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.
Page 4: How To Use The Mcs Operating M Anual
How to use the MCS operating m anual 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 5: Operation - Mcs And Telephone
We recommend that you have any service work or alternations on 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...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Changing sides..............32 Introduction Fast forward/rewinding...........33 How to use the MCS operating m anual......1 Music search ..............34 Operation - MCS and telephone........2 Scanning................35 Operation safety..............2 Skip blanks............... 36 Operating and display elem ents........5 Dolby B (noise reduction)..........37 Screen display..............7...
Page 7 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Index Introductions Telephone Route guidance..............118 Mute voice instructions..........121 Before you use the telephone..........57 Altering the map scale........... 122 Operating and display elements - telephone....59 Break off route guidance..........122 Menu overview - Telephone..........60 Changing the route calculation mode Switching telephone operation on and off.....
Page 8: Operating And Display Elem Ents
The MCS unit is equipped with a key panel (1), a rotary/ Operating and display elem ents push-button (2), a number keypad with the zoom keys (3), a joystick (4), a softkey panel (5) and a color MCS operating un it display screen (6) as the displaying element.
Page 9 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Index Introductions and tBsrW This key lowers and raises the front of the control panel. These keys changes the map magnification ratio in the Behind the front panel are the cassette slot and the CD navigation mode.
Page 10: Screen Display
Screen display Activate these functions as follows: 1 Push the joystick in the direction you want to move the cursor on the display. Select the desired menu field by positioning the cursor on it. 2 Push the joystick to a r :■ ■ : : ■ ^ or K 9 t0 start rewind or search functions in the radio, tape or CD mode.
Page 11: Switching The Mcs Operating Unit On And Off
The MCS will also switch on when the electronic key in the steering lock is turned to position 1 or 2 if the MCS has been switched off by turning the electronic key in the steering lock to position 0 or removed.
Page 12: Adjusting The Volume
The MCS can also be switched on if the electronic key is Adjusting the volume 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 13: Pop-Up Screen Message Display Is Too Hot
Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Index Introductions Audio functions for radio, tape and CD: Pop-up screen message: DISPLAY IS TOO HOT... The selected volume level applies to all of the audio functions. Telephone function: The selected volume level applies only to the telephone function.
Page 14: Anti-Theft System
“PLEASE ENTER SECURITY CODE” will appear on the utes an incorrect code is entered again, “WAIT” will appear again and the MCS will be locked out for about display when it is next switched on. The MCS will only 10 minutes. After that you have to wait 1 hour to re...
Page 15: Audio Operating And Display Elements - Radio
CD changer (optional)...........44 (FM or AM mode)............23 Switching CD operation on and off........ 46 Weather band..............26 Selecting CDs (MCS with CD changer)......49 Operating and display elements - Tape deck....28 Track select............... 50 Inserting or ejecting a tape..........29 Music seek.................51...
Page 16 Operating and display elements - Radio 1 Switching radio on, Page 16 2 Color display with main menu 3 Raising or lowering the volume, page 9 4 Numeric frequency input, page 18 Selecting a station, page 21 5 Push joystick to C 2 1 : Automatic seek tuning, page 19 ____ Push joystick to o...
Page 17: Menu Overview - Radio
Navigation System settings Index Introduction Telephone Radio operation Menu overview - Radio ■ a ---- --- , | CU RREN T FM6 9 6 .5 T R E B L E + 7 ----- 1 1 1 1 1- 1 0 4 .5 g 1 0 2 .5 g 9 2 .7 8 7 .9 0...
Page 18 7 Weather band, page 26 1 Main FM radio menu, page 17 8 Current weather band 2 Current band (FM) and memory preset selected are displayed 9 Main AM radio menu, page 17 3 Current frequency 10 Current band (FM) and memory preset selected are displayed 4 Scan function, scanning radio stations, page 20 5 Main sound settings menu,...
Page 19: Switching Radio Operation On And Off
Note: 104.5 The telephone and navigation functions can be used while the radio is on. Switching off the radio: Switch to the tape, single CD or CD changer mode or AUTO ADJ SCAN switch off the MCS. P82.85-4986-26...
Page 20: Changing The Radio Band
Selecting a station Changing the radio b and (FM or AM mode) Different functions are available for selecting a station: • Manual tuning, page 18 • Station selection via direct frequency entry, page 18 A n l 530 • Automatic seek tuning, page 19 •...
Page 21 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Index Radio operation Manual tuning Station select via direct frequency entry S - . B l I 89.5 LIST AUTO ADJ SCAN P82.85-5011-26 P82.85-4988-26 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 22 Automatic seek tuning Use the number keys to enter the desired frequency, e.g. for 100,3 FM. | O PER O PER The display in the main radio menu will now indicate the new frequency. The station will begin to play. FM mode: 89.5 You can only enter odd numbers after the decimal point,...
Page 23 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 18) to stop the seek function.
Page 24 Station selection via number keypad (presets) s - - . i i — b i i CURRENT : FM6 96 . 5 Q 104. 102.5 g 92.7 106.9 0 9 6 .5 0 ™ 104.5 89.1 a 97.9 90.5 AUTO ADJ SCAN P82,85-4990-26 AUTO ADJ SCAN P82.85-4986-26...
Page 25 Introduction Audio Navigation System settings Index 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 FM AUTO independent and can only be accessed while in the cor...
Page 26 Saving stations manually briefly. Press one of the number keys, such as (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 ....
Page 27 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Index Radio operation Press the corresponding number key, e.g. MEM, for longer then 2 seconds. You will hear a confirmation S . . i l l beep. The currently displayed station will be saved in the CURRENT : FM6 96 5 Q memory corresponding to for the number key.
Page 28 Saving stations automatically (Auto store) Press the softkey ^ » “AUTO” for longer then 2 sec onds. While the station is being saved “AUTO STORE IN PROGRESS” will appear in the display. All stations FM AUTO stored in auto store preset will be deleted and the 10 strongest stations will be searched and stored.
Page 29: Weather Band
Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Index Radio operation Weather band FM AUTO I I S P CURRENT : FM6 96 . 5 0 0 104.5 @ 102 .5 i 92.7 8 7,9 9 106.9 0 9 6 . 5 0 CHANNEL 3 88,1 a a AUTO ADJ SCAN...
Page 30 If a weather station cannot be received on this channel To select a 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 31: Operating And Display Elements - Tape Deck
Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Index Tape operation Operating and display elem ents - Tape deck 1 Switching tape operation on, Page 31 2 Color display with main menu 3 Lower the front of the control panel, behind the front panel is the cassette slot with the but...
Page 32: Inserting Or Ejecting A Tape
In the radio, cassette and CD-mode there will be a cas trol panel. sette symbol on the display if a cassette is inserted. Note: After ejecting the tape the MCS will switch to the last audio mode. Tape operation Navigation...
Page 33: Menu Overview - Tape Deck
Introduction Telephone Navigation System settings Index Tape operation Menu overview - Tape deck ID'S1 E 2 9 © s . . m PAUSE SID E 1 SCANNING ► ► PLAY SIDE SKIP SCAN SIDE SKIP AD J SCAN PLAY SIDE □□...
Page 34: Switching Tape Operation On And Off
Switching tape operation on and off 1 Main tape menu 2 Scan function, scanning tracks, page 35 3 Main sound settings menu, Adjust sound settings, page 146 4 Skipping blank section, page 36 SIDE 1 5 Noise reduction, Dolby B H i , page 37 6 Changing sides, page 32 7 Pause function, page 38 SIDE...
Page 35: Changing Sides
SCAN Switch off tape playback: P82.85-4995-26 Eject the tape, switch to the radio, single CD or CD changer mode or switch off the MCS. Press the softkey “SIDE”. The other side will now begin to play. The side will also change automatically when the end of the tape has been reached.
Page 36: Fast Forward/Rewinding
Fast forward/rewinding To stop the function: Push the joystick to any direction. T A PE Note: | K i When the end /beginning of the tape is reached, the winding stops and the playback begins. The tape switches automatically to the other side at the end of a FORI/ fast forward operation.
Page 37: Music Search
Navigation System settings Index Introduction Audio Telephone Tape operation To stop the function: Music search Push the joystick to any direction. TAPE Note: The music search function will not work properly unless there is enough blank tape (approx. 2 seconds) MUSIC.
Page 38: Scanning
Scanning To start the function: Press the softkey H “SCAN”. The activated scan function is shown by a negative SCAN on the display and on the screen will appear “SCANNING”. To stop the function: Press the softkey “SCAN” or the joystick to any direction.
Page 39: Skip Blanks
Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Index Tape operation Skip blanks To start the function: Press the softkey “SKIP”. The activated skip blanks function is shown by a negative SKIP on the dis play. If the tape deck activates fast forwards on the display “SKIPPING BLANK SECTION”...
Page 40: Dolby B (Noise Reduction)
To start the function: Dolby B (noise reduction) Press the softkey 1 » “| | i | ". The activated Dolby B function is shown by a negative 1H<1 on the display. TAPE n < ^ To stop the function: _____ Press the highlighted softkey Q “...
Page 41: Pause
Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Index Tape operation Pause Press the softkey E l “ II”. The tape will stop playing. On the display will appear “PAUSE”. The tape will also stop if you send or receive a phone call. To cancel PAUSE: Press the softkey E l “PLAY”.
Page 42: Single Cd Player (Optional) And Cd Changer (Optional)
CD slot with the y jg jj but ton, page 40 4 Raising or lowering the volume, page 9 5 Selecting a CD (MCS with CD changer), page 49 Selecting a track, page 50 6 Push joystick to...
Page 43: General Information On Cd Playback
Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Index CD operation General inform ation on CD playback Inserting or ejecting a CD (Single CD player) Inserting: Warning! Press to lower the front of the control panel. The single CD player and the CD changer are a The CD should be inserted with the label side up into Class 1 laser product.
Page 44: Loading Cds In The Cd Changer
Do not place anything on the lowered control panel. Note: After ejecting the CD the MCS will switch to the radio mode. The CD changer is on the right side in the trunk behind the panel. It can accommodate up to 6 CDs.
Page 45 Press the eject button Q .The magazine will slide upwards. Note: The magazine can be ejected even if the MCS is switched off. However, the eject button Q will not function if the battery is not connected or drained. Inserting CDs: Push the CD into the magazine (arrow).
Page 46 Slide the magazine into the CD changer until it clicks Remove a CD from the magazine: into place (listen for the click). Close the sliding door. Turn the lock bold in the direction of the arrow indi cated in the picture. Push the CD tray out of the maga Note: zine (arrow).
Page 47: Menu Overview - Single Cd Player (Optional And Cd Changer (Optional)
Introduction Telephone Navigation System settings Index CD operation Menu overview - Single CD player (optional) and CD changer (optional) CHANGER | CHANGER A D JU ST ■ ® S . . . H ‘5 ? s . . a a i I Q ? ®...
Page 48 CD changer Single CD player 9 Main CD menu for CD changer 1 Main CD menu for single CD player 10 Icon for connected and loaded CD changer 2 Icon for inserted CD in single CD player 11 Number of selected CD 3 Scan function, scanning tracks, page 52 12 Scan function, scanning tracks, page 52 4 Repeat function, page 52...
Page 49: Switching Cd Operation On And Off
Telephone Navigation System settings Index CD operation Switching CD operation on and off MCS with single CD player CD operation begins: CHANGER • automatically, by inserting a CD, page 40 The playback starts at Track 1. • Press when a CD is already inserted in the CD TRACK 2 slot.
Page 50 Switch off CD playback: slot, page 40. The playing starts at Track 1. Switch to the radio or tape mode or switch off the MCS. Switch off CD playback: Eject the CD, switch to the radio, tape or CD changer mode or switch off the MCS.
Page 51 • CD changer mode: “NO MAGAZINE” - there is no magazine in the CD changer inserted. NAVIGATION CD INSERTED • CD changer mode: “CHANGER ERROR” - have the MCS and the CD changer checked by an authorized PLEASE REPLACE WITH A Mercedes-Benz Center. MUSIC CD, NAVI GAT I ON...
Page 52: Selecting Cds (Mcs With Cd Changer)
Selecting CDs (MCS with CD changer) CHANGER CHANGER CD SELECT 1 . 0 3 . 0 TRACK 2 < 0 < 0 < 0 00:25 P82.85-5092-26 TIME AD J SCAN The screen as shown above will appear for 4 seconds on P82.85-5090-26...
Page 53: Track Select
Telephone Navigation System settings Index Introduction CD operation Track select CHANGER ' S ' ® S - . B l I CHANGER s . . a l l RACK __ CD2 J TRACK 2 i : 00 00:25 RDM RPT TIME ADJ SCAN P82.85-5093-26 RDM RPT...
Page 54: Music Seek
Note: Music seek To enter a single digit track number you must enter zero (0) followed by the track number, e.g. 01. When CHANGER entering a two digit number you must enter the second digit within 4 seconds. Otherwise, the function will switch off and the screen will return to the previous dis...
Page 55: Scanning
Navigation System settings Index Introduction Audio Telephone CD operation Scanning CD track repeat CHANGER S r n mmUi RACK 12 TRACK 2 0 0 : 2 5 > : 2 1 RDM la g ! TIME ADJ SCAN RDM RFT TIME ADJ P82.85-5007-26 P82.85-5006-26...
Page 56: Play Cd Tracks In Random Order
To start the function: Play CD tracks in random order Press the softkey M ■ “RPT”. The activated repeat function is shown by a negative “RPT” on the display. To stop the function: ____ Press the highlighted softkey | Q “RPT”.
Page 57: Pause
Navigation System settings Index Audio Telephone Introduction CD operation Pause To start the function: Bf Ml Press the softkey “RDM”. The activated random function is shown as a negative “RDM“ on the display. S - - . i l To stop the function: ____ Press the highlighted softkey “RDM”.
Page 58: Select Time Display
Select time display In the CD main menu is displayed the current track and the elapsed time. By pressing the softkey f a ■ “TfME” the total numbers of the tracks and the total playing CHANGER time will be displayed. This display disappears after 4 seconds automatically or B T IB by pressing the softkey...
Page 59 Index Navigation System settings Telephone Audio Introduction Contents - Telephone Before you use the telephone......... 57 Operating and display elements - telephone....59 Menu overview - Telephone..........60 Switching telephone operation on and off....62 Incoming calls..............64 Outgoing calls..............66 Dialing a telephone num ber........... 66 Dialing a number from the phone book......
Page 60: Before You Use The Telephone
If you are required to enter the unlock-code when you switch the MCS operation unit on, you must Radio transmitters, such as portable telephone or a citi enter it to be able to use all of the telephone func...
Page 61 Navigation System settings Index Introduction Audio Telephone Notes In the following situations, it is not possible or not yet In the following situations, it is only possible to activate the emergency call: possible to use the telephone: • The unlock-code has not yet been entered. •...
Page 62: Operating And Display Elements - Telephone
Operating and display elements - telephone 1 Switching telephone operation on, page 62 2 Color display with main menu 3 Sets the volume for handsfree operation of the tele phone, page 65 4 Enter the unlock-code, page 62 Enter the telephone number, page 66 Speed-dialing: Activates number stored in the phone book with a maximum of 2 digits, page 71 Quick-dialing: Activates the first ten numbers...
Page 63: Menu Overview - Telephone
Navigation System settings Index Telephone Introduction Audio Telephone Menu overview - Telephone P HONE R . a l l l . I l l CHARLES 0 7 11833596 2048234 C H R 1STOPHER 8728798 DAVIS Ml 0 I 124531 EGAN M il 1353667 EXIT...
Page 64 1 Unlock-code menu, page 62 4 Reception indicator, page 63 5 Incoming call, page 64 2 Main telephone menu 3 S: Signal, page 63 6 Alphanumerical phone book, page 66 R: Roaming, page 63 7 Numerical phone book, page 68 Telephone Navigation System settings...
Page 65: Switching Telephone Operation On And Off
UNLOCK CODE Switching off the telephone system " The telephone will change to sleep mode if you switch to an audio mode, navigation mode or switch off the MCS system. P82.85-5012-26 Press the menu for entering the unlock-code will appear.
Page 66 Note: S . . i l l Your unlock-code prevents unauthorized persons from PHONE using your telephone. Be sure memorize this code, a three digit number, carefully. If you enter an incorrect code, the system returns to the F JEADY menu for entering the unlock-code.
Page 67: Incoming Calls
System settings Index Telephone Navigation Introduction Audio Telephone Accepting a call: Incoming calls Press an activated audio source is automatically muted. S . . i l l PHONE Refusing a call: Press the main telephone display appears and CALL the previous source is restored. Ending a call: 01 :2 5 Press...
Page 68 Accepting an incoming call and using the mobile cellular telephone handset Remove the telephone from its cradle and conduct your call. Hands-free operation will switch off. Please be sure to pay attention to the traffic situa tion at all times. Use the mobile cellular telephone1 only when the traffic situation allows.
Page 69: Outgoing Calls
Navigation System settings Index Telephone Introduction Audio Telephone Dialing a telephone num ber Outgoing calls You can use following functions: S . . i l l PHONE • Dial a telephone number, page 66 • Dial a number from phone book, page 68 •...
Page 70 Conducting a call Subsequent dialing: During the call you can press the number keys fctjy#, to transmit other dialing tones PHONE S . . a l l 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 CALL display).
Page 71: Dialing A Number From The Phone Book
Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Index Telephone Dialing a num ber from the phone book Dialing a number from the alphanumeric scrolling mode The phone book can be accessed through either the soft- key T i “NAME” or the “NUM”. HT IB .
Page 72 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 S . a l l l jump to next page of the list.
Page 73: Redial
Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Index Telephone Redial By pushing the joystick up or down you can select the desired number. The selected number will be high lighted. S . . i l l By pushing the joystick to the left or the right you can jump to next page of the list.
Page 74: Speed-Dialing
Speed-dialing Select number: When the main telephone menu is displayed enter the Press EH33' The number list will appear on the display. memory location desired with the number keys | H I ■ ■ By pushing the joystick up or down you can select the B liill.
Page 75: Quick-Dialing
Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Index Telephone Quick-dialing Emergency call When the main telephone menu is displayed press one of the number keys ... l i B f (e.g.:B i i l l ) for longer Important! than 2 seconds. If you press and press the number stored in...
Page 76 Emergency calls may not be possible with all phone net Telephone is ready for operation works or if certain network services and/or telephone functions are active. Check with your local network S . . a l l operating company. PHONE F ?EADY Caution! It will not be possible to connect the emergency...
Page 77 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Index Telephone Note: S . . a l l PHONE To use this function you must ensure that the number stored in memory location 1 is the number to be dialed in case of emergency. This function can also be done, if the telephone is CALLING HELP locked.
Page 78 Before you use the navigation system......76 Changing the route calculation mode during guidance............123 Operating and display elements - Navigation....79 Viewing the Maneuver List during guidance Menu overview - Navigation..........80 Switching navigation operation on and off....82 Road obstructed...............125 Detour function...............
Page 79: Before You Use The Navigation System
Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Index 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 80 If the vehicle has been transported by a car, train or ferry, MCS will require some time to find its exact posi In this case, the recommended trip may deviate from tion. In these cases it is often sufficient to move the the available traffic pattern, because the data informa...
Page 81 The reception of GPS signals can be unreliable or at Changing tires: times even impossible: After changing the tires it may take some time for MCS to adjust to the new measurement of the tires. In these • When driving between tall buildings, in parking cases it is often sufficient to move the vehicle a few garages or tunnels, when obstructed by large vehi...
Page 82: Operating And Display Elements - Navigation
Operating and display elem ents - Navigation 5 Sets the volume difference between an audio source and navigation voice during an announcement, page 9 6 Input address number 7 Push joystick: Moving cursor Press Confirm selection 8 Activates the navigation menu 9 Repeats current (last) voice instruction 10 Softkevs for:...
Page 83: Menu Overview - Navigation
System settings Index Telephone Introduction Audio Navigation Menu overview - Navigation P82.85-4977-26...
Page 84 1 Main navigation menu 14 Cancel Current Destination 15 Maneuver screen 2 Changes between map screen and maneuver screen 16 Destination menu 3 Option menu 17 Find destination by address, page 84 4 Edit Address Book, page 104 18 Find destination by intersection, page 90 5 Edit Recent Route, page 114 6 Edit Today’s Plan, page 109 19 Find destination by Point of interest, page 94...
Page 85: Switching Navigation Operation On And Off
Switch to the radio, single CD or CD changer mode and is inserted in the CD slot. the navigation system will continue to run in the back ground. If you switch off the MCS, the navigation and audio system will also switch off.
Page 86: Inserting Or Ejecting A Navigation Cd
Inserting or ejecting a navigation CD Ejecting: Press to lower the front of the control panel. Inserting: Press |2]2*U to eject the inserted CD. Press t0 lower the front of the control panel. Press any button at the control panel to close the control The navigation CD should be inserted with the label panel.
Page 87: Entering Destination Address
Index Telephone Navigation System settings Introduction Audio Destination input Entering destination address Searching for a destination by address You can search for a destination by: • an address, page 84 Find Destination by • an intersection, page 90 Address Intersection •...
Page 88 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. P82.85-5019-26 Select “City Name" or “Street Name" with the joystick and press Destination input Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation...
Page 89 Navigation System settings Index Introduction Telephone Audio D estination input Enter city name: The input screen appears with the current city name. If you want to choose another city select the first charac ter (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 90 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 character will appear in the street name list (7). To enter more characters repeat this step.
Page 91 To enter more characters repeat this step. 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 differenti ate north, east, west and south street names.
Page 92 Once the complete address has been entered, the Con firm Destination menu will appear. Confirm Destination Select “OK to Proceed” with the joystick and press © the MCS will begin calculating the route. 19145 GRAMERCY PL TORRANCE, CA Select “Save in the Address Book” with the joystick and press ®...
Page 93 Index Navigation System settings Introduction Audio Telephone Destination input Searching for a destination by an intersection Dest Find Address by Find Destination by Address City Name Intersection Point of Interest Map Cursor Recent Route Address Book Today’s Plan P82.85-5019-26 P82.85-5100-26 Select “City Name”...
Page 94 To enter more characters repeat this step. All unneces sary characters are shaded out. Select City Name To correct the last character select “Delete” (4) with the joystick and press Select the desired city name from the city name list with the joystick and press If the street name was not entered before, the street name menu will appear.
Page 95 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Index Destination input To enter more characters repeat this step. All unneces sary characters are shaded out. To correct the last character select “Delete” (8) with the joystick and press Select the desired street name with the joystick from the street name list and press ©...
Page 96 Destination menu will appear. Select “OK to Proceed” with the joystick and press the MCS will begin calculating the route. Select “Save in the Address Book” with the joystick and press © , the address will be stored in Address Book, page 104.
Page 97 System settings Index Telephone Navigation Introduction Audio Destination input Searching for a destination by Point of Interest by Place Name Find Destination by Address Intersection Point of Interest Map Cursor Recent Route Address Book Today’s Plan P82.85-5070-26 Select “Place Name" with the joystick and press P82.85-5101-26 BUM.
Page 98 The Confirm Destination menu will appear. P82.85-5084-26 Select “OK to Proceed” with the joystick and press the MCS will begin calculating the route. Enter Place Name: Select “Save in the Address Book” with the joystick and Select the first character (1) of the desired Place Name press ©...
Page 99 System settings Index Navigation Introduction Audio Telephone Destination input Searching for a destination from Recent Routes I Select Address [ 19145 GRAMERCY PL, TORRANCE, CA Find Destination by 119145 GRAMERCY ST, TORRANCE, CA Address ....Intersection Point of Interest Map Cursor Recent Route Address Book...
Page 100 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. tion. Select “Save in the Address Book” with the joystick and Press BSM1.
Page 101 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. Select “Add to the Today’s Plan” with the joystick and press the entry will be added to the Today’s Plan,...
Page 102 Searching for a destination with the Map Cursor Pest Find Destination by Address Intersection Point of Interest Map Cursor Recent Route Address Book Today’s Plan P82.8S-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.
Page 103 System settings Index Audio Telephone Navigation Introduction D estination input P82.85-5031-26 P82.85-5030-26 The “Select a Destination” menu appears with a detail If you have had selected the map in a large scale, the “Select an Area” menu appears with a five mile scale map (0.5 miles square) of the select destination.
Page 104 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. It Select “Save in the Address Book” with the joystick and operates even while in guidance mode.
Page 105 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Index Destination input P82.85-5034-26 P82.85-5035-26 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 106: Saving Current Vehicle Position
Saving current vehicle position Select “OK to Proceed” with the joystick and press the MCS will begin calculating the route. _ _ O p tio n _ Jg g :3 T Select “Save in the Address Book” with the joystick and Edit Address Book press ©...
Page 107: Address Book
Index Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation 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. | Confirm Destination 19145 GRAMERCY PL TORRANCE, CA Maximize Fr eeways...
Page 108 Select the first character (1) of the name with the joy stick and press The character will appear in the text Input Name window (2). Use the joystick to spell out the name you would like to see in the address book. E F G H I J To enter more characters repeat this step.
Page 109 Navigation System settings Index Introduction Audio Telephone Destination inp u t Address Book editing Confirm Destination I ALPINE 19145 GRAMERCY PL TORRANCE, CA (310)326-8000 Maximize Freeways m e t h o d O K to Proceed Sa ve in Address Book Add to Today's Plan P82.85-5027-26 P82.85-5036-26...
Page 110 Option Select Name Confirm Address 19145 GRAMERCY PL ■ ALPINE TORRANCE, CA i 19145 GRAMERCY PL © 5.4 mi (310)326-8000 ■ TORRANCE, CA | (310)326-8000 [DOCTOR I Change Name & Phone Number « FRIEND Delete from Address Book ! HOME Don’t Delete SECRET P82.85-5039-26...
Page 111 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Index 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. To enter more characters repeat this step.
Page 112: Today's Plan
Today’s Plan Today’s Plan will calculate the most efficient travel Change Phone Number order for multiple destinations. Up to 8 destinations can A LPINE be stored in Today’s Plan. This function is useful for 19145 GRAMERCY P L, TORRANCE finding the easiest or most effortless route to travel if you require multiple destinations.
Page 113 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Index D estination in p u t Adding a destination to the Today’s Plan Today’s Plan List PARAMOUNT STUDIO, LOS ANGELE Confirm Destination MAP/S SEPULVEDA BLVD, LOS AN MANN'S CHINESE THEATRE, LOS A 19145 GRAMERCY PL J PAUL GETTY MUSEUM, LOS ANGE TORRANCE, CA | * S 19145 GRAMERCY PL, TORRANCE.
Page 114 Using Today’s Plan Confirm Destination Find Destination by 19145 GRAMERCY PL TORRANCE, CA Address Intersection M axim ize Fr e e w a y s h i ; t h o d Point of Interest O K to Proceed Map Cursor S a ve in Address Book Recent Route Add to Today’s Plan...
Page 115 P82.85-5098-26 P82.85-5115-26 If you want 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. Select If the new route is acceptable, select “OK to Proceed”...
Page 116 Today’s Plan editing Option Se le ct Address ALPINE, 'TORRANCE, CA ! | MAP/8851 CENTRAL AVE, MONTCLAR KNOTT’ S BERRY FARM, BUENA PARK, 1913 HARBOR BLVD, ANAHEIM, CA Edit Recent Route S a ve Current Position G PS Information Information Return P82.85-5044-26 P82.85-5106-26...
Page 117: Recent Route Editing
System settings Index Telephone Navigation Introduction Audio Destination input Recent Route editing Confirm Address Option ALPINE 19145 GRAMERCY PL Edit Address Book TORRANCE, CA (310)326-8000 Edit Recent Route Edit Today’s Pla n D elete from Today’s Plan S a v e Cur rent Posit ion Delete A ll G PS Information Don’t D elete...
Page 118 Confirm Address Se le ct Address 1 ALPINE. TORRANCE, CA 19145 GRAMERCY PL MAP/8851 CENTRAL AVE, MONTCLAR ■ TORRANCE, CA KNOTT’S BERRY FARM, BUENA PARK, (310)326-8000 1913 HARBOR BLVD, ANAHEIM, CA D elete from Recent Route D elete A ll Don’t D elete P82.S5-5046-26 P82.85-5044-26...
Page 119: The Principle Of Route Guidance
Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings v'-fe Route guidance The principle of route guidance P82.85-4978-29...
Page 120 1 Maneuver screen 8 Detailed map display 2 Name of the street onto which you should turn 9 GPS signal strength icon 3 Distance to the next maneuver 10 Next maneuver icon 4 Distance to the destination 11 Name of the street onto which you should turn 5 Direction to destination 12 Compass Icon indicates the direction North 13 Distance to the destination...
Page 121: Route Guidance
Navigation System settings Index Introduction Audio Telephone Route guidance Route guidance C alculating I ALPINE 19145 GRAMERCY PL TORRANCE, CA (310)326-8000 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...
Page 122 NORTH 1-405 N fefisfBci SANTA MONICA 4 0 5 miles O N: O I- 405 NORTH, LOS ANGELES P82.85-5049-26 P82.85-5050-26 The Detailed Map display shows a moving map with the While the system is guiding you on your route, the dis recommended route highlighted in blue.
Page 123 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Index Route guidance All maneuvers are announced by voice instructions. The instructions start a short while before the maneu Maneuver List Route ver is required. You will hear an annoucement, for W 1901fH ST 1.7 m i | example, “In one half mile, make a right turn”.
Page 124: Mute Voice Instructions
Mute voice instructions To mute the voice instructions press the softkey U DESTINATION “MUTE”. To activate the softkeys press any softkey. The softkey “MUTE” will be highlighted. To delete the mute function press the highlighted soft- “MUTE”. To activate the softkeys press any softkey.
Page 125: Altering The Map Scale
Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Index Route guidance Altering the m ap scale Break off route guidance To activate the softkeys press any softkey. ■ Press softkey M M “STOP”. < t A window appears confirming the stop request. To con <r 1 9 Q T H .
Page 126: Changing The Route Calculation Mode During Guidance
Changing the route calculation mode during guidance P82.85-5094-26 PETR STOP LIST MUTE MAP 1 The Change Method menu appears on the display. P82.85-5108*26 During a route guidance, you can change the route cal culation mode. Press l i M . Select “Route” with the joystick and press The Route Select menu appears.
Page 127: Viewing The Maneuver List During Guidance
Select one of the following calculation modes with the Viewing the M aneuver List during guidance joystick. After selection press © . • “Shortest Route”: The MCS will calculate the most | Maneuver List efficient way to arrive at your destination.
Page 128: Road Obstructed
Road obstructed The maneuver screen for the selected maneuver appears on the display. To return to the Guidance mode press the softkey E “MAP” or wait 10 seconds, then the system will auto matically return to the Guidance mode. P82.85-5109*26 If you encounter a road block or would like to avoid con...
Page 129 Introduction Audio Navigation Telephone System settings Index Route guidance Avoid Road Route | *1 PRAIRIE AVE 1.9 mi 0.1 mi r* U CARSON ST < * DEL AMO FASHION CENTER 3525 U CARSON ST TORRANCE, CA (310)542-8525 DETR STOP LIST MUTE P82.85-5060-26 P82.85-5061-26...
Page 130 Note: Continue Trip to When you are traveling on an expressway or a freeway, the system calculates the new route with the starting ALPINE point about five miles ahead. On surface streets, the sys 19145 GRAMERCY PL tem calculates the new route with the starting point TORRANCE, CA positioned about one mile ahead.
Page 131: Detour Function
Navigation System settings Index Introduction Audio Telephone Route guidance Detour function miles 0:09 T O G O P82.85-5064-26 U 190TH ST, TORRANCE P82.85-5063-26 If you have pressed 3 button, the navigation system will recalculate the route around the upcoming detour. If during route guidance you require the navigation sys...
Page 132: Setting Voice Prompt Type/Frequency
Setting voice prompt type/frequency | Guidance Setup Normal Voice Prompt Hybrid Auto Shortest Route D isplay Setup Display Setup Guidance Setup Return 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.
Page 133 1/2 mile before each maneuver on surfaces streets and one mile before each maneu ver on freeways and expressways. “Max”: The MCS will give voice instructions at all maneuver locations and 1/2 mile before each maneuver on surfaces streets and one mile before each maneuver on freeways and expressways.
Page 134: Setting Type Of Guidance Display
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 I W . Select “Setup” with the joystick and press The Setup Select menu appears.
Page 135 Display screen during a maneuver then return to Detailed Map Display screen or to the audio screen. • “Arrow”: The MCS will display the Basic Guidance Display screen at all times. • “Map”: The MCS will display the Detailed Map Dis play screen at all times.
Page 136: Setting Map Screen Orientation
Setting map screen orientation | Guidance Setup Normal Voice Prompt Hybrid Guidance Auto Reroute Shortest Route Method Display Setup Return M A P P82.85-5068-26 P82.85-5065-26 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 vehi...
Page 137 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Index Navigation settings Display Setup Brightness Display Auto Color POI Icon Show Heading Up Guidance Setup Return M A P 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”...
Page 138: Setting Points Of Interest Icon Options
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. m m . Press Select “Setup"...
Page 139 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Index • - -/" 1 - " Navigation settings Display Setup Brightness Display fluto Color POI Icon Show Heading Up Guidance Setup Return M AP P82.85-5071-26 P82.85-5075-26 The Display Setup menu appears. Select one of the 3 modes: “Show”, “Hide”, “Edit” with Select the “POI Icon”...
Page 140 Guidance Setup Voice Prompt Normal Guidance Hybrid Reroute Auto Method Shortest Route Display Setup Return M A P P82.85-5074-26 P82.85-5068-26 If you select “Edit” a list of 6 icons will appear. Select up To save the setting, select “Return” with the joystick to any 3 of the following icon types with the joystick.
Page 141: Selecting The Route Calculation Mode
Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation settings Selecting the route calculation mode Guidance Setup Norma) Voice Prompt f ~ Guidance Reroute Method P82.85-5066-26 P82.85-5110-26 The Guidance Setup menu appears. Select the “Method” section with the joystick and press Press KfeVM. Select “Setup” with the joystick and press The Setup Select menu appears.
Page 142 Select one of the following calculation modes with the joystick. After selection press © . To save the setting, select “Return” with the joystick • “Shortest Route”: The MCS will calculate the most and press efficient way to arrive at your destination.
Page 143: Selecting The Off-Route Recalculation Mode
Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Index Navigation settings Selecting the off-route recalculation mode Display Setup Guidance Setup P82.85-5066-26 P82.85-5110-26 Select the “Reroute” section with the joystick and press Press H W . Select “Setup” with the joystick and press The Setup Select menu appears.
Page 144: Viewing Gps Information
MCS allows you to view dynamic location information received from GPS satellites. This feature is useful for • If you selected “Manual” the MCS will after deviat off-road users in establishing a starting point before off- ing from the suggested route prompt you to press ®...
Page 145: Viewing Software Information
• “Current Location”: Displays street, city and state Use this information if you are requesting help from information. your Mercedes-Benz Center. • “Current Position”: Shows approximate latitude, Press BUM. Select “Option” with the joystick and press longitude and elevation information.
Page 146 Option System Information Database Area: California/Nevada Database Code: P82.8S-5079-26 The CD-ROM version information is displayed. To return to the Option Select menu select “Return” with the joystick and press Navigation settings Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Index...
Page 147: Settings Operating And Display Elements - System Settings
Navigation System settings Index Introduction Audio Telephone Contents - System settings Operating and display elements - System settings............145 Adjust sound settings.............146 Switching between the light mode and the dark mode......148 Adjusting the brightness in the dark mode............148 Adjusting the brightness for navigation system s..........149 Setting the display dimming characteristics..........150...
Page 148: System Settings
Operating and display elements - System settings 1 Selecting audio sources or navigation menu, Pages 16, 31,46, 62,82 2 Color display with main menu 3 Raising or lowering the volume, page 9 4 Navigation menu: Push joystick to Adjusting the parameters, page 149, 150 Push joystick to Adjusting the parameters,...
Page 149: Adjust Sound Settings
System settings Index Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Adjust sound settings FM A D J U S T You can adjust the sound settings for the audio sources. The audio sources include: B A S S - 1 ---------1 --I ---------- •...
Page 150 Use the softkeys and “+” to set the desired value. SOUND R E S E T Once you are satisfied with the sound setting press soft- “EXIT”. The new setting will be confirmed B A S S 0 ----------- 1 and the audio sound setting menu will appear on the display.
Page 151: Switching Between The Light Mode And The Dark Mode
System settings Index Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings If you want to switch to the light mode in the audio Switching between modes (radio, tape or CD) press the softkey U | “ADJ” the light mode and the dark mode H I ! and then press the softkey B “LGHT”...
Page 152: For Navigation System S
Adjusting the brightness for the navigation system Display Setup Brightness Display Auto Color Show POI Icon Heading Up Guidance Setup Return P82.85-5112-26 To darken the screen: P82.85-5071-26 Push the joystick to o Start navigation mode, page 82. To brighten the screen: Press I H t Select the menu “SETUP”...
Page 153: Setting The Display Dimming Characteristics
Navigation System settings Index Introduction Audio Telephone System settings Setting the display dimming characteristics B E S S ! Display Setup Brightness j Auto Color POI Icon Heading Up Guidance Setup Return P82.85-5082-26 MAP 1 P82.85-5071-26 You have 3 choices of display modes: You can set the monitor’s dimming characteristics for •...
Page 154: Adjusting The Brightness For Navigation Systems
Fast forward/rewinding........... 33 CD track repeat..............52 Changing sides..............32 General information on CD playback......40 Changing the radio band..........17 Changing the route calculation mode during guidance............123 How to use the MCS operting manual......40 Index Telephone Navigation System settings Introduction Audio...
Page 155 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation System settings Index Incoming calls..............64 Operating and display elements - Navigation....79 Inserting or ejecting a CD (Single CD player)....40 Operating and display elements - Radio.......13 Inserting or ejecting a navigation CD......83 Operating and display elements - Inserting or ejecting a tape..........
Page 156 Scanning (tape)..............35 Track select................50 Scanning (CD)..............52 Selecting a station (FM or AM mode)............17 Selecting CDs (MCS with CD changer)......49 Viewing GPS Information..........141 Selecting the off-route recalculation m ode....140 Viewing the Maneuver List during guidance Selecting the route calculation mode......138 Viewing Software Information........142...
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