Mercedes-Benz 190 E2.3 1985 Owner's Manual page 50

Safety Note
To avoid distraction from the vehicle's
operation and the road, it is recom­
mended that the driver NOT perform
any manual tuning operations while the
vehicle is in motion. Use the automatic
station search operation or preset sta­
tions instead.
Push button tuning
Six FM stations and four AM stations
can be stored in memory and recalled
by pressing the appropriate buttons
marked Q 3 through H 3 for FM or
m
through for AM stations.
To store stations in memory
Any FM station frequency indicated on
the digital display can be stored on any
button marked tT3 through E13 by
depressing the button desired and
holding it until the display has changed
from the "old" setting to a " blank" and
then to the new frequency to be stored.
Showing the "old" setting first allows
for reconsideration of the decision to
store. If it is desirable to leave the "old"
frequency in memory rather than
exchanging it with the " new" one,
quickly release the button. The "old"
frequency will remain in memory.
Any AM station can be stored similarly
on any button marked E l through EH-
Stereo reception
The stereo indicator symbol
lights up if a stereo program is
received.
The radio is equipped with an automa­
tic stereo/mono switch that electro­
nically switches to mono for clear re­
ception if a weak signal is received. A
special circuit provides for a smooth
change-over rather than a hard sudden
m
switching, thereby reducing noise and
interference.
The stereo indicator will remain lit even
if the receiver has changed to the
mono mode and will turn off at an
antenna signal considered insufficient
to provide acceptable reception quality.
Important! Although FM is normally
static free, reception can be limited by
geographic and atmospheric condi­
tions, station strength and distance
from transmitter. Buildings or other
obstructions can cause momentary
static, flutter or station swapping. If
good reception cannot be obtained,
tune to a stronger station.
Tape Cassette playback
It is recommended to use only good
quality cassettes with a playback time
of not more than 60 to 90 minutes
(C 60) or (C 90).
To start playback, insert a cassette
(tape side first, side " I" or "A" facing
up) through the cassette door. Push
the cassette in until it is locked in its
playing position.
When the end of one playing side is
reached, the unit switches automati­
cally to reverse for playing the second
track.
The tape track can be selected by
depressing the cassette track switch
hnttnnfSTrSiil The built-in indicators
show which track of the cassette the
unit is playing back.
To stop playback, press the eject but­
ton | ^ ]. The unit will automatically
e h
eject the cassette and switch to radio
reception.
For fast tape rewind press the fast
rewind button m a u l . The button will
lock into position until the end of the
tape is reached or until the eject
| E ^ « ] or fast forward
is activated.
button