone menu is displayed press one Important! of the number keys (e.g.: ) for longer than 2 seconds. If you press and press the number stored in The phone number or the name stored at this memory memory location 1 (default is 9-1-1) will be dialed.
Page 81 Emergency calls (9-1-1) may not be possible with all Telephone is ready for operation phone networks. Check with your local carrier for avail- ability. Caution! P82.85-7140-26 It will not be possible to connect the emergency call if the cellular system is busy. The message “SYSTEM BUSY”...
Page 82 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Telephone Begin dialing: Note: After pressing longer than 2 seconds the number To use this function you must ensure that the number which is stored will appear in the display. stored in memory location 1 is the number to be dialed in case of emergency.
Page 83: Requesting And Displaying Info Services
Requesting and displaying Info Services When the main telephone menu is on the display press the softkey “SVC”. The Info Services display will appear on the display with the last update. If there is no information stored “NO INFORMATION STORED IN MEMORY PLEASE UPDATE“ appears on the screen.
Page 84 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Info Service Warning! In order to avoid distraction which could lead to an accident, information should only be read with the P82.85-7154-26 vehicle at stillstand and the system should be oper- ated by the driver only when traffic condition per- mit.
Page 85 Before you use the navigation system ......82 Changing the route calculation mode Operating and display elements - Navigation ....85 during guidance ............129 Menu overview - Navigation..........86 Viewing the Maneuver List during guidance ....130 Switching navigation operation on and off....88 Road obstructed..............
Page 86 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Notes Before you use the navigation system Warning! Warning! The CD reader contains a Class 1 laser product. There is a danger of invisible laser radiation if the During route guidance, you will not receive any cover is opened or damaged.
Page 87 Navigation is only possible while a navigation CD is The current vehicle position cannot be displayed exactly inserted in the single CD player. in every case. Satellite reception conditions, road condi- tions, the conditions of the vehicle, etc. could cause The data stored on the original navigation CD is used for deviations from the actual situation.
Page 88 If you intend to travel through different regions or abroad you will need the respective CD. Contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to purchase a CD. Remove the actual Navigation CD when you leave a region or cross the border and insert the Navigation CD...
Page 89 Operating and display elements - Navigation Sets the volume difference between an audio source and navigation voice during an announcement, page 11 Input address number Push joystick: Moving cursor Press : Confirm selection Activates the navigation menu Repeats current (last) voice instruction Softkeys for: “DETR”: Detour, page 134...
Page 90 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Navigation Menu overview - Navigation...
Page 91 Main navigation menu Cancel Current Destination Changes between map screen and maneuver screen Maneuver screen Option menu Destination menu Edit Address Book, page 110 Find destination by address, page 90 Edit Recent Route, page 120 Find destination by intersection, page 96 Edit Today’s Plan, page 115 Find destination by Point of interest, page 100 Save Current position, page 109...
Page 92 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Destination input Switching navigation operation on and off The navigation operation starts by pressing the button Only during the software loading process the navigation start up screen appears. Note: The navigation system starts only after a navigation CD has been inserted in the CD slot.
Page 93 Inserting or ejecting a navigation CD Ejecting: Press to lower the front of the control panel. Inserting: Press to eject the inserted CD. Press to lower the front of the control panel. Press to raise the front of the control panel. The navigation CD should be inserted with the label side up into the CD slot.
Page 94 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Destination input Entering destination address Searching for a destination by address You can search for a destination by: • an address, page 90 • an intersection, page 96 • a point of interest, page 100 P82.85-5098-26 •...
Page 95 Note: If the city name is known, start your search using the city name. This will save time versus starting a search using the street name. Select “City Name“ or “Street Name“ with the joystick and press Destination input Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation...
Page 96 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Destination input Enter city name: The input screen appears with the current city name. If you want to choose another city select the first character (1) of the desired city with the joystick and press The character will appear in the text window (2) and all cities starting with this character will appear in the city name list (3).
Page 97 Enter street name: Select the first character (5) of the desired street with the joystick and press . The character will appear in the text window (6) and all streets starting with this P82.85-5025-26 character will appear in the street name list (7). To enter more characters repeat this step.
Page 98 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Destination input Note: All unnecessary characters are shaded out. Use “N”, “E”, “W” or “S” only if the address number contains such a character. The MCS will automatically differentiate P86-0081-B13 (2-fbg) north, east, west and south street names. To correct the last character select “Delete”...
Page 99 Once the complete address has been entered, the Con- firm Destination menu will appear. Select “OK to Proceed” with the joystick and press the MCS will begin calculating the route. P86-0081-B13 (2-fbg) Select “Save in Address Book” with the joystick and press , the address will be stored in the Address Book, page 110.
Page 100 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Destination input Searching for a destination by an intersection P82.85-5019-26 P82.85-5100-26 Select “City Name” or the “Street Name” and press Press . Select “Dest” with the joystick and press Note: If the city name is known, start your search using the The Destination menu appears.
Page 101 To enter additional characters, repeat this step. All unnecessary characters are shaded out. To correct the last character select “Delete” (4) with the joystick and press P86-0081-B13 (2-fbg) Select the desired city name from the city name list with the joystick and press .
Page 102 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Destination input To enter additional characters, repeat this step. All unnecessary characters are shaded out. To correct the last character select “Delete” (8) with the joystick and press P82.85-5025-26 Select the desired street name with the joystick from the street name list and press If the city was entered before, the cross street display will appear.
Page 103 To correct the last character select “Delete” (12) with the joystick and press Select the desired street name from the street name list with the joystick and press P82.85-5029-26 If the complete address has been entered the Confirm Destination menu will appear. Select “OK to Proceed”...
Page 104 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Destination input Searching for a destination by Point of Interest and Place Name P82.85-5070-26 P82.85-5101-26 Select “Place Name” with the joystick and press Press Select “Dest” with the joystick and press The Destination menu appears. Select “Point of Interest” with the joystick and press...
Page 105 To enter additional characters, repeat this step. All unnecessary characters are shaded out. To correct the last character select “Delete” (4) with the joystick and press P82.85-5084-26 Select the desired Place Name with the joystick from the Place Name list and press Note: Duplicate place names are listed in order of proximity (nearest place first).
Page 106 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Destination input Searching for a destination from Recent Routes P82.85-5022-26 P82.85-5102-26 A list of up to the 20 most recent destinations is dis- played. Select the desired destination with the joystick If your destination is one of the twenty most recent and press route calculations, you can recall that destination.
Page 107 Searching for a destination in the Address Book P82.85-5027-26 P82.85-5103-26 The Confirm Destination menu will appear. If a location has already been placed into the address Select “OK to Proceed” with the joystick and press book, you can recall this location for use as a destina- the MCS will begin calculating the route.
Page 108 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Destination input P82.85-5104-26 P82.85-5027-26 A list with all locations saved in the Address Book is dis- The Confirm Destination menu will appear. played. Select the desired destination with the joystick Select “OK to Proceed” with the joystick and press and press the MCS will begin calculating the route.
Page 109 Searching for a destination with the Map Cursor P82.85-5024-26 P82.85-5114-26 The Place Cursor menu appears. Select “Directly on Map” or “Within a City” with the joystick and press A destination can be found by pointing to the location of the destination on the map. If you selected “Directly on Map”...
Page 110 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Destination input P82.85-5030-26 P82.85-5031-26 If you have selected the map in a large scale, the “Select The “Select a Destination” menu appears with a detail an Area” menu appears with a five mile scale map of the map (0.5 miles square) of the select destination.
Page 111 Searching for a street segment directly from the Map Display P82.85-5099-26 P82.85-5033-26 The Confirm Destination menu will appear. Select “OK to Proceed” with the joystick and press A destination can be found directly in map mode by the MCS will begin calculating the route. pointing to the location of the destination on the map.
Page 112 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Destination input P82.85-5035-26 P82.85-5034-26 During normal navigation with the detailed display map A new destination point appears along with a call-out in view, move the present vehicle position icon to the indicating the street and city name. new desired street destination.
Page 113 The Confirm Destination menu will appear. Saving the current vehicle position Select “OK to Proceed” with the joystick and press the MCS will begin calculating the route. Select “Save in Address Book” with the joystick and press , the address will be stored in the Address Book, page 110.
Page 114 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Destination input Address Book Saving a destination in the Address Book You can save up to 90 addresses in the Address book. The addresses will be stored in alphabetical order. P82.85-5099-26 Whenever a destination is selected and entered, the sys- tem allows you to save the address.
Page 115 Select the first character (1) of the name with the joy- stick and press . The character will appear in the text window (2). Use the joystick to spell out the name as you would like to see in the address book. P82.85-5057-26 To enter additional characters, repeat this step.
Page 116 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Destination input Address Book editing P82.85-5027-26 P82.85-5036-26 The name and address are now stored in the address book. Press Select “Option” with the joystick and press The Confirm Destination menu appears. Select “OK to The Option Select menu appears.
Page 117 P82.85-5038-26 P82.85-5039-26 The Select Name menu appears. The Confirm Address menu appears. After selection press Select the entry to be changed and press • “Change Name & Phone Number”: The name and the phone number can be changed. • “Delete from Address Book”: The selected address will be deleted.
Page 118 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Destination input Select the first character (1) of the new name with the joystick and press . The character will appear in the text window (2). Use the joystick to spell out the name as you would like to see in the address book.
Page 119 Today’s Plan Today’s Plan will calculate the most efficient travel order for multiple destinations. Up to 8 destinations can be stored in Today’s Plan. This function is useful for P82.85-5041-26 finding the easiest or most effortless route to travel if you require multiple destinations.
Page 120 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Destination input Adding a destination to Today’s Plan P82.85-5115-26 P82.85-5099-26 The Today’s Plan list is displayed and the added destina- tion is highlighted. Whenever a destination is selected and entered, the sys- tem allows you to add the destination to the Today’s Press , the system returns to the Find Destination Plan.
Page 121 Using Today’s Plan P82.85-6547-26 P82.85-5018-26 The Confirm Destination menu appears. Press If you would like to visit this destination, first select “OK Select “Dest” with the joystick and press to Proceed” with the joystick and then press The Find Destination menu appears. Select “Today’s To view the travel order, select “Today’s Plan List”...
Page 122 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Destination input P82.85-5115-26 P82-85-6547-26 If you wish to change the order of destinations, select The MCS calculates the new destination order and dis- “Today’s Plan List” again and press plays the confirmation screen. The Today’s Plan List menu appears once again.
Page 123 Today’s Plan editing P82.85-5044-26 P82.85-5106-26 The Select Address menu appears. If you wish to delete a destination from Today’s Plan, Select the address to be deleted and press you may use this feature. Press Select “Option” with the joystick and press The Option Select menu appears.
Page 124 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Destination input Recent Route editing P82.85-5045-26 P82.85-5107-26 The Confirm Address menu appears. After selection press Whenever a route is calculated or the current position is saved, the address of the destination is stored into the •...
Page 125 P82.85-5044-26 P82.85-5046-26 The Select Address menu appears. The Confirm Address menu appears. After selection press Select the address to be deleted and press • “Delete from Recent Route”: The address will be deleted. • “Delete All”: All addresses will be deleted. •...
Page 126 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Route guidance The principle of route guidance P82.85-4978-29...
Page 127 Maneuver screen Detailed map display Name of the street onto which you should turn GPS signal strength icon Distance to the next maneuver Next maneuver icon Distance to the destination Name of the street onto which you should turn Direction to destination Compass Icon indicates the direction North Estimated remaining driving time to the destination Distance to the destination...
Page 128 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Route guidance Route guidance P82.85-5048-26 P82.85-5047-26 When the route is calculated, the display switches to the map mode. After the destination is selected and the route is calcu- lated, the navigation system will guide you to the desti- The system announces “Proceed to the highlighted nation using both pictorial displays and voice prompts.
Page 129 P882.85-5049-26 P82.85-5050-26 While the system is guiding you on your route, the dis- The Detailed Map display shows a moving map with the play can be manually changed between modes. The recommended route highlighted in blue. Guidance Display mode shows an arrow indicating the The display is changed by pressing the softkey next maneuver.
Page 130 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Route guidance All maneuvers are announced by voice instructions. The instructions start a short while before the maneuver is required. You will, for example, hear an annoucement, “In one half mile, make a right turn”. P82.85-6548-26 When it is time to perform the maneuver you will hear, for example, an annoucement, “Right turn ahead“.
Page 131 Mute voice instructions To mute the voice instructions press the softkey “MUTE”. To activate the softkeys press any softkey. The softkey “MUTE” will be highlighted. P82.85-5052-26 To delete the mute function press the highlighted soft- “MUTE”. To activate the softkeys press any softkey.
Page 132 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Route guidance Altering the map scale Break off route guidance To activate the softkeys press any softkey. Press softkey “STOP”. A window appears confirming the stop request. To con- tinue press . If you don’t wish to continue, press P82.85-5097-26 or wait 10 seconds and the stop request will be cancelled.
Page 133 Changing the route calculation mode during guidance P82.85-6559-26 P82.85-6558-26 The Change Method menu appears on the display. During a route guidance, you can change the route cal- culation mode. Press Select “Route” with the joystick and press The Route Select menu appears. Select “Change Method”...
Page 134 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Route guidance Select one of the following calculation modes with the Viewing the Maneuver List during guidance joystick. After selection press • “Shortest Route”: The MCS will calculate the short- est and most efficient way to arrive at your destina- tion.
Page 135 The maneuver screen for the selected maneuver Road obstructed appears on the display. To return to the Guidance mode press the softkey “MAP” or wait 10 seconds, then the system will auto- matically return to the Guidance mode. P82.85-6560-26 If you encounter a road block or would like to avoid con- struction, you may choose a different routing option, or choose to avoid certain roads.
Page 136 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Route guidance P82.85-5060-26 P82.85-6562-26 A list of maneuvers and street names appear on the dis- The Avoid Route menu appears. Select “Avoid Road” play. with the joystick and press Select the street you want to avoid with the joystick and If you want to avoid more roads, select “Continue to press Avoid Roads”...
Page 137 Note: When you are traveling on an expressway or a freeway, the system calculates a new route avoiding the current road for a distance of five miles. On surface streets, the P82.85-5062-26 system calculates a new route avoiding the current road fore a distance of one mile.
Page 138 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Route guidance Detour function P82.85-5064-26 P82.85-5063-26 If you have pressed button, the navigation system will recalculate the route around the upcoming detour. If during route guidance you require the navigation sys- tem to detour around an obstacle, you can automatically Note: request a new route.
Page 139 Setting voice prompt type/frequency P82.85-5066-26 P82.85-5110-26 The Guidance Setup menu appears. You can choose the type of audible prompts you receive Select the “Voice Prompt” section with the joystick and as you are guided along your route. press Press Select “Setup” with the joystick and press The Setup Select menu appears.
Page 140 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Navigation settings • “Min”: The MCS will give voice instructions when approaching upcoming maneuvers. • “Normal”: The MCS will give voice instructions when approaching an upcoming maneuver as well P82.85-5067-26 as voice instructions 1/2 mile before each maneuver on surfaces streets and one mile before each maneu- ver on freeways and expressways.
Page 141 Setting type of guidance display P82.85-5068-26 P82.85-5110-26 To save the setting, select “Return” with the joystick and press The MCS allows you to choose the type of guidance dis- play viewed while driving. Press Select “Setup” with the joystick and press The Setup Select menu appears.
Page 142 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Navigation settings P82.85-5066-26 P82.85-5069-26 The Guidance Setup menu appears. Select one of the following Guidance modes with the joystick. After selection press Select “Guidance” section with the joystick and press • “Hybrid”: The MCS will display the Basic Guidance Display screen during a maneuver then return to Detailed Map Display screen or to the audio screen.
Page 143 Setting map screen orientation P82.85-5068-26 P82.85-5066-26 To save the setting, select “Return” with the joystick and press The map display can be selected so that north is always referenced towards the top of the display or the vehicle’s direction is headed towards the top of the display. Press Select “Setup”...
Page 144 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Navigation settings P82.85-5071-26 P82.85-5072-26 The Display Setup menu appears. Select one of the following Map modes with the joystick. After selection press Select the “Map” section with the joystick and press • “Heading Up”: The Map display will rotate such that the Present Vehicle Position icon is always pointing toward the top of the screen.
Page 145 Setting points of interest icon options P82.85-5032-26 P82.85-5065-26 To save the setting, select “Return” with the joystick and press The MCS allows you to choose any 3 of 6 different Point of Interest icons for display on the detail Map Display. You also can toggle between “Heading Up“...
Page 146 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Navigation settings P82.85-5071-26 P82.85-5075-26 The Display Setup menu appears. Select one of the 3 modes: “Show”, “Hide”, “Edit” with the joystick and press Select the “POI Icon” section with the joystick and press If you select “Show”...
Page 147 If you select “Edit” a list of 6 icons will appear. Select up To save the setting, select “Return” with the joystick and to any 3 of the following icon types with the joystick. press After selecting each icon type press The Display Setup menu will appear indicating your 3 •...
Page 148 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Navigation settings Selecting the route calculation mode P82.85-5066-26 P82.85-5110-26 The Guidance Setup menu appears. Select the “Method” section with the joystick and press Press Select “Setup” with the joystick and press The Setup Select menu appears. Select “Guidance Setup”...
Page 149 P82.85-5076-26 P82.85-5068-26 Select one of the following calculation modes with the The Guidance Setup menu appears. joystick. After selection press To save the setting, select “Return” with the joystick and • “Shortest Route”: The MCS will calculate the short- press est, most efficient way to arrive at your destination.
Page 150 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Navigation settings Selecting the off-route recalculation mode P82.85-5066-26 P82.85-5110-26 Select the “Reroute” section with the joystick and press Press Select “Setup” with the joystick and press The Setup Select menu appears. Select “Guidance Setup”...
Page 151 Selecting the language Only possible with Canada-CD P82-85-5077-26 P82.85-5110-26 Select “Manual” or “Auto” with the joystick. After selec- tion press Press • If you selected “Manual” the MCS will after deviat- Select “Setup” with the joystick and press ing from the suggested route prompt you to press “ENT”...
Page 152 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Navigation settings P82.85-6544-26 P82-85-6543-26 Select the “Voice” section with the joystick and press Select “English” or “Francais” with the joystick. After selection press • If you selected “English” all the voice instructions in the navigation mode will be in english.
Page 153 Viewing GPS Information P82.85-6542-26 P82.85-5095-26 The system will display the following GPS information: MCS allows you to view dynamic location information • “Current Location”: Displays street, city and state received from GPS satellites. This feature is useful for information. off-road users in establishing a starting point before off- •...
Page 154 To return to the Option menu select “Return” with the Use this information if you are requesting help from joystick and press your Mercedes-Benz Center. Press Select “Option” with the joystick and press The Option menu appears. Select “Information” with the...
Page 155 Operating and display elements - System settings............. 152 Adjust sound settings............153 Switching between the light mode and the dark mode......155 Adjusting the brightness in the dark mode............155 Adjusting the brightness for navigation systems..........157 Setting the display dimming characteristics ..........
Page 156: System Settings
Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings System settings Operating and display elements - System settings Selecting audio sources or navigation menu, Pages 18, 33, 50, 66, 88 Color display with main menu Raising or lowering the volume, page 11 Navigation menu: Push joystick to : Adjusting the parameters,...
Page 157: Adjust Sound Settings
Adjusting sound settings You can adjust the sound settings for the audio sources. The audio sources include: • Radio (FM, AM, WB) P82.85-7156-26 • Tape deck • CD • CD-Changer Each audio source has its own adjustments for sound system, bass and treble levels. The adjustment for balance and fader are the same for all audio sources.
Page 158 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings System settings Use the softkeys “-” and “+” or “L“ and “R“ to set Sound impressions available: the desired value. • Standard - the sound is set to linear for the centre of Once you are satisfied with the sound setting press soft- the vehicle “EXIT”.
Page 159: Switching Between The Light Mode And The Dark Mode
Switching between the light mode and the dark mode P82.85-7160-26 P82.85-7156-26 Reset the sound settings: Return to the audio menu and press the softkey When the parking lights are turned on, the display “ADJ” for longer then 2 seconds. All parameters will be switches to the dark mode.
Page 160: Adjusting The Brightness
Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings System settings If you want to switch to the light mode in the audio Adjusting the brightness modes (radio, tape or CD) press the softkey “ADJ” in the dark mode and then press the softkey “LGHT”...
Page 161: Adjusting The Brightness
Adjusting the brightness for the navigation system P86-0081-B13 (2-fbg) P68.20-2110-27 To darken the screen: Push the joystick to Start navigation mode, page 86. To brighten the screen: Press . Select the menu “SETUP” with the joystick and press Push the joystick to Select the “Brightness”...
Page 162: Setting The Display Dimming Characteristics
Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index System settings Setting the display dimming characteristics P86-0081-B13 (2-fbg) P82.85-5072-26 You have 3 choices of display modes: You can set the monitor’s dimming characteristics for • “Day” mode: The display colors are always bright. the navigation mode. •...
Page 163 Adjust sound settings............153 Detour function ..............134 Adjusting the brightness for navigation systems ..156 Dialing a number from the phone book ......72 Adjusting the brightness in the dark mode ....155 Dialing a telephone number..........70 Address Book..............110 Dolby B (noise reduction) ..........39 Altering the map scale............
Page 164 Incoming calls ..............68 Operating and display elements - Navigation....85 Inserting or ejecting a CD (Single CD player)....42 Operating and display elements - Radio ......15 Inserting or ejecting a navigation CD......89 Operating and display elements - Inserting or ejecting a tape ..........
Page 165 Switching between the light mode and the dark mode ......155 Recent Route editing ............120 Switching CD operation on and off ......... 50 Redial ..................74 Switching navigation operation on and off ....88 Requesting and displaying Info Services....... 79 Switching radio operation on and off ......

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