Page 1 Grafik auf der Vorgabeseite in den Grafikrahmen importieren! COMAND Operator’s Manual Mercedes-Benz...
Page 2 Order-No. DaimlerChrysler 6515 6644 13 Blaupunkt 8 622 403 128 Index C Parts-No. 203 584 33 96 US Edition C 05/02...
Page 3 If you have any questions about We extend our best wishes for many miles the operation of any equipment, your au- of safe, pleasurable driving. thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC glad to demonstrate the proper procedu- A DaimlerChrysler Company res.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Naming a CD ....55 Introduction ..... 1 Audio .
Page 6 Contents SMS function ....103 Route guidance....144 Navigation.
Page 7 Contents Driving on a non-digitized road. . . 168 Auxiliary audio source ... . 200 Info Services/System settings..183 Interrupt route guidance during a jour- Connecting ....200 Info Services*.
Page 8 Contents...
Page 9: Introduction
Introduction Where to find it Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- Audio Info Services* and System settings vide support information for you, the COMAND operator. Each chapter has its Here you will find all the information on This chapter provides information on how own guide color to provide fast access to how to use the radio, cassette player*, CD-...
Page 10: Symbols
Introduction Symbols Symbols You will find the following symbols in these This symbol points to instructions for operating instructions: you to follow. Warning The asterisk identifies optional A number of these symbols appearing A warning draws your attention to possible equipment.
Page 11: Operating Safety
For safety reasons, we encoura- by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ge the driver to stop the vehicle in a safe place before answering or placing a call, or...
Page 12 Introduction Operating safety...
Page 13: At A Glance
At a glance COMAND control unit Multifunction display Quick reference COMAND...
Page 14: Comand Control Unit
At a glance COMAND control unit COMAND control unit DETR INFO DISP PQRS WXYZ BACK VOL-RPT P82.85-9058-31...
Page 15 At a glance COMAND control unit Function Page Function Page Function Page 1 Switching COMAND on 8 Requesting destination Navigation (Destination and off and route information input): Selecting destination via 2 Switching the navigation 9 Muting of: the map system on Audio source Quick reference 13 Subsequent dialing...
Page 16 At a glance COMAND control unit Function Page Function Page Function Page 16 General: 18 Turn to adjust the volu- 21 Switching radio operati- Altering or deleting me of on on entries Quick reference Audio source CD operation: Changing the radio band Hands-free operation Deleting a CD name 22 Switching CD operation...
Page 17: Screen Displays
At a glance COMAND control unit Main menu structure Status line and symbol bar Screen displays Screen displays include: Symbols Meaning Main system menus, e.g. the main ra- Status line dio menu The radio is switched on in Lists for the selection of entries, FM Band;...
Page 18 At a glance COMAND control unit You will see the message “Caution. Please Transmitting an emergency call start engine. Otherwise COMAND will shut via TELE AID* The symbol bar appears in all system down in 3 minutes”. Refer to the vehicle operating instructions main menus.
Page 19: Multifunction Display
At a glance Multifunction display Multifunction display The starter switch must be in position 1 or Function Function 2. Refer to vehicle operating instructions. 5 Moving within a menu system 1 Multifunction display in speedo- meter F next display Operating the control system G previous display 2 Adjusting the volume I lowers the volume...
Page 20: Quick Reference Comand
P82.85-9061-31 COMAND switches on the last active system and displays the corresponding menu. P82.85-9060-31 Press #. The Mercedes logo and the lettering Mercedes-Benz will appear. The display then changes and an alert box will ap- pear.
Page 21 At a glance Quick reference COMAND The navigation system was the last sys- Switching another system on tem used Press a system key, e.g. d. If COMAND is switched off for more The menu displayed will vary according to than 30 minutes during active route The main CD menu will appear.
Page 22: Adjusting The Volume
At a glance Quick reference COMAND For the service sources Adjusting the volume Radio operation Voice output during route guidance At the multifunction steering wheel (navigation system) To raise the volume Press J. Voice Recognition System (refer to se- parate operating instruction) To lower the volume you can set the volume jointly.
Page 23: Cd Operation
At a glance Quick reference COMAND Selecting a station Loading a CD into the CD drive and loading CD operation CDs in the CD changer ( page 45). Automatic seek tuning Press g or h on the rocker Track select switch briefly.
Page 24: Telephone Operation
At a glance Quick reference COMAND CD track scan Entering the unlock code Telephone operation Use the number keys 1 through 0 to Press the right-hand rotary/push- button v to confirm “Scan”. enter the unlock code. The tracks on the CD will be played one Asterisks instead of digits will appear in after the other for 8 seconds each, the input line.
Page 25: Entering A Destination And
At a glance Quick reference COMAND Press b. Begin dialing Entering a destination and calcula- ting a route When the “Send” button is highlighted, If the navigation system has not been press the right-hand rotary/push- booted up, the message “Navigation Switching the navigation system on button v to confirm your input.
Page 26 At a glance Quick reference COMAND Entering destination address Entering a city Turn the right-hand rotary/push- button v to highlight the first letter and press to confirm. Enter other characters until the desired city appears in the input line. Correcting entry Last character Press r briefly.
Page 27 At a glance Quick reference COMAND P82.85-9068-31 P82.85-9069-31 City list Press the right-hand rotary/push- You have now selected the destination and button v to confirm “Street…”. can calculate the route. Press the right-hand rotary/push- button v again to confirm the city. The input menu “Street Entry”...
Page 28 At a glance Quick reference COMAND Route types available: Fast Route Short Route Including P/avoiding traffic routes Q Freeway Ferry Toll Press the right-hand rotary/push- button v to confirm “OK”. P82.85-9071-31 P82.85-7484-31 P82.85-9072-31 “Route mode ” selection menu Symbol display The selected route and the destination you have entered will appear on the Select a route and then a traffic route...
Page 29: Selecting Beeps
At a glance Quick reference COMAND Day and night display, switching off Selecting beeps screen You can switch different beeps on and off. Press Ä repeatedly until the desired Acknowledgement beep display appears. Beeps when you accept an entry or en- The display changes in this order: ter a destination on the map Day display...
Page 30 At a glance Quick reference COMAND...
Page 31: Audio
Audio Radio operation CD operation Sound settings...
Page 32: Radio Operation
Audio Radio operation Radio operation Quick reference DETR INFO DISP P82.85-7197-31 PQRS WXYZ BACK VOL-RPT P82.85-9075-31...
Page 33 Audio Radio operation Function Page Function Page 1 Switching COMAND on 6 Turn to highlight a func- and off tion or a menu field 2 Muting the radio audio Press to perform a func- (muting on/off) tion or access a subme- 3 Selecting a station via number keypad (presets) 7 Adjusting the volume...
Page 34 Audio Radio operation Menu overview...
Page 35 Audio Radio operation Function Page Function Page 1 Main radio menu FM 9 Preset menu Save a station automati- 2 Current frequency band cally FM, AM (FM) and memory preset Select a station selected (e.g. 1) 3 Current frequency 4 Symbol indicates stereo reception 5 Menu fields 6 Main sound menu...
Page 36: Switching On
Audio Radio operation In chapter “Audio” you will find detailed in- Switching on formation regarding You can operate the telephone and the radio operation navigation system while the radio is on. CD operation and Muting sound adjustments Press Ö while listening to the radio. If you have not done so already, please fa- The symbol R will appear in the symbol miliarize yourself with these functions by...
Page 37: Changing The Radio Band
Audio Radio operation Changing the Radio band Frequency band Frequency range If a weather band station cannot be re- You can select between FM-, AM- and WB- 87.7 - 107.9 FM ceived on this channel, an automatic Band. 530 - 1710 AM search run of all 7 channels will take place.
Page 38: Selecting A Station
Audio Radio operation Automatic seek tuning FM- and AM-Bands, Weather Band WB Selecting a station The radio will tune in to the next receivable You can use the following functions: station (FM, AM) or channel (WB) with de- Automatic seek tuning ( page 30) scending/ascending frequency depending Seek tuning at the multifunction stee- on the direction of seek.
Page 39 Audio Radio operation Seek tuning at the multifunction stee- Manual tuning (FM, AM) FM Band ring wheel The frequency displayed will change in in- If the multifunctional display shows the crements of 0.2 MHz. station frequency, then: AM Band Press F or G to select a higher/ lower frequency preset.
Page 40 Audio Radio operation Station selection via number keypad Station selection via direct frequency (presets) entry (FM, AM) FM and AM presets are independent and can only be accessed while in the FM- and AM-Bands corresponding band. Saving stations for FM and AM ( page 34).
Page 41 Audio Radio operation Automatic station scan Weather Band WB If you do not make another entry within The stations on same band (FM/AM/WB) The individual weather stations stored in 8 seconds, the function will be canceled can be scanned one after the other for 8 the memory on 7 channels will be scanned and you will listen to the station last tu- seconds each.
Page 42: Memory Functions
Audio Radio operation Saving stations manually (FM) The radio saves the current station at Memory functions the memory preset selected. The me- You can use the following functions: In the main radio menu mory preset selected will appear in the Saving stations manually FM status line, e.g.
Page 43 Audio Radio operation On the memory list Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to highlight “FM Presets” in the There are 2 presets for each of the FM main radio menu and press to confirm. and AM waveband, standard FM/AM The FM preset memory will appear. presets (saving stations manually) and Auto presets (saving stations automati- Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button...
Page 44 Audio Radio operation Saving stations manually (AM) On the memory list Saving stations automatically (FM, AM) P82.85-9087-31 P82.85-9088-31 P82.85-9089-31 Activate the AM Band ( page 29). Press the right-hand rotary/push- 1 Function is active button v to confirm “AM Presets”. Save a station in the same way as descri- If the FM/AM main radio menu is display- bed for the FM Band ( page 34)
Page 45 Audio Radio operation Select other station Weather Band Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to highlight the memory position and press to confirm. The main radio menu appears. automatically after 8 seconds if you press *. P82.85-9090-31 The radio stores the 10 strongest stations. P82.85-9091-31 The station frequencies available will ap- Activate the Weather Band WB.
Page 46 Audio Radio operation Selecting a station from the preset You can use one of the following two ways Selecting a channel from the WB preset menu (FM, AM) to select a station from the FM/AM pre- menu sets Press the corresponding number key (e.g.
Page 47 Audio Radio operation Selecting a station by entering the sta- For both FM/AM Bands tion frequency in the presets (FM/AM) Press t. If you enter a frequency which is not The station frequency can be entered in within the given range, the message “In- An input line 1 will appear on the top FM and AM Bands in the corresponding valid input”...
Page 48: Multifunction Display
Audio Radio operation Multifunction display Press # at the COMAND control 1 No audio source has been switched on 5 “SP” (memory) - appears if “Memory” 2 The radio is switched on unit to switch on COMAND. instead of “Station search” or “Freq.” 3 Frequency band and the memory pre- (depending on model) has been selec- Press c at the COMAND control...
Page 49 Audio Radio operation Repeatedly press F or G at the Press E or H at the multifunc- multifunction steering wheel until the tion steering wheel to display the next desired station frequency appears. or previous system.
Page 50: Cd Operation
Audio CD operation CD operation Quick reference DETR INFO DISP PQRS WXYZ BACK VOL-RPT P82.85-9096-31...
Page 51 Audio CD operation Function Page Function Page Function Page CD drive in the 6 Track selection with the 10 Turn to the right: control unit and number keypad Raises the volume CD changer operation 7 Return to previous menu Turn to the left: Switching COMAND on Lowers the volume 8 Press briefly:...
Page 52: General Information On Cd Operation
For safe- ty reasons, have any necessary service work You can play audio CDs or read data Do not expose the CDs to heat or direct performed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz from the navigation CD. sunlight. Center.
Page 53 Audio CD operation Loading a CD into the CD drive Press 1 to eject any CD if necessary. Loading CDs in the changer Insert a CD as illustrated with the label The CD changer is located on the left side facing up into 2 until it is automatically of the cargo compartment (model 463) or pulled in.
Page 54 Audio CD operation You can also slide out the magazine if COMAND is switched off. However, the eject button will not func- tion if the battery is not connected or drained. P82.85-7236-31 P82.85-7237-31 Press the green eject button. Pull the disk tray forward until it stops. The magazine will slide upwards.
Page 55 Audio CD operation P82.85-7238-31 P82.85-7239-31 P82.85-9057-31 Place a CD in the tray. The CD should Slide the magazine into the CD changer 1 Arrow tip on the rack wall be inserted with the label side up. until it clicks into place (listen for the Push the CD tray into the magazine click).
Page 56: Menu Overview
Audio CD operation Menu overview...
Page 57 Audio CD operation Function Page 1 Main CD menu 2 Status line CD 0: The CD drive is in operation CD 1-6: The CD changer is in operation 3 Main sound menu Sound settings 4 “CD Naming” menu Naming a CD 5 “Settings”...
Page 58: Switching On
Audio CD operation Press d. Switching on The main CD menu will appear. If you switch on CD mode, COMAND will Playback begins if a CD was inserted in check which playback unit (CD drive or one of the playback locations. CD changer) was used last.
Page 59: Track Select
Audio CD operation With the rocker switch g/h With the number keypad Track select Next track Press h briefly. Previous track or start of title (if more than 9 seconds of playing time has elapsed) Press g briefly. Select any desired track Press g/h as often as necessa- P82.85-9100-31 P82.85-9099-31...
Page 60 Audio CD operation Press t and the number key for the You will hear the selected track In the “CD Select” menu track you wish to select, e.g. 2. automatically after 3 seconds You will hear the track you have chosen if you press t.
Page 61: Selecting A Cd
Audio CD operation With the number keypad In the “CD Select” menu Selecting a CD Press a number key, e.g. 2 to select the corresponding CD. The message “Loading CD ...” will ap- pear if the selected magazine slot is loaded.
Page 62: Fast Forward/Reverse
Audio CD operation Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Fast reverse Fast forward/reverse v to highlight “CD Select” in the main Press g longer than 2 seconds and CD menu and press to confirm. keep it depressed. The “CD Select” menu will appear. The message “T Reverse”...
Page 63: Cd Track Scan
Audio CD operation Use one of these ways to switch off the CD track scan Naming a CD function The tracks on a CD can be scanned one af- ter the other for 8 seconds each. Press the right-hand rotary/push- button v again.
Page 64 Audio CD operation Naming the CDs inserted in the CD chan- Deleting the character that has been ente- ger or CD drive red last Press r briefly. Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to highlight “CD Naming” in the The input marker moves to the left as it main CD menu and press to confirm.
Page 65 Audio CD operation Deleting a CD name Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to highlight the name you wish to The CD names are stored in the names delete and press to confirm. list in alphabetical order. If the name The name is deleted, the following ent- memory is full, the following message ry will then move up one position.
Page 66: Playback Mode
Audio CD operation Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button “Magazine Mix” appears in the main CD Playback mode v to highlight “Settings” and press to menu. confirm. Track Repeat The “CD Settings” menu will appear. Select this function to repeat the current track until you switch the function off.
Page 67 Audio CD operation CDs Scan (CD changer only) Switching off playback mode Return to the main CD menu Select this function to scan all of the CDs Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to highlight the current playback in the magazine slots 1-6 for 8 seconds each (track 1).
Page 68: Muting Cd Playback
Select another magazine slot. “No CD changer” CD drive COMAND is unable to activate the CD changer. No CD is in the CD drive or the CD in the drive is not ready to play. If necessary, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 69 Audio CD operation “Being activated” The CD changer is not yet ready for opera- If an error occurs in the operation of the tion. CD drive or CD changer, COMAND auto- matically switches to the other device “Reading error” after 3 seconds. The CD that has been inserted cannot be If it is not possible to play the CD selec- read.
Page 70: Multifunctional Display
Audio CD operation Multifunctional display 1 No audio source has been switched on Press d on COMAND. Press F or G until the desired 2 CD unit is switched on track number 4 appears. CD unit is switched on. 3 If the CD changer is switched on, the Press E or H to display the next Press E or H repeatedly until number of the CD currently playing ap-...
Page 71: Sound Settings
Audio Sound settings Sound settings Audio sources include: Activating the main sound menu Adjusting sound settings Radio FM, AM, WB COMAND is equipped with a standard am- For audio sources plifier. CD (CD drive, CD changer) You can set auxiliary audio source, e.g. tape deck (if connected) the sound Bass/Treble individually You can activate the main Sound menu in...
Page 72 Audio Sound settings Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button For service sources Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to highlight “Sound“ in the main v to highlight “Settings” in the main menu for radio or CD operation and destination input menu ( page 122) press to confirm.
Page 73 Audio Sound settings Setting Bass/Treble/Fader/Balance The sound-center adjustments affect the settings for the radio (FM/AM/WB) and CD operation. Adjustments which are made to the na- vigation system will affect the voice re- cognition system and the telephone. Reset the Settings to “0” Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to highlight “Reset”...
Page 74 Audio Sound settings Activating sound optimization Return to the main sound menu Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to highlight “Bass/Treble” and press to confirm. Return to the main audio menu Press *. Available sound optimizations Standard - COMAND set the sound li- near for the center of the vehicle P82.85-9117-31 Speech - the emphasis is on the spo-...
Page 75: Telephone
Telephone Important notes Multifunction display Telephone operation SMS function Emergency call Service numbers...
Page 76: Important Notes
Whether or not prohibited by law, for terior antenna that has been approved safety reasons, the driver should not use the by Mercedes-Benz. cellular telephone while the vehicle is in mo- tion. Stop the vehicle in a safe location be- Please read the chapter “Telephone”...
Page 77 COMAND if you try to make a call (message Please contact an authorized screen, the display will change if an appears for 8 seconds) Mercedes-Benz Center. outgoing call is sent out via the multi- function steering wheel.
Page 78 Telephone Important notes In the following situation, it is not yet pos- It is not possible to make a call when one sible to use the functions “Dial number of the following messages appears: from phone book”, “Redial” and “System busy, redial?” “Speed-dial”: Dialing has failed because system is The mobile telephone has been...
Page 79: Multifunction Display
Telephone Multifunction display Multifunction display Function Page Function Page 4 Changing from system to 1 Multifunction display on system, displaying network the speedometer provider Using the control system E next 2 Adjusting the dial/idle H previous tone volume during a call 5 Pages through the phone I lowering book in alphabetical order...
Page 80: Display Overview
Telephone Multifunction display Display overview...
Page 81 Telephone Multifunction display Function Page Function Page Function Page 1 The telephone is switched off 6 Phone book is empty and/or 10 Reception strength is indica- Switching telephone operati- has not been loaded into the ted by up to 5 bars for a con- on on COMAND telephone memory nected and functional...
Page 82: Telephone Operation
Telephone Telephone operation Telephone operation Quick reference...
Page 83 Telephone Telephone operation Function Page Function Page Function Page 1 Switching the COMAND 7 Turning 8 Sets the volume for hands- on/off free operation of the telepho- Highlights a menu field, a list ne (during a call) 2 Entering the unlock code entry, or a symbol Entering a telephone number 9 Switching the telephone...
Page 84: Menu Overview
Telephone Telephone operation Menu overview P82.85-9120-31...
Page 85 Telephone Telephone operation Function Page Function Page Function Page 1 Main telephone menu 7 Input line 14 Notebook, noting a telephone number 2 Telephone system is active 8 Alphabet to enter the name Dialing from the notebook 3 Accepting a call using 9 Menu fields to activate sub- 15 “Calls”...
Page 86: Switching Telephone Operation On
Telephone Telephone operation Asterisks instead of digits will appear in Switching telephone operation on the input line. If entered code is correct and the pho- ne is registered in a network, the phone is ready for use. Your unlock code prevents unauthori- zed persons from using your telephone.
Page 87: Switching Telephone Operation Off
Telephone Telephone operation If the phone memory has been downloa- Accepting a call Incoming call ded to COMAND, the menu fields “Phone Press K. Book”, “Last Calls” and “Calls” will be avai- Accepting the call at the multifunction Audio source is automatically muted. lable.
Page 88 Telephone Telephone operation Accepting a call using COMAND Switching the microphone for the hands-free telephone off Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to highlight the “Mute” button and press to confirm. Press the right-hand rotary/push- button v again to cancel muting. Setting the volume for hands-free opera- tion P82.85-9124-31...
Page 89 Telephone Telephone operation Refusing or ending a call Accepting an incoming call using the mobile telephone handset Warning Use one of the three ways: The telephone is located in the storage Press the right-hand rotary/push- Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from compartment under the armrest.
Page 90: Outgoing Calls
Telephone Telephone operation Use the number keys 1 through 0 to Dialing a telephone number Outgoing calls enter the telephone number. You can use the following functions: Entering a telephone number The menu changes when the first digit Dialing a telephone number is entered.
Page 91 Telephone Telephone operation Correcting input Begin dialing Interrupt dialing To correct only the last digit Use one of the three ways: Press r briefly. Press the right-hand rotary/push- button v to confirm the “End” button. To correct the whole entry Press r longer than 2 seconds.
Page 92 Telephone Telephone operation Conducting a call Ending a call, use one of the three ways: Subsequent dialing When the call is initiated, the call time ap- Press the right-hand rotary/push- Transmitting other dial tones: button v to confirm the “End” button pears in the screen.
Page 93 Telephone Telephone operation Press F or G. Dialing a number from the phone book You are paging the phone book back- Dialing using the multifunction steering wards or forwards in alphabetical or- wheel der. Name and memory location In order to use this feature, the phone appear.
Page 94 Telephone Telephone operation The message appears in the DIALING display. COMAND will mute an active Phone numbers are stored in the phone audio source. book according to memory locations. A When the call is initiated, the call time memory location starts with “M”. appears in the display.
Page 95 Telephone Telephone operation Dialing with COMAND Enter up to 3 letters by highlighting them one by one with the right-hand ro- Opening phone book with names tary/push-button v and press to con- firm. The input appears in 1. Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v until 2 is highlighted and press to confirm.
Page 96 Telephone Telephone operation The phone book stored in the phone memory is being downloaded. Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to highlight the desired entry and press to confirm. The main telephone menu appears, in- dicating the selected name. P82.85-9132-31 P82.85-9133-31 Begin dialing Phone Book page (names) Press the right-hand rotary/push-...
Page 97 Telephone Telephone operation Use the number keys 1 through 0 to Ending a call, use one of the three ways: Opening phone book (phone number) enter up to 2 digits one by one. Press the right-hand rotary/push- button v to confirm the “End” button The input appears in 1.
Page 98 Telephone Telephone operation If the input line is empty Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to highlight the desired entry and Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button press to confirm. v until 2 is highlighted and press the button. The main telephone menu appears indi- cating the selected phone number and The “Phone book”...
Page 99 Telephone Telephone operation Redial Dialing using the multifunction steering wheel 1 The telephone is ready for operation. 4 Dialing is completed. Name or still the 6 Memory location number, the last 10 2 Number in the redial memory dialed number (name has not been sa- dialed telephone numbers are stored 3 Number in the redial memory, dialing ved).
Page 100 Telephone Telephone operation Press L to end the call. The telephone is switched on Press E or H repeatedly until the The telephone display 1 appears. If you do not wish to place a call, press corresponding telephone menu 1 ap- L.
Page 101 Telephone Telephone operation Dialing with COMAND Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to highlight “Last Calls” in the main telephone menu and press to confirm. if there is a blank input line in the main telephone menu Press the right-hand rotary/push- button v when the “Send”...
Page 102 Telephone Telephone operation Begin dialing Dialing from calls list Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to select the desired phone number Press the right-hand rotary/push- or name and press to confirm. button v to confirm the “Send” but- ton. The main telephone menu appears indi- cating the number or name selected.
Page 103 Telephone Telephone operation Speed-dialing (only with COMAND) Warning For all memory locations If you enter “1” and confirm this memory lo- You can enter up to 2 digits cation using one of the described ways in “Begin dialing”, the emergency number 9-1-1 (default input) will be dialed.
Page 104 Telephone Telephone operation Quick-dialing for the first 10 memory locations Warning If the memory location called is free, the message “Memory location not alloca- If you press “1” the emergency number ted” will appear. 9-1-1 (default input) will be dialed. The 9-1-1 emergency call system is a public Ending a call ( page 94).
Page 105: Notebook
Telephone Telephone operation Opening the notebook Closing the notebook and storing input Notebook Press *. The main telephone menu is displayed You can enter a telephone number in the notebook or edit an existing one Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Dialing a telephone number from v to highlight the “V”...
Page 106: Editing The Phone Book
Telephone Telephone operation Changing entries in the phone book Editing the phone book You can edit the phone book and transfer a phone number from the notebook. In the main telephone menu, turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v until “Phone book” is highlighted and press to confirm.
Page 107 Telephone Telephone operation Changing a name Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Input with number keys v to highlight the desired letters one Select a character by pressing the key by one and press to confirm. as listed below the corresponding num- The name will appear in the input line.
Page 108 Telephone Telephone operation The selected character is automatically ad- Changing a telephone number Entering a telephone number opted in the input line after 2 seconds Press the number keys 1 through 0, u and t. Press t or turn the right-hand rotary/ The telephone number appears in 10.
Page 109 Telephone Telephone operation Deleting an entry in the phone book Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Adding an entry to the phone book v to highlight “Delete” in the input menu ( page 99) and press to con- Entering a name firm. The query 2 appears.
Page 110 Telephone Telephone operation While in the selection menu Entering and storing a telephone num- Press the right-hand rotary/push- button v to confirm the input. ( page 98), turn the right-hand rota- ry/push-button v until “Add an ent- COMAND stores the phone number ry...”...
Page 111: Sms Function
Telephone SMS function SMS function With this function you can receive, read Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Activating v to highlight “V” in the main tele- and delete short text messages phone menu and press to confirm. Other menu fields will appear. COMAND may have to read in SMS Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button messages first.
Page 112: Reading Sms Messages Received
Telephone SMS function Use the appropriate arrow symbols to Reading SMS messages received page through the list. Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to highlight the desired SMS mes- sage and press to confirm. The SMS message will appear. COMAND does not display so called „chained“...
Page 113 Telephone SMS function Deleting an SMS message Press the right-hand rotary/push- If you don't want to delete the SMS mes- button v to highlight “Delete” and sage: press to confirm. Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button The menu “Delete SMS” will appear. v to highlight “No”...
Page 114: Emergency Call
Telephone Emergency call Emergency call You can make an emergency call to an emergency rescue station with a mobile Warning It will not be possible to complete the communication network. emergency call if the cellular system is The 9-1-1 emergency call system is a public The emergency call will be placed as long busy.
Page 115: Telephone Is Ready For Operation
Telephone Emergency call Initiating an emergency call Telephone is ready for operation If the telephone main menu or a memory menu is displayed Please ensure that the number stored in Press number key 1 longer than 2 se- the memory location is the number you conds (quick-dialing).
Page 116: Service Numbers
Telephone Service numbers Service numbers Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Begin dialing Calling a service number v to highlight “Service No.” in the Press the right-hand rotary/push- main telephone menu and press to button v to confirm the “Send” but- confirm. ton.
Page 117: Changing Personal Service Number
Telephone Service numbers Enter the new service number with Changing personal service number number keys 1 through 0. Pressing the right-hand rotary/push- Press the right-hand rotary/push- button v and inserting an empty input button v to confirm the service num- line will delete the personal service ber.
Page 118: Changing The Number For Roadside Assistance
Telephone Service numbers Select a new country service number from Changing the number for roadside the list assistance Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to highlight the country abbreviati- on you want and press to confirm. The new service number is now stored in the “Service No.”...
Page 119: Navigation
Navigation Important notes Quick reference Destination input Route guidance Destination memory Settings...
Page 120: Important Notes
Navigation Important notes Important notes Traffic regulations always have priority over One-way streets Warning any route recommendations given. Narrow bridges For safety reasons you should only enter a The route calculated by COMAND is a re- Similar traffic regulation data destination when the vehicle is stationary.
Page 121 If an audio CD is in the CD drive and diation if the cover is opened or damaged. b is pressed, the message “No CD Only use Mercedes-Benz navigation available. Insert NAVI-CD type DX only” Do not remove the cover. The CD reader CDs.
Page 122 ( page 180). tive navigation CD. termine the current vehicle position. If your vehicle has been transported by Contact your Mercedes-Benz Center or Deviations from the actual position a car, train or ferry, COMAND needs the Client Assistance Center at may occur some time to find its exact position.
Page 123 Navigation Important notes Changing tires Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have your tires changed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. COMAND operates based on measure- ments taken by wheel revolutions. When changing tires, the correct tire information must be entered for the system to operate as expected.
Page 124: Quick Reference
Navigation Quick reference Quick reference DETR INFO DISP PQRS WXYZ BACK VOL-RPT P82.85-9159-31...
Page 125 Navigation Quick reference Function Page Function Page Function Page 1 Switching COMAND on 7 CD drive for navigation 9 Muting current route in- and off CD or audio CD structions or 2 Switching the navigation Switching off voice out- system on put for the duration of Pay attention to regional the current route...
Page 126 Navigation Quick reference Function Page Function Page 15 Turn to 17 Requesting and dis- playing Info Services Highlight menu field, list entry or character System settings 18 Color screen Alter the map scale Press to Confirm entry/selection, starting function or acti- vating submenu Activate map scale bar 16 Turn to...
Page 127: Changing The Navigation Cd
Navigation Quick reference Insert another navigation CD, e.g. a re- Changing the navigation CD gional version, with the label facing up. If you do not remove an ejected CD, it The illustrated message will appear. will be automatically retrieved by the COMAND loads the program stored on CD drive after 10 seconds.
Page 128: Destination Input
Navigation Destination input Destination input Menu overview P82.85-9160-31...
Page 129 Navigation Destination input Function Page Function Page 1 Main destination input 4 “Destination via map” menu menu Entering a destinati- Setting destination via on address location on map Retrieving a destina- Setting destination via tion from the destina- coordinates tion memory 5 “Settings”...
Page 130: Switching The Navigation System On
Navigation Destination input Route guidance has been switched off Changing over to another system, for Switching the navigation system on e.g. radio the main destination input menu or Press c. the location map ( page 149). Route guidance has been switched on Potential fault messages during prepa- the symbol display with an arrow in- ration of navigation startup:...
Page 131: Entering Destination Address
Navigation Destination input Press the right-hand rotary/push- Entering destination address button v in the main destination input Select one of the following possibilities to menu and confirm “Address”. enter a destination: The main address menu will appear. Entering a destination address Selecting destination via the map Switching back to the main destination in- ( page 131)
Page 132 Navigation Destination input Select city/suburb Press the right-hand rotary/push- Enter other characters until the desired button v in the main address menu city name appears in 5. and confirm and confirm “City/Sub- urb”. For quicker input, COMAND will offer The input menu “City/Suburb Entry” available characters from the character will appear.
Page 133 Navigation Destination input Activating the city list If the input menu “City/Suburb Entry” is Display the previous/next page displayed Turn the right-hand rotary/push- button v to highlight one of the ar- Press the right-hand rotary/push- button v longer than 2 seconds. rows 11 or 12.
Page 134 Navigation Destination input Entering a street Turn the right-hand rotary/push- button v to highlight the desired cha- racter in the character set 17. The zoom 18 enlarges the highlighted character. Press the right-hand rotary/push- button v to enter the character in in- put line 16.
Page 135 Navigation Destination input Activating the street list If the input menu “Street Entry” is display- Press the right-hand rotary/push- button v longer than 2 seconds. Press the right-hand rotary/push- This will confirm city/suburb and street button v longer than 2 seconds. of the desired destination.
Page 136: Continue Destination Input
Navigation Destination input You have now selected the destination and Adding an intersection Continue destination input can define your destination address more precisely in the following manner: Adding an intersection Adding a house number In order to do so, “House no.” must be shown in black.
Page 137 Navigation Destination input Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Adding a house number v to highlight the name of the inter- Depending on the data stored on the navi- section. gation CD, you can add a house number to the destination address. In order to do so, the menu field “House The previous/next page can be display- no.”...
Page 138 Navigation Destination input Selecting a city center Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to highlight the desired entry and The house numbers usually appear on You can activate the list “Center Entry” in press to confirm. the list in blocks, e.g. the main address menu ( page 123) or af- ter selecting a city ( page 126).
Page 139: Selecting A Destination Via The Map
Navigation Destination input Setting the map center Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Selecting a destination via the map v to highlight 1, 2, 3 or 4 and press to 1 To the previous destination confirm. Activating the map from the main des- 2 To the current vehicle location tination input menu 1 and 2...
Page 140 Navigation Destination input Continue destination input via the map Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Moving the crosshairs v to highlight “Map” and press to con- Use the number keys (refer also to the firm. arrows shown on the keypad) to move The map with the crosshairs will ap- the crosshairs around the map.
Page 141 Navigation Destination input Altering the map scale Activating the scale selector 10. As you move the crosshairs towards the Press + or ,. edge of the screen using the number keys, an adjacent section of the map is Press the right-hand rotary/push- activated.
Page 142 Navigation Destination input Zooming in for more detailed map Zooming out for less detailed map Confirming destination and calculating route Press +. Press ,. The crosshairs highlight the desired desti- nation Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Press the right-hand rotary/push- v to the left.
Page 143 Navigation Destination input Destination entry via coordinates Activating the adjustment mode You can enter a destination if the corres- Press the right-hand rotary/push- Adjustment range button v. ponding coordinates are known. Longitude (W - West or E - East) The entry will appear in red. 0-179°...
Page 144 Navigation Destination input Starting the adjustment mode Activate the map with crosshairs Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to highlight “OK” and press to con- v to highlight “Map” and press to con- firm. firm. Store the coordinate destination in the This will activate the map destination memory with a name ( page 132).
Page 145: Entering Points Of Interest
Navigation Destination input Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Around the current area of vehicle loca- Entering Points of Interest v to highlight “Special destinations” tion or previous destination area This function allows you to select Points of in the main destination input menu and Interest such as gas stations, parking faci- press to confirm.
Page 146 Navigation Destination input Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Display the entry in full in a window 9 v to highlight 1 or 2 and press to con- Press u. firm. Press u again to remove 9. The list “Select Category” will appear. Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Selecting the desired destination v to highlight the desired category...
Page 147 Navigation Destination input In the surrounding area of another city Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Regional destinations v to highlight the desired destination in the city list and press to confirm. The list “Select Category” will appear. If several options of a city/suburb are available, another menu will appear where you must make and confirm your desired selection.
Page 148 Navigation Destination input Activating the list Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to highlight the desired entry and press to confirm. Then calculate the route ( page 141). Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button P82.85-9189-31 v to highlight highlight the desired ca- Press the right-hand rotary/push- tegory and press to confirm.
Page 149: Selecting The Last Destinations
Navigation Destination input Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Selecting the last destinations Calculating a route v to highlight “Last destinations...” in This function allows you to display up to 12 First select the calculation mode and then the main destination input menu and destinations you last selected.
Page 150 Navigation Destination input Selecting a route mode P Including P or avoiding Q traffic rou- Calculating the route tes, several selections are available Press the right-hand rotary/push- 1 Route calculated for optimum driving button v longer than 2 seconds. time 3 Calculate the route with/without free- 2 Route calculated for optimum driving ways...
Page 151 Navigation Destination input P82.85-9192-31 P82.85-9194-31 P82.85-9194-31 During the calculation, the symbol display The route will be calculated. COMAND 7 Calculation method will appear after a few seconds. identifies the road you are travelling on. 8 Destination Position 12 now indicates the driving di- 9 Calculation of route Cancel route calculation rection.
Page 152: Route Guidance
Navigation Route guidance Route guidance Route guidance principles...
Page 153 Navigation Route guidance Function Page Function Page Function Page 1 Name of the street onto “OFF MAP” - vehicle 5 Activating the map which you should turn or is located outside of Route guidance is active: the digitized map Distance to destination or You can also press l.
Page 154 Navigation Route guidance After the destination is selected and the route is calculated, the navigation system In the map display, menu fields 6, 8, 9 The map appears automatically after 5 will guide you to the destination using both are removed after 6 seconds. seconds if the vehicle is located on a pictorial displays and voice outputs.
Page 155: Requesting Destination And Route Information
Navigation Route guidance Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Requesting destination and route in- v to highlight 3 to 8 and press to con- formation firm. Once you have calculated the route, you can request destination and route informa- tion. If the vehicle drives on a road which is not digitized, 1 and 2 will appear in gray Press ..
Page 156 Navigation Route guidance Displaying route list Displaying the entry in full in a window Switching back to the symbol or map dis- play Press u. Press * twice. Press u again to remove the window. Displaying the next/previous page (if ar- The route list is updated during the trip.
Page 157 Navigation Route guidance Activating the location map Altering the map scale ( page 158). If route guidance is active Switching back to the symbol or map dis- play Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v in the selection menu “Destination Press * twice. Info”...
Page 158 Navigation Route guidance Displaying current destination Requesting route mode Selecting calculation mode ( page 141) Selecting a detour during destination guidance ( page 163) Marking a way point ( page 160) Switching back to the symbol or map dis- play After 15 seconds, COMAND will return au- tomatically to the symbol or map display.
Page 159 Navigation Route guidance Activating the route map Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Displaying a stop-over v in the selection menu “Destination You can display this information if you Info” to highlight “Route Map” and have previously selected a way point press to confirm. ( page 160).
Page 160: Beginning Route Guidance
Navigation Route guidance During route guidance, you can select the Beginning route guidance following 3 screen displays: Warning Symbol display Voice output is intended to direct you while Map display driving without diverting your attention from the road and driving. Please always use this Mix of map and symbol display feature instead of consulting the symbol or ( page 157)
Page 161 Navigation Route guidance If an audio source is switched on, e.g. the Switching the voice output off for the Altering the voice output volume radio, the voice output will be mixed with duration of the current route guidance At the COMAND control unit that of the audio source.
Page 162: Turning Onto A Street
Navigation Route guidance Advance notice of right turn Just before a right turn Turning onto a street Example of a traffic situation with voice output 4 Name of the street you are to turn onto 8 Name of the street you will to turn onto 5 Arrow indicating driving direction 9 Right-turn arrow 6 Name of the street you are travelling on...
Page 163: Following The Course Of The Road
Navigation Route guidance Before you drive through an intersection, Following the course of the road Driving through an intersection you will be informed of the continued rou- te, e.g. “Prepare to bear left soon” (advance notice) “Bear left after 250 feet” “Please bear left”...
Page 164: Changing To Map Display
Navigation Route guidance You can select one of the two possibilities: Changing to map display Press the right-hand rotary/push- button v to confirm 1. Press l. The map will appear in the scale last se- lected. COMAND will remove the menu bar (ex- cept for 3) after 6 seconds.
Page 165: Mix Of Map And Symbol Display
Navigation Route guidance Mix of map and symbol display If the function Mix is switched on, the sym- bol display is activated automatically from the map display before making a maneu- ver. After you have made the maneuver, the map will appear again. Switching the mix function on Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to highlight “Mix”...
Page 166: Altering The Map Scale
Navigation Route guidance Altering the map scale Activate the scale selector Press + or ,. Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to highlight 1 and press to confirm. The scale bar will appear. A division mark corresponds to an avai- 1 Current map scale lable scale.
Page 167: Selecting Map Orientation
Navigation Route guidance Selecting driving direction pointing up To return to North-up Selecting map orientation Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button You can either select the map north or po- v to highlight 1 and press to confirm. sition it with the driving direction pointing The north arrow will appear again.
Page 168: Marking A Way Point
Navigation Route guidance Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Marking a way point v to highlight 2 to 6 press to confirm. You can store a way point during route Select the desired way point. guidance. Start route guidance. “Way Point” menu 2 Select a category 3 Activate the main address menu ( page 123)
Page 169 Navigation Route guidance Starting route guidance After you have entered an address, the menu fields “Intersection…” and “House No...” may appear in black, indi- cating that it is possible to select them. P82.85-9220-31 You will now see the information corres- ponding to route calculation and hear the Press the right-hand rotary/push- voice output: “The route to your intermedi-...
Page 170 Navigation Route guidance Cancel the calculation Deleting way point Press the right-hand rotary/push- button v to confirm “Delete stop- Press the right-hand rotary/push- over...”. button v to confirm “Cancel”. The way point has been deleted. If you do not want to delete the way point Press *.
Page 171: Selecting A Detour
Navigation Route guidance Press ) at any time. 1 It is possible to block route sections Selecting a detour ahead The main detour menu will appear. 2 Ends the detour function, the previous Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button route is calculated v to highlight the desired menu field Traffic Jam Ahead/Detour in Route and press to confirm.
Page 172 Navigation Route guidance Traffic jam ahead Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Entering the length of the blocked route v to highlight “Traffic Jam Ahead...” in section If a traffic jam lies ahead, you can block the the main detour menu and press to route sections following the next intersec- Increasing the blocked section confirm.
Page 173 Navigation Route guidance Detour in route list Displaying an entry in full in a window Press u. Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to highlight “Detour in Route List” in Press u again to remove the window. the main detour menu and press to confirm.
Page 174 Navigation Route guidance Calling detailed route list Blocking off several streets/street sec- Canceling blocking function, do not recal- tions culate the route Press *. Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to the right. The traffic jam menu will appear. With each turn, you will block another section.
Page 175: Resetting Functions
Navigation Route guidance Press r. Resetting functions A selection menu will appear. If you have not selected any way point ( page 160) or detour ( page 163) Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button menu fields 1 to 4 are shaded out and v to highlight the desired menu field cannot be selected.
Page 176: Deviating From The Calculated Route
Navigation Route guidance If applicable, the message “NEW ROUTE” Deviating from the calculated route Driving on a non-digitized road will appear along with an arrow outline in- If the symbol display is active, the map dicating the driving direction. showing the current vehicle location relati- After the new calculation has been suc- ve to the route will appear after 5 seconds.
Page 177: Interrupt Route Guidance During A Journey
Navigation Route guidance Recalculating and continuing the active Interrupt route guidance during a route guidance journey If the remaining distance to the route is Press the right-hand rotary/push- less than 0.3 miles, route guidance The car is parked for longer than 2 hours button v and confirm “Yes”.
Page 178: Arriving At Destination
Navigation Route guidance Then the main destination input menu ap- Arriving at destination pears and you can now enter another des- tination. You will also hear voice outputs and see display messages when you approach and arrive at way points. When you reach the destination, you will see the destination flag.
Page 179: Activating Audio System
Navigation Route guidance Activating audio system Activating audio functions During route guidance (you see either sym- During route guidance, you can operate an bol or map display) you can select another audio source that is active in the back- COMAND system by pressing the corres- ground.
Page 180 Navigation Route guidance Removing the window Starting manual search CD mode is active Press g or h longer than This is done automatically after 3 seconds. Selecting CD with number keys 2 seconds. CD drive The search run will start in the desi- Press *.
Page 181: Canceling Route Guidance
Navigation Route guidance Continuing route guidance Canceling route guidance Press *. Turn the right-hand rotary/push- button v to highlight “No” and press to confirm. The map or the symbol display will ap- pear. Press the right-hand rotary/push- button v and confirm “Yes”. While the map or symbol display is ac- The main destination input menu will tive, press b.
Page 182: Destination Memory
Navigation Destination memory Destination memory You can save frequently used destinations Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Retrieving a destination from the v to highlight “Destination memory” in the destination memory. destination memory in the main destination input menu and press to confirm. The main destination memory menu will appear.
Page 183: Saving The Current Destination
Navigation Destination memory Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button In the selection menu “Destination Entry” Saving the current destination v to highlight the desired entry and ( page 128) When you have entered or reached the cur- press to confirm. Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button rent destination, you can save the destina- Then calculate the route ( page 141).
Page 184 Navigation Destination memory Saving with a name You can enter a name for the current des- tination. Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to highlight the desired character and press to confirm. The letter you have selected appears in the input line. Enter the other letters until the name is complete.
Page 185: Saving The Current Vehicle Location
Navigation Destination memory Saving without a name Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Saving the current vehicle location v to highlight “Save current locati- If you do not wish to enter a name, With this function, you can save the cur- on...” in the main destination memory COMAND will save the destination with rent vehicle location in the destination me- menu and press to confirm.
Page 186: Sorting Destination Memory
Navigation Destination memory Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Sorting destination memory v to move the entry to the desired po- sition and press to confirm. The entry is saved at that location. The entry is shown in black again. The main destination memory menu is re- activated automatically.
Page 187: Deleting A Destination
Navigation Destination memory Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button If you do not want to delete the destination Deleting a destination v to highlight the entry you wish to de- Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button lete and press to confirm. v to highlight “No” and press to con- The inquiry “Do you really want to dele- firm.
Page 188: Settings
Navigation Settings Settings Enter the city/suburb and then the Entering the vehicle location street and select the required entries COMAND normally determines the vehicle from the corresponding list. See ente- location automatically with the GPS. In ex- ring destination address ( page 123). ceptional cases, this may not be possible.
Page 189: Calibration
In order to ensure an exact fix on position, you have to calibrate COMAND by entering the correct tire information whenever tires are changed. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have tires changed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Menu “Settings”...
Page 190 Navigation Settings Press the right-hand rotary/push- button v longer than 2 seconds to confirm the entry. The main destination input menu will appear. 4 Tread depth ≥ 4 mm (3/16 in.) Enter the new tire type 5 Tread depth < 4 mm (3/16 in.) Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Enter the front axle tire parameters.
Page 191: Info Services/System Settings
Info Services/System settings Info Services* System settings Auxiliary audio source...
Page 192: Info Services
Info Services/System settings Info Services* Info Services* In chapter “Info Services/System set- If you have not done so already, please fa- tings” you will find detailed information on miliarize yourself with these functions by the following topics: reading the chapter “At a glance” ( page 6).
Page 193 Info Services/System settings Info Services* Press ( in any menu. You will hear a beep tone if there is a new incoming message. The main service menu will appear. There are three ways to cancel the request and switch to a main menu, e.g. radio main The characters are displayed in light menu: grey...
Page 194: Info Services
A hardware error has been detec- Request has failed because Re- tion and stop the vehicle before requesting ted. Contact your Mercedes-Benz sponse Center cannot be accessed. or receiving any info services. Center.
Page 195: System Settings
Info Services/System settings System settings System settings Press (. Activating the main settings menu The main service menu will appear. Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to highlight “System Settings” and press to confirm. The main system settings menu will ap- pear.
Page 196: Adjusting The Brightness
Info Services/System settings System settings Darkening screen Adjusting the brightness Activating settings menu Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to the left. The triangle 2 will move to the left. Brightening screen Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to the right. The triangle 2 will move to the right. Confirming new settings P82.85-7710-31 Press the right-hand rotary/push-...
Page 197: Selecting The Language
Info Services/System settings System settings Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Press the right-hand rotary/push- Selecting the language v to highlight “Settings” in the main button v to confirm “Language...” in The language affects the menu text dis- system settings menu and press to the settings menu.
Page 198: Setting Date And Time
Info Services/System settings System settings You can select the following languages Manually Setting date and time “Adopt from Instrument Cluster” You must always set the clock manually COMAND is equipped with an integrated ( page 195), if clock, which it shows in the main system COMAND will use the same language settings menu.
Page 199 Info Services/System settings System settings Setting the time in increments of 30 mi- Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Activating the setting mode v to highlight “Date/Time...” in the nutes settings menu and press to confirm. You can set the the time to any local time (time zone) in increments of 30 minutes.
Page 200 Info Services/System settings System settings Altering the time Switching back to the main system set- Selecting the country and the time tings menu zone Setting the clock ahead You can select among several countries. If Turn the right-hand rotary/push- a country has multiple time zones, e.g. button v to the right.
Page 201 Info Services/System settings System settings Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Selecting time zone v to highlight “Country (Time)...” in the settings menu and press to con- firm. An input menu will appear. Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button v to highlight the initial letter for the country name and press to confirm.
Page 202 Info Services/System settings System settings Automatic time conversion Press the right-hand rotary/push- Position 1 Meaning button v. Automatic sum- The time in this Checkmark P indicates that auto- mer/winter time country/timezone matic time change is active. changes, the dates of the time change Press the right-hand rotary/push- button v longer than 2 seconds.
Page 203: Manually Setting Date And Clock
Info Services/System settings System settings Manually setting date and clock Setting You must manually set the date and clock, Press the right-hand rotary/push- button v. COMAND does not receive a GPS time The day appears in red letters, setting mode is active. the clock has been disconnected from the vehicle battery Move the day forwards or back...
Page 204 Info Services/System settings System settings Adopting settings Selecting the time format In the “Date/Time” menu Press the right-hand rotary/push- Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button button v longer than 2 seconds. v to highlight “Time format” and press to confirm. The main system settings menu will ap- pear with the changed settings.
Page 205: Switching Beep Tones On And Off
Info Services/System settings System settings Adopting settings Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Switching beep tones on and off v to highlight “Beeps” in the settings Press the right-hand rotary/push- menu and press to confirm. button v longer than 2 seconds. The “Beeps” menu will appear. The main system setting menu will ap- pear.
Page 206: Setting The Display Dimming Characteri- Stics (Day And Night Display)
Info Services/System settings System settings If the settings menu ( page 188) is dis- Changing the display Setting the display dimming charac- played teristics (day and night display) Press Ä to access the following dis- Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button plays in succession. v to highlight “Display (day/night)...”...
Page 207: Resetting All Settings To The Factory Settings
Info Services/System settings System settings If the settings menu is displayed The factory settings are: Resetting all settings to the factory settings Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Acknowledgement beep – off v to highlight “Factory settings” and Info beep – off press to confirm.
Page 208: Auxiliary Audio Source
Connecting Switching auxiliary audio source on Refer to the seperate operating in- structions for information on how to Mercedes-Benz recommends that any operate the auxiliary audio source (e.g. auxiliary audio unit is installed and con- CD changer). nected by an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center.
Page 209 Info Services/System settings Auxiliary audio source Turn the right-hand rotary/push-button Adjusting the volume level of an auxilia- Muting auxiliary audio source v to highlight “Aux” in the main sys- ry audio source Press Ö. tem settings menu and press to con- Adjust volume of vehicle radio to a Symbol R will appear.
Page 210: Switching Auxiliary Audio Source Off
Info Services/System settings Auxiliary audio source Switching auxiliary audio source off Press e.g. c on the COMAND control unit. The COMAND audio source selected will switch on.
Page 211: Glossary
Glossary Audio source This includes the systems radio and CD (Global Positioning System) Display representation during destina- (CD drive in the control unit and CD Satellite-based system for relaying tion guidance. The symbol display is ac- changer) as well as an external source, geographic location information to and tivated automatically from the map e.g.
Page 212 Glossary North-up Unlock code The map is displayed facing due north (Short Message Service) Your unlock code prevents unauthori- during route guidance. With this function you can receive, read zed persons from using your telephone. and delete short text messages (if SMS The unlock code is a number string, Provider service is provided by your carrier)
Page 213: Index
Index CD operation selecting time format 196 Adjust CD track scan 55 setting the time in 30 minute Sound 63 Fast forward/backward 54 steps 191 for audio sources 63 Naming CD 55 Day and night display 21, 198 for service sources 64 Deleting a CD name 57 Destination Sound-center 65...
Page 214 Index Detour Entering Incoming call 79 calculating 164 House number 129 accepting at the COMAND control Traffic jam ahead 164 Intersection 128 unit 80 Dialing Vehicle location 180 accepting at the multifunctional stee- from calls list 94 Error messages ring wheel 79 Redial 91 CD operation 60 refusing a call 81...
Page 215 Index “Phone book” selection menu 87 Menu overview Main menu structure 9 “Points of Interest” selection CD operation 48 menu 137 Destination input 120 altering the map scale 133 “Settings” 188 Radio operation 26 Compass needle 159 “Street” input menu 126 Telephone mode 76 Heading-up 159 “Way point”...
Page 216 Index “DEST AREA” 145 “SMS loading...” 103 “Destination memory is full” 175 “Telephone defective” 69 Outgoing calls 82 “Error” 61 “Telephone is being activated. Please “Loading CD ...” 50 wait.” 69 Phone book 98 “Manual route exclusions have been “Temperature is too high” 61 adding an entry 101 reset”...
Page 217 Index Route guidance Selecting Radio station advance notice of right turn 154 City center 130 automatically saving 36 arriving at destination 170 Destination via the map 131 deleting in memory 39 beginning 152 Service number manually saving 36 beginning (way point) 161 changing number for roadside saving station manually 34 canceling 173...
Page 218 Index SMS 103 Station frequency 28 COMAND control unit 12 deleting 105 Storing Mix 157 Incoming SMS message 9 in the phone book 102 Navigation 122 Sound 63 Notebook input 97 Navigation system 17 Setting Bass/Treble/Balance 65 Street list 127 Radio operation 14 Sound impressions 66 Switch on...
Page 219 Index “The route is being calculated” 142 “The route to your intermediate desti- nation is being calculated” 161 “Turn right after 250 feet” 154 Way point deleting 162...
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Page 225 We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the COMAND system as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator's Manual. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without prior authorization in writing. Press time: 05/08/2002 Printed in Germany...

Mercedes-Benz Command Operator's Manual

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Telephone

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