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Mercedes-Benz COMMAND Operating Instructions Manual

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Order no. 6515 7965 13 Part no. 190 584 05 01 Edition A-2016
COMAND
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  • Page 1 COMAND Operating Instructions É1905840501$ËÍ 1905840501 Order no. 6515 7965 13 Part no. 190 584 05 01 Edition A-2016...
  • Page 2 Symbols Publication details In this Operator's Manual you will find the fol- Internet lowing symbols: Further information about Mercedes-Benz WARNING vehicles and about Daimler AG can be found Warning notes make you aware of dangers on the following websites: which could pose a threat to your health or http://www.mbusa.com (USA only)
  • Page 3 Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz First, familiarize yourself with your COMAND system. Read these operating instructions, particularly the safety and warning notes, before you drive off. This will help you to obtain the maximum pleasure from your COMAND system and to avoid endangering yourself and others.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Index ............4 Overview and operation ..... 19 Introduction ......... 14 System settings ........37 Vehicle functions ........ 49 Navigation ........... 57 Telephone .......... 111 Online and Internet functions ..147 Radio ..........167 Media ..........179 Sound ..........209 SIRIUS Weather ........
  • Page 6 Index Adjusting the volume COMAND ......... 30 Access data of the mobile phone Media source ........30 network provider Traffic announcements ....30 Deleting ......... 152 Alternative Route ........ 88 Editing ........... 152 Asterisk key Making entries ....... 151 see Favorites button Selecting ........

  • Page 7: Index

    Index De-authorizing (de-registering) a Car pool lanes ........62 device ..........198 Category list (music search) .... 188 Device list ........195 Displaying connection details ..118 Inserting ........183 Displaying details ......197 Notes on discs ....... 183 Entering the passcode ....116 Characters External authorization (audio Entering (navigation) ......
  • Page 8 SELECT controller ......54 Entering a point of interest ....69 Configuring individual drive pro- Entering using geo-coordinates ..77 gram ..........54 Entering using Mercedes-Benz Displaying engine data ..... 55 Apps ..........77 Displaying vehicle data ....55 General notes ........63 Setting options ........
  • Page 9 Index EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature Activating/deactivating Importing/exporting data ....46 (COMAND) ........50 Incident (traffic report) ....... 91 Entering the city ........64 Interior lighting Exterior mirror Setting the delayed switch-off Activating/deactivating the auto- time (COMAND) ....... 51 matic folding mirror function Intermediate destinations (COMAND) ........
  • Page 10 Building images ......101 Memory card Country-specific information ..101 see SD memory card Displaying the next intersection ..100 Mercedes-Benz Apps ......159 Elevation modeling ......101 Microphone, switching on/off ..121 Map heading up ....... 98 Mobile phone Map settings ........
  • Page 11 Ending the connection ....154 GPS reception ........58 Establishing a connection ....153 Important safety notes ....58 Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ..159 Info on navigation ......107 Manually setting the access data Lane recommendation ..... 85 of the mobile phone network pro- Map functions ........
  • Page 12 Index Settings for personal POIs ....78 Setting the waveband ....169 Phone book Sound settings (balance, bass, Adding a new contact ....125 treble) ..........172 Adding information to a contact ..125 Station list ........170 Calling up ........123 Storing stations ......
  • Page 13 Index Information chart ......216 Selecting a location for the Safety notes weather forecast ......217 Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..181 Switching on/off ......216 Using the telephone ....... 112 Weather map ......... 219 Satellite radio Sound Displaying information ....176 Switching on/off ......
  • Page 14 Index Call waiting ........122 Text messages (SMS) ....137 Calls with several participants ..121 Toggling ......... 121 Conference calls ......122 Using the telephone ....... 119 Connecting a mobile phone (gen- Writing e-mails ....... 142 eral information) ......114 Writing text messages ....
  • Page 15 Index Quick access for audio and tele- phone ..........29 Weather map (SIRIUS) Switching ......... 25 Activating/deactivating display Switching input line ......28 levels ..........220 Track Calling up ........219 Selecting (CD, DVD, MP3) ....186 Legend ........... 223 Traffic reports Moving ...........

  • Page 16: Introduction

    Introduction other road and traffic rules and regulations Operating safety narrow bridges Important safety notes COMAND can give incorrect navigation com- mands if the actual street/traffic situation WARNING does not correspond with the digital map's Modifications to electronic components, their data.

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Further information on pro- Changes or modifications not expressly tection against theft can be obtained from an approved by the party responsible for com- authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. pliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Qualified specialist workshop...

  • Page 18: General Information

    ("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and all lia- bility arising from the extraction of this infor- This vehicle is equipped with an event data mation by unauthorized Mercedes-Benz per- recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR sonnel. is to record data that will assist in under- standing how a vehicle’s systems performed...
  • Page 19 Introduction this website: http://www.mercedes- benz.com/opensource. Your COMAND equipment These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment of your COMAND system, as available at the time of going to print. Country-specific dif- ferences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here.
  • Page 21 Overview ..........20 Touchpad ..........25 Basic functions ........30 Character entry (telephony) ....32 Character entry (navigation) ....33 Favorites ..........35...
  • Page 22 Overview Overview Components COMAND display Touchpad Controller COMAND consists of: the display The COMAND display has 960 x 540 pixels. the single DVD drive the controller the touchpad (for COMAND with touchpad) ports in the center console (2 x USB, SD card slot) ®...

  • Page 23: Vehicle Functions

    Address book controlled switch-off feature. The brightness is automatically reduced if the temperature is Internet browser too high. The display may then temporarily Mercedes-Benz Apps with Google Local switch off completely. Search™, destination/route download, Facebook, Google Street View™, stock Overview...
  • Page 24 Overview The display must be switched off and have cooled down before you start cleaning. Clean the display screen, when necessary, with a commercially available microfiber cloth and cleaning agent for TFT and LCD displays. Do not apply pressure to the display surface when cleaning it, as this could cause irrever- sible damage to the display.

  • Page 25: Back Button

    Overview Buttons and controller Overview Back button Controller Favorites button Switches COMAND on or off ( page 30) and adjusts the volume ( page 30) Touchpad Back button select a destination on the map save entries You can use the % button to exit a menu or The controller can be: to call up the basic display of the current operating mode.
  • Page 26 Overview Other functions ( page 35). Press and hold: Scrolls quickly through all lists Touchpad In the Radio/Media menu: Alternatively, you can use the touchpad to selects a station, audio track or select and enter information ( page 25). video scene using rapid scrolling In the Telephone menu: starts...

  • Page 27: Operating The Touchpad

    Touchpad Switching the touchpad on/off Adjusts the volume Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed. Mute To select System Settings: slide 6 turn ó Switches on the Voice Control Sys- and press the controller. tem (see the separate operating A menu appears.

  • Page 28: Telephone

    Touchpad Operating the control for vehicle and Do not press your finger too hard on the sound settings touchpad. This could cause malfunctions. Use one finger to press the touch-sensitive surface until you reach the pressure point. A menu, an option or an application is star- ted.

  • Page 29: Touchpad

    Touchpad Touch the touch-sensitive surface again Handwriting recognition with one finger. Handwriting recognition overview Swipe your finger in any direction. The map is moved is the direction of move- ment. Zooming in on the map Active input line Enters a space ( page 28) Illustration of the touch-sensitive surface Deletes characters (...

  • Page 30: Character Suggestions

    Touchpad Switching the text reader function of Deleting characters the handwriting recognition on/off Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers or You can switch the text reader function of the characters has been selected. handwriting recognition on or off. Use your finger to touch the touch-sensi- Press Vehicle in the main function bar.

  • Page 31: Changing The Station/Music Track

    Touchpad Changing the input language for hand- To switch from handwriting recognition writing recognition on the touchpad to character entry using the controller: press the controller. Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers or Character entry using the controller is characters has been selected.

  • Page 32: Comand

    Basic functions Adjusting the volume for phone calls Basic functions You can adjust the volume for hands-free Switching COMAND on/off mode during a telephone call. Press the control knob on the center Turn the control knob on the center console to the right of the controller. console to the right of the controller.

  • Page 33: Basic Functions

    Basic functions To show the menu: slide 4 the con- troller. Select +: while route guidance is active, The menu for the selected functions show the menu and press the controller appears. Depending on the operation, the page 86). marking is shown in main function bar : or menu bar ;.

  • Page 34: Character Entry (Telephony)

    Character entry (telephony) Character entry (telephony) To select a character: turn and press the controller. The character selected in character bar ? Writing a text message is used as an example. is entered into text message input line =. Further information on writing a text message page 141).
  • Page 35 Character entry (navigation) The example shows the address entry Symbol Function page 64). Deletes a character/an entry To enter a character: turn, slide 6 or 5 and press the controller. 4, 5 Selects the input line Selected character : is entered in the 2, 3 Moves the cursor within the upper line.

  • Page 36: Character Entry (Navigation)

    Character entry (navigation) The example shows the character entry when Symbol Function you save a destination as a navigable contact è Switches to keyword search in the address book ( page 65). page 66) To select an input line: slide 6 and turn the controller, then press it after selecting 4, 5 Selects the input line...

  • Page 37: Favorites

    Favorites To select a character suggestion: turn Moving favorites ( page 36) the controller. Deleting favorites ( page 36) The selected character is used for the list display instead of the automatically recog- nized character. Character entry can be Displaying and selecting favorites continued.

  • Page 38: Deleting

    Favorites Call up the phone book ( page 123). To select Move: turn and press the control- ler. Search for the contact and display the To store the favorite in the desired phone number: ( page 124). order: turn and press the controller. To add a telephone number as a favorite If a favorite is stored over another favorite, at the desired position: press and hold...

  • Page 39: System Settings

    Your COMAND equipment ....38 Important safety notes ....... 38 Display settings ........38 Time settings ........39 Text reader settings ......41 Voice Control System settings ..41 WiFi ............41 ® Bluetooth settings ......44 Automatic volume adjustment ..44 Setting the system language .....

  • Page 40: Your Comand Equipment

    Display settings Press Vehicle in the main function bar. Your COMAND equipment The vehicle menu is displayed. To select System Settings: slide 6, These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment of turn and press the controller to confirm. your COMAND system, as available at the A menu appears.

  • Page 41: Time Settings

    Time settings Press Vehicle in the main function bar. Switching the display on/off The vehicle menu is displayed. Press Vehicle in the main function bar. To select Time: slide 6, turn and press The vehicle menu is displayed. the controller to confirm. To select Display Off: slide 6, turn and...

  • Page 42: Setting

    Time settings Automatic Time Settings function Setting Function is deactivated ª. Automatic The summer and Automatic is set for the summer time standard time are changeover, a prompt will appear asking automatically whether the automatic changeover should changed over. be maintained between summer and winter time.

  • Page 43: Text Reader Settings

    WiFi To select Voice Control: turn and press Abbreviation Meaning the controller. HH:MM (24 hrs) Hours : Minutes Select Help Window. (24 hour time for- You have switched the help window on O mat) or off ª. More information on the Voice Control Sys- HH:MM (AM/PM) Hours : Minutes tem is available in the separate operating...

  • Page 44: Activating

    WiFi Connecting a device via WPS PIN Activating WiFi Prerequisite: To select Vehicle from the main function bar: turn and press the controller. For this type of connection, the device to be connected must support "Connect using WPS To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the PIN".
  • Page 45 WiFi Prerequisite: Enter the security key that appears on the COMAND display for the device to be con- For this type of connection, the device to be nected. connected must support "Connect via push button". Confirm the entry. To select Vehicle from the main function bar: turn and press the controller.

  • Page 46: Bluetooth ® Settings

    Automatic volume adjustment ® Changing the name of the SSID Bluetooth technology is a standard for short-range wireless data transmissions up to approximately 10 meters. You can use Blue- ® tooth to connect your mobile phone to COMAND to, for example: use the hands-free system establish an Internet connection ®...

  • Page 47: Setting The System Language

    Calling up and editing the Favorites function Switching the automatic volume Calling up and editing the Favorites adjustment on/off function Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The Favorites function can, depending on the The vehicle menu is displayed. vehicle equipment, be called up as follows: To select System Settings: slide 6,...

  • Page 48: Importing/Exporting Data

    PIN. If another system or vehicle. you have forgotten your PIN, an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center can deactivate your make a backup copy (export data) and load PIN protection for you. Alternatively, you it again (import data).

  • Page 49: Reset Function

    If you select the process is canceled. Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data. Reset function You can reset COMAND to the factory set- tings. Amongst other things, this will delete all personal COMAND data.
  • Page 51 Your COMAND equipment ....50 Important safety notes ....... 50 Vehicle settings ........50 Rear view camera ........ 52 Climate control settings ..... 52 DYNAMIC SELECT ........ 54...

  • Page 52: Your Comand Equipment

    Vehicle settings Press Vehicle in the main function bar. Your COMAND equipment The vehicle menu is displayed. To select Vehicle Settings: press the These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment of controller. Vehicle Settings menu is active. your COMAND system, as available at the time of going to print.
  • Page 53 Vehicle settings Call up Vehicle Settings page 50). Activating/deactivating the seat-belt adjustment function To select Locator Lighting: turn and press the controller. Belt Adjustment function adjusts the Press the controller. driver's and front-passenger seat belt to the The function is switched on or off, depend- upper body of the occupants.

  • Page 54: Rear View Camera

    Climate control settings must be set to à (see the vehicle Opera- Select Activation by R gear. tor's Manual). The function is switched on O or off ª, depending on the previous status. The exterior lighting remains on for 60 seconds after the engine is switched off. If For further information on the rear view cam- you close all the doors and the tailgate, the era (see the vehicle Operator's Manual).

  • Page 55: Climate Control Settings

    Climate control settings Calling up the climate control bar Calling up the climate control menu Press Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed. Slide 6 the controller repeatedly until the climate control bar is activated. Setting the temperature Call up the climate control bar ( page 53).

  • Page 56: Dynamic Select

    DYNAMIC SELECT Synchronizing the climate control set- Settings in the bottom bar of the cli- tings mate control menu Use O Sync (synchronization) to select the Switching climate control on/off climate control setting for all zones together This setting is made in the bottom bar of the O or separately ª.

  • Page 57: Displaying Engine Data

    DYNAMIC SELECT drive program (see the vehicle Operator's Press Vehicle in the main function bar. Manual). The vehicle menu is displayed. A window appears after a short while. To select DYNAMIC SELECT: turn and press To confirm Adjust: press the controller. the controller.
  • Page 58 DYNAMIC SELECT You can make the following settings for the sports exhaust system: Comfort Sport Sport + You can choose from the following settings ® for the Electronic Stability Program ESP Sport Activates the Electronic Sta- ® bility Program ESP...
  • Page 59 Your COMAND equipment ....58 Introduction ......... 58 Basic settings ........60 Destination entry ........ 63 Personal POIs and routes ....78 Route guidance ........83 Real-time traffic reports ..... 91 Storing destinations ......95 Map functions ........98 Navigation functions ......105 Problems with the navigation sys- tem .............

  • Page 60: Your Comand Equipment

    Introduction does not correspond with the digital map's Your COMAND equipment data. Digital maps do not cover all areas nor all routes in an area. For example, a route may These operating instructions describe all have been diverted or the direction of a one- the standard and optional equipment of way street may have changed.

  • Page 61: Showing/Hiding The Menu

    Introduction When the restriction is active, certain entries Showing/hiding the menu cannot be made. This will be indicated by the fact that certain menu items are grayed out and cannot be selected. The following entries are not possible, for example: entering the destination city and street entering a destination via the map entering POIs in the vicinity of a city or via a...

  • Page 62: Moving

    Basic settings To show the menu: slide 6 the control- Moving the map ler. To select Options: turn and press the con- troller. Select Route Settings. Select a route type. A filled circle indicates the current selec- tion. Active route guidance: COMAND calcu- lates a new route.

  • Page 63: Basic Settings

    Basic settings correspond to the local conditions Depending on local conditions, COMAND page 88). may not always be able to include all route options. A route may include a ferry, for If desired, you can have COMAND calculate instance, even though Avoid Ferries is ena- alternative routes even during route guid-...

  • Page 64: Car Pool Lanes

    Basic settings To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 Using car pool lanes the controller. You can include carpool lanes (HOV or car To select Navi: turn and press the control- sharing lanes) in the route calculation. ler. If you use HOV or carpool lanes, please The map displays the current vehicle posi- observe the applicable laws as well as the tion or the navigation menu appears.

  • Page 65: Destination Entry

    Destination entry Select Avoid Options. Using an address Select Use Carpool Lanes. Calling up the address entry menu Carpool lanes will either be used O or avoided ª when calculating the route. Destination entry Important safety notes WARNING If you operate information systems and com- munication equipment integrated in the vehi- cle while driving, you will be distracted from To switch to navigation mode: slide 5...
  • Page 66 Destination entry While entering an address, you can also switch to other destination entry options: Keyword search ( page 66) Map ( page 73) POI ( page 69) Entering an address To select Town: press the controller. Enter the city, e.g. York.

  • Page 67: Starting Route Calculation

    Destination entry Center Entering a center will delete a previously entered street. Intersection Entering an intersection will delete a previ- ously entered house number. Call up the address entry menu page 63). To select State/Province, Code, Center or Intersection: turn, slide 6 As a contact: select As New Contact.

  • Page 68: Keyword Search

    Destination entry Selection Continue: If Calculate Alter‐ Keyword search native Routes is activated, alternative Entering keywords routes are calculated ( page 61). You can display these and select them for route guidance ( page 88). If route guidance has already been activa- ted, a prompt will appear asking whether you wish to end the current route guidance.

  • Page 69: Selecting Search Options

    Destination entry ---/--- is displayed if fewer than three Select an entry: turn and press the control- characters have been entered. ler. The address entry menu appears, showing 999+ is displayed if there are too many hits. the destination address. Select ok.

  • Page 70: Tinations

    Destination entry To select Search Options: slide 5, turn To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 and press the controller. the controller. Select Fuzzy Search Search. To select Navi: turn and press the control- Switch the setting on O or off ª. ler.

  • Page 71: Selecting An Address Book Con Tact As A Destination

    Destination entry To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 the controller. the controller. To select Navi: turn and press the control- To select Navi: turn and press the control- ler. ler. The map displays the current vehicle posi- The map displays the current vehicle posi- tion or the navigation menu appears.
  • Page 72 Destination entry To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler. To select Destination: turn and press the controller. Select From POIs.

  • Page 73: Search

    Destination entry Defining the position for the POI search Selection Instructions Near Destination Call up the POI menu ( page 69). (when route guidance is To select Near Destination: turn and press the controller. active) Select a POI category ( page 72).

  • Page 74: Category

    The POI list with character bar appears. Enter a name. To select Mercedes-Benz Service: turn and press the con- troller. Search By Phone Num‐ Call up the POI menu ( page 69).

  • Page 75: Bluetooth

    Destination entry Requirements for "Viewing the vicinity of the Calculate Alternative Routes destination" and "Loading data from the Inter- activated ( page 60), Continue is availa- net" (Canada): a mobile phone must be con- ble. ® nected via Bluetooth page 114) or USB page 200) with COMAND.

  • Page 76: Entering

    Destination entry To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 To select a destination from the selection list: turn and press the controller. the controller. If the digital map provides navigable To select Navi: turn and press the control- address data, you will see the destination ler.
  • Page 77 73). From Memory Select a personal POI Card page 81). From Enter a destination Mercedes- from Mercedes-Benz Benz Apps Apps ( page 77). Using Geo- Enter a destination Coordinates using the geo-coordi- nates ( page 77).
  • Page 78 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 des- A menu appears. tination.

  • Page 79: Coordinates

    Select From Mercedes-Benz Apps. To select or No: turn and press the con- The list of Mercedes-Benz Apps appears troller. page 157). If you select Yes, the gas station search starts. When the search is complete, a list of the gas stations available along the route Using geo-coordinates or in the vicinity is displayed.

  • Page 80: Personal Pois And Routes

    Personal POIs and routes To show the menu: slide 6 the control- Standard entry for personal POIs ler. Mercedes-Benz Apps To select Destination: turn and press the Personal POIs (destinations, routes) that controller. you have imported via the online functions...

  • Page 81: Personal Pois And Routes

    Personal POIs and routes To show the menu: slide 6 the control- To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 ler. the controller. To select Options, turn and press the con- To select Navi, turn and press the control- troller. ler. The map displays the current vehicle posi- Select Personal...
  • Page 82 Turn and press the controller. routes via Mercedes-Benz Apps To select To Memory Card: turn and press You can use Mercedes-Benz Apps (e.g. Down- the controller. load POI, Local Search) to import destinations to navigation ( page 156). These have their...

  • Page 83: Selecting And Editing

    When importing routes, please note: controller. Select From Memory Card. The Mercedes-Benz Apps may generate a The menu displays the categories available route based on a different map from the on the SD memory card. one used by COMAND. Points on the route...

  • Page 84: Recording The Route

    Personal POIs and routes To explore a personal POI or personal Recording the route route: turn and press the controller to General notes select Map. The map with the crosshair appears and Routes are recorded on the SD memory card. shows the destination.

  • Page 85: Route Guidance

    Route guidance To stop recording, select End Route Route guidance Recording from the menu. General notes The route is stored under Personal Routes. COMAND calculates the route to the destina- tion without taking account of the following, Displaying/editing the recorded route for example: traffic lights Insert the SD memory card (...
  • Page 86 Route guidance relevant times must be correctly stored in 3D image of the imminent change of direction the database. is shown on the right side of the display. Change-of-direction phase Change of direction Overview Changes of direction have three phases: Preparation phase Announcement phase Change-of-direction phase...

  • Page 87: Lane Recommendation

    Route guidance Approaching new lanes Lane recommendations Display on multi-lane roads Approaching new lane During the change of direction, new lanes Lanes not recommended (dark gray) may be added. These will be shown in the dis- Possible lane (light gray) play of lane recommendations with a lower Recommended lanes (white) boundary line.
  • Page 88 Route guidance Calling up the selection mode Using the traffic jam function When highway information is displayed, Highway information enables the use of the slide 9 the controller. traffic jam function. The remaining route on The marker is on the highway information. the highway in this case is blocked in the direction of travel from the selected exit.

  • Page 89: Canceling/Continuing Route Guid Ance

    Route guidance To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 Canceling/continuing route guidance the controller. Canceling route guidance To select Navi: turn and press the control- ler. Slide 6 the controller. The map displays the current vehicle posi- The menu is shown. tion or the navigation menu appears.

  • Page 90: Alternative Route

    Route guidance Take alternative route To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 the controller. To select Navi: turn and press the control- ler. The map displays the current vehicle posi- tion or the navigation menu appears. If the navigation menu appears, press the controller.

  • Page 91: Traffic Jam Function

    Route guidance Route list Where am I? To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 the controller. the controller. To select Navi: turn and press the control- To select Navi: turn and press the control- ler.

  • Page 92: Off-Road

    Route guidance To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 may be of varying conditions and their appro- priateness for use may be affected by various the controller. factors such as time of day, time of year and To select Navi: turn and press the control- immediate weather conditions that cannot be ler.

  • Page 93: Real-Time Traffic Reports

    Real-time traffic reports Off-road during route guidance COMAND can show certain traffic incidents on the map with symbols (type of incident) Due to road works, for example, there may be and colored lines (extent). Traffic reports are differences between the data on the digital shown on the map at scales of 1/32 mi to map and the actual course of the road.
  • Page 94 Real-time traffic reports Traffic symbol information Displaying real-time traffic reports Starting a search for traffic reports Affected roads with indication of direction Symbol for report type, e.g. traffic flow To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 message the controller. To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 To select Navi: turn and press the control- the controller.

  • Page 95: Real-Time Traffic Report

    Real-time traffic reports To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 the controller. To select Navi: turn and press the control- ler. The map displays the current vehicle posi- tion or the navigation menu appears. If the navigation menu appears, press the controller.

  • Page 96: Reading Out Traffic Reports

    Real-time traffic reports To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 the controller. the controller. To select Navi: turn and press the control- To select Navi: turn and press the control- ler. ler. The map displays the current vehicle posi- The map displays the current vehicle posi- tion or the navigation menu appears.

  • Page 97: Storing Destinations

    Storing destinations Starting the text reader function man- To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ually ler. To select Traffic: turn and press the con- To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 troller. the controller. Select Read Traffic Announcements To select Navi: turn and press the control- Automatically.
  • Page 98 Storing destinations If the contact already has two destination Storing the destination in the address addresses, a prompt will appear asking if a book destination address should be overwritten. Select or No. If you select Yes, a list showing both des- tination addresses appears.
  • Page 99 Storing destinations To show the menu: slide 6 the control- To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 ler. the controller. To select Position: turn and press the To select Navi: turn and press the control- controller. ler. The map displays the current vehicle posi- Select Save.

  • Page 100: Map Settings

    Map functions Selecting map orientation Map functions General notes Company logos displayed on the map are trademarks of the respective companies and used solely for the purpose of indicating the locations of these companies. The use of such logos on the map does not indicate approval of, support of or advertising by these compa- nies for the navigation system itself.

  • Page 101: Map Functions

    Map functions To show the menu: slide 6 the control- Map orien- Explanation ler. tation To select Options: turn and press the con- North Up 0 The map view is displayed troller. so that north is always up. Select Content. Heading ¤...

  • Page 102: Showing The Map Version

    Information about new versions of the digital the controller. map can be obtained from an authorized To select Navi: turn and press the control- Mercedes-Benz Center. ler. To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 The map displays the current vehicle posi- the controller.

  • Page 103: Building Images

    Map functions Rotating the 3D map Map display Displaying the navigation map You can use this function to explore the vicin- ity of the destination in a 3D view. The func- COMAND displays the navigation map and tion is available in all map scales. globe satellite images.

  • Page 104: Avoiding An Area

    Map functions in via the COMAND Internet and online func- The calculated route may include an area to tion. be avoided if: The availability of information is country- your destination is located in such an area. dependent. Information can include maxi- there is no alternative route of comparable mum speeds, driving with low-beam head- length available...
  • Page 105 Map functions Select Avoid New Area. To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 A menu appears. the controller. Select Using Map Address Entry. To select Navi: turn and press the control- If you select Using Map, the map with ler. crosshair appears.

  • Page 106: Updating

    Map functions Deleting one/all areas To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 the controller. To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 To select Navi: turn and press the control- the controller. ler. To select Navi: turn and press the control- The map displays the current vehicle posi- ler.

  • Page 107: Navigation Functions

    The update process may take some time (up Mercedes-Benz Center. You can have the dig- to 45 minutes), depending on the size of the ital map updated there using a data medium, digital map.

  • Page 108: Calling Up The Compass Display

    Navigation functions Call up the navigation menu ( page 105). Calling up the online map display Turn the controller until Compass is brought to the front. Press the controller. The compass display provides the following information: The current direction of travel with bear- ing (360 degree format) and compass direction Longitude and latitude coordinates in...

  • Page 109: Info On Navigation

    Navigation functions be displayed, e.g. weather at the destina- tion. Alternatively you can call up this function using the touchpad ( page 25). To exit Drive Information: press the con- troller. Press the % button. Route flight Call up the navigation menu ( page 105).

  • Page 110: Problems

    Problems with the navigation system Problems with the navigation system Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions COMAND does not Route guidance is canceled if you interrupt the journey for more resume route guidance than two hours. after the journey has "Interrupting the journey"...

  • Page 111: 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 113 Your COMAND equipment ....112 Important safety notes ..... 112 General notes ........112 Telephone menu ........ 113 Connecting/disconnecting a mobile phone ........114 Reception and transmission vol- ume ............ 118 Using the telephone ......119 Mobile phone voice recognition ..123 Phone book ........

  • Page 114: Your Comand Equipment

    Internet at WARNING www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com. If you operate mobile communication equip- Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis- ment while driving, you will be distracted from tance center at traffic conditions. You could also lose control 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) for of the vehicle.

  • Page 115: Telephone Menu

    Telephone menu Call disconnection while the vehicle is Telephone menu in motion A call may be disconnected if: there is insufficient network coverage in certain areas. you move from one transmitter/receiver area (cell) into another and no channels are free. you use a SIM card that is not compatible with the network available.

  • Page 116: Telephony

    On the mobile phone In the USA, you can get in touch with the Switch on the mobile phone and enter the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen- PIN when prompted to do so (see the man- ter on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes ufacturer's operating instructions).

  • Page 117: Connecting/Disconnecting A Mobile Phone

    To select Start Search: press the con- phones can be found on the Internet at troller. http://www.mercedes-benz.com/ The available mobile phones are displayed connect. in the device list. You can authorize up to 15 mobile phones. The duration of the search depends on the Only one mobile phone can be connected to ®...

  • Page 118: Establishing The Connection From The Mobile Phone

    Connecting/disconnecting a mobile phone The passkey is a one- to sixteen-digit num- Authorizing a mobile phone (connect- ber combination which you can choose ing) yourself. Authorization via Secure Simple Pairing COMAND: enter the passkey using the character bar. If COMAND has found your mobile phone, you can authorize (connect) it.

  • Page 119: Switching Between Mobile Phones

    Connecting/disconnecting a mobile phone To select Connect via Phone: turn and choose yourself. Enter the same passkey on press the controller. both COMAND and the mobile phone and A message is displayed, stating that you confirm. Depending on the mobile phone can start the search on your mobile phone.

  • Page 120: Reception And Transmission Volume

    To select Deauthorize: turn and press the visit www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com. controller. Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis- A prompt appears, asking whether you tance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes really wish to de-authorize this device. (1-800-367-6372) (USA) or Customer Rela- To select Yes: turn and press the controller.

  • Page 121: Using The Telephone

    You can also accept the call by using a To select w in the telephone menu: turn voice command in the Voice Control Sys- and press the controller. tem (see the vehicle Operator's Manual). The call is made.

  • Page 122: Functions Available During A Call

    Using the telephone Redial Further information about ending a call page 123). To show the main function bar: slide 5 the controller. Using speed dial To select Phone: turn and press the con- To show the main function bar: slide 5 troller.

  • Page 123: Sending Dtmf Tones

    Using the telephone Available functions: Switching on the microphone: Accepting a waiting call ( page 122) Select Microphone The Q symbol disappears. The Making a second call ( page 121) microphone is on. message is shown. Call waiting ( page 121) Availability depends on the network (only pos- Sending DTMF tones sible in the GSM network) and on the Blue-...

  • Page 124: Call Waiting

    Using the telephone The calls are marked 1 and 2. The active call is Add a call ( page 121). highlighted. Switching between the calls Answer an incoming call ( page 122). To select Conference in the telephone To select ° or °...

  • Page 125: Mobile Phone Voice Recognition

    Phone book Rejecting: Press ñ on the multifunction steering wheel. To select Reject: turn the controller and The mobile phone voice recognition is stop- press to confirm. ped. Press ~ on the multifunction steering wheel. Phone book The behavior after the call is rejected depends on your mobile phone and mobile Introduction phone network provider.

  • Page 126: Searching For A Contact

    Phone book To show the main function bar: slide 5 Searching for a contact the controller. Using the character bar To select Phone: turn and press the con- troller. The telephone menu is displayed. To select Name in the telephone menu: turn and press the controller.

  • Page 127: Adding Information To A Contact

    Phone book Using the touchpad Adding a new contact You determine the first letter of the contact you are looking for with the first character you enter. Draw the letter on the touchpad surface. The first contact with the selected first character is highlighted in the phone book.

  • Page 128: Deleting A Contact

    Phone book To select a category for the number, e.g. Search for a contact on the mobile phone Home: turn the controller and press to con- page 124). firm. To select G: slide 9 the controller. To select a telephone category, e.g. To select Save: turn and press the control- Mobile Phone: turn the controller and...

  • Page 129: Address Book

    Address book To select Yes: turn and press the controller. 2000 entries are reserved for perma- The phone number is deleted. nently saved contacts. 3000 entries are reserved for contacts that you can load from the mobile phone. To select No: turn and press the controller. The process is canceled.

  • Page 130: Searching For A Contact

    Address book Draw additional letters on the touchpad Searching for a contact surface one after another. Using the character bar To complete the search and return to the phone book: press the touchpad. Call up the address book ( page 127). To select and call the contact: glide up or To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the down and press.

  • Page 131: Adding Information To A Contact

    Address book Enter characters using the controller Displaying contact details page 32) or the touchpad ( page 27). To finish and save an entry: select ¬. A maximum of five telephone numbers can be saved for one contact. Starting route guidance to an address or geo-coordinates If an address with a ZIP code is saved, the address can be used for route guidance.

  • Page 132: Changing The Category Of An Entry

    Address book Sending text messages Editing a contact Call up the address book ( page 127). To select a contact: turn and press the con- troller. The details for the contact are displayed. To highlight the telephone number: turn the controller.

  • Page 133: Criteria For Contacts

    Once you have assigned a voice tag to You hear the voice tag. an address book entry, you can call up this entry with a voice command and dial a phone number, for example. You can add one voice Changing the display and sorting cri- tag per address book entry.

  • Page 134: Automatically Importing Contacts From The Phone

    Address book The contacts are sorted by surname and If the saved address book entry contains a displayed without a comma. phone number, the entry is also displayed in the phone book. First Name Last Name Saving or editing the contact data on The contacts are sorted by first name and COMAND does not change the contacts on displayed without a comma.

  • Page 135: Receiving Vcards

    Address book To select Download Contacts: turn and Source Prerequisites press the controller. Memory card The SD memory card is To select From Memory Card From USB inserted. It contains device: turn and press the controller. importable contact details. ® Receiving vCards via Bluetooth USB device The USB device is inserted...

  • Page 136: Deleting Imported Contacts

    Call lists If you connect a different mobile phone to Deleting imported contacts COMAND, the call lists from the new mobile To change to the menu bar when in the phone are displayed. address book or the telephone menu: slide 6 the controller.

  • Page 137: Call Lists

    Call lists list will only show names or phone num- To show the main function bar: slide 5 bers. the controller. To select Phone: turn and press the con- troller. Displaying details from a list entry The telephone menu is displayed. To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the Abbreviated list entries can also be shown in controller.

  • Page 138: Speed Dial Lists

    Speed dial lists To select Call Lists: turn and press the Deleting call lists controller. Call lists which are generated and managed To select Calls Received Calls by COMAND can be deleted on COMAND. Dialed: turn and press the controller. You cannot delete call lists from COMAND The relevant list is displayed.

  • Page 139: Speed Dial Deleting

    Messages (text messages and e-mails) Deleting all speed dial presets Select Speed Dial Preset List. The speed dial list is displayed. To show the main function bar: slide 5 To highlight a memory position for the the controller. speed dial: turn the controller. To select Phone: turn and press the con- If you highlight an entry that already exists troller.

  • Page 140: Calling Up The Settings Menu

    Bluetooth -capable mobile phones on the Internet at Call up the settings menu for messages www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com. page 138). Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis- To highlight Text Message: turn the con- tance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes troller. (1-800-367-6372) (for the USA) or Customer To select G: slide 9 the controller.

  • Page 141: Messages (Text Messages And E-Mails)

    Messages (text messages and e-mails) Deactivating the e-mail function display the last 100 text messages using Download option in the message Call up the settings menu for messages menu. page 138). To select E-Mail Off: turn and press the The messages are not displayed auto- controller.

  • Page 142: Reading

    Messages (text messages and e-mails) Downloading text messages and e-mails To select 1: turn and press the controller. from the phone The message menu is displayed with the unread messages. Select From the Phone. To select the message: turn and press the The messages are downloaded.

  • Page 143: Displaying Details

    Messages (text messages and e-mails) To select the message: turn and press the To show the main function bar: slide 5 controller. the controller. The message is displayed. To select Phone: turn and press the con- To scroll through the message or select troller.

  • Page 144: Writing

    Messages (text messages and e-mails) To show the main function bar: slide 5 Display the message ( page 140). the controller. Press the controller. To select Phone: turn and press the con- To select Reply: turn and press the con- troller.

  • Page 145: Forwarding

    Messages (text messages and e-mails) Forwarding an e-mail Entering a recipient Enter characters using the controller Observe the requirements for the message page 32) or the touchpad ( page 27). function ( page 138). Display the message ( page 140). To insert an e-mail address from the To call up a menu: press the controller.

  • Page 146: Editing Text Templates

    Messages (text messages and e-mails) Editing text templates To select a usable phone number while the message is displayed: turn and press the controller. To select Call Number: turn and press the controller. The call is made. It is possible that a highlighted numerical sequence may not contain a telephone number.

  • Page 147: Deleting

    Messages (text messages and e-mails) To select Entry: turn and press the Search for the desired entry ( page 128). controller. Press the controller when you have finished The input line for the name of the new con- searching. tact is displayed. The input line for the e- The e-mail address has been added.
  • Page 149 General notes ........148 Conditions for access ....... 148 Setting up an Internet connection (Canada) ..........149 Establishing/ending the connec- tion ............. 153 Google™ local search ....... 154 Destination/route download ... 156 Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ... 159 Web browser ........160...

  • Page 150: Your Comand Equipment

    Conditions for access Your COMAND equipment Function restrictions (Canada) You will not be able to use the Mercedes-Benz These operating instructions describe all Apps and Internet connection, or will no lon- the standard and optional equipment of ger be able to use them, or may have to wait...

  • Page 151: Setting Up An Internet Connection

    A message is displayed telling you that the The driver is not permitted to call up websites settings for the Internet functions depend while driving and use of the Mercedes-Benz on your mobile phone network provider and Apps is restricted.

  • Page 152: Setting Up An Internet Connection (Canada)

    Setting up an Internet connection (Canada) are connected with COMAND To select Predefined Settings: turn and press the controller. fulfill the conditions for the Internet func- A list of countries appears. tions have not yet been set up for the Internet If the mobile phone network provider pro- function vides multiple access data options, the rele-...
  • Page 153 Setting up an Internet connection (Canada) Explanation of the access data To select Manual Settings: turn and press the controller. Input field Meaning An overview of the provider settings appears. Phone Num‐ Access number for estab- Set access data ( page 151).

  • Page 154: Editing

    Setting up an Internet connection (Canada) When the Internet connection is active, you Input field Meaning cannot edit or delete the access data of the Auto DNS: Automatic allocation of currently set mobile phone network provider. DNS servers is activated. Call up the device list ( page 152).

  • Page 155: Establishing/Ending The Connection

    A connection can be established by: To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the entering a web address ( page 160) controller. calling up the Mercedes-Benz mobile web- To select Settings: turn and press the site ( page 159) controller.

  • Page 156: Google™ Local Search Calling Up Local Search

    You do not need a Google™ account to use general search history. Local Search. To call up Internet functions ( page 153). To select Mercedes-Benz Apps: turn and press the controller. To select Google Local Search: turn and press the controller.

  • Page 157: Google™ Local Search

    Google™ local search Calling up Google Street View™ To select the required option: turn and press the controller. Select Google Street View. To select Enter search term: turn and Google Street View™ is called up. press the controller. If no Google Street View™ information is The input menu for the search term is dis- available, a corresponding message played.

  • Page 158: Calling Up Settings

    The last search queries are deleted. To select No: turn and press the controller. The process is canceled. To call up Internet functions ( page 153). To select Mercedes-Benz Apps: turn and Destination/route download press the controller. Prerequisites To select...

  • Page 159: Destination/Route Download

    ( page 158). Select "Send to car". Further information on importing the desti- Select Mercedes-Benz as the vehicle nation ( page 158). brand. Further information on deleting the destina- Enter the mbrace e-mail address or the tion ( page 158).

  • Page 160: Deleting A Destination From The Server

    Destination/route download Display the destination in the vehicle Using destinations page 157). Displaying details To highlight a destination: turn the control- ler. To select G: slide 9 the controller. Select Call. You then switch to the telephone function and make the call ( page 119).

  • Page 161: Further Mercedes-Benz Apps

    General notes chased on the Mercedes-Benz website. You can find further information at: To be able to use Mercedes-Benz Apps, you http://apps.mercedes-benz.com/apps/ first have to register. To do so, you have to enter your name and postal address once in...

  • Page 162: Web Browser

    Function restrictions Press the % button for longer than two Internet pages cannot be shown while the vehicle is in motion. seconds. The Mercedes-Benz Apps menu or the Entering a web address Internet menu appears. Adjusting the settings of individual apps To call up Internet functions ( page 153).

  • Page 163: Web Browser

    Web browser To show the menu: press the % but- Navigating the website ton. Step Result To call up the Options menu: select 3 by turning and pressing the controller. Turn the control- Navigates from one To close the website: select &. ler.

  • Page 164: Settings

    Web browser Adding to bookmarks To show the menu: press the % but- ton. Adds the current website to the favorites. The To select 3: turn and press the control- website can then be called up using the menu. ler. You can store up to 20 favorites in the menu.
  • Page 165 Web browser Changing settings To show the menu: press the % but- ton. To select the desired setting: turn and To select 3: turn and press the control- press the controller. ler. Switch the setting on O or off ª. A menu appears.

  • Page 166: Creating Favorites

    Web browser Selecting favorites Option Function To call up Internet functions ( page 153). Deletes all personal To select the Internet Favorites menu: data. turn and press the controller. Cache Deletes data in the The Favorites menu appears. cache. Select the desired bookmark. The favorite is opened in a new window.
  • Page 167 Web browser Press the % button for longer than two seconds. A prompt appears, asking whether you want to close the Internet browser. Select or No. If you select the application is closed. If you select the process is canceled.

  • Page 169: Radio

    Your COMAND equipment ....168 Switching on the radio ..... 168 Overview ..........168 Setting the waveband ....... 169 Station ..........169 Tagging music tracks ....... 171 Displaying the artist and track ..171 Calling up sound settings ....172 Displaying information .....

  • Page 170: Your Comand Equipment

    Overview Your COMAND equipment Overview These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment of your COMAND system, as available at the time of going to print. Country-specific dif- ferences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here.

  • Page 171: Setting The Waveband

    Station Using the current station list Setting the waveband Using the main function bar In radio mode: slide 5 the controller. The radio main function bar and menu bar appear. Radio is active. Press the controller. A menu appears with a selection of Radio HD Radio Radio Station...

  • Page 172: 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 173: Tagging Music Tracks

    Displaying the artist and track Moving highlighted stations Activating In radio mode: slide 6 the controller. In radio mode: slide 6 the controller. The radio menu bar appears. To select Preset: turn and press the con- To select Preset: turn and press the con- troller.

  • Page 174: Calling Up Sound Settings

    These include environmental or topo- graphical conditions as well as other factors beyond the control of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. This means operation may not be possi- ble in certain areas. These include:...

  • Page 175: Overview

    Satellite radio describing how the subscription can be If the satellite receiver is not installed cor- extended. rectly, the Device Unavailable message will appear. Registering satellite radio Switching to satellite radio To show the main function bar: slide 5 the controller. To select Radio: turn and press the con- troller.

  • Page 176: Selecting A Category

    Satellite radio You can only select currently permitted Selecting a category digits. Satellite radio channels are sorted into vari- ous categories. You can choose between var- Selecting a channel via the satellite ious categories such as News/Discussions, radio station list Sports and Country (if available).

  • Page 177: Memory Functions

    Satellite radio Setting a music alert Memory functions Quick save: Set the desired channel in satellite radio mode. Press and hold the controller until the pre- set list appears. To select the preset number: turn and press the controller. A tone confirms that the storing process was successful.

  • Page 178: Channel List Updates

    Satellite radio To select Options in the radio menu bar: Displaying information turn and press the controller. To select Alert for Artist, Track & Sports Event: turn and press the control- ler. A menu appears. Select Manage Sports Alerts. A menu appears. Select Select New Alerts.
  • Page 179 Satellite radio The station last selected is switched to mute until the update has been completed. Satel- lite radio mode is not available during this process. Once the update has been completed, the satellite radio basic menu appears. If the channel previously selected is still available, this channel will be played.

  • Page 181: Media

    Your COMAND equipment ....180 Activating media mode ....180 Audio/video mode ......181 Media search ........187 Media Register ........190 ® Bluetooth audio mode ....194 Operation with the Media Inter- face ............ 200 Video DVD mode ....... 202 Picture viewer ........

  • Page 182: Your Comand Equipment

    Activating media mode Your COMAND equipment Using the main function bar These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment of your COMAND system, as available at the time of going to print. Country-specific dif- ferences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here.

  • Page 183: Audio/Video Mode

    Audio/video mode Using the device list radiation. This laser radiation could damage your retina. There is a risk of injury. Never open the housing. Always have main- tenance and repair work carried out at a quali- fied specialist workshop. WARNING Handling discs while driving may distract you from traffic conditions.

  • Page 184: Copyright

    Audio/video mode Permissible bit and sampling rates COMAND supports up to 50,000 files from one data medium. For data media with COMAND supports MP3 files of the following more than 64 GB, only files in the following types: folders are supported: Music, Pictures, fixed and variable bit rates from 32 kbit/s Video.

  • Page 185: Inserting

    Audio/video mode Make sure that you know about the applicable another application (e.g. navigation), the copyright regulations and that you comply display will not change. with these. The drive may not be able to play discs with copy protection. Notes on CDs/DVDs Removing ! COMAND is designed to play discs that In the CD basic menu slide the controller...

  • Page 186: Connecting Usb Devices

    Audio/video mode Inserting and ejecting an SD memory Connecting USB devices card There are two USB ports in the stowage space under the armrest. Important safety notes Connect the USB device to the USB port. WARNING If the corresponding media display is visi- SD memory cards are small parts.

  • Page 187: Playback Options

    Audio/video mode All tracks on the data medium are played in Playback options random order. In media mode, slide 6 the controller. The media menu bar is shown. Direct track entry To select Options: turn and press the con- To select Track Number:: turn and press troller.

  • Page 188: Search Menu

    Audio/video mode To select the Save Files to Media Reg‐ Pause and playback function ister option: turn and press the controller. To pause playback: in audio/video mode, A menu appears ( page 190). slide 6 the controller. The media menu bar is shown. To activate Ë...

  • Page 189: Media Search

    Media search In media mode, slide 6 the controller. ded retrospectively to the internal Grace- The media menu bar is shown. ® note database. To select Search: turn and press the con- An Internet connection is required for this troller. page 153).

  • Page 190: Current Tracklist

    Media search The categories are displayed according to the Podcasts data available. Audiobücher (Audiobooks) The categories are available as soon as the entire media content has been read and Starting the media search analyzed. In media mode, slide 6 the controller. If the same device is reconnected with The media menu bar is shown.

  • Page 191: Keyword Search

    Media search Select a music track. Selecting by cover The track is played. The basic menu for the active media source is shown. To exit the selection list: press the % button. Keyword search To select Select By Cover in the category list: turn and press the controller.

  • Page 192: Media Register

    COMAND may result in the loss of Copying files to the MEDIA REGISTER music files stored in the MEDIA REGISTER. General notes Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data. You can copy photos, music files and videos from the following data mediums:...

  • Page 193: Media Register

    Files: turn and press troller. the controller. The menu appears with the available media This command copies all files from the sources. selected data medium. The symbol next to To select the media source: turn the con- All Media Files is filled in.

  • Page 194: Renaming/Deleting Files

    Media Register ted files are saved to the main directory of To show the main function bar: slide 5 the Media Register. the controller. To select Media: turn and press the con- To select Target Folder: turn and press troller. the controller.

  • Page 195: Tion

    Media Register Rename the file. To select Yes: turn and press the controller. Please Wait... message appears. To save changes with ¬: turn and press Data Deleted message then appears. the controller. Renaming a file only changes the name. All files are deleted. Depending on whether or not the Show Track Information...
  • Page 196 For a clear selection of To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the ® the Bluetooth device, Mercedes-Benz rec- controller. ommends that you customize the device To select Options: turn and press the con- name.

  • Page 197: Bluetooth ® Audio Mode

    ® in the Bluetooth device list To select Options in the Bluetooth audio page 195) menu: slide 6 the controller and press to Mercedes-Benz recommends authorizing a confirm. ® mobile phone in Bluetooth telephony To select Bluetooth Audio Devices: page 116).

  • Page 198: Bluetooth

    ® Bluetooth audio mode ates a six-digit code, which is displayed on ® Searching for Bluetooth audio both devices that are to be connected To select Search for Audio Devices: ® For some Bluetooth audio devices, the press the controller. pairing must be confirmed within 10 sec- A message appears.

  • Page 199: Displaying Details

    ® Bluetooth audio mode http://www.mercedes-benz.com/ Option 2: connect. To select Options: slide 6 and press the controller. To select Bluetooth Audio Devices: ® Reconnecting a Bluetooth audio press the controller. device ® To select a Bluetooth audio device: turn ®...

  • Page 200: Device

    ® Bluetooth audio mode De-authorizing (deregistering) a Blue- To stop Ë or start Ì playback ® tooth audio device ® Name of the connected Bluetooth audio device (example) ® To select a Bluetooth audio device from Options menu ® the Bluetooth device list: turn the control- Some mobile phones only support two Blue- ler.

  • Page 201: Selecting A Track

    ® Bluetooth audio mode Some mobile phones impair function with ® Starting playback if the Bluetooth regard to the following criteria: audio device has been stopped the number of tracks that can be selected During the search for mobile phones the time period until the next or previous page 115), the connection with the Blue- track is played...

  • Page 202: Media Interface

    Operation with the Media Interface Playback options are optional functions Media Interface basic display and are not, or only partially, supported by ® Bluetooth audio devices. Selecting playback options To select Options: turn and press the con- troller. Select Playback Mode.

  • Page 203: Operation With The Media Interface

    Then follow the instruc- The category list appears. tions in the "Media Interface" section. Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis- Overview tance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes The following categories are listed: (1-800-367-6372) (for the USA) or Customer Relations at 1-800-387-0100 (for Canada).

  • Page 204: Playback Options

    Video DVD mode Video function To select a category, e.g. Current Track‐ list: turn and press the controller. If playable video files are found, they will be The selection list appears. played by COMAND. Select the required track. To switch on full-screen mode: press the controller in the basic display.

  • Page 205: Video Dvd Mode

    COMAND is set to region code 1 at the factory. This setting can be changed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. It is also General notes possible to play video DVDs with a different region code, provided that they are pro-...

  • Page 206: Full-Screen Mode

    Video DVD mode Function restrictions To show the DVD basic display in full- screen mode: slide 6 the controller. Depending on the DVD, certain functions or The video menu appears. actions may not function at all. The symbol K Press the controller. appears in the display.

  • Page 207: Dvd's Control Menu

    Video DVD mode Zoom To set the picture format: turn and press the controller. The dot before the menu entry shows the selected format. DVD's control menu Most DVDs have their own control menu To activate or deactivate: check or uncheck which can be operated using the controller.

  • Page 208: Overview Of Dvd Functions

    Video DVD mode Operating the video menu Shows the DVD basic display Confirms entry in control menu To show: in full-screen video mode, slide 6 the controller. Navigates DVD lists Jumps to the start of the scene To hide: slide 5 the controller. Displays camera perspectives To select the next or previous scene: turn the controller clockwise/counter-clock-...

  • Page 209: Picture Viewer

    Picture viewer To call up Display camera perspectives: Picture viewer turn and press the controller General notes Stop function If there are pictures on the active data medium, you can view them on the COMAND Show the DVD functions ( page 206).

  • Page 210: Starting A Slide Show

    Picture viewer Searching for pictures on other data Changing the picture view media In the directory list, slide 8 the control- ler. The device list appears. Press the controller. The image menu appears. To select Turn Clockwise: turn and press the controller.

  • Page 211: Sound

    Your COMAND equipment ....210 Sound settings ........210 ® Burmester surround sound sys- tem ............. 211 ® Burmester high-end surround sound system ........212...

  • Page 212: Your Comand Equipment

    Sound settings Your COMAND equipment Setting treble, mid-range and bass These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment of your COMAND system, as available at the time of going to print. Country-specific dif- ferences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here.

  • Page 213: Burmester ® Surround Sound System

    ® Burmester surround sound system To activate the menu for balance: press the Switch to radio mode ( page 168). controller. To adjust the balance: slide 8 or 9 Switch to media mode ( page 180). the controller. To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the An image shows the sound focus set.

  • Page 214: Burmester High-End Surround Sound System

    ® Burmester high-end surround sound system To make the desired Equalizer settings: Surround setting enables a wide-ranging turn the controller. sound playback. The rotary menus show the set values. Call up the sound menu ( page 211). To return to the menu: slide 5 the con- Turn the controller until Surround is in the...

  • Page 215: Calling Up The Sound Menu

    ® Burmester high-end surround sound system Calling up the sound menu Setting treble, mid-range and bass You can select various sound settings while in radio mode or another media mode. It is pos- sible to set more bass for radio mode than for audio CD mode, for example.

  • Page 216: Sound Profile

    ® Burmester high-end surround sound system To activate the menu for balance: press the Sound profile for Description controller. high-end sound To adjust the balance: slide 8 or 9 system the controller. Pure Audiophile audio An image shows the sound focus set. playback without To exit the menu: press the % button.
  • Page 217 Your COMAND equipment ....216 Weather forecasts ......216...

  • Page 218: Daily Forecast

    Weather forecasts Depending on which scale has been selected, Your COMAND equipment the weather map can display the following weather data with symbols: These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment for your rain radar COMAND system, as available at the time of storm characteristics going to print.

  • Page 219: Weather Forecast

    Weather forecasts Deactivating To select SIRIUS Weather: turn and press the controller. Press %. The information chart shows the daily fore- cast at the current vehicle position. You see the following information: Displaying detailed information the date and time of the weather message received last information on the current weather (tem- perature, cloud cover) and forecast for the...
  • Page 220 Weather forecasts Option 1: selecting the area in the infor- mation chart To select Position in the information chart: turn and press the controller. To select the current vehicle position: select Current Position from the menu. COMAND receives the weather data for the current vehicle position from the nearest weather station and displays it automati- cally.

  • Page 221: Weather Map

    Weather forecasts To select state/province or city: enter the Select a preset using the controller. first few letters by turning and pressing the Press and hold the controller until you hear controller. a tone. To switch to the list without the character The area is entered on the selected preset.

  • Page 222: Showing/Hiding The Menu

    Weather forecasts Changing the scale Explanation of the layers on the weather map Turn the controller. The scale bar appears. Menu item Radar Map Turn until the desired scale is set. Displays the rain radar as a colored area in all map scales.
  • Page 223 Weather forecasts Sample displays of weather data in the Displaying weather fronts: Activate the Atmospheric Pressure dis- play level ( page 220). Displaying the rain radar: If weather data is available, the weather Activate the Radar Map display level map will then display the weather fronts. page 220).
  • Page 224 Weather forecasts Weather Explanation front Stationary The weather front moves front minimally. The weather remains changeable in this (red and blue area. line with red semi-circles and blue tri- angles) You can find out detailed information on a Occlusion When the faster cold front cyclone in the Storm Guide ( page 224).

  • Page 225: Legend

    Weather forecasts Time stamp Region of origin Category The time stamp shows when the weather data Northwestern Name of tropical storm was created by the weather station. Pacific Ocean (Typhoon) A time stamp corresponds to the time at the Northwestern Name of tropical storm vehicle's current position.

  • Page 226: Storm Overview

    Weather forecasts Select Storm Watch. Showing storm details: Select Show Symbols for Storm Areas Select Details. Map. You see detailed information about the Depending on the previous setting, activate selected storm. O or deactivate ª the display of areas in red.

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