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  • Page 1 Bild in der Größe 215x70 mm einfügen COMAND Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Please make yourself familiar with your we reserve the right to make changes in COMAND control unit and read the instruc- design and equipment. Therefore, informa- tions in this manual before operating the tion, illustrations and descriptions in this COMAND system.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Fast forward/reverse ... 79 Quick reference COMAND ..37 CD changer* operation ... . 57 Muting.
  • Page 4 Contents Switching to AUX mode ..107 Rear Audio/Video*....83 Telephone* ....121 System settings .
  • Page 5 Contents Saving current location..149 Last destinations and destination Resetting all settings to the Destination input ....150 memory .
  • Page 6 Contents...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    COMAND system settings to select a station and a program category. components. If you are operating SMS* COMAND for the first time or if you have rented or borrowed the vehicle, this is the Tele Aid* Telephone* chapter you should read first.
  • Page 8: Symbols

    The continuation symbol or the health or life of others. ment, your COMAND system equip- marks an interrupted proce- ment may deviate from some dure which will be continued descriptions and illustrations.
  • Page 9: Operating Safety

    COMAND screen to read na- vigational maps, instructions, or downloa- ded information.
  • Page 11: At A Glance

    At a glance Radio operating elements Single CD operating elements CD changer* operating elements MP3 CD operating elements Satellite radio* operating elements Telephone* operating elements Navigation system operating elements System operating elements Multifunction steering wheel Menu system Quick reference COMAND...
  • Page 12: Radio Operating Elements

    At a glance Radio operating elements Radio operating elements...
  • Page 13 At a glance Radio operating elements Function Page Function Page 1 Audio menu 2 Soft keys Muting (multifunction keys) 7 Volume control 3 Color display with Radio 8 e Switching on and off main menu 9 d and D 4 1 - 0, * Automatic seek tuning Station selection Manual tuning...
  • Page 14: Single Cd Operating Elements

    At a glance Single CD operating elements Single CD operating elements...
  • Page 15 At a glance Single CD operating elements Function Page Function Page 1 Audio menu 2 Soft keys Ejecting/loading a CD into (multifunction keys) the CD drive 3 Color screen with single CD main menu There are two l The status bar indicates buttons.
  • Page 16: Cd Changer* Operating Elements

    At a glance CD changer* operating elements CD changer* operating elements...
  • Page 17 At a glance CD changer* operating elements The CD changer* is located in the glove Function Page Function Page box. 5 Push the joystick to 1 Audio menu For information on accessing the CD H and h 2 Soft keys changer* please refer to Selecting an audio CD or (multifunction keys)
  • Page 18: Mp3 Cd Operating Elements

    At a glance MP3 CD operating elements MP3 CD operating elements...
  • Page 19 At a glance MP3 CD operating elements Function Page Function Page 1 Audio menu 2 Soft keys Ejecting/loading a MP3 CD into the CD drive (multifunction keys) 3 Color screen with MP3 main menu There are two l The status bar indicates buttons.
  • Page 20: Satellite Radio* Operating Elements

    At a glance Satellite radio* operating elements Satellite radio* operating elements...
  • Page 21 At a glance Satellite radio* operating elements Function Page Function Page 1 Satellite radio main menu 7 Volume control 8 e Switching on and off Switching satellite operation on and off 9 d and D 2 Soft keys Previous or next channel (multifunction keys) 3 Color screen with Satellite radio main menu...
  • Page 22: Telephone* Operating Elements

    At a glance Telephone* operating elements Telephone* operating elements...
  • Page 23 At a glance Telephone* operating elements Function Page Function Page Push the joystick to H,h,g,G Telephone menu Function selection Switching telephone Press E to confirm operation on and off Soft keys (multifunction keys) Accepting a call Color screen with Making a call Telephone menu Redialing 1 - 0, # and *...
  • Page 24: Navigation Operating Elements

    At a glance Navigation operating elements Navigation operating elements...
  • Page 25 At a glance Navigation operating elements Function Page Function Page Function Page Push the joystick to H,h,g,G,F,f Navigation main menu During a voice instruction: Function selection, During route guidance: Muting current voice Scrolling on map Change over to navigation instruction Press E to confirm display Switching off voice...
  • Page 26: System Operating Elements

    At a glance System operating elements System operating elements...
  • Page 27 3 Color screen with System menu The SMS soft key appears if the vehicle is equipped for phone operation and a Mercedes-Benz specified mobile telephone* is inserted in phone cradle*. The VC Tips soft key appears if the vehicle is equipped with the Voice Control system.
  • Page 28: Multifunction Steering Wheel

    At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel M, GL and R-Class steering wheel Function Page Function Page Single CD and CD 1 Multifunction display changer* mode: 2 Making calls: j Next track k Previous track Accepting calls, MP3 CD mode: Redialing j Next track k Previous track...
  • Page 29 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Switch the multifunction display to the Radio operation MP3 CD operation respective system if you wish to operate the system using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. Selecting the multifunction display On the multifunction steering wheel, press è...
  • Page 30 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Telephone* operation AUX or Rear Seat Entertainment* operation List with a phone book entry 1 AUX mode On display will appear either: the main display with the READY message a list with either a phone book entry or one of the last 10 outgoing calls In order to close the list display, press t.
  • Page 31: M, Gl And R-Class Steering Wheel . 28 Clk-Class Steering Wheel

    At a glance Multifunction steering wheel CLK-Class steering wheel Function Page Function Page Single CD and CD 1 Multifunction display changer* mode: 2 Volume setting j Next track ç Volume down k Previous track æ Volume up MP3 CD mode: 3 Making calls: j Next track k Previous track...
  • Page 32 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Selecting the multifunction display Radio operation MP3 CD operation On the multifunction steering wheel, press è or ÿ repeatedly until one of the following, Radio, Single CD or MP3 CD, CD changer*, Satellite radio* or Telephone* display appears in the multifunction display of the instrument cluster.
  • Page 33: Audio Search Function

    At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Press j and select Telephone* operation Audio search Audio search function function This allows you to choose whether the Select frequenc. memory radio automatic seek tuning function pressing æ or ç. selects stations via frequency or memory preset ( page 47).
  • Page 34: Menu System

    Menu system Menu system The menu system allows for easy Calling up main menus Menu display operation of COMAND. A display may consist of three areas. Main function Activating main Main menus are provided for the following Example: FM menu...
  • Page 35 At a glance Menu system The main area 2 shows messages and G = phone call active A soft key without function appears settings. shaded out. You can change the settings by operating Menu functions and submenus E.g.: Soft keys on the left and right side the system.
  • Page 36 At a glance Menu system Permanent time display The system permanently shows the actual The time only appears in the status bar time in the status bar. when the ignition is switched on. If there is no phone connected, the field strength indicator is not shown.
  • Page 37: Quick Reference Comand

    0 and pull the key out. Unless otherwise indicated, the Turn the key in the starter switch to descriptions and illustrations refer to position 1 or 2 if the COMAND was Press e. the COMAND. switched off by turning the key in the starter switch to position 0 and removing it.
  • Page 38: Volume

    At a glance Quick reference COMAND Adjusting the volume Automatic volume control Volume At the COMAND, turn the rotary control The automatic volume control feature When the audio is playing, the volume at the e key. adjusts the volume depending on: knob will adjust the audio volume, and also the volume for telephone and navigation.
  • Page 39: Balance And Fader

    At a glance Quick reference COMAND Setting balance and fader For GL and R-Class: Balance and fader In any audio source operation: Common balance and fader settings apply to the following systems: Press the Bal/Fad soft key. Radio operation Cross-hairs are displayed. The...
  • Page 40: Bass And Treble

    At a glance Quick reference COMAND Push the joystick to H or h. When you adjust bass or treble, the settings apply to other sources within the Push the joystick to F and f to Bass or Treble is adjusted.
  • Page 41: Sound Functions

    Radio: FM-, AM- and system should be switched back to Standard: Weather (WB) bands standard stereo playback. Switching COMAND sets the sound linear for the back to standard stereo playback may Single CD ( ) and CD changer* center of the vehicle.
  • Page 42: Rear View Camera

    COMAND is already switched on. Press the Sound soft key. CD (CD drive, CD changer*) If COMAND is switched on while in reverse, the Rear view camera display will appear The Sound menu will appear. MP3 CD immediately following the COMAND start- AUX (RSE, if equipped) up screens.
  • Page 43: Audio

    Audio Audio operation Radio operation CD operation CD changer* operation MP3 CD operation AUX operation...
  • Page 44: Audio Operation

    Audio Audio operation Audio operation In chapter “Audio” you will find detailed Opening the Audio menu information regarding Warning Press A. radio operation In order to avoid distraction which could CD operation (CD drive, CD changer*) lead to an accident, the driver should enter system settings with the vehicle at a MP3 CD operation standstill and operate the audio system only...
  • Page 45: Selecting An Audio Source

    Selecting an audio source inserted in the CD AUDIO slot. COMAND will also deactivate muting if In the Audio menu, press the soft key soft key is available if a CD for the desired audio source.
  • Page 46: Radio Operation

    The Radio main menu will appear. The Sound soft key is available if station last tuned to will begin to play. COMAND is equipped with a sound amplifier*. Changing the Radio band You can select between FM-, AM- and WB- The AM station last tuned to will begin to Band.
  • Page 47: Selecting A Station

    ( page 52) An automatic scan is starting and the Press the soft key COMAND plays and displays the Station selection from the FM/AM The station last tuned to will begin to channel of the first strong WB station.
  • Page 48 Audio Radio operation Press g or h. FM- and AM-Bands Manual tuning (FM, AM) Press g or h. Activate the desired wave band ( page 46). Push the joystick to g or G. Press g or h longer than 2 sec- Push the joystick to g or G.
  • Page 49 Audio Radio operation Station selection via direct frequency The radio will tune to the frequency as- Frequency band Frequency range entry (FM, AM) signed to that memory location. If none 87.7 - 107.9 MHz has been set by you, the radio will not E.g.: 102.7 MHz in the FM band 530 - 1710 kHz change the station.
  • Page 50: Memory Functions

    Audio Radio operation Start scan function The radio saves the current station at Memory functions the memory preset selected. The mem- Activate the desired wave band You can use the following functions: ory preset selected will appear in the ( page 46). Saving stations manually (FM, AM) status bar, e.g.
  • Page 51 Audio Radio operation On the memory list The current station will be saved at the Saving stations automatically (FM, AM) memory preset selected. Activate the desired wave band Activate the desired wave band ( page 46). You will see the Radio main menu ( page 46).
  • Page 52 Audio Radio operation Push the joystick to H, h or g, Selecting a station from the FM/AM G to highlight a memory preset in the autostore presets There are max. 10 presets available (1 FM/AM preset list ( page 51). - 9, 0).
  • Page 53: Cd Operation

    Audio CD operation CD operation General information on CD operation Health hazard The system may not be able to play CDs with copy protection or Warning The CD drive and CD changer* are Class 1 copied CDs. laser products. There is a danger of invisible In order to avoid distraction which could laser radiation when you open or damage lead to an accident, the driver should insert...
  • Page 54: Tips On Caring For Your Cds

    Audio CD operation Loading a CD into the CD drive Tips on caring for your CDs Loading/Ejecting a CD Avoid touching the CD surface with your fingers. Warning There are two l buttons. One is on Clean the CD with a dry, lint-free cloth. the display unit.
  • Page 55 Audio CD operation...
  • Page 56 Audio CD operation 1 Ejecting audio CD Press l on the display unit to return With the COMAND switched on, press 2 Opening/closing the display unit the display unit to its closed position. 3 Warning message Press EJECT to The display unit moves forward and...
  • Page 57: Cd Changer* Operation

    Audio CD changer* operation CD changer* operation The CD changer* can play audio or MP3 Switching to CD changer* mode CDs. When playing MP3 CDs, only the first Activate the CD changer* main menu 99 tracks will be played back in successive ( page 63).
  • Page 58 Audio CD changer* operation Loading CDs The CD changer* has a built-in magazine Loading a single magazine which can hold up to six CDs. The CD compartment changer* has six magazine compartment Loading all six magazine Warning buttons 3 for controlling the loading compartments procedure.
  • Page 59 Audio CD changer* operation Wait until the LED in the button 3 Loading all six magazine compartments This indicates that the CD changer* flashes green. requests a CD. This indicates that the CD changer* Insert an audio CD or a MP3 CD into the CD slot 2 within approx.
  • Page 60 Audio CD changer* operation Ejecting one CD Retract the CD changer* ( page 57). If, for example, only compartments 1 through 4 are to be loaded instead of If you are listening to a CD in the CD all six compartments, simply do not changer* and you eject another CD insert the fifth CD into the slot 2.
  • Page 61 Audio CD changer* operation Ejecting all CDs The CD will be pulled in again if it is not removed from the slot within approx.15 seconds. The system starts playing the CD again. The ejection procedure is completed when all CDs are removed, or when the procedure is aborted by the CD changer*.
  • Page 62: Clk-Class Cd Changer

    Removing the magazine: You can also slide out the magazine if Slide the cover 1 of the CD changer* COMAND is switched off. However, the When you push the magazine in, the open. l button will not function if the...
  • Page 63: Cd Operation

    Playback locations for audio CDs are: when the CD changer* is active. the CD drive in the COMAND If the CD changer* has already read the the CD changer*. CDs, the Magazine menu will appear...
  • Page 64: Switching On

    No CD inserted will changer* is connected to the appear. CD changer* main menu COMAND. Load an audio CD into the CD drive If the last played CD is not available, the ( page 54). Activate the Audio menu ( page 44).
  • Page 65: Selecting A Cd (Cd Changer* Only)

    Audio CD operation With the number keypad Selecting a CD (CD changer* only) You can select a audio or MP3 CD: The number keys 1 - 6 can be used in the CD list ( page 65) for direct selection. with the number keypad ( page 65) Keys 1 - 6 magazine slots 1 to 6...
  • Page 66: Track Select

    Audio CD operation Press one of the number keys 1 to In the Magazine menu Previous track or start of title (if more than 10 seconds of playing time has Press the Magaz. soft key. elapsed) The CD is changed. The message The Magazine menu is displayed.
  • Page 67 Audio CD operation With the number keypad Activating Activate the CD main menu Press the Scan soft key. Entries higher than the number of ( page 64). tracks available on the CD are not Scan will begin. possible. Press *. During MP3 CD playback An input line will appear in the CD main menu.
  • Page 68: Fast Forward/Reverse

    Audio CD operation Ending the function Muting Scan search is running. COMAND will also deactivate muting if Press the Scan soft key. Press J during playback. Press A, B, g, h The CD operation is muted and the ß Change the volume at COMAND or Press E.
  • Page 69: Playback Mode

    Audio CD operation Explanation of the playback modes Playback mode Normal sequence The following options are available: Tracks are played in ascending order Normal sequence ( page 69) (e.g. 1, 2, 3 and so on). If just one CD is Track mix ( page 69) inserted, the first track is played when CD mix ( page 69)
  • Page 70 Audio CD operation Repeat track View track detail To cancel The system repeats the current track At any time during playback an expanded Press the Detail soft key again. until you switch the function off. view of a track title can be displayed in the CD main menu via a separate window.
  • Page 71: Mp3 Cd Operation

    Audio MP3 CD operation MP3 CD operation Safety instructions Warning Your CD drive has been designed to play CDs which correspond to the IEC Warning The CD drive is a Class 1 laser products. 60908 standard. Therefore only CDs There is a danger of invisible laser radiation not exceeding a thickness of 1.3 mm In order to avoid distraction which could when you open or damage the cover.
  • Page 72: Tips On Caring For Your Mp3 Cds

    Mathematically a maximum of 65025 Tips on caring for your MP3 CDs tracks would result. However, this amount In MP3 mode COMAND can read CD-R and Only touch the CD on the edges. is usually not reached since MP3 requires CD-RW CDs.
  • Page 73: Tips On Creating Mp3 Tracks

    Fixed and variable bit rates up to 320 counts as a folder. COMAND will then These restrictions do not apply for exam- kbps display the root directory name as a folder...
  • Page 74: Switching To Mp3 Cd Mode

    Load a MP3 CD ( page 54). Audio menu (M, GL and R-Class illustrated) After inserting a MP3 CD into the CD drive the COMAND loads the data. It Press the soft key. may take a while to load the data, depending on the number of folders and tracks.
  • Page 75: Selecting A Folder

    4 Elapsed playback time of the current After inserting a MP3 CD, the COMAND Wait approx. 3 seconds. track loads the data. After loading, you can The COMAND changes the folder and If the MP3 can not be read, the use this function.
  • Page 76 Folder contains MP3 tracks After inserting a MP3 CD the COMAND contains only tracks and no subfolders: begins loading the data. The Folder Folder contains subfolders...
  • Page 77: Track Select

    Audio MP3 CD operation Push the joystick G or g to move In the track list Track select forward or backward through the track The track list includes all tracks of the MP3 You can select a track: list. CD or currently selected folder. Only one by using G or g in the track list Press E.
  • Page 78 Audio MP3 CD operation Backward Using MP3 track scan Press d. The tracks of the current folder can be scanned one after the other for 8 seconds If the track has been playing for more each. Subfolders are not considered. than approx.
  • Page 79: Fast Forward/Reverse

    Audio MP3 CD operation Ending the scan function Muting Scan search is running. COMAND will also deactivate muting if Press the Scan soft key. Press J during playback. Press A, B, g, h The MP3 CD operation is stopped and Change the volume at COMAND or Press E.
  • Page 80 Audio MP3 CD operation Push the joystick to g or G to Repeat track Changing the playback option select the playback mode CD mix The system repeats the current track E.g.: until you switch the function off. Press E. Option CD mix Repeat folder The option is activated.
  • Page 81: Aux Operation

    Rear Seat connected. Entertainment* system is the permanent AUX source. At the COMAND, you can set the following for the AUX operation: Open the Audio menu ( page 44). Volume ( page 38) Press the soft key.
  • Page 83: Rear Audio/Video

    Rear Audio/Video* Rear Audio operation* (except CLK-Class) Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) operation* (except CLK-Class)
  • Page 84: Rear Audio Operation

    Rear Audio feature with adult supervision. Select the audio source Switch off Only use 32 Ohm headsets. Adjust headset volume For further information please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
  • Page 85: Selecting The Audio Source

    Selecting the audio source select the audio source you want. You can select different audio sources for the COMAND and the Rear Audio In vehicles equipped with a Rear Seat operation*. The selected audio source Entertainment* system ( page 87)
  • Page 86: Switching Off

    Rear Audio/Video* Rear Audio operation* (except CLK-Class) If the position of the volume knob 1 is Switching off in, push it in and then release. Push the joystick g or G to select Turn the knob to the desired volume level.
  • Page 87: Rear Seat Entertainment (Rse) Operation* (Except Clk-Class)

    Rear Audio/Video* Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) operation* (except CLK-Class) Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) operation* (except CLK-Class) General information on CD/DVD Warning Warning operation The RSE CD/DVD player is a Class 1 laser When not in use, headsets or external video Tips on caring for your DVDs product.
  • Page 88: Permissible Cds/Dvds

    Rear Audio/Video* Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) operation* (except CLK-Class) Permissible CDs/DVDs Do not attach labels of any type to the Your RSE CD/DVD player has been de- The following file and disc formats can be CD. They may become detached and signed to play CDs/DVDs which corre- played in the RSE CD/DVD player: damage the drive.
  • Page 89: Dvd Playback Requirements

    DVD player is regional code 1. The setting can be changed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This will allow you to playback video DVDs with other regional codes, as long as they comply with the NTSC or PAL TV...
  • Page 90 Rear Audio/Video* Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) operation* (except CLK-Class) Remote control Rear monitor RSE CD/DVD player...
  • Page 91: Press E To Confirm

    Rear Audio/Video* Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) operation* (except CLK-Class) Function Page Function Page Function Page Remote control j Locating lugs Infrared transmitter k Batteries - 2 Type AAA 1.5 V Switching on and off 2 Thumb wheel. Turn to Rear monitor select a soft key and press Switching to the mode Infrared receiver diode...
  • Page 92: Connecting Headsets

    1 on one or both of Press For further information please contact the monitors. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Rear monitor, R class illustrated 1 ON/OFF button Gently push the headset connector into With the key inserted in the starter switch the socket 2.
  • Page 93: Loading/Ejecting Cds

    Inserting a second CD with another CD storage compartment of the center Switching off still loaded will cause damage to the console. RSE CD/DVD player which is not Press on the rear monitor or press covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited on the remote control again. Warranty.
  • Page 94: Connecting External Video Sources

    Rear Audio/Video* Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) operation* (except CLK-Class) The message Please wait, Within 10 seconds, remove the Gently push the video and audio medium from the slot 1. loading disc... will appear on the connectors of the external video rear monitor.
  • Page 95: Adjusting The Headset Volume

    Rear Audio/Video* Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) operation* (except CLK-Class) Adjusting the monitor angle Adjusting the headset volume Adjusting the display You can tilt the monitor screen upward or Adjusting the brightness downward. After connecting the headsets Upward: Push gently against the upper ( page 92) you can adjust the volume.
  • Page 96: Switching To Cd Mode

    Rear Audio/Video* Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) operation* (except CLK-Class) CD menu CD track scan Switching to CD mode 1 CD mode The tracks on a CD can be scanned one An audio CD is loaded in the RSE CD/DVD 2 Current track after the other for 8 seconds each.
  • Page 97 Rear Audio/Video* Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) operation* (except CLK-Class) Fast forward/reverse Playback mode Repeat track Turn the thumb wheel to highlight the The system repeats the current Fast forward Setting soft key and press to select. track until you switch the function Press and hold H for more than 2 off.
  • Page 98: Switching To Mp3 Cd Mode

    Rear Audio/Video* Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) operation* (except CLK-Class) Selecting a folder Switching to MP3 CD mode If the MP3 tracks are organized into folders An MP3 CD is loaded in the RSE CD/DVD on the CD, you can select a folder from the player and it is switched on.
  • Page 99 Rear Audio/Video* Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) operation* (except CLK-Class) Press g or G to select the desired Selecting via folder list MP3 track scan folder. Turn the thumb wheel to highlight the The tracks of the current folder can be Press E.
  • Page 100 Rear Audio/Video* Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) operation* (except CLK-Class) Press g or G to select the desired Fast forward/reverse option. Press and hold G or H. After selecting, the following playback Press E. options are displayed on the status bar. To stop release G or H.
  • Page 101: Switching To Dvd Mode

    Rear Audio/Video* Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) operation* (except CLK-Class) Soft key functions Switching to DVD mode A DVD is loaded in the RSE CD/DVD player and it is switched on. Depending on the DVD, not all func- tions are available at any time. Loading a CD ( page 93).
  • Page 102 Rear Audio/Video* Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) operation* (except CLK-Class) Tone soft key: Stopping DVD playback Brings you to the tone menu, where you Turn the thumb wheel to highlight the While DVD playback is stopped, you can set Bass and Treble ( page 106). Stop soft key and press to confirm.
  • Page 103 Rear Audio/Video* Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) operation* (except CLK-Class) Activating DVD menu Selecting an item from the DVD menu Activating Setting menu Use h, H, g or G to select a The DVD menu is the menu on the DVD. Turn the thumb wheel to highlight the The structure of the menu may vary menu item.
  • Page 104 Rear Audio/Video* Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) operation* (except CLK-Class) Subtitle soft key: Possible aspect ratios are: 16:9 Changing the DVD language You can display and switch between Zoom the subtitles. The soft key indicates the aspect ratio to You can only change the DVD language Angle soft key: which you will change when you press the...
  • Page 105 Rear Audio/Video* Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) operation* (except CLK-Class) Use g to select list entry Use g or G to select the desired Displaying and switching between None subtitles camera view. Press E. Press E. Subtitling is switched off. The selected camera view is active. These functions are available only if the Changing the camera view DVD supports subtitles.
  • Page 106 Rear Audio/Video* Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) operation* (except CLK-Class) Adjusting bass and treble Scene/chapter skip Fast forward/reverse Turn the thumb wheel to highlight the If the movie is divided into chapters or Press and hold H or G during Bass Treble soft key and press to scenes, you can skip them while the movie...
  • Page 107: Switching To Aux Mode

    Rear Audio/Video* Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) operation* (except CLK-Class) If an external video source is connect- Switching to AUX mode ed ( page 94) and switched to play- Set the L/R monitor switch on the back the AUX menu will only appear remote to the side you wish to control.
  • Page 108: System Settings

    Rear Audio/Video* Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) operation* (except CLK-Class) Soft key functions Possible aspect ratios are: 16:9 System settings Zoom 16:9 Zoom soft key: You can set the settings for both monitors You can change the aspect ratio. The soft key indicates the aspect ratio to separately.
  • Page 109 Rear Audio/Video* Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) operation* (except CLK-Class) Night Mode You can use the following functions: Adjusting the display brightness The display is continuously set to night- Bright. soft key: Turn the thumb wheel to highlight the time design. Adjusts the display brightness.
  • Page 110: Rse Audio Playback Through Speakers

    Press G or g to select the desired can be played through the vehicle language. speakers via the COMAND AUX channel. Press the soft key. At the COMAND, you can set the volume, Playback begins. bass and treble, balance and fader and Select Instrument cluster Muting on/off sound functions* ( page 81).
  • Page 111: Setting Bass And Treble

    Rear Audio/Video* Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) operation* (except CLK-Class) Setting bass and treble In the CD menu ( page 96), MP3 CD Press H or h and keep it depressed menu ( page 98) or AUX menu to move the slider continuously. ( page 107) turn the thumb wheel to Release the soft key to set the current highlight the...
  • Page 112: Replacing Remote Batteries

    Rear Audio/Video* Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) operation* (except CLK-Class) The remote control is operated with two Insert the new batteries. Please make Replacing remote batteries batteries type AAA 1.5 V. If you press any sure you insert the batteries in the button on the remote and the LED does not correct polarity direction (+/-).
  • Page 113: Satellite Radio

    Satellite radio* Important notes Subscribing Satellite radio operation...
  • Page 114: Important Notes

    Satellite radio* Important notes Important notes In chapter “Satellite radio”, you will find detailed information regarding Note that categories and channels SIRIUS Satellite Radio provides over selecting a station and a program cate- shown in illustrations are dependent on 130 channels of digital-quality radio, in- gory programming content delivered by the cluding 100% commercial-free music,...
  • Page 115: Subscribing

    Satellite radio* Subscribing Subscribing Subscribing to satellite radio Press B to switch to satellite radio Depending on subscription status, soft It is also possible to activate the satel- keys may or may not appear on the left lite radio service online. To do so please operation.
  • Page 116: Satellite Radio Operation

    3 Memory preset selected if available when the signal is not available. and channel number No Satellite receiver: Sound soft key is available if The message No Satellite Radio COMAND is equipped with a sound will appear in a window. amplifier*.
  • Page 117: Changing The Program Category

    Satellite radio* Satellite radio operation Selecting a program category Selecting a station COMAND will also deactivate muting if Push the joystick to H or h while You can use the following functions: the Satellite radio main menu Automatic tuning ( page 116) is being displayed.
  • Page 118: Memory Functions

    Satellite radio* Satellite radio operation Automatic station scan Station selection via direct channel Memory functions entry The stations in the selected category can Press *. be scanned in numerical order for 8 sec- There are 10 presets available. onds each. Input line will appear.
  • Page 119: Displaying Information

    Satellite radio* Satellite radio operation On the memory list The Satellite radio main menu will then appear automatically after 8 seconds, In the Satellite radio main menu, press An existing entry is overwritten in the indicating the memory preset number Presets soft key.
  • Page 120: Displaying Service Information

    Satellite radio* Satellite radio operation Switching back to the Satellite radio main Displaying service information Station list updates menu You can call the provider service center for While receiving a new channel list the mes- Press the Back soft key. questions or releases, whenever you need.
  • Page 121: Telephone

    Telephone* Important notes Telephone operation...
  • Page 122: Important Notes

    Mercedes-Benz. tion. Stop the vehicle in a safe location be- fore answering or placing a call.
  • Page 123 Telephone* Important notes If you have a Mercedes-Benz specified In certain menus, the COMAND can integrated mobile telephone (TDMA, display date and time of the calls. CDMA or GSM) and the telephone is The COMAND can display phone inserted in the cradle, the telephone...
  • Page 124 Code on the mobile phone appears, en- Close the windows and reduce all out- COMAND prepares the telephone for ter the PIN-code to enable the tele- side noise as much as possible when use. Select other system functions, e.g.
  • Page 125 Telephone* Important notes The message Phone not inserted Notes about COMAND telephone fea- For additional information about Mer- appears. tures using a Bluetooth® connection cedes-Benz approved Bluetooth® mobile phones and related accessories please Please connect the mobile phone. Many of the Mercedes-Benz approved mo-...
  • Page 126: Telephone Operation

    Telephone operation Manually Switching telephone operation on Switching telephone operation off Press a. Switch the COMAND off ( page 37) or Automatically turn off the engine. The menu to enter the unlock code The telephone* is automatically activated ( page 129) will appear (only if phone The telephone* is switched off with a when the COMAND is switched on.
  • Page 127: Emergency Call "911

    Telephone* Telephone operation TDMA or CDMA mobile phone Emergency call “911” Warning The emergency call will also be placed if the phone is locked ( page 128). The 911 emergency call system is a public This function places a call to the local GSM mobile phone service.
  • Page 128 Telephone* Telephone operation Press E to confirm Press a repeatedly until the Initiating an emergency call if you want to place the “911” emergency call. Telephone menu is displayed. If Telephone is locked Press 9, 1 and 1 one after the The emergency call will be placed.
  • Page 129: Entering Codes

    (except CLK-Class) Asterisks instead of digits will appear in the input line. If COMAND is switched on while in re- verse in vehicles equipped with Rear Press the soft key. view camera*, the enter unlock code...
  • Page 130: Switching To Telephone Operation

    Switching to telephone operation sage Please insert SIM card (Emer- The PUK number is provided by your When the COMAND is switched on, you gency Call 911 only possible telephone service provider. can switch to telephone operation from with phone) appears.
  • Page 131: Incoming Call

    Rear view camera display. After ac- control unit may not be coded properly. Unknown cepting or rejecting a call, the Rear view Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz camera is fully visible until deactivated Center. ( page 42).
  • Page 132: Outgoing Calls

    Telephone* Telephone operation Setting the volume for hands-free oper- Selecting an entry from the Dialed Deleting the last or several digits: ation numbers list ( page 134) Press the Delete soft key once or sev- Raising the volume Use speed-dialing ( page 136) eral times.
  • Page 133 Press E. pear. Press the Dialed# soft key. COMAND will mute an active audio source. The Dialed numbers list will appear. If the person called answers the call, the Press k. The most recently dialed number is call is active. You talk over the hands-free highlighted.
  • Page 134 Changing the list display calls list Press the soft key. The COMAND automatically generates a The display changes to numbers. list of the last 10 calls received. The list is sorted chronologically with the most recently received call at the top of the list.
  • Page 135 Selecting an entry from the Dialed num- You can select the following functions: bers list Changing the list display ( page 134) The COMAND automatically generates a Selecting an entry and begin dialing list of the last 10 numbers dialed. The list ( page 134)
  • Page 136: Active Call

    The telephone dials the saved number. You can also use speed-dialing at the Ending a call ( page 133). COMAND (only mobile phone memory locations 1-99). Quick-dialing You can enter up to 2 digits. Quick dialing can be used on memory loca- Open the Telephone menu tions 1-9.
  • Page 137 Telephone* Telephone operation The following functions can be used during Switching hands-free microphone on/ Three-way calling a call: off (available if microphone is switched When a call is active and you receive a sec- Ending an active call ond call on your mobile phone, a tone rep- The microphone status is indicated by the resenting a second caller can be heard.
  • Page 138 Telephone* Telephone operation Making a conference call Ending a conference call Use the number key 2 and then Press K. TDMA, CDMA press k. When a first call is active a second call can The active call is put on hold and the be placed to make a conference call.
  • Page 139: Phone Book

    Telephone* Telephone operation Entries marked with symbols have been Phone book imported into the phone book from the in- The phone book contains all entries ternal memory of the mobile phone. of the internal memory of the mobile Usable phone number categories: phone (TDMA, CDMA and GSM mobile Symbol : Cell number...
  • Page 140 Selecting an entry ing the number Changing the phone book display at Change the initial letter if required. the COMAND Open the phone book ( page 139). Push the joystick to G or g to Selecting a phone book entry and The list of phone book entries with select a list entry.
  • Page 141: Navigation

    Navigation* Important notes Navigation main menu Destination input Route guidance During route guidance Last destinations and destination memory POIs Today’s plan Software updates...
  • Page 142: Important Notes

    Navigation* Important notes Important notes The route calculated by COMAND is a rec- Warning Warning ommendation on how to best reach your se- lected destination. For safety reasons, you should only enter a The Navigation DVD module contains a destination when the vehicle is stationary.
  • Page 143: Navigation Dvd

    Navigation* Important notes Loading/ejecting a DVD Navigation DVD COMAND calculates the route with the DVDs are loaded and ejected at the DVD GPS (Global Positioning System) sig- help of data that is stored on the naviga- Navigation slot. The DVD Navigation slot is nals received make it possible to deter- tion DVD.
  • Page 144: Route Guidance After The Vehicle Has Been Transported

    Navigation* Important notes Switch the COMAND on. Route guidance after the vehicle has been transported Activate the Navigation main menu ( page 146). If your vehicle has been transported (e.g. by a car, train or ferry) the system may The navigation DVD needs to be in the make navigation announcements which do DVD NAVIGATION slot ( page 204).
  • Page 145: Trip Interruption During Route Guidance

    Trip is continued within 2 hours: The system will automatically resume Trip interruption means the vehicle is route guidance. parked and COMAND is switched off. Trip is continued after more than Trip continuation means the vehicle is 2 hours: moving and COMAND is switched on again.
  • Page 146: Navigation Main Menu

    Navigation* Navigation main menu Navigation main menu Selectable Menu Items Activating the Navigation main menu Continue route guidance If route guidance is active, a message Resumes interrupted or aborted route Press b. appears instead asking you whether guidance. you wish to cancel route guidance The Navigation main menu or the ( page 177).
  • Page 147 Navigation* Navigation main menu Destination memory Phone number Available soft keys You can select destinations from the You can select a POI by phone number. Home soft key: Destination Memory ( page 193). Brings you to the Enter POI phone You can edit the home address and number menu ( page 199).
  • Page 148: Setting The Routing Mode

    Push the joystick to g or G to Selectable traffic routes Setting the routing mode select a routing mode. Minimize freeways The COMAND calculates the route as Press E. The system calculates the route with/ Fastest route. without minimizing freeways.
  • Page 149: Saving Current Location

    Navigation* Navigation main menu Saving current location Press c. Such destinations are marked in Last destinations memory The full view of the map appears. You with _. will see the vehicle’s current position. For permanent storage you can save Press any soft key. the destination in the regular The soft key displays will appear.
  • Page 150: Destination Input

    Navigation* Destination input Destination input Available soft keys: Activating the Enter street menu State soft key: Activating the Navigation main menu Brings you to the Select state/province ( page 146). menu ( page 151). The currently set state is identified by the state code in the middle of the screen.
  • Page 151: Selecting The State/Province

    Navigation* Destination input Push the joystick to g or G to cannot choose mainland destinations. The Selecting the state/province select a state. message You must change the state or province in order to use that Press E. destination will appear in this case, if Use the State list for selecting states in The Enter street menu will reappear such a destination is selected from the last...
  • Page 152: Entering Destination Address

    Push the joystick to F or f to Confirming a street (menu) select characters diagonally. Press E longer than 2 seconds. For quicker input, COMAND offers Press one of the number keys 1 to Select the ( symbol. Push the available characters from the character 9 and 0 to enter digits.
  • Page 153 Navigation* Destination input Push the joystick to g or G to Entering a house number select a street. Press the List soft key. Available soft keys: The street list will appear. You can now You can enter an intersection instead select a street.
  • Page 154 You can use the following functions Confirming a house number Press E longer than 2 seconds. entering the house number For quicker input, COMAND offers available numbers from the number entering any house number by pressing set based on your selections and the...
  • Page 155 Navigation* Destination input Push the joystick to g or G to The Start route guidance menu Entering a cross street ( page 167) will appear, if the entered select a city. You can enter a cross street with the address information (street name and Available soft keys: previously entered street.
  • Page 156 Select the ( symbol. Push the joystick to h, H, g or G to do For quicker input, COMAND offers available characters from the character Push the joystick to g or G to set based on your selections and the Press E.
  • Page 157 Navigation* Destination input Confirming a cross street (list) You can now Press E to confirm. enter a city name or The currently set state is identified by the state code in the middle of the The Start route guidance menu accept the city name shown screen.
  • Page 158 Press E longer than 2 seconds. 9 and 0. Select the ( symbol. Push the For quicker input, COMAND offers If you enter the first character, the joystick to h, H, g or G to do available characters from the character...
  • Page 159 Navigation* Destination input Available soft keys: Enter parking Press the List soft key. Press the Details soft key to see all The Start route guidance menu will appear information about the city entry. after entering a destination address. The city list will appear. You can now V and v soft keys select a city.
  • Page 160 Navigation* Destination input Selecting a parking lot Press the Details soft key to see more information about the parking lot. The map is displayed and shows the Press E. destination and the available parking lots. One of the parking lot is spotlighted. The The Start route guidance menu will name belonging to it is shown on the appear ( page 167).
  • Page 161 Navigation* Destination input Selecting a destination using the map c was pressed: The system automatically places the cross-hairs on the current destination Select a destination using the map If no soft key is selected within approx. address. when the vehicle is stationary. If you 8 seconds, the soft key display will choose to confirm a selected disappear again.
  • Page 162 Enlarge visible map section. destination. If a street name can not be assigned, Soft key ): COMAND increases the zoom by one increment each time E is pressed Reduce visible map section. until a street name can be selected. If a POI is close to the center of the...
  • Page 163: Selecting Home Address

    Navigation* Destination input Here you can use the following Editing home address Selecting home address functions Press the Change soft key. Activate the Navigation main menu changing to the map ( page 161) ( page 146). The Change home address menu will setting the routing mode appear.
  • Page 164: Displaying The Compass Screen

    Navigation* Destination input selecting a destination from the Last After entering the address the screen may Displaying the compass screen destinations memory ( page 191) look as follows (except CLK-Class) selecting a Point of Interest If your vehicle is equipped with Navigation ( page 195) Activate the Navigation main menu entering a POI by phone number...
  • Page 165 Compass screen is activated during Press any soft key, then press the Back route guidance: soft key. COMAND continues to provide route guidance via voice instructions ( page 168). The Navigation screens Press b or c. are visible in the instrument cluster To cancel the Compass screen in vehicles multifunction display.
  • Page 166 When the instrument cluster scrolls as vehicle Pointer shows to the multifunction display is set to miles, altitude changes right the COMAND will indicate Scale range: distances in miles (mi) or feet (ft.) 0° to +35° The display unit is 3 Dynamic When the instrument cluster 0°...
  • Page 167: Route Guidance

    Navigation* Route guidance Route guidance Press E. Route calculation can take some time, Starting route guidance depending on the distance to the Route calculation and route guidance Route guidance can be started if the destination and the routing mode. begins. destination input is complete and Start During route calculation, an arrow pointing...
  • Page 168: Voice Instructions

    Navigation* Route guidance Repeating current voice instructions Further route guidance takes place Voice instructions using only the symbols in the display. If you have not understood a navigation announcement, you can at any time have a If a new route guidance cycle is started, Warning current announcement repeated.
  • Page 169: Navigation Displays

    When the instrument cluster The colored highlight only appears multifunction display is set to miles, when the system has completed the the COMAND will indicate route calculation. distances in miles (mi) or feet (ft.) When the instrument cluster multifunction display is set to...
  • Page 170 MAIN ST multifunction display is set to miles, The destination is marked with a flag $ on the COMAND will indicate the map, an intermediate destination is distances in miles (mi) or feet (ft.) marked with a flag showing the letter...
  • Page 171 Navigation* Route guidance Press any soft key. Selecting map orientation Full view: Full view of the map. The soft key displays appear. A symbol is shown on the bottom left side Press c. of the status bar. <: Heading Up The display changes with every push of If no other action is taken within Dynamic map alignment, map is...
  • Page 172: Partially Digitized Areas/Unverified Roads

    Warning roads include information about the road’s average speed, turning restrictions, or Usually COMAND guides you through fully Due to incomplete digitization, the route whether it is a one-way street digitized areas on verified roads for as long shown on the map may differ from the actual as possible.
  • Page 173 Navigation* Route guidance Route guidance in these areas Map display When you are Within these areas the display shows a Displayed or audible distance to the split screen with the map on the left-hand beginning of such an area is an entering a partially digitized area side and a direction arrow on the right side estimation.
  • Page 174 Navigation* Route guidance Display examples are shown below: If the vehicle approaches a stopover or a destination located on a unverified road, Stopover and destination are located the blue dotted line will disappear and a on unverified roads: red dotted line will appear. The line is your The map highlights the route section dynamic reference, it moves with the between a stopover and a destination...
  • Page 175 Use the directional arrow to reach this area. guide you. Vehicle is on an unverified road Usually, if you are travelling on unverified roads, COMAND will not You are currently travelling generate usual navigation in an area where turn by turn announcements.
  • Page 176 Route guidance OFF ROAD If there is no road shown on map at the current position, the vehicle is OFF ROAD. COMAND is able to guide you to an OFF Warning ROAD destination or from an OFF ROAD location. The COMAND navigation system may direct...
  • Page 177: Arriving At Destination

    The inquiry menu Cancel route hicle is on an OFF MAP location. COMAND Arriving at destination guidance? will appear. is also able to guide you to a destination Press E to confirm from such a location.
  • Page 178: During Route Guidance

    Navigation* During route guidance During route guidance During route guidance you can use the soft Available soft keys Display soft key: keys to activate additional menus and Brings you to the Display menu Info soft key: displays and make settings. ( page 185).
  • Page 179: Info Menu

    Navigation* During route guidance Details soft key: Info menu See all information about the Display the soft keys. If a stopover destination has been destination. entered: Press the Info soft key. The estimated time of arrival and the Displaying the route list The Info menu will appear.
  • Page 180: Selecting A Detour

    Complete detour not possible is displayed. Traffic jams are identified by the driver, not by the COMAND. Switching on Activate the soft key display You can now enter the length of the route ( page 178).
  • Page 181 Navigation* During route guidance Push the joystick to g or G to Press E. Switching off (remove detour) select Remove detour Activate the soft key display You can now change the length of the Press E. ( page 178). route section to be blocked. Press the Detour soft key.
  • Page 182: Stopover Function

    Press the Stopovr soft key. soft key: The map is displayed in full view. Shows a list of Mercedes-Benz Centers near your location. soft key: The Stopover still active menu will Shows a list of filling stations or the appear ( page 184) if a stopover map with one filling station spotlighted.
  • Page 183 Navigation* During route guidance More soft key: Press a soft key, e.g. Selecting a POI in a list If you press this soft key, the Push the joystick to G or g to One of the following displays will Navigation main menu ( page 146) appear select an entry.
  • Page 184 Navigation* During route guidance Deleting or replacing a stopover destination Push the joystick to g or G to If no stopover destination has been Activate the soft key display select Change active stopover entered, the full view map appears ( page 178). instead of the menu.
  • Page 185: Saving The Current Location

    Navigation* During route guidance Icons soft key: Saving the current location Defining route guidance displays Brings you to the POI Icons display The system can save the current position Activate the soft key display settings ( page 186). as a destination in the Last ( page 178).
  • Page 186 Navigation* During route guidance Push the joystick to g or G to Setting POI Icons displays Setting personal symbol display select an option. You can set which POIs are shown as After selecting the Personal option, Press E. symbols on the map. press the Change soft key.
  • Page 187 Navigation* During route guidance North Up Setting map view Map is displayed facing north In the Settings menu ( page 185), A symbol is shown on the bottom left press the View soft key. side of the status bar. Option Symbol The available options are displayed.
  • Page 188 Navigation* During route guidance No display Display in Map You can select the following map information: The status bar displays the road you In the Settings menu ( page 185), Time of Arrival/Dist. to are currently driving on. press the soft key.
  • Page 189 Navigation* During route guidance Manual Automatic map toggling In the Settings menu ( page 185), If you choose this option, the system press the Automap soft key. You can set the change from map to split only switches to split screen by view.
  • Page 190 Push the joystick to H to select Trail settings setting. Press E. With this function is active, the COMAND Move the E joystick in g or G records a trail every time the vehicle is in The trail is deleted.
  • Page 191: Last Destinations And Destination Memory

    Navigation* Last destinations and destination memory Last destinations and destination memory Now you can Last destinations memory start route guidance to the selected Last destinations memory entry ( page 192) automatically saves last destinations to which you have started route guidance. add the selected entry to today’s plan The memory can save a maximum of 50 ( page 201)
  • Page 192: Destination Memory

    Navigation* Last destinations and destination memory Starting route guidance to a last Destination memory destination In the destination memory, you can save Select a destination from the Last destinations under freely assignable destinations memory. names. The memory can save a maximum of 200 destinations.
  • Page 193 Navigation* Last destinations and destination memory Create a new name Activating the destination memory Selecting a destination from the destination memory Push the joystick to h, H, g or Activate the Navigation main menu G to select the characters. After each ( page 146).
  • Page 194 Navigation* Last destinations and destination memory Category Others Now you can Starting route guidance to a destination from the destination memory At the end of the letter list follows the start route guidance to the selected category Others destination Select a destination from the destination memory.
  • Page 195: Pois (Points Of Interest)

    Navigation* POIs (Points of Interest) POIs (Points of Interest) This function allows you to select Points of Selecting a POI category Entering POIs Interest such as gas stations, parking Activating the Navigation main menu facilities or shopping centers. ( page 146). Push the joystick to G to select menu You can also select a POI item...
  • Page 196 Navigation* POIs (Points of Interest) Press E to confirm Available soft keys Sort by distance Name soft key: Brings you to the Enter POI menu The Select POI list will appear. ( page 197). Selecting a POI Details soft key: Shows all information about the POI category.
  • Page 197 Navigation* POIs (Points of Interest) Push the joystick to G or g to Entering a POI by name select the desired POI. In the Select POI category menu, press If menu item By name is chosen, the Press E. Name softkey.
  • Page 198: Selecting A Poi On The Map

    Navigation* POIs (Points of Interest) Press the POIs soft key. Press the Details soft key if required. Selecting a POI on the map One of the POI is spotlighted. The name Details on the POI selected are shown. Press c. belonging to it is shown on the status Press E.
  • Page 199: Entering A Poi By Phone Number

    Navigation* POIs (Points of Interest) Use the number keys 1 through 0 Entering a POI by phone number to enter the phone number. If a phone number is associated with a POI, the number can be used to select a destination and making a call.
  • Page 200 Route guidance menu. Call soft key is visible if vehicle is equipped for phone operation and Mercedes-Benz specified mobile telephone* is inserted in phone cradle*. Dialing will begin. In the status bar, the off-hook symbol will appear. If the person called answers the call, the call is active.
  • Page 201: Today's Plan

    Navigation* Today’s plan Today’s plan Press E. The today’s plan memory can be used to save destinations for which routes can be The today’s plan memory will appear. The message Today’s plan is calculated one after the other. The first destination added is at the top full.
  • Page 202 Navigation* Today’s plan Available soft keys Delete soft key: Round trip Deletes the selected entry. Bestway soft key: Press the Rnd trip soft key in the Sorts entries to obtain the most Back soft key: today’s plan memory. efficient route through all the Returns you to the previous menu.
  • Page 203 Navigation* Today’s plan Display details for starting position Saving a today’s plan entry in the Deleting all the today’s plan entries destination memory Push the joystick to G to select Activate the today’s plan. Starting position Activate the today’s plan. Press the Del.
  • Page 204: Software Updates

    Navigation* Software Updates Software Updates...
  • Page 205 The display unit can cause injury if will appear. The navigation module is located contacted when open. Please close after behind the display unit of the COMAND Remove the DVD from the slot. inserting a navigation DVD. ( page 204).
  • Page 206 DVD. the display unit to its closed position. Shortly after that, the progress bar If you do not do so, the COMAND The display unit tilts up and then moves appears. After some time, the progress returns the display unit to its closed to the rear.
  • Page 207: System

    System System settings SMS* Tele Aid*...
  • Page 208: System Settings

    System System settings System settings In the System menu you can: Activating the System menu Setting the time set the time Press {. select the language ( page 209) The System menu will appear. You can set the time in steps of 30 minutes if your vehicle is equipped with switch verification and notification Navigation and receives a GPS signal...
  • Page 209: Selecting The Language

    Selecting the language Select Instr. cluster setting The language affects the menu text COMAND will use the same language displays and the voice output during route as is set in instrument cluster. guidance. In the System menu ( page 208),...
  • Page 210: Selecting Display Settings

    System System settings The respective tones are activated or You can use the following functions: Adjusting the display brightness deactivated. You hear the tone when set the display dimming characteristics Press the Bright. soft key. you activate it. adjust the display brightness Press the Back soft key.
  • Page 211: Switching The Screen Off Or On

    System System settings Switching the screen off or on Press the Scr.Off soft key. The screen is switched off. Press any soft key or button. The screen is switched on again. Selecting Voice control* settings (except CLK-Class) Use this function to: Push the joystick to g to select the In this display example, the help screen Help Screen...
  • Page 212 System System settings Voice control individualization The individualization process starts. The individualization function is used to The system now guides you through adapt the voice control to your own voice the individualization process using a and to therefore improve speech dialog, all operations are voice inputs.
  • Page 213 System System settings During any individualization stage, A prompt appears, which asks if you press the Cancel soft key. really want to delete the data. If you later decide to start the second Press E to confirm Individualization is cancelled. stage, you must restart the individualization process from the The individualization is deleted.
  • Page 214: Resetting All Settings To The Factory Settings

    Display setting - Automatic soft key. Press E. The Reset inquiry menu will appear. The inquiry Do you really want to is highlighted. reset? will appear. Select The message All data has been reset. COMAND will now restart. will appear.
  • Page 215: Sms

    The functions described here apply if Activate the System menu One line is provided for each message. your vehicle is equipped with mobile ( page 208). phone cradle* and a Mercedes-Benz Symbol = = Message unread Press the soft key. specified mobile phone*.
  • Page 216: Reading Sms Message Received

    System SMS* Reading SMS message received In the SMS Received ( page 215) list, push the joystick to g or G to highlight the desired message. Press E. The message is displayed. In the status bar, the name or the phone number of the sender will appear.
  • Page 217: Tele Aid

    All active vehicle Operator’s Manual for additional connections are terminated except information. Emergency call. During the emergency call, Call Connected appears on the status bar. No operation from COMAND is possible, so you cannot disconnect the emergency call.
  • Page 218: Information

    Emergency call. Roadside Assistance call. Terminating the connection Terminating the connection Press K. Press K. COMAND reverts to the system last COMAND reverts to the system last active before Tele Aid was activated. active before Tele Aid was activated.
  • Page 219: Glossary

    (NTSC) or 16:9 for widescreen DVDs. information between devices such as title). mobile phones, laptops, PCs, etc. over Audio source COMAND a short-range radio frequency. This includes the systems radio and CD (Cockpit Management and Data Sys- (CD drive in the control unit, CD chan- tem) ger*).
  • Page 220 Glossary DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) (Digital Versatile Disc Video) (Global Positioning System) Digital storage medium for storing lar- Prerecorded disc containing video con- Satellite-based system for relaying ge amounts of data, e.g. movies. tent that can be read many times but geographic location information to and not written to.
  • Page 221 Glossary ISO9660 Navigation DVD PAL (Phase Alternation Line) A standard file system for recording Contains all available destination A TV and video standard for most coun- data on CDs. addresses (town, road, intersection, tries in western and middle house number, special destinations) Europe.
  • Page 222 The ROAMING indicator in the The Tele Aid system is operational pro- With this function you can receive and COMAND display indicates that a call is vided that the vehicle’s battery is char- read short text messages (if SMS ser- being made using a contract partner.
  • Page 223 Glossary Voice output During a trip, apart from visual informa- tions (symbol or map displays), COMAND also provides all of the necessary spoken route information via voice output. Weather Band...
  • Page 225: Index

    DVD menu....103 Altering into the COMAND ... . . 54 Enter street menu ....150 map scale .
  • Page 226 CONTINUE ROUTE GUIDANCE..146 at the COMAND ....54 Current vehicle location ..169 Hands-free microphone at the RSE CD/DVD player .
  • Page 227 Navigation DVD ....143 into the COMAND ... . . 54 Menu display ....34 loading/ejecting .
  • Page 228 Index Operating elements PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE... Resetting CD ......14 (rear seat entertainment all settings to the factory CD changer* .
  • Page 229 Starting COMAND..... . 37 CD (CD changer* only) ... 65 individualization .
  • Page 230 Voice instructions ....168 Volume adjusting at the COMAND ....38 Rear audio* headsets ..86 Rear Seat Entertainment* headsets .
  • Page 231 We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the COMAND system as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator’s Manual. Press time: 05/11/2007 Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without prior authorization in writing.
  • Page 232 Order-No. 6515 6782 13 Part-No. 251 584 45 71 US Edition A 2008...

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