Page 1 COMAND Operating Instructions É2055842306RËÍ 2055842306 Order no. 6515 7459 13 Part no. 205 584 23 06 Edition C 2016...
Page 2 Symbols Publication details In this Operator's Manual you will find the fol- Internet lowing symbols: Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehi- WARNING cles and about Daimler AG can be found on the Warning notes make you aware of dangers following websites: which could pose a threat to your health or http://www.mbusa.com (USA only)
Page 3 Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz First of all, familiarize yourself with your multi- media system. Read these operating instruc- tions, particularly the safety and warning notes, before you drive off. This will help you to obtain the maximum pleas- ure from your multimedia system and avoid endangering yourself and others.
Page 4 Contents Index ............3 Overview and operation ..... 18 Introduction ......... 14 System settings ........35 Vehicle functions ........ 45 Navigation ........... 54 Telephone ..........95 Online and Internet functions ..125 Radio ..........140 Media ..........149 Sound ..........175 SIRIUS Weather ........
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Storing a phone number as a Displaying images ......47 speed dial number ......111 Opening the camera cover for Voice tags ........111 cleaning (COMAND) ......48 Address entry menu Settings ........... 47 Navigation ........59 Switching on/off ......47 Adjusting the volume COMAND .........
Page 6 COMAND ........166 Setting the air distribution Interface .......... 95 (COMAND) ........49 Introduction ........95 Setting the airflow (COMAND) ..49 Reconnecting an audio device ..164 Setting the climate mode Searching for a mobile phone ..98 (COMAND) ........50 Selecting a playback option ...
Page 7 Date format, setting ......37 Displaying current position (navi- Day design, setting ......35 gation) ..........78 Delayed switch-off time Displaying the artist and track Setting (COMAND) ......47 Radio ..........143 Deleting Distance Call lists ......... 116 see Route (navigation) Destination Saving to SD memory card ....
Page 8 Importing/exporting data ....42 matic folding mirror function Incident (traffic report) ....... 79 (COMAND) ........46 Interior lighting Setting the delayed switch-off time (COMAND) ....... 47 Intermediate destinations Factory setting (reset function) ..44 Entering ........... 66 Favorites Internet Adding ..........33 Conditions for access ....
Page 9 Calling up memory space informa- With the selected provider ..... 127 tion ..........161 Locator lighting Copying files ........158 Setting (COMAND) ......46 Deleting all files ......160 Locking confirmation Renaming/deleting files ....160 see Acoustic locking confirmation Selecting a playback mode .... 161 Switching on ........
Page 10 Ending the connection ....130 GPS reception ........54 Establishing a connection ....129 Important safety notes ....54 Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ..135 Info on navigation ......92 Manually setting the access data Lane recommendation ..... 75 of the mobile phone network pro- Map functions ........
Page 11 Rear view camera Starting a slide show ..... 174 Displaying the image ......48 PIN protection Object detection ......48 Activating/deactivating ....42 Opening the camera cover for POI (navigation) cleaning (COMAND) ......48 Calling up the menu ......63...
Page 12 Switching object detection on/ Selecting a channel ....... 145 off ............ 48 Tagging music tracks ..... 147 SD memory card Switching on/off (COMAND) ... 48 Receiving vCards ....... 113 Ejecting .......... 152 Inserting ........152 Redialing (telephone) ......102 Inserting/removing ......152...
Page 13 Language ......... 41 Reconnecting a mobile phone Text reader speed ......38 automatically ......... 100 Time ..........36 Rejecting a call (COMAND) .... 101 Time zone ........36 Safety notes ........95 Voice Control System ...... 38 Sending DTMF tones ...... 103 Setting up a speed dial ....
Page 14 Downloading manually ....119 Editing text templates ....122 Activating/deactivating Inbox ..........119 (COMAND) ........47 Reading .......... 119 Reading aloud ........ 120 Settings ......... 118 Updating the digital map ....89 Storing sender in address book ..123...
Page 15 Index Weather map (SIRIUS) Activating/deactivating display levels ..........182 Calling up ........181 Legend ........... 184 Moving ........... 181 Showing/hiding the menu ..... 181 Storm overview ......185 Storm watch areas ......184 Time stamp ........184 Weather memory (SIRIUS) Selecting an area ......
Page 16: Introduction
Introduction Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph Operating safety (approximately 50 km/h) your vehicle covers a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) per Important safety notes second. WARNING This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equip- If you operate information systems and com- ment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)
Page 17: Qualified Specialist Workshop
Changes or modifications not expressly against theft can be obtained from an author- approved by the party responsible for compli- ized Mercedes-Benz Center. ance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Canada only: The wireless devices of this vehi-...
Page 18: Event Data Recorders
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal mat- ters as a tool in accident reconstruction, acci- If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or dent claims, and vehicle safety. Since the Crash mbrace, additional data about the vehicle’s...
Page 19 Information on copyright Information on licenses for free and Open Source software used in your vehicle and in the electronic components can be found on this website: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/ opensource. Your multimedia system equipment These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment of your multi- media system, as available at the time of going to press.
Page 20 Overview Overview Components Multimedia system display Single DVD drive Touchpad (for multimedia system with touchpad) Controller The multimedia system consists of: the display The display has 960 x 540 pixels the single DVD drive the buttons the controller the touchpad (for multimedia system with touchpad) ports in the center console (2 x USB, SD card slot) ®...
Page 21: Display
The display may then temporarily switch email) off completely. Address book Internet browser Overview Mercedes-Benz Apps with Google Local Search™, destination/route download, Facebook, Google Street View™, stock pri- ces, news and much more Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website WiFi interface for the connection of a...
Page 22 Overview Avoid using alcoholic thinners, gasoline or abra- sive cleaning agents. These could damage the display surface.
Page 23: Back Button
Overview Buttons and controller Overview Navigation button Radio button Media button Telephone and address book button Vehicle and system settings button Back button Favorites button Adjusts the volume or mutes Switches the multimedia system on/off Controller Example shown with touchpad For Mercedes-AMG vehicles with a switchable AMG Performance exhaust system: Turning: adjusts the volume Pressing: switches the multimedia system on/off...
Page 24: Controller
Overview Controller Multifunction steering wheel The controller in the center console lets you: select menu items on the display enter characters select a destination on the map save entries The controller can be: turned 3 slid left or right 1 slid forwards or back 4 slid diagonally 2 pressed briefly or pressed and held 7...
Page 25: Overview
Touchpad In all menus: confirms the selected entry in the list In the Radio/Media menu: opens the list of available radio sources and media In the Telephone menu: switches to the phone book and starts dial- ing the selected number ñ...
Page 26: And Telephone
Touchpad Calling up quick access for audio and Operating the touchpad telephone Selecting a menu item Use two fingers to touch the lower part of the Use one finger to touch the touch-sensitive touch-sensitive surface. surface. Swipe your fingers up. Swipe your finger up, down, to the left or right.
Page 27: Sound Settings
Touchpad Operating the control for vehicle and Touch the touch-sensitive surface again with one finger. sound settings Swipe your finger in any direction. The map is moved is the direction of move- ment. Zooming in on the map Touch the touch-sensitive surface with two fingers, spaced slightly apart.
Page 28: On/Off
Touchpad Switching the text reader function of Handwriting recognition the handwriting recognition on/off Handwriting recognition overview You can switch the text reader function of the handwriting recognition on or off. Press the Ø button. The vehicle menu is displayed. To select System Settings: slide 6, turn and press the controller.
Page 29: Handwriting Recognition
Touchpad Use your finger to touch the touch-sensitive Press the touchpad. surface and swipe to the left. A symbol is shown. The character last entered is deleted. To select B: swipe your finger to the left or right and press. The list of available input languages appears.
Page 30: Media Source
Basic functions Quick access for audio and telephone Adjusting the volume Changing the station/music track Adjusting the volume for media sources Turn the thumbwheel to the right of the con- troller. Press the W or X button on the multi- function steering wheel.
Page 31 Basic functions Vehicle functions: the basic display If the audio output is switched off, the status appears. line will show the 8 symbol. If you switch the media source or change the volume, the sound is automatically switched on. Even if the sound is switched off, you will still hear navigation system announcements.
Page 32 Character entry (telephony) To call up the menu: press the % button again. To select Phone: slide 5 and press the con- troller. A menu appears. Phone is at the front. To select Address Book, for example: turn and press the controller. Character entry (telephony) To select a character: turn and press the controller.
Page 33 Character entry (navigation) ¬ The characters are available B or not ?, depending on the characters already entered Confirms an entry and the data stored in the digital map. & The G symbol indicates that an entry exists Cancels input more than once.
Page 34 Character entry (navigation) Entering characters using the touch- To change the character bar language: slide 6 and turn the controller, then press it after selecting B. Alternatively, you can enter characters using the A menu appears. touchpad ( page 23). Character entry is sup- To select the language: turn and press the ported by a handwriting recognition function.
Page 35: Adding
Favorites To select Reassign: turn and press the con- Favorites troller. The categories for favorites are displayed. Overview of favorites Navigation Entertainment Phone Vehicle Climate Control ® To select a category: turn the controller and press to confirm. The available favorites are displayed. To select a favorite: turn and press the con- troller.
Page 36: Deleting
Favorites Enter characters using the controller page 30) or the touchpad ( page 26). To finish the entry: select OK. The favorite has been renamed. Moving favorites Press the favorites button on the controller. The favorites are displayed. To select a favorite to be moved: turn the controller.
Page 37: System Settings
Display settings Press the Ø button. Your multimedia system equipment Press Vehicle in the main function bar. These operating instructions describe all the The vehicle menu is displayed. standard and optional equipment of your multi- media system, as available at the time of going To select System Settings: slide 6, turn...
Page 38: Date
Time settings Press the Ø button. Switching the display on/off Press the Ø button. Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed. Press Vehicle in the main function bar. To select Time: slide 6, turn and press the The vehicle menu is displayed.
Page 39: Setting
Time settings maintained between summer and winter Setting Function time. Automatic The summer and Automatic Time Settings is reactiva- standard time are ted, the previous settings for time zone and automatically summer time changeover are restored. changed over. The clock is advanced one hour ahead of Setting the time and date format standard time.
Page 40: Voice Control System
WiFi Text reader settings WiFi Overview Press the Ø button. Conditions: Press Vehicle in the main function bar. To establish a WiFi connection between the mul- The vehicle menu is displayed. timedia system and a WiFi-enabled device, such as a tablet computer or smartphone: To select System Settings: slide 6, turn...
Page 41: Connecting The Device
WiFi Connecting the device by pressing a Connecting the device button (push button) General notes The exact WiFi connection procedure may vary depending on the device to be connec- ted. Follow the instructions that are shown in the display. Further information; see the man- ufacturer's operating instructions.
Page 42: General Information
® Bluetooth settings Select System Settings. Changing the name of the SSID System Settings menu is displayed. Select WiFi. The WiFi menu appears. Select Connect Using Security Key. Select the vehicle from the device to be con- nected. The vehicle is displayed with the SSID MB WLAN XXXXX.
Page 43: Automatic Volume Adjustment General Information
Setting the system language ® Bluetooth technology is a standard for short- Switching the automatic volume range wireless data transmissions up to approx- adjustment on/off ® imately 10 meters. You can use Bluetooth Press the Ø button. connect your mobile phone to the multimedia system, for example: Press Vehicle...
Page 44: Favorites Button
Importing/exporting data Calling up and editing the Favorites Importing/exporting data function General notes The Favorites function can, depending on the Never remove the stick or card when writing vehicle equipment, be called up as follows: data to the USB stick or the memory card. You may otherwise lose data.
Page 45 Personal music files in the MEDIA REGISTER cannot be saved and imported again using this function. Connect a USB device (e.g. a USB memory Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data. stick) ( page 152). Press the Ø button.
Page 46 Data on the internal hard drive, e.g. music files in the MEDIA REGISTER, will be deleted. Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data. Press the Ø button. Press Vehicle in the main function bar.
Page 47: Vehicle Settings Calling Up
Vehicle settings Exiting the vehicle settings: Your multimedia system equipment To select &: slide 6 and press the con- troller. These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment of your multi- media system, as available at the time of going to press.
Page 48 Vehicle settings The brightness can be adjusted using the Activating/deactivating the auto- controller on the rotary light switch. matic folding mirror function You can find further information on the interior When the Automatic Mirror Folding func- lighting in the vehicle Operator's Manual. tion is activated, the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as soon as you lock the vehicle from the outside.
Page 49: Settings
360° camera You can find further information on the locking 360° camera feature in the vehicle Operator's Manual. General notes The 360° camera surveys the vehicle surround- Setting the delayed switch-off time ings and assists you, for example when parking or at exits with reduced visibility.
Page 50: Object Detection
Rear view camera Press the Ø button. Switching the rear view camera auto- matic mode on/off Press Vehicle in the main function bar. This function activates the rear view camera The vehicle menu is displayed. when reverse gear is engaged. To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the Press the Ø...
Page 51: Comand
Climate control settings The camera cover opens. Slide 6 the controller repeatedly until the climate control bar is activated. The camera cover closes automatically if: the ignition is switched off Setting the temperature the vehicle pulls away Call up the climate control bar ( page 49).
Page 52 Climate control settings Starting/stopping the perfume atom- Calling up the climate control menu izer The perfume atomizer makes it possible to scent the air in individual compartments in the vehicle interior. Further information (see the vehicle Operator's Manual). Call up the climate control menu ( page 50).
Page 53: Configuration Via The Dynamic Select Switch
DYNAMIC SELECT If the climate control is switched off: DYNAMIC SELECT the climate control setting functions are General notes deactivated. the blower is switched off. You can use DYNAMIC SELECT to configure the following settings for the Individual drive pro- the air recirculation flaps are closed.
Page 54: Displaying Engine Data
DYNAMIC SELECT To select Drive, Suspension, Steering, Engine oil temperature Climate Control Eco Start/Stop On-board voltage Function: turn and press the controller. In Mercedes-AMG vehicles you will see current Select individual settings. data on the transmission oil temperature The menu symbol, text and image show the instead of the on-board voltage.
Page 55 DYNAMIC SELECT You can make the following settings for ECO For further information on the Individual drive Assist (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles): program; see the vehicle Operator's Manual. Switches ECO Assist Switches ECO Assist Setting options for Mercedes-AMG vehicles You can choose from the following settings for the drive: Race Comfort...
Page 56: Navigation
Introduction For this reason, you must always observe road Your multimedia system equipment and traffic rules and regulations during your journey. Road and traffic rules and regulations These operating instructions describe all the always have priority over the system's driving standard and optional equipment of your multi- recommendations.
Page 57: Showing/Hiding The Menu
Introduction entering POIs in the vicinity of a city or via a Showing/hiding the menu name search editing entries Other entries are possible, such as entering points of interest in the vicinity of the destina- tion or current position. Switching to navigation mode Using the menu, you can make a destination entry or select the navigation settings, for exam- ple.
Page 58: Moving
Basic settings Active route guidance: the multimedia sys- Moving the map tem calculates a new route. Inactive route guidance: the multimedia system uses the selection as the new set- ting. Route guidance active: a destination has been entered and the route has been calcu- lated.
Page 59: Setting Route Options
Basic settings Setting route options To use toll roads: turn and press the con- troller. To avoid/use route options: select Avoid A menu appears. Options. Select an option. A menu appears. The options include using roads that require Select one of the options. cash payment or electronic billing, or switch- O: using or avoiding route options is enabled ing off the function.
Page 60: Car Pool Lanes
Destination entry separate lane next to the others or are built as a Announce The multimedia system physically separate lane. announces the names of the Street Depending on the setting under Use Carpool Names roads onto which the upcom- Lanes, the multimedia system uses carpool ing change of direction leads.
Page 61 Destination entry Using an address Calling up the address entry menu To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. To show the menu: slide 6 the controller. To select Destination: turn and press the controller. Select Address Entry. To call up the list: slide 5 the controller Address entry options repeatedly until the character bar disappears.
Page 62: Starting Route Calculation
Destination entry Entering additional address data As a contact: select As New Contact. Select Classified, Home or Work. You can enter additional address data: Enter a surname and first name ( page 30). State/province To select OK: turn and press the controller. You can use Last Used to select the last...
Page 63: Keyword Search
Destination entry To switch to navigation mode: press the The route is calculated using the digital map Ø button. data. The calculation time depends on the distance from the destination, for example. To show the menu: slide 6 the controller. The calculated route may differ from the ideal To select Destination: turn and press the route, e.g.
Page 64: Tinations
Destination entry that you entered is highlighted in orange in the To select Destination: turn and press the entries. controller. Select Keyword Search. Select an entry: turn and press the controller. The address entry menu appears, showing the To select State/Province: slide 5 , turn destination address.
Page 65: Selecting An Address Book Con Tact As A Destination
Destination entry Select the destination. The address entry menu appears, showing the destination address. To start route calculation: select Start Selecting an address book contact as a destination You can select navigable address book contacts as the destination. These are identified by the L symbol.
Page 66: Search
The POI list with character bar appears. ously specified positions Enter a name. To select Mercedes-Benz Service: turn and press the controller. Search By Phone Num‐ Call up the POI menu ( page 63). To select...
Page 67: Category
Destination entry Selecting a POI category The complete address of the POI is shown. To view the vicinity of the destination: POI categories appear after choosing the menu select : by turning and pressing the con- items Near Destination, Current Position troller.
Page 68: Entering
Destination entry Select a point of interest ( page 65). To select Map: turn and press the controller. Select a 3D POI from the map using Previous or Next. If the 3D POI is marked in gold, you can select Select 3D.
Page 69 Card The destination is entered in the intermediate destinations menu. From Enter a destination from To select New:: press the controller. Mercedes- Mercedes-Benz Apps Benz Apps page 69). Using Geo- Enter a destination using Coordinates the geo-coordinates page 69). To select a POI category or...
Page 70 Destination entry To call up a map: select by turning and Change the address, e.g. the city and street. pressing the controller. To select OK: turn and press the controller. You can move the map and select the desti- The intermediate destinations menu appears nation.
Page 71: Personal Pois And Routes
Personal POIs are filed in categories: Select From Mercedes-Benz Apps. Not Classified The list of Mercedes-Benz Apps appears. Standard entry for personal POIs Mercedes-Benz Apps Personal POIs (destinations, routes) that you have imported via the online functions page 134) Categories which you have created yourself, e.g.
Page 72: Saving
Personal POIs and routes Alert when approaching Personal routes are not categorized. Settings for personal POIs Displaying on the map Requirements: an SD memory card with per- sonal POIs is inserted ( page 152). The SD memory card is formatted using the FAT file system (e.g.
Page 73: Selecting And Editing
Mercedes-Benz Apps Not Classified category on the SD memory card and also stored in the "Last destinations" You can use Mercedes-Benz Apps (e. g. Down- memory ( page 84). load POI, Local Search) to import destinations to If the "Move map" function is selected navigation ( page 132).
Page 74: Recording The Route
Personal POIs and routes To explore a personal POI or personal To switch to navigation mode: press the route: turn and press the controller to select ß button. Map. To show the menu: slide 6 the controller. The map with the crosshair appears and To select Destination, turn and press the shows the destination.
Page 75: General Notes
Route guidance When recording the route, bear in mind the fol- To change the name and symbol: select lowing: Edit. Select Change Name Edit Icon. if the SD memory card is inserted, it must not be removed during recording. Character entry ( page 30).
Page 76: Preparation Phase
Route guidance Change-of-direction phase open. For this purpose, the relevant times must be correctly stored in the database. Change of direction Overview Changes of direction have three phases: Preparation phase Announcement phase Change-of-direction phase Changes in direction are also shown in the mul- The multimedia system announces the immedi- tifunction display of the instrument cluster (see ate change of direction.
Page 77: Lane Recommendation
Route guidance lane recommendations with a lower boundary Lane recommendations line. Display on multi-lane roads Highway information Display mode Lanes not recommended (dark gray) Possible lane (light gray) Recommended lanes (white) If the digital map contains the relevant data, the Requirement: the Highway Information multimedia system can display lane recommen-...
Page 78: Destination Reached
Route guidance Starting route guidance to a POI Destination reached To select a POI: turn the controller and press Once the destination is reached, you will see the to confirm. checkered flag. Route guidance is finished. The POI details are displayed. You can perform the following functions: Navigation announcements Store in the address book (...
Page 79: Canceling/Continuing Route Guid Ance
Route guidance Switching navigation announcements Slide 6 the controller. The menu is shown. on/off To select Destination: turn and press the To switch off navigation announcements: controller. during a navigation announcement, press the Select Continue Route Guidance. thumbwheel to the right of the controller. The multimedia system calculates the route.
Page 80: Alternative Route
Route guidance Taking an alternative route To show the menu: slide 6 the controller. To select Route: turn and press the controller. Select Route List. The route list shows the next change of direc- tion and the immediate distances from the current vehicle position.
Page 81: Off-Road
Real-time traffic reports To show the menu: slide 6 the controller. If the vehicle reaches an area which is not part of the digital map, the display appears as a split- To select Route: turn and press the controller. screen view. On the right, an arrow appears that Select Detour.
Page 82: Traffic Symbol Information
Real-time traffic reports The multimedia system can receive traffic Dashed red and white line delimiting the reports via satellite radio and take account of traffic warning these for route guidance in the navigation sys- Road block (crosses along the affected tem.
Page 83: Real-Time Traffic Report
Real-time traffic reports Displaying reports on the route To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. To show the menu: slide 6 the controller. To select Traffic: turn and press the con- troller. To select Traffic Symbol Information: turn and press the controller. The map appears and shows the available traffic information as icons.
Page 84: Reading Out Traffic Reports
Real-time traffic reports Displaying all traffic reports Reading out traffic reports on the route Introduction The text reader function is only available while route guidance is active. It reads out traffic reports affecting the current route. You can select from the following text reader properties: Language ( page 41)
Page 85: Saving
Storing destinations New contact: select As New Contact. Recalculating the route dynamically If the address book already contains con- Dynamic Traffic Route route type takes tacts, the entry Add to Contact is also avail- into account all of the traffic reports it receives able.
Page 86: Notes
Map functions Enter a surname and first name. Character To show the menu: slide 6 the controller. entry ( page 31). To select Destination: turn and press the Select OK. controller. Saving Successful message appears. Select From Previous Destinations. The destination is saved to the SD memory The "Last destinations"...
Page 87: Map Settings
Map functions Map settings Setting the map scale Requirement: the map is in full screen mode, the menu is faded out ( page 55). The lower left-hand section of the map shows the currently set map scale and compass nee- dle.
Page 88: Selecting Text Information On The Map
Information about new versions of the digital Turn and press the controller. map can be obtained from an authorized Current Street shows the current street at Mercedes-Benz Center. the bottom of the display. To switch to navigation mode: press the Geo-coordinates shows the longitude and ß...
Page 89: Building Images
Map functions Rotating the 3D map Building images You can use this function to explore the vicinity In small map scales (20 m, 50 m), important of the destination in a 3D view. The function is buildings are depicted realistically on the map. available in all map scales.
Page 90: Avoiding An Area
Map functions map appears with the crosshair after the Avoiding an area address is entered. General notes The multimedia system enables you to avoid areas you do not wish to drive through. If you activate or deactivate a route block while route guidance is active, the multimedia system will calculate a new route.
Page 91: Updating
Information about new versions of the digital After selecting Yes, all areas are deleted. map can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You can have the digital map updated there using a data medium, or you can update it yourself.
Page 92: Online Map Display
To change to the map: turn the controller until you will receive it free of charge at your author- Navigation is shown and then press the con- ized Mercedes-Benz Center during your vehi- troller. cle's annual service. You can arrange a separate appointment for this at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center on request.
Page 93: Calling Up The Compass Display
Navigation functions Call up the navigation menu ( page 90). Drive information Turn the controller until Online Map Dis‐ play is brought to the front. Press the controller. The online connection is established. Once the connection is established, the Google Maps™...
Page 94: Info On Navigation
Navigation functions Info on navigation Call up the navigation menu ( page 90). Turn the controller until Info on Naviga‐ tion is brought to the front. Press the controller. The Digital Operator's Manual is opened at the section on navigation. Alternatively you can call up this function using the touchpad ( page 24).
Page 95: Problems
Problems with the navigation system Problems with the navigation system Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The multimedia system Route guidance is canceled if you interrupt the journey for more than does not resume route two hours. guidance after the jour- "Interrupting the journey"...
Page 96 Clean the data medium. Restart the update. The data medium is scratched. Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. There is overheating due to excessive temperatures in the vehicle interior. Wait until the vehicle interior has cooled down. Restart the update.
Page 97: Telephone
You can obtain more information about suitable workshops in the vehicle Operator's Manual. mobile phones on the Internet at http://www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com. Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Important safety notes center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) for the USA or at 1-800-387-0100 for Canada.
Page 98: Telephony
Connecting/disconnecting a mobile phone Symbols : to = and A are not shown until Operating options after a mobile phone has been connected to the You can operate the telephone by: multimedia system. The symbols depend on your mobile phone and your mobile phone net- using the controller by turning, pressing, slid- work provider.
Page 99 (disconnected) ing. page 100). In the USA, you can get in touch with the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372). In Canada, you can get in touch with the Cus- tomer Relations Center on 1-800-387-0100.
Page 100: Searching For A Mobile Phone
Connecting/disconnecting a mobile phone Symbols in the device list Searching for a mobile phone Sym- Explanation Ï New mobile phone found, not yet authorized. Ñ Mobile phone is authorized, but is not connected Mobile phone is authorized and connected To call up the telephone menu: press the Authorizing a mobile phone (connect- % button.
Page 101: Establishing The Connection From The Mobile Phone
Connecting/disconnecting a mobile phone To select Connect via Phone: turn and ® To select the Bluetooth name of the desired press the controller. mobile phone in the device list: turn and press A message is displayed, stating that you can the controller.
Page 102: Displaying Connection Details
To call up the telephone menu: press the possible settings for your mobile phone, visit % button. http://www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com. To show the menu bar: slide 6 the control- Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance ler. Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes To select Connect...
Page 103: Making A Call
Using the telephone Rejecting a call To select = Reject: turn and press the controller. Press ~ on the multifunction steering wheel. Making a call Using the telephone menu To call up the telephone menu: press the % button. To call up the telephone menu: press the To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the con- % button.
Page 104: Using The Phone Book
Using the telephone Redial Using speed dial To call up the telephone menu: press the To call up the telephone menu: press the % button. % button. To select w in the telephone menu: turn To highlight a number from the character bar: and press the controller.
Page 105: Sending Dtmf Tones
Using the telephone make another call during an existing call. The Transmitting individual characters previously active call is held. Once a connection has been established to the answer phone, select the desired charac- ters in the telephone menu: turn and press the controller each time.
Page 106: Call Waiting
Mobile phone voice recognition Accepting To activate the call on hold: select w Resume. To select w Accept: press the controller. The call on hold is activated. If you select Hang Up, the call on hold is also ended. Press 6 on the multifunction steering On some mobile phones, the call on hold is wheel.
Page 107: Calling Up
Phone book Connect the mobile phone to the multimedia Calling up the phone book system ( page 96). Press and hold the ó button on the multi- function steering wheel for more than one second. You can now use the mobile phone voice rec- ognition.
Page 108: Searching For A Contact
Phone book Further information on handwriting recogni- Searching for a contact tion on the touchpad ( page 26). Using the character bar Draw additional letters on the touchpad sur- face one after another. To complete the search and return to the phone book: press the touchpad.
Page 109: Adding Information To A Contact
Phone book Overwriting an entry To select a category for the number, e.g. Home: turn the controller and press to confirm. To select Yes: turn and press the controller. To select a telephone category, e.g. Mobile A list of the existing five phone numbers is Phone: turn the controller and press to con- displayed.
Page 110: Calling Up
Address book numbers are deleted. The contact is retained in ent mobile phone. You can view these contacts the address book with the remaining entries. even without a mobile phone. To highlight a contact in the phone book: turn The address book can store a total of 5000 the controller.
Page 111: Displaying Contact Details
Address book To select Search: turn and press the control- are also saved in the address book. If you store ler. a navigation destination, the multimedia system creates an address book entry that includes the To select characters: turn the controller and complete navigable address data.
Page 112: Adding Information To A Contact
Address book up to five telephone numbers Making a call two email addresses Call up the address book ( page 108). Internet address To select a contact: turn and press the con- two addresses troller. two navigation addresses (transferred from The details for the contact are displayed.
Page 113: Changing The Category Of An Entry
Address book To select G: slide 9 the controller. Storing the phone number as a speed To select Details: turn and press the con- dial number troller. Call up the address book ( page 108). The display is shown in full. Select an entry: turn and press the controller.
Page 114: Automatically Importing Contacts From The Phone
Address book To select Voice Tag: turn and press the con- Automatically importing contacts troller. from the phone To select Delete: turn and press the control- Depending on the mobile phone used, you can ler. set whether the contacts should be called up To select Yes: turn and press the controller.
Page 115: Importing Contacts
Address book Importing from the memory card or USB To select G: slide 9 the controller. device To select Delete Entry: turn and press the controller. Contacts imported from the memory card or To select Yes: turn and press the controller. from a USB device are identified by the ¯...
Page 116: Deleting Imported Contacts
Call lists vCards can now be received by a device (PC, Call lists ® mobile phone) via Bluetooth Introduction External device If your mobile phone supports the PBAP Blue- Start the data transfer (see the manufactur- ® tooth profile, the call lists from the mobile er's operating instructions).
Page 117: Book
Call lists To select Calls Received Calls Dialed: Saving telephone numbers turn and press the controller. The relevant list is displayed. Adding new entries to the address book To select an entry and make a call: turn and press the controller. Closing the call list To select &...
Page 118: Call Lists
Speed dial lists Adding information to an address book You cannot delete call lists from the multimedia system which are displayed on a mobile phone entry ® that supports the PBAP Bluetooth To call up the telephone menu: press the To call up the telephone menu: press the % button.
Page 119: Deleting A Speed Dial Preset
Messages (text messages and e-mails) Deleting Messages (text messages and e- mails) Deleting a speed dial preset General notes To call up the telephone menu: press the % button. New messages are identified by the / sym- bol in the display of the multimedia system and To call up the menu bar: slide 6 the con- an audible signal.
Page 120: Calling Up The Settings Menu
Internet at http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect. Configuring the e-mails displayed Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes Call up the settings menu for messages (1-800-367-6372) (for the USA) or Customer page 118).
Page 121: Account
Messages (text messages and e-mails) Changing the displayed name of the e- Reading messages mail account In the message menu Some mobile phones: do not support the changing of the displayed name support only the email address of the email account Call up the settings menu for messages page 118).
Page 122: Displaying Details
Messages (text messages and e-mails) To select 1: turn and press the controller. You can set the language ( page 41) and the The message menu is displayed. speed ( page 38) of the read-aloud function. To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the con- Displaying details and phone numbers troller.
Page 123: Writing
Messages (text messages and e-mails) To call up the telephone menu: press the Writing e-mails % button. Writing a new e-mail To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the con- troller. To select 1: turn and press the controller. The message menu is displayed.
Page 124: Editing Text Templates
Messages (text messages and e-mails) The multimedia system contains templates Select the input line for a text message which you can use to compile your messages page 120) or e-mail ( page 121). page 122). To select text templates : in the character To send the e-mail: select OK.
Page 125: Book
Messages (text messages and e-mails) To select Entry: turn and press the con- Using a phone number in the text troller. Numbers in text messages that are highlighted The input line for the name of the new contact can be used. is displayed.
Page 126: Deleting
Messages (text messages and e-mails) Deleting messages Call up the message folder ( page 119). To select the message: turn and press the controller. To select G: slide 9 the controller. To select Delete: turn and press the control- ler. To select Yes: turn and press the controller.
Page 127: Conditions For Access
Conditions for access Your multimedia system equipment Function restrictions (Canada) You will not be able to use the Mercedes-Benz These operating instructions describe all the Apps and Internet connection, or will no longer standard and optional equipment of your multi-...
Page 128: Setting Up An Internet Connection
Internet func- The driver is not permitted to call up websites tions while driving and use of the Mercedes-Benz have not yet been set up for the Internet Apps is restricted. function The availability of individual Mercedes-Benz Apps may vary depending on the country.
Page 129: Selecting
Setting up an Internet connection (Canada) Manually setting the access data of the Setting access data of the mobile mobile phone network provider phone network provider Selecting the predefined access data of the mobile phone network provider To select Manual Settings: turn and press the controller.
Page 130: Editing
Setting up an Internet connection (Canada) Explanation of the access data Managing existing access data Input field Meaning Calling up the device list Access number for estab- Phone Num‐ ber: lishing the connection The access number depends on the mobile phone used.
Page 131: Setting Automatic Disconnection Of The Internet Connection
A connection can be established by: device list: turn the controller. entering a web address ( page 135) To select G: slide 9 the controller. calling up the Mercedes-Benz mobile website To select Delete Configuration: turn and page 135) press the controller.
Page 132: Google™ Local Search Calling Up Local Search
Search. another main function. To call up Internet functions ( page 129). To select Mercedes-Benz Apps: turn and press the controller. Detailed connection status To select Google Local Search: turn and press the controller.
Page 133: Popular Searches
Google™ local search Calling up Panoramio by Google™ To select the required option: turn and press the controller. Select Panoramio by Google. To select Enter search term: turn and Panoramio by Google™ is called up. You see press the controller. pictures of places worth seeing in the vicinity The input menu for the search term is dis- of the search result.
Page 134: Procedure And General Informa Tion
To select No: turn and press the controller. The process is canceled. Destination/route download Call up Internet functions ( page 129). To select Mercedes-Benz Apps: turn and Prerequisites press the controller. To download navigation locations you need a To select...
Page 135: Displaying Destinations In The Vehicle
Displaying details Enter the corresponding information in the boxes shown. Select "Send to car". Select Mercedes-Benz as the vehicle brand. Enter the mbrace e-mail address or the vehi- cle identification number. Further information about the vehicle identi- fication number ( page 134).
Page 136: Deleting A Destination From The Server
To select No: turn and press the controller. The process is canceled. General notes To be able to use Mercedes-Benz Apps, you first have to register. To do so, you have to enter your Displaying the vehicle identification name and postal address once in the vehicle and number (VIN) confirm the general terms and conditions.
Page 137: Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website
To select the desired app: turn and press the controller. Calling up a website Additional Mercedes-Benz Apps can be pur- Function restrictions chased on the Mercedes-Benz website. You can find further information at: Internet pages cannot be shown while the vehi- http://apps.mercedes-benz.com/apps/ cle is in motion.
Page 138: Menu Functions
Web browser Call up Internet functions ( page 129). Menu functions To select www: turn and press the controller. An input menu for the web address is dis- played. Enter characters using the controller or the number keypad. To finish entry and call up a website: select ¬.
Page 139: Settings
Web browser To navigate on the web page: slide 1, Options menu 4 or 2 the controller. Opening in a new window To zoom in on the web page: turn the control- ler. Jumping from link to link You can use this function to skip from one link to the next on a website.
Page 140 Web browser Deleting private data You can activate or deactivate the following set- tings: Download Images Automatically It may take some time to download the con- tents of websites that contain a large amount of images. Therefore, it may be useful to deac- tivate this option.
Page 141: Creating Favorites
Web browser Select Delete. Favorites A prompt appears. Introduction Select or No. If you select the favorite is deleted. Favorites are frequently visited websites. If you select the process is canceled. Creating favorites Adding a favorite in the menu Closing the browser Call up Internet functions ( page 129).
Page 142: Radio
Setting the waveband Your multimedia system equipment Overview These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment of your multi- media system, as available at the time of going to press. Country-specific differences are pos- sible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here.
Page 143 Station In radio mode, press the controller. Using the main function bar The station list appears with the stations cur- In radio mode: slide 5 the controller. rently available. The radio main function bar and menu bar To select the desired station: turn and press appear.
Page 144: Deleting A Station
Station Using the search function Select the Edit Station Preset option. In radio mode: slide 6 the controller. Select the position of the required preset: The radio menu bar appears. turn the controller. Select è and enter the first letters of the This can also be a preset position that is required station using the controller.
Page 145: Activating/Deactivating The Sta Tion Presets Display
Displaying information Slide 9 the controller. In radio mode: slide 6 the controller. The radio menu bar appears. To select the Delete Highlighted Sta‐ To select Options: turn and press the con- tion/Channel option in the additional menu: turn and press the controller. troller.
Page 146: Registering
145). conditions as well as other factors beyond the The satellite radio main menu appears show- control of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. This means ing the preview channel. You cannot select operation may not be possible in certain areas. any other stations.
Page 147: Overview
Satellite radio Channel information ? can be viewed in detail You can also have the satellite service acti- page 148). vated online. To do this, visit http://www.siriusxm.com (USA) or http://www.siriusxm.ca (Canada). Selecting a category If registration is not included when purchas- ing the system, your credit card details will be Satellite radio channels are sorted into catego- required to activate your account.
Page 148: Presets Menu View
Satellite radio Selecting a channel via the satellite Memory functions radio station list Quick save: Set the desired channel in satellite radio mode. Press and hold the controller until the preset list appears. To select the preset number: turn and press the controller.
Page 149: Music And Sports Alerts
Satellite radio Setting a sports alert Music and sports alerts General notes This function makes it possible to store a pro- gram alert for your favorite artists, tracks or sporting events. You can store up to 30 music and sports alerts (favorites).
Page 150: Channel List Updates
Satellite radio Once the update has been completed, the sat- Displaying information ellite radio basic menu appears. The channel last selected will be played if it is still available. Sound settings Information on sound settings ( page 175). To select Info in the radio menu bar: turn and press the controller.
Page 151: Media
Activating media mode Media Register Your multimedia system equipment Media Interface 1 Media Interface 2 These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment of your multi- Bluetooth Audio media system, as available at the time of going If playable music files are found, they will be to press.
Page 152: Switching On Automatically
Audio/video mode In media mode, slide 6 the controller. Notes on audio/video mode The media menu bar is shown. Permissible data carriers To select Devices: turn and press the con- troller. CD-R, CD-A and CD-RW The available media sources will be shown. DVD-R, DVD-V and DVD-RW The # dot indicates the current setting.
Page 153: Copyright
Audio/video mode You should observe the following when assign- Only use tracks with a bit rate of at least ing track names: 128 kbit/s and a sampling rate of at least 44.1 kHz. Lower rates can cause a noticeable track names must have at least one charac- deterioration in quality.
Page 154: Connecting Usb Devices
Audio/video mode The multimedia system is able to play back Graphic time display audio CDs in multichannel audio format. Cover view (if available) Inserting and removing a disc from Inserting and ejecting an SD memory the single CD/DVD drive card Before inserting or removing a CD/DVD, ensure Important safety notes that the cup holder is empty.
Page 155: Playback Options
Audio/video mode Playing similar tracks Connect the USB device to the USB port. If the corresponding media display is visible, To select Play More Like This: turn and the medium is played and the files are loaded press the controller. in the background.
Page 156: Selecting A Track
Audio/video mode Skip to time When renaming files and folders a menu appears. The characters are entered using the To select Skip to Time: turn and press the controller ( page 30). controller. To select Delete All Media Files: turn A menu appears.
Page 157: Gracenote ® Media Database
Audio/video mode Selecting by skipping to a track ® Gracenote Media Database To skip forwards or backwards to a track: turn General notes or briefly slide 9 or 8 the controller in the media basic display. This function is available in audio CD mode. ®...
Page 158: Media Search
Media search Artists Media search Albums General notes Track Genres The multimedia system plays back files from the following data media: Year Composers Disc (CD/DVD Audio) Videos Memory card Photos Media Register Podcasts USB storage device Audiobooks ® Apple devices (folder, year and photos are not available) The categories are available as soon as the The categories are displayed according to the...
Page 159: Keyword Search
Media search Selecting by cover Keyword search To select Select By Cover in the category To select Keyword Search in the category list: turn and press the controller. list: turn and press the controller. A menu with cover views appears. The input field appears.
Page 160: Media Register
Media Register Media Register basic display Select a track. The basic display appears and playback Main function bar starts. Display for the active data medium Media menu bar Track display on the disc Media Register Track number and number of tracks in the track list General notes Numerical time display...
Page 161 Media Register To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the con- Media Files is filled in. All subsequent troller. entries have a checkmark O beside them. To select Options: turn and press the con- Select a folder. A checkmark O next to the folder entry high- troller.
Page 162: Deleting All Files
To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the con- troller. Deleting all files To select Options: turn and press the con- troller. In order to prevent malfunctions, do not use COMAND during this time. Select Manage Media Register. Select Rename / Delete Files.
Page 163: Tion
Media Register Selecting a playback mode To select Yes: turn and press the controller. Please Wait... message appears. The The following options are available: Data Deleted message then appears. All files are deleted. Normal Track Sequence: the tracks are played in the normal order (e.g. track 1, 2, 3 etc.).
Page 164: Bluetooth ® Audio Mode
Bluetooth device list ® ® Bluetooth audio mode requires a Bluetooth page 162) capable audio device. Mercedes-Benz recommends authorizing a ® Check your Bluetooth audio device for the fol- ® mobile phone in Bluetooth telephony lowing (see the manufacturer's operating page 98).
Page 165: Bluetooth
® Bluetooth audio mode Option 2: Secure Simple Pairing You can find information on this in the "Authorizing (connecting) a mobile phone" section ( page 98). After successful authorization, the Blue- ® tooth audio device is connected and starts playing. ®...
Page 166: Displaying Details
® connecting Bluetooth -capable mobile phones neous search for mobile phones can be found on the Internet at http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect. When searching for a mobile phone or a new ® Bluetooth audio device, the connection to an ®...
Page 167: Tooth ® Audio Device Has Been Stopped
® Bluetooth audio mode De-authorizing (deregistering) a Blue- ® Switching to Bluetooth audio ® tooth audio device To call up the media menu: press the Õ button. ® To select a Bluetooth audio device from the The last media source you have set is dis- ®...
Page 168: Selecting A Track
® Bluetooth audio mode There is also no music search option available ® with Bluetooth audio. Selecting playback options ® If the Bluetooth audio device supports the cor- responding function, the following options are available: Normal Track Sequence: the tracks are played in the normal order (e.g.
Page 169: Media Interface
For details and a list of supported devices, visit our website at http://www.mercedes-benz- mobile.com/. Then follow the instructions in the "Media Interface" section. Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) (for the USA) or Customer Relations at 1-800-387-0100 (for Canada).
Page 170: Playback Options
Operation with the Media Interface Fast forward/rewind With the media source active in the basic dis- play, slide 8 or 9 the controller and hold it until the desired position has been reached. Search function Selecting Search using media menu bar To select a category, e.g.
Page 171: Video Function
General notes Notes on discs Do not affix stickers or labels to the discs. They could peel off and damage COMAND. Stickers can cause the disc to bend, which can result in read errors and disc recognition problems. The drive is designed to accept discs which If playable video files are found, they will be correspond to the EN 60908 norm.
Page 172: Full-Screen Mode
Video DVD mode Control options DVD basic display There are four control menus available in video DVD mode. Most DVDs have their own control menu. The DVD is operated directly using the controller or DVD functions. Control menu and Operation function DVD's control Operation with the...
Page 173: Dvd's Control Menu
Video DVD mode Skip to time In order to manually adjust the brightness, con- trast and color, the dynamic image enhance- To select Skip to Time: turn and press the ment function must be switched off. controller. A menu appears. To select Brightness Contrast...
Page 174: Overview Of Dvd Functions
Video DVD mode Overview of DVD functions Video menu Activates DVD control menu Type of data medium Hides DVD functions Current title Shows the DVD basic display Shows the menu bars for the DVD basic dis- play Confirms entry in control menu Current scene Navigates DVD lists Track time...
Page 175: Displaying Pictures
Picture viewer Press the controller. To skip forwards or back: in the video menu, The selected DVD scene is played. turn the controller. The next or previous scene in the film is skip- To hide DVD functions: select & using the ped to.
Page 176: Starting A Slide Show
Picture viewer You can search for pictures on other data Press the controller. media. The image menu appears. Searching for pictures on other data media To select Turn Clockwise: turn and press the controller. In the directory list, slide 8 the controller. The picture rotates 90 degrees.
Page 177: Sound
Sound settings Your multimedia system equipment Setting treble, mid-range and bass These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment of your multi- media system, as available at the time of going to press. Country-specific differences are pos- sible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here.
Page 178: Balance/Fader
® Burmester surround sound system To activate the menu for balance and fader: Setting treble, mid-range and bass press the controller. To adjust the balance focus: slide 8 or 9 the controller. To adjust the fader focus: slide 6 or 5 the controller.
Page 179: Surround Sound
® Burmester surround sound system To activate the menu for balance and fader: press the controller. To adjust the balance focus: slide 8 or 9 the controller. To adjust the fader focus: slide 6 or 5 the controller. An image shows the sound focus set. To exit the menu: press the % button.
Page 180: Sirius Weather
Weather forecasts Depending on which scale has been selected, Your multimedia system equipment the weather map can display the following weather data with symbols: These operating instructions describe all the rain radar standard and optional equipment of your multi- media system, as available at the time of going storm characteristics to press.
Page 181: Weather Forecast
Weather forecasts You see the following information: Displaying detailed information the date and time of the weather message received last information on the current weather (temper- ature, cloud coverage) and a forecast for the next three, six and twelve hours the current highest temperature and fore- casts the current lowest temperature and forecasts...
Page 182 Weather forecasts Option 1: selecting the area in the infor- The information chart shows the following infor- mation (if available): mation chart ski slopes/ski lifts To select Town in the information chart: turn snowboarding and nighttime opening and press the controller. snow conditions (e.g.
Page 183: Weather Map
Weather forecasts selected location. The data is supplied by the Weather map nearest weather station. Calling up the weather map Option 2: selecting the area in the weather map Call up the weather map ( page 181). Move the weather map so that the crosshair is over the desired area ( page 181).
Page 184 Weather forecasts Switching layers on the map on/off Menu item Tropical Storm Tracking Shows the direction and speed of propagation (track) of a tropical storm in all map scales with information on times and intensity. Menu item Winds shows the wind direction and wind speed in map scale of 5 mi (5 km).
Page 185 Weather forecasts Displaying weather fronts: Displaying storm tracking information: Activate the Atmospheric Pressure display Activate the Tropical Storm Tracking dis- level ( page 182). play level ( page 182). If weather data is available, the weather map If weather data is available, the weather map will then display the weather fronts.
Page 186: Legend
Weather forecasts Region of origin category Precipita- Color scale tion type Atlantic, North Name of tropical storm and South Pacific Rain Eleven shades from light (light (Tropical Storm) Oceans green) to heavy (red) Atlantic, North Name of tropical storm Mixed Light (light violet) to heavy (vio- and South Pacific let)
Page 187: Storm Overview
Weather forecasts Activating/deactivating the display of areas in Showing storm details: red: Select Details. Display the menu on the weather map You see detailed information about the selec- page 181). ted storm. To select View: turn and press the controller. Showing detailed information (if available): The list of display levels appears.

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