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Page 1 Control systems COMAND operating safety COMAND introduction COMAND FM/AM radio COMAND satellite radio* (USA only) COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 COMAND video DVD (USA only) COMAND telephone* COMAND navigation COMAND address book COMAND system settings COMAND vehicle menu COMAND automatic climate control COMAND seats Instrument cluster control system Voice Control*...
Page 2 Control systems COMAND operating safety Warning! Warning! Warning! Any alteration of electronic components or In order to avoid distraction which could While the navigation system provides direc- software can cause malfunctions. lead to an accident, the driver should enter tional assistance, the driver must remain fo- system settings while the vehicle is at a cused on safe driving behavior, especially Radio, satellite radio* (USA only), amplifier,...
Page 3 Control systems COMAND introduction COMAND introduction COMAND (Cockpit Management and Data Switching COMAND on or off COMAND components System) is an information and operating Press the o shortcut button in the In your vehicle, COMAND can be used to center for vehicle sound and communica- center console ( page 86).
Page 4: Favorite Button
Control systems COMAND introduction COMAND shortcut buttons COMAND display Function Page In the COMAND display, you will find the 1 P Favorite button During Dynamic Rear View Monitor* opera- function currently selected and the corre- tion ( page 453) it is not possible to operate 2 M Shortcut button for: the COMAND shortcut buttons.
Page 5 Control systems COMAND introduction Adjusting COMAND display Swiveling COMAND display The layout of the menus may vary depending illumination on your vehicle’s equipment. This manual shows the menus for a fully equipped vehicle. Instrument cluster multifunction display This section describes features and con- trols via the COMAND controller, display and shortcut buttons only.
Page 6 Control systems COMAND introduction Telephone keypad* COMAND controller You can operate the COMAND controller as follows: With the help of the telephone keypad, you Use the COMAND controller to select can use your mobile phone if it is inserted menu functions shown on the COMAND press briefly or press and hold in the cradle.
Page 7 Control systems COMAND introduction Symbol How to use the COMAND controller Function Press briefly. Select menu item. Exit full-screen image with Navi. Press and hold until the selected ac- Save a station. tion has been carried out. Accept a destination for navigation. Rotate.
Page 8 Control systems COMAND introduction Operating COMAND Menu overview Each main function has a main menu. Each menu item in the main menu in turn has The illustration below shows the structure several submenu items. of the main functions and their main menus.
Page 9 Control systems COMAND introduction Video DVD (USA only) Page Vehicle Page Video DVD 124 Exterior Lighting Delayed Switch-off Submenu overview 126 Locator Lighting Switching to video DVD mode 126 Exterior Mirror Convenience Settings Pause playback 128 Automatic Locking DVD menu 129 Easy Entry/Exit Feature Interior Lighting Delayed Switch-off Interior Ambient Light...
Page 10 Control systems COMAND introduction Calling up the main menu Vertical menus Horizontal menus Moving through the menu: Moving through the menu: Illustration: audio main menu or rotate ymz. or rotate ymz. Slide Slide You can call up the main menu of a main function in the following manner: Selecting a menu item: Press n.
Page 11 Control systems COMAND introduction Entering characters Deleting individual characters Accepting first entry Select and press ) repeatedly in the Press n until you exit the character bottom line. entry window. Deleting entire words or numbers Selecting list item Press and hold ) in the bottom line until the word or number is deleted.
Page 12 Control systems COMAND introduction Confirming selection: Press n. Switching to the next highest menu: If you already see one of the submenus on Press L briefly. the screen (e.g. the “Audio” “Audio” Additional selection options are avail- “Radio” submenu), it is not necessary to able for list entries featuring COMAND switches to the next highest perform the first steps.
Page 13 Control systems COMAND introduction Selecting “Audio” in the main menu: Select “Save Station” from selection Slide qm. or sliding rmq. list by rotating Confirming selection: Press n. Select desired position. A selection list with the functions of the “Audio” main menu appears. Selecting “Radio”: Slide rotate ymz.
Page 14 Control systems COMAND introduction Main menus of COMAND Switching off navigation announce- Adjusting volume ments entirely The components and operating principles of Canceling navigation message: COMAND can be found on ( page 85). Briefly press F shortcut button dur- ing an announcement. Sound Switching off navigation messages: Muting: Press the F shortcut but-...
Page 15 Control systems COMAND introduction Volume of navigation announcements Selecting sound settings Adjusting treble or bass You can adjust the volume of the naviga- You can select different sound settings for Select “Sound” “Treble” or “Bass”. tion announcements independently from each individual audio source. The respec- The setting last selected is indicated by the volume of the respective audio source.
Page 16 Control systems COMAND introduction Adjusting balance or fader Changing setting: Slide Since some DVDs contain both stereo as until desired balance/fader setting is well as multi-channel audio formats, it may be Balance is used to determine whether the necessary to adapt the audio format reached.
Page 17: Current Setting
Control systems COMAND introduction Selecting a setting: Slide With some stereo recordings, the resulting ® By selecting “LOGIC7 OFF”, all compatible sound may deviate from conventional stereo rotate ymz. formats as they are present on the medium are playback. played back. Due to the vehicle’s spatial charac- Saving setting: Press n.
Page 18 Control systems COMAND FM/AM radio Only use the COMAND when road and traffic Warning! conditions permit you to do so. Otherwise you could be involved in an accident in Please devote your attention first and fore- which you or others could be injured. most to the traffic situation you are in.
Page 19 Control systems COMAND FM/AM radio Switching to radio mode Switching wavebands Select “Audio” “Audio” “FM/AM You can switch between the FM, AM and Radio”. WB (Weather Band) wavebands. Select “Audio” “Audio” “FM/AM Radio” “FM” or “AM” or “WB”. Press the M shortcut button once or twice.
Page 20 Control systems COMAND FM/AM radio Selecting stations using the station list Depending on the direction in which Selecting stations by entering the fre- the controller is being slid or rotated, quency manually The station list is only available for the FM the system searches upward or down- waveband.
Page 21 Control systems COMAND FM/AM radio Saving stations All three of these will call up a station pre- If you enter a frequency in the AM waveband set screen. The dot R in front of a preset which is outside the frequency range, COMAND tunes in to the next lowest frequency.
Page 22 Control systems COMAND FM/AM radio Press and hold n until you hear a sig- Option 3 Switching the station name display nal. on/off: Select “Audio” “Audio” Select “Audio” “Audio” “FM/AM “FM/AM Radio” “FM” “Radio” The station is saved. Radio” “Radio” “Save Station”...
Page 23 Control systems COMAND satellite radio* (USA only) COMAND satellite radio* (USA only) Only use the COMAND when road and traffic Warning! conditions permit you to do so. Otherwise you could be involved in an accident in Please devote your attention first and fore- which you or others could be injured.
Page 24 Control systems COMAND satellite radio* (USA only) Introduction to Satellite radio Switching to satellite radio Satellite radio service may be unavailable or interrupted from time to time for a variety of rea- Select “Audio” “Audio” “Sat Ra- sons, such as environmental or topographic con- A subscription to SIRIUS satellite radio ser- ditions and other things we can’t control.
Page 25 Control systems COMAND satellite radio* (USA only) Satellite radio service is not activated Only the preview channel is activated Main satellite radio menu The telephone number of the SIRIUS Ser- The satellite radio preview channel ap- vice Center and the twelve-digit electronic pears.
Page 26 Control systems COMAND satellite radio* (USA only) Select category by rotating Tuning in channels using channel Main area 1 can show all channels includ- and press n. sliding search function ed in your subscription. Which channels are shown depends on the selected program catego- When selecting a channel using the This function is not possible when only the ry 4.
Page 27 Control systems COMAND satellite radio* (USA only) Press n when the main area is select- Confirming channel entry: Press n. If the channel is no longer available or only the preview channel is activated, Further operation depends on whether you will see the message “Invalid Chan- The preset menu appears.
Page 28 Control systems COMAND satellite radio* (USA only) Tuning in channels using the channel Saving channels list There are twenty preset positions available. Select “Audio” “Audio” “Sat Ra- dio” “Sat Radio” “Channel List”. Option 1 The channel list appears. The dot R in Select “Audio”...
Page 29 Control systems COMAND satellite radio* (USA only) Show program info Channel update Calling SIRIUS Service Center Select “Audio” “Audio” “Sat Ra- The service provider may conduct a chan- It may be necessary to call the SIRIUS Ser- dio” “Info”. nel update. vice Center if, for example: During the update, the message “Updating You want to cancel the subscription or...
Page 30 Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Safety precautions Permissible file systems Warning! ISO9660/Joliet for CDs Only carry out the following when the vehi- UDF for DVDs Warning! cle is stationary: FAT16 or FAT32 for PCMCIA cards with COMAND is classified as a Class 1 laser Inserting a disc storage medium product.
Page 31 Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 This means that it is only possible to ac- If MP3 files are saved in the root directory Permissible MP3 formats cess the MP3 tracks. Access to the audio itself (uppermost directory on storage me- COMAND supports the MPEG1 Audio Lay- CD tracks is not possible.
Page 32 Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 In many countries, reproductions are not Notes about CDs/DVDs Audio DVDs differ from recordable DVD-R permitted without the prior consent of the and DVD-RW discs. copyright holder, not even for private use. Audio CDs with copy protection are not Data on audio DVDs are stored either in compatible with the CD audio standard and Make sure that you know the applicable...
Page 33 Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Notes about handling CDs/DVDs Inserting CDs and DVDs Do not affix stickers or labels to the discs. These could peel away and damage COMAND. Only hold discs by the edge. COMAND is designed to hold discs which com- ply with the IEC 60908 standard.
Page 34 Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Loading the CD/DVD changer Loading an individual magazine tray Loading all six magazine trays Press desired magazine tray button 3. Press load button 2. The CD/DVD changer can hold up to a to- tal of 6 audio CDs or DVDs. If a disc is loaded, it will be ejected.
Page 35 Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Inserting a PCMCIA card If the PCMCIA card contains a storage Ejecting from the DVD changer medium with MP3 tracks, COMAND switches to MP3 mode. COMAND supports commercially available PCMCIA cards or PCMCIA card adapters with storage media that may not be designed for the Ejecting CDs and DVDs temperatures which occur in the vehicle.
Page 36 Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Ejecting all discs: Press eject Ejecting a PCMCIA card button 3. The DVD changer switches to the first loaded tray and ejects the disc. Take disc out of slot 1. The DVD changer switches to the next loaded magazine tray and ejects the disc.
Page 37 Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Submenu overview The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 85). CD or DVD-A or MP3 Pause/Stop/Play Tracks/Track Folders Changer Sound (audio DVD mode only) List/Tracks A-Z (MP3 mode only) Normal Track Sequence Pause playback Show track list Select folder...
Page 38 Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Switching to audio CD, audio DVD or Example display in audio CD mode Example display in audio DVD mode MP3 mode Load CD/DVD ( page 115) or PCMCIA card ( page 117). Select “Audio” “Audio”, then “CD”, “DVD-Audio”...
Page 39 Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Example display in MP3 mode Stop function The “Pause” screen changes to “Play”. Continuing playback: Select “Audio” This function is only available in audio DVD “Audio” “DVD-Audio” “Play”. mode. The “Play” screen changes to “Pause”. Stopping playback: Select “Audio”...
Page 40 Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 Only in MP3 mode: Press n when the Press n when main area is selected. Selecting a track main area is selected. The track list of the current folder ap- The track list of the current folder ap- pears.
Page 41 Control systems COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 “Random Folder” (in MP3 mode only) The tracks on an audio DVD can be stored in Tracks in the active folder and any sub- various audio formats. The number of audio for- mats depends on the audio DVD. folders playback in random order.
Page 42 Control systems COMAND video DVD (USA only) Depending on your vehicle’s production Automatic picture fade-out There may be playback problems when play- date the COMAND video DVD function may ing copied DVDs. If a video DVD is playing when the vehicle There is a large variety of discs, disc-writing soft- not be available.
Page 43 Control systems COMAND video DVD (USA only) Notes about handling DVDs Only use a pen designed for such a pur- Inserting or ejecting DVDs pose to label discs. Do not affix stickers or labels to the discs. Place discs back in their boxes after These could peel away and damage COMAND.
Page 44 Control systems COMAND video DVD (USA only) Submenu overview of video DVD DVD-V Pause/Play Stop Changer Sound DVD Functions Pause playback Pause Playback Select medium Treble Brightness Continue playback Stop playback Bass Contrast Restart playback Balance/Fader Color 3D Sound 16:9 Optimized Widescreen Switching to video DVD mode The M shortcut button takes you directly...
Page 45 Control systems COMAND video DVD (USA only) Hiding/showing the DVD control menu Hiding/showing the menu system Fast forward/rewind Hiding the menu: Slide qmr. Showing the menu: Press n. Slide and hold until you get to the desired scene. Showing the menu: Slide qmr. Hiding the menu: Press n when the main menu area is selected.
Page 46 Control systems COMAND video DVD (USA only) Stop playback Pause playback Selecting film/track Select “Video” “Video” “Video Select “Video” “Video” “Video This function is only available if the DVD is DVD”. DVD”. comprised of several film/tracks. Show the menu system, if necessary Show the menu system, if necessary Select “Video”...
Page 47 Control systems COMAND video DVD (USA only) Changing settings: Slide or turn DVD menu until you reach the desired set- The DVD menu is the menu stored on the ting. DVD itself. It is structured in various ways Saving settings: Press n. according to the individual DVD and per- mits certain actions and settings.
Page 48 Control systems COMAND video DVD (USA only) Stopping the film or skipping to the Back to the film Depending on the DVD, it is possible the beginning/end of a scene menu items H and G either have no func- Press the L back button until you tion or have no function in certain parts of the DVD menu.
Page 49 Control systems COMAND video DVD (USA only) Exiting the menu: Slide omp. Saving a setting: Press n. Setting the language and audio format Exiting the menu: Slide omp. Subtitles and camera angles This function is not available for all DVDs. If it is available, you can set the language for the Interactive content DVD menu and the audio language and/or the...
Page 50 Control systems COMAND telephone* Safety precautions Canada only: Warning! This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following Never operate radio transmitters equipped two conditions: Warning! with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with- (1) This device may not cause interference, and Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from out being connected to an external antenna) (2) this device must accept any interference re-...
Page 51 Control systems COMAND telephone* Operating options Please note that these functions are only Operation using the mobile phone and ® available with Mercedes-Benz approved Bluetooth headset is described in the re- The components and operating principles of mobile phones. Please contact an autho- spective separate Operating Instructions.
Page 52 Control systems COMAND telephone* Functional restrictions Notes about COMAND telephone fea- contact the Mercedes-Benz Customer As- ® tures using a Bluetooth connection sistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes You will not be able to use the telephone, or your nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz or you may have to wait a while, in the fol- Many of the Mercedes-Benz approved mo- Center.
Page 53 Control systems COMAND telephone* Activating telephone mode With the telephone keypad you can: “911” emergency call Enter and clear numbers and special Select “Telephone” “Telephone” The “911” emergency call system is a public characters “Telephone”. service. Using it without due cause is a criminal Reject, accept, connect and end calls offense.
Page 54 Control systems COMAND telephone* Placing a “911” emergency call after Confirming the emergency call The roof cargo container* may impair mo- entering PIN/PIN2, PUK/PUK2 or un- bile phone reception. In an emergency, remove After the digits have been entered, you will the mobile phone from the mobile phone cradle lock code see the question “Do you want to dial the...
Page 55 Control systems COMAND telephone* Entering the PIN Entering using the telephone keypad Entering the PUK/PUK2 Entering: Enter digits ( page 135). Your PIN code (Personal Identification Num- The PUK/PUK2 entry (Personal Unblocking Confirming an entry: Press n or ber code) prevents unauthorized persons from Key) applies only to GSM mobile phones.
Page 56 Control systems COMAND telephone* Entering the unlock code Many mobile phones can be protected from unauthorized use with an unlock code (see mobile phone operating instructions). If you wish to use the phone functions when the unlock code is active, a screen appears requesting that you enter the un- lock code.
Page 57 Control systems COMAND telephone* Telephone submenu overview The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 85). Name Call lists DTMF Mic OFF/ON Text message (only when the mobile (not during a call) (only during a call) (only during a call) (not during a call) phone is inserted in the...
Page 58 Control systems COMAND telephone* Main telephone menu Mailbox 1 Numbers/characters to enter tele- phone number Calling up main menu: Select “Tele- symbol in the example illustration 2 Symbol for new voice message in phone” “Telephone” “Telephone”. above indicates that your mailbox contains mailbox new voice messages.
Page 59 Control systems COMAND telephone* You will see the telephone number of caller 6 if Call lists the caller transmitted the telephone number COMAND can display the following calls in no caller data is saved in either the COMAND separate lists: address book or the phone book on the mo- bile phone Calls received...
Page 60 Control systems COMAND telephone* Displaying details of a list entry Saving as a new entry in the COMAND address book COMAND can also show a shortened list entry in its entirety. Slide or rotate and select list entry ( page 141). Select list entry ( page 141).
Page 61 Control systems COMAND telephone* If four numbers are saved for the entry Accepting: Select “Accept”. “Save” does not function if the selected list you are searching for, a prompt will ap- entry is already saved in the COMAND address book. pear asking whether you want to over- Press s on the telephone keypad or write one of the existing numbers.
Page 62 Control systems COMAND telephone* If you have accepted the call using the Entering the telephone number using A detailed description of how to enter digits ® Bluetooth headset, the call will be con- the COMAND controller using the telephone keypad can be found on ( page 88).
Page 63 Control systems COMAND telephone* Deleting message: Press n. Placing a call to a call list entry or Calling up speed-dial presets using the COMAND phone book entry COMAND controller Calling up speed-dial numbers using the Call up a call list and select an entry Switching screen to telephone telephone keypad ( page 141).
Page 64 Control systems COMAND telephone* Deleting message: Press n. Press F shortcut button. The name of the person you are speaking with can only be seen in display 7 if his or her The > symbol disappears. telephone number and name have been saved in Functions during a single-call the COMAND address book or phone book on connection...
Page 65 Control systems COMAND telephone* Transferring a call Telephone numbers containing the + char- acter may impair the function. Switching back to the call display: From the hands-free system to the Select “Y”. ® Bluetooth headset ® The use of a Bluetooth headset requires Sending character strings via the tele- ®...
Page 66 Control systems COMAND telephone* ® From the Bluetooth headset to the From the mobile phone to the If any of the telephone numbers of a phone hands-free system hands-free system book entry in the mobile phone are the same as an address book entry, COMAND ®...
Page 67 Control systems COMAND telephone* Entries with category symbol 1 come Switching between the smart speller from the mobile phone. The following cate- and the list gory symbols are possible: Switching from the smart speller to = symbol for “Mobile” category the list: Slide repeatedly or press n until the smart speller is hidden.
Page 68 Control systems COMAND telephone* Closing the COMAND phone book The following options are available under “Options” menu item 4: In the smart speller, select “Back”. Displaying details about an entry ( page 151) Press back button L in the center Creating a new entry in the address book ( page 152) console ( page 86).
Page 69 Control systems COMAND telephone* Changing smart speller character Selecting using the list Closing detailed view: Slide set: Select #. or press n or back button L If necessary, switch from the smart in the center console ( page 86). Depending on the previous setting, you speller to the list.
Page 70 Control systems COMAND telephone* Assigning a New Entry in the Address Toggling upper and lower case for the input characters: Select & or Book This function is used to create a new entry in Changing language for the input the address book and to enter the data (first name, last name and telephone number) manu- characters: Select !.
Page 71 Control systems COMAND telephone* Deleting individual characters: The deletion rules may vary, depending on Saving a phone book entry from the Select ) and briefly press n. the entry selected: mobile phone in the address book The character to the left of the cursor is Upper entry selected from the address This function is used to save an existing deleted.
Page 72 Control systems COMAND telephone* Selecting a number category: Proceed as described in the “Changing Confirming selection: Select “Save”. Select a category, e.g. “Home”. data field” paragraph in the “Assigning The search menu for address book en- a New Entry in the Address Book” sec- Selecting a telephone category: tries appears.
Page 73 Control systems COMAND telephone* Select number to be overwritten. Selecting a number category: Entering digits: Select all digits one Select a category, e.g. “Home”. by one from the input characters. COMAND overwrites the selected num- ber with the new data. Selecting a telephone category: Moving cursor in the data field: Select Y or Z.
Page 74 Control systems COMAND telephone* SMS messages (Short Message Inbox “Text Message” does not function if the Service) SMS inbox contains no SMS messages. The SMS inbox only shows the messages which are re- Calling up the SMS inbox ceived while the mobile phone is inserted in the Select “Telephone”...
Page 75 Control systems COMAND telephone* Calling an SMS sender The SMS messages are sorted by the date and time they were received. The most recent Select SMS message “Options” message is at the top of the list. “Call”. If the name and telephone number of the sender is saved in the address book or phone book of The telephone connects the call.
Page 76 Control systems Proceed as described in the “Selecting a number category” paragraph in the “Adding a telephone number to an existing address book entry” section ( page 154). Saving SMS sender as new address book If the SMS message contains telephone entry numbers or navigable address data, you can se- lect this data and place a telephone call or trans-...
Page 77 Control systems COMAND navigation COMAND navigation Safety precautions COMAND may give incorrect navigation Warning! commands if the data in the digital map does not correspond with the actual Navigation announcements are intended to Warning! road/traffic situation. DVD maps do not direct you while driving without diverting cover all areas nor all routes within an area.
Page 78 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) COMAND navigation (introduc- Avoid getting scratches, fingerprints The updating process can take between tion) and dust on discs. 10 and 60 minutes, depending on the size of the map software. If the radio was switched on be- Use a commercially-available cleaning fore you started the updating process, you can Map software...
Page 79 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Loading a DVD into the DVD changer Press one of the magazine tray Map software is compatible with the buttons 2. navigation system and the current sys- tem software If a disc is loaded, it will be ejected. COMAND now checks whether the map Take disc out of slot 1.
Page 80 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Map data is already installed To allow the update to run to the end without canceling: Take no fur- You will see a message that the map data ther action. is already installed and a prompt will ap- pear asking you whether you want to con- If the update is successfully complet- tinue with the update.
Page 81 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Clean DVD. Map software is not compatible with Map software is not compatible with the navigation system the current system software See the “Notes about handling DVDs” section ( page 160). You will see a message that the update is You will see a message that the system not possible.
Page 82 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) General notes The roof cargo container* may also impair Please note that the update must be allowed mobile phone reception and GPS cover- to run to the end in this case. If you interrupt it, the navigation system will continue to be non-op- age.
Page 83 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Instead of the route guidance displays, Units of measurement The journey is interrupted if you park the ve- you see the “Off Road” display and a di- hicle and switch off COMAND. The units of measurement in navigation The journey is continued when you switch rection arrow.
Page 84 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Navigation system menu overview The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 85). Guide Route Position Destination Traffic (USA only) (only with route (only with route guidance active) guidance active) Select a special des- Call up route info Call up the save...
Page 85 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Calling up the map display and switch- ing to navigation mode Press the N shortcut button once or twice. The number of times you have to press the N shortcut button depends on the operating mode currently selected.
Page 86 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Showing: Press n in the full-screen Saving current vehicle position as des- map display. tination in last destinations list Showing menu system, if neces- Adjusting the map scale sary: Press n. It is only possible to adjust the map scale Saving: Select “Position”...
Page 87 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Adjusting the map scale Set the map to the vehicle or destina- Basic settings tion position, see the explanation be- Rotate ymz. low. You can make the following settings regard- Rotating clockwise zooms in, rotating less of whether route guidance is active or inac- counterclockwise zooms out.
Page 88 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Map orientation Setting map orientation: “Personal symbols” (you can determine Select “Navi” “Navi” “Map Dis- the symbols yourself) play”. “No symbols” The map display list appears. A dot R Adjusting: Select “Navi” “Navi” indicates the current setting. “Map Display”.
Page 89 Control systems COMAND navigation (introduction) Switching the geo-coordinate display on The list shows all symbols that are contained There must be sufficient GPS reception for displays 1, 2 and 3 to be shown. Height dis- or off in the digital map across all states (USA) and/or play 1 is an approximation because the naviga- provinces (CDN).
Page 90 Control systems “Short Route”: COMAND calculates a route with the shortest possible (minimized) distance taking distance and driving time into account. Setting route mode Exiting menu: Slide or press back button L in the center console Select “Navi” “Navi” “Mode”. This function allows you to set the following ( page 86).
Page 91 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) COMAND navigation system Entering a destination by the address As additional information to the street entry, (entering a destination) you can enter either a house number or an inter- section. It is not possible to enter an address when A zip code entry replaces the town/city entry.
Page 92 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Menu items in the address input menu List of states with input characters In the list of input characters 7, you can only select currently selectable characters. Some menu items will not or not yet be Which characters are included depends on the available, depending on the sequence in sequence in which you have entered your desti-...
Page 93 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Canceling an entry: Select “Back” in List of states without input characters The following menu items are now avail- the bottom line and press n. able: “Map”: Entering a destination from the map ( page 194) Press back button L in the center console ( page 86).
Page 94 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Entering a province (Canada) The following menu items are now avail- It is not possible to enter a zip code if the able: digital map does not contain any zip codes for In the address input menu, select the selected province (CDN).
Page 95 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Entering the zip code List of zip codes with input characters In the list of input characters 4, you can only select numbers which can be currently en- It is not possible to enter a zip code if you tered.
Page 96 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Canceling an entry: Select “Back” in List of zip codes without input It shows one of the following items of infor- the bottom line and press n. characters mation: Street and if necessary, house number, town/city, state (USA) or province Press back button L in the center (CDN)
Page 97 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) “Street”: entering a street Entering a town or city List of towns or cities with input ( page 181) characters You can only enter those towns or cities “Center”: entering a center When this list appears, the input charac- which are saved on the digital map.
Page 98 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Selecting characters: Slide During character entry, you can also man- In the list of input characters 4, you can rotate ymz. ually switch to the list of towns/cities with- only select currently selectable characters. Which characters are included depends on the out input characters at any time.
Page 99 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Selecting a town or city: Slide The street is visible if you have entered it be- In this case, entering a POI is based on the or rotate ymz. fore entering the town or city. town or city seen in the address input menu.
Page 100 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Street list with input characters In the list of input characters 6, you can You can only enter those streets which are saved on the digital map. only select currently selectable characters. When this list appears, the input charac- If you have not entered a town or city before en- Which characters are included depends on the...
Page 101 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Deleting an entire entry: Select ) in Street list without input characters If there are no other selection options, the bottom line and press n until the the address input menu appears again entire entry is deleted.
Page 102 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) “House No.”: entering the house num- Entering a center List of centers with input characters ber ( page 186) When this list appears, the input charac- It is not possible to enter a center if: ters 7 are automatically activated.
Page 103 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Canceling an entry: Select “Back” in List of centers without input characters In the list of input characters 7, you can the bottom line and press n. only select currently selectable characters. Which characters are included depends on the sequence in which you have entered your desti- nation and the data version of the digital map.
Page 104 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Which of the following menu items are now Entering a house number available may depend on the data version The house number can only be entered after of the digital map. The menu items which the street has been entered.
Page 105 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Canceling an entry: Select “Back” in In both cases, the address input menu Continuing or completing destina- the bottom line and press n. shows the house number, street, tion entry: Select one of the menu town/city and state (USA) or province items mentioned above.
Page 106 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) List of house numbers with input Canceling an entry: Select “Back” in In the list of input characters 4, you can the bottom line and press n. characters only select currently selectable characters. Which characters are included depends on the When this list appears, the input charac- sequence in which you have entered your desti-...
Page 107 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) List of house numbers without input Which of the following menu items are now Entering an intersection characters available may depend on the data version The intersection can only be entered after of the digital map.
Page 108 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) List of intersections with input Canceling character entry: In the list of input characters 4, you can characters Select “Back” in the bottom line and only select currently selectable characters. Which characters are included depends on the press n.
Page 109 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Press back button L in the center List of intersections without input “Save”: saving a destination in the des- characters console ( page 86). tination memory ( page 219) If the town/city input menu ap- “Start”: starting the route calculation pears: Enter a town or city.
Page 110 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Select “Yes” or “No”. Entering a destination from the destination memory If you select “Yes”, COMAND will stop the route guidance and start the route Select “Navi” “Destination” calculation for the new destination. “From Memory”.
Page 111 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) While the characters are being selected as Deleting individual characters: Switching manually to the destina- described below, the top list entry 1 al- Select ) in the bottom line and tion memory list without input char- press n.
Page 112: Map Scale
Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Entering a destination from the map Select “Back” and press n. Depending on the factory settings of the ve- hicle, it may not be possible to enter a destina- The “Back” menu item is only present if this tion while the vehicle exceeds a preset speed.
Page 113 Control systems COMAND navigation system (entering a destination) Moving the map and selecting the des- If the destination can be attributed, you Entering predefined destinations tination will see the address of the destination. Select “Navi” “Destination” If not, you will see the display “Destina- Moving map: Slide qmr, “Stopover”.
Page 114 Control systems If COMAND finds destinations, you will see a list of the destinations and details of how far away they are in the right-hand side of the display. The information about how “From Memory” Changing a stopover far away the destinations are can take “From Last Destinations”...
Page 115 Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) COMAND navigation system Entering town: Select “Town”. Entering a POI in a different region (Point of interest entry) The town/city input menu appears. This function gives you quick access to POIs Then proceed as described in the “En- which are of national interest in the state (USA) Entering a POI in the surrounding area...
Page 116 Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) Selecting another state (USA) or Designating a POI category If you have entered more than the state province (CDN): Select the first list (USA) or province (CDN) and the town The categories and POIs available depend entry.
Page 117 Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) Main category list with input characters Canceling an entry: Select “Back” in In the list of input characters 5, you can the bottom line and press n. only select currently selectable characters. When this list appears, the input charac- Which characters are included depends on the ters 5 are automatically activated.
Page 118 Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) Confirming selection: Press n. Main category list without input characters Main categories with symbol 2 con- tain either POIs or subcategories. Fur- ther operation depends on whether the selected main category contains sub- categories or only POIs.
Page 119 Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) Confirming selection: Press n. POI list Displays 1 and 2 are not visible if you have already entered a POI within a particular After selecting a subcategory, a list of Depending on the situation, COMAND first town or city.
Page 120 Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) Entering name of POI While the characters are being selected as described below, the top list entry 1 al- Select “Options” “Spell”. ways shows the POI that best corresponds The POI list appears with input charac- to the input data as it has been entered up ters;...
Page 121 Control systems COMAND navigation system (Point of interest entry) As soon as COMAND can clearly attribute POI list without input characters List options the characters entered to a POI, the input characters 4 disappear. Options in category and POI lists You see the POI list without input charac- If you enter a POI in the surrounding area, ters.
Page 122 Control systems Options only in POI lists Displaying details of the selected If there are no POIs available, the Selecting a POI: Select “Next” or “Pre- entry: Select “Options” “Details”. “Back” menu item is automatically vious”. highlighted and you cannot select oth- The detailed view appears.
Page 123 Control systems COMAND navigation system (real-time traffic) (USA only) COMAND navigation system (re- Real-time traffic notifications in the al-time traffic) (USA only) Depending on your vehicle’s production COMAND can display certain traffic events date the real-time traffic function may not in the map.
Page 124 Control systems COMAND navigation system (real-time traffic) (USA only) The following shows the possible symbol Displaying real-time traffic reports List for inactive route guidance displays. When route guidance is inactive, the list displays all streets for which messages are Displaying the message list present.
Page 125 Control systems COMAND navigation system (real-time traffic) (USA only) List for active route guidance When route guidance is active, the list dis- You can find an example message on The symbols for the possible message plays only the streets which are part of the ( page 207).
Page 126 Control systems COMAND navigation system (route guidance) COMAND navigation system For this reason, you must always observe Warning! (route guidance) applicable road and traffic rules and regula- tions during your journey. Road and traffic COMAND calculates the route to the desti- Route guidance rules and regulations always have priority nation without taking account of the follow-...
Page 127 Control systems COMAND navigation system (route guidance) Roads that have time restrictions (e.g. Preparation phase Announcement phase closed on Sundays and public holidays) are COMAND prepares you for the upcoming COMAND announces the next driving ma- not considered for route guidance, if the driving maneuver.
Page 128 Control systems COMAND navigation system (route guidance) 1 Next road Maneuver phase Example of a display without driving 2 Driving maneuver (turn left) maneuvers COMAND announces the next driving ma- 3 Graphical representation of the dis- neuver. Based on the example display be- tance to the driving maneuver low, the driving maneuver is announced 4 Point at which the driving maneuver...
Page 129 Control systems COMAND navigation system (route guidance) Destination or destination area Partially digitized areas If the destination is within a partially reached digitized area The digital map may contain areas that are COMAND guides you through fully digitized Once you have reached your destination, only partially digitized although they are within a areas for as long as possible.
Page 130 Control systems COMAND navigation system (route guidance) During route guidance, the display is divid- Off-road and off-map When you call up the route info to this type ed. On the right-hand side you will see the of destination, ( page 217) the following data shown there may differ from the actual situation: direction arrow showing the compass Route guidance to an off-road...
Page 131 Control systems COMAND navigation system (route guidance) These destinations are shown as off-road Route guidance from an off-road destinations, which you can enter using location to a destination the map, for example. If there is no road available on map at cur- In these cases, COMAND guides you for as rent position of the car, vehicle is off road.
Page 132 Control systems At the start of the route guidance, you will see the “Off Map” message and a direction arrow. The direction arrow shows the compass heading to the actual destination. Warning! Press P favorite button if the button The route is highlighted blue from the near- est road known to the system.
Page 133 Control systems COMAND navigation system (route guidance) The announcements remain switched off even if you start a new route guidance or if COMAND is switched off/on with the o but- ton. If you switch COMAND off by removing the SmartKey from the starter switch and then switch the ignition back on after more than 3 minutes, the announcements are automatical- ly switched back on.
Page 134 Control systems COMAND navigation system (during route guidance) COMAND navigation system Route browser The information 3 about the marked route (during route guidance) section shows the street name and the length of the route section. Marked route section 1 is al- The route browser shows an overview of the ways highlighted in white and outlined in red.
Page 135 Control systems COMAND navigation system (during route guidance) Displaying route information Select “Route” “Route Info” in map COMAND uses the time set in COMAND as view with the menu system displayed the basis for calculating the estimated arrival time. The clock must be set correctly in ( page 167).
Page 136 Control systems COMAND navigation system (during route guidance) Detour function Starting route calculation: Select “Start”, see also ( page 191). The detour function blocks a section of the Deleting blockage: Select “Navi” route ahead of you. You can set the length of the “Route”...
Page 137 Control systems COMAND navigation system (destination memory) COMAND navigation system Saving a destination from the list of last Select desired category, e.g. “Home”. (destination memory) destinations COMAND saves the destination in the Select “Navi” “Destination” destination memory as your own ad- Saving a destination in the destination “From Last Destinations”.
Page 138 Control systems COMAND navigation system (destination memory) Entering data: Proceed as described Select desired address book entry. Pro- Deleting a destination from the destina- in the “Changing the data field” operat- ceed as described in the “Searching for tion memory ing step in the “Creating a new address an address book entry”...
Page 139 Control systems COMAND navigation system (destination memory) If the navigable address data of the destina- tion to be deleted has also been assigned to an address book entry, COMAND deletes the data there as well. If the corresponding address book entry does not contain any further data, such as telephone numbers, COMAND deletes the entire address book entry.
Page 140 Control systems COMAND navigation system (destination memory) Destination memory list with input Entering an address manually characters: Slide qm repeatedly until If you want to assign your own ad- the input characters disappear. dress for the first time: Select “Save The list entry “My Address”...
Page 141 Control systems COMAND navigation system (destination memory) Using the address book entry as your own address If you want to assign your own ad- Entering a town: Proceed as de- In the address book entry, the town/city dress for the first time: scribed for destination entry in the “En- and street must be spelled in the same way as the destination entry so that the data matches...
Page 142 Control systems Displaying your own address Slide qm repeatedly until the input Select “Navi” “Destination” If your own address has already been “From Memory”. assigned, you will see the menu for characters disappear. starting route guidance with your own The destination memory list appears ei- The list entry “My Address”...
Page 143 Control systems COMAND navigation system (last destinations) COMAND navigation system Saving the vehicle position in the list of Showing menu system, if neces- sary: Press n. (last destinations) last destinations Select “Position” “Save Position”. COMAND automatically saves the last desti- Centering map on the vehicle’s posi- nations for which the route calculation was COMAND saves the crosshair position...
Page 144 Control systems COMAND address book COMAND address book This can take several minutes, depending The main address book display ap- on how many entries the phone book and pears. If the address book already con- the address book contain. After the read-in tains entries, you will see the data of an Warning! process, the COMAND compares the...
Page 145 Control systems COMAND address book Selecting an entry in the main address Select “Telephone” “Telephone” Switching between private and business data: Select symbol 1. book display “Address Book” “New Entry”. The input menu appears with the data The display switches to private or busi- Slide or rotate until the...
Page 146 Control systems COMAND address book Changing character set for the input Canceling an entry: Select “Back”. Searching for an address book entry characters: Select #. If one of the data fields contains new Select “Telephone” “Telephone” Depending on the previous setting, you data, a prompt will appear asking “Address Book”...
Page 147 Control systems COMAND address book Entries with category symbol 3 come Entries with the symbol contain com- Changing smart speller language: Select !. from the mobile phone. The following cate- plete, navigable address data from the nav- gory symbols are possible: igation system that correspond to digital Select desired language.
Page 148 Control systems COMAND address book Canceling search: Switch from the Select an address book entry in the The options available under “Options” menu smart speller to the list ( page 229). main address book menu item 4 depend on which data field 3 is select- ed.
Page 149 Control systems COMAND address book Selecting a different data field Select a phone book entry from the The options available under “Options” menu mobile phone using the COMAND item 4 depend on which data field 3 is select- or slide qmr. Rotate ed.
Page 150 Control systems COMAND address book Display the details of an address book Select “Save”. Display the details of an entry and high- entry ( page 230) then, select “Op- light the telephone number data field COMAND saves the data if there are tions”...
Page 151 Control systems COMAND address book Select “Yes” or “No”. Select “Options” “Call”. Address data is complete and matches digital map If you select “Yes”, a selection list will In both cases, the telephone* connects appear containing the four data fields. the call.
Page 152 Control systems COMAND address book Closing message: Select “OK”. Entering a house number: Proceed Voice entries as described for destination entry in Depending on which data is missing or the “Entering a house number” section For voice entries, your vehicle must be cannot be found on the digital map, you equipped with Voice Control*.
Page 153 Control systems COMAND address book Deleting a voice entry Search for the address book entry with Saving a phone book entry from mobile Select “Save”. a voice entry ( page 228). phone in the COMAND address book The input menu appears with the data Select “Options”...
Page 154 Control systems COMAND address book After selecting an entry, press n. Saving a phone book entry from the The external device must be able to ® mobile phone in an existing address send vCards by Bluetooth COMAND saves the data if there are book entry fewer than four numbers assigned to The external device is inside the vehi-...
Page 155 Control systems COMAND system settings COMAND system settings The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 85). System settings menu overview Display Time Voice Control* Language Favorite Services Reset ( page 237) ( page 237) ( page 239) ( page 240) ( page 240)
Page 156 Control systems COMAND system settings Setting the time zone and switching be- Subsequent operation depends on: Switching automatic changeover on tween Daylight Saving Time and stan- or off: Select “Automatic Daylight Sav- whether your navigation system has dard time ings Time”. GPS reception You have switched the function on or The correct time zone and Daylight Saving...
Page 157 Control systems COMAND system settings Setting the time/date format Individualization Select “Yes” or “No”. Select “Vehicle” “System Settings” Using individualization, you can fine-tune If you select “No”, the first part of indi- “Time” “Format”. Voice Control* to your own voice and thus vidualization begins.
Page 158 Control systems COMAND system settings Canceling during the first or second part Setting the system language You can assign the following predefined functions to the favorite button P: of individualization Select “Vehicle” “System Settings” Select “Cancel”. “Rear Window Sunshade” ( page 503) “Language”.
Page 159 Control systems COMAND system settings ® ® Bluetooth settings Activate or deactivate Bluetooth You can connect up to twelve devices to COMAND but only one device can be ac- Select “Vehicle” “System Settings” tive at a time. ® “Services” “Deactivate Blue- General information about Bluetooth tooth”.
Page 160 Control systems The second time you call up the list, and each time thereafter, the device list appears immediately if COMAND has not been switched ® off and on again in the meantime. Displaying details of a Bluetooth vice Starting search manually: ®...
Page 161 Control systems COMAND system settings ® De-authorizing a Bluetooth device Reset On devices which do not have an input key- pad (e.g. headsets), the passkey is predeter- ® Call up Bluetooth device list mined. In this case, it is not necessary to enter You can reset COMAND back to its factory ( page 241).
Page 162 Control systems COMAND vehicle menu COMAND vehicle menu Setting night security illumination Selecting “Exterior Lighting Delayed Switch-off” menu: Slide In this menu, you can program the follow- (Exterior Lighting Delayed Switch-off) rotate ymz. ing vehicle functions: Confirming selection: Press n. The components and operating principles of Function Page...
Page 163 Control systems COMAND vehicle menu Locator lighting on/off If you do not open a door after unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey, the lamps will switch off automatically after approxi- The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 85). mately 40 seconds.
Page 164 Control systems COMAND vehicle menu Confirming selection: Press n. Select “Vehicle” “Vehicle” “Loca- Exterior mirror convenience settings tor Lighting”. The components and operating principles of A checkmark appears when the locator COMAND can be found on ( page 85). lighting is switched on. In the “Exterior Mirror Convenience Set- tings”...
Page 165 Control systems COMAND vehicle menu Select “Vehicle” “Vehicle” “Exte- Automatic locking on/off Switching automatic locking on or off: Press n. rior mirror Convenience Settings”. The components and operating principles of A selection list appears. COMAND can be found on ( page 85). Select “Vehicle”...
Page 166 Control systems COMAND vehicle menu Activating easy-entry/exit feature To stop seat/steering wheel movement, do one of the following: The components and operating principles of Press seat adjustment switch COMAND can be found on ( page 85). ( page 348). Use this function to activate and deacti- Move steering wheel adjustment stalk vate the easy-entry/exit feature ( page 359).
Page 167 Control systems COMAND vehicle menu Selecting a setting: Slide rotate ymz. Confirming selection: Press n. Adjusting brightness: Slide Adjusting brightness: Slide Setting interior ambient lighting rotate ymz. rotate ymz. Confirming selection: Press n. Confirming selection: Press n. The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 85).
Page 168 Control systems COMAND vehicle menu Confirming selection: Press n. Setting interior lighting delayed Select “Vehicle” “Vehicle” “Interi- switch-off or Lighting Delayed Switch-off”. A selection list appears. A selection list appears. The current setting is indicated by a The components and operating principles of dot R.
Page 169 Control systems COMAND vehicle menu Extending or retracting rear window sunshade Trunk opening-height restriction* The components and operating principles of on/off COMAND can be found on ( page 85). This function is used to extend or retract The components and operating principles of the rear sunshade.
Page 170 Control systems COMAND vehicle menu Confirming selection: Press n. Select “Vehicle” “Vehicle” “Trunk Opening-height Restriction”. A checkmark appears when the trunk opening-height restriction is switched...
Page 171 Control systems COMAND automatic climate control COMAND automatic climate The following automatic climate control Warning! control functions can be operated via COMAND: Function Page The components and operating principles of Follow the recommended settings for heat- COMAND can be found on ( page 85). ing and cooling given on the following pages Temperature and pages in the “Controls in detail”...
Page 172 Control systems COMAND automatic climate control The automatic climate control menu is Setting temperature Changing temperature: Slide rotate ymz. called up via the climate control settings. Use the temperature controls %$ Exiting menu: Press n, back ( page 469) in the center console or button L in the center console COMAND climate control settings to sepa- ( page 86) or slide omp.
Page 173 Control systems COMAND automatic climate control Adjusting air distribution Changing air distribution: Rotate ymz. You can adjust the air distribution sepa- The symbol for air distribution changes. rately for the driver’s and front passenger’s The direction and size of the arrows side.
Page 174 Control systems COMAND automatic climate control Central climate control menu via Condensation may drip out from underneath COMAND the vehicle. This is normal and not an indication of a malfunction. The central climate control menu is in the The “AC ”...
Page 175 Control systems COMAND automatic climate control Selecting “AC ”: Slide Selecting “Mono” mode The “Mono” function is automatically rotate ymz. switched off when you: “Mono” is used to adjust the climate zones Confirming selection: Press n. for the entire vehicle at the same time. change an automatic climate control When the “Mono”...
Page 176 Control systems COMAND automatic climate control Selecting “Footwell Temperature”: Adjusting air flow from air vents Slide or rotate and then In automatic mode, this setting optimizes press n. the air flow when outside temperatures are high. The “Airflow” setting defines air distribu- tion and air volume in automatic mode: “Focused”...
Page 177 Control systems COMAND automatic climate control Operating rear climate control* from the front The “Rear)” function is used to oper- In the central menu for the rear climate ate the rear climate control via COMAND control, you can: and the buttons on the center console con- switch back to operating the front cli- trol unit ( page 477).
Page 178 Control systems COMAND automatic climate control Switching off rear climate control oper- Switching off rear climate control Switching on the automatic function of ation from the front the rear climate control Select climate control settings Cen- Select climate control settings Cen- tral climate control menu.
Page 179 Control systems COMAND seats COMAND seats Selecting a seat When adjusting the seats, observe the You must first select the seat for which you safety notes in the section “Seats” would like to make adjustments. ( page 347). Operating seats via COMAND The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( page 85).
Page 180 Control systems COMAND seats Select another main function from the Adjusting lumbar support: When you adjust the multicontour seat, main menu line. Slide or rotate until desired noises may result from pumping air into or re- leasing air out of the air chambers. setting is reached.
Page 181 Control systems COMAND seats Saving setting: Press n. Adjusting sides of seat cushion Adjusting backrest curvature in lumbar area This function is used to adjust the air Adjusting backrest sides chambers in the sides of the seat cushion. This function is used to adjust the air This function is used to adjust the air chambers in the lumbar area of the back- Select seat ( page 261).
Page 182 Control systems Drive-dynamic multicontour seats*, front For information on manual multicontour seat settings, see “Multicontour seats*, front” ( page 262). ® If PRE-SAFE has been activated, the air pressure in the air chambers (sides of seat cush- ion and backrest) of the drive-dynamic multicon- tour seats is increased.
Page 183 Control systems COMAND seats A scale appears. You can choose be- Pulse mode Depending on the setting, the massage tween: function runs for about 7 to 10 minutes. Select seat ( page 261). “0”: off Selecting “Pulse Mode”: Slide or rotate ymz. “1”: level 1 Confirming selection: Press n.
Page 184 Control systems Instrument cluster control system Instrument cluster control Multifunction display Warning! system The control system is activated as soon as A driver’s attention to the road and traffic the SmartKey in the starter switch is conditions must always be his/her primary turned to position 2 or as soon as the focus when driving.
Page 185 Control systems Instrument cluster control system Multifunction steering wheel menus. For example, in the “Settings” 1 Multifunction display menu, you will find functions for making 2 s to take a call The displays in the multifunction display settings to your vehicle. There are func- to dial and the settings in the control system are tions for calling up information and for...
Page 186 Control systems Instrument cluster control system Menus Trip ( page 270) Navi ( page 271) Audio ( page 273) ( page 275) Standard display Showing route guidance in- Selecting radio station Gear currently engaged structions, current direction Engine oil temperature traveled Vehicle supply voltage Fuel consumption statistics since start...
Page 187 Control systems Instrument cluster control system Telephone* ( page 278) Assistance* ( page 281) Service ( page 282) Settings ( page 283) Dialing a number from the Displaying the distance graph- Calling up vehicle malfunction, Setting daytime running lamp phone book ic*, DISTRONIC Plus* warning and system status mode (USA only)
Page 188 Control systems Instrument cluster control system Trip menu Fuel consumption statistics since start Fuel consumption statistics since last reset Press ( or & to select the “Trip” The menu overview can be found on Press ( or & to select the “Trip” menu.
Page 189 Control systems Instrument cluster control system Resetting fuel consumption statistics Distance to empty Navi menu Press ( or & to select the “Trip” Press ( or & to select the “Trip” The menu overview can be found on menu. menu. ( page 268).
Page 190 Control systems Instrument cluster control system Route guidance active Notification of driving maneuver with- Navigation status displays in the instru- out lane recommendation ment cluster The image on the multifunction display de- pends on whether you are being notified of While route guidance is active, the follow- a driving maneuver.
Page 191 Control systems Instrument cluster control system “Calculating Route” Audio menu COMAND is calculating a route. After- The menu overview can be found on ward, COMAND starts route guidance. ( page 268). “Off Map” The functions in the “Audio” menu operate The vehicle’s location is outside of the the audio equipment which you currently digital map’s range.
Page 192 Control systems Instrument cluster control system Press ( or & to select the “Au- Operating DVD changer/audio CD/ Operating video DVD (USA only) dio” menu. audio DVD/MP3 Turn on COMAND and select “Video” Press % or $ to select a station. Turn on COMAND and select “CD”, “Video”...
Page 193 Control systems Instrument cluster control system AMG menu If the engine reaches the overspeed range RACETIMER in the manual shift program, you will see “up” 2 next to gear indicator 1 as a re- This function is only available in S 63 AMG Warning! and S 65 AMG.
Page 194 Control systems Instrument cluster control system To select a different display, press Saving lap time and starting a new lap $, ( or &. You can save up to 16 laps. When you stop the vehicle and turn the Press button ç while the timer is Smartkey to position 1 ( page 344) or, in vehi- running.
Page 195 Control systems Instrument cluster control system Resetting current lap Overall analysis Lap analysis Press button æ while the timer is These functions are only available if you These functions are only available if you running. have saved at least one lap and have stopped the have saved at least two laps and have stopped RACETIMER.
Page 196 Control systems Instrument cluster control system To select a different display, press Telephone* menu Otherwise, you may not be able to observe ( or &. traffic conditions and could endanger your- The menu overview can be found on self and others. Each lap is shown in its own submenu.
Page 197 Control systems Instrument cluster control system If the telephone is not inserted in the Entering the PIN or unlock code Various mobile phone cradles can be in- cradle, the message in the multifunc- stalled in the front center armrest, see separate Enter the PIN or unlock code using the installation instructions for the mobile phone tion display is: “No telephone inserted”.
Page 198 Control systems Instrument cluster control system been stored in the phone book, other- If you press and hold % or $ for When you insert a Mercedes-Benz approved wise the dialed telephone number ap- mobile phone into the cradle*, the control sys- more than 1 second, the system scrolls tem reads in the phone book that is saved on the rapidly through the list of names.
Page 199 Control systems Instrument cluster control system Answering a call Assistance* menu When your telephone is ready to receive The menu overview can be found on calls, you can answer a call at any time ( page 268). with the ignition on. When you are in the In the “Assistance”...
Page 200 Control systems Instrument cluster control system Press % or $ to select the Service menu function display and are based on “Rearview camera” function. conditions or system status the vehicle’s system has recorded. The menu overview can be found on Press #.
Page 201 Control systems Instrument cluster control system If conditions have occurred causing Calling up the maintenance service in- Setting daytime running lamp mode status messages to be recorded, the dicator display (USA only) number of messages appears in the For information about calling up the main- This function is not available in countries multifunction display: “2 Messages”.
Page 202 Control systems With “Daytime driving lamps” mode selected and the exterior lamp switch at position M or *, the low beam headlamps are switched on when the engine is running. Showing or hiding additional Switching radar sensors* on/off speedometer In low ambient light conditions the follow- If your vehicle is equipped with DISTRONIC ing lamps will switch on additionally: You can have an additional digital speed-...
Page 203 Control systems Instrument cluster control system Press ( or & to select the “Set- USA only: The following message appears in the multi- tings” menu. This device has been approved by the FCC as a function display if the radar sensors are “Vehicular Radar System”.
Page 204: Voice Control
Control systems Voice Control* Voice Control* The navigation system does not supply any Warning! information on stop signs, yield signs, traffic Operating safety regulations or traffic safety rules. Their ob- Navigation announcements are intended to servance always remains in the driver’s per- direct you while driving without diverting sonal responsibility.
Page 205: Voice Control* Introduction
Control systems Voice Control* introduction Voice Control* introduction You control these systems using spoken The commands and digit sequences can be commands. Moreover, controls such as spoken without pausing between the indi- The Voice Control System gives you the ca- the buttons on the multifunction steering vidual words.
Page 206 Control systems Voice Control* introduction Spelling Command types Active System You may not need to spell the entire name The Voice Control System commands can The active system is the system currently (street, intersection, city or point of inter- be categorized as: shown in the COMAND display.
Page 207 Control systems Voice Control* introduction Controls Operation via the multifunction Activating Voice Control Item steering wheel Switch on COMAND ( page 85). 1 ! to activate Voice Control to accept a call Press !. 2 L to cancel Voice Control An audible tone (beep) confirms the ac- tivation of the system.
Page 208 Control systems Voice Control* introduction Setting volume level When the Voice Control System requires additional information from the user, a se- Activate Voice Control. lection list is shown on the COMAND dis- Speak a command, for example “Help”. play in the address book and navigation system.
Page 209 Control systems Voice Control* telephone Voice Control* telephone Telephone operation Warning! The Voice Control System gives you the Warning! Never operate radio transmitters equipped following capabilities: with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with- Enter a telephone unlock code Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from out being connected to an external antenna) using a cellular telephone while driving.
Page 210 Control systems Voice Control* telephone The Voice Control System detects whether Use the command “Telephone” to activate as a continuously spoken string of dig- the telephone main menu. Use this com- its, or your telephone is switched on mand if you want the digits you are enter- in digit blocks of three to five digits.
Page 211 Control systems Voice Control* telephone “Dial number” Sample dialog: “Confirm” You can dial a phone number using the Dial number Using the command “Confirm” will repeat command “Dial number”. all digits spoken up to that point. Upon re- Please say the number peating the digits, the system will prompt Digits from “Zero”...
Page 212 Control systems Voice Control* telephone “Correction” “Delete” Dialing Using the command “Correction” will cor- Using the command “Delete” will erase all “Redial” rect the last entered digit block. After digits entered. The system then prompts speaking the command, the last digit block you to start your input again.
Page 213 Control systems Voice Control* telephone After the command “OK”, you will be Sample dialog: “Dial name” (COMAND address book) prompted up to two times to input the Save name Use the command “Dial name” to place a name. When repeating the name, make phone call by selecting a name previously Please say the number first sure that you pronounce it in the same...
Page 214 Control systems “Call <voice entry>” (address book) Use the command “Call <voice entry>” to “Call John Smith work land line” “Delete name” (COMAND address book) place a phone call by directly selecting a The system confirms your input and the Use the command “Delete name”...
Page 215 Control systems Voice Control* telephone “List phone book” and dialing a phone Selecting an entry and dialing that Managing automated answering sys- number number tem/voice mail box For the desired entry, press ! dur- Use the command “List phone book” to lis- Activate the Voice Control System to ac- ten to all voice entries in the phone book ing or immediately after voice output.
Page 216: Voice Control* Navigation
Control systems Voice Control* navigation Voice Control* navigation During route guidance, you will not receive Warning! information on: Important notes For safety reasons, you should only select a traffic lights destination when the vehicle is stationary. stop and yield signs While the navigation system provides direc- parking or stopping zones tional assistance, the driver must remain fo-...
Page 217 Control systems Voice Control* navigation Navigation operation start route guidance Warning! display the map The Voice Control System allows you to Navigation announcements are intended to zoom in or zoom out of the map enter a state or province direct you while driving without diverting listen to the destination memory enter a city your attention from the road and driving.
Page 218 Control systems Voice Control* navigation Navigation commands “Enter state”,“Enter province” “Last states” Use the command “Enter state” or “Enter Use the command “Last states” to select a You cannot start the route guidance until all province” to select a different state or state or province from among a number of necessary address data has been entered.
Page 219 Control systems Voice Control* navigation The system displays a numbered Number one “Points of interest” list of matching street names on Number one accepted Use the command “Points of interest” to the COMAND display select a point of interest (POI) such as air- Do you want to start route guid- Please select a line number ports, railroad stations, gas stations etc.
Page 220 Control systems Voice Control* navigation The system displays a numbered “Next POI” The system calculates the route and, upon list search categories: Find menu completing route calculation, starts route With the commands guidance. Please select a line number “Next gas station” Number one “Last destinations”...
Page 221 Control systems Voice Control* navigation Sample dialog: “Navigate to <voice entry>” (address to directly select between home or work book) address for that name. The system con- Save destination firms your selection, calculates the route, Use the command “Navigate to <voice en- Please say the name and begins route guidance.
Page 222 Control systems Voice Control* navigation “Start route guidance” “Cancel route guidance” “Map” Use the command “Start route guidance” Use the command “Cancel route guid- Use the command “Map” to activate or to start route guidance after entering a val- ance” to cancel route guidance. switch to map display.
Page 223 Control systems Voice Control* navigation Sample dialog: Commands for entering parts of an Please select a line number address List destination memory Number one The system reads out the address Number one, town accepted “Enter town” book destination memory. The city selected is adopted for route guid- The “Enter town”...
Page 224 Control systems N-E-W-Y-O-R The system displays a numbered “District” or “Center” Sample dialog: list of available city names Use the command “District” or “Center” to District Please select a line number to spell a city location in the city previously Please spell the center selected.
Page 225 Control systems Voice Control* navigation “Street” “Intersection”, “Cross street” The intersection is adopted for route guid- ance. If an address at the intersection is Use the command “Street” to spell and se- Use the command “Intersection” or “Cross recognized, the system asks if it is correct. lect a street for the adopted city.
Page 226 Control systems Voice Control* address book Voice Control* address book Using these voice entries, you can dial a List address book destination memory phone number stored in address book or ( page 304) start route guidance to an address stored Delete the address book ( page 310) Warning! in the address book.
Page 227 Control systems Voice Control* address book Opening entry: Speak the command “Open entry”. Operating and using address book “Delete name” (address book) Use the command “Delete name” to delete Press !. a voice name from your address book. Speak one of the following commands depending on the address book status Sample dialog: (open or not open).
Page 228 Control systems Voice Control* address book Sample dialog: “Delete address book” Sample dialog: List address book Use the command “Delete address book” Open John Smith to delete all or individual voice names of The system reads out all available address The entry “John Smith”...
Page 229 Control systems Voice Control* address book The system will display a list of possible matches on the COMAND display from which you can select the desired entry. Sample dialog: Spell entry Please spell the name S-M-I-T-H The system displays a numbered list of matching entries on the COMAND display Please select a line number...
Page 230 Control systems Voice Control* radio Voice Control* radio Radio operation Selecting radio mode Press !. The Voice Control System gives you the ca- Warning! Speak the command “Radio”. pability to: Press !. Select a station Please devote your attention first and fore- most to the traffic situation you are in.
Page 231 Control systems Voice Control* radio “Sat Radio*” (USA only) Use this command for switching on the Sample dialog: Sample dialog: satellite radio*. Ninety-five point five Save station The Voice Control System tunes the radio Please say the station name “Next station” or “Previous station” to frequency FM 95.5.
Page 232 Control systems Voice Control* radio “Station Smooth Jazz” (List saved sta- “List station list” and select station “Delete station” (List saved stations) tions) from list Use the command “Delete station” (AM Use this command (AM and FM only) to di- Use this command to list the entire station and FM only) to delete a station from your rectly select a saved station name from...
Page 233 Control systems Voice Control* radio “Delete station list” Use this command to delete the complete The system deletes the complete station The station is erased and the remaining station list or one or more stations from list. The deletion of the station list cannot station entries are read out.
Page 234 Control systems Voice Control* CD/DVD changer/MP3 Voice Control* Commands The following commands “Next/Previous CD/DVD changer/MP3 CD/DVD” and “CD/DVD 1” to “CD/DVD 6”, For a complete list of commands cause the DVD changer to switch from one slot to another, regardless of the type of medium ( page 318).
Page 235 Control systems Voice Control* CD/DVD changer/MP3 “Next CD/DVD/Medium” “Previous track” or “Repeat track” “Memory card” Use the command “Next CD/DVD/Medi- Use the command “Previous track” or “Re- The “Memory card” command is used to um” to select the next available medium in peat track”...
Page 236 Control systems Voice Control* command list Voice Control* command list General commands sat radio* satellite radio* Command list telephone right Chapter “Command list” gives you on over- messages view of all commands available for use to control the Voice Control System. cancel Which commands are available for use is vehicle...
Page 237 Control systems Voice Control* command list Telephone* commands help global commands help CD letters of the English alphabet help disc telephone (on) digits 0 - 9 help CD player phone (on) continue help CD changer telephone off go forward help audio DVD save next page help DVDA...
Page 238 Control systems Voice Control* command list store telephone number confirm telephone number play phone book store name confirm password get phone book store password confirm unlock code recall phone book dial repeat PIN redial dial PIN repeat number redial last number dial number repeat PIN number redial last phone number...
Page 239 Control systems Voice Control* command list incorrect phone number destination guidance enter house number incorrect telephone number guidance instructions on map (on) incorrect unlock code switch guidance instruction on show map delete switch guidance instructions on switch on map delete PIN switch route guidance instruction on zoom in delete number...
Page 240 Control systems Voice Control* command list spell cross street enter district save address enter intersection enter center store destination enter cross street points of interest store address last destinations enter points of interest start route guidance last states enter point of interest start navigation last provinces enter POI...
Page 241 Control systems Voice Control* command list cancel nav next MB service center get address book cancel routing next Mercedes service recall address book cancel destination guidance next Mercedes service point delete address book exit route guidance next Mercedes service center spell entry exit navigation next Mercedes-Benz service point...
Page 242 Control systems Voice Control* command list open <voice name> call <voice name> work work car (phone) delete name call <voice name> office office car (phone) delete <voice name> call <voice name> business business car (phone) list destination memory call <voice name> company company car (phone) read out destination memory <voice name>...
Page 243 Control systems Voice Control* command list home car phone call <voice name> home car accept PIN code car home call <voice name> land line phone accept lock code car phone home call <voice name> cell phone home accept PIN number home land line navigate to <voice name>...
Page 244 Control systems Voice Control* command list Radio select channel frequency ninety-five point five list station list frequency ninety-five five megahertz radio (on) list saved stations frequency ninety-five point five mega- hertz read out station list play station list Example: 540 AM get station list weatherband five-hundred-forty...
Page 245 Control systems Voice Control* command list CD (on) previous track CD player (on) last track MP3 (on) CD changer (on) repeat track MP3 player (on) next CD replay track MP3 changer (on) other CD track 1-39 next MP3 next medium load track 1-39 other MP3 other medium...
Page 246 Control systems Voice Control* command list next folder select track number 1-39 next DVD audio other folder MP3 1-6 other DVD audio previous directory MP3 number 1-6 next audio DVD previous folder medium 1-6 other audio DVD last directory medium number 1-6 next medium last folder drive...
Page 247 Control systems Voice Control* command list replay medium previous group track 1-39 repeat medium previous repeat group load track 1-39 last medium previous replay group load track number 1-39 previous medium last group select track 1-39 next directory last repeat group select track number 1-39 other directory last replay group...
Page 248 Control systems Voice Control* troubleshooting Help function In a submenu, help can also be accessed at Entering digits and spelling any time by saying the command “Help”. To support the user, the Voice Control Sys- The Voice Control System will then read Entering digits tem contains an extensive help function.
Page 249 Control systems What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution Voice Control System does not recognize a The voice entries for the station names When you create your address book en- station list entry. sound too similar. tries, select names with the greatest possible acoustic differences.
Page 250 Control systems Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution Voice Control System does not recognize You have not operated the system from the Operate the Voice Control System only commands. driver’s seat. by the driver as the microphone is geared to the driver side. You have spoken unclearly, too loudly or Speak the commands in a continuous too quietly.
Page 251 Control systems Voice Control* individualization The individualization can only be performed You may wish to complete only a portion of when the vehicle is stationary. the individualization process. If you drive off, the individualization will be can- Completing the digits portion alone may result in celed.
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