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Mercedes-Benz COMAND Operating Instructions Manual

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Order no. 6515 7871 13 Part no. 172 584 58 00 Edition B-2015
COMAND
Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1 COMAND Operating Instructions É1725845800WËÍ 1725845800 Order no. 6515 7871 13 Part no. 172 584 58 00 Edition B-2015...
  • Page 2 Symbols Publication details In this Operator's Manual you will find the fol- Internet lowing symbols: Further information about Mercedes-Benz WARNING vehicles and about Daimler AG can be found Warning notes make you aware of dangers on the following websites: which could pose a threat to your health or http://www.mbusa.com (USA only)
  • Page 3 This will help you to obtain the maximum pleasure from your COMAND system and to avoid endangering yourself and others. The equipment level and functions of your COMAND system may differ depending on:...
  • Page 5 Contents Index ............4 At a glance ........... 19 Operating safety ......... 14 System settings ........41 Vehicle functions ........ 49 Navigation ........... 59 Telephone .......... 123 Online and Internet functions ..157 Audio ..........185 Video ..........225 Rear Seat Entertainment System ..235 SIRIUS Weather ........

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting the sound settings Bluetooth® audio basic display ..215 Balance ..........30 Brightness, setting (TV, video) ..226 Alternative Route ........ 93 Buttons on the COMAND control- Audio ler ............27 Radio mode ........186 Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode Switching to (Rear Seat Entertain- ment System) ........
  • Page 7 Mode, switching to ......197 COMAND and Internet Multisession ........203 see Online and Internet functions Notes on discs ....... 204 COMAND control panel ....... 25 Pause function ....... 198 COMAND controller ......26 Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat COMAND display Entertainment System) ....244 Safety notes ........
  • Page 8 Entering a point of interest ....76 Entering an intersection name ... 67 Entering using geo-coordinates ..72 Entering the address (example) ..63 Entering using Mercedes-Benz Entering the city ........64 Apps ..........72 Entering the house number ....64 Saving ..........
  • Page 9 List of mobile phone network pro- Authorizing ........128 viders Connecting (Bluetooth® inter- Empty ..........160 face) ..........126 With the selected provider ..... 161 De-authorizing ....... 130 Lumbar support External authorization ....129 Adjusting (COMAND) ....... 53 Registering (authorizing) ....128...
  • Page 10 Switching off ........29 Destination memory ...... 103 Night View Assist Plus Destination/route download ..170 Showing the image on the Displaying destination informa- COMAND display ......56 tion (arrival time, distance to des- Switching automatic activation tination) ........... 94 on/off ..........56...
  • Page 11 Real-time traffic reports ..... 99 Adding a number to an address Rear Seat Entertainment System book entry ........139 Active COMAND source ....252 Calling up ........137 Adjusting sound settings ....242 Creating a new entry ..... 139 Adjusting the brightness ....242 Deleting an entry ......
  • Page 12 Route (navigation) Multicontour seat ......52 Calling up the "Routes" menu ..96 Resetting settings ......55 Displaying the distance to the des- Seat functions (COMAND) ....52 tination ..........94 Selecting for adjustment Recording ........95 (COMAND) ........52 Route overview ........
  • Page 13 Index Daily forecast ......... 258 Detail information ......259 Telephone Information chart ......258 Accepting/ending a call ....132 Selecting a location for the Adjusting the volume for calls ..30 weather forecast ......259 Calling (outgoing call) ....132 Switching on/off ......
  • Page 14 Traffic reports Settings ........... 44 Calling up a list ......100 Volume, adjusting Real-time traffic report ....101 COMAND ......... 29 Treble, adjusting (sound) ....30 Navigation messages ....... 29 True Image™ ........32 Automatic picture shutoff ....226 Picture settings ......226...

  • Page 15: Index

    Index Website Adding to favorites ......180 ZAGAT® rating service ......81...

  • Page 16: Operating Safety

    (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be when operating COMAND. installed and operated with at least 8 inches COMAND calculates the route to the destina- (20 cm) and more between the radiator and a tion without taking account of the following,...
  • Page 17 Changes or modifications not expressly mends that you use an authorized approved by the party responsible for com- Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. In pliance could void the user's authority to particular, work relevant to safety or on operate the equipment.
  • Page 18 Operating safety movement, lateral acceleration, accelera- Further additional functions that have been tor pedal position contractually agreed upon with the customer allow certain vehicle data to be conveyed by malfunctions and defects in important sys- the vehicle as well. The additional functions tem components, e.g.
  • Page 19 For safety reasons, some COMAND functions are restricted or unavailable while the vehicle is in motion. You will notice this, for example because either you will not be able to select certain menu items or COMAND will display a message to this effect.
  • Page 21 Your COMAND equipment ....20 COMAND operating system ....20 Using COMAND ........28 Basic COMAND functions ....29 Character entry (telephony) ....33 Character entry (navigation) ....35 SPLITVIEW ........... 37...

  • Page 22: Your Comand Equipment

    You can call up the main functions: Your COMAND equipment using the corresponding buttons These operating instructions describe all the using the main function bar in the COMAND standard and optional equipment for your display COMAND system, as available at the time of using the remote control going to print.

  • Page 23: Display

    COMAND operating system COMAND display Display overview Example display for radio Status bar Calls up the audio menu Main function bar Display/selection window Radio menu bar Status bar : displays the time, the current mobile phone network provider and the signal level.

  • Page 24: Menu Overview

    COMAND operating system Menu overview Navi Audio Telephone Video System Symbol ® ® Route settings FM/AM Telephone Video DVD Calls up the Calls up the radio (using system Digital HD Radio™) menu Operator's Manual (available depending on the vehi- cle model)
  • Page 25 If equipped with the rear view camera: when the function is activated and COMAND is switched on, the image from the rear view camera is automatically shown in the COMAND display when reverse gear is engaged.
  • Page 26 Press the W button. Select System System in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. In both cases, the system menu appears. To switch off: select Display Off Display Off press W to confirm.
  • Page 27 COMAND operating system COMAND control panel Function Page Function Page Switches to radio mode Selects stations via the sta- tion search function Switches wavebands Rewinds Switches to satellite radio Selects the previous track Switches to navigation mode Disc slot Shows the menu system •...

  • Page 28: Comand Controller

    COMAND controller call up menus or lists Overview scroll within menus or lists and exit menus or lists Operation COMAND controller You can use the COMAND controller to select the menu items in the COMAND display. Example: operating the COMAND controller...

  • Page 29: Comand Operating System

    XVY To exit the menu: briefly press the k back button. slid forwards or backwards ZVÆ COMAND changes to the next higher menu slid diagonally aVb level in the current operating mode. To call up the basic display: press and Example of operation hold the k back button.

  • Page 30: Using Comand

    Main function bar Situation: switching from navigation mode (address entry menu) to the system settings. To switch on navigation mode: press the Ø function button. To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. Select Destination Destination by sliding V Æ and...

  • Page 31: Basic Comand Functions

    COMAND calls up the tifunction steering wheel. previously selected menu. The volume of the currently selected audio If you switch off COMAND, playback of the or video source changes. current audio or video source will also be switched off.

  • Page 32: Bass, Setting

    COMAND controller and press W to confirm. An adjustment scale appears. Select a setting by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con- firm. The setting is saved. Adjusting balance and fader You can make various sound settings for the different audio and video sources.

  • Page 33: Dolby® Digital

    Select Bal/Fad Bal/Fad (balance/fader) in the sound menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Select a balance setting by sliding XVY the COMAND controller and press W to con- firm. Surround...

  • Page 34: True Image

    Select Sound Sound by sliding VÆ and turning medium. Due to the design of the cVd the COMAND controller and press W passenger compartment, an optimum to confirm. audio experience cannot be guaranteed for Select Surround Surround and press W to confirm.

  • Page 35: Entering Characters

    Focusing the sound setting Press the $ button. Select Sound Sound by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Select Bang&Olufsen Bang&Olufsen and press W to con- firm. A menu appears. A # dot marks the current Switches the character bar to upper- setting for Sound Mode.

  • Page 36: Character Entry (Telephony)

    Moving the cursor to the next data field bol in the character bar by turning cVd the page 35) COMAND controller and press W to con- To enter a phone number: select the dig- firm. its one by one in the corresponding data The entry is stored in the address book.

  • Page 37: Character Entry (Navigation)

    139): Select the p symbol and press W to Select the 2 symbol and press and hold confirm. W the COMAND controller until the entire (upper/lower case) entry has been deleted. (digits) Other Other (special characters such as @, €,...

  • Page 38: Entering

    Entering characters using the character press once = M press twice = N Select by turning c V d the COMAND press three times = O controller and press W to confirm. Wait until the character display goes out. List G shows all available city names...

  • Page 39: Splitview

    COMAND controller until the entire entry is deleted. Select the 2 symbol in the character bar and press and hold W the COMAND con- troller until the entire entry is deleted. To cancel an entry: select the & symbol in the bottom left of the character bar and press W to confirm.
  • Page 40 System System in the main function bar by TV, video and Internet, for example, may be turning c V d the COMAND controller and used with SPLITVIEW. press W to confirm. Different media can be used on the driver Select ; in the menu bar and confirm.
  • Page 41 System System from the main function bar by turning cVd from the main function bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. confirm. Select ; in the menu bar and confirm.
  • Page 43 Your COMAND equipment ....42 Display settings ........42 Time settings ........42 Text reader settings ......44 Voice Control System settings ..44 ® Bluetooth settings ......44 Setting the system language ..... 45 Assigning a favorites button ....45 Importing/exporting data ....

  • Page 44: Your Comand Equipment

    These operating instructions describe all the COMAND controller and press W to con- standard and optional equipment for your firm. COMAND system, as available at the time of Select Display Display and press W to confirm.

  • Page 45: Time Zone

    Time settings Select Time Time by turning c V d the COMAND The following navigation system functions controller and press W to confirm. require the time, time zone and summer/ standard time to be set correctly in order to Select...

  • Page 46: Text Reader Settings

    Set Time Manually and press W thus improve voice recognition. See the sep- to confirm. arate operating instructions. Set the time by turning c V d the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The time is accepted. ® Bluetooth...

  • Page 47: Setting The System Language

    Select Settings Settings by turning cVd the Select System System by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con- COMAND controller and press W to con- firm. firm. Select Assign Assign as as Favorite Favorite and press W...

  • Page 48: Importing/Exporting Data

    PIN protection for you. Alternatively, you can deactivate PIN protection by resetting your personal COMAND data page 47). Press the W button. The system menu appears. Select Settings Settings by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con- firm.

  • Page 49: Reset Function

    The system menu appears. Personal music files in the MUSIC REGIS- Select Settings Settings by turning cVd the TER cannot be saved and imported again COMAND controller and press W to con- using this function. firm. Select Import/Export Import/Export Data Data and press W to confirm.
  • Page 50 ( page 209). Press the W function button. Select System System by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con- firm. Select Reset Reset and press W to confirm. A warning message appears asking whether you wish to reset.
  • Page 51 Your COMAND equipment ....50 Climate control status display ... 50 Fuel consumption indicator ....50 ON&OFFROAD display ......51 Driving conditions menu (Active Body Control) ........51 Seat functions ........52 Rear view camera ....... 55 Night View Assist Plus ....... 56...

  • Page 52: Your Comand Equipment

    ñ Sets the climate control style in auto- standard and optional equipment for your matic mode (FOCUS/MEDIUM/DIFFUSE) COMAND system, as available at the time of _ Sets the air distribution going to print. Country-specific differences M, P or O Sets the air distribu- are possible.

  • Page 53: On&Offroad Display

    Calling up/exiting the display ON&OFFROAD display Overview Depending on the vehicle model series, the settings and the status of the ON&OFFROAD functions can be shown in the COMAND dis- play, e.g.: vehicle's angle of inclination uphill or downhill gradient in percentage steering angle Further information on the ON&OFFROAD...

  • Page 54: Seat Functions

    COMAND con- Seat functions troller and press W to confirm. Overview Using the T button next to the COMAND Adjustment functions controller or the Seat menu item in the sys- Adjusting the seat cushion length tem menu, you can call up different setting functions.

  • Page 55: Seat Functions

    The availability of this function depends on firm. the type of seat and the vehicle model series. A scale appears. Turn cVd or slide ZVÆ the COMAND con- troller and press W to confirm. To exit the menu: press the k back button.
  • Page 56 - the heat output to the backrest A scale appears. is reduced in one-third increments Turn cVd or slide ZVÆ the COMAND con- Turn cVd or slide XVY the COMAND con- troller and press W to confirm. troller and press W to confirm.

  • Page 57: Rear View Camera

    Rear view camera Turn cVd or slide ZVÆ the COMAND con- Resetting all adjustments troller and press W to confirm. The massage function runs for approx- imately 15 to 25 minutes, depending on the setting. To exit the menu: press the k back button.

  • Page 58: Night View Assist Plus

    Important notes Select Settings Settings by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con- The 360° camera is only an aid. It is not a firm. replacement for your attention to your imme- diate surroundings. You are always responsi-...
  • Page 59 For a detailed description of the 360° cam- 19 mph (30 km/h) with the function activa- era, see the separate vehicle Operator's Man- ted, the function switches off. The COMAND ual. display switches back to the previously selec- ted view.

  • Page 61: Navigation

    Your COMAND equipment ....60 Introduction ......... 60 Basic settings ........62 Destination entry ........ 63 Entering a POI ........76 Personal POIs ........82 Search & Send ........86 Route guidance ........87 Traffic reports ........99 Destination memory ......103 Previous destinations .......

  • Page 62: Your Comand Equipment

    For this reason, you must always observe standard and optional equipment for your road and traffic rules and regulations during COMAND system, as available at the time of your journey. Road and traffic rules and reg- going to print. Country-specific differences ulations always have priority over the sys- are possible.

  • Page 63: Showing/Hiding The Menu

    Showing/hiding the menu You can show or hide the menu on the map. To hide the menu: slide ZV the COMAND controller and, when the Full Screen Full Screen menu item is shown, press W to confirm.

  • Page 64: Basic Settings

    The route options are switched on O or off In some cases, COMAND may not be able ª, depending on the previous status. to take all the selected route options into account, e.g. when calculating particularly If you change the route type and/or the long routes.

  • Page 65: Destination Entry

    Vehicle, COMAND uses car- WARNING pool lanes when calculating the route. COMAND then guides you in and out of car- If you operate information systems and com- pool lanes using visual and acoustic driving munication equipment integrated in the vehi- directions.

  • Page 66: Address Entry Menu

    Calling up the address entry menu and number To switch to navigation mode: press the Selecting a state/province Ø button. Call up the address entry menu To show the menu: press W the COMAND page 64). controller. Select State/Prov State/Prov...
  • Page 67 Destination entry To select a list: turn cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The list of selected states/provinces appears. To select a state/province: turn cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con- firm. The address entry menu appears again. The state/province selected has now been entered.
  • Page 68 Destination entry COMAND controller and press W to con- firm. You will see the house number list either with the character bar (option 1) or as a selection list (option 2). Street list as selection list Option 2: street list as selection list...
  • Page 69 Entering the ZIP code, center and inter- Irrespective of the option, press W to con- section firm your selection. If COMAND is able to assign the ZIP code Entering the ZIP code unambiguously to a specific address, the Call up the address entry menu address entry menu appears again.
  • Page 70 Intersection Intersection in the address entry menu by turning cVd and sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to con- firm. You will see the intersection list either with the character bar (option 1) or as a selec- tion list (option 2).

  • Page 71: Starting Route Calculation

    Starts route calculation COMAND calculates the route using the digital map data. You can have COMAND calculate a route to the destination address, or you can save the The calculated route can differ from the destination address (for example, as your...

  • Page 72: Tinations

    Option 2: destination memory list as To switch to navigation mode: press the selection list Ø button. To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. Select Destination Destination in the navigation sys-...
  • Page 73 To set the map scale: as soon as you turn Ø button. cVd the COMAND controller, the scale bar appears. To show the menu: press W the COMAND Turn cVd until the desired scale is set. controller. Turning clockwise zooms out from the map;...
  • Page 74 W to confirm. COMAND controller once or several times. An entry menu appears. If COMAND is unable to assign a unique address, you will see either the address You can now enter the latitude and longitude entry menu with the destination address or coordinates with the COMAND controller or a selection list.

  • Page 75: Street View

    Street View Creating way points To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. Way point menu (with destination, without way To show the menu: press W the COMAND point) controller. To switch to navigation mode: press the Select Destination...
  • Page 76 72). Select the category or Other Other by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. After selecting a category, the POIs which are available along the route and in the vicinity are displayed. COMAND first searches for destinations along the route.

  • Page 77: Editing

    W to confirm. To make a call: select Call Call with the COMAND controller and press W to con- firm. COMAND switches to telephone mode ( page 132). This menu item is available if the way point has a telephone number and if a mobile phone is connected to COMAND page 126).

  • Page 78: Entering

    If you select Yes, the gas station search Ø button. starts. When the search is complete, a list To show the menu: press W the COMAND of the gas stations available along the route controller. or in the vicinity is displayed.
  • Page 79 Entering a POI Choose one of the options and press W to confirm. Further steps are arranged in a table according to the option selected page 78).

  • Page 80: Search

    Entering a POI Defining the position for the POI search Selection Characteristic Instructions Near Destina‐ Near Destina‐ Entry is only possible Select Near Near Destination Destination from the POI tion tion when route guidance is menu and press W to confirm. active.

  • Page 81: Entering A Poi

    Other City Other City. If COMAND does not find any POIs within this Select a POI category by turning cVd the radius, it extends its search range to approx- COMAND controller and press W to con- imately 125 miles (200 km).

  • Page 82: Poi List With Character Bar

    ( page 79). Select the POI in the POI list by turning an arrow that shows the linear direction to cVd the COMAND controller and press W the point of interest to confirm. the linear distance to the POI...

  • Page 83: Zagat® Survey Service

    The POI is highlighted on the map, you will see further information on the upper edge of the display. To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. ZAGAT ratings Select Guide...

  • Page 84: Settings

    To switch to navigation mode: press the Details Details and press W to confirm. Ø button. To change to the map: slide ZV the To show the menu: press W the COMAND COMAND controller. controller. You can move the map and select the map Select Navi...

  • Page 85: Personal Pois

    POIs ual Warning For Personal POIs ual Warning For Personal POIs press W to confirm. ª COMAND COMAND Personal POIs (destina- The menu displays the available categories. tions, routes) that you have imported via the Select a category and press W to confirm.

  • Page 86: Saving

    Deleting icon to the category. Select a symbol by turning cVd the Saving personal POIs COMAND controller and press W to con- firm. There are three ways to save personal points You have created a new category with a of interest. You must insert an SD memory name and icon.

  • Page 87: Selecting As The Destination

    Option 2 Insert the SD memory card ( page 196). Selecting as the destination To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. Select Position Position in the navigation system menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

  • Page 88: Search & Send

    If you select No, the process will be can- celed. To make a call: select Call Call and press W to confirm. COMAND switches to telephone In the example, the Coffee Shops Coffee Shops category mode ( page 133). is selected.

  • Page 89: Route Guidance

    Route guidance Important notes COMAND calculates the route to the destina- tion without taking account of the following, for example: Press the ï mbrace information button.

  • Page 90: Change-Of-Direction Phase

    Next road calculated ( page 69). Point at which the change of direction COMAND guides you to your destination by takes place (light blue dot) means of navigation announcements in the Current vehicle position (the tip of the tri- form of audible navigation announcements angle indicates the vehicle’s direction of...

  • Page 91: Presentation

    The filled-in section of visual display for Once the change of direction is completed, distance = gets shorter the nearer you get COMAND automatically switches back to full- to the announced change of direction. screen display. COMAND announces the imminent change of direction.
  • Page 92 On multi-lane roads, COMAND can display without changing lane recommendations for the next change of lanes. direction. The corresponding data must be Possible lane...

  • Page 93: Navigation Announcements

    HOV symbol on the road sign To switch on: press W the COMAND con- troller. HOV symbol on the car pool lane A route may be calculated taking the use of Select in the navigation system menu HOV or carpool lanes into account.

  • Page 94: Route Guidance Canceling

    To switch to navigation mode: press the Once you have reached reserve fuel Ø button. level, you will see a prompt asking To show the menu: press W the COMAND whether you wish to start the search for a controller. gas station ( page 76).

  • Page 95: Alternative Route

    Route 4 is the economic route (eco route) and Ø button. is shown with a green line. To show the menu: press W the COMAND On the right-hand side, you will see informa- controller. tion on the currently selected alternative...

  • Page 96: Estimated Time Of Arrival

    Start Start the route. press W to confirm. If a mobile phone is connected to COMAND COMAND begins route guidance on the and a phone number is included in the des- selected alternative route. tination information, you can call it page 126).

  • Page 97: Recording

    To switch to navigation mode: press the To get to the current vehicle position: Ø button. press W to confirm the symbol for the cur- To show the menu: press W the COMAND rent vehicle position. controller. To change the map scale: select...

  • Page 98: Calling Up The "Routes" Menu

    Displaying and editing the recorded route Insert the SD memory card ( page 196). To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. Select Destination Destination in the navigation sys- Insert the SD memory card ( page 196).

  • Page 99: Off-Road

    To begin route calculation: select Start Start If you select Yes, the route will be deleted. in the menu by turning cVd the COMAND If you select No, the process will be can- controller and press W to confirm. celed.

  • Page 100: Off-Map

    Route guidance Route guidance to a destination that is COMAND is also able to guide you to a des- not on a digitized road tination even from an off-road location. At the start of route guidance, you will see the...

  • Page 101: Traffic Reports

    Traffic reports As soon as the system can assign the vehicle To hide the menu: slide ZV the COMAND position to the map again, route guidance controller and, when the Full Screen Full Screen continues in the usual way. menu item is shown, press W to confirm.
  • Page 102 Possibly in combination with X X X X Traffic symbol information Displaying real-time traffic reports Starting a search for traffic reports To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. Select Traffic Traffic by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con- firm.
  • Page 103 Section of the road to which the traffic report applies Traffic report Type of traffic report (slow-moving traffic) To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. Select Traffic Traffic in the navigation system...

  • Page 104: Reading Out Traffic Reports

    Select Traffic Traffic by sliding ZV and turning Introduction c V d the COMAND controller and press W The read-aloud function is only available while to confirm. route guidance is active. It reads out traffic Select Read Traffic Messages Auto‐...

  • Page 105: Destination Memory

    Request take Ø button. all relevant traffic messages into account when calculating a route ( page 62). To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. If you have selected Dynamic Route Dynamic Route as the route type, COMAND guides you to your des-...

  • Page 106: Saving

    My Address entry is listed as the first COMAND controller. entry in the destination memory. If there is no existing home address, COMAND saves the entry. You will see a Select My Address My Address by turning cVd the message and then the address menu with COMAND controller and press W to con- the selected address.

  • Page 107: Entry

    From the list of previous destinations You can now select storing options page 70) page 105). During route guidance To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. Select Destination Destination in the navigation sys- tem menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con- firm.

  • Page 108: Deleting

    To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. Select an address book entry page 148). To show the menu: press W the COMAND COMAND stores the data if the address controller. book entry selected does not yet contain Select...

  • Page 109: Previous Destinations

    ( page 108). You can store the crosshair position as a destina- tion in the list of previous destinations. Previous destinations To show the menu: press W the COMAND Introduction controller. Select Position Position...

  • Page 110: Moving

    Details of the crosshair position of, support of or advertising by these compa- Map scale selected nies for the navigation system itself. To hide the menu: slide ZV the COMAND controller and, when the Full Screen Full Screen Setting the map scale menu item is shown, press W.

  • Page 111: Map Operation And Map Settings

    Map operation and map settings Centering the map on the vehicle's posi- Map orientation tion To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. Select Position Position in the navigation system menu bar by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

  • Page 112: Point Of Interest Symbols

    Symbols, the POI list appears. To switch the symbol display on/off: select a POI by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Depending on the previous state of the symbols, they will either be shown O or hidden ª.

  • Page 113: Geo-Coordinate Display

    During route guidance, you can have map (rounded to the nearest 10 m) information shown at the bottom edge of the Current vehicle position: latitude coordi- display. nates To show the menu: press W the COMAND Current vehicle position: longitude coor- controller. dinates Select Navi...

  • Page 114: Highway Information

    Switching the topographic map on/off and their distance from the current vehicle To show the menu: press W the COMAND position controller. The entries show the number of the high- Select...

  • Page 115: City Model

    Map operation and map settings Example: city model Switching city view on/off When the city model is switched on, the map shows buildings in 3D. To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. Select Navi Navi in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

  • Page 116: Avoiding An Area

    W to confirm. General information Select Traffic Traffic Information Information On On Map press W to confirm. COMAND enables you to avoid areas you do Select Incidents Incidents and/or Speed & Flow Speed & Flow not wish to drive through.

  • Page 117: Additional Settings

    COMAND controller, the scale bar To switch to navigation mode: press the appears. Turning clockwise zooms out from Ø button. the map; turning counter-clockwise zooms To show the menu: press W the COMAND controller. Turn cVd until the desired scale is set. Select Navi...
  • Page 118 Call up the area list ( page 115). Select an entry in the list by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The avoided area is switched on O or off ª depending on the previous status.

  • Page 119: Compass Function

    To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. SIRIUS XM service To show the menu: press W the COMAND Displaying SIRIUS XM service informa- controller. tion Select Position...

  • Page 120: Updating

    The number of the map data version is ditions in the country you are currently driving shown. Information about new versions of in via the COMAND Internet and online func- the digital map can be obtained from an tion. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
  • Page 121 It then continues from where it was interrup- ted when the system is restarted. COMAND may prompt you to change the DVD during the update. Press the 8 load/eject button. Take the DVD out of the slot.
  • Page 122 Continue route guidance ( page 92). Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions COMAND is unable to COMAND has to redetermine the position of the vehicle if the determine the vehicle's vehicle has been transported. position. Example: After transporting the vehicle by ferry...

  • Page 123: Problems With The Navigation System

    Let the vehicle and COMAND cool down. To hide the message: switch COMAND off and then on again. If an area of the hard disk has a malfunction, COMAND can no longer access the map data in this area. This may occur when calculating a route, for example.
  • Page 124 Problems with the navigation system Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions COMAND asks for an The digital map is secured with an activation code. activation code during Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. the map update.

  • Page 125: Telephone

    Your COMAND equipment ....124 General notes ........124 ® Telephony via the Bluetooth inter- face ............ 125 Reception and transmission vol- ume ............ 131 Using the telephone ......132 Using the phone book ...... 136 Using call lists ........140 Using the speed dial list ....

  • Page 126: Your Comand Equipment

    ® When connecting Bluetooth -capable mobile COMAND system, as available at the time of phones with PBAP (Phone Book Access going to print. Country-specific differences Profile), the contacts are automatically down- are possible. Please note that your loaded to COMAND.

  • Page 127: Telephony Via The Bluetooth ® Interface

    Voice Control System operating instructions) Unless stated otherwise, the descriptions and ® Telephony via the Bluetooth inter- illustrations in this section refer to COMAND. face Prerequisites Function restrictions ® For telephony via COMAND's Bluetooth The telephone is not ready for use in the fol- ®...
  • Page 128 Hands-Free Profile. Connecting a mobile phone General information Before using your mobile phone with COMAND for the first time, you will need to: search for it ( page 127) and then authorize (register) it ( page 128).

  • Page 129: Searching For A Mobile Phone

    Connect Dev. from the telephone basic menu by sliding V Æ and turning authorization may be necessary c V d the COMAND controller and press W page 129). to confirm. If you call up the telephone list again, the unauthorized devices are removed from the...
  • Page 130 Authorizing (registering) a mobile Mercedes-Benz recommends de-authori- phone zation in COMAND and on the mobile phone ( page 130). Subsequent authori- zation may otherwise fail. To enter the passkey in COMAND: press the number keys one after the other.

  • Page 131: External Authorization

    Select Connect Device Connect Device from the tele- phone basic menu by sliding V Æ and turn- ing c V d the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. ® The Bluetooth telephone list appears. Option 2: use Secure Simple Pairing...

  • Page 132: De-Authorizing

    ® the Bluetooth telephones list. basic menu by sliding V Æ and turning c V d the COMAND controller and press W You can only switch to another authorized to confirm. mobile phone if you are not currently mak- ®...

  • Page 133: Reception And Transmission Volume

    Receiver icon shows whether a call is basic menu by sliding V Æ and turning active/being connected ¡ or not ¢. c V d the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Text message display in the telephone Select an authorized mobile phone from basic menu the list by turning cVd.

  • Page 134: Incoming Call

    To reject: select Reject Reject by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Press the ~ button on COMAND or on the multifunction steering wheel. Making a call Using the number keypad Example: incoming call To accept: confirm...

  • Page 135: Using The Telephone

    Option 2: To make a call: select ° in the character bar and press W to confirm. Call up the telephone basic menu page 131). Press the 6 button on COMAND or on Select Call Call Lists Lists by sliding VÆ and turn- the multifunction steering wheel.

  • Page 136: Sending Dtmf Tones

    To transmit individual characters: once Press the ~ button on COMAND or on a connection has been established to the the multifunction steering wheel. answering machine, select the desired...

  • Page 137: Toggling

    Using the telephone The system behavior after accepting the Select symbol : by turning cVd the incoming call depends on your mobile phone. COMAND controller and press W to con- firm. The mobile phone supports the call waiting ® function (via Bluetooth ) when: Press the 6 button on COMAND.
  • Page 138 (call waiting): Select call on hold ; and press W to con- firm. Press the 6 button on COMAND or on the multifunction steering wheel. The previous call on hold is activated. To end the active call: select ¢ in the...

  • Page 139: Calling Up

    You determine the first letter of the entry you are looking for with the first character you enter. Select a character by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con- You can also call up the phone book using firm. the multifunction steering wheel; see the The first entry in the list that starts with the separate vehicle Operator's Manual.

  • Page 140: Deleting An Entry

    Directly from the list Select the list symbol to the right of the You can switch to the list at any time during entry by sliding VY the COMAND control- character entry. ler and press W to confirm. Slide VZ the COMAND controller repeat-...

  • Page 141: Using The Phone Book

    W to confirm. Select New Entry Entry and press W to confirm. COMAND stores the data if there are fewer Select a category for the number, e.g. Home Home, than five numbers assigned to the entry you and press W to confirm.

  • Page 142: Call Lists

    Using call lists phones. Introduction Opening the call list and selecting an While the telephone is being used, COMAND entry stores individual lists for both incoming and outgoing calls (including missed calls). Call Press the % function button.

  • Page 143: Using Call Lists

    Using call lists Displaying details from a list entry Telephone cate- Display (phone gory book and address COMAND can also show a shortened list entry book) in full. Select a list entry by turning cVd the Not Classified Not Classified COMAND controller.

  • Page 144: Call Lists

    (see the separate mobile Press W when you have finished searching. phone operating instructions), COMAND COMAND stores the data if there are fewer updates the call list display the next time it than five numbers assigned to the entry you connects.

  • Page 145: Using The Speed Dial List

    Using the speed dial list Select the list symbol to the right of the entry by sliding VY the COMAND control- ler and press W to confirm. Select Assign Speed Dial Preset Assign Speed Dial Preset press W to confirm.

  • Page 146: Text Messages (Sms)

    COMAND controller and press sage. W to confirm. COMAND may not load all of the most The speed dial list appears. recent text messages: Select preset and press W to confirm.

  • Page 147: Text Messages

    Text messages To scroll through the display or select sage by sliding VY the COMAND controller phone numbers in a text message: turn and press W to confirm. cVd the COMAND controller. Select Display Sender Display Sender and press W to The display scrolls up or down line by line, confirm.

  • Page 148: Introduction

    Select Save Number Save Number and press W to con- Only use COMAND when the road and traffic firm. conditions permit. You could otherwise Select New Entry Entry and press W to confirm.

  • Page 149: Using The Address Book

    When the telephone basic menu is dis- played, select by sliding VZ the Number of contacts in the address COMAND controller and press W to con- book: the address book can store a total of firm. 4000 contacts. Select...
  • Page 150 W to confirm. address book. If you store telephone num- Irrespective of the option chosen, a prompt bers in the COMAND phone book, these are will appear. also saved in the address book. If you store a navigation destination, COMAND creates an...

  • Page 151: Back Button

    Displaying the detailed view for an entry address book entry Select the list symbol to the right of the Selecting an entry entry by sliding VY the COMAND control- ler and press W to confirm. Select Details Details and press W to confirm.

  • Page 152: Starting Route Guidance

    Select the list symbol to the right of the entry by sliding VY the COMAND control- Select the list symbol to the right of the ler and press W to confirm. data field by sliding VY the COMAND con- troller and press W to confirm. Select Change Category...

  • Page 153: Voice Tags

    148). added to the address book entry. Select the list symbol to the right of the entry by sliding VY the COMAND control- This will provide you with an address book ler and press W to confirm. entry that is suitable for navigation. The...

  • Page 154: Importing Contacts

    137). COMAND to do so. Select the list symbol to the right of the Please bear the following in mind: entry by sliding VY the COMAND control- ® Bluetooth must be activated in COMAND ler and press W to confirm.

  • Page 155: Deleting Contacts

    Phone Phone by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A menu appears. Select Delete Contacts Delete Contacts and press W to confirm.
  • Page 156 During outgoing calls where the number is connected to COMAND, or whether the auto- entered manually, the recipient's name is matic download is suppressed. not displayed, even if there is an address...
  • Page 157 Using the address book To hide details: select Hide Hide Data: Data: <My <My Phone> Phone> and press W to confirm. You can allow access to address data ª or you can prevent access O.
  • Page 159 Your COMAND equipment ....158 General notes ........158 Setting access data (Canada only) .. 159 Establishing/ending the connec- tion ............. 166 Google™ local search ....... 167 Destination/route download ... 170 Options ..........172 Other services ........174 Internet radio ........175...

  • Page 160: Your Comand Equipment

    The terms of use are shown when COMAND system, as available at the time of COMAND is used for the first time and then going to print. Country-specific differences once a year thereafter. Only read and are possible.

  • Page 161: Setting Access Data (Canada Only)

    This depends on the mobile phone and the mobile phone network used. The terms of use are shown when COMAND is used for the first time and then once a year thereafter. Only read and Roaming (Canada only)

  • Page 162: Calling Up

    Select Settings Settings by sliding ÆV and turning by sliding ZV and turning cV d the cVd the COMAND controller and press W COMAND controller and press W to con- to confirm. firm. When you connect the mobile phone to...

  • Page 163: Selecting

    Setting access data (Canada only) COMAND controller and press W to con- firm ( page 160). The configuration data is transferred from the mobile phone. If the configuration is successful, a # dot appears in front of Autom. configuration Autom. configuration <Device_name>...

  • Page 164: List Of Access Data New Provider

    % back button twice. appears and displays the selected provider. If, after selecting a mobile phone network Press W the COMAND controller and then provider, several access settings are dis- the % back button. played:...

  • Page 165: Network Provider

    Setting access data (Canada only) Explanation of the access data Input field Meaning Input field Meaning DNS Address: Address: The DNS addresses (Domain Name Service) Provider: Provider: Name of the provider to can be negotiated auto- be displayed in the list of matically or entered man- mobile phone network ually.

  • Page 166: Network Provider

    Setting access data (Canada only) the COMAND controller and press W to Manual Manual: uses the entries in DNS 1 and DNS confirm. The input menu for the phone number appears. Entering the DNS1 Entering the example DNS Enter the telephone number.

  • Page 167: Deleting

    COMAND controller ( page 161). provider can be: Select the symbol to the right of the entry edited by sliding VY the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. copied, then edited and accepted for a new provider name Confirm...

  • Page 168: Establishing/Ending The Connection

    167) controller and press W to confirm. function. The carousel view appears. To cancel the connection: while the con- Turn cVd or slide XVY the COMAND con- nection is being established, confirm Can‐ Can‐ troller until the Mercedes-Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps by pressing W.

  • Page 169: Google™ Local Search

    Google™ local search Press the ~ button on COMAND or on Search the multifunction steering wheel. Entry restriction It is only possible to enter a search term in the Select the scissors symbol on the bottom input menu when the vehicle is stationary.
  • Page 170 Navigate to Navigate to by turning cVd along the calculated route the COMAND controller and press W to If a destination has previously been confirm. entered, the function is available. You then switch to navigation mode and near the destination can start route calculation ( page 69).

  • Page 171: Popular Searches

    Google™ local search To import a destination: select Import Import (the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. with the COMAND controller and press W A menu displays the available search crite- to confirm. ria. You can choose whether you want to save the POI as a personal POI on the SD mem- ory card or in the address book.

  • Page 172: Destination/Route Download

    "Hotel Select the ® symbol in the main function Adler". bar by turning cVd the COMAND control- ler and press W to confirm. The carousel view appears. Destination/route download...

  • Page 173: Destination/Route Download

    Call Call in the menu by turning cVd Available routes and destinations are the COMAND controller and press W to shown in the list. confirm. You can save up to 20 routes and 50 desti- You then switch to the telephone function...

  • Page 174: Options Menu

    Local Search Local Search in the Options menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller bar by turning c V d the COMAND con- and press W to confirm. troller and press W to confirm. The menu shows the current settings.

  • Page 175: Options

    Setting the type of import You can choose between manual and auto- matic importing. Select the entry after Import: Import: by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The # dot indicates the current setting. Select Manual Manual Automatic...

  • Page 176: Other Services

    COMAND controller and press W to con- tings. firm. Select the ® symbol in the main function The Mercedes-Benz home page appears. bar by turning c V d the COMAND con- You cannot delete the Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz troller and press W to confirm.

  • Page 177: Internet Radio

    Internet radio COMAND controller and press W to con- Facebook is a social network. This App firm. allows you to log in from your vehicle and The carousel view appears. use Facebook's many functions. Bring the Internet Radio Internet Radio panel to the Google™...

  • Page 178: Calling Up The Carousel View

    The list is empty the first time you call it up. Select the ® symbol in the main function bar by turning c V d the COMAND con- troller and press W to confirm. The carousel view appears.

  • Page 179: Internet

    176). ¬ symbol by turning cVd or sliding In the carousel view, bring a favorite to the XVY the COMAND controller and press W front by turning cVd or sliding XVY the to confirm. COMAND controller and press W to con- The website is called up.
  • Page 180 Moves the pointer ler: on the page. Select an input line by turning cVd the Left or right XVY COMAND controller and press W to con- Up or down ZVÆ firm. Diagonally aVb The character bar appears. Press W the con- Calls up the menu or troller.

  • Page 181: Menu Functions

    VÆ the Calling up the menu COMAND controller downwards. Select a free area on the website by sliding ZVÆ, XVY or aVb the COMAND control- ler and press W to confirm. Open Opens the website to the selectable item.
  • Page 182 ZVÆ Select Open In A New Window Open In A New Window by turning the COMAND controller and press W to cVd or sliding ZVÆ the COMAND control- confirm. ler and press W to confirm. To select a window: select...

  • Page 183: Creating Favorites

    ZVÆ the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The URL appears. Press W the COMAND controller and close Enter the web address (URL) and name the display. using either the character bar or the num- Settings ber keypad.

  • Page 184: Favorites Menu

    Display Favorites by turning Select Exit Exit by turning cVd or sliding ZVÆ cVd the COMAND controller and press W the COMAND controller and press W to to confirm. confirm. The favorite is displayed. Press W the COMAND controller. Press the k back button on the left next The favorites menu appears.

  • Page 185: Settings

    Deletes data which has been saved by the browser during Internet use. Changing settings Select a setting by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con- firm. Switch the setting on O or off ª. Select Character Size...
  • Page 186 Data On Exit activated O, all pri- vate data is deleted when you exit the Internet browser. If you reset COMAND to the factory set- tings (reset function), these settings are deleted ( page 47). Calling up the carousel view and clos-...

  • Page 187: Audio

    Your COMAND equipment ....186 Radio mode ........186 Satellite radio ........190 Audio CD and MP3 mode ....195 Music search ........204 MUSIC REGISTER ......207 ® Bluetooth audio mode ....211 Operation with the Media Inter- face ............ 217...

  • Page 188: Your Comand Equipment

    Your COMAND equipment These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment for your COMAND system, as available at the time of going to print. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your COMAND system may not be equipped with all the features described.

  • Page 189: Switching Hd Radio On/Off

    For further information on HD Radio™, visit Select FM/AM Radio FM/AM Radio by turning cVd the http://www.hdradio.com. COMAND controller and press W to con- firm. Switching wavebands Switching HD Radio on/off You can switch the radio between the FM, AM and WB wavebands.

  • Page 190: Storing Stations

    87.7 - 107.9 MHz Press the E or F button. WB (Weather Band) Weather report channels Turn cVd or slide XVY the COMAND con- troller while the display/selection window You can only enter currently permitted in the radio display is active. numbers.

  • Page 191: Channel Presets

    Weather Band is switched on. Select Presets Presets by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Select the currently set waveband FM FM AM AM In both cases, the station presets appear.
  • Page 192 Satellite radio Select a channel by turning cVd the This function is only available for analog FM COMAND controller and press W to con- programs and digital AM/FM programs (HD firm. Radio™). Information relevant to the current station is shown in the display window.

  • Page 193: Satellite Radio

    191). starting up or if no signal is being received. The satellite radio main menu appears, Once COMAND receives the signal, the sat- showing the weather channel. You cannot ellite radio display appears. The station last select any other stations.
  • Page 194 Select Audio Audio in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND To select a category: select a category by controller and press W to confirm. turning cVd the COMAND controller and If satellite radio mode was the last mode press W to confirm.
  • Page 195 Entering channel numbers directly Option 1: press the l button. Channel search An input menu appears. Turn cVd or slide XVY the COMAND con- Option 2: select in the submenu bar by troller while the display/selection window turning cVd the COMAND controller and in the SatRadio display is active.
  • Page 196 Satellite radio Option 2 Select a preset by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press and hold W Select Channel List with Artist, Channel List with Artist, until you hear a tone. Title Title and press W to confirm. The channel list appears and displays the artists and tracks currently being played.

  • Page 197: Safety Notes

    Audio CD and MP3 mode Displaying information Select in the submenu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Select Service Service and press W to confirm. The provider's details appear. To return to the SatRadio main display: slide XVY the COMAND controller.

  • Page 198: Inserting

    If the SD memory card is no longer in use, you should remove it from COMAND. High Inserting/ejecting CDs/DVDs temperatures can damage the card. Due to the wide range of SD memory cards...

  • Page 199: Connecting A Usb Device

    Mercedes-Benz Center. Select Audio Audio by sliding Z V and turning c V d the COMAND controller and press W MP3 players must support Media Transfer to confirm. Protocol (MTP). The MTP mode must be The audio menu appears. active.

  • Page 200: Pause Function

    The media list shows the discs currently avail- able. Cover (if available) Select the data medium by turning cVd Track time the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Track number and name Graphic time and track display Medium type, position of medium in the...

  • Page 201: Selecting A Track

    The skip forward function skips to the next artist) with the music search function. track. If you select a category, COMAND starts a The skip back function skips to the begin- search for track information if the following ning of the current track if the track has conditions are fulfilled: been playing for more than 8 seconds.

  • Page 202: Gracenote® Media Database

    The basic display appears and the track is if the "Gracenote Media Database" function is played. activated. If this is the case, COMAND will display the corresponding data such as artist, album and Fast forwarding/rewinding track name in the relevant displays and lists.

  • Page 203: Displaying The Track And Album

    Gracenote data, for example ( page 198). To switch on the display: select an entry in the menu by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. ® Updating Gracenote music recogni- tion technology and the Gracenote...

  • Page 204: File Systems

    Random Medium Random Medium sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND All the tracks on the medium are played in controller and press W to confirm. random order (e.g. track 3, 8, 5 etc.).

  • Page 205: Audio Cd And Mp3 Mode

    COMAND supports the following formats: session determines how COMAND will proc- MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3) ess the CD. COMAND plays only one session Microsoft Windows Media Audio V8 and V9 and gives priority to the audio CD session. (WMA) without copy protection...

  • Page 206: Copy Protection

    Music search cially the case if you have activated a sur- COMAND is able to play back audio CDs in round sound function. multichannel audio format. Notes on copyright Music search MP3 or WMA tracks that you create or play...
  • Page 207 Music search Selecting an album COMAND reads music tracks from the fol- lowing data carriers: Disc (CD/MP3) Memory card MUSIC REGISTER USB storage device Select Albums Albums in the category list by turn- ing cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

  • Page 208: Music Search

    Music search Selecting a year of publication Select the desired cover by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to Select Year Year in the category list confirm. page 204) by turning cVd the COMAND The corresponding album is played.

  • Page 209: Music Register

    MUSIC REGISTER Select an entry by turning cVd the Select a track and press W to confirm. COMAND controller and press W to con- Playback starts and the basic display firm. appears. MUSIC REGISTER General notes ! Retain the original music files in a secure location.
  • Page 210 Select Audio Audio by sliding Z V and turning To record all music files (standard) c V d the COMAND controller and press W To copy single tracks O to confirm. To confirm your selection The audio menu appears. Select...

  • Page 211: Music Register

    W to confirm. Select Continue Continue by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con- firm. If you do not select any tracks, every track on the CD will be imported. Step 2: selecting the target folder...

  • Page 212: Memory Space Info

    Select Search Search by sliding VÆ and turning page 33). cVd the COMAND controller and press W To save the changes: select ¬ and to confirm. press W to confirm. The category list appears. Select a track in a category ( page 204).

  • Page 213: Bluetooth ® Audio Mode

    Select Music Music Register Register by sliding VÆ and A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution turning cVd the COMAND controller and ® Profile): Bluetooth audio profile for audio press W to confirm. data transmission The options list appears. The # dot indi- AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control cates the option selected.

  • Page 214: Device List

    General information ® Before using your Bluetooth audio device ® Example: Bluetooth device list with COMAND for the first time, you will need Newly detected mobile phone with Blue- to authorize it. ® tooth audio function in range ® When you authorize a new Bluetooth audio ®...
  • Page 215 ® playback must first be started on the device port Bluetooth version 2.1 for connection itself so that COMAND can play the audio via Secure Simple Pairing. COMAND cre- files. ates a six-digit code, which is displayed on both devices that are to be connected...
  • Page 216 ® Bluetooth audio mode ® device itself so that COMAND can play the Reconnecting a Bluetooth audio audio files. device ® The Bluetooth audio profiles are connected ® Bluetooth audio device and simultane- automatically under the following circum- ous search for mobile phones...

  • Page 217: Bluetooth® Audio Basic Display

    Media list Starting/stopping playback Artist To start playback: select Ì by sliding To stop É or start Ì playback VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND con- ® To connect a Bluetooth audio device, to troller and press W to confirm.
  • Page 218 ® Bluetooth audio mode To stop playback: select É by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A message appears. Ì is selected. To continue playback: select Ì by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.

  • Page 219: Operation With The Media Interface

    BT BT Audio Audio by sliding VÆ and turning center console stowage compartment. cVd the COMAND controller and press W Device-specific adapter cables are required to confirm. to connect external devices to the Media The # dot indicates the option selected.

  • Page 220: Switching To

    Connect the external device with suitable socket :, ; or =. COMAND activates the device, a display Switching to Media Interface mode ® appears (when connecting an iPod plug or USB socket).
  • Page 221 The external device is connected to the Media Playback options Interface. In the media list, turn cVd the COMAND Press the h button one or more times. controller to select the entry under position By pressing the DISC button repeatedly, you 5 and press W to confirm ( page 198).

  • Page 222: Selecting A Category/Playlist

    While the display/selection window is scope of media and the connected device. active, slide X V Y and hold the COMAND If the same device is reconnected with controller until the desired position has unchanged media content, these functions been reached.

  • Page 223: Current Tracklist

    Current title Select Current Tracklist Current Tracklist by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The content of the current track list appears. Select the track by turning c V d the COMAND controller and press W to con- Example: category list firm.

  • Page 224: Itunes

    Keyword Search Keyword Search Select a category, e.g. Artists Artists, by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W Selecting keyword search allows you to to confirm. search through all categories on the con- The available artists are displayed. nected device for keywords.

  • Page 225: Audio Aux Mode

    USB port ( page 197). You can speed up some functions and If COMAND is equipped with the Media Inter- improve the search results by: face, external audio sources are connected making sure the names of tracks, albums using the cable set provided. An AUX socket and artists, for example, are written the is not provided.
  • Page 226 Select Audio Audio in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. If AUX mode was the last mode selected, it will now be active. If another audio source is switched on, you...

  • Page 227: Video

    Your COMAND equipment ....226 General information ......226 Basic settings ........226 Video DVD mode ....... 226 Video AUX mode ....... 231 Picture viewer ........232...

  • Page 228: Video Dvd Mode

    Select DVD-Video DVD-Video by sliding VÆ and turn- COMAND system, as available at the time of ing cVd the COMAND controller and press going to print. Country-specific differences W to confirm. are possible. Please note that your A menu appears.

  • Page 229: Notes On Discs

    USB storage device region code, you will see a message to this Media Interface or audio AUX mode effect. ® Bluetooth audio mode COMAND is set to region code 1 at the factory. This setting can be changed at an...

  • Page 230: Video Dvd

    Media Media by sliding VÆ and turning Showing/hiding the menu cVd the COMAND controller and press W To show: in full-screen DVD video mode, to confirm. press W the COMAND controller. Select a ý video DVD from the media list page 230).

  • Page 231: Video Dvd

    To pause playback: select Ë by turn- directly. A film can be selected either when ing cVd the COMAND controller and press the DVD is being played back or when it is W to confirm.

  • Page 232: Dvd Menu

    The DVD menu appears. Moving up one level in the DVD menu Show the DVD menu ( page 230). Select the corresponding menu item in the DVD menu and press W the COMAND con- troller to confirm.

  • Page 233: Interactive Content

    Video AUX mode Select any menu item in the DVD menu and Subtitles and camera angle press W the COMAND controller to con- These functions are not available on all DVDs. firm. The number of subtitle languages and camera Select...

  • Page 234: Showing/Hiding The Menu

    Select Volume Volume by turning cVd the turning c V d the COMAND controller and COMAND controller and press W to con- press W to confirm. firm. If AUX video mode was the last mode selec- A menu appears.

  • Page 235: Data Medium Cd/Dvd

    ( page 198) Select Search Search in the basic display by slid- ing VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The category list appears ( page 204). Displaying pictures Select (...
  • Page 236 To revert to the original size: press W the COMAND controller. Press the k button. Exiting the picture viewer Select Back Back To To Menu Menu in the menu by turn- ing cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
  • Page 237 Your COMAND equipment ....236 Overview ..........236 Basic functions ......... 241 System settings ........ 243 CD/audio DVD and MP3 mode ..244 Video DVD mode ....... 247 Operation with an active COMAND source ..........252 AUX mode .......... 254...

  • Page 238: Your Comand Equipment

    . These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment for your Components COMAND system, as available at the time of going to print. Country-specific differences The Rear Seat Entertainment System are possible. Please note that your...

  • Page 239: Rear-Compartment Screens

    Overview Rear-compartment screens AUX jacks, detailed view in the "CD/DVD drive and AUX jacks" section ( page 238). Display Two remote controls are supplied for the Remote control US and Canadian markets. Overview Selecting the screen for the remote con- trol The remote control can be used to operate one of the two rear-compartment screens or...
  • Page 240 Overview Point the remote control at the rear-com- CD/DVD drive and AUX jacks partment screen which has been selected for remote operation. Press button : on the remote control page 237). The respective rear-compartment screen switches on or off. You can only switch the screens on using the remote control if the ignition is switched on.

  • Page 241: Cordless Headphones

    Overview Cordless headphones Overview To adjust the headphones: open both sides of the headphones. Adjust the fitting of the headphones by pulling the headphone band in the direction of the arrow. To switch the headphones on/off: press on/off switch ;. To adjust the volume: turn volume control = until the desired volume is set.

  • Page 242: Replacing Batteries

    Overview Selecting the screen for the head- Environmental note phones Batteries contain dangerous substances. It is against the law to dispose of them with the household rubbish. They must be collected separately and recycled to protect the environment. Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly manner.

  • Page 243: Basic Functions

    To do so, at least one of the rear-com- partment screens must be set to disc mode. To set on COMAND: press the $ but- The battery compartment is located on the ton, for example, to switch on an audio left headphone.

  • Page 244: Adjusting The Brightness

    Basic functions The following functions affect only one The headphones' volume setting does not screen: affect the main loudspeakers. audio and video functions as well as picture settings Selecting sound settings switching between full screen and the You can select the sound settings in the CD/ menu MP3, video DVD and AUX modes.

  • Page 245: System Settings

    System settings Switch on video DVD mode ( page 247). Selecting the display language To show the menu: press the 9 button on Select System System using the 9=; the remote control. buttons on the remote control and press 9 to confirm.
  • Page 246 CD/audio DVD and MP3 mode Setting the brightness Inserting a CD/DVD Select Settings Settings using the : button and press 9 to confirm. Select Brightness Brightness using the 9: buttons and press the 9 button to confirm. A scale appears. Adjust the brightness using the 9: buttons and press the 9 button to confirm.

  • Page 247: Cd/Audio Dvd And Mp3 Mode

    CD/audio DVD and MP3 mode structure, allowing you to select any track on Switching to audio CD, audio DVD or the MP3 CD. MP3 mode Select Track List Track List (audio CD/DVD mode) Insert a CD/DVD ( page 244). Folder Folder (MP3 mode) using The Rear Seat Entertainment System loads...
  • Page 248 CD/audio DVD and MP3 mode remote control repeatedly until you reach the desired position. Press and hold the E or F button until the desired position is reached. Selecting a folder This function is only available in MP3 mode. Select Folder Folder in MP3 mode using...

  • Page 249: Video Dvd Mode

    Video DVD mode To interrupt playback: select É using Select DVD-Audio DVD-Audio using the :=; buttons on the remote the :=; buttons on the remote control and press the 9 button to confirm. control and press the 9 button to confirm. The options list appears.

  • Page 250: Function Restrictions

    Entertainment System will be able to play video DVDs that you have copied yourself. Further information can be found under video page 227). Information regarding Control menu displayed COMAND also applies to the Rear Seat Enter- Type of data medium tainment System. Current title Function restrictions...
  • Page 251 Video DVD mode To pause playback: select Ë and press Showing/hiding the menu the 9 button to confirm. The Ë display changes to Ì. To continue playback: select Ì and press the 9 button to confirm. The menu is hidden. Stop function To show the menu: press the 9 button on the remote control.
  • Page 252 Video DVD mode Skipping forwards/backwards Press the = or ; button on the remote control. Press the E or F button. The navigation menu ( page 228) appears for approximately eight seconds. Selecting a scene/chapter directly These examples illustrate how to select Select DVD Functions DVD Functions...

  • Page 253: Rear Seat Entertainment System

    Select a menu item using the 9:=; buttons on the remote control and press the 9 button to Select any menu item in the DVD menu and confirm. press W the COMAND controller to con- A menu appears. firm. Select Go Up Go Up and press W to confirm.
  • Page 254 Subtitles and camera angle You can transfer an audio or video source These functions are not available on all DVDs. selected in COMAND to the Rear Seat Enter- The number of subtitle languages and camera tainment System. If you subsequently switch...

  • Page 255: Operation With An Active Comand Source

    Operation with an active COMAND source Audio CD mode COMAND or show the menu in video DVD mode. To select by skipping to a track: press Select the menu item at the bottom left, the = or ; button. e.g.

  • Page 256: Aux Mode

    AUX mode To select a folder: press the : button Connecting AUX equipment on the remote control. AUX drive Highlight one of the two folder symbols with the = or ; button and press 9 The AUX drive jacks are located on the to confirm.
  • Page 257 AUX mode until "L REAR " (left screen) or "REAR R" Changing the picture format (right screen) is highlighted in the window. Select Display Display Aux Disc Disc Drive Drive Aux Select in the menu using the the AUX menu and press the 9 button to 9=;...

  • Page 259: Sirius Weather

    Your COMAND equipment ....258 Introduction ........258 Switching the SIRIUS Weather dis- play on/off ........258 Displaying detailed information ..259 Selecting the area for the weather forecast ..........259 Memory functions ......261 Weather map ........262...

  • Page 260: Your Comand Equipment

    (daily forecast, five-day forecast, detailed information) or on the weather map. The weather data received from a weather station is stored in COMAND for one hour. It can therefore be displayed again immediately after restarting the engine (for example after refueling).

  • Page 261: Displaying Detailed Information

    Selecting the area for the weather forecast COMAND controller and pressing W to Switching off confirm. Press the k back button. The SIRIUS Weather basic display appears. Confirm SIRIUS Weather SIRIUS Weather by pressing W. Select Back Back by turning cVd the COMAND The information chart shows the daily fore- controller and press W to confirm.

  • Page 262: Selecting The Area For The Weather Forecast

    Near Destination Near Destination in the menu by has been selected. The data is supplied by turning c V d the COMAND controller and the nearest weather station. press W to confirm. The information chart shows the following You can select...

  • Page 263: Memory Functions

    W to confirm. Select the preset by turning cVd or sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controller. Press and hold W the COMAND controller until you hear a tone. The area is entered on the selected preset. To store rapidly: in the daily forecast To search for a city: select a state, e.g.

  • Page 264: Weather Map

    The weather data for the selected area is displayed. As soon as you turn cVd the COMAND Weather map controller, you see the scale bar. Turn cVd until the desired scale is set.
  • Page 265 Confirm Display Display Weather Weather by pressing W. COMAND receives the weather data for the selected position from the nearest weather station and displays it automatically as a daily forecast. Switching layers on the map on/off You can switch on different layers, for exam- ple to display the rain radar, weather fronts and the course of tropical storms on the map.
  • Page 266 Weather map Explanation of the layers on the weather map Layer Map display Selectable scales Radar Map Radar Map Shows the rain radar as a colored area on the map. For an explanation of the colors, see the legend page 267). Storm Character‐...

  • Page 267: Weather Map

    Example: weather map with information on a Legend: weather fronts cyclone Cold front (blue line with blue triangles) Slide XVY, ZVÆ or aVb the COMAND Warm front (red line with red semi-circles) controller and move the crosshair onto a Stationary front (red-blue line with red corresponding symbol.
  • Page 268 The weather remains changeable in this area. In the map, slide XVY, ZVÆ or aVb the COMAND controller and slide the crosshair Occlusion This occurs when a faster cold to :, ; or =. front reaches an advancing Press W the COMAND controller.

  • Page 269: Legend

    Display the menu on the weather map Pacific Ocean page 262). Select Map Options Map Options by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con- firm. Select Legend Legend and press W to confirm. The symbol for a tornadic storm is also valid for a cyclone (mesocyclone).
  • Page 270 Display the menu on the weather map page 262). Select Map Options Map Options by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to con- firm. Select Time Stamp Time Stamp and press W to con- firm. Changing to the information chart Display the menu on the weather map page 262).

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