Page 1 COMAND Supplement É1975840371hËÍ 1975840371 Order no. 6515 6899 13 Part no. 197 584 03 71 Edition Edition A 2012...
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Page 3 Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz Before you drive off, familiarize yourself with your COMAND control panel and read this manual. This will help you to obtain the maximum use from your COMAND control panel and to avoid endangering yourself and others.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Index ............4 At a glance ........... 17 Introduction ......... 14 System Settings ........41 Navigation ........... 51 Telephone .......... 101 Audio ..........125 Video ..........159 Voice Control ........169...
Page 6 Index Audio ..........126 1, 2, 3 ... announcements ....... 89 911 emergency call ......106 CD, DVD, and MP3 ......135 911 emergency call system ..... 106 loudness .......... 36 phone volume ........ 105 read-out ........... 36 sound settings ......... 36 Accepting incoming calls ...
Page 7: Index
Index ® Bluetooth see Vehicle activating phone ......103 Categories Device authorizing ......47 points of interest (POIs) ....80 Device de-authorizing ...... 48 satellite radio ......133, 186 Displaying details ......47 stopover destinations ...... 76 downloading address book CD/DVD discs content ..........
Page 8 Index for radio and satellite radio ..185, 193 saving to destination general commands ......189 memory ........97, 181 Contacts Search & Send service ..... 77 see Address book selecting point of interest ....78 Contrast setting stopover destinations ...... 76 voice control with ......
Page 9 Index stopping or pausing playback ..145 Folders voice control with ....188, 194 MP3 mode, selecting ..... 146 DVD changer Formats, audio ........136 loading ..........53 Forward track skip ......146 DVD menu operation ......165 Front windshield DVD playback conditions ....
Page 10 Index Input of navigation destination ..66 speed restriction on ....54, 75 Magazine compartments, DVD Input speller changer ..........138 settings for address book ....112 Main function display Installing map data ......53 see Display, main Instrument lighting Main function menus see Instrument cluster lighting list of ..........
Page 11 Index for traffic lane recommendations ..87 real-time traffic reports ....94 Names Missed calls, list of ......110 for MP3 files and folders ....136 Missed navigation for saved destinations ...... 98 announcements, requesting ....89 searching for POIs by ....... 79 Mobile telephone Navigation (See also Route see Telephone...
Page 12 Index Outgoing calls options for playback ...... 148 selecting track ....... 146 see Calling see Muting audio see Selecting audio track POI input Parking aid choosing a category ......79 see PARKTRONIC local area of destination ....78 Partitions in USB devices ....156 vicinity of location ......
Page 13 Index Read CD Database function ....147 Reading out address book ....184 Safety systems Real-time traffic notifications .... 91 see Driving safety systems Rear View Camera ....... 48 Satellite radio ........131 Received calls, list of ......110 category selection ....133, 187 Receive volume (phone) ....
Page 14 Index house number list ......71 phone book ........107 street junction list ......72 prerequisites ........103 street list ......... 70 setting transmit and receive zip code list ........69 volume ........... 105 Spelling with voice command ..173 steering wheel operation ....
Page 15 Index Updating map software ...... 52 Voice mail, voice control for .... 175 USB devices Voice names, creating ...... 183 connecting to ......... 151 Volume (loudness) playback options ......156 COMAND ......... 36 playlists and folders ....... 154 external audio sources ..157, 167 selecting active partition ....
Page 16: Introduction
Destination memory We recommend having any service work on electronic components carried out by an Telephone authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The telephone functions are described here. WARNING You will also find information on the address In order to avoid distraction which could lead book.
Page 17 Introduction 2. this device must accept any interference settings while the vehicle is at a standstill, and received, including interference that may operate the system only when permitted by cause undesired operation. road, weather and traffic conditions. Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30mph WARNING (approximately 50km/h), your car covers a Change or modification not expressly...
Page 18 The original purchase contract documentation for your vehicle contains a list of all of the systems in your vehicle. Contact a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre if you have any questions about equipment or operation. Function restrictions...
Page 19 COMAND features ....... 18 COMAND Control System ....18 Multifunction Steering Wheel .... 26 Operating COMAND ......32 Basic Functions of COMAND ....35...
Page 20: Comand Features
COMAND Control System COMAND features COMAND Control System These Operating Instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available for your COMAND system at the time of purchase. Country-specific deviations are possible. Please note that your COMAND system may not be equipped with all the features described.
Page 21: Comand Control System
COMAND Control System You can use COMAND to operate the following main functions: the navigation system the audio function with the radio, SatRadio, disc (CD audio, DVD audio or MP3 mode), PCMCIA memory card (MP3 mode), Music Register and Audio Aux modes the telephone and the address book function DVD Video...
Page 22 COMAND Control System Menu Overview Having selected a main function, you will find the submenu line at the bottom edge of the COMAND display. If one of the main functions such as Navigation, Audio, Video or Phone is currently selected, additional menus are available from the main function line ( page 20).
Page 23 COMAND Control System You can determine basic settings for the map display, route calculation and route guidance functions in Navigation. You can call up functions such as destination entry and the destination memory at the bottom of the COMAND display in the Navigation Submenu line. In the Audio main function, you can switch modes in the audio menu.
Page 24 COMAND Control System Function Page Function Page ó Number keypad Switch to radio mode Select stations via station presets Switch wavebands Store stations manually Telephone number entry Switch to DTMF tone transmission Last selected medium in 143, DVD changer Memory Card Select stations using the station search function Music Register...
Page 25 COMAND Control System Function Page Function Page Accept a call Switch the sound on/off Dial a call Mute navigation announcements Redial ö Switch to navigation mode Open the system menu ÷ Switch to telephone mode Reject a call End an active call Reject a waiting call COMAND Controller COMAND controller...
Page 26 COMAND Control System COMAND controller operation You can operate the COMAND controller in the following ways: press briefly or press and hold n rotate clockwise or counter-clockwise y m z slide to the left or right o m p slide up or down q m r slide diagonally w m x In the instructions, operating directions are described as follows: Select...
Page 27 COMAND Control System Symbol COMAND controller Function (example) operation Slide and hold Move through a navigation map o m p Slide Move through horizontal menus Exit vertical menus Switch to the next/previous track Slide and hold Fast-forward or reverse for CD Audio or DVD Audio playback Move through a navigation map w m x...
Page 28 Multifunction Steering Wheel Multifunction Steering Wheel Function Function % Press briefly: Multifunction display Navigate one level up in the W Volume up menu structure of the X Volume down multifunction display 8 Mute Cancel Voice Control ~ End and reject calls Confirm messages 6 Accept and iniate calls Press and hold:...
Page 29 Multifunction Steering Wheel Operating the Multifunction Display WARNING A driver’s attention to the road and traffic conditions must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, selecting features through the multifunction Description field steering wheel should only be done by the driver when traffic and road conditions permit Line for menus...
Page 30 Multifunction Steering Wheel Maneuver Announced Without Change of Navi Menu Lane The multifunction display shows navigation instructions in the Navi menu. Route Guidance Inactive Road into which the maneuver leads Distance to maneuver and graphic distance display Symbol for maneuver Direction of travel When a maneuver is announced, you will see Current road...
Page 31 Multifunction Steering Wheel Selecting a Radio Station/Channel Lane Meaning Recommendation Switch on COMAND and select FM/AM Display Radio page 126) or SatRadio page 132). Lane without lower Uninterrupted lane Select the Audio menu. limit Lane with lower limit New lane during a maneuver Lane with arrow Lane recommended...
Page 32: Audio
Multifunction Steering Wheel Tel Menu WARNING Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a cellular telephone while driving. Whether or not prohibited by law, for safety reasons, the driver should not use the cellular telephone while the vehicle is in motion. Stop the vehicle in a safe location before placing or Example: View of the CD player answering a call.
Page 33: Multifunction Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel CALLS DIALED list in COMAND page 110). If a call is connected, the phone book entry appears in the multifunction display. If there is more than one number for a particular name: Press 6 or a to display the numbers.
Page 34 Operating COMAND Operating COMAND Selecting Menu Item Opening Menu of a Main Function Example 1: Radio, Station Memory Example: Audio Menu Within the Audio Function Selection bar Selecting Menu Item Rotate y m z or slide q m r. Main function line The selection bar moves up and down Audio menu within the list.
Page 35: Operating Comand
Operating COMAND Entering Characters Selecting Menu Item Rotate y m z or slide q m r. Using the Speller The selector bar moves horizontally. To select characters: Rotate y m z or Switching Menu Bar slide o m p. Slide q m r. Slide q m r to switch between the lines in the speller.
Page 36 Operating COMAND Deleting an Entry Slide q m repeatedly until the list appears without the speller. To delete individual characters: Select Without the speller entering characters õ at the bottom right of the speller and using the number keypad is not possible. press n.
Page 37: Basic Functions Of Comand
Basic Functions of COMAND mode and request the Presets list from there. In this guide, the path to a menu item is shown as an action in a special typeface. Audio £ Audio £ FM/AM Radio £ Radio £ Presets. Depending on the initial situation, this sequence of actions may be shorter.
Page 38 Basic Functions of COMAND Switching COMAND On/Off Setting the Volume Press the q button. To set: Turn the q rotary/push button. A warning message is displayed. COMAND calls up the previously selected menu. Press the W or X button on the multi- If you switch off COMAND, playback of function steering wheel.
Page 39 Basic Functions of COMAND Examples: Audio £ FM/AM Radio £ Sound Audio £ Disc £ Sound Setting Bass and Treble Select Sound £ Treble or Bass. The previously selected setting is indicated by an empty bar. Setting Balance (display image may differ depending on model) Current setting To change the setting: Slide q m r or...
Page 40: Video
Basic Functions of COMAND Audio DVD (MLP, DTS, PCM and Dolby Digital audio formats) MP3 (including PCMCIA memory card) Media Interface Video DVD (PCM, DTS and Dolby Digital audio formats) Since many DVDs contain both stereo and multi-channel audio formats, it may be necessary to set the audio format page 148).
Page 41 Basic Functions of COMAND Current setting Turn c V d or slide Z V Æ and highlight left, or right. Press W. To exit the menu: press the % back button beside the COMAND controller. Slide X V Y. Please bear the following in mind: You will achieve the best sound results on your Bang &...
Page 43 COMAND features ....... 42 System Menu Overview ...... 42 Display Settings ........42 Time ............43 Read-Out ..........44 Voice Control ........44 ® Bluetooth ........... 46 Rear View Camera ....... 48 Reset ............ 48 Language Setting ........ 49...
Page 44: Comand Features
Display Settings COMAND features Settings Display Off Display Display Off These Operating Instructions describe all page 42) page 36) standard and optional equipment available for your COMAND system at the time of Time ( page 43) purchase. Country-specific deviations are Text reader speed possible.
Page 45: Time
Time To set the brightness: Rotate y m z or slide q m r. The brightness bar moves up or down. To confirm selection: Press n or slide o Press the k button. Setting the Display Design Sets the time Select System £...
Page 46: Read-Out
Voice Control To change the format: Rotate y m z or Voice Control slide q m r. Switching the Help Screen On or Off To confirm the change: Press n. Select System £ Settings £ Voice To store the setting and exit the menu: Control.
Page 47: Voice Control
Voice Control session, the system guides you through the training with spoken instructions. Select System £ Settings £ Voice Control £ Start New Individualization. You see and hear a prompt asking whether you would like further information. Select or No. If you select No, the first part of individualization begins.
Page 48: Bluetooth
® Bluetooth Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones must ® Bluetooth correspond to particular profiles to be General Information About connected to COMAND. ® Bluetooth The volume of telephone conversations can change after the phone has been Bluetooth-capable devices must connected. correspond to a particular profile to be connected to COMAND.
Page 49 ® Bluetooth Select the currently unauthorized device (no Ò icon yet). Select Options £ Authorize. The input menu for the passcode appears. Currently connected R and authorized device (Ò icon) Device not within range but previously authorized (¿ appears in grey) Newly detected device within range but not yet authorized (no Ò...
Page 50: Rear View Camera
Reset Revoking Authorization for a Rear View Camera Bluetooth Device COMAND shows the camera picture on the Call up the Bluetooth device list display when page 46). the function is switched on in the System Select the authorized device. Settings menu and Select Options...
Page 51: Language Setting
Language Setting Select System £ Settings £ Reset. A prompt appears asking whether you wish to reset. Select or No. If you select Yes, a prompt will appear again asking whether you really wish to reset. Select or No. If you select Yes, a message will be shown. COMAND is reset and restarted.
Page 53 COMAND features ....... 52 Introduction ......... 52 Destination Input ........ 66 POI Input ..........78 Route Guidance ........84 Traffic Messages ......... 91 Destination Memory ......95 Last Destinations ........ 99...
Page 54: Comand Features
Information on new 14 m) every second. map software versions is available from an COMAND calculates the route to the authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. destination without taking account of the You can have the map software updated there following:...
Page 55 Introduction Update Sequence The sequence includes the following stages: Loading DVD into the DVD changer Update process The update process may take between 60 and 150 minutes, depending on the size of the map software. If possible, perform the update when the vehicle is stationary.
Page 56 Press the Load button 8. The magazine menu appears. The magazine Have the system software updated by an compartment containing the current disc is authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. highlighted. It will only be possible to update the map Press 9. software once the system software has COMAND ejects the DVD.
Page 57 Introduction While the vehicle is determining its position, General Information route guidance is subject to the following Operational Readiness of the restrictions: Navigation System after the System Navigation announcements, route Software Update guidance displays and displayed street Sometimes the installed map software is no names do not match the actual location.
Page 58 Introduction Menu Overview Navi Setting route calculation mode Selecting map orientation Selecting POI symbols on map Selecting traffic information on map Selecting text information on map Switching topographic map display on/off Switching highway information on/off Switching the automatic reading of traffic messages on/off Switching Audio Fadeout on/off Setting Block Area...
Page 59 Introduction Submenu Overview Guide Traffic Route (with Pos. (with RPT. (with Dest. (with active route active route active active route guidance) guidance) route guidance) guidance) Position Destination Selecting Displaying Opening Save Vehicle Repeating Cancel route POI in traffic detour Position or current guidance depicted...
Page 60 Introduction Current vehicle location Navigation submenu Currently set map scale as number Pointer indicating the currently selected map scale Scale Saving Current Vehicle Location as Destination in the Last Destinations Map without activated route guidance and with menu system hidden To display menu system if applicable: Current vehicle location Press n.
Page 61 Introduction destination or stopover location using this function. It is only possible to set it to the destination location when route guidance is active. To display menu system if applicable: Press n. To set map to vehicle location: Select Position £...
Page 62 Introduction Same as Dynamic Route with the The calculated route may include ferry exception that a message appears asking connections, for example, even if the you whether you want to allow the operation Avoid Ferries has been rerouting or not. activated.
Page 63 Introduction Options for POI symbols ( page 61). Example of map from bird's-eye view Current crosshairs location To set: Display menu system if applicable Currently set map orientation page 58). Select Navi £ POI Symbols On Map. To set map orientation: Display menu system if applicable ( page 60).
Page 64 Introduction To set: Display menu system if applicable page 58). Select Navi £ Text Information On Map. Incidents Road sections marked by a yellow line = with arrows: traffic slowdown possible due to incidents (e.g. road work) Speed and Flow A dot R indicates the current setting.
Page 65 Introduction Current Street In the Scroll Map function you will see other data depending on crosshairs position, for example a road name if the digital map supports this data. Topographic Map You can have the map display enhanced with topographic features (e.g. mountain ranges, Map with road display activated coloration based on relief information).
Page 66 Introduction Read Traffic Messages Automatically To scroll the map: Slide q m r, o m p or w m x. You can choose whether the traffic messages To define the center of the block area: relevant for the route are read automatically Press n.
Page 67 Introduction Displaying and Changing an Existing SIRIUS XM Traffic Service Block Area You can display the SIRIUS XM Service To select the area you want to display information. or change: Slide q m r. To display the SIRIUS XM service Select Options £...
Page 68 Destination Input Entering state/province, city/zip code and Destination Input street and junction Introduction to Destination Input Entering street, state/province, city/zip code and house number WARNING Route calculation can then be started For safety reasons, only enter a new page 73). destination when the vehicle is stationary.
Page 69: Destination Input
Destination Input Last States/Provinces List entry that best matches the characters already entered States (U.S.A.) Switches to the list without speller Provinces (Canada). Press and hold deletes complete entry, To select a list: Rotate y m z or slide press briefly deletes last character q m r.
Page 70 Destination Input Accepting First List Entry Press and hold n until the Enter Destination menu appears. Here you will find the accepted list entry. If COMAND can match the characters entered definitively to one city. The Enter Destination menu appears automatically with the selected list entry.
Page 71 Destination Input province/region) on the towns. The G Predictive Speller symbol then switches to I. Cancels entry If no other options exist, the Enter Destination List menu appears again in the display. In the predictive speller 9 you can only COMAND has accepted the selected city and select digits that are currently available.
Page 72 Destination Input Street List with Predictive Speller If this list is given in the display, the predictive speller 2 is activated automatically. ZIP Code List without Predictive Speller To select a zip code: Rotate y m z or slide q m r . List entry that best matches the To cancel selection: Select Back...
Page 73 Destination Input To select a street: Rotate y m z or slide Now you can start the route calculation page 73). q m r . To cancel selection: Select Back Entering a House Number press n. It is not possible to enter house numbers Press the k button.
Page 74 Destination Input Canceling an entry junctions are available for the selected street. Switching to the list without predictive speller Junction List with Predictive Speller proceed as described under “City list with If this list is displayed, the predictive speller predictive speller” ( page 67).
Page 75 Destination Input Junction List Without Predictive Speller Destination Starts route calculation and then starts G symbol for additional options route guidance To select a junction: Rotate y m z or slide If route guidance is not active yet, the route q m r.
Page 76 Destination Input Entering a Destination from the Cancels an entry Destination Memory Destination memory list If necessary switch to navigation mode and In the predictive speller 8 you can only display menu system ( page 57). select characters that are currently Select Destination £...
Page 77 Destination Input Destination Memory List without To select a destination: Rotate y m z or Predictive Speller slide q m r. To confirm selection: Press n. To start route calculation: Select Start. For more information on the “Last Destinations” memory go to ( page 99).
Page 78 Destination Input will see the entry Destination From Information on crosshairs position Map. Set map scale To start route calculation: Select Start. The display 3 depends on the settings selected in “Text information On Map” page 62). It may display the current road Entering Stopover Destination if corresponding data is available in the When route guidance is activate, you can...
Page 79 Destination Input If COMAND is unable to find any destination, Entering a destination from the destination a message to that effect will be displayed. memory ( page 74). For the From Last Destination option see: Select OK. Entering a destination from the last If necessary, select another category.
Page 80 POI Input Select car. Select Start. Select “Mercedes-Benz” from the "make" drop-down menu. Select if you wish to save the Enter the email address you specified when downloaded destination address in the you activated your mbrace account in the From Memory destination list for future appropriate field.
Page 81: Poi Input
POI Input In the map display with the menu system Entering a POI in the Vicinity of the displayed ( page 57), select Destination Location £ From POIs £ Search By Name. In the map display with the menu system This displays a list of all POIs in the digital displayed, select Destination...
Page 82 POI Input the vicinity of the address entered are When entering characters, the list entry 4 available. always displays the category that best matches the characters already entered. POI via name search: COMAND automatically adds matching An alphabetically sorted list of all POIs is letters 3 to those characters 2 already available.
Page 83 POI Input Switching to the Main Category List In the predictive speller 3 you can only Without Predictive Speller select characters that are currently available. The availability of the characters You can switch to the list at any point while depends on the characters already entered entering characters.
Page 84 POI Input RESTAURANT, subcategory BREWPUB, in the vicinity of the location. POI with address Starts route calculation Direction of destination Saves POI as destination Shows details of the address Air-line distance to the destination Initiates a call, if available Point of interest Cancels selection Selected category or subcategory Displays the map...
Page 85 POI Input etc., supplies the average price level (cost) In the predictive speller 3 you can only and a general description. select characters that are currently available. The set of characters that is available depends on those already entered and the data included in the digital map. For the steps of Entering characters Deleting an entry...
Page 86 Route Guidance Information about the highlighted POI ZAGAT example description Highlighted POI To select a POI: Select Next Entering a POI via the Map Previous. If the crosshairs are visible on the map, To start route calculation: Select Start, you can enter POIs in the vicinity of the see also ( page 73).
Page 87: Route Guidance
Route Guidance regulations during your journey. Road and traffic rules and regulations always have priority over the navigation commands generated by the system. COMAND guides you to the destination by means of driving recommendations in the form of navigation announcements or route guidance displays.
Page 88 Route Guidance Next road to be taken or sign post Current vehicle location, tip of the triangle information points in the vehicle’s direction of travel Visual distance indicator to the driving Visual distance indicator to the next maneuver driving maneuver Distance information to the driving Distance information to the driving maneuver...
Page 89 Route Guidance From this lane it is not possible to carry out Traffic Lane Recommendations the next driving maneuver without On multi-lane roads, COMAND may display changing lanes. traffic lane recommendations. For this there must be corresponding data available on the Depiction of the Traffic Lane digital map.
Page 90 Route Guidance Route Guidance to an Off-road location, the vehicle is in an off-road position. Destination COMAND can guide you from such a position to a destination. COMAND can also guide you to destinations At the start of route guidance you will see the that are within the area covered by the digital message Off Mapped...
Page 91 Route Guidance As soon as the vehicle location is found again, To set the volume of the route guidance continues in the usual announcements: Set the volume during manner. the automatic announcement ( page 36). Call up an announcement manually by Navigation Announcements selecting in map view with the menu...
Page 92 Route Guidance segment and the route segment to which browser and view information and details the block goes. about the route segments. To cancel the function: Select Back. In the map display with the menu system displayed, select Route £ Route To start route calculation: Select Start, see also (...
Page 93: Traffic Messages
Traffic Messages map scale range from 0.05 mi to 20 mi (50 m Main destination to 20 km). Distance/estimated time of arrival/ Rotate y m z until the required map scale estimated journey time to the main destination < is set when the menu system is hidden (map in full-screen mode) ( page 58).
Page 94 Traffic Messages Real-Time Traffic Notification Symbols Symbol Description Traffic Notifications in Map Display Traffic Traffic Report Report Lists Message Warning Appears at the beginning of the Appears Appears (red) affected road section if route guidance with with is active and route goes through the warning warning event area.
Page 95 Traffic Messages Symbol Description Traffic Notifications in Map Display Traffic Traffic Report Report Lists Message Green Free flow No obstacles for traffic flow (Not (Not line with possible) possible) Appears only on the free-flow side arrows (direction) of the road Red line Warning Event on the road...
Page 96 Traffic Messages Traffic Symbol Information To display traffic symbol information: Select Traffic Symbol Information. To display a traffic message: Select a road, area or region from the list. To close the list: Slide o m p once or repeatedly. Example display Road concerned Example of a Traffic Message Icon for message type, e.g.
Page 97: Destination Memory
Destination Memory Read-aloud Function The read-aloud function is only available when route guidance is active. It can read out traffic reports on the route. You can set the language ( page 49) and the read-aloud speed ( page 44). If the automatic reading function of traffic messages is activated, incoming traffic messages are read aloud automatically page 64).
Page 98 Destination Memory Enter the address. Proceed in the same way as you would enter a destination as described in the “Entering a destination by address” section ( page 66). Select Save after you have entered the address. COMAND then stores the entry. You will see a message and then the address menu with the selected address.
Page 99 Destination Memory Starting Route Calculation Select or No. If you select Yes, COMAND overwrites the Press n. destination. You will see a message and Once the route has been calculated, route then the address menu with the selected guidance begins ( page 73).
Page 100 Destination Memory Selecting Memory Options New Address Book Entry” section page 116). Saving Destination Without Name COMAND stores the destination under the Select Save Without Name. name entered. COMAND stores the destination in the Assigning Destination to an Address Book destination memory and uses the address Entry as the destination name.
Page 101: Last Destinations
Last Destinations Select Options £ Delete. Saving the Crosshair Position in the A prompt appears asking whether you wish List of Last Destinations to delete the destination. A crosshair appears on the map if you Select or No. have moved the map manually. You can If you select Yes, COMAND deletes the store the crosshair position as a destination.
Page 103 COMAND features ......102 Safety Precautions ......102 General Information ......102 Activating the Mobile ....... 103 Submenu Overview ......106 COMAND Phone Book ....... 107 Call Lists ..........110 Making Calls ........113 Address Book ........115...
Page 104: Comand Features
Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones to COMAND is available via the Internet at Safety Precautions http://www.mbusa-mobile.com. Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance WARNING Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes A driver's attention to the road must always (1-800-367-6372) (US), or Customer be his/her primary focus when driving. For Relations at 1-800-387-0100 (Canada).
Page 105: Activating The Mobile
Internet at to the mobile phone that was activated last. http://www.mbusa-mobile.com. Or call When you authorize a new mobile phone, it is the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance activated automatically. You can switch Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes between the authorized mobile phones (1-800-367-6372) (US), or Customer page 105).
Page 106 Activating the Mobile When first entering the device list and before running an update, the black dot R indicates the active phone (found and authorized). After running an update: The passcode is any number chosen by you between one and sixteen digits in length.
Page 107 Activating the Mobile withdrawn, the device list no longer In the phone submenu select Phone £ includes this device. Bluetooth Phones £ Update £ Options £ External Authorization. If you de-authorize the mobile phone on ® Start the Bluetooth search on the mobile COMAND, you should also de-authorize phone (see mobile phone operator's “MB Bluetooth”...
Page 108: Submenu Overview
Submenu Overview Submenu Overview Phone Call lists or Mic On/Off Bluetooth Phones Displays or deletes call lists Download Contacts Switches hands-free microphone on/off Delete Contacts (during a call) To set the volume: Slide q m r. The red bar moves up or down. Phone Main Menu To confirm selection: Press n.
Page 109: Comand Phone Book
COMAND Phone Book Phone Menu Address book entry Calls up options Phone service status Predictive speller Signal strength (if provided by phone) Closes phone book Call status ¦ symbol for voice name Displays COMAND phone book Displays call list selection Address book entries may have the symbol 5.
Page 110 COMAND Phone Book Select Options £ New Entry in the COMAND phone book. Select a number category, e.g. Home. Select a telephone category, e.g. Mobile Phone. Select Save. The input menu with data fields appears. Expanded phone book entry Phone book entry with subentries Rotate y m z or slide q m r and select the desired sub-entry.
Page 111 COMAND Phone Book Saving an Entry To switch input speller to upper or lower case characters: Select & or Select d. A corresponding message is displayed. To switch input speller character set: Select k. Every time this is selected it switches the Deleting an Entry character set.
Page 112: Call Lists
Call Lists The particular menu item can only be Select or No. selected if calls have already been received If you select Yes, a selection list will appear or made from COMAND. containing the five existing numbers. The display of missed calls in the COMAND Select the number to be overwritten.
Page 113 Call Lists Saving in the Address Book as a New Entry Select the list entry. Select Options £ Save £ Entry. i Save has no function if the selected list entry is already stored in the address book. Select a number category, e.g. Home. Select a telephone category, e.g.
Page 114 Call Lists To delete an entire entry: Select õ Speller and press n until the entire entry has been Data field for phone number is completed deleted. automatically Phone category Press the 2 button next to the Number category COMAND controller and hold it until the To switch data fields: Slide q m until the entry is deleted.
Page 115 Making Calls asking whether you wish to overwrite one of the existing numbers. Select or No. If you select Yes, a selection list with the five existing numbers is displayed. Select the number to be overwritten. COMAND overwrites the selected number with the new data.
Page 116: Making Calls
Making Calls Redialing To delete individual digits: Press briefly the CLR button on the COMAND control Open the phone main menu ( page 106). unit. Select ° at the bottom right-hand side of To delete an entire phone number: Press the input speller.
Page 117: Address Book
Address Book Ending an Active Call Device name of the connected mobile phone If necessary, open the phone main menu Terminates call page 106). To terminate call: Select 4. Switching Hands-Free Microphone On or Off Press the I button on the COMAND Open the phone main menu ( page 106).
Page 118 Address Book Opening the Address Book Submenus Meaning From Another Main Function Creating a new address book entry Select Phone £ Phone £ Address Book. Delete Deleting an address book entry If the address book was last open in the telephone function, you only need to select Phone.
Page 119 Address Book Switching Data Field To delete an entire entry: Select õ and press n until the entire entry has been Slide q m repeatedly until the input speller deleted. is hidden. Then slide q m r and press n. Press the 2 button next to the COMAND controller and hold it until the Select [ or ] in the input speller.
Page 120 Address Book To delete individual characters: Select å Symbol for phone book entry from the õ and briefly press n. mobile phone Predictive speller Press the 2 button next to the Entries without symbols or with the symbols COMAND controller. 1 and 3 are just address book entries.
Page 121 Address Book To close complete display: Slide o m p Select or No. The entry will be deleted or retained on the or press n. basis of the selection. Press the k button next to the Deleting an entry in the phone book on COMAND controller.
Page 122 Address Book Changing Category of a Phone Number Search for an address book entry with the Data Field ¤ symbol ( page 117). Display the details about an entry and Display the details for an entry and highlight the address data field highlight the phone number data field page 119).
Page 123 Address Book Search for an address book entry without Depending on the source of the contact data, or with a voice name (¦ icon) different requirements apply: page 117). ® Mobile phone with Bluetooth profile PBAP Select Options £ Voice Name £...
Page 124 Address Book ® Select From Mobile Phone. Downloading vCards via Bluetooth Select or Overwrite. You can receive vCards from devices (such as Selecting imports the phone book a PC) which support the transmission of entries from the mobile phone into the ®...
Page 125 Address Book Deleting Data If the address book is displayed, select Address Book Delete Contacts. If the phone main menu is displayed, select Phone Delete Contacts. A selection menu appears. Select Internal Contacts From Mobile Phone From Memory Card Received Business Cards Delete All.
Page 127 COMAND features ......126 Audio Menu ........126 Radio ..........126 Satellite Radio ........131 CD Audio/DVD Audio/MP3 ....135 Music Register ........148 Media Interface ......... 151 Audio Aux .......... 157...
Page 128: Comand Features
Radio COMAND features These Operating Instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available for your COMAND system at the time of purchase. Country-specific deviations are possible. Please note that your COMAND system may not be equipped with all the features described. Display with Audio menu Audio Menu Current audio mode...
Page 129 Radio Main area with tuning dial Memory preset number Name of selected station Station frequency Sound settings FM, AM or WB radio Program info Stored station list Radio functions...
Page 130 Radio Submenu Overview Radio (FM Presets Channel Info Sound and AM (FM and (WB only) only) AM only) Enter Autostore List of Program Treble Frequency receivable Information channels Ç Show List of Bass stored Station stations Information Balance Bang & Olufsen Sound System...
Page 131 Radio Tuning to a Station via Station Search Wavebands Frequency Rotate y m z or slide o m p when the main AM (MF) 530 - 1700 kHz area is highlighted. FM (VHF) 87.7 - 107.9 MHz Press E or F on the COMAND WB (Weather Band) Weather channels control unit.
Page 132 Radio Selecting a Channel from Channel list which were stored in the station memory manually are overwritten. Slide m r to highlight the submenu. Press n when the main area is active. To call up the channel list: Rotate Select Autostore. y m z or slide o m p until Channel highlighted.
Page 133: Satellite Radio
Satellite Radio Satellite Radio Important Notes In this chapter, you will find detailed information regarding selecting a channel and a program category memory functions sound adjustments If you have not done so already, please familiarize yourself with these functions by To activate/deactivate the station reading chapter “At a glance”.
Page 134 Satellite Radio page 135) or contact http://www.sirius.com (USA) or http://www.sirius.com (USA) or http://www.siriuscanada.com http://www.siriuscanada.com (Canada). (Canada). After the connection is made: Follow the instructions given by the operator. Subscribing The activation process may take up to 10 Subscribing to Satellite Radio minutes.
Page 135 Satellite Radio categories such as News/Talk, Sports and Country, if available. The category list is sorted alphabetically. Selecting a Category To call up the category list: Rotate y m z or slide o m p until Category highlighted in the submenu. Press n.
Page 136 Satellite Radio Storing Channels Press n if the main area is highlighted. Select Presets on the SatRadio submenu bar. In both cases, the channel memory will appear. The dot R in front of a preset indicates that the currently tuned channel is stored there.
Page 137: Cd Audio/Dvd Audio/Mp3
CD Audio/DVD Audio/MP3 Displaying Information In the submenu rotate y m z or slide o m p until Info is highlighted. Press n. Information about the current program appears. Phone number of the provider, (SIRIUS XM) or Call Service Provider SIRIUS XM ID of your satellite receiver To switch back to the SatRadio main display: Slide o m p.
Page 138 CD Audio/DVD Audio/MP3 as an MP3 CD. Only the MP3 tracks can be if you open the casing, or if the casing is faulty accessed. or damaged. COMAND does not contain any parts that you File Structure of Storage Medium are able to maintain yourself.
Page 139 CD Audio/DVD Audio/MP3 Notes on Copyright Permissible Bit and Sampling Rates The music tracks that you can create for Fixed and variable bit rates from 32kbps to playback in MP3 mode are generally 320 kbps copyright-protected under applicable Sampling rates from 8 kHz to 48 kHz international and national laws.
Page 140 CD Audio/DVD Audio/MP3 track does not contain any music and Loading CDs and DVDs COMAND switches to the next track. This WARNING is due to the production method and does not imply a fault with the unit. Only load a CD or DVD when the vehicle is stationary.
Page 141 CD Audio/DVD Audio/MP3 the magazine menu after approximately 20 seconds. The DVD changer plays the disc if it has been inserted correctly it is a permissible disc Magazine Menu To select magazine compartment: Rotate y m z or slide o m p. To start loading: Press n.
Page 142 CD Audio/DVD Audio/MP3 Insert a disc into the slot with the printed side facing upwards. You see the Please wait... message. Once the disc is loaded, the DVD changer switches to the next empty compartment. You see these messages: Please wait and then Please insert disc <x>.
Page 143 CD Audio/DVD Audio/MP3 Magazine compartment occupied, Select Eject All. ejecting possible The DVD changer ejects the first disc Disc type found. The message Ejecting disc <x>... is displayed. Disc name (only if stored on disc) Remove the disc from the slot when you Current disc see the message prompting you to do this.
Page 144 CD Audio/DVD Audio/MP3 Eject button PCMCIA memory card slot Press Eject button 1 twice. The PCMCIA memory card is ejected. Take the PCMCIA memory card out of slot 2.
Page 145 CD Audio/DVD Audio/MP3 Menu Overview CD or DVD-A or Only with DVD- Track list or Media Sound Folder «/±/X Normal track « Pause Display track list Media selection Treble sequence (CD Audio/ via media list playback DVD Audio CD/DVD mode only) Changer Memory Card Music...
Page 146 CD Audio/DVD Audio/MP3 Example of DVD Audio Display If the desired mode is also the last active mode, you only need to select Audio. Within the Audio Function Select Audio £ Disc Memory card the audio menu display. i Disc accesses audio discs in the DVD changer.
Page 147 CD Audio/DVD Audio/MP3 Only in DVD Audio mode Current playback option Sound settings To pause playback: Switch to DVD Audio Media selection mode. Current folder Select «. The display « changes to X. Display folder list Disc position in the media list To resume playback: Switch to DVD Audio mode.
Page 148 CD Audio/DVD Audio/MP3 To select a disc: Rotate y m z or slide In MP3 mode, the list shows all the tracks in alphabetical order. q m r. Press n. Fast Forward/Reverse If you select a DVD Video ý, COMAND switches to video mode ( page 162).
Page 149 CD Audio/DVD Audio/MP3 displaying the name of the artist, album and track. If the audio CD does not contain any CD text, COMAND can recognize unknown audio tracks in CD Audio mode with the aid of the Gracenote Media Database. For this to happen, the corresponding information must be stored in the Gracenote Media Database and the “Read CD Database”...
Page 150 A fault with the COMAND may cause selected. the music files stored in the Music Register to be lost. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is not To change setting: Rotate y m z or slide liable for any loss of data.
Page 151: Music Register
Music Register Selecting Tracks to Be Recorded First record music files from an Audio CD page 149). Rotate y m z or slide o m p until Tracks Music files available: is highlighted. You will hear the first track of the first folder Press n.
Page 152 Music Register To select folder: Rotate y m z or slide Calling up Memory Space Info q m r. Select Music Register £ Memory Press n. Info. If you do not select a destination folder A window appears containing information on: before recording, a new folder will be Memory capacity created.
Page 153: Media Interface
Internet at automatically activated if you change the http://www.mbusa-mobile.com. Or call medium which is currently being played or the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance if you select another medium. An activated Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes option remains active after COMAND is (1-800-367-6372) (US), or Customer switched on or off.
Page 154 Never connect more than one device at a Error messages appear while the device time. Please consult a Mercedes-Benz is being activated if: Service Center for further information. you have connected two devices at the...
Page 155 Media Interface If necessary, consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Center. Switching to Media Interface From Another Main Function Select Audio £ Audio £ Media Interface in the audio menu display. If you previously selected operation with Media Interface, you need only select Example display: iPod ®...
Page 156 Media Interface Fast forward/rewind Selecting Music Files When the main area is highlighted, slide COMAND displays the data stored on the and hold o m p until the desired position ® iPod , MP3 player or USB mass storage has been reached. device in the storage structure used in the medium in question.
Page 157 Media Interface For USB mass storage devices, you can determine whether metadata from the tags in the coded music data should be displayed or whether the file name and directory should be displayed during playback. Select Media Interface £ Display Metadata.
Page 158 Media Interface in the list which matches the letter entered Alphabetical Track Selection is highlighted. iPods and MP3 Players If there is no entry which matches the This function is available for categories letter which has been entered, the last which are arranged in alphabetical order.
Page 159: Audio Aux
Audio Aux Please see the corresponding operating Audio Aux instructions for how to operate the external audio source. An external audio source (Aux) can be connected to COMAND via the adapter You can set the following in audio Aux mode: socket 1 located inside the glovebox.
Page 161 COMAND features ......160 General Information ......160 Submenu Overview ......162 DVD Video .......... 162 Video Aux .......... 167...
Page 162: Comand Features
General Information When the gearshift lever is moved back into COMAND features the “P” position, the picture switches back These Operating Instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available for your COMAND system at the time of Notes on Storage Media purchase.
Page 163 Information on this can usually be found either on the DVD itself or on the DVD sleeve. The factory setting for COMAND is region code 1. An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center can change this setting up to five times. This will enable you to play video...
Page 164: Submenu Overview
DVD Video Submenu Overview ± DVD-Video Media Sound «/X DVD functions « Pauses ± Stops Medium Treble selection playback playback Brightness X Resumes Bass playback Contrast Balance X Restarts playback Color Bang & Olufsen Sound System 16:9 Optimized Widescreen Via COMAND Controller DVD Video Select Video...
Page 165: Dvd Video
DVD Video Selecting DVD Media Elapsed title time Display menu system In DVD video mode, if necessary display the menu system ( page 163). Select Media. Displaying/Hiding Menu System The media list appears. The R dot To show: Press n. indicates the current medium being played.
Page 166 DVD Video To stop playback: Select ± again while playback is interrupted. Select ± twice during playback. Selection is at X. To restart playback: Select X. Playback restarts from the beginning. The menu system is hidden. DVD function menu Pause Function Turn y m z or slide q m r until Title In DVD Video mode, display the menu...
Page 167 DVD Video DVD Menu In DVD Video mode, if necessary, display The DVD menu is the menu stored on the the control menu ( page 163). DVD itself. It is structured in various ways Select Menu £ DVD Video £ according to the individual DVD and Functions permits certain actions and settings.
Page 168 DVD Video function at certain points in the DVD menu. Subtitles and Camera Angle You will see the 7 symbol in the display These functions are not available on all as an indicator. DVDs. The number of subtitle languages and camera angles available depends on Back to the Movie the content of the DVD.
Page 169: Video Aux
Video Aux The way you can control the actions depends Please refer to the relevant operating on the DVD. guide for operation of the external video source. Video Aux Video Aux Settings Aux Connectors The following settings can be made in Video Aux mode: An external video source (Video Aux) can be connected to COMAND via Media Interface...
Page 171 COMAND features ......170 Overview ..........170 Phone ..........173 Navigation ......... 176 Address Book ........182 Radio and Satellite Radio ....185 DVD Changer ........188 External Equipment (Aux) ....189 Command List ........189 Trouble Shooting ......196...
Page 172: Comand Features
Overview COMAND features WARNING Navigation announcements are intended to These Operating Instructions describe all direct you while driving without diverting your standard and optional equipment available attention from the road and driving. for your COMAND system at the time of Please always use this feature instead of purchase.
Page 173 Overview with Please repeat Please repeat your entry!. The voice control confirms important commands to you and gives you instructions in the event of incorrect entries. Command Types Voice control distinguishes between the following types of command: Global commands: These are commands which can be called up at any time (e.g.
Page 174 Overview Operating Voice Control Multifunction display x Mute, X decreases the volume, W increases the volume ? Activates voice control % Cancels voice control To resume the dialog with voice control, press Starting the Dialog the ? button on the multifunction steering Switch on the ignition (see the vehicle wheel.
Page 175: Phone
Phone Press the W or X button. Phone The volume increases or decreases during voice output. WARNING Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from Set the volume for the voice output on the using a cellular telephone while driving. volume control for COMAND. Whether or not prohibited by law, for safety reasons, the driver should not use the cellular telephone while the vehicle is in motion.
Page 176 Phone If it is not possible to dial, voice control issues You can also dial the specified number if a message to this effect. you press the 6 button on the multi- function steering wheel instead of the You can still operate your phone using the concluding command “Okay”.
Page 177 Phone s Correction “Read out Phone Book” and “Dialing a Phone Number” t Zero one three zero. Please continue. s Five zero zero five You can use the “Read out phone book” t Five zero zero five command to listen to all entries in the phone book in which a phone number is also stored s Okay and, if required, select an entry.
Page 178 Navigation Press the ? button while a phone call is carefully and always obey traffic laws and in progress. road signs, even if they contradict navigation An acoustic signal confirms that the system system instructions. is activated. WARNING Say the required digits (“zero” to “nine”). Please do not use the Voice Control System in an emergency, as the tone of your voice Say the required words “Star”...
Page 179: Navigation
Navigation route guidance” command to start the route Commands guidance. You cannot start the route guidance until all Example of dialog: the necessary address data has been s Enter destination entered. t Do you want to enter street first or “Help Navigation”/“Help”...
Page 180 Navigation “Enter Town” Example of dialog: s Spell town You can use the “Enter town” command to t Please spell the town enter any town in the state or province that is currently selected. s F-R-E-N-S t Loading list of towns If the city you require does not appear in the list or the system fails to recognize the u The system shows a numbered list of...
Page 181 Navigation selection immediately after you give the The route guidance to the specified “Enter Street” command. intersection is started. Example of dialog: A street has already been entered s Enter Street Example of dialog: t Please say the name of the street s Enter Intersection s Mabel’s Street t Please say the name of the...
Page 182 Please say the house number in single digits “Next gas station” s Three four “Next car park” t Three four “Next Mercedes-Benz Service” s Okay “Next restaurant” “Next hospital” The house number is stored for route guidance. Example of dialog: s Next gas station “Points of interest”...
Page 183 Navigation “Save Destination” “Route Information” You can use the “Save destination” command You can use the “Route information” to save the current destination in the address command to have the following information book by means of a voice name. on your currently planned route read out: Distance to destination If the desired voice name already exists in the address book, the system asks if you...
Page 184 Address Book “Zoom In Completely”/“Zoom Out Only use the Voice Control System when road Completely” and traffic conditions permit you to do so. Otherwise you could be involved in an You can use these commands to set the map accident in which you or others could be display directly to the smallest or largest injured.
Page 185: Address Book
Address Book The digits 0 to 9 and the word “Plus” are Operation permitted. You can use voice control at any time to: “Plus” replaces the international dialing code, save a name e.g. “00”. select a name Say the phone number in the form of a delete a name continuous string of digits or as blocks of digits, e.g.
Page 186 Address Book “Find Address” Say the surname first and then the first name if both are entered in the address book. page 181) Example of dialog: s Dial name “Delete Name” t Please say the name Use the “Delete name” command to delete a s Smith voice name from your address book.
Page 187: Radio And Satellite Radio
Radio and Satellite Radio “Delete Address Book” s Number four t Number four accepted You can use the “Delete address book” The system opens the fourth entry on command to delete individual voice names or the list. all the voice names in the address book. The If the selected entry contains at least address data is not deleted.
Page 188 Radio and Satellite Radio “Next Category”/“Previous Category” improve voice recognition, you can store a voice name for a specific speaker. You can use the following commands to To select the radio or satellite radio change the category on satellite radio: application: Press the ? button on the “Next category”...
Page 189 Radio and Satellite Radio s Favorite station “Enter Channel Number” (Satellite Radio) t Please repeat the station name. s Favorite station Use the command “Enter channel number” to t The station has been saved. select a satellite radio category. “Read Out Station List” and “Selecting a “Select Station”...
Page 190: Dvd Changer
DVD Changer “Delete Station List” Before your journey, please familiarize yourself with the disc functions. You can use the “Delete station list” Only use the Voice Control System when road command to delete all voice names or and traffic conditions permit you to do so. individual ones from your station list.
Page 191: External Equipment (Aux)
Command List “DVD Video” you can have all the commands for the CD, DVD or MP3 read out. With the “DVD video” command, you can start a Video DVD on the COMAND system. “Next CD/DVD” “Music Register” With the “Next CD”/“Next DVD” commands, you can select the next Audio CD/ DVD from With the “Music register”...
Page 192 Command List Pause Help phone/help telephone Address book Help address book Help CD changer CD changer Help DVD Help DVD changer Help DVD audio Navigation Help DVD audio changer Route guidance Help MP3 Help MP3 changer DVD video Help navigation DVD audio Help route guidance Radio...
Page 193 Command List Correction Enter state Incorrect Change state Wrong number Enter province Wrong phone number Change province Enter destination area Delete Another state Delete name Delete phone number Last destinations Enter town Enter name of town Navigation Commands Spell town Navigation Spell name of town Route guidance...
Page 194 Stop route guidance/navigation/ nav/ <voice_name_ad> home destination guidance Terminate route guidance/navigation/ Work nav/destination guidance Office Company/business Next gas station Next Mercedes-Benz Service Car phone Next workshop Next MB service Landline Landline phone Next hospital Mobile Next car park Mobile phone...
Page 195 Command List Home mobile Next station Home mobile phone Other station Mobile phone home Station search Dial name Station <voice_name> Save name Delete station Save number Save station Save telephone/phone number Select station Accept List station list Accept name Read out station list Accept phone number Okay Delete station list...
Page 196 Command List List category list Next track Read out category list Other track Previous category Previous track Last category Last track Repeat/replay track Track 1 to Track 99 CD Changer Track number 1 to Track number 99 CD changer MP3 1 to MP3 6 Next CD MP3 number 1 to MP3 number 99 Other CD...
Page 197 Command List Group 1 to 9 Group number 1 to 9 Next track Other track Previous track Last track Repeat/replay track Track 1 to Track 99 Track number 1 to Track number 99 DVD audio 1 to DVD audio 6 DVD audio number 1 to DVD audio number 6 Media interface...
Page 198: Trouble Shooting
Trouble Shooting Trouble Shooting Problem Possible Cause/ Suggested Solutions Consequence Voice control does You have not Only operate the system from the driver’s not understand operated the seat. you. system from the driver’s seat. You have spoken State the commands coherently and clearly too exaggeratedly, without exaggerating.
Page 199 Trouble Shooting Problem Possible Cause/ Suggested Solutions Consequence The sound of the The voice names entered in the address book voice names in the must sound as different as possible, e.g. store address book is not the names White and Wright as “Mr White sufficiently office”...
Page 200 Trouble Shooting If you select the “Help” command during a voice dialog, for example after the “Dial number” command, you will receive help explaining how the dialog continues. You can also request the help function for a specific system, for example with the “Help phone” command.

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