Mercedes-Benz COMAND Operating Instructions Manual

Mercedes-Benz COMAND Operating Instructions Manual

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Order no. 6515 7900 13 Part no. 117 584 13 01 Edition C-2015
COMAND
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  • Page 1 COMAND Operating Instructions É1175841301ÌËÍ 1175841301 Order no. 6515 7900 13 Part no. 117 584 13 01 Edition C-2015...
  • 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 This will help you to obtain the maximum pleasure from your COMAND system and to avoid endangering yourself and others. The equipment level and functions of your COMAND system may differ depending on:...
  • Page 5 Contents Index ............4 Overview and operation ..... 17 Introduction ......... 13 System settings ........31 Vehicle functions ........ 45 Navigation ........... 53 Telephone .......... 101 Online and Internet functions ..135 Radio ..........157 Media ..........169 Sound ..........197 SIRIUS Weather ........
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Index Armrest 1, 2, 3 ... Adjusting (COMAND) ....... 48 360° camera Audio CD/MP3 mode Settings ........... 50 Switching to ........170 911 emergency call ......103 Audio CDs Saving ..........178 Automatic time Switching on/off ......33 Access data of the mobile phone Avoiding an area ........
  • Page 7 Interior lighting ........ 47 book ..........125 Delayed switch-off time Camera Setting (COMAND) ......47 360° camera (COMAND) ....50 Destination Rear view camera ......51 Saving to SD memory card ....89 Car pool lanes ........58 Storing in the address book ..... 88 Category list (music search) ....
  • Page 8 Favorites (Internet) ......154 Setting automatic disconnection Favorites button ........41 of the Internet connection ..... 140 Fuel consumption (COMAND) .... 48 Setting up an Internet connection .. 137 Internet radio Calling up ........150 Searching for stations ....150 Google™...
  • Page 9 Mercedes-Benz Apps ......148 viders Microphone, switching on/off ..111 With the selected provider ..... 138 Mobile phone Locator lighting Authorizing ........106 Setting (COMAND) ......47 Lumbar support ® Connecting (Bluetooth inter- Adjusting (COMAND) ....... 49 face) ..........104 Connecting another mobile phone ..........
  • Page 10 Calling up the compass display ..97 vider ..........138 Calling up the menu ......96 Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website ..148 Entering a destination ...... 59 Resetting settings ......149 Entering a destination using the Selecting the access data of the map ..........
  • Page 11 Reserve fuel level (COMAND) ........49 Switching the function on/off in Balance (seat heating) ..... 49 COMAND ......... 58 Massage function (COMAND) ..49 Resetting (factory settings) ....43 Massage programs (COMAND) ..49 Route (navigation) Resetting settings ......50 Selecting an alternative route ..
  • Page 12 Text messages (SMS) SIRIUS weather display 5-day forecast ........ 207 Telephone Daily forecast ......... 207 Accepting a call (COMAND) ... 109 Detail information ......207 Adding a call ........111 Information chart ......207 Adjusting the volume for calls ..23...
  • Page 13 Calling up a list ........ 85 automatically ......... 107 Real-time traffic report ....86 Redialing ........109 Rejecting a call (COMAND) .... 109 Safety notes ........102 Updating the digital map ....96 Sending DTMF tones ...... 111 USB audio mode Setting up a speed dial ....
  • Page 14 Index Information chart overview .... 147 Saving a location ......148 Selecting a location from the information chart ......147 Weather map overview ....148 Weather map (SIRIUS) Activating/deactivating display levels ..........210 Calling up ........210 Legend ........... 213 Moving ...........
  • Page 15: Introduction

    8 inches when operating COMAND. (20 cm) and more between the radiator and a person's body (excluding extremities: hands, COMAND calculates the route to the destina- wrists, feet and legs.) tion without taking account of the following, for example:...
  • Page 16: Function Restrictions

    Further information on pro- operate the equipment. tection against theft can be obtained from an Canada only: The wireless devices of this authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. vehicle comply with Industry Canada license- exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...
  • Page 17 COMAND/mbrace equipment is required, and access to the vehi- cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have mbrace, additional data about the vehicle’s the special equipment, such as law enforce-...
  • Page 18 Your COMAND equipment These operating instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available for your COMAND system at the time of pur- chase. Country-specific differences are pos- sible. Please note that your COMAND system may not be equipped with all the features described.
  • Page 19 Overview ..........18 Basic functions ........23 Character entry (telephony) ....25 Character entry (navigation) ....26 Favorites ..........28...
  • Page 20: Components

    Controller and buttons ( page 22) COMAND consists of: the display the COMAND control panel with a single drive or DVD changer the controller and buttons two connection options for USB or via Media Interface in the center console ®...
  • Page 21: Display

    The display has an automatic temperature- controlled switch-off feature. The brightness Internet browser is automatically reduced if the temperature is Mercedes-Benz Apps with Google Local too high. The display may then temporarily Search™ , Destination/Route Download, switch off completely. Weather, Facebook, Google Street View™...
  • Page 22 Overview Cleaning instructions ! Do not touch the display. The display has a very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is a risk of scratching. If you have to clean the screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent and a soft, lint-free cloth. The display must be switched off and have cooled down before you start cleaning.
  • Page 23: Control Panel

    Overview COMAND control panel Function Page Function Page Switches to radio mode Selects the next station from the station list Calls up the Radio menu Skips forwards to a track Switches to the last selec- Fast forward ted media mode...
  • Page 24: Back Button

    To exit the menu: briefly press the % on/off button. button. For AMG vehicles: the controller is equipped COMAND changes to the next higher menu with buttons : and ?. level in the current operating mode. To call up the basic display: press the % button for longer than two seconds.
  • Page 25: Traffic Announcements

    COMAND calls up the Media source sound previously selected menu. If you switch off COMAND, playback of the Press the 8 button on the COMAND current media source will also be switched controller or the multifunction steering off.
  • Page 26 If you have selected a menu item from the To switch navigation announcements main function bar, switch to the last menu back on: switch COMAND off and then on set for the selected function. again ( page 23). The menu bar features options within the currently set function.
  • Page 27: Phone Book

    Character entry (telephony) Switching input line To select Tel/ Tel/®: slide 5 and press the controller. To switch to the bottom line of the charac- The communication menu appears. Phone Phone ter bar: slide 6 the controller. is at the front. To select 5: turn and press the controller.
  • Page 28 Cancels input 5 and press the controller. Selected character : is entered in the Inserts a paragraph upper line. COMAND adds the missing characters and shows the entry that best matches the current input. Entering characters using the number keypad...
  • Page 29 Character entry (navigation) The example shows the character entry when Symbol Function you save a destination as a navigable contact Deletes a character/an entry in the address book ( page 61). The cursor is located in the input line. è Switches to keyword search To select an input line: slide 6 and turn page 62)
  • Page 30: Adding

    Favorites To select Assign New Assign New: turn and press the Favorites controller. Overview of favorites The categories for the available favorites are displayed. Navigation Navigation Entertainment Entertainment Vehicle Vehicle Climate Control Climate Control To select a category: turn the controller and press to confirm.
  • Page 31: Deleting

    Favorites Renaming favorites Deleting favorites Press the favorites button on the controller. Press the favorites button on the controller. The favorites are displayed. The favorites are displayed. To select the favorite to be renamed: turn To select the favorite to be deleted: turn the the controller.
  • Page 33: System Settings

    Your COMAND equipment ....32 Important safety notes ....... 32 Display settings ........32 Time settings ........33 Text reader settings ......36 Voice Control System settings ..36 WiFi ............36 ® Bluetooth settings ......40 Setting the system language ..... 40 Calling up the favorite functions ..
  • Page 34: Your Comand Equipment

    Setting the brightness These operating instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available The brightness detected by the display light for your COMAND system at the time of pur- sensor affects the setting options for this chase. Country-specific differences are pos- function.
  • Page 35: Time Settings

    This function is activated when the vehicle leaves the factory. Night Mode Night Mode The display is set perma- Press the Ø button on the COMAND nently to night design. control panel. Auto Auto...
  • Page 36 The changeover to summer time advan- ces the time by one hour. Press the Ø button on the COMAND control panel. Press Vehicle Vehicle in the main function bar.
  • Page 37 YY/MM/DD YY/MM/DD Year/ Use this function to set the time and date for- Month/Day mat for all displays in the vehicle. date format, Press the Ø button on the COMAND year (two dig- control panel. its) YYYY/MM/DD YYYY/MM/DD Year/ Press...
  • Page 38: Text Reader Settings

    WiFi must be activated at COMAND and at The # dot indicates the current setting. the device to be connected. If COMAND is to be used as a WiFi hotspot: Voice Control System settings COMAND must be connected to an Inter- ®...
  • Page 39: Connecting The Device

    To select the Activate Activate O option: press the controller. Available WiFi hotspots are searched for and displayed. Press the Ø button on the COMAND control panel. Connecting the device General notes Press Vehicle Vehicle in the main function bar.
  • Page 40 A menu for making the connection appears. Select Connect via WPS PIN Connect via WPS PIN. Enter the WPS PIN generated by COMAND into the device. To confirm the entry: press the controller. Connecting a device via WPS PBC (USA) Prerequisite: For this type of connection, the device to be connected must support "Connect using WPS...
  • Page 41 WiFi The vehicle is displayed with the SSID MB MB Press the Ø button on the COMAND HOTSPOT XXXXX HOTSPOT XXXXX. control panel. To confirm the entry: press the controller. Press Vehicle Vehicle in the main function bar. Connecting a device via WPS PBC (Can- The vehicle menu is displayed.
  • Page 42: Bluetooth ® Settings

    -capable devices, e.g. mobile change accordingly. If it is not supported by phones, have to comply with a certain profile the Voice Control System, English will be in order to be connected to COMAND. Every selected. ® Bluetooth device has its own specific Blue- ®...
  • Page 43: Calling Up The Favorite Functions

    You may otherwise lose data. Calling up the Favorites function via the system menu: Using this function, you can: Press the Ø button on the COMAND transfer your personal COMAND data from control panel. one system/vehicle to another. make a backup copy of your personal data...
  • Page 44 Mercedes-Benz Center can deactivate your PIN protection for you. Alternatively, you can deactivate PIN protection by resetting your personal COMAND data page 43). Importing/exporting data Press the Ø button on the COMAND control panel. Press Vehicle Vehicle in the main function bar.
  • Page 45: Reset Function

    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. These include: Station presets Entries in the destination memory...
  • Page 47 Your COMAND equipment ....46 Important safety notes ....... 46 Vehicle settings ........46 Seats ............ 48 360° camera ........50 Rear view camera ........ 51...
  • Page 48: Vehicle Settings

    These operating instructions describe all To select the desired vehicle setting: turn standard and optional equipment available and press the controller. for your COMAND system at the time of pur- The main area with the setting element is chase. Country-specific differences are pos- active.
  • Page 49 Vehicle settings Setting the color Setting the delayed switch-off time Call up Vehicle Settings Vehicle Settings page 46). Interior lighting delayed switch-off To select Ambient Light: Color Ambient Light: Color: turn The interior lighting is activated for the dura- and press the controller. tion of the delayed switch-off time when the The setting element is active.
  • Page 50: Seat Functions

    Massage Dynamics Seat heating balance Selecting the adjustment function and seat Every bar of the graph displays the average Press the Ø button on the COMAND value for one minute. control panel. Call up Vehicle Settings Vehicle Settings page 46).
  • Page 51 Seats Adjusting the seat contour in the lum- Massage programs bar region of the seat backrest Overview This function allows you to adjust the air You can select the following massage pro- cushions in the lumbar region of the backrest grams: (4-way lumbar support).
  • Page 52: Settings

    Activating/deactivating using the reverse -1 -1 -3 -3 — the heat output to the backrest is gear: reduced one level at a time. Press the Ø button on the COMAND To exit the menu: press the % button. control panel. Press Vehicle Vehicle in the main function bar.
  • Page 53: Rear View Camera

    Activating/deactivating using the reverse gear: Press the Ø button on the COMAND control panel. Press Vehicle Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed.
  • Page 55: Navigation

    Your COMAND equipment ....54 Introduction ......... 54 Basic settings ........56 Destination entry ........ 59 Personal POIs and routes ....72 Route guidance ........77 Real-time traffic reports ..... 84 Storing destinations ......88 Map functions ........90 Navigation functions ......96 Problems with the navigation sys- tem ............
  • Page 56: Your Comand Equipment

    Digital maps do not cover all areas nor standard and optional equipment available all routes in an area. For example, a route may for your COMAND system at the time of pur- have been diverted or the direction of a one- chase. Country-specific differences are pos- way street may have changed.
  • Page 57: Showing/Hiding The Menu

    Introduction Entry restriction Calling up the map while navigation mode is switched on: For vehicles in certain countries, there is a From any menu, press the ß button. data entry restriction. The navigation menu appears. Entries can be made when the selector lever Press the controller.
  • Page 58: Moving

    If there has been no route calculated, Requirement: the map is in full screen mode, COMAND uses the selection as the new the menu is faded out ( page 55). basic setting.
  • Page 59: Basic Settings

    Avoid Avoid Ferries Ferries is ena- bled. COMAND will notify you of this visually and through a navigation message. To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler.
  • Page 60: Car Pool Lanes

    Assist Assist ing in the multifunction dis- play, a message appears in the COMAND display to help you start a rest stop search. To switch to navigation mode: press the For further information on Ø button. ATTENTION ASSIST, see the vehicle Operator's Manual.
  • Page 61: Destination Entry

    The address can be entered faster by entering the country in which you are currently driving the street before the city if the address has an when operating COMAND. unusual street name. Destination entry may be blocked while driv- While entering an address, you can also ing, depending on the country specifications.
  • Page 62 Destination entry Entering an address To select Town Town: press the controller. Enter the city, e.g. New York York. Then call up The example shows you how to enter a city, the list and select an entry. Proceed in the street and house number for an address, e.g.
  • Page 63: Starting Route Calculation

    As "My arrow will indicate the direction to your Address" Address". destination. Once the route has been cal- COMAND stores your home address under culated, route guidance begins. If the vehi- My Address My Address in the list of contacts.
  • Page 64: Keyword Search

    Destination entry routes are calculated ( page 57). You can enable the appropriate setting in the search display these and select them for route options, the keyword search is tolerant of guidance ( page 82). errors ( page 63). If route guidance has already been activa- It can be used for an address or a POI.
  • Page 65: Selecting Search Options

    The number of ada): a mobile phone must be connected exact/total hits is shown in brackets. ® via Bluetooth page 104) or USB page 187) with COMAND. Further search results are displayed, if Search Search and/or Fuzzy Search...
  • Page 66: Selecting An Address Book Con Tact As A Destination

    From Contacts. Select the destination. The address entry menu appears, showing the contact and associated destination address. COMAND automatically stores the last 50 To start route calculation: select Start Start destinations. To switch to navigation mode: press the Selecting a destination from POIs Ø...
  • Page 67 Destination entry To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler. To select Destination Destination: turn and press the controller. Select From POIs From POIs.
  • Page 68: Search

    Destination entry Defining the position for the POI search Selection Instructions Near Destination Near Destination Call up the POI menu ( page 64). (when route guidance is To select Near Destination Near Destination: turn and press the controller. active) Select a POI category ( page 67).
  • Page 69: Selecting

    Position and after entering another city. Requirement for "Calling up POI": a mobile Turn and press the controller. phone must be connected to COMAND The G symbol after an entry shows that page 104). further categories are available. Requirements for "Viewing the vicinity of the Select a sub-category.
  • Page 70 Calling up a POI ler. Select Call Call. To select Destination Destination: turn and press the If a phone number is available, COMAND controller. switches to the telephone function. Select Using Map Using Map. The map with crosshair is shown.
  • Page 71: Creating

    You can also map the route to the destination yourself by entering up to four intermediate destinations. The sequence of the intermedi- ate destinations can be changed at any time. COMAND provides a selection of predefined To select a POI category or Other Other : turn and POIs in eight categories, e.g.
  • Page 72 If the intermediate destination has a tele- Card Card page 75). phone number and a mobile phone is con- From From Enter a destination nected to COMAND ( page 104), the call Mercedes- Mercedes- from Mercedes-Benz is connected. Benz Apps Benz Apps Apps ( page 72).
  • Page 73: Editing

    Destination entry Editing intermediate destinations Accepting intermediate destinations for the route You can perform the following functions: To select Start Start in the intermediate desti- change intermediate destinations nations menu: press the controller. switch the sequence of the intermediate The route is calculated with the entered destinations in the intermediate destina- intermediate destinations.
  • Page 74 Select From Mercedes-Benz Apps From Mercedes-Benz Apps. every country. Please observe the country- The list of Mercedes-Benz Apps appears. specific regulations and always drive at a suit- able speed. Personal POIs are filed in categories: Using geo-coordinates Not Classified...
  • Page 75: Personal Pois And Routes

    Personal POIs and routes Alert when approaching Settings for personal POIs Displaying on the map Requirement: an SD memory card with per- sonal POIs is inserted ( page 175). Requirement: an SD memory card with per- If the vehicle is approaching a personal POI, sonal POIs is inserted ( page 175).
  • Page 76: Saving

    Memory Card Card: turn and press route based on a different map from the the controller. one used by COMAND. Points on the route Enter the name. may therefore be situated off the digital Select a category. roads. For this reason an imported route...
  • Page 77: Editing

    If a large number of entries are stored, a reg- ler. ister for quick selection appears. Personal If a mobile phone is connected to COMAND POIs and routes can be saved and sorted with and the telephone number is available, the different character sets (e.
  • Page 78: Recording The Route

    To select Destination Destination: turn and press the if route recording is started manually, it controller. must be finished manually before COMAND Select From Memory Card From Memory Card. is switched off (e. g. when the engine is switched off).
  • Page 79: Route Guidance

    (e.g. COMAND calculates the route to the destina- closed on Sundays and public holidays) are tion without taking account of the following, considered for route guidance on days for example: when they are open.
  • Page 80: Lane Recommendation

    (white dot) Change of direction (turn right here) Distance to the next change of direction COMAND announces the imminent change of The image shows an example of route guid- direction. The change of direction is ance at a highway intersection when driving announced ahead of time, with the announce- on a highway.
  • Page 81 Route guidance Calling up the selection mode Possible lane ;: you will be able to complete the next change of direction in this lane. Recommended lane =: in this lane you will be able to complete the next change of direc- tion and the one after that.
  • Page 82 Internet access page 137) Canada: view the vicinity of the destina- tion if street images are available and a mobile phone is connected to COMAND ® via Bluetooth page 104) or USB page 187)
  • Page 83: Destination Information

    Select +: turn and press the controller. COMAND automatically switches the naviga- tion announcements back on when: a new route is calculated. you switch COMAND on again or start the engine. A navigation message is given if the route is recalculated during dynamic route guidance due to new traffic reports ( page 84).
  • Page 84: Alternative Route

    Canada: view the vicinity of the destina- To select Route Route: turn and press the con- tion if street images are available and a troller. mobile phone is connected to COMAND Select Alternative Route Alternative Route. ® via Bluetooth page 104) or USB Route 1 is shown.
  • Page 85: Off-Road

    The COMAND system is unable to assess these factors or take them into consideration. Route guidance to an off-road destina-...
  • Page 86: Real-Time Traffic Reports

    COMAND is able to guide you to a destination Real-time traffic reports on the map even from an off-road location.
  • Page 87: Real-Time Traffic Reports

    Real-time traffic reports Traffic symbol information Traffic jam on the route Affected roads with indication of direction Slow-moving traffic on the route Symbol for report type, e.g. traffic flow Road blocked message Traffic disruption To switch to navigation mode: press the Traffic warning Ø...
  • Page 88: Real-Time Traffic Report

    Real-time traffic reports To select Details Details: turn and press the con- The report shows the following information: troller. State/province, road and display of the The report shows the following information: affected direction State/province, road and display of the Section of the road to which the traffic affected direction report applies Traffic icon and traffic report...
  • Page 89: Reading Out Traffic Reports

    To select Traffic Traffic: turn and press the con- Cancel Read-Aloud Function Cancel Read-Aloud Function. troller. COMAND reads out the current report and then exits the read-aloud function. To select Traffic Traffic Information Information On On Map Map: turn and press the controller.
  • Page 90: Saving

    Adding to a contact the current vehicle position or the crosshair position, if these are saved personal routes If the memory is full, COMAND overwrites the oldest destination. You can save destinations permanently in the address book ( page 88) and on an SD memory card ( page 89).
  • Page 91: Storing Destinations

    To switch to navigation mode: press the ß button. When the map is shown, press and hold the COMAND controller until you hear a tone. The current vehicle position is saved to the "Last destinations" memory. If an SD memory card is inserted, the cur-...
  • Page 92: Map Settings

    Map functions To switch to navigation mode: press the of, support of or advertising by these compa- nies for the navigation system itself. ß button. To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler. Map settings To select Destination Destination: turn and press the controller.
  • Page 93: Heading

    Map functions Selecting map orientation Map orien- Explanation tation North Up North Up 0 The map view is displayed so that north is always up. Heading Heading ¤ The map view is aligned to Up Up the direction of travel. The direction of travel is always at the top;...
  • Page 94: Selecting Text Information On The Map

    Map functions Custom Symbols Custom Symbols allows symbols to be For further information on range, see the vehi- selected from other/all available catego- cle Operator's Manual. ries. To switch to navigation mode: press the Turn and press the controller. ß button. You have the option of selecting symbols to To show the menu: slide 6 the control- be displayed O or not displayed ª...
  • Page 95: Map Functions

    Map Version Version. Information on the current map version is shown. COMAND displays the navigation map in the globe. This allows for a realistic map display free from distortion in all map scales. Rotating the 3D map Satellite maps are shown in map scales from 20 km —...
  • Page 96: Avoiding An Area

    General notes the address ( page 59). The map appears with the crosshair after the address is COMAND enables you to avoid areas you do entered. not wish to drive through. If you activate or deactivate a route block while route guidance is active, COMAND will calculate a new route.
  • Page 97 Registering the SIRIUS XM service To show the menu: slide 6 the control- Call the provider telephone number shown ler. on the COMAND display. To select Options Options: turn and press the con- You can also have the satellite service troller.
  • Page 98: Updating

    For North American countries, it is possible to COMAND may automatically switch off. This update the map data for COMAND free of protects the battery. In order to prevent this, charge for a period of three years. Information...
  • Page 99: Navigation Functions

    Map: turn and press the controller. To exit the compass display: press the % button. Requirement: a mobile phone with a data package must be connected to COMAND page 104). Info on navigation Call up the navigation menu ( page 96).
  • Page 100 Continue route guidance manually ( page 81). Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions COMAND is unable to COMAND has to redetermine the position of the vehicle if the determine the vehicle's vehicle has been transported. position. Example: After transporting the vehicle by ferry After transporting the vehicle by motorail Start the vehicle and pull away.
  • Page 101: Problems With The Navigation System

    Check the readability of the data medium, e.g. in a PC. To restart the update: insert the DVD. Insert an SD memory card or USB stick. COMAND asks for an activation code during the map update. The code must be validated in the vehicle. Switch on the ignition.
  • Page 103: Telephone

    Your COMAND equipment ....102 Important safety notes ..... 102 General notes ........102 Telephone menu overview ....103 Connecting/disconnecting a mobile phone ........104 Setting the reception and trans- mission volume ......... 108 Using the telephone ......109 Phone book ........113 Address book ........
  • Page 104: Your Comand Equipment

    These operating instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available for your COMAND system at the time of pur- General notes chase. Country-specific differences are pos- sible. Please note that your COMAND system...
  • Page 105: Telephone Menu Overview

    Telephone menu overview a mobile phone network is available Operating options the mobile phone is connected to COMAND You can operate the telephone by: ® via Bluetooth using the controller: If you cannot make an emergency call, you turning must arrange rescue measures yourself.
  • Page 106: Telephony

    ® you require a Bluetooth -capable mobile between the mobile phone and COMAND phone. The mobile phone must support on the Internet at Hands-Free Profile 1.0 or above. www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com.
  • Page 107: Connecting/Disconnecting A Mobile Phone

    Searching for a mobile phone Authorizing a mobile phone (connect- ing) Before using your mobile phone with COMAND for the first time, you will need to search for the phone ( page 105) and then authorize it ( page 106). Depending on the...
  • Page 108 COMAND and for the A code is displayed in COMAND and on the ® PBAP and MAP Bluetooth profiles individ- mobile phone.
  • Page 109: Establishing The Connection From The Mobile Phone

    Depending on the mobile phone can start the search on your mobile phone. used, you may have to confirm the connection Mobile phone: start the search for a Blue- to COMAND and for the PBAP and MAP Blue- ® tooth device (see manufacturer's operat- ®...
  • Page 110: Setting The Reception And Transmission Volume

    To close the detailed display: slide 9 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recommends de- the controller. authorization in COMAND and on the mobile phone. Subsequent authorization may other- wise fail. Setting the reception and transmis- To call up the telephone menu: press the sion volume % button.
  • Page 111: Using The Telephone

    Using the telephone To select Connect Device Connect Device: turn and press Rejecting a call the controller. To select Reject Reject: turn the controller and The device list appears. press to confirm. To highlight the desired mobile phone in the device list: turn the controller.
  • Page 112: Functions Available During A Call

    Using the telephone Using call lists To select Speed Dial Preset List Speed Dial Preset List: turn and press the controller. To call up the telephone menu: press the The speed dial list is displayed. % button. To select an entry and make a call: turn and To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the press the controller.
  • Page 113: Sending Dtmf Tones

    Using the telephone Adding a call Sending DTMF tones This function is not supported by all mobile phones. Answering machines or other devices can be controlled by DTMF tones, e.g. for remote query functions. If you would like to listen to the messages on your answering machine, for example, dial the corresponding number.
  • Page 114: Call Waiting

    Using the telephone Switching between the calls To select Conference Conference in the telephone menu: turn and press the controller. Press 6 on the multifunction steering The new participant is included in the con- wheel. ference call. Conference Conference is displayed in the telephone menu.
  • Page 115: Phone Book

    Phone book Rejecting: These contacts will remain there even when you connect COMAND to a different mobile To select Reject Reject: turn the controller and phone. You can view these contacts even press to confirm. without a mobile phone. Press ~ on the multifunction steering wheel.
  • Page 116: Searching For A Contact

    Æ Contact that has been entered, edi- firming with the controller each time. ted or saved on COMAND. To end the search: select ¬. \ Contact with voice tag The contacts in the phone book are dis- These contacts have also been played.
  • Page 117: Adding Information To A Contact

    Phone book To select a telephone category, e.g. Displaying the details of a contact Mobile Phone Mobile Phone: turn the controller and press to confirm. If you have marked a number as preferred, it is shown at the top of the list. To select Continue Continue: turn and press the...
  • Page 118: Automatically Importing Contacts From The Mobile Phone

    Saving or editing the contact data on up automatically after the mobile phone is COMAND does not change the contacts on connected to COMAND. the mobile phone. If automatic calling up of...
  • Page 119: Address Book

    Familiarize yourself with the address book functions before beginning your journey. You can use COMAND when the road and traffic conditions permit. You could otherwise become involved in an accident in which you or others could be injured.
  • Page 120: Displaying Contact Details

    If you store telephone num- Call up the address book ( page 117). bers in the COMAND phone book, these are To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the also saved in the address book. If you store a controller.
  • Page 121: Adding Information To A Contact

    Address book The entries can be categorized as follows: To select the address or geocoordinates: turn and press the controller. \ Business details The navigation menu is displayed. 6 Home details To select Start Start: slide 6 and press the An address book entry can contain the controller.
  • Page 122: Changing The Category Of An Entry

    Address book To highlight the desired entry: turn the con- Sending e-mail troller. Call up the address book ( page 117). To select G: slide 9 the controller. Select an entry: turn and press the control- To select Edit Edit: turn and press the control- ler.
  • Page 123: Automatically Importing Contacts From The Phone

    To select No: turn and press the controller. up automatically after the mobile phone is The process is canceled. connected to COMAND. Connect a mobile phone ( page 104). Listening to a voice tag Call up the address book ( page 117).
  • Page 124: Importing Contacts

    Source Prerequisites Saving or editing the contact data on Memory card The SD memory card is COMAND does not change the contacts on inserted. It contains the mobile phone. If automatic download- importable contact details. ing of phone contacts is activated, COMAND displays the copy ¥...
  • Page 125: Importing Contacts

    The following conditions must be fulfilled in order to import vCards: vCards (vcf files) may be located in the main directory or in folders. COMAND allows you to select the relevant folders directly. vCards must have the file extension ".vcf".
  • Page 126: 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 switch to the menu bar in the telephone phone are displayed. menu or the address book: slide 6 the controller.
  • Page 127: Call Lists

    Call lists To select Calls Received Calls Received Calls Calls Displaying details from a list entry Dialed Dialed: turn and press the controller. Abbreviated list entries can also be shown in The relevant list is displayed. full. To highlight the desired telephone number: To call up the telephone menu: press the turn the controller.
  • Page 128: Speed Dial Lists

    Speed dial lists Select a telephone category, e.g. Mobile Mobile If you highlight an entry that already exists Phone Phone. in the speed dial list, this is overwritten with the new entry. Select Continue Continue. To select G: slide 9 the controller. The address book is displayed.
  • Page 129: E-Mail

    The speed dial list is displayed. mobile phone for the e-mail function (see the manufacturer’s operating instructions). To select G: slide 9 the controller. To read and write e-mails in COMAND, the e- To select Delete All Speed Dial Pre‐ Delete All Speed Dial Pre‐...
  • Page 130: Calling Up The Settings Menu

    A menu with the following options is shown: The e-mail account is now configured. E- mails can now be received and sent in All Messages All Messages COMAND. All the messages are displayed. New Messages New Messages Only the messages that are new on the mobile phone are displayed.
  • Page 131: Messages (Text Messages And E-Mails)

    Messages (text messages and e-mails) Deactivating the e-mail function This function is not supported by all mobile phones. Call up the settings menu for messages page 128). To select E-Mail Off E-Mail Off: turn and press the Reading messages controller. E-mail reception is deactivated.
  • Page 132: Displaying Details

    To select the message: turn and press the controller. Displaying details and phone numbers The message is displayed. COMAND can also show a shortened sender To scroll through the message or select display in full. phone numbers in the text: turn the con- To call up the telephone menu: press the troller.
  • Page 133: Writing

    To select an input line for text: select 5 in the character bar. Writing text messages Enter characters. Writing a new text message COMAND contains templates which you can use when writing your messages page 132). To send the text message: select Answering a text message...
  • Page 134: Forwarding

    Entering text and sending e-mails To select an input line for text: select 5 in the character bar. Enter characters. COMAND contains templates which you can use when writing your messages page 132). Displays text templates To send the e-mail: select...
  • Page 135: Editing Text Templates

    Messages (text messages and e-mails) Select the input line for a text message Calling a text message sender page 131) or e-mail ( page 131). Display the message ( page 129). To select text templates : in the character To call up a menu: press the controller. bar: turn and press the controller.
  • Page 136: Deleting

    Delete: turn and press the con- troller. To select Yes: turn and press the controller. The message is deleted from the mobile phone and COMAND. To select No: turn and press the controller. The process is canceled. This delete function is not supported by all mobile phones.
  • Page 137 Your COMAND equipment ....136 Important safety notes ..... 136 General notes ........136 Conditions for access ....... 137 Setting up an Internet connection (Canada) ..........137 Establishing/ending the connec- tion ............. 141 Google™ local search ....... 142 Destination/route download ... 143 Weather forecast ......
  • Page 138: Your Comand Equipment

    These operating instructions describe all cle is in motion standard and optional equipment available for your COMAND system at the time of pur- The connection may be lost if: chase. Country-specific differences are pos- the mobile phone network coverage is sible.
  • Page 139: Conditions For Access

    ® connected via Bluetooth page 104) with current Internet connection. Therefore, you COMAND. If you are using Internet access for cannot establish an Internet connection dur- the first time, you must enable the connected ing a service call. mobile phone for Internet access Canada: a mobile phone must be connected page 137).
  • Page 140: Selecting

    Mobile phones are displayed that: The access data for the mobile phone net- work provider is selected once for the mobile are connected with COMAND phone connected and is loaded again each fulfill the conditions for the Internet func- time the mobile phone is connected. Estab-...
  • Page 141: Network Provider

    Setting up an Internet connection (Canada) Setting access data Input field Meaning Set the access data in accordance with your Auto DNS: Auto DNS: Automatic allocation of data package. You can contact your mobile DNS servers is activated. phone network provider to obtain the precise If the function is deactiva- access data.
  • Page 142: Editing

    Setting up an Internet connection (Canada) Canceling Internet access permissions To select Settings Settings: turn and press the for a mobile phone controller. To select Configure Internet Set‐ Configure Internet Set‐ Call up the device list ( page 139). tings tings: turn and press the controller.
  • Page 143: Establishing/Ending The Connection

    To select Connection Status Connection Status: turn and calling up the Mercedes-Benz mobile web- press the controller. site The following information is displayed: calling up a Mercedes-Benz App the volume of transferred data calling up a favorite...
  • Page 144: Google™ Local Search

    Google™ determines how the search page 142). results are sorted; this is not necessarily You will first need to register COMAND based on the shortest distance. before you can use the Internet functions. Further information on how to make use of a...
  • Page 145: Destination/Route Download

    Destination/route download Call up Local Search ( page 142). Using search results To select a search position, e.g. In the In the To select a search result: turn and press the Vicinity Vicinity of of the the Destination Destination: turn and controller.
  • Page 146: Displaying Destinations In The Vehicle

    Further information on how to use the desti- Select "Send to car". nation for route guidance ( page 145). Select Mercedes-Benz as the vehicle Further information on importing the desti- brand. nation ( page 145). Enter the mbrace e-mail address or the Further information on deleting the destina- vehicle identification number.
  • Page 147: Importing Destinations

    Destination/route download Display the destination in the vehicle You can use the function if: page 144). a mobile phone is connected To highlight a destination: turn the control- page 104) ler. the destination address contains a tele- To select G: slide 9 the controller. phone number To select Details...
  • Page 148: Deleting A Destination From The Server

    TEL/®: press the controller. To select Internet Internet: turn and press the controller. The menu with the Internet functions is dis- played. To select Mercedes-Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps: turn and press the controller. To select Download POI Download POI: turn and press the controller.
  • Page 149: Weather Forecast

    Info. The menu with the Internet functions is dis- The information chart shows detailed infor- played. mation for the selected area. To select Mercedes-Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps: turn and press the controller. Selecting a location from the informa- Select Weather Weather.
  • Page 150: Further Mercedes-Benz Apps

    Further Mercedes-Benz Apps The weather map is shifted in the corre- General notes sponding direction. To be able to use Mercedes-Benz Apps, you Changing the scale first have to register. To do so, you have to Turn the controller. enter your name and postal address once in...
  • Page 151 TEL/® in the main function bar by Press the % button for longer than two sliding 5, turning and pressing the con- seconds. troller. The Mercedes-Benz Apps menu or the A menu appears. Internet menu appears. To select Internet Internet: turn the controller and press to confirm.
  • Page 152: Internet Radio

    Internet radio. You can also call up the Internet radio directly in radio mode ( page 159) or in the Mercedes-Benz Apps ( page 149). Saving a station as a favorite Call up the Internet radio ( page 150).
  • Page 153: Web Browser

    Web browser To call up the telephone menu: press the Further options % button. To switch to the main function bar: slide 5 the controller. To select TEL/ TEL/®: press the controller. To select Internet Internet: turn and press the controller.
  • Page 154: Menu Functions

    Web browser Options menu Step Result Adding to bookmarks Press the control- Opens the selected ler. item. Adds the current website to the favorites. The website can then be called up using the menu. Press %. Calls up the menu. You can store up to 20 favorites in the menu.
  • Page 155 Web browser To show the menu: press the % but- Pop-ups are windows (usually with adver- tisements) which are displayed automati- ton. cally when you call up a website. You can To select 3: turn and press the control- block these displays. ler.
  • Page 156: Creating Favorites

    Web browser Deleting private data Favorites Introduction Favorites/bookmarks are frequently visited websites. Creating favorites Adding a favorite in the menu Press the % button. The last function called up appears. Select TEL/ TEL/® in the main function bar by Press the % button. sliding 5, turning and pressing the con- Select Internet...
  • Page 157: Favorites Menu

    Web browser To select the Internet Internet Favorites Favorites menu: Select Delete Delete. turn and press the controller. A prompt appears. The Favorites menu appears. Select Select the desired bookmark. If you select the favorite is deleted. The favorite is opened in a new window. If you select No No the process is canceled.
  • Page 159: Radio

    Your COMAND equipment ....158 Switching on the radio ..... 158 Overview ..........158 Setting the waveband ....... 159 Station ..........159 Tagging music tracks ....... 161 Displaying the artist and track ..161 Calling up sound settings ....161 Displaying information .....
  • Page 160: Your Comand Equipment

    Overview These operating instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available for your COMAND system at the time of pur- chase. Country-specific differences are pos- sible. Please note that your COMAND system may not be equipped with all the features described.
  • Page 161: Setting The Waveband

    Select è and enter the first letters of the required station using the controller. Press OK OK to confirm. COMAND displays a list of available sta- tions. To select stations from the list: turn the controller and press to confirm.
  • Page 162 Saving/deleting a station Set the desired station in radio mode. Frequencies are already stored in Press and hold the controller until the pre- COMAND. There are 100 preset positions set list appears. available. To select the preset number: turn and press the controller.
  • Page 163: Tagging Music Tracks

    Track. To select Info Info in the radio menu bar: turn A message appears in COMAND about stor- and press the controller. ing the track information. Information on the currently received pro- gram is displayed. If available, you will see:...
  • Page 164: Registering

    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 165: Overview

    Selecting a channel Changing channels When the display/selection window in the satellite radio display is selected, slide 1 or turn the controller. COMAND switches to the next available channel. Main function bar Preset Entering channel numbers directly Channel name and channel number...
  • Page 166: Memory Functions

    To enter the required search term: turn and Press the z key on the number keypad. press the controller. COMAND sets the selected channel. Direct and indirect results are shown. Select the required result. You can only select currently permitted digits.
  • Page 167: Music And Sports Alerts

    Satellite radio Slide 9 the controller. To select Options Options in the radio menu bar: turn and press the controller. To select the Delete Highlighted Sta‐ Delete Highlighted Sta‐ tion/Channel tion/Channel option in the additional To select Alert for Artist, Track & Alert for Artist, Track &...
  • Page 168: Channel List Updates

    Satellite radio Editing music and sport alerts To select Info Info in the radio menu bar: turn and press the controller. Select Edit Alert Edit Alert. Information on the currently received pro- A list of set sport alerts appears. gram is displayed. Select Manage Music Alerts Manage Music...
  • Page 169 Satellite radio Sound settings Information on sound settings ( page 198).
  • Page 171: Media

    Your COMAND equipment ....170 Activating media mode ....170 Audio/video mode ......171 Media search ........179 ® Bluetooth audio mode ....181 Operation with the Media Inter- face ............ 187 Video DVD mode ....... 190 Picture viewer ........194...
  • Page 172: Your Comand Equipment

    Vehicles with Media Interface: Media standard and optional equipment available Interface 1 and Media Interface 2 for your COMAND system at the time of pur- BT audio chase. Country-specific differences are pos- If playable music files are found, they will be sible.
  • Page 173: Audio/Video Mode

    Audio/video mode Using the main function bar Using the device list To display the main function bar: slide 5 In Media mode, slide 6 the controller. the controller. The media menu bar appears. To select Media Media: turn and press the con- To select Devices Devices: turn the controller and...
  • Page 174: Notes

    For multisession CDs, the content of the first session determines how COMAND will proc- DVD-V ess the CD. COMAND only plays back one MPEG session and gives priority to the first session on the CD. File structure of a data carrier...
  • Page 175: Copyright

    128 kbit/s and a sampling rate of at least ble with the audio CD standard and therefore 44.1 kHz. Lower rates can cause a notice- may not be able to be played by COMAND. able deterioration in quality. This is espe- Playback problems may occur when playing cially the case if you have activated a sur- copied discs.
  • Page 176: Inserting

    Load Empty Slots: slide 6, To insert the CD/DVD into the maga- turn and press controller. zine tray: press the V button. COMAND switches to the next empty mag- The magazine menu appears. azine tray. Please Wait... Please Wait... message appears.
  • Page 177: Inserting

    High temperatures can dam- Disc name age the card. Empty tray no. 4 COMAND supports SD memory cards Current disc (Secure Digital), SDHC memory cards (Secure Digital High Capacity), and SDXC To select the data medium: turn and press...
  • Page 178 Audio/video mode Playing similar tracks The side with the contacts must face down- wards. To select Play Play More More Like Like This This: turn and The music is played while the files are loa- press the controller. ded in the background. If there are no sup- Select the required track.
  • Page 179: Selecting A Track

    Audio/video mode Selecting by skipping to a track Set the desired time using the number key- To skip forwards or backwards to a track: pad. turn or briefly slide 1 the controller in the media basic display. Selecting an active partition To select Select Active Partition Select Active...
  • Page 180: Gracenote ® Media Database

    CD can be copied. ognition technology, Emeryville, California, USA on the COMAND hard disk. You will rec- Copying an audio CD ognize this by the logo in the bottom right- hand corner of certain audio displays. If the Insert an audio CD.
  • Page 181: Starting The Media Search

    Media search The media menu bar appears. General information To select Search Search: turn and press the con- COMAND plays back files from the following troller. data media: The category list appears. Disc (CD/DVD) To select Stored Audio CDs Stored Audio CDs...
  • Page 182: Media Search

    Genres Genres in the category list: turn and press the controller. and press the controller. The folder list appears. COMAND searches all media sources. A Select the required folder. selection list with Genres Genres and media sour- Either the desired track list appears or con- ces appears.
  • Page 183: Bluetooth ® Audio Mode

    ® Connecting Bluetooth audio devices Prerequisites ® Activate the Bluetooth function in COMAND ( page 40). Select ¬. The search results are displayed. ® Bluetooth audio mode requires a Blue- The numbers behind the results, as shown ®...
  • Page 184: Device List

    ® Before using your Bluetooth audio device ® need to authorize the Bluetooth audio with COMAND for the first time, you will need device first. to authorize it. To select Options Options in the Bluetooth audio ®...
  • Page 185 In this case, check whether your Blue- playback must first be started on the device ® tooth audio device can locate COMAND. itself so that COMAND can play the audio ® The Bluetooth device name for COMAND is ®...
  • Page 186 With some Bluetooth audio devices, play- authorized, playback starts. back must first be started on the device itself so that COMAND can play the audio files. ® Bluetooth audio device and simulta- ® Reconnecting a Bluetooth...
  • Page 187 Bluetooth Audio in the menu: troller. turn and press the controller. If you select Yes, the device will be deleted ® COMAND activates the Bluetooth audio ® from the Bluetooth device list. device. The basic display then appears. If you select No No the process is canceled.
  • Page 188: Tooth ® Audio Device Has Been Stopped

    To continue playback: select Ì. time A message appears. Ë is selected. you connect to the Internet using COMAND ( page 141). ® Starting playback if the Bluetooth audio device has been stopped Selecting a track...
  • Page 189: Operation With The Media Interface

    Normal Track Sequence Normal Track Sequence: the tracks are ces. Media Interface in COMAND has two played in the normal order (e.g. track 1, 2, 3 USB connections. etc.). The USB connection sockets are located in Audio data playback is determined by the the stowage compartment under the armrest.
  • Page 190: Search

    Operation with the Media Interface Supported devices Selecting a music file The following data media can be connected to Selecting with the controller COMAND via the Media Interface: To display the current track list: press ® iPod the controller in the basic display.
  • Page 191: Playback Options

    Video function To select a category, e.g. Current Current Track‐ Track‐ list list: turn and press the controller. The selection list appears. Select the required track. If playable video files are found, they will be played by COMAND.
  • Page 192: Notes On Discs

    Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph COMAND is set to region code 1 at the (approximately 50 km/h) your vehicle covers factory. This setting can be changed at an a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
  • Page 193: Video Dvd Mode

    Video DVD mode The DVD's control menu is operated directly DVD basic display using the controller or DVD functions. Control menu and Operation function DVD's control Operation with the menu controller Selection of title, scene, language, subtitles ... Operation using the MenuOptions Options Status bar...
  • Page 194: Dvd's Control Menu

    Video DVD mode Manual image enhancement Menu options To select options: in full-screen mode, slide 6 the controller. The video menu appears. Press the controller. The DVD basic display appears. To select Options Options in the menu bar: turn and press the controller. Options Options menu appears.
  • Page 195: Dvd Functions

    Video DVD mode To hide: select % in the DVD overlay Video menu menu by turning and pressing the control- To show the DVD basic display: select ò in the DVD overlay menu by turning and pressing the controller. Overview of DVD overlay menu Type of data medium Current title Shows the menu bars for the DVD basic...
  • Page 196: Picture Viewer

    ® Apple devices) which is connected to To continue playback: select Ì. COMAND, you can view these on the Playback continues from the point where it COMAND display. was interrupted. The following data media and picture formats are supported: To stop playback: select É...
  • Page 197: Displaying Pictures

    Picture viewer To select a data medium with picture files: Displaying pictures turn the controller and press to confirm. A directory list appears. Folders and picture files can be shown. Select a folder or picture. Starting a slide show While viewing a picture, press the control- ler.
  • Page 198 To revert to the original size: press the con- troller. Press the % button. Closing the picture viewer Press the controller. The menu appears. To select Close Picture Viewer Close Picture Viewer: turn and press the controller. COMAND returns to the last accessed media function.
  • Page 199: Sound

    Your COMAND equipment ....198 Sound settings ........198 ® ® Harman/kardon Logic 7 sur- round sound system ......199 Bang & Olufsen BeoSound ....201...
  • Page 200: Your Comand Equipment

    Setting treble, mid-range and bass These operating instructions describe all standard and optional equipment available for your COMAND system at the time of pur- chase. Country-specific differences are pos- sible. Please note that your COMAND system may not be equipped with all the features described.
  • Page 201: Harman/Kardon ® Logic 7 ® Surround Sound System

    ® ® Harman/kardon Logic 7 surround sound system Call up the sound menu ( page 198). Turn the controller until Balance/Fader Balance/Fader brought to the front and then slide 6 the controller. To activate the menu for balance and fader: press the controller.
  • Page 202: Equalizer

    ® ® Harman/kardon Logic 7 surround sound system ® ® Overview of harman/kardon Logic7 sur- Adjusting the balance/fader round sound system Function Options Equalizer Sets treble, mid- range and base Balance/fader Adjusts the volume: right/left and front/rear Logic 7 Optimizes the sound playback Balance adjusts the volume left and right.
  • Page 203: Bang & Olufsen Beosound

    Bang & Olufsen BeoSound Call up the sound menu ( page 199). The following modes are available for the Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG sound sys- Turn the controller until Logic7 Logic7 is in the tem: center. Slide 6 the controller. radio (FM only) The left-hand rotary menu to switch sur- satellite radio...
  • Page 204: Balance/Fader

    Bang & Olufsen BeoSound ble to set more bass for radio mode than for Slide 6 the controller. audio CD mode, for example. The respective Rotary menus for treble, mid-range and sound menu is called up from the menu of the bass are activated.
  • Page 205: Sound Profile

    Bang & Olufsen BeoSound Setting the sound profile Sound playback for individual seats With the Sound Profile Sound Profile setting, you can For the best sound, the specific seats will select between two defined sound settings. need to be set. Call up the sound menu ( page 201).
  • Page 207 Your COMAND equipment ....206 Weather forecasts ......206...
  • Page 208 These operating instructions describe all The weather data received from a weather standard and optional equipment available station is stored in COMAND for one hour. It for your COMAND system at the time of pur- can therefore be displayed again immediately chase.
  • Page 209: Daily Forecast

    Weather forecasts Switching the SIRIUS Weather display on/off Activating Returning to the current-day forecast: To select 5-Day 5-Day: turn and press the con- troller. A menu appears. Press the % button. Select Current Current. To select TEL/® in the main function bar: The information chart shows the forecast slide 5 , turn and press the controller.
  • Page 210: Weather Forecast

    Current Position Current Position in the menu. snow conditions (e.g. snow depth) COMAND receives the weather data for the temperature current vehicle position from the nearest The status of a facility is indicated as follows: weather station and displays it automati- cally.
  • Page 211 Weather forecasts To search for a location: select Search Search Memory functions Areas Areas: turn the controller and press to con- Storing the area in the weather memory firm. Select Other States (U.S.) Other States (U.S.) At Cur‐ At Cur‐ You can save locations that are called up fre- rent State/Province rent...
  • Page 212: Weather Map

    To show the menu: press the controller. can develop selectWeather Table Weather Table : press the con- hailstorm troller. the likelihood of a hailstorm COMAND receives the weather data for the Storm watch areas selected position from the nearest weather...
  • Page 213 Weather forecasts Shows areas for which storm advisories Displaying storm characteristics: have been issued (red areas). It is shown in Activate the Storm Storm Characteristics Characteristics dis- map scales 50 mi (50 km), 200 mi (200 km) play level ( page 210).
  • Page 214 Weather forecasts Legend: weather fronts Example: in the middle of the map you can see the current position of the tropical low- Weather Explanation pressure area (cyclone). To the right of this front a solid line shows the previous path with positions and times.
  • Page 215: Storm Watch Box

    Weather forecasts Region of origin category Precipita- Color scale tion type Atlantic, North Name of tropical storm and South (Hurricane Cate‐ (Hurricane Cate‐ Rain Eleven shades from light (light Pacific Oceans gory 3) gory 3) green) to heavy (red) Displays hurricane cat- Mixed Light (light violet) to heavy egories 1 through 5...
  • Page 216 Weather forecasts Activating/deactivating the display of areas To select Next Next: turn and press the control- in red: ler. The next storm is marked. Display the menu on the weather map Select Previous Previous. page 210). The previous storm is highlighted. To select View View: turn and press the control-...

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