Mercedes-Benz 2009 SLK-Class Automobile User Manual


 
Audio system
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Calling up AUX mode
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Warning!
Due to the different volumes of the external
audio sources, system messages of the
vehicle may be much louder. You may need
to disable these system messages or adjust
the volume of these messages manually.
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Selecting audio AUX mode:
Press button é repeatedly until the
main menu for AUX operation appears.
or
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In CD mode: Select CD/MP3 £ Aux.
The audio AUX menu appears. The medium in
the external audio source is heard, provided
it is connected and switched to playback.
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Please refer to the relevant operating
guide for operation of the external audio
source.
The following settings can be made in the
audio AUX mode:
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Volume (Y page 136)
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Balance control (Y page 137)
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Bass and treble control (Y page 137)
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Surround sound (Y page 137)
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The volume of external audio sources is
extremely variable. It is possible that a
device connected as an external audio
source will sound quieter or louder in the
vehicle or that the usual maximum volume
cannot be achieved. On certain devices the
volume can be set separately. In this case,
start at a moderate volume and increase it
slowly. In this way, you can determine
whether the system is capable of playback
without distortion, even at high volume.
Switch back to CD mode
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Press button é.
or
X
Select Back To Disc in the audio AUX
menu.
Telephone
Safety precautions
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Warning!
Please do not forget that your primary
responsibility is to drive the vehicle. A
driver’s attention to the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we
recommend that you pull over to a safe
location and stop before placing or taking
a telephone call.
If you choose to use the mobile phone
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while driving, please use the hands-free
device and only use the mobile phone when
road, weather and traffic conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a mobile phone while driving a vehi-
cle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approxi-
mately 14 m) every second.
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Warning!
Never operate radio transmitters equipped
with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e.
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Observe all legal requirements.
Controls in detail
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