Page 1 COMAND Supplement É1905844703dËÍ 1905844703 Order no. P190 0235 13 Part no. 190 584 47 03 Edition B-2018 Mercedes-Benz...
Page 2 Symbols Publication details In this Operator's Manual you will find the fol- Internet lowing symbols: Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehi- WARNING cles and about Daimler AG can be found on the Warning notes make you aware of dangers following websites: which could pose a threat to your health or http://www.mbusa.com (USA only)
Page 3 Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz First of all, familiarize yourself with your multi- media system. Read these operating instruc- tions, particularly the safety and warning notes, before you drive off. This will help you to obtain the maximum pleas- ure from your multimedia system and avoid endangering yourself and others.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Setting up an Internet connection Importing/exporting data ...... 39 (Canada) ..........119 Reset function ........40 Establishing/ending the connection ..122 Mercedes-Benz Apps ......123 Vehicle functions ........ 42 Door-to-door navigation ....... 123 Your multimedia system equipment ..42 Web browser ........124 Important safety notes ......
Page 5 Contents Displaying information ......131 Satellite radio ........131 Media ..........136 Your multimedia system equipment ..136 Activating media mode ......136 Audio/video mode ....... 137 Media search ........142 Media Register ........143 ® Bluetooth audio mode ....... 146 Operation with the Media Interface ..
Page 6: Index
Index Adjusting the volume COMAND ......... 26 Access data of the mobile phone Media source ........26 network provider Traffic announcements ....27 Deleting ......... 121 Alternative Route ........ 72 Editing ........... 121 Asterisk key Making entries ....... 120 see Favorites button Selecting ........
Page 7 Setting the air distribution Starting playback if the Blue- (COMAND) ........44 tooth ® audio device has been Setting the airflow (COMAND) ..45 stopped ......... 149 Setting the temperature Telephony ........90 (COMAND) ........44 Telephony notes ......89 Switching on/off (COMAND) ...
Page 8 Date format, setting ......35 Displaying engine data ..... 46 Day design, setting ......33 Displaying vehicle data ....46 Delayed switch-off time Setting options ........ 47 Setting (COMAND) ......43 Deleting Call lists ......... 110 E-mail Destination (navigation) Answering ........115 Editing a previous destination ..
Page 9 Media Database .... 141 Explanation ........69 Presentation ........69 Lighting Setting the delayed switch-off Handwriting recognition time (COMAND) ....... 43 Switching text reader function Switching the locator lighting on/ on/off ..........25 off ............ 43 Touchpad ......... 24 List of access data Heading up (navigation) .....
Page 10 Media Interface Enabling for Internet access ..119 Basic display ........151 Monitor Playback options ......152 see COMAND display Search ........... 151 Selecting a music file ..... 151 Copyright ........138 Supported devices ......151 Stop and playback function ... 141 Supported file formats ....
Page 11 Lane recommendation ..... 69 vider ..........120 Map functions ........79 Mercedes-Benz Apps ..... 123 Moving the map ....... 49 Selecting the access data of the Off-road/Off-map (off-road desti- mobile phone network provider ..120 nation) ..........
Page 12 Phone call Rear view camera Dialing ..........95 Displaying the image ......43 Picture viewer Switching on/off (COMAND) ... 44 Changing view ....... 157 Receiving vCards ....... 107 Displaying pictures ......156 Redialing (telephone) ......96 Exiting the picture viewer ....157 Reducing the volume General notes ........
Page 13 Text messages (SMS) SIRIUS weather display 5-day forecast ........ 162 Telephone Daily forecast ......... 162 Accepting a call (COMAND) ..... 95 Detail information ......163 Adding a call ........97 Information chart ......162 Adjusting the volume for calls ..27...
Page 14 Reconnecting a mobile phone Calling up quick access for audio ..23 automatically ........94 Changing the input language for Rejecting a call (COMAND) ....95 handwriting recognition ....25 Safety notes ........89 Changing the station/music Sending DTMF tones ......97 track ..........
Page 15 Index USB audio mode Storm watch areas ......168 Selecting a track ......141 Time stamp ........168 USB devices Weather memory (SIRIUS) Connecting to the Media Inter- Selecting an area ......165 face ..........139 Storing an area ......165 Web browser see Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode Entering a web address ....
Page 16: Introduction
Introduction Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph Operating safety (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle covers a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every Important safety notes second. WARNING This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equip- If you operate information systems and com- ment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)
Page 17: Data Stored In The Vehicle
Further information on protection against theft can be obtained from an author- assist in detecting and rectifying faults and ized Mercedes-Benz Center. defects analyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci- dent Qualified specialist workshop...
Page 18: Information On Copyright
COMAND/mbrace dent claims, and vehicle safety. Since the Crash If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract mbrace, additional data about the vehicle’s...
Page 19: Your Multimedia System Equipment
Introduction Your multimedia system equipment These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment of your multi- media system, as available at the time of going to press. Country-specific differences are pos- sible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here.
Page 20: Overview And Operation
Overview Overview Components Multimedia system display Touchpad Controller The multimedia system consists of: the display The display has 960 x 540 pixels the single DVD drive the controller the touchpad (for multimedia system with touchpad) ports in the center console (2 x USB, SD-card slot) ®...
Page 21: Display
The display may then temporarily switch Address book off completely. Internet browser Mercedes-Benz Apps with online search, Overview Facebook, stock prices, news and much more Mercedes-Benz Companion app Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website...
Page 22: Back Button
Overview Buttons and controller Overview Back button Controller Favorites button Switches the multimedia system on/off ( page 26) and adjusts volume ( page 26) Touchpad Back button The controller can be: turned 3 You can use the % button to exit a menu or to slid left or right 1 call up the basic display of the current operating mode.
Page 23: Touchpad
Touchpad Touchpad In all menus: confirms the selected entry in the list Alternatively, you can use the touchpad to select In the Radio Radio/Media Media menu: opens and enter information ( page 21). the list of available radio sources and media Multifunction steering wheel In the Telephone...
Page 24: Operating The Touchpad
Touchpad Operating the touchpad Selecting a menu item Touch-sensitive surface Favorites button Calls up quick access for audio Back button Use one finger to touch the touch-sensitive Using the touchpad, you can: surface. select menu items ( page 22) Swipe your finger up, down, to the left or right. enter characters (handwriting recognition) The selection in the display moves in accord- page 25)
Page 25: Calling Up Quick Access For Audio
Touchpad Calling up quick access for audio Touch the touch-sensitive surface with two fingers, spaced slightly apart. Turn both fingers clockwise. The control setting is increased. Turn both fingers counter-clockwise. The control setting is decreased. Moving the map Use two fingers to touch the lower part of the touch-sensitive surface.
Page 26: Touchpad
Touchpad Zooming in on the map Handwriting recognition Handwriting recognition overview Touch the touch-sensitive surface with two fingers, spaced slightly apart. Active input line Glide your fingers away from each other. Inserts a space ( page 25) The map scale is magnified. Illustration of the touch-sensitive surface Deletes characters ( page 25)
Page 27: On/Off
Touchpad Switching the text reader function of Use your finger to touch the touch-sensitive surface and swipe to the left. the handwriting recognition on/off The character last entered is deleted. You can switch the text reader function of the handwriting recognition on or off. Switching input lines Press Vehicle...
Page 28: Basic Functions
Basic functions Press the touchpad. Quick access for audio A symbol is shown. To select B: swipe your finger to the left or right and press. The list of available input languages appears. To select a language: swipe up or down and press.
Page 29: Traffic Announcements
Basic functions Adjusting the volume for traffic To switch navigation announcements on again: switch the multimedia system off and announcements and navigation then on again ( page 26). announcements During traffic or navigation announcements: Start a new route calculation ( page 54).
Page 30: Character Entry (Telephony)
Character entry (telephony) To show the menu: slide 4 the controller. Character entry (telephony) The menu for the selected functions appears. Depending on the operation, the marking is shown in main function bar : or menu bar ;. To select a menu item: turn and press the controller.
Page 31: Character Entry (Navigation)
Character entry (navigation) To select a character: turn and press the Character entry (navigation) controller. The character selected in character bar ? is Character entry options entered into text message input line =. You can enter characters using the controller or To delete a character: to switch to the bot- the touchpad.
Page 32 Character entry (navigation) To delete an entire entry: slide 6 and turn the controller, then after selecting press and hold down the controller until the entire entry is deleted. To switch to keyword search: slide 6 and turn the controller, then press it after select- ing = ( page 55).
Page 33: Favorites
Favorites Entering characters using the touch- Favorites Overview of favorites Alternatively, you can enter characters using the Adds a new favorite ( page 31) touchpad ( page 21). Character entry is sup- ported by a handwriting recognition function. Renames a selected favorite ( page 32) An example is the address entry ( page 53).
Page 34: Adding (Your Own)
Favorites To select a favorite: turn and press the con- To select Move Move: turn and press the controller. troller. To store a favorite in the desired order: To add a favorite at the desired position: turn and press the controller. If a favorite is stored over another favorite, the turn and press the controller.
Page 35: System Settings
Display settings To select System Settings System Settings: turn and press Your multimedia system equipment the controller. A menu appears. These operating instructions describe all the To select Display Display: turn and press the con- standard and optional equipment of your multi- troller.
Page 36: Time Settings
Time settings To switch the display on again: press the Select the country you are currently in by turning and pressing the controller. controller. The country is accepted. A time zone list may also be displayed, depending on the country selected. Time settings To select the desired time zone: turn and General information...
Page 37: Text Reader Settings
Text reader settings To select the desired date format: turn and Manual time setting press the controller. The # dot indicates the current setting. To select the desired time format: turn and press the controller. The # dot indicates the current setting. Abbreviation Meaning YYYY/MM/DD...
Page 38: Voice Control System Settings
Wi-Fi If the multimedia system is to be used as a Wi-Fi Voice Control System settings hotspot: Opening/closing the help window The multimedia system must be connected to an Internet-enabled mobile phone via Blue- If the set system language is not supported tooth ®...
Page 39: Changing The Name Of The Ssid
Wi-Fi vehicle is displayed with the SSID MB WLAN MB WLAN Generating a new security key XXXXX XXXXX. To select Vehicle Vehicle from the main function bar: The device to be connected generates a PIN. turn and press the controller. Also enter this PIN into the multimedia sys- To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the con- tem.
Page 40: Bluetooth ® Settings
Setting the system language Select ¬. Automatic volume adjustment Press the controller. General information From now on, when establishing a connec- tion, the vehicle will be shown with the new With the Automatic Automatic Volume Volume Adjustment Adjustment func- SSID both on the device to be connected and tion, the volumes of different audio sources are in the Connect...
Page 41: Calling Up And Editing The Favorites Function
(e.g. a USB stick) as temporary storage. You can obtain further information on data Calling up the Favorites function via the sys- import and export from an authorized tem menu Mercedes-Benz Center. Press Vehicle Vehicle in the main function bar.
Page 42: Reset Function
Entries in the address book Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data. Authorized telephone Connecting a USB storage device Data on the internal hard drive, e.g. music files in...
Page 43 Reset function Select Yes. A prompt appears again asking whether you really wish to reset. Select Yes. A message appears. The multimedia system is reset to the factory settings and restarted.
Page 44: Vehicle Functions
Vehicle settings Your multimedia system equipment Setting the easy entry and exit feature This function makes getting in and out of your These operating instructions describe all the vehicle easier. standard and optional equipment of your multi- Call up Vehicle Settings Vehicle Settings page 42).
Page 45: Rear View Camera
Rear view camera Call up Vehicle Settings Vehicle Settings page 42). Setting the switch-off delay time To select Automatic Mirror Folding Automatic Mirror Folding: turn Interior lighting switch-off delay time and press the controller. The function switches on or off, depending on The interior lighting is activated for the duration the previous setting.
Page 46: Climate Control Settings
Climate control settings Switching automatic mode of the rear Settings in the climate control bar view camera on/off Overview This function activates the rear view camera when reverse gear is engaged. Press Vehicle Vehicle in the main function bar. The vehicle menu is displayed. Slide 6 the controller.
Page 47 Climate control settings To change the setting: turn the controller. You can also use the climate control menu page 45) to set the air distribution. To exit the menu: press the % button. The current airflow setting is shown in the cli- Setting the airflow mate control bar: DIFFUSE...
Page 48: Dynamic Select
DYNAMIC SELECT Synchronizing the climate control set- Configuration via the DYNAMIC tings SELECT controller Use O Sync Sync (synchronization) to select the cli- Use the DYNAMIC SELECT controller to select mate control setting for all zones together O or Individual Configuration Individual Configuration drive pro- separately ª.
Page 49: Setting Options
DYNAMIC SELECT Press Vehicle Vehicle in the main function bar. You can choose from the following settings for The vehicle menu is displayed. ® the ESP (Electronic Stability Program): To select DYNAMIC SELECT DYNAMIC SELECT: turn and press Sport the controller. Individual Individual Configuration Configuration,...
Page 50: Navigation
Introduction For this reason, you must always observe road Your multimedia system equipment and traffic rules and regulations during your journey. Road and traffic rules and regulations These operating instructions describe all the always have priority over the system's driving standard and optional equipment of your multi- recommendations.
Page 51: Moving
Introduction Other entries are possible, such as entering points of interest in the vicinity of the destina- tion or current position. Switching to navigation mode To hide: press the % button. Slide 5 the controller. Full screen symbol : appears. Press the controller.
Page 52: Basic Settings
Basic settings Basic settings Eco Route Eco Route The multimedia system cal- culates an economical route. Selecting the route type The journey may take slightly longer compared to taking the fast route. Short Short The multimedia system cal- Route Route culates a short distance route.
Page 53: Car Pool Lanes
Basic settings Menu item Avoid Tunnels Avoid Tunnels To select Options Options: turn and press the con- troller. Menu item Avoid Unpaved Roads Avoid Unpaved Roads Select Settings Settings. The function is not available in all countries. Select an option. Menu item Use Toll Roads Use Toll Roads...
Page 54: Destination Entry
Destination entry Carpool lanes are indicated by a diamond sym- Destination entry may be blocked while driving, bol on specific road signs and on the road sur- depending on the country specifications. face. The road signs may also include the des- ignation CARPOOL.
Page 55: Address Book
Destination entry Entering an address Enter the house number. Confirm the entry. The address entry menu shows the address. The city in which the vehicle is currently located (current vehicle position) is at the top of the list of cities. When entering an address as the des- tination, the locations for which route guidance has already been carried out are more promi- nently available.
Page 56: Starting Route Calculation
Destination entry Call up the address entry menu ( page 52). the direction to the destination and the Road Road Not Mapped Not Mapped message. To select Save Save: slide 6, turn and press the controller. Selection Continue Continue: if Calculate Alter‐...
Page 57: Keyword Search
Destination entry Selecting search results Keyword search Entering keywords The search results are divided into categories, such as addresses. The number of exact/total The keyword search is used to help find desti- hits is shown in brackets. nations using fragments of words. The keyword Further search results are displayed, if search is tolerant of errors.
Page 58: Tinations
Destination entry To use online search: select Online Online To select State/Province State/Province: slide 5, turn Search Search by turning and pressing the control- and press the controller. States/provinces are sorted alphabetically. ler. The search switches to the online functions. To select a state/province: turn and press the controller.
Page 59: Selecting An Address Book Con Tact As A Destination
Destination entry If the navigation menu appears, press the If the navigation menu appears, press the controller. controller. The map shows the vehicle's current position. The map shows the vehicle's current position. To show the menu: slide 6 the controller. To show the menu: slide 6 the controller.
Page 60: Defining The Position For The Poi Search
Destination entry Select a category or one of the searches listed in the table. The G symbol after an entry shows that further categories are available. Select a sub-category. The search for POIs starts. If route guidance is active, first define the position for the POI search ( page 58).
Page 61: Entering
Destination entry Selection Instructions Near Destination Near Destination Select a category or Search By Name Search By Name page 57). The search is performed Select Near Destination Near Destination. in the vicinity of the desti- The search for POIs starts. nation.
Page 62: Entering Intermediate Destina Tions
Destination entry Calculate Alternative Routes Calculate Alternative Routes is acti- Select Using Map Using Map. vated ( page 50), Continue Continue is available. The map with crosshair is shown. To move the map: slide 1, 4 or 2 the controller. Rotating a 3D POI To change the map scale: turn the controller Realistically modeled buildings are shown on...
Page 63: Address Book
The destination is entered in the intermediate destinations menu. Enter a destination from From From To enter another intermediate destina- Mercedes- Mercedes- Mercedes-Benz Apps tion: slide 5 the controller and highlight Benz Apps Benz Apps page 62). Add New: New:. Press the controller.
Page 64: Searching For A Gas Station When The Fuel Level Is Low
Mercedes-Benz Apps menu. Once the route has been recalculated, Requirement (USA): mbrace is activated for the the intermediate destination is deleted from Mercedes-Benz Apps ( page 118). the intermediate destinations menu.
Page 65: Personal Pois And Routes
Please observe the country-specific Select From Mercedes-Benz Apps From Mercedes-Benz Apps. regulations and always drive at a suitable speed. The list of Mercedes-Benz Apps appears. Personal POIs are filed in categories: Not Classified Not Classified Using geo-coordinates Standard entry for personal POIs...
Page 66: Saving
Personal POIs and routes If the "Alert when approaching" function is acti- To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 the vated ( page 64), the symbols are displayed controller. up to a map scale of 2 mi. To select Navi Navi: turn and press the controller.
Page 67: Selecting
Mercedes-Benz Apps To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 the controller. You can import destinations and routes into the navigation via the Mercedes-Benz apps. These To select Navi Navi: turn and press the controller. have their own symbol and are filed in the...
Page 68: Editing
Personal POIs and routes The example shows a personal POI. The example shows a personal route. Insert the SD memory card ( page 139). Select personal POI or personal route page 65). To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 the To explore a personal POI or personal controller.
Page 69: Route Guidance
Route guidance When recording the route, bear in mind the fol- Select Personal Routes Personal Routes. lowing: Previously recorded routes are displayed. To select a route, turn and press the control- If the SD card is inserted, it must not be ler.
Page 70: Preparation Phase
Route guidance If the digital map contains the corresponding The display is now split into two sectors. The information, the following applies: map is shown on the left side of the display, and a detailed image of the intersection or a 3D During route guidance, the multimedia sys- image of the imminent change of direction is tem tries to avoid roads with restricted...
Page 71: Lane Recommendation
Route guidance lane recommendations with a lower boundary Lane recommendations line. Display on multi-lane roads Highway information Display mode Lanes not recommended (dark gray) Possible lane (light gray) Recommended lanes (white) If the digital map contains the relevant data, the Requirement: the Highway Information Highway Information...
Page 72: Address Book
Route guidance Starting route guidance to a POI Destination reached To select a POI: turn the controller and press Once the destination is reached, you will see the to confirm. checkered flag. Route guidance is finished. The POI details are displayed. You can perform the following functions: Navigation announcements Store in the address book (...
Page 73: Canceling/Continuing Route Guid Ance
Route guidance Switching navigation announcements Route information on/off Destination information To switch off navigation announcements: press the 8 button on the multifunction steering wheel during a navigation message. To switch navigation announcements back on: slide 6 the controller. To select +: turn and press the controller. The multimedia system automatically switches the navigation announcements back on when: a new route is calculated...
Page 74: Alternative Route
Route guidance Taking an alternate route Select Route List Route List. The route list shows the next change of direc- tion and the immediate distances from the current vehicle position. To display additional route sections: turn the controller. The position of the change of direction that belongs to the respective route section is indicated on the map with a cross.
Page 75: Traffic Jam Function
Route guidance vehicle itself. It is the driver’s sole responsibility Traffic jam function to determine the suitability of the route. The condition of the off-road routes may vary. The navigability of off-road routes may be influenced by various factors such as time of day, time of year and prevailing weather conditions.
Page 76: Real-Time Traffic Reports
Real-time traffic reports In the display, you will then see the Road Not Road Not To hide the menu: slide 5 and press the Mapped Mapped message, an arrow and the distance to controller. the destination. The direction arrow shows the The map can be seen in the full-screen dis- compass heading to the destination.
Page 77: Real-Time Traffic Report
Real-time traffic reports To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 the To highlight additional traffic symbols, select Next Next Previous Previous. controller. To select Navi Navi: turn and press the controller. To move the map: select Map. The map displays the current vehicle position You can move the map to enable further traf- or the navigation menu appears.
Page 78: Reading Out Traffic Reports
Real-time traffic reports To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 the To select All Messages Messages: turn and press the controller. controller. A list is shown containing all roads, areas or To select Navi Navi: turn and press the controller. regions affected by traffic reports.
Page 79: Storing Destinations
Storing destinations You can start the text reader function manually for the current route when calculating the route or set it to automatic. page 50). If you have selected Dynamic Traffic Route Dynamic Traffic Route Starting the text reader function man- as the route type, the multimedia system guides you to your destination along the updated route.
Page 80: Address Book
Storing destinations Enter a surname and first name. Character Enter a new name and a new category for the entry ( page 28). destination in the input menu if required. Character entry ( page 29). To select OK: turn and press the controller. Saving Successful Saving Successful message appears.
Page 81: Map Functions
Map functions To select Delete Delete Delete All Delete All: turn and Editing the last destinations press the controller. A prompt appears. Select Selecting deletes the selected destina- tion or all destinations. Map functions General notes Company logos displayed on the map are trade- marks of the respective companies and used To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 the solely for the purpose of indicating the locations...
Page 82: Selecting Poi Symbols On The Map
Map functions Selecting map orientation Selecting POI symbols on the map To switch to navigation mode: slide 5 the POIs can be displayed as symbols in the map display. POIs include, for example, gas stations, controller. hotels and restaurants. To select Navi Navi: turn and press the controller.
Page 83: Showing The Map Version
Information about new versions of the or the navigation menu appears. digital map can be obtained from an author- If the navigation menu appears, press the ized Mercedes-Benz Center. controller. The map shows the vehicle's current position. To show the menu: slide 6 the controller.
Page 84: Avoiding An Area
Map functions Rotating the 3D map realistic map display free from distortion in all map scales. Other functions: Moving the map ( page 49) Changing the map scale ( page 79) Building images You can use this function to explore the vicinity of the destination in a 3D view.
Page 85 Map functions Avoiding a new area To select an area: when the map with cross- hair appears, press the controller. A red square appears on the map, symbolizing the area to be blocked. To change the size of the area, turn the con- troller.
Page 86: Updating
Map functions The area currently blocked is displayed as a SIRIUS XM service red square. Displaying SIRIUS XM service informa- To move the area to a new location: slide 1, 4, 2 the controller. tion To change the size of the area: press the con- You can display the SIRIUS XM service informa- troller.
Page 87: Navigation Functions
Maps™ map shows the vicinity of the current map can be obtained from an authorized vehicle position. Mercedes-Benz Center. You can have the digital map updated there using a data medium, or you Alternatively you can call up this function can update it yourself.
Page 88: Problems With The Navigation System
Problems with the navigation system Drive information Route flight Call up the navigation menu ( page 85). Turn the controller until Route Flight Route Flight brought to the front. Press the controller. Alternatively you can call up this function using the touchpad ( page 22).
Page 89 Have the system database checked at an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center. Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The map software The data medium is dirty. update has failed. Clean the data medium. Restart the update. The data medium is scratched. Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 90 Wait until the vehicle interior has cooled down. Restart the update. The multimedia system's integral hard disk has been physically dam- aged. Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The multimedia system The digital map is secured with an activation code.
Page 91: Telephone
Internet at If you operate mobile communication equip- http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect. ment when driving, you may be distracted Or call the Mercedes-Benz Service Center at from the traffic situation. You could also lose 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) for the USA or at 1-800-387-0100 for Canada.
Page 92: Telephone Menu
Connecting/disconnecting a mobile phone Symbols : to = and A are not shown until Operating options after a mobile phone has been connected to the You can operate the telephone by: multimedia system. The symbols depend on your mobile phone and your mobile phone net- using the controller by turning, pressing, slid- work provider.
Page 93 (disconnected) ing. page 94). In the USA, you can get in touch with the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372). In Canada, you can get in touch with the Cus- tomer Relations Center on 1-800-387-0100.
Page 94: Searching For A Mobile Phone
Connecting/disconnecting a mobile phone Symbols in the device list Searching for a mobile phone Sym- Explanation Ï New mobile phone found, not yet authorized. Ñ Mobile phone is authorized, but is not connected Mobile phone is authorized and connected To show the main function bar: slide 5 the Authorizing a mobile phone (connect- controller.
Page 95: Establishing The Connection From The Mobile Phone
Connecting/disconnecting a mobile phone To select Connect via Phone Connect via Phone: turn and ® To select the Bluetooth name of the desired press the controller. mobile phone in the device list: turn and press A message is displayed, stating that you can the controller.
Page 96: Reception And Transmission Volume
De-authorizing (disconnecting) a Availability status (shown after a new mobile phone search) Authorization status Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recommends de- To close the detailed display: slide 8 the authorization in the multimedia system as well controller. as on the mobile phone. Subsequent authoriza- tion may otherwise fail.
Page 97: Using The Telephone
Using the telephone Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance If the phone number of the caller is trans- Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes ferred, it appears in the display. If the phone (1-800-367-6372) (USA) or Customer Relations number is saved in the phone book, the con- at 1-800-387-0100 (Canada).
Page 98: Using The Phone Book
Using the telephone Using favorites Using the phone book This function can be used when a telephone To show the main function bar: slide 5 the number has been added as a favorite. Further controller. information about adding favorites ( page 32).
Page 99: Sending Dtmf Tones
Using the telephone Switching off the microphone: Ends a call Switches the microphone on or off To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the con- page 97) troller. Sends DTMF tones (not possible with all To select Microphone Off Microphone Off: turn and press mobile phones) (...
Page 100: Call Waiting
Using the telephone provider and the mobile phone (see the manu- To select Conference Conference in the telephone menu: facturer's operating instructions). turn and press the controller. The new participant is included in the confer- The calls are marked 1 and 2. The active call is ence call.
Page 101: Mobile Phone Voice Recognition
Phone book When you import, save, edit or add contacts, Ending an active call they will be permanently saved in the multime- To select = in the telephone menu: turn dia system. These contacts will remain available and press the controller. even when you connect the multimedia system to a different mobile phone.
Page 102: Searching For A Contact
Phone book Using the touchpad Sym- Explanation You determine the first letter of the contact you are looking for with the first character you enter. Ã Contact that was called up from a mobile phone Draw the letter on the touchpad surface. The first contact with the selected first char- ¯...
Page 103: Adding Information To A Contact
Phone book If you have marked a number as favored, it Adding a new contact appears at the top of the list and is highligh- ted. To select Continue Continue: turn and press the con- troller. An input line appears. Enter the telephone number.
Page 104: Address Book
Address book To add additional data, such as additional If a mobile phone is connected to the multimedia phone numbers or e-mail addresses, select system and automatic calling up is activated this contact. In this way, you avoid creating page 106), the mobile phone's contacts are additional copies of the mobile phone entry.
Page 105: Adding A New Contact
Address book vCards ( page 107). The quality of the pic- To complete the search and return to the ture depends on the picture's resolution. phone book: press the touchpad. To select and call the contact: glide up or down and press. Searching for a contact Using the character bar Adding a new contact...
Page 106: Adding Information To A Contact
Address book The entries can be categorized as follows: To select an entry with geo-coordinates: turn \ Business details and press the controller. 6 Home details The navigation menu is displayed. To select Start Start Route Route Guidance Guidance: slide 6 An address book entry can contain the fol- lowing information: and press the controller.
Page 107: Changing The Category Of An Entry
Address book Displaying sub-entry information Storing the phone number as a speed dial number Call up the address book ( page 102). Call up the address book ( page 102). Select an entry: turn and press the controller. The details for the contact are displayed. Select an entry: turn and press the controller.
Page 108: Automatically Importing Contacts From The Phone
Address book To select Voice Voice Tag Tag: turn and press the con- automatically after the mobile phone is connec- troller. ted to the multimedia system. To select Delete Delete: turn and press the control- Connect a mobile phone ( page 90).
Page 109: Importing Contacts
Address book Importing contacts The multimedia system supports vCards in versions 2.1 and 3.0. Information and requirements To switch to the menu bar in the telephone menu or the address book: slide 6 the con- Contacts can be imported as vCards (vcf files). A troller.
Page 110: Call Lists
Call lists Deleting imported contacts Opening the call list and selecting an entry To change to the menu bar when in the address book or the telephone menu: slide 6 the controller. To select Options Options: turn and press the con- troller.
Page 111: Book
Call lists To select Calls Calls Received Received Calls Calls Dialed Dialed: Select Continue Continue. turn and press the controller. The entry field for the name of the new con- The relevant list is displayed. tact is displayed. The entry field for the tele- phone number is filled in automatically.
Page 112: Speed Dial Lists
Speed dial lists Overwriting an entry To select Call Lists Call Lists: turn and press the controller. To select Yes: turn and press the controller. Select Speed Dial Preset List Speed Dial Preset List. A list of the existing five numbers is displayed. The speed dial list is displayed.
Page 113: Messages
Internet at http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect. The multimedia system displays the 100 newest text messages and e-mails. Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes The ú symbol is displayed when the mobile (1-800-367-6372) (for the USA) or Customer phone's message memory is full. The symbol is Relations at 1-800-387-0100 (for Canada).
Page 114: Account
Messages Deactivating the e-mail function To select G: slide 9 the controller. A menu with the following options is shown: Call up the settings menu for messages All Messages All Messages page 111). All the messages are displayed. To select E-Mail Off E-Mail Off: turn and press the...
Page 115: Inbox
Messages Updating from the e-mail server by the In the message folder mobile phone Select From the E-Mail Server From the E-Mail Server. The e-mails in the mobile phone are updated. This function is not supported by all mobile phones. Reading messages In the message menu To show the main function bar: slide 5 the...
Page 116: Displaying Details
Messages Depending on the mobile phone used, the sub- Writing text messages folder function may be available. Writing a new text message Read-aloud function for messages To start the read-aloud function: press the controller when the message is displayed. To select Read Aloud Read Aloud: turn and press the...
Page 117: Forwarding
Messages Answering a text message To insert an e-mail address from the address book: select Æ. Observe the requirements for the message func- The contacts from the address book which tion ( page 111). have an e-mail address are displayed. Display the message ( page 113).
Page 118: Editing Text Templates
Messages troller ( page 28) and on handwriting recog- Text templates nition on the touchpad ( page 24). Using text templates To adopt changes to the text template, select ¬: turn and press the controller. The text template has been changed. Calling a text message sender Display a message in the message menu page 113) or message folder (...
Page 119: Deleting
Messages Saving the sender of an e-mail Enter characters using the controller page 28) or the touchpad ( page 25). To call up the menu when an e-mail is dis- To finish the entry: select played: press the controller. The new contact has been created. To select Save Save Sender's...
Page 120: Online And Internet Functions
Conditions for access Your multimedia system equipment Function restrictions (Canada) You will not be able to use the Mercedes-Benz These operating instructions describe all the Apps and Internet connection, or will no longer standard and optional equipment of your multi-...
Page 121: Setting Up An Internet Connection (Canada)
Start Search: turn and press the The driver is not permitted to call up websites controller. while driving and use of the Mercedes-Benz Mobile phones are displayed that: Apps is restricted. are connected to the multimedia system The availability of individual Mercedes-Benz fulfill the conditions for the Internet func- Apps may vary depending on the country.
Page 122: Selecting
Setting up an Internet connection (Canada) Manually setting the access data of the Setting access data of the mobile mobile phone network provider phone network provider Selecting the predefined access data of the mobile phone network provider To select Manual Settings Manual Settings: turn and press the controller.
Page 123: Editing
Setting up an Internet connection (Canada) Explanation of the access data Managing existing access data Input field Meaning Calling up the device list Phone Num‐ Phone Num‐ Access number for estab- Call up Internet functions ( page 122). ber: ber: lishing the connection To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the con- The access number...
Page 124: Establishing/Ending The Connection
10 Minutes 20 20 entering a web address ( page 124) Minutes Minutes: turn and press the controller. calling up a Mercedes-Benz App page 123) calling up a favorite Managing all Internet devices establishing an Internet connection via a Wi-Fi device.
Page 125: Mercedes-Benz Apps
Door-to-door navigation Connection status Mercedes-Benz Apps General notes To be able to use Mercedes-Benz Apps, you have to register and confirm the terms and condi- tions. Calling up Mercedes-Benz Apps Call up Internet functions ( page 122). To select Mercedes-Benz Apps...
Page 126: Web Browser
Web browser Web browser Navigating the website Calling up a website Step Result Function restrictions Turn the controller. Navigates from one selectable item (e.g. Internet pages cannot be shown while the vehi- link, text field or cle is in motion. menu) to the next and highlights the respec- Entering a web address...
Page 127: Options Menu
Web browser Zoom To refresh the website: select Î. The website is refreshed. This procedure may You can use this function to enlarge web pages. take some time. To show the menu: press the % button. While the website is loading, a cross To select 3: turn and press the controller.
Page 128: Settings
Web browser You can select a different character set here, Settings e.g. if the characters of a website appear dis- torted. Overview Changing settings To select the desired setting: turn and press the controller. Switch the setting on O or off ª. Changing the character size or character code Select...
Page 129: Favorites (Internet)
Web browser Editing favorites Option Function Call up Internet functions ( page 122). Cookies Cookies Deletes cookies that To select the Internet Favorites Internet Favorites menu: are created by web- turn and press the controller. sites which you have The Favorites menu appears. called up.
Page 130: Radio
Overview Your multimedia system equipment Overview These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment of your multi- media system, as available at the time of going to press. Country-specific differences are pos- sible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here.
Page 131: Setting The Waveband
Station Entering the station frequency Setting the waveband In radio mode: slide 6 the controller. Using the main function bar The radio menu bar appears. In radio mode: slide 5 the controller. To select Options Options: turn and press the con- The radio main function bar and menu bar troller.
Page 132: Tagging Music Tracks
Tagging music tracks Station list Deleting highlighted stations In radio mode, press the controller. In radio mode: slide 6 the controller. The station list appears with the stations cur- The radio menu bar appears. rently available. To select Preset Preset: turn and press the control- ler.
Page 133: Displaying Station Information
These include environmental or topographical conditions as well as other factors beyond the control of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. This means operation may not be possible in certain areas. Calling up sound settings These include: In radio mode: slide 6 the controller.
Page 134: Overview
Satellite radio subsidiaries. All other marks, channel names Switching to satellite radio and logos are the property of their respective To display the main function bar: slide 5 the owners. All rights reserved. controller. To select Radio Radio: turn and press the controller. The Radio menu appears.
Page 135: Memory Functions
Satellite radio To call up the category list: select Cate‐ Cate‐ To select Options Options: turn and press the con- troller. gory gory in the menu bar by turning and pressing the controller. To select Current Station List with Current Station List with The category list appears.
Page 136: Music And Sports Alerts
Satellite radio The music alert window appears Activating In radio mode: slide 6 the controller. To select Change To Change To Ignore Ignore: turn and To select Preset Preset: turn and press the control- press the controller. ler. If you select Change To Change To, the channel is...
Page 137 Satellite radio Displaying information To select Info Info in the radio menu bar: turn and press the controller. Information on the currently received pro- gram is displayed. If available, you will see: the channel logo the channel abbreviation the artist of the track that is currently being played the current track To return to the radio menu: select...
Page 138: Media
Activating media mode SD cards Your multimedia system equipment ® via devices connected by Bluetooth These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment of your multi- media system, as available at the time of going Activating media using the main func- to press.
Page 139: Audio/Video Mode
Audio/video mode Multisession CDs rupted and the CD or DVD mode menu will appear. If another function, such as navigation, For multisession CDs, the content of the first is being operated, the media menu does not session determines how the multimedia system change.
Page 140: Copyright
Audio/video mode In many countries, reproductions, even for pri- ® Copy-protected iTunes music files with vate use, are not permitted without the prior the .m4p file extension are not supported. consent of the copyright holder. Make sure that you know about the applicable Permissible sampling and data rates copyright regulations and that you comply with The multimedia system supports MP3 and WMA...
Page 141: Connecting Usb Devices
Audio/video mode If you are no longer using the SD card, you Artist and album should remove it and store it outside the vehi- Numerical time display cle. High temperatures can damage the card. Graphic time display The multimedia system supports the following Cover view (if available) memory cards: SD cards (Secure Digital)
Page 142: Playback Options
Audio/video mode Selecting an active partition Selecting the playback option In media mode, slide 6 the controller. Playing similar tracks To select Options Options: turn and press the con- In media mode, slide 6 the controller. troller. To select Options Options: turn and press the con- To select Select Active Partition...
Page 143: Gracenote ® Media Database
Audio/video mode Pausing/continuing playback Searching for a track To pause playback: in audio or video mode, In the media mode menu, slide 6 the con- troller. slide 6 the controller. The media menu bar is shown. The media menu bar is shown. To select Search Search: turn and press the control-...
Page 144: Media Search
Media search Selecting Internet update of metadata Category list In media mode, slide 6 the controller. In the media mode menu, slide 6 the con- The media menu bar is shown. troller. To select Options Options: turn and press the con- The media menu bar is shown.
Page 145: Media Register
Media Register To select Folder Folder in the category list Select one of the results. page 142): turn and press the controller. Keywords that have already been searched for are displayed in the "Search history" with- The folder list appears. out having to enter them completely.
Page 146: Copying Files
Media Register To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the con- Media Register menu troller. To select Options Options: turn and press the con- troller. Select Save Files to Media Register Save Files to Media Register. The media list appears. A data medium from which files can be copied is selected auto- matically.
Page 147: Tion
You can now copy more files to the Media In order to prevent malfunctions, do not use Register. COMAND during this time. To cancel copying: select Cancel Cancel. This function deletes all files from the Media Files are stored in the Media Register up until Register.
Page 148: Bluetooth ® Audio Mode
92) ® Check your Bluetooth audio device for the fol- lowing; see the manufacturer's operating ® in the Bluetooth device list instructions: page 147) Mercedes-Benz recommends authorizing a Bluetooth ® audio profile ® mobile phone in Bluetooth telephony page 92).
Page 149: Device List
® Bluetooth audio mode If you see the No No Bluetooth Bluetooth Audio Audio Device Device ® Bluetooth audio menu Connected Connected message, you will need to author- ize the Bluetooth ® audio device first page 147). If the Bluetooth ®...
Page 150: Displaying Details
( page 92). ® and connecting Bluetooth -capable mobile phones can be found on the Internet at After successful authorization, the Blue- http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect. ® tooth audio device is connected and starts playing. ® With some Bluetooth audio devices, play-...
Page 151: Playback Options
® Bluetooth audio mode Playback options ® Starting playback if the Bluetooth audio device has been stopped General notes During the search for mobile phones ® If the Bluetooth audio device supports the cor- ® page 92), the connection with the Bluetooth responding function, the following options are audio device is terminated.
Page 152: Operation With The Media Interface
Operation with the Media Interface ® the volume on the Bluetooth audio device ® Bluetooth audio device and simulta- directly. neous search for mobile phones When searching for a mobile phone or a new ® Bluetooth audio device, the connection to an ®...
Page 153: Search
Operation with the Media Interface Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Media Interface menu Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) (for the USA) or Customer Relations at 1-800-387-0100 (for Canada). Supported data formats Music MP3, WMA, AAC Video MPEG, WMV, MOV, AVI, MP4...
Page 154: Video Dvd Mode
Video DVD mode Playlists Playlists Selecting the playback option Artists Artists In media mode, slide 6 the controller. Albums Albums The media menu bar is shown. Track Track To select Options Options: turn and press the con- Genres Genres troller. Year Year To select the desired playback option: turn...
Page 155: Function Restrictions
Video DVD mode with a different region code, a message to Only handle a disc when the vehicle is sta- this effect appears. tionary. The multimedia system is set to region code 1 at the factory. This setting can be Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph changed at a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 156: Full-Screen Mode
Video DVD mode Switching on video DVD mode Calling up the options menu Selecting options Insert and eject a disc from the single DVD drive ( page 139) In full-screen mode, slide 6 the controller Further options for switching on: The video menu appears.
Page 157: Dvd Menu
Video DVD mode Setting the picture format Operating the video menu To show the video menu: in full-screen video Call up the Options menu ( page 154). mode, slide 6 the controller. Select Video Settings Video Settings. To hide the video menu: slide 5 the con- The following screen format options are availa- troller.
Page 158: Picture Viewer
Picture viewer Pausing/continuing playback Stops playback Pauses playback Pausing playback Show the DVD functions ( page 155). Using the DVD functions Select Ë: turn and press the controller. In full-screen mode, press the controller The Ë display changes to Ì. The DVD functions menu is shown.
Page 159: Starting A Slide Show
Picture viewer To select Photos Photos: turn and press the control- Closing the picture viewer ler. While viewing a picture, press the controller. A directory list appears. Folders and picture files can be shown. To select Close Picture Viewer Close Picture Viewer: turn and press the controller.
Page 160: Sound
® Burmester surround sound system To make the desired settings: turn the con- Your multimedia system equipment troller. Rotary menus show the set values. These operating instructions describe all the To return to the sound menu: slide 5 the standard and optional equipment of your multi- controller.
Page 161: Burmester ® High-End Surround Sound System
® Burmester high-end surround sound system To make the desired Equalizer Equalizer settings: turn ® ® Video DVD (PCM, DTS and Dolby Digital the controller. audio formats) The rotary menus show the set values. MP3/AAC To return to the sound menu: slide 5 the Media Interface controller.
Page 162: Calling Up The Sound Menu
® Burmester high-end surround sound system ® ® The Burmester high-end surround sound sys- Overview of Burmester high-end surround tem has a total output of 1000 watts and is sound system equipped with 11 loudspeakers. Function Options For the best sound, we recommend that the Automatic Volume Adjustment Automatic Volume Adjustment function is...
Page 163: Sound Profile
® Burmester high-end surround sound system To return to the sound menu: press the % Slide 6 the controller. button. The rotary menu to select the sound profile is activated. To return to media mode: press the % but- ton. To select Sound Sound Profile...
Page 164: Sirius Weather
Weather forecasts Depending on which scale has been selected, Your multimedia system equipment the weather map can display the following weather data with symbols: These operating instructions describe all the rain radar standard and optional equipment of your multi- media system, as available at the time of going storm characteristics to press.
Page 165 Weather forecasts You see the following information: Displaying detailed information the date and time of the weather message received last information on the current weather (temper- ature, cloud coverage) and a forecast for the next three, six and twelve hours the current highest temperature and fore- casts the current lowest temperature and forecasts...
Page 166 Weather forecasts Option 1: selecting the area in the infor- The information chart shows the following infor- mation (if available): mation chart ski slopes/ski lifts To select Town Town in the information chart: turn snowboarding and nighttime opening and press the controller. snow conditions (e.g.
Page 167: Weather Map
Weather forecasts selected location. The data is supplied by the Weather map nearest weather station. Calling up the weather map Option 2: selecting the area in the weather map Call up the weather map ( page 165). Move the weather map so that the crosshair is over the desired area ( page 165).
Page 168 Weather forecasts Switching layers on the map on/off Menu item Tropical Storm Tracking Tropical Storm Tracking Shows the direction and speed of propagation (track) of a tropical storm in all map scales with information on times and intensity. Menu item Winds Winds shows the wind direction and wind speed in...
Page 169 Weather forecasts Displaying weather fronts: Displaying storm tracking information: Activate the Atmospheric Atmospheric Pressure Pressure display Activate the Tropical Tropical Storm Storm Tracking Tracking dis- level ( page 166). play level ( page 166). If weather data is available, the weather map If weather data is available, the weather map will then display the weather fronts.
Page 170: Legend
Weather forecasts Region of origin category Precipita- Color scale tion type Atlantic, North Name of tropical storm and South Pacific (Hurricane Category (Hurricane Category Rain Eleven shades from light (light Oceans green) to heavy (red) 3) 3) Displays hurricane cate- Mixed Light (light violet) to heavy (vio- gories 1 through 5...
Page 171: Storm Overview
Weather forecasts Activating/deactivating the display of areas in Showing storm details: red: Select Details Details. Display the menu on the weather map You see detailed information about the selec- page 165). ted storm. To select View View: turn and press the controller. Showing detailed information (if available): The list of display levels appears.

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