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  • 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: How To Use The Mcs Operating Manual

    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 4: Operation - Mcs And Telephone

    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 5: Table Of Contents

    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........
  • Page 6 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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....
  • Page 7 Settings Setting type of guidance display ........137 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 8: Operating And Display Elements

    By pressing the button (2) you can switch the MCS on and off. By turning the button you can raise or lower the volume. Using the MCS (Modular Control System) operating unit it is possible to operate the radio, tape deck, single CD player, CD changer, telephone and navigation sys- tems and to adjust the system settings.
  • Page 9 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 10 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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 11: Screen Display

    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 P68.20-2110-27 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 12: Switching The Mcs Operating Unit On And Off

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Volume

    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 14: Pop-Up Screen Message: Display Is Too Hot

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s Introductions Pop-up screen message: DISPLAY IS TOO HOT... Anti-theft system P68.20-2110-27 P68.20-2110-27 If the message “DISPLAY IS TOO HOT ...” appears, the If the power supply to the MCS has been interrupted, display is too hot.
  • Page 15 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 16: Audio

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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)............

  • Page 17: Operating And Display Elements - Radio

    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 18: Menu Overview - Radio

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s Radio operation Menu overview - Radio...
  • Page 19 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 20: Switching Radio Operation On And Off

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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.

  • Page 21: Changing The Radio Band

    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 P68.20-2110-27 • Automatic seek tuning, page 21 •...
  • Page 22 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s Radio operation Manual tuning Station select via direct frequency entry 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 23 Automatic seek tuning Use the number keys to enter the desired frequency, 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: P82.85-5011-26 You can only enter odd numbers after the decimal point, even numbers will not be accepted.
  • Page 24 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s Radio operation Automatic station scan Note: 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 25 Station selection via number keypad (presets) P68.20-2110-27 P68.20-2110-27 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 26 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s Radio operation Station selection in the auto store preset menu Press one of the number keys, such as briefly. The radio will tune to the frequency assigned to that memory location.

  • Page 27: Memory Functions (Fm Or Am Mode)

    Saving stations manually Press one of the number keys, such as briefly. (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 28 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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.
  • Page 29 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 30: Weather Band

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s Radio operation Weather band P68.20-2110-27 P68.20-2110-27 Auto store preset menu Press softkey “WB”. WB is displayed in the upper Frequency of the station you are listening to pres- left corner.
  • Page 31 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 32: Operating And Display Elements - Tape Deck

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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...

  • Page 33: Inserting Or Ejecting A Tape

    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 Inserting: continue at 5 second intervals until the front of the con- trol panel is returned to its normal position. Press the Press to lower and raise the front of the control to return the control panel to its closed posi-...

  • Page 34: Menu Overview - Tape Deck

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s Tape operation Menu overview - Tape deck...

  • Page 35: Switching Tape Operation On And Off

    Switching tape operation on and off Main tape menu Scan function, scanning tracks, page 37 Main sound settings menu, Adjust sound settings, page 153 Skipping blank section, page 38 P68.20-2110-27 Noise reduction, Dolby B , page 39 Changing sides, page 34 Pause function, page 40 Tape operation begins: •...

  • Page 36: Changing Sides

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s Tape operation Changing sides Note: 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 ...”...

  • Page 37: Fast Forward/Rewinding

    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 P68.20-2110-27 switches automatically to the other side at the end of a fast forward operation.

  • Page 38: Music Search

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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.

  • Page 39: Scanning

    Scanning To start the function: Press the softkey “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 in any P68.20-2110-27 direction.

  • Page 40: Skip Blanks

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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.

  • Page 41: Dolby B (Noise Reduction)

    Dolby B (noise reduction) To start the function: Press the softkey “ ”. The activated Dolby B function is shown by a negative on the display. To stop the function: Press the highlighted softkey “ ”. P82.85-5000-26 This function provides the optimum playback of tapes recorded with Dolby B.

  • Page 42: Pause

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s Tape operation Pause Press the softkey “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.

  • Page 43: Operating And Display Elements - Single Cd Player (Optional) And Cd Changer (Optional)

    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 44: General Information On Cd Playback

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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. Warning! Note: An 8-cm CD adapter may cause damage to the single CD...

  • Page 45: Inserting Or Ejecting A Cd (Single Cd Player)

    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 46: Loading Cds In The Cd Changer

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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.
  • Page 47 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 48 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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 49 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 50: Menu Overview - Single Cd Player (Optional) And Cd Changer (Optional)

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s CD operation Menu overview - Single CD player (optional) and CD changer (optional)
  • Page 51 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 52: Switching Cd Operation On And Off

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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.
  • Page 53 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 54 P86-0081-B13 (2-fbg) • 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 55: Selecting Cds (Mcs With Cd Changer)

    Selecting CDs (MCS with CD changer) P86-0081-B13 (2-fbg) P68.20-2110-27 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 56: Track Select

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s CD operation Track select P86-0081-B13 (2-fbg) P68.20-2110-27 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 57: Music Seek

    Music seek Note: 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 58: Scanning

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s CD operation Scanning CD track repeat P68.20-2110-27 P82.85-5007-26 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.

  • Page 59: Play Cd Tracks In Random Order

    Play CD tracks in random order To start the function: 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”. P82.85-5008-26 Note: You can not activate the repeat function and the random function at the same time.

  • Page 60: Pause

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s CD operation Pause To start the function: Press the softkey “RDM”. The activated random function is shown as a highlighted “RDM“ on the dis- play.

  • Page 61: Select Time Display

    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 62 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s Contents - Telephone Before you use the telephone..........61 Operating and display elements - telephone....63 Menu overview - Telephone ..........64 Switching telephone on and off........

  • Page 63: 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 64 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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 65: 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 66: Menu Overview - Telephone

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s Telephone Menu overview - Telephone P82.85-6532-29...
  • Page 67 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 68: Switching Telephone Operation On And Off

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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.
  • Page 69 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. P82.85-6533-26 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 70: Incoming Calls

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s Telephone Incoming calls Accepting a call: Press , the current audio source is automatically muted. Refusing a call: Press , the main telephone display disappears and P82.85-5014-26 the previous source is restored.
  • Page 71 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 72: Outgoing Calls

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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 •...
  • Page 73 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 P82.85-5014-26 display).

  • Page 74: Dialing A Number From The Phone Book

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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”...
  • Page 75 Dialing a number from the numeric scrolling mode By pushing the joystick up or down you can select the 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 76: Redial

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s Telephone Redial By pushing the joystick up or down you can select the desired number. The selected number will be high- lighted.

  • Page 77: Speed-Dialing

    Speed-dialing Select number: 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 78: Quick-Dialing

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s Telephone Quick-dialing Emergency call When the main telephone menu is displayed press one of the number keys (e.g.: ) for longer Important! than 2 seconds.
  • Page 79 Telephone is ready for operation Emergency calls (9-1-1) may not be possible with all phone networks. Check with your local carrier for avail- ability. Caution! P82.85-6533-26 It will not be possible to connect the emergency call if the cellular system is busy. The message “SYSTEM BUSY”...
  • Page 80 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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.

  • Page 81: 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 82 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s Info Service Warning! In order to avoid distraction which could lead to an accident, information should only be read with the P82.85-6535-26 vehicle at stillstand and the system should be oper- ated by the driver only when traffic condition per-...
  • Page 83 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 84: Before You Use The Navigation System

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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 85 However navigation is only possible while a navigation The current vehicle position cannot be displayed exactly CD is 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 86 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 87: Operating And Display Elements - Navigation

    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 88: Menu Overview - Navigation

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s Navigation Menu overview - Navigation...
  • Page 89 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 90: Switching Navigation Operation On And Off

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s Destination input Switching navigation operation on and off P68.20-2110-27 After the navigation system is booted the disclaimer screen appears. If you accept the statements press The navigation operation starts by pressing the button Note: The navigation start up screen appears only during the...

  • Page 91: Inserting Or Ejecting A Navigation Cd

    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 92: Entering Destination Address

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s Destination input Entering destination address Searching for a destination by address You can search for a destination by: • an address, page 90 •...
  • Page 93 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 94 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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...
  • Page 95 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 96 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s Destination input Note: All unnecessary characters are shaded out. Use “N”, “E”, “W” or “S” only if the address number contains such a character.
  • Page 97 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 98 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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 .
  • Page 99 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 100 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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...
  • Page 101 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 102 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s Destination input Searching for a destination by Point of Interest by Place Name P82.85-5070-26 P82.85-5101-26 Select “Place Name” with the joystick and press Press Select “Dest”...
  • Page 103 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 104 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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.
  • Page 105 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 106 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s Destination input P82.85-5104-26 P82.85-5027-26 A list with all locations saved in Address Book is dis- The Confirm Destination menu will appear. played.
  • Page 107 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 108 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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”...
  • Page 109 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 110 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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.

  • Page 111: Saving The Current Vehicle Position

    Saving the current vehicle position The Confirm Destination menu will appear. 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 112: Address Book

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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.
  • Page 113 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 114 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s Destination input Address Book editing P82.85-5027-26 P82.85-5036-26 The Confirm Destination menu appears. Select “OK to Proceed” with the joystick and press Press Select “Option”...
  • Page 115 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 116 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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).

  • Page 117: Today's Plan

    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 118 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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...
  • Page 119 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 120 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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”...
  • Page 121 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 122: Recent Route Editing

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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, the address of the desti- nation is stored into the Recent Route list.
  • Page 123 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 124: The Principle Of Route Guidance

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s Route guidance The principle of route guidance P82.85-4978-29...
  • Page 125 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 126: Route Guidance

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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 127 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 128 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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”.

  • Page 129: Mute Voice Instructions

    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 130: Altering The Map Scale

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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 .

  • Page 131: Changing The Route Calculation Mode During Guidance

    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 132: Viewing The Maneuver List During Guidance

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s Route guidance Viewing the Maneuver List during guidance Select one of the following calculation modes with the joystick. After selection press •...

  • Page 133: Road Obstructed

    Road obstructed The maneuver screen for the selected maneuver 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 134 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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.
  • Page 135 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 136: Detour Function

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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:...

  • Page 137: Setting Voice Prompt Type/Frequency

    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 138 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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...

  • Page 139: Setting Type Of Guidance Display

    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 140 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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”...

  • Page 141: Setting Map Screen Orientation

    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 142 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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”...

  • Page 143: Setting Points Of Interest Icon Options

    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 144 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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”...
  • Page 145 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 146: Selecting The Route Calculation Mode

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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”...
  • Page 147 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 148: Selecting The Off-Route Recalculation Mode

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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.

  • Page 149: Selecting The Language

    Selecting the language Only for Canada 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 150 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s Navigation settings P82.85-6544-26 P82-85-6543-26 Select the “Reroute” section with the joystick and press Select “English” or “Francais” with the joystick. After selection press •...

  • Page 151: Viewing Gps Information

    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 152: Viewing Software Information

    To return to the Option Select menu select “Return” Use this information if you are requesting help from with the joystick and press your Mercedes-Benz Center. Press Select “Option” with the joystick and press The Option Select menu appears. Select “Information”...
  • Page 153 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..........156 Setting the display dimming characteristics ..........

  • Page 154: System Settings

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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:...

  • Page 155: Adjust Sound Settings

    Adjust sound settings You can adjust the sound settings for the audio sources. The audio sources include: • Radio (FM, AM, WB) P68.20-2110-27 • Tape deck • CD • CD-Changer Each audio source has its own adjustments for bass and treble levels.
  • Page 156 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s System settings Use the softkeys “-” and “+” to set the desired value. Once you are satisfied with the sound setting press soft- “EXIT”.

  • Page 157: Switching Between

    Switching between If you want to switch to the light mode in the audio the light mode and the dark mode modes (radio, tape or CD) press the softkey “ADJ” and then press the softkey “LGHT” . If you are in the navigation mode, press any softkey to activate the softkeys.

  • Page 158: Adjusting The Brightness

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s System settings 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 .

  • Page 159: Setting The Display Dimming Characteristics

    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 bright. the navigation mode. • “Night” mode: The display colors are dark. Start navigation mode, page 86.

  • Page 160: Adjusting The Brightness For Navigation Systems

    Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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 ....
  • Page 161 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 162 Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index S y s t e m s e t t i n g s 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 ....
  • Page 163 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.
  • Page 164 Order-No. DaimlerChrysler 6515 9539 13 Parts-No. 163 584 25 83 Edition A/2001...

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