How to Turn On the Audio When It's Off in a Mercedes?
2 Answers
First, press the 'on' button next to the display screen. Pressing it once will turn off the entire display, including the radio. For the Mercedes E-Class radio, press the FM button to adjust the broadcast channel, or press and hold any number key on the right side of the radio.
When I encounter the audio turning off in my Mercedes-Benz, I usually just press the volume up button on the steering wheel or tap the Media button below the center screen, and the playback resumes immediately. If there's no response, it might be due to a slight system lag. In such cases, I try rotating the power button on top of the central circular knob—pressing it usually wakes the system up. Although the Mercedes-Benz infotainment system is smart, accidental screen touches can sometimes turn off the audio unexpectedly. I remember once when my child pressed random buttons while driving, causing the audio to mute, and the speaker icon on the screen turned gray—simply tapping it unmuted the sound. Here’s a handy tip: restarting the vehicle after turning it off resets the system, and the audio naturally turns back on. The interface of Mercedes-Benz is quite sophisticated, so I recommend new users check the manual first to familiarize themselves with the button locations to avoid distractions while driving.
