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Page 2 We extend our best wishes for many miles questions about the operation of any of safe, pleasurable driving. equipment, your authorized Mercedes- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate A Daimler Company the proper procedures. We continuously strive to improve our pro-...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Bass and Treble ....37 Changing the Radio band ..48 Introduction ..... 7 Sound functions .
Page 5 Contents Switching to MP3 CD mode ..74 Sound settings ....91 Trip interruption during route Loading a MP3 CD ... . . 74 guidance .
Page 6 Contents Stopover function ... . . 152 Tele Aid ..... . . 181 Saving the current location .
Page 7 Contents...
Page 8: Introduction
Introduction Where to find it Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- Route guidance including detour Audio vide support information for you, the Last destinations and destination COMAND operator. Each chapter has its Here you will find all the information on memory own guide color to provide fast access to how to use the radio, CD player (CD, MP3...
Page 9: Symbols
Introduction Symbols Symbols This symbol points to in- You will find the following symbols in these structions for you to follow. operating instructions: Highlights hazards that may result in A number of these symbols damage to your COMAND. appearing in succession in- Warning dicates a multiple-step pro- cedure.
Page 10: Operating Safety
Introduction Operating safety Operating safety While the navigation system provides direc- Warning Warning tional assistance, the driver must remain fo- cused on safe driving behavior, including Any alterations made to electronic compo- In order to avoid distraction which could attention to traffic and street signs, and nents and the software can cause malfunc- lead to an accident, the driver should enter should utilize the system’s audio cues while...
Page 12: At A Glance
At a glance Radio operating elements Single CD operating elements CD changer operating elements MP3 CD operating elements Satellite radio operating elements Telephone operating elements Navigation operating elements System operating elements Multifunction steering wheel Menu system Quick reference COMAND...
Page 13: Radio Operating Elements
At a glance Radio operating elements Radio operating elements...
Page 14 At a glance Radio operating elements Function Page Function Page 1 Audio menu 2 Soft keys Muting (multifunction keys) 7 Volume control 3 Color display with Radio 8 e Switching on and off main menu 9 d and D 4 1 - 0, * Automatic seek tuning Station selection Manual tuning...
Page 15: Single Cd Operating Elements
At a glance Single CD operating elements Single CD operating elements...
Page 16 At a glance Single CD operating elements Function Page Function Page 1 Audio menu 2 Soft keys Ejecting/loading a CD into (multifunction keys) the CD drive 3 Color screen with single CD main menu There are two l The status bar indicates buttons.
Page 17: Cd Changer Operating Elements
At a glance CD changer operating elements CD changer operating elements...
Page 18 At a glance CD changer operating elements The CD changer is located in the glove box. Function Page Function Page Open the glove box to access the CD 4 1 - 6 9 d and D changer. Selecting an audio CD or Track select MP3 CD 63, 64...
Page 19: Mp3 Cd Operating Elements
At a glance MP3 CD operating elements MP3 CD operating elements...
Page 20 At a glance MP3 CD operating elements Function Page Function Page 1 Audio menu Ejecting/loading a MP3 2 Soft keys CD into the CD drive (multifunction keys) 3 Color screen with MP3 main menu There are two l The status bar indicates buttons.
Page 21: Satellite Radio Operating Elements
At a glance Satellite radio operating elements Satellite radio operating elements...
Page 22 At a glance Satellite radio operating elements Function Page Function Page 1 Satellite radio main menu 7 Volume control 8 e Switching on and off Switching satellite operation on and off 9 d and D 2 Soft keys Previous or next channel (multifunction keys) 3 Color screen with Satellite radio main menu...
Page 23: Telephone Operating Elements
At a glance Telephone operating elements Telephone operating elements...
Page 24 At a glance Telephone operating elements Function Page Function Page Push the joystick to H,h,g,G Telephone menu Function selection Switching telephone Press E to confirm operation on and off Soft keys (multifunction keys) Accepting a call Color screen with Making a call Telephone menu Redialing 1 - 0, # and *...
Page 25: Navigation Operating Elements
At a glance Navigation operating elements Navigation operating elements...
Page 26 At a glance Navigation operating elements Function Page Function Page Function Page Push the joystick to H,h,g,G,F,f Navigation main menu During a voice instruction: Function selection, During route guidance: Muting current voice Scrolling on map Change over to navigation instruction Press E to confirm display Switching off voice...
Page 27: System Operating Elements
At a glance System operating elements System operating elements...
Page 28: Vehicle Equipment
The SMS soft key appears if the vehicle is equipped for phone operation and a Mercedes-Benz specified mobile telephone is inserted in phone cradle. 4 Push the joystick to Function selection Press E to confirm...
Page 29: Multifunction Steering Wheel
At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Single CD and CD changer 1 Multifunction display mode: 2 Volume setting j Next track ç Volume down k Previous track æ Volume up MP3 CD mode: 3 Making calls: j Next track k Previous track...
Page 30: Selecting The Multifunction Display
At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Switch the multifunction display to the Single CD/ CD changer operation Satellite radio operation respective system if you wish to operate the system using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. Selecting the multifunction display On the multifunction steering wheel, press è...
Page 31: Audio Search Function
At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Frequenc. memory Telephone operation Select by pressing Audio search function æ or ç. This allows you to choose whether the radio automatic seek tuning function selects stations via frequency or memory Memory is set as factory setting. preset ( page 49).
Page 32: Menu System
At a glance Menu system Menu system The menu system allows for easy Calling up main menus Menu display operation of COMAND. A display may consist of three areas. Main function Activating main Main menus are provided for the following Example: FM menu menu main functions:...
Page 33 At a glance Menu system Center: Menu functions and submenus The status of the current operating mode Using the soft keys, functions can be A maximum of five soft keys may be or other selectable functions are indicated. switched ON or OFF, or submenus can be displayed on each side of the main area In this example: called up.
Page 34 At a glance Menu system In some situations, soft keys may not have There are exceptions where pressing the Back any function and are not operational. A soft key will also store new settings. The time only appears in the status bar soft key without function appears shaded These exceptions, whenever applicable, when the ignition is switched on.
Page 35: Quick Reference Comand
At a glance Quick reference COMAND Quick reference COMAND Switching off Switching the COMAND control unit on and off Turn the key in the starter switch to You have the following options to position 0 and pull the key out. control the system: Switching on at the COMAND...
Page 36 At a glance Quick reference COMAND Adjusting the volume Automatic volume control At the COMAND, turn the rotary control The automatic volume control feature When the system is switched on again, at the e key. adjusts the volume depending on: the volume may be lower or higher than at the time when the system was vehicle speed (only in vehicles without...
Page 37: Balance And Fader
At a glance Quick reference COMAND Push the joystick to H or h. Setting balance and fader Balance and fader In any audio source operation: Move the cross-hairs horizontally and Common balance and fader settings apply adjust the balance. to the following systems: Bal/Fad Press the soft key.
Page 38: Bass And Treble
At a glance Quick reference COMAND Setting Bass and Treble Bass and Treble Sound functions Different bass and treble settings are If your vehicle is equipped with the possible for the following operating modes: premium sound system, the sound functions will be available for the following Radio: FM-, AM- and operating modes: Weather (WB) bands...
Page 39 At a glance Quick reference COMAND Speech: Push the joystick to g or G to Activating the sound functions Playback optimized for language select the desired function. In any audio source operation: comprehensibility. Press E. Activate the main menu for the LOGIC7 Surround: respective operating mode The function is activated.
Page 40: System Settings
System settings System settings...
Page 41: System Settings
System settings System settings System settings Vehicle Equipment Setting the time This Operator’s manual describes all You can set the time in steps of 30 features, standard or optional, minutes if your vehicle is equipped with potentially available for your vehicle at Navigation and receives a GPS signal the time of purchase.
Page 42: Selecting The Language
System settings System settings Push the joystick to h to or h to Switching verification and shift the highlighting from the hours to notification tones on and off the minutes or vice versa. In the System settings menu, press the Push the joystick to g or G to set Tones soft key.
Page 43: Selecting Display Settings
System settings System settings The respective tones are activated or You can use the following functions: deactivated. You hear the tone when set the display dimming characteristics you activate it. adjust the display brightness Back Press the soft key. The System settings menu will appear. Setting the display dimming The setting is saved.
Page 44: Switching The Screen Off Or On
System settings System settings Bright. Release the soft key when In the System settings menu, press the Accepting the factory settings Reset the desired brightness is reached. soft key. Push the joystick to H or h The Reset inquiry menu will appear. direction to select Confirming the setting is highlighted.
Page 46: Audio
Audio Audio operation Radio operation CD operation CD changer operation MP3 CD operation AUX operation...
Page 47: Audio Operation
Audio Audio operation Audio operation Vehicle Equipment Opening the Audio menu Warning Press A. In order to avoid distraction which could This Operator’s manual describes all lead to an accident, the driver should enter features, standard or optional, system settings with the vehicle at a stand- potentially available for your vehicle at still and operate the audio system only if the time of purchase.
Page 48: Selecting An Audio Source
Audio Audio operation Switching off or the soft key is Press A again. Press J again. available, depending on the medium Selecting an audio source inserted in the CD AUDIO slot. COMAND will also deactivate if you In the Audio menu, press the soft key soft key is available if a CD for the desired audio source.
Page 49: Radio Operation
Audio Radio operation Radio operation The AM station last tuned to will begin to Switching to radio operation play. The frequency will appear in the Sound Radio soft key is available if In the Audio menu, press the soft display. COMAND is equipped with a sound key.
Page 50: Selecting A Station
Audio Radio operation Weather Band WB Station selection from the FM/AM Autostore presets ( page 54) In the FM or AM Radio main menu, Press the soft key press the soft key. The station last tuned to will begin to Automatic seek tuning An automatic scan is starting and the play.
Page 51 Audio Radio operation Via frequency AM Band Tuning will take place in increments of The selected channel is not shown in 10 kHz. the status line. Frequenc. must be activated in the Audio search function menu, which Station selection via direct frequency Manual tuning (FM, AM) appears in the multifunction display.
Page 52 Audio Radio operation The station you have selected will Preset station selection via number Automatic station scan (FM, AM) begin to play. keypad The stations on the same band (FM, AM) can be scanned one after the other for 8 Frequency band Frequency range FM- and AM-Bands...
Page 53: Memory Functions
Audio Radio operation The radio saves the current station at Memory functions the memory preset selected. The me- You can use the following functions: mory preset selected will appear in the Saving stations manually (FM, AM) status bar, e.g. Saving stations automatically FM, AM ( page 53) There are 10 presets available (1 - Selecting a station from the FM/AM...
Page 54 Audio Radio operation You will see the Radio main menu Saving stations automatically (FM, AM) automatically after 8 seconds Activate the desired wave band ( page 48). Back if you press the soft key. Autost. Press the soft key The autostore preset menu will appear. There are 2 presets for each of the FM and AM waveband standard FM/AM presets (saving...
Page 55 Audio Radio operation Push the joystick to H, h or g, Push the joystick to H, h or g, G to highlight a memory preset in the G to highlight a memory position. There are max. 10 presets available (1 FM/AM preset list ( page 52).
Page 56: Cd Operation
Audio CD operation CD operation General Information on CD operation Health hazard The system may not be able to play CDs with copy protection or Warning The CD drive and CD changer are Class 1 la- copied CDs. ser products. There is a danger of invisible In order to avoid distraction which could laser radiation when you open or damage lead to an accident, the driver should insert...
Page 57: Tips On Caring For Your Cds
Audio CD operation Loading a CD into the CD drive Tips on caring for your CDs Loading a CD Avoid touching the CD surface with your fingers. Warning There are two l buttons. One is on Clean the CD with a dry, lint-free cloth. the display unit.
Page 58 Audio CD operation...
Page 59 CD drive which is not covered by the CD error The message will appear if Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. there is a media error. Remove the CD or switch to another operation.
Page 60: Cd Changer Operation
Audio CD changer operation CD changer operation The CD changer can play audio or MP3 The CD changer is located in the glove box. Switching to CD changer mode CDs. When playing MP3 CDs, only the first Open the glove box to access the CD Activate the CD changer main menu 99 tracks will be played in succesive order.
Page 61 Audio CD changer operation Removing the magazine: Reading the magazine in: Slide the cover of the CD changer Slide the magazine into the CD changer You can also slide out the magazine if open. until it clicks into place (listen for the COMAND is switched off.
Page 62: Cd Operation
Audio CD operation CD operation Switching to CD operation Magaz. soft key is only assigned Playback locations for audio CDs are: when the CD changer is active. the CD drive in the COMAND If the CD changer has already read the the CD changer.
Page 63: Switching On
Audio CD operation Switching on The name of the CD and the name of CD drive the track played are displayed if the information is available. Activate the Audio menu ( page 46). Press the soft key CD changer The CD main menu is displayed. If no audio CD has been inserted, the soft key is available if a CD No CD inserted...
Page 64: Selecting A Cd (Cd Changer Only)
Audio CD operation Push the joystick to H or h to The CD list includes all loaded CDs. Only Selecting a CD (CD changer only) one list entry is visible at a time. select another CD from the list. You can select an audio or MP3 CD: Loading CD <number>...
Page 65: Track Select
Audio CD operation Press a number key, e.g. 2 to select Track select the corresponding CD. The name of the CD instead of e.g. You can select a track: Loading CD 2 is displayed. is displayed if the information is with g or h ( page 64) available.
Page 66 Audio CD operation Previous track or start of title (if more With the number keypad than 10 seconds of playing time has Activate the CD main menu Entries higher than the number of elapsed) ( page 62). tracks available on the CD are not Press g.
Page 67: Fast Forward/Reverse
Audio CD operation CD track scan Fast forward/reverse The tracks on a CD can be scanned one When you start the scan function, the Fast forward Normal sequence after the other for 8 seconds each. The playback mode function will switch off automatically when ( page 68) is automatically activated.
Page 68: Muting
Audio CD operation Muting Playback mode COMAND will also deactivate if you The following options are available: Press A, B, g, h Normal sequence ( page 68) Press J during playback. Change the volume at COMAND or Track mix ( page 69) The CD operation is muted and the ß...
Page 69 Audio CD operation Push the joystick to g or G to Activating playback mode Explanation of the playback modes Repeat select the playback mode Normal sequence E.g.: track Repeat track Tracks are played in ascending order Mode Press E. (e.g. 1, 2, 3 and so on). If just one CD is Setting Press the soft key.
Page 70 Audio CD operation Track mix Repeat track View track detail Tracks are played in random order. If The system repeats the current track At any time during playback an expanded more than one CD is available, the next until you switch the function off. view of a track title can be displayed in the available CD is played when the current CD main menu via a separate window.
Page 71: Mp3 Cd Operation
Audio MP3 CD operation MP3 CD operation Safety instructions Warning Your CD drive has been designed to play CDs which correspond to the IEC Warning The CD drive is a Class 1 laser product. 60908 standard. Therefore only CDs There is a danger of invisible laser radiation not exceeding a thickness of 1.3 mm In order to avoid distraction which could when you open or damage the cover.
Page 72: Tips On Caring For Your Mp3 Cds
Audio MP3 CD operation Permissible MP3 CDs Tips on caring for your MP3 CDs Tips on creating MP3 CDs In MP3 mode COMAND can read CD-R and Only touch the CD on the edges. CD-RW CDs. Clean the CD with a dry, lint-free cloth. CDs, software and hardware for writing Wipe the CD a straight line from the audio data to CDs vary widely.
Page 73 Audio MP3 CD operation File structure Track names and folder names A period must appear between the track name and the file extension. When creating a MP3 CD, you can organize When creating an MP3 CD, you can assign MP3 tracks into folders. A folder can also names to the MP3 tracks and folders.
Page 74: Tips On Creating Mp3 Tracks
Audio MP3 CD operation If MP3 or audio CD files are stored in the Permissible bit and scan rates Tips on copyright root directory itself, the root directory also Fixed and variable bit rates up to 320 The music tracks that you can create for counts as a folder.
Page 75: Switching To Mp3 Cd Mode
Audio MP3 CD operation Switching to MP3 CD mode Loading a MP3 CD Ejecting a MP3 CD Loading a MP3 CD into the CD drive is the Ejecting a MP3 CD out of the CD drive is same as described for audio CDs. the same as described for audio CDs.
Page 76: Mp3 Main Menu
Audio MP3 CD operation It may take a while to load the data If the MP3 can not be read, the MP3 main menu CD error depending on the number of folders message will appear. Activate the Audio menu ( page 46). and tracks.
Page 77: Selecting A Folder
Audio MP3 CD operation Selecting via the MP3 main menu Activate the MP3 main menu. Selecting a folder ( page 75). If the MP3 tracks are organized into folders Push the joystick to H or h to on the CD, you can select a folder from the The folder list only contains folders in select a folder.
Page 78 Audio MP3 CD operation Selecting via the folder list If a folder was selected: A list of MP3 tracks appears. If a folder was selected: The folder list only contains folders in which MP3 or audio CD tracks are The next level of the folder structure stored.
Page 79: Track Select
Audio MP3 CD operation Push the joystick G or g to move In the track list Track select forward or backward through the track The track list includes all tracks of the CD You can select a track: list. or currently selected folder. Only one list by using G or g in the track list Press E .
Page 80 Audio MP3 CD operation Backward Using MP3 track scan Press d. The tracks of the current folder can be scanned one after the other for 8 seconds If the track has been playing for more each. Subfolders are not considered. than approx.
Page 81: Fast Forward/Reverse
Audio MP3 CD operation Ending the scan function Muting Scan search is running. COMAND will also deactivate if you Scan Press the soft key. Press A, B, g, h Press J during playback. Change the volume at COMAND or The MP3 CD operation is stopped and the multifunction steering wheel Press E.
Page 82 Audio MP3 CD operation Repeat track Push the joystick to g or G to Changing the playback option CD mix select the playback mode E.g.: The system repeats the current track Press E. until you switch the function off. CD mix Option Repeat folder The option is activated.
Page 83: Aux Operation
For further information please contact operation manual of the device con- an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. nected. At the COMAND, you can set the following for the AUX operation: Open the Audio menu ( page 46).
Page 84: Satellite Radio
Satellite radio Important notes Subscribing Satellite radio operation...
Page 85: Important Notes
Satellite radio Important notes Important notes Vehicle Equipment Optional satellite radio equipment and a SIRIUS Satellite Radio provides over subscription to satellite radio service 130 channels of digital-quality radio, in- This Operator’s manual describes all provider are required for the satellite ra- cluding 100% commercial-free music, features, standard or optional, dio operation described here.
Page 86: Subscribing
Satellite radio Subscribing Subscribing Subscribing to satellite radio Press B to switch to satellite radio Depending on subscription status, soft It is also possible to activate the satelli- te service online. To do so please visit keys may or may not appear on the left operation.
Page 87: Satellite Radio Operation
Satellite radio Satellite radio operation Satellite radio operation After the COMAND acquires the Switching on signal, the Satellite radio main menu will Sound soft key is available if See “Subscribing to satellite radio” for im- appear. The station last tuned to will begin COMAND is equipped with a sound portant subscription information to play.
Page 88: Changing The Program Category
Satellite radio Satellite radio operation Muting Changing the program category Selecting a station Press J while listening to the satel- Satellite radio stations are split up into ca- You can use the following functions: lite radio. tegories. You can select between various Automatic tuning categories such as News, Sports News and The symbol R will appear in the status...
Page 89 Satellite radio Satellite radio operation Automatic station scan Ending scan function and playing a Station selection via direct channel station entry The stations in the selected category can Scan Press *. be scanned in numerical order for 8 se- Press the soft key again.
Page 90: Memory Functions
Satellite radio Satellite radio operation Saving station manually Memory functions In the Satellite radio main menu There are 10 presets available. Press one of the number keys, e.g. 2, longer than 2 seconds. You can use the following functions: You will hear a verification beep if the Saving stations manually beep tones option was activated in the system settings ( page 41).
Page 91: Displaying Information
Satellite radio Satellite radio operation Selecting a station on the memory list Displaying information In the Satellite radio main menu, press An existing entry is overwritten in the In the Satellite radio main menu, press Presets Info soft key. memory list when a new input is given. soft key.
Page 92: Displaying Service Information
Satellite radio Satellite radio operation Back Press the soft key to switch back Displaying service information Sound settings to the Satellite radio main menu. You can call the provider service center for Refer to chapter “At a glance” on how to questions or releases, whenever you need.
Page 94: Telephone
Telephone Important notes Telephone operation...
Page 95: Important Notes
Please be aware cellular telephone while the vehicle is in mo- approved by Mercedes-Benz. that your vehicle might not be tion. Stop the vehicle in a safe location be- equipped with all features described in fore answering or placing a call.
Page 96 Important notes ® features supported via Bluetooth com- munication, and thus available for your If you have a Mercedes-Benz specified In certain menus, the COMAND can use, may vary. integrated mobile telephone (TDMA, display date and time of the calls.
Page 97 Telephone Important notes Please read the chapter “Telephone” Also make sure that the air vents are In the following situations, it is not possible first before attempting to operate your not pointed in the direction of the or not yet possible to use the telephone: telephone.
Page 98 Phone not inserted The message Call failed The message may appear pears. if you place an outgoing call Please connect the mobile phone. ( page 104). Phone not available The message Try again later. pears. Please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 99: Telephone Operation
Telephone Telephone operation Telephone operation GSM mobile phone Switching telephone operation on Enter the PIN on the mobile phone In the Telephone menu ( page 102), Automatically press a longer than two seconds. or at the COMAND. The telephone is automatically activated Telephone being activa- If no SIM card is in the telephone, The message...
Page 100: Emergency Call "911
Telephone Telephone operation TDMA or CDMA mobile phone Emergency call “911” Warning The emergency call will also be placed if the phone is locked ( page 100). The 911 emergency call system is a public This function places a call to the local GSM mobile phone service.
Page 101: Telephone Menu
Telephone Telephone operation Press E to confirm Press a repeatedly until the Initiating an emergency call if you want to place the “911” emergency call. Telephone menu is displayed. If Telephone is locked Press 9, 1 and 1 one after the The emergency call will be placed.
Page 102: Entering Codes
Telephone Telephone operation GSM mobile phone Entering codes Your unlock code prevents unauthori- Entering the unlock code TDMA or CDMA mobile phone zed persons from using your telephone. Be sure to memorize this code, a four di- Entering the unlock code git number, carefully.
Page 103: Switching To Telephone Operation
The Telephone menu will appear. times in a row, the SIM card will be trol unit may not be coded properly. Con- SIM-card blo- blocked. The message tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. cked is displayed briefly. After that the PIN blocked. Please enter message PUK on cell phone is displayed.
Page 104: Incoming Call
Telephone Telephone operation Accepting a call Setting the volume for hands-free ope- Incoming call ration Press k. The system detects an incoming call, the Raising the volume phone rings. Turn the rotary control on the e but- Incoming calls are indicated in a window in accept Press E to confirm ton to the right.
Page 105: Outgoing Calls
Telephone Telephone operation Dialing a telephone number Deleting the last or several digits: Outgoing calls Delete You can use the following functions to Press the soft key once or seve- Entering a telephone number make a phone call: ral times. Open the Telephone menu Dialing a telephone number Deleting all digits:...
Page 106: Subsequent Dialing
Telephone Telephone operation Begin dialing Dialing will begin. If a name is associated Redial with the phone number saved in the phone Press k. When you have entered the telephone book, the name appears on the screen. In number the status bar, the off-hook symbol will ap- Press E.
Page 107 Telephone Telephone operation Selecting an entry from the Received Changing the list display calls list Press the soft key. The COMAND automatically generates a The display changes to numbers. list of the last 10 calls received. The list is sorted chronologically with the most recently received call at the top of the list.
Page 108 Telephone Telephone operation Selecting an entry from the Dialed num- You can select the following functions: bers list Changing the list display ( page 106) The COMAND automatically generates a Selecting an entry and begin dialing list of the last 10 numbers dialed. The list ( page 106) is sorted chronologically with the most Ending a call ( page 105)
Page 109: Active Call
Telephone Telephone operation Press E. Speed-dialing Active call If the person called or you answer a call, For all memory locations the call is active. The call indication is Press k. At the mobile phone you can save displayed. telephone numbers in the speed-dialing memory and use them.
Page 110: Accepting A Call
Telephone Telephone operation The following functions can be used during Switching hands-free microphone on/ Three-way calling a call: off (available if microphone is switched When a call is active and you receive a se- Ending an active call cond call on your mobile phone, a tone re- The microphone status is indicated by the presenting a second caller can be heard.
Page 111: Making A Call
Telephone Telephone operation Making a conference call Ending a conference call Use the number key 2 and then Press K. TDMA, CDMA press k. When a first call is active a second call can The active call is put on hold and the be placed to make a conference call.
Page 112: Phone Book
Telephone Telephone operation Entries marked with symbols have been Phone book imported into the phone book from the in- The phone book contains all entries ternal memory of the mobile phone. of the internal memory of the mobile Usable phone number categories: phone (TDMA, CDMA and GSM mobile Symbol : Cell number...
Page 113 Telephone Telephone operation Others You can select the following functions: Selecting a phone book entry and dia- Category ling the number Changing the phone book display at Here, all entries without names or with the COMAND Open the phone book ( page 111). names starting with a special character (e.g.
Page 114: Navigation
Navigation Important notes Navigation main menu Destination input Route guidance During route guidance Last destinations and destination memory POIs Today’s plan Software updates...
Page 115: Important Notes
Navigation Important notes Important notes The route calculated by COMAND is a re- Warning Warning commendation on how to best reach your selected destination. For safety reasons, you should only enter a The Navigation DVD module contains a destination when the vehicle is stationary. During route guidance, you will not receive Class 1 laser product.
Page 116: Vehicle Equipment
DVD. depending on the vehicle’s conditi- Only use Mercedes-Benz navigation DVDs. Using other navigation DVDs or CDs will cause malfunctions and/or damage. Because of changes in local traffic patterns (e.g.
Page 117: Route Guidance After The Vehicle Has Been Transported
Navigation Important notes Switch the COMAND on. Route guidance after the vehicle has been transported Activate the Navigation main menu ( page 118). If your vehicle has been transported (e.g. by a car, train or ferry) the system may The navigation DVD needs to be in the make navigation announcements which do DVD NAVIGATION slot ( page 174).
Page 118: Trip Interruption During Route Guidance
Navigation Important notes The following applies if you interrupt your Trip interruption during route trip and continue later on: guidance Trip is continued within 2 hours: The system will automatically resume Trip interruption means the vehicle is route guidance. parked and COMAND is switched off. Trip is continued after more than Trip continuation means the vehicle is 2 hours:...
Page 119: Navigation Main Menu
Navigation Navigation main menu Navigation main menu Selectable Menu Items Activating the Navigation main Continue route guidance menu If route guidance is active, a message Resumes interrupted or aborted route appears instead asking you whether Press b. guidance. you wish to cancel route guidance The Navigation main menu or the ( page 147).
Page 120 Navigation Navigation main menu Destination memory Phone number Available soft keys You can select destinations from the You can select a POI by phone number. Home soft key: Destination Memory Enter POI phone ( page 163). Brings you to the You can edit the home address and number menu ( page 169).
Page 121: Setting The Routing Mode
Navigation Navigation main menu Push the joystick to g or G to Selectable traffic routes Setting the routing mode select a routing mode. Minimize freeways The COMAND calculates the route as Press E. The system calculates the route with/ Fastest route. without minimizing freeways.
Page 122: Saving Current Location
Navigation Navigation main menu Saving current location Press c. Such destinations are marked in Last destinations memory The full view of the map appears. You with _. will see the vehicle’s current position. For permanent storage you can save Press any soft key. the destination in the regular The soft key displays will appear.
Page 123: Destination Input
Navigation Destination input Destination input Available soft keys: Activating the Enter street menu State soft key: Activating the Navigation main menu Brings you to the Select state/province ( page 118). menu ( page 123). The currently set state is identifed by the state code in the middle of the screen.
Page 124: Selecting The State/Province
Navigation Destination input Push the joystick to g or G to cannot choose mainland destinations. The Selecting the state/province You must change the state select a state. message or province in order to use that Press E. destination will appear in this case, if Use the State list for selecting states in The Enter street menu will reappear such a destination is selected from the last...
Page 125: Entering Destination Address
Navigation Destination input Delete Press the soft key if Entering destination address necessary. Entering a street The character last entered by the system is deleted. In the Enter street menu ( page 122) push the joystick to h, H, g or Back to the previous menu G to select the characters.
Page 126 Navigation Destination input Push the joystick to g or G to Entering a house number select a street. List Press the soft key. Available soft keys: The street list will appear. You can now You can enter an intersection instead Details select a street.
Page 127 Navigation Destination input You can use the following functions Confirming a house number Press E longer than 2 seconds. entering the house number For quicker input, COMAND offers available numbers from the number entering any house number by pressing set based on your selections and the Any # soft key Select the ( symbol.
Page 128 Navigation Destination input Push the joystick to g or G to The Start route guidance menu ( page 137) will appear, if the entered select a city. address information (street name and Available soft keys: house number) is unique in the Details Press the soft key to see all...
Page 129 Navigation Destination input Confirming a cross street (menu) Selecting a cross street Press E longer than 2 seconds to For quicker input, COMAND offers confirm your entry. available characters from the character set based on your selections and the names of the streets stored on the Select the ( symbol.
Page 130 Navigation Destination input List Confirming a cross street (list) You can now soft key: Brings you to a list of cities with the Press E to confirm. enter a city name or previously input street. The Start route guidance menu accept the city name shown Delete soft key:...
Page 131 Navigation Destination input Delete In the Enter city menu push the joystick Press the soft key if to h, H, g or G to select the necessary. characters. After each selection, press The character last entered is deleted. Back to the previous menu Push the joystick to F or f to Back Press the...
Page 132 Navigation Destination input Available soft keys: Enter parking List Details Press the soft key. Press the soft key to see all The Start route guidance menu will appear information about the city entry. after entering a destination address. The city list will appear. You can now Page Page V and...
Page 133 Navigation Destination input Details Selecting a parking lot Press the soft key to see more information about the parking lot. The map is displayed and shows the Press E. destination and the available parkings lots. One of the parking lot is spotlighted. The The Start route guidance menu will name belonging to it is shown on the appear ( page 137).
Page 134 Navigation Destination input Selecting a destination using the map c was pressed: The system automatically places the cross-hairs on the current destination Select a destination using the map If no soft key is selected within approx. address. when vehicle is stationary. If you 8 seconds, the soft key display will choose to confirm a selected disappear again.
Page 135 Navigation Destination input Display soft key: This allows you to select your destination. The Map view display will appear. Back Release the button. If you press the soft key, your ( page 155). selection will be discarded. The system If the system is able to assign a street Soft key +: then uses the data of the previous name to the selected location, it is...
Page 136: Selecting Home Address
Navigation Destination input Here you can use the following Editing home address Selecting home address functions Change Press the soft key. Activate the Navigation main menu changing to the map ( page 133) ( page 118). The Change home address menu will Home setting the routing mode appear.
Page 137 Navigation Destination input Press E. selecting a destination from the Last After entering the address the screen may destinations memory ( page 161) look as follows The home address is saved. selecting a Point of Interest The Start route guidance menu will ( page 165) appear ( page 137).
Page 138: Route Guidance
Navigation Route guidance Route guidance Press E. Route calculation can take some time, Starting route guidance depending on the distance to the Route calculation and route guidance Route guidance can be started if the destination and the routing mode. Start begins.
Page 139: Voice Instructions
Navigation Route guidance Repeating current voice instructions Further route guidance takes place Voice instructions using only the symbols in the display. If you have not understood a navigation announcement, you can at any time have a If a new route guidance cycle is started, Warning current announcement repeated.
Page 140: Navigation Displays
Navigation Route guidance The road you are currently driving on is Important map symbols: Navigation displays shown on the status bar, in this case The navigation displays are only visible Current vehicle location and direction EAST I-90 571 mi . The indication is the of travel y while route guidance is active.
Page 141 Navigation Route guidance Display example 2: On the very right side of the display next to the turn symbol is the distance bar. It Using the control system, the display indicates the distance to the next driving unit can be changed between km or maneuver (here: 800 ft).
Page 142 Navigation Route guidance Altering the map scale You can select the map orientation ( page 157). The current map scale is indicated on the Depending on which option is selected left side of the status bar. in the Display in Map screen Changing the map display ( page 158), the status bat indicates Press the + or ) soft key.
Page 143: Partially Digitized Areas/Unverified Roads
Navigation Route guidance Verified roads Partially digitized areas/unverified Warning roads include information about the road’s Usually COMAND guides you through fully average speed, turning restrictions, or Due to incomplete digitization, the route digitized areas on verified roads for as long whether it is a one-way street shown on the map may differ from the actual as possible.
Page 144 Navigation Route guidance Route guidance in these areas Map display When you are Within these areas the display shows a Displayed or audible distance to the split screen with the map on the left-hand beginning of such an area is an entering a partially digitized area side and a direction arrow on the right side estimation.
Page 145 Navigation Route guidance Display examples are shown below: If the vehicle approaches a stopover or a destination located on a unverified road, Stopover and destination are located the blue dotted line will disappear and a on unverified roads: red dotted line will appear. The line is your The map highlights the route section dynamic reference, it moves with the between a stopover and a destination...
Page 146 Navigation Route guidance The system inform you in the following Approaching an unverified road section or cases: a stopover or destination on a unverified Destinations and stopovers located in road (series of messages): unverified roads are entered in exactly After route calculation You will be entering an area the same way as they are in verified Vehicle is on a verified road,...
Page 147 Navigation Route guidance OFF ROAD If there is no road shown on map at the current position, the vehicle is OFF ROAD. COMAND is able to guide you to an OFF Warning ROAD destination or from an OFF ROAD location. The COMAND navigation system may direct you to off-road routes that your vehicle may COMAND will inform you with the...
Page 148: Arriving At Destination
Navigation Route guidance OFF MAP As soon as the vehicle is back on a road Cancelling route guidance known to the system, route guidance If the vehicle position is outside the area In navigation mode, press b. continues in the usual way. covered by the digital map, then the ve- Cancel route The inquiry menu...
Page 149: During Route Guidance
Navigation During route guidance During route guidance Display During route guidance you can use the soft Available soft keys soft key: keys to activate additional menus and Brings you to the Display menu Info soft key: displays and make settings. ( page 155).
Page 150: Info Menu
Navigation During route guidance Displaying the route list Info menu Rte list Display the soft keys. Press the soft key. If a stopover destination has been entered: Info Press the soft key. The list of the remaining roads/route sections appears. The estimated time of arrival and the The Info menu will appear.
Page 151: Selecting A Detour
Navigation During route guidance Press one of the left distance soft keys. Selecting a detour The system calculates a new route If you have already placed a block on a The detour function blocks a route section around the blocked route section. route section, the Detour menu will ahead.
Page 152 Navigation During route guidance Push the joystick to g or G to Press E. Switching off (remove detour) Remove detour select Activate the soft key display You can now change the length of the Press E. ( page 148). route section to be blocked. Detour Press the soft key.
Page 153: Stopover Function
Stopovr Press the soft key. soft key: The map is displayed in full view. Shows a list of Mercedes-Benz Centers near your location. soft key: The Stopover still active menu will Shows a list of filling stations or the appear ( page 154) if a stopover map with one filling station spotlighted.
Page 154 Navigation During route guidance More soft key: Press a soft key, e.g. Selecting a POI in a list If you press this soft key, the Push the joystick to G or g to One of the following displays will Navigation main menu ( page 118) appear select an entry.
Page 155 Navigation During route guidance Deleting or replacing a stopover destination Push the joystick to g or G to If no stopover destination has been Change active stopover Activate the soft key display select entered, the full view map appears ( page 148). instead of the menu.
Page 156: Saving The Current Location
Navigation During route guidance You can now use the soft keys to activate Saving the current location Defining route guidance displays other menus. The system can save the current position Activate the soft key display Icons Last soft key: as a destination in the ( page 148).
Page 157 Navigation During route guidance Push the joystick to g or G to Setting POI Icons displays Setting personal symbol display select an option. Personal You can set which POIs are shown as After selecting the option, Change Press E. symbols on the map. press the soft key.
Page 158 Navigation During route guidance North Up Setting map view Map is displayed facing north In the Settings menu ( page 155), A symbol is shown on the bottom left View press the soft key. side of the status bar. Option Symbol The available options are displayed.
Page 159 Navigation During route guidance No display Display in Map You can select the following map information: The status bar displays the road you In the Settings menu ( page 155), Time of Arrival/Dist. to are currently driving on. press the soft key.
Page 160 Navigation During route guidance Manual Automatic map toggling In the Settings menu ( page 155), Automap If you choose this option, the system press the soft key. You can set the change from map to split only switches to split screen by view.
Page 161 Navigation During route guidance The symbol _ indicates the present Push the joystick to H to select Trail settings setting. Press E. With this function is active, the COMAND Move the E joystick in g or G records a trail every time the vehicle is in The trail is deleted.
Page 162: Last Destinations And Destination Memory
Navigation Last destinations and destination memory Last destinations and destination memory Now you can Last destinations memory Last destinations start route guidance to the selected memory entry ( page 162) automatically saves last destinations to which you have started route guidance. add the selected entry to today’s plan The memory can save a maximum of 50 ( page 171)
Page 163: Destination Memory
Navigation Last destinations and destination memory Starting route guidance to a last Destination memory destination In the destination memory, you can save Last Select a destination from the destinations under freely assignable destinations memory. names. The memory can save a maximum of 200 destinations.
Page 164 Navigation Last destinations and destination memory Create a new name Activating the destination memory Selecting a destination from the destination memory Push the joystick to h, H, g or Activate the Navigation main menu G to select the characters. After each ( page 118).
Page 165 Navigation Last destinations and destination memory Others Category Now you can Starting route guidance to a destination from the destination memory At the end of the letter list follows the start route guidance to the selected Others category destination Select a destination from the destination memory.
Page 166: Pois (Points Of Interest)
Navigation POIs (Points of Interest) POIs (Points of Interest) This function allows you to select Points of Selecting a POI category Entering POIs Interest such as gas stations, parking Activating the Navigation main menu facilities or shopping centers. ( page 118). Push the joystick to G to select menu Points of interest You can also select a POI...
Page 167 Navigation POIs (Points of Interest) Sort by Press E to confirm Available soft keys distance Name soft key: Brings you to the Enter POI menu The Select POI list will appear. ( page 167). Selecting a POI Details soft key: Shows all information about the POI category.
Page 168 Navigation POIs (Points of Interest) Push the joystick to G or g to Entering a POI by name select the desired POI. By name In the Select POI category menu, press If menu item is chosen, the Name Press E. softkey.
Page 169: Selecting A Poi On The Map
Navigation POIs (Points of Interest) POIs Details Press the soft key. Press the soft key if required. Selecting a POI on the map One of the POI is spotlighted. The name Details on the POI selected are shown. Press c. belonging to it is shown on the status Press E.
Page 170: Entering A Poi By Phone Number
Navigation POIs (Points of Interest) Use the number keys 1 through 0 Entering a POI by phone number to enter the phone number. If a phone number is associated with a POI, the number can be used to select a destination and making a call.
Page 171 Call soft key is visible if vehicle is equipped for phone operation and Mercedes-Benz specified mobile telephone is inserted in phone cradle. Dialing will begin. In the status bar, the off-hook symbol will appear. If the person called answers the call, the call is active.
Page 172: Today's Plan
Navigation Today’s plan Today’s plan Press E. The today’s plan memory can be used to save destinations for which routes can be Today’s plan is The today’s plan memory will appear. The message calculated one after the other. full. You must delete an entry The first destination added is at the top The memory can save a maximum of 18 before saving a new one.
Page 173 Navigation Today’s plan Delete Available soft keys soft key: Round trip Deletes the selected entry. Bestway Rnd trip soft key: Press the soft key in the Back Sortes entries to obtain the most soft key: today’s plan memory. efficient route through all the Returns you to the previous menu.
Page 174 Navigation Today’s plan Display details for starting position Saving a today’s plan entry in the Deleting all the today’s plan entries destination memory Push the joystick to G to select Activate the today’s plan. Starting position Activate the today’s plan. Del.
Page 175: Software Updates
Navigation Software Updates Software Updates...
Page 176 Placing objects on the lowered display left of the DVD NAVIGATION slot 1 panel may result in damage to the behind the display. display or COMAND unit which is not covered by the Switch the COMAND on ( page 34). Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Page 177 DVD drive which is not covered by not pressed within 20 seconds, eight Navigation is The message the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. successive series of two beep tones initializing. Please wait. will will sound to remind you to return the appear.
Page 178: Service
Service Tele Aid...
Page 179: General Notes
Service General Notes General Notes Vehicle Equipment This Operator’s manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual.
Page 180: Sms
If another system is active (e.g. radio), Received a your vehicle is equipped with mobile a window with the message new SMS phone cradle and a Mercedes-Benz appears when SMS message is specified mobile phone. coming in. With the SMS Received list, you can...
Page 181: Reading Sms Message Received
Service Detail Press the soft key. Line-by-line scrolling through the message Reading SMS message received text: The list entry will appear in full in a In the SMS Received ( page 179) list, Push the joystick to g or G. window.
Page 182: Tele Aid
Service Tele Aid Tele Aid Tele Aid incorporates the following If the system initiates an emergency call, Roadside Assistance Connecting call and the ß symbol will functions: Roadside Asssistance will assist if appear on the status bar. All active Emergency call system technical problems with your vehicle are connections are terminated.
Page 183: Information
A call to the Response Center will be initiated by pressing the corresponding button. Information regarding the opera- tion of your vehicle, the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or Mercedes-Benz USA products and services is available to you. Refer to your vehicle Operator’s Man- ual for additional information.
Page 184: Glossary
Glossary Audio source CD-R Coordinates This includes the systems radio and CD (CD Recordable) Indicate the geographical position on (CD drive in the control unit, CD chan- ->CD which can be written to once, the earth’s surface. ger). read many times but not deleted. Autostore CD-RW (Digital Versatile Disc)
Page 185 Glossary Fader LOGIC7 Surround Defines sound-center front/back. (Global System for Mobile Communica- Playback method resulting in an impro- tion) ved spatial listening experience com- Folder A standard network protocol used pared to conventional stereo playback. Alternative designation for songs/ throughout the world for digital cellular tracks.
Page 186 Glossary Navigation DVD Provider Service source Contains all available destination is the network operator who makes This includes the systems telephone addresses (town, road, intersection, available (provides) telephone services and navigation (voice output during house number, special destinations) destination guidance). PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and the digital map material for a coun- must be entered if the wrong PIN was...
Page 187 Glossary Soft keys Unlock code Keys that activate different functions. Your unlock code prevents unauthori- Function of key depends on the selec- zed persons from using your telephone. ted operating mode. The unlock code is a number string you must enter when switching Tele Aid on the telephone if you have locked (Telematic Alarm Identification on De-...
Page 188: Index
Index Index CD changer CD mix ..... . . 69 Accepting Balance control ....36 loading CDs.
Page 189 Index Ejecting GPS ......115 Making a conference call ....110 at the CD changer .
Page 190 Index MP3 CD Opening fast forward/reverse ... . 80 the Audio menu....46 entering..... . 102 loading .
Page 191 Index Software Updates ....174 Sound functions ....37 Satellite radio Tele Aid .
Page 192 Index Weather Band WB ....49...
Page 194 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. Press time: 05/13/2008 Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without prior authorization in writing. Title illustration no.
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