Page 1 COMAND Operating Instructions É2055842908/ËÍ 2055842908 Order no. P205 0355 13 Part no. 205 584 29 08 Edition A-2017...
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: Table Of Contents
Setting up an Internet connection (Canada) ..........120 Vehicle functions ........ 43 Establishing/ending the connection ..123 Mercedes-Benz Apps ......124 Your multimedia system equipment ..43 Important safety notes ......43 Web browser ........124 Vehicle settings ........43 360°...
Page 5 Contents Calling up sound settings ....132 Mute function ........133 Displaying information ......133 Satellite radio ........133 Media ..........138 Your multimedia system equipment ..138 Activating media mode ......138 Audio/video mode ....... 139 Media search ........144 Media Register ........
Page 6 Storing a phone number as a Displaying images ......45 speed dial number ......106 Opening the camera cover for Voice tags ........106 cleaning (COMAND) ......46 Address entry menu Settings ........... 46 Navigation ........56 Switching on/off ......45 Adjusting the volume COMAND .........
Page 7: Index
Starting playback if the Blue- Setting the air distribution ® audio device has been tooth (COMAND) ........47 stopped ......... 153 Setting the airflow (COMAND) ..47 Telephony ........91 Setting the climate mode Telephony notes ......90 (COMAND) ........48 ® Burmester...
Page 8 Date format, setting ......36 gram ..........49 Day design, setting ......34 Displaying engine data ..... 50 Delayed switch-off time Displaying vehicle data ....50 Setting (COMAND) ......45 Setting options ........ 50 Deleting Call lists ......... 111 Destination E-mail Saving to an SD card .......
Page 9 Index EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature Interior lighting Activating/deactivating Setting the delayed switch-off (COMAND) ........44 time (COMAND) ....... 45 Intermediate destinations Entering the city ........56 Exterior mirror Entering ........... 64 Internet Activating/deactivating the auto- Conditions for access ....119 matic folding mirror function Creating favorites ......
Page 10 ..........95 Updating .......... 86 Enabling for Internet access ..120 Map functions ........81 Monitor Media Interface see COMAND display Basic display ........154 Playback options ......156 Copyright ........140 Search ........... 155 Stop and playback function ... 143 Selecting a music file .....
Page 11 Entering a destination using geo- coordinates ........66 Switching off ........28 Entering a destination using North orientation (navigation) ... 82 Mercedes-Benz Apps ....... 66 Entering a destination using the map ..........63 Off-road ..........76 Entering a point of interest ....61...
Page 12 Activating/deactivating ....41 Switching object detection POI (navigation) on/off ..........46 Calling up the menu ......61 Switching on/off (COMAND) ... 46 Category .......... 61 Receiving vCards ....... 108 Defining the position for the POI Redialing (telephone) ......96 search ..........62 Reducing the volume Entering ...........
Page 13 Sound settings ....... 163 Short message Telephone see Text messages (SMS) SIRIUS weather display Accepting a call (COMAND) ..... 96 5-day forecast ........ 166 Adding a call ........97 Adjusting the volume for calls ..28 Daily forecast ......... 166...
Page 14 Reconnecting a mobile phone Calling up quick access for audio automatically ........94 and telephone ........23 Rejecting a call (COMAND) ....96 Changing the input language for Safety notes ........90 handwriting recognition ....26 Sending DTMF tones ......98 Changing the station/music Setting up a speed dial ....
Page 15 Trunk lid opening height restric- Activating/deactivating display tion levels ..........170 Activating/deactivating Calling up ........169 (COMAND) ........45 Legend ........... 172 Moving ........... 169 Showing/hiding the menu ..... 169 Updating the digital map ....86 Storm overview ......173 USB audio mode Storm watch areas ......
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) every 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: Data Stored In The Vehicle
Further information on protection ambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature against theft can be obtained from an author- This data is of an exclusively technical nature ized Mercedes-Benz Center. and can be used to: assist in detecting and rectifying faults and defects Qualified specialist workshop analyze vehicle functions, e.g.
Page 18 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 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 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: Overview
Messaging functions (text messages, off completely. email) Address book Overview Internet browser Mercedes-Benz Apps with online search, Facebook, stock prices, news and much more Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website WiFi interface for the connection of a smartphone to the multimedia system SIRIUS Weather...
Page 22: Buttons And Controller
Overview Avoid using alcoholic thinners, gasoline or abra- sive cleaning agents. These could damage the display surface. 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...
Page 23: Back Button
Overview For Mercedes-AMG vehicles with a switchable AMG Performance exhaust system: Turning: adjusts the volume Pressing: switches the multimedia system on/off Adjusts the volume of the AMG sports exhaust system (see the vehicle Oper- ator's Manual) Back button Touchpad You can use the % button to exit a menu or to Multimedia system with touchpad: alternatively, call up the basic display of the current operating you can use the touchpad to select and enter...
Page 24: Touchpad
Touchpad Touchpad Press and hold: Scrolls quickly through all lists Touchpad overview In the Radio/Media menu: selects Do not use any sharp objects on the touch- a station, audio track or video pad. This could damage the touchpad. scene using rapid scrolling In the Telephone menu: starts...
Page 25: Touchpad
Touchpad Confirming a selection enter destinations in the navigation system save entries Further information on operating the touchpad page 23). Switching the touchpad on/off Press the Ø button. The vehicle menu is displayed. To select System Settings: slide 6, turn and press the controller.
Page 26 Touchpad Hiding the quick access for audio and Moving the map telephone Use one finger to press the touch-sensitive surface until you reach the pressure point. Use two fingers to touch the touch-sensitive The crosshair is shown. surface. Swipe your fingers down. Quick access is hidden.
Page 27: Entering Characters
Touchpad Zooming out of the map To exit the menu To return to handwriting recognition Touch the touch-sensitive surface with two To use the phone book or text templates fingers, spaced far apart. To change the input line or the position of Glide your fingers towards each other.
Page 28: Handwriting Recognition
Touchpad Character suggestions Moving the cursor within the input line To select a character suggestion: turn the controller. The selected character is entered instead of the automatically recognized character. Char- acter entry can be continued. Inserting a space Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers or characters has been selected.
Page 29: Basic Functions
Basic functions Switching between the controller and Call up quick access during a call ( page 23). the touchpad as input device To select characters: glide your finger to the left or right and press. Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers or Every character selected will be transmitted characters has been selected.
Page 30 Basic functions Adjusting the volume for phone calls Basic menu displays You can adjust the volume for hands-free mode during a telephone call. Turn the thumbwheel to the right of the con- troller. Press the W or X button on the multi- function steering wheel.
Page 31: Character Entry (Telephony)
Character entry (telephony) To select a character: turn and press the Selecting the operating mode for a controller. main function The character selected in character bar ; is You can select the available operating modes for entered into telephone number input line :. the main functions, e.g.
Page 32 Character entry (navigation) To change the country setting of the char- Entering characters using the charac- acter bar: to switch to the bottom line of the ter bar character bar: slide 6 the controller. To select B, turn and press the controller. The available languages are displayed.
Page 33: Character Entry (Navigation)
Character entry (navigation) To change the character bar language: To confirm an entry: slide 6 and turn the slide 6 and turn the controller, then press it controller, then press it after selecting¬. after selecting B. A menu appears. Slide 5 the controller repeatedly until the To select the language: turn and press the character bar disappears.
Page 34: Adding Favorites
Favorites An example is the address entry ( page 56). To do so use the following functions: With one finger, draw the desired character, Displaying and selecting favorites e.g. the letter B, on the touch-sensitive sur- page 32) face. Adding favorites ( page 32) In the list (e.g.
Page 35: Favorites
Favorites A phone number from the phone book is used as To show the menu bar: slide 6 the con- an example. troller. To select Delete: turn and press the control- Call up the phone book ( page 100). ler. Search for the contact and display the phone To select Yes: turn and press the controller.
Page 36: Your Multimedia System Equipment
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 37: Time Settings
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 38: 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 39: Text Reader Settings
WiFi Text reader settings WiFi Overview Press the Ø button. Establishing a WiFi connection between the mul- timedia system and a WiFi-enabled device, such Press Vehicle in the main function bar. as a tablet computer or smartphone, requires The vehicle menu is displayed. the following: To select System...
Page 40 WiFi To select Vehicle from the main function bar: Select the vehicle from the device to be con- turn and press the controller. nected. The vehicle is displayed with the SSID MB WLAN XXXXX. To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the con- Enter the security key that appears on the troller.
Page 41: Bluetooth ® Settings
Setting the system language Select System Settings. To select System Settings: slide 6, turn System Settings menu is displayed. and press the controller. A menu appears. Select WiFi. The WiFi menu appears. To select Activate Bluetooth: turn and press the controller. Select Change SSID.
Page 42: Calling Up And Editing The Favorites Function
Calling up the Favorites function via the sys- tem menu You can obtain further information on data import and export from an authorized Press the Ø button. Mercedes-Benz Center. Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed.
Page 43: Importing/Exporting Data
PIN. If you To enter the 4-digit PIN and select ¬: turn have forgotten your PIN, an authorized and press the controller. Mercedes-Benz Center can deactivate your PIN protection is deactivated. PIN protection for you. Alternatively, you can To select...
Page 44: Reset Function
Personal music files in the MEDIA REGISTER cannot be saved and imported again using this function. Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data. Reset function You can reset the multimedia system to the fac- tory settings. This includes the deletion of all of your personal data on the multimedia system.
Page 45: Your Multimedia System Equipment
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 46 Vehicle settings Call up Vehicle Settings page 43). You can find further information on seat belt adjustment in the vehicle Operator's Manual. To select Ambient Light: Display: turn and press the controller. The function switches on or off, depending on the previous setting.
Page 47: 360° Camera
360° camera Call up Vehicle Settings page 43). Call up Vehicle Settings page 43). To select Automatic Locking: turn and To select Trunk Opening-height press the controller. Restriction: turn and press the controller. The function switches on or off, depending on The function switches on or off, depending on the previous setting.
Page 48: Rear View Camera
Rear view camera Switching the display on automatically vering or parking, make sure that there are no persons, animals or objects in the area in which You can automatically switch the 360° Cam- you are maneuvering. era display using reverse gear ( page 46).
Page 49: Climate Control Settings
Climate control settings Opening the camera cover for clean- Calls up the climate control menu, displays the current cooling and climate mode set- ting To select Open Camera Cover in the rear Adjusts temperature and air distribution on view camera menu: turn and press the con- the right and displays the current setting troller.
Page 50 Climate control settings interior. Further information (see the vehicle Calling up the climate control menu Operator's Manual). Call up the climate control menu ( page 48). To select Freshener: turn and press the controller. The setting element is active. To start/stop the perfume atomizer: press the controller.
Page 51: Dynamic Select
DYNAMIC SELECT Call up the climate control menu ( page 48). Deactivating the cooling with air dehumidi- fication function reduces fuel consumption. To select Pre-entry Climate Ctrl. at Departure Time: turn and press the control- ler. Synchronizing the climate control set- A rotary menu appears.
Page 52: Configuration Via The Dynamic Select Switch
DYNAMIC SELECT Transmission Wheel angle Sports exhaust system Overrun mode animation ® Electronic Stability Program ESP The G-force display is not available in all of the drive programs. There may be fewer settings or set values, or none, depending on your vehicle's equipment. Daytime or night-time view is shown depending on the automatic light sensor.
Page 53: Dynamic Select
DYNAMIC SELECT You can make the following settings for the sus- Sport pension: Sport + Comfort Sport You can make the following settings for the sus- pension: Sport + Comfort You can make the following settings for the Sport steering: Sport + Comfort Sport...
Page 54: 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 55: Basic Settings
Basic settings entering POIs in the vicinity of a city or via a To show (route guidance active): when the name search map is shown, slide 6 the controller. editing entries Other entries are possible, such as entering Swipe down the touchpad with one finger. points of interest in the vicinity of the destina- is highlighted.
Page 56: Setting Route Options
Basic settings To switch to navigation mode: press the If desired, you can have the multimedia sys- tem calculate alternative routes even during Ø button. route guidance ( page 75). If no route guidance is active, select If route guidance is active, first slide 6 the controller and show the menu.
Page 57: Car Pool Lanes
Basic settings Gas on Function activated: once the reserve fuel tank level is Reserve reached, a message appears to help you start a gas station search. Atten‐ Function activated: if ATTEN- tion TION ASSIST displays a warn- Assist ing in the multifunction display, a message appears in the mul- timedia system display when you drive onto a highway.
Page 58 Destination entry If route guidance is active, first slide 6 the If route guidance is active, first slide 6 the controller and show the menu. controller and show the menu. Select Route Settings. Select Address Entry. Select Avoid Options. Select Use Carpool Lanes.
Page 59: Destination Entry
Destination entry Entering additional address data You can enter additional address data: State/province You can use Last Used to select the last selected state (USA) or province (Canada). You can also select Mexico and The Bahamas. ZIP code Entering a ZIP code will delete a previously entered city.
Page 60: Free Destination Search
Destination entry As a contact: select As New Contact. The route is calculated using the digital map data. The calculation time depends on the Select Classified, Home or Work. distance from the destination, for example. Enter a surname and first name ( page 29).
Page 61: Selecting Search Options
Destination entry To switch to navigation mode: press the Exact hits are shown at the very top of the list. Hits are listed alphabetically. The search term Ø button. that you entered is highlighted in orange in the If no route guidance is active, select Desti‐...
Page 62: Online Search
Destination entry Selecting a state/province Selecting a destination from the list of last destinations To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. If no route guidance is active, select Desti‐ nation. If route guidance is active, first slide 6 the controller and show the menu.
Page 63: Category
Destination entry To switch to navigation mode: press the Selecting a destination from POIs Ø button. Calling up the POI menu If no route guidance is active, select Desti‐ nation. To switch to navigation mode: press the If route guidance is active, first slide 6 the Ø...
Page 64: Current Position
Search By Phone Number: turn and press the control- ler. The search for POIs starts. All POIs with a telephone number can be selected. Mercedes-Benz Ser‐ To select Mercedes-Benz Service: turn and press the controller. vice The search for POIs starts.
Page 65 Destination entry Select a point of interest ( page 62). 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 66: Entering
Memory Card page 69). Creating intermediate destinations Enter a destination from Mercedes- To switch to navigation mode: press the Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps Ø button. page 66). If no route guidance is active, select Desti‐ nation. Geo-coordi‐ Enter a destination using...
Page 67 Destination entry To call up a map: select by turning and To select an intermediate destination in the intermediate destinations menu: turn and pressing the controller. press the controller. You can move the map and select the desti- A menu appears. nation.
Page 68: Coordinates
Select Mercedes-Benz Apps. An input field appears. The list of Mercedes-Benz Apps appears. Enter a file name in the input field. Press confirm. The route is saved to the SD memory card. Using geo-coordinates Searching for a gas station when the...
Page 69: Personal Pois And Routes
Personal POIs are filed in categories: Not Classified Alert when approaching Standard entry for personal POIs Mercedes-Benz Apps Personal POIs (destinations, routes) that you have imported via the online functions. Categories which you have created yourself, e.g. on your PC Personal routes are not categorized.
Page 70: Saving
Mercedes-Benz Apps Not Classified category on the SD card and also stored in the "Last destinations" You can use Mercedes-Benz Apps (e.g. Down- memory ( page 81). load POI, Local Search) to import destinations to If the "Move map" function is selected the navigation system.
Page 71: Selecting And Editing
Personal POIs and routes Editing Selecting and editing personal POIs and routes Selecting The example shows a personal route. Select personal POI or personal route page 69). The example shows a personal POI. To explore a personal POI or personal route: turn and press the controller to select Insert the SD memory card ( page 141).
Page 72: Route Guidance
Route guidance into consideration. Therefore, the outward If route guidance is active, first slide 6 the and return routes may differ from each other. controller and show the menu. To start route guidance: turn and press the Select Memory Card. controller to select Start.
Page 73: Route Guidance
Route guidance multimedia system automatically calculates a The multimedia system announces the immi- new route to the destination. nent change of direction. If the digital map contains the corresponding The display is now split into two sectors. The information, the following applies: map is shown on the left side of the display, and a detailed image of the intersection or a 3D During route guidance, the multimedia sys-...
Page 74: Lane Recommendations
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 75 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 76: Canceling/Continuing Route Guid Ance
Route guidance Switching navigation announcements Route information on/off Destination information To switch off navigation announcements: during a navigation announcement, press the thumbwheel to the right of the controller. Press the 8 button on the multifunction steering wheel during a navigation message. Spoken driving recommendations have been deactivated.
Page 77: Alternative Route
Route guidance Taking an alternative route Select Route List. The route list shows the next change of direc- tion and the immediate distances from the current vehicle position. To display additional route sections: turn the controller. The position of the change of direction that belongs to the respective route section is indicated on the map with a cross.
Page 78: Real-Time Traffic Reports
Real-time traffic reports Select Detour. points to the off-road destination. You hear the announcement: "Please follow the arrow on the To specify the start of the traffic jam sec- display". As the vehicle approaches the desti- tion: select Beginning. nation, you will see a display to this effect. The next possible traffic jam section starting point is marked.
Page 79: Real-Time Traffic Reports
Real-time traffic reports tem. Received traffic reports are displayed on Slow-moving traffic (orange line along the the map either as text or as symbols. affected route) Traffic jam (red line along the affected route) Real-time traffic reports on the map Displaying real-time traffic reports Starting a search for traffic reports The multimedia system can show certain traffic...
Page 80: Real-Time Traffic Report
Real-time traffic reports To select Traffic Symbol Information: If there are no reports for the route or the func- turn and press the controller. tion is not supported in the selected language: The map appears and shows the available Messages On Route menu item is gray and traffic information as icons.
Page 81: Storing Destinations
Storing destinations To select the road, area or region: turn the Select Read Out All Messages on Route. The multimedia system reads out the reports controller and press to confirm. in sequential order. The traffic report is displayed ( page 78). There may be several traffic reports for the If there are no reports for the route, the Read...
Page 82 Storing destinations Requirements: the SD card has the FAT data Select or No. system format (e.g. FAT32). If you select Yes, a list showing both destina- tion addresses appears. To select the destination address: turn and Storing the destination in the address press the controller.
Page 83: Map Functions
Map functions Move the map to the desired position Slide 9 the controller. page 53). A menu appears. To show the menu: press the controller. To select Delete Delete All: turn and press the controller. To select Position: turn and press the con- A prompt appears.
Page 84 Map functions Selecting map orientation Change Explanation map direc- tion North Up 0 The map view is displayed so that north is always up. ¤ The map view is aligned to Heading Up the direction of travel. The direction of travel is always at the top;...
Page 85: Rotating The 3D Map
Information about new versions of the latitude, elevation and number of satellites digital map can be obtained from an author- received. ized Mercedes-Benz Center. The elevation shown may deviate from the actual elevation. Rotating the 3D map Turn and press the controller.
Page 86: Avoiding An Area
Map functions Elevation model Select 3D Map Rotation. Turn the controller to change to the 3D map The map uses elevation modeling to show a perspective. realistic illustration. Additional functions: Moving the map ( page 53) Avoiding an area General notes Map display The multimedia system enables you to avoid Displaying the navigation map...
Page 87 Map functions Select Avoid New Area. To select : turn and press the control- A menu appears. ler. Select Address Entry. Select Route Settings. If you select Map, the map with crosshair Select Avoid Options. appears. Select Avoid Area. When you have selected Address Entry A list appears.
Page 88: Updating
No. map can be obtained from an authorized After selecting Yes, all areas are deleted. Mercedes-Benz Center. You can have the digital map updated there using a data medium, or you can update it yourself. For North American countries, it is possible to...
Page 89: Navigation Functions
Navigation functions starter battery has insufficient power, the mul- Calling up the compass display timedia system may switch off automatically. This protects the battery. In order to prevent this, a suitable power supply to the vehicle must be maintained. Navigation functions Calling up the navigation system menu To switch to navigation mode: press the...
Page 90 Problems with the navigation system You will then see maps with the current vehi- Select Ì. cle position and the vicinity of the destination The route will be flown along from a helicopter in different scales, these are automatically perspective. displayed one after another.
Page 91: Problems With The Navigation System
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 92: 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.com/connect. Or call the Mercedes-Benz Service Center at Important safety notes 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) for the USA or at 1-800-387-0100 for Canada. WARNING If you operate mobile communication equip- ®...
Page 93: Telephone Menu
Connecting/disconnecting a mobile phone using the 6 or ~ button on the multi- Symbol ; shows the current signal strength of function steering wheel the mobile phone network. If all bars are filled, you have optimum reception. using the Voice Control System (see the sep- arate operating instructions) If the bars are not filled, you have very poor reception or no reception at all.
Page 94: Searching For A Mobile Phone
(disconnected) In the USA, you can get in touch with the page 95). Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372). In Canada, you can get in touch with the Cus- Searching for a mobile phone tomer Relations Center on 1-800-387-0100.
Page 95 Connecting/disconnecting a mobile phone The code is the same To select Connect Device: turn and press the controller. Multimedia system:select Yes. The device list is displayed. Mobile phone: confirm the code. Depending To select Search for Phones: turn and on the mobile phone used, you may have to press the controller.
Page 96: Establishing The Connection From The Mobile Phone
Connecting/disconnecting a mobile phone To ensure an optimum language quality, you can ® tem and for the PBAP and MAP Bluetooth set the mobile phone's transmission and recep- profiles. The prompt to confirm may take up tion volume ( page 95). to two minutes to be displayed.
Page 97: Reception And Transmission Volume
To call up the telephone menu: press the possible settings for your mobile phone, visit % button. http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect. 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 98: Using The Telephone
Using the telephone To select Reception Volume Transmis‐ Further information about ending a call sion Volume: turn and press the controller. page 99). To select a volume setting: turn the controller. Using the touchpad To accept changes: press the controller. To call up the telephone menu: press the Incorrect settings may have an impact on % button.
Page 99: Using The Telephone
Using the telephone To select Calls Received Calls Dialed: Functions available during a call turn and press the controller. The relevant list is displayed. Overview To select an entry and make a call: turn and press the controller. Selecting and placing a call using the multifunc- tion steering wheel;...
Page 100: Sending Dtmf Tones
Using the telephone Using the telephone menu ( page 96) Calls with several participants Using redial ( page 96) Switching between calls (call waiting) Using the call lists ( page 96) Using the phone book ( page 97) via speed dial ( page 97) Switches the microphone on/off This function is available in the telephone menu...
Page 101: Mobile Phone Voice Recognition
Mobile phone voice recognition Rejecting mobile phone (see the manufacturer's operating instructions). To select = Reject: turn and press the controller. Press ~ on the multifunction steering wheel. The behavior after the call is rejected depends on your mobile phone and mobile phone net- work provider.
Page 102: Phone Book
Phone book Phone book You can also call up the phone book with the multifunction steering wheel (see the vehicle Introduction Operator's Manual). The phone book displays the contacts from the address book which have a phone number. Symbol overview The phone book of the mobile phone is auto- matically displayed in the multimedia system Sym-...
Page 103: Phone Book
Phone book names are identical. The next different char- Displaying the details of a contact acter are offered for selection. Select the characters of the contact you are searching for one by one, pressing and con- firming with the controller each time. To select ¬: turn and press the controller.
Page 104: Adding Information To A Contact
Phone book Canceling the overwriting of an entry To select Continue: turn and press the con- troller. To select No: turn and press the controller. The input menu with input lines is displayed. The process is canceled. Enter characters using the controller page 29) or the touchpad ( page 25).
Page 105: Address Book
Address book Closing the phone book Calling up the address book To select & from the character bar: turn the controller and press to confirm. Press the % button. Address book Introduction Always pay attention to traffic conditions. To call up the telephone menu: press the Familiarize yourself with the address book func- % button.
Page 106: Displaying Contact Details
Address book Select the characters of the contact you are Enter characters using the controller searching for one by one, pressing and con- page 29) or the touchpad ( page 25). firming with the controller each time. To save the surname and first name: select To complete the search: slide 5 the con- ¬.
Page 107: Adding Information To A Contact
Address book Adding information to a contact Sending text messages Call up the address book ( page 103). Call up the address book ( page 103). To select a contact: turn and press the con- To select a contact: turn and press the con- troller.
Page 108: Changing The Category Of An Entry
Address book To select Assign Speed Dial Preset: turn Editing a contact and press the controller. To select a memory position for the speed dial: turn and press the controller. The phone number has been saved as a speed dial. Voice tags Introduction You can enter voice tags via the Voice Control...
Page 109: Automatically Importing Contacts From The Phone
Address book To select Voice Tag: turn and press the con- To select : turn and press the control- troller. ler. To select Listen: turn and press the control- To select Automatically Import Con‐ ler. tacts from Phone: turn and press the con- You hear the voice tag.
Page 110: Importing Contacts
Address book Importing contacts The multimedia system supports vCards in versions 2.1 and 3.0. Information and requirements To switch to the menu bar in the telephone menu or the address book: slide 6 the con- Contacts can be imported as vCards (vcf files). A troller.
Page 111: Call Lists
Call lists Received vCards are identified by the ® telephone number as a new contact in the symbol in the address book. address book or add it to an existing contact page 110). If you switch to another main function, e.g. navigation, while receiving vCards, the recep- If you connect a different mobile phone to tion of vCards will be terminated.
Page 112: Book
Call lists Select a number category, e.g. Home. Displaying details from a list entry Select a telephone category, e.g. Mobile Abbreviated list entries can also be shown in full. Phone. To call up the telephone menu: press the The selected category is marked with #. % button.
Page 113: Speed Dial Lists
Speed dial lists Overwriting an entry To select Call Lists: turn and press the controller. To select Yes: turn and press the controller. Select Speed Dial Preset List. A list of the existing five numbers is displayed. The speed dial list is displayed. To select the number to be overwritten from To highlight a memory position for the speed the list: turn the controller and press to con-...
Page 114: Calling Up The Settings Menu
Internet at http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect. The multimedia system displays the 100 newest text messages and e-mails. Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance The ú symbol is displayed when the mobile Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes phone's message memory is full. The symbol is (1-800-367-6372) (for the USA) or Customer no longer displayed if you delete messages on Relations at 1-800-387-0100 (for Canada).
Page 115: Messages (Text Messages And E-Mails)
Messages (text messages and e-mails) Deactivating the e-mail function All the messages are displayed. New Messages Call up the settings menu for messages Only the messages that are new on the page 112). mobile phone are displayed. You can also To select E-Mail Off: turn and press the...
Page 116: Inbox
Messages (text messages and e-mails) This function is not supported by all mobile To call up the telephone menu: press the phones. % button. To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the con- troller. Reading messages To select 1: turn and press the controller. The message menu is displayed.
Page 117: Displaying Details
Messages (text messages and e-mails) To cancel the read-aloud function: press the Writing text messages 8 button. Writing a new text message Press the controller, select Cancel Read- Aloud Function and press the controller again. You can set the language ( page 39) and the speed ( page 37) of the read-aloud function.
Page 118: Forwarding
Messages (text messages and e-mails) Answering a text message To insert an e-mail address from the address book: select Æ. Observe the requirements for the message func- The contacts from the address book which tion ( page 112). have an e-mail address are displayed. Display the message ( page 114).
Page 119: Editing Text Templates
Messages (text messages and e-mails) troller ( page 29) and on handwriting recog- Text templates nition on the touchpad ( page 25). Using text templates To adopt changes to the text template, select ¬: turn and press the controller. The text template has been changed. Calling a text message sender Display the message ( page 114).
Page 120: Deleting
Messages (text messages and e-mails) Saving the sender of an e-mail Enter characters using the controller page 29) or the touchpad ( page 25). To call up the menu when an e-mail is dis- To finish the entry: select OK. played: press the controller.
Page 121: Your Multimedia System Equipment
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 122: Setting Up An Internet Connection
Start Search: turn and press the The driver is not permitted to call up websites controller. while driving and use of the Mercedes-Benz Mobile phones are displayed that: Apps is restricted. are connected to the multimedia system The availability of individual Mercedes-Benz fulfill the conditions for the Internet func- Apps may vary depending on the country.
Page 123: Setting Up An Internet Connection (Canada)
Setting up an Internet connection (Canada) Manually setting the access data of the If the connected mobile phone does not sup- ® port the named Bluetooth profile or the mobile phone network provider named USB classes, predefined ( page 121) or manual access data ( page 121) must be set.
Page 124: 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 125: Establishing/Ending The Connection
( page 125) To select Minutes, 10 Minutes calling up a Mercedes-Benz App Minutes: turn and press the controller. page 124) calling up a favorite establishing an Internet connection via a wire- Managing all Internet devices less networking device.
Page 126: Mercedes-Benz Apps
Web browser Connection status Mercedes-Benz Apps General notes To be able to use Mercedes-Benz Apps, you have to register and confirm the terms and condi- tions. Calling up Mercedes-Benz Apps Call up Internet functions ( page 123). To select Mercedes-Benz Apps: turn and press the controller.
Page 127: Menu Functions
Web browser Entering a web address Step Result Press the control- Opens the selected ler. item. Press %. Calls up the menu. Menu functions Call up Internet functions ( page 123). To select www: turn and press the controller. An input menu for the web address is dis- played.
Page 128: 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 129: Changing Settings
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 130: Creating Favorites
Web browser Deleting favorites Favorites Call up Internet functions ( page 123). Introduction To select the Internet Favorites menu: Favorites are frequently visited websites. turn and press the controller. The Favorites menu appears. Creating favorites Select the desired favorites. Select Delete. Adding a favorite in the menu A prompt appears.
Page 131: Radio
Overview 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 132: Setting The Waveband
Station Using the current station list Setting the waveband Button activation Press the $ button. A menu appears with a selection of Radio HD Radio Radio, Info on Radio Radio Station Presets. To select the required waveband: turn and press the controller. Using the main function bar The station list is available in HD FM radio In radio mode: slide 5 the controller.
Page 133: Deleting A Station
Station HD MW radio mode: Saving/deleting a station To select the HD AM Frequency option: turn and press the controller. Enter the frequency of the desired station in the entry field. Satellite radio mode: To select the SatRadio Channel option: turn and press the controller.
Page 134: Tagging Music Tracks
Calling up sound settings To select the required preset entry: turn the Deactivating controller. In radio mode: slide 6 the controller. Slide 9 the controller. To select Preset: turn and press the control- An additional menu appears. ler. To select the Move Highlighted Station/ To select Station Preset View:...
Page 135: Mute Function
These include environmental or topographical conditions as well as other factors beyond the control of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. This means Displaying information operation may not be possible in certain areas. These include:...
Page 136: Overview
Satellite radio Registering satellite radio Switching to satellite radio To show the main function bar: slide 5 the controller. To select Radio: turn and press the controller. The radio display appears. You will hear the last station played on the last waveband selected.
Page 137: Memory Functions
Satellite radio Selecting a channel via the satellite To call up the category list: select Cate‐ gory in the menu bar by turning and pressing radio station list the controller. The category list appears. To select a category: turn the controller and press to confirm.
Page 138: Presets Menu View
Satellite radio Saving a channel using the edit function: ously searches through all the channels. If a match is found with a saved message, you will In satellite radio mode, slide 6 the control- be informed. A window appears with the respec- ler.
Page 139: Channel List Updates
Satellite radio Select Select New Alerts. the artist of the track that is currently being A menu appears. played Select the desired team from a league, e.g. the current track college, NBA, NHL, NFL or MLB. To return to the radio display: select Info The alert function for the sports team is by sliding 6 and pressing the controller.
Page 140: Media
Activating media mode SD cards Your multimedia system equipment ® Devices with Bluetooth connection These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment of your multi- media system, as available at the time of going Button activation to press. Country-specific differences are pos- To call up the media menu: press the Õ...
Page 141: Audio/Video Mode
Audio/video mode Using the device list Handle discs only when the vehicle is station- ary. In media mode, slide 6 the controller. The media menu bar is shown. Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph To select Devices: turn and press the con- (approximately 50 km/h) your vehicle covers a troller.
Page 142: Copyright
Audio/video mode If MP3 or WMA files are stored in the root direc- WMA Pro tory itself, the root directory will also be treated 5.1 surround sound as a folder. Only use tracks with a bit rate of at least You should observe the following when assign- 128 kbit/s and a sampling rate of at least ing track names:...
Page 143: Menu Overview
Audio/video mode Discs with copy protection are not compatible Menu overview with the audio CD standard and therefore may not be able to be played. Playback problems may occur when playing copied discs. There may be playback problems if you play CDs that you have copied yourself with a storage capacity of more than 700 MB.
Page 144: Connecting Usb Devices
Audio/video mode no supported audio/video files, you will see a Further options for switching on: message to this effect. Using the main function bar ( page 138) Select the media source ( page 138). Using the device list ( page 139) Using the Õ...
Page 145: Gracenote ® Media Database
Audio/video mode Selecting an active partition Selecting a track To select Select Active Partition: turn Selecting using the current track list and press the controller. With the Select Active Partition option, To display the current track list: press the you can select a partition in the USB data controller in the basic display.
Page 146: Media Search
Media search logo in the bottom right-hand corner of certain Media Register audio displays. USB storage device If the audio CD does not contain any CD text ® Apple devices (folder, year and photos are information, the multimedia system can use the not available) ®...
Page 147: Media Search
Media search ® When connecting Apple devices, the cate- Searching by genre gories “Folder”, “Year” and “Photos” are not To select Genres in the category list: turn and available. press the controller. The multimedia system searches in all media sources. A selection list with Genre and media Searching by current track list sources appears.
Page 148: 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 149 Media Register 1. Selecting a data medium Media Files is filled in. All subsequent entries have a checkmark O beside them. Select a folder. A checkmark O next to the folder entry high- lights the selection. To select Continue: turn and press the con- troller.
Page 150: Media Register
In order to prevent malfunctions, do not use To select the media source: turn the control- COMAND during this time. ler and press to confirm. This function deletes all files from the Media To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the con- Register.
Page 151: Bluetooth ® Audio Mode
® Bluetooth audio mode To select Yes: turn and press the controller. The following options are available: Please Wait... message appears. The Normal Track Sequence: the tracks are Data Deleted message then appears. played in the normal order (e.g. track 1, 2, 3 All files are deleted.
Page 152: Device List
® in the Bluetooth device list ® Bluetooth audio player within range and page 150) already authorized Mercedes-Benz recommends authorizing a Newly detected mobile phone with Blue- ® mobile phone in Bluetooth telephony ® tooth audio mode in range page 93).
Page 153: Bluetooth
-capable mobile phones playing. can be found on the Internet at ® The Bluetooth audio device must support http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect. ® Bluetooth version 2.1 for connection via Secure Simple Pairing. The multimedia sys- tem creates a six-digit code which is dis- ®...
Page 154: Displaying Details
® Bluetooth audio mode To select Details: turn and press the con- For an automatic connection with the mul- troller. timedia system, the telephone must be within The following information concerning the range. selected mobile phone is shown: ® For most Bluetooth audio devices, the "auto- ®...
Page 155: Selecting A Track
® Bluetooth audio mode Track display on the disc Numerical time display Graphic time display Audio transmission status (depending on ® the Bluetooth audio device, also title name and artist) ® Switching to Bluetooth audio To call up the media menu: press the Õ button.
Page 156: Search Function
Operation with the Media Interface This is available as an optional function start- Increasing the volume in the multime- ing with AVRCP Version 1.3. dia system Slide 6 the controller. Selecting playback options To select : turn and press the control- ler.
Page 157: Operation With The Media Interface
The category list appears. http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect. Then follow the instructions in the "Media Inter- face" section. Overview Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance The following categories are listed: Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) (for the USA) or Customer Current Tracklist Relations at 1-800-387-0100 (for Canada).
Page 158 Video DVD mode Podcasts Video function Audiobooks The functions are available as soon as the entire media content has been read and ana- lyzed. If the same device is reconnected with unchanged media content, these functions are available more quickly. The audio books and podcasts categories are ®...
Page 159: Video Dvd Mode
The multimedia system is set to region Using the main function bar ( page 138) code 1 at the factory. This setting can be Using the device list ( page 139) changed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Using the Õ button ( page 138)
Page 160: Menu Options
Video DVD mode Skip to time DVD basic display To select Skip to Time: turn and press the controller. A menu appears. To set the time: turn the controller. To hide the menu: press the % button. Displaying the DVD functions To select Functions: turn and press the controller.
Page 161: Dvd's Control Menu
Video DVD mode In order to manually adjust the brightness, con- Video menu trast and color, the dynamic image enhance- ment function and the automatic daylight adjustment feature must be switched off. To select Brightness Contrast Color : turn and press the controller. A sliding menu appears.
Page 162: Pause Function
Video DVD mode Overview of DVD functions Press the controller. The selected DVD scene is played. To hide DVD functions: select & using the controller. Press the controller. The DVD functions menu is hidden. If there are functions such as Display camera perspectives on the DVD, these functions are shown in the DVD functions menu.
Page 163: Picture Viewer
Picture viewer It may also be possible to select the scene and Starting a slide show chapter from the functions stored on the DVD. While viewing a picture, press the controller. To skip forwards or back: in the video menu, The image menu appears.
Page 164 Picture viewer Closing the picture viewer Press the controller. The menu appears. To select Close Picture Viewer: turn and press the controller. The multimedia system returns to the last accessed media function.
Page 165: 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 166: Burmester ® Surround Sound System
® 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 167: 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 168: Your Multimedia System Equipment
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 169: Weather Forecasts
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 170 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 171: 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 169). Move the weather map so that the crosshair is over the desired area ( page 169).
Page 172 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 173 Weather forecasts Displaying weather fronts: Displaying storm tracking information: Activate the Atmospheric Pressure display Activate the Tropical Storm Tracking dis- level ( page 170). play level ( page 170). If weather data is available, the weather map If weather data is available, the weather map will then display the weather fronts.
Page 174: 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 (Hurricane Category Oceans green) to heavy (red) Displays hurricane cate- Mixed Light (light violet) to heavy (vio- gories 1 through 5 let) Northwestern...
Page 175: 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 169). 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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