Page 1 Bild in der Größe 215x70 mm einfügen COMAND Operator’s Manual Order-No. 6515 6712 13 Part-No. 209 584 26 96 US Edition A 2006...
Page 2 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: 05/10/2006 Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without prior authorization in writing.
Page 3 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 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Quick reference COMAND ..34 CD operation ....50 Introduction ..... 7...
Page 6 Contents Switching to MP3 CD mode ..68 Selecting a station ... . . 81 Navigation*....109 Loading a MP3 CD .
Page 7 Contents Recalculating an existing route . . 133 Today’s plan ....162 System settings ....175 Voice instructions.
Page 8 Contents...
Page 9: Introduction
If you are operating to adjust COMAND system settings. ne book. COMAND for the first time or if you have rented or borrowed the vehicle, this is the chapter you should read first. Directories...
Page 10: Symbols
COMAND system equip- The continuation symbol ment may deviate from some marks an interrupted proce- descriptions and illustrations.
Page 11: Operating Safety
COMAND screen to read na- vigational maps, instructions, or downloa- ded information.
Page 13: 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* operating elements Service operating elements Multifunction steering wheel Menu system Quick reference COMAND...
Page 14: Radio Operating Elements
At a glance Radio operating elements Radio operating elements...
Page 15 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 16: Single Cd Operating Elements
At a glance Single CD operating elements Single CD operating elements...
Page 17 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 18: Cd Changer* Operating Elements
At a glance CD changer* operating elements CD changer* operating elements...
Page 19 At a glance CD changer* operating elements The CD changer* is located in the glove Function Page Function Page box. Open the glove box to access the CD 4 1 - 0, * 9 d and D changer*. Selecting a CD Track select Track select Fast forward/reverse...
Page 20: Mp3 Cd Operating Elements
At a glance MP3 CD operating elements MP3 CD operating elements...
Page 21 At a glance MP3 CD operating elements Function Page Function Page Depending on vehicle production date 1 Audio menu the MP3 CD feature may not be Ejecting/loading a MP3 2 Soft keys available in your vehicle. CD into the CD drive (multifunction keys) 3 Color screen with MP3 main menu...
Page 22: Satellite Radio* Operating Elements
At a glance Satellite radio* operating elements Satellite radio* operating elements...
Page 23 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 24: Telephone* Operating Elements
At a glance Telephone* operating elements Telephone* operating elements...
Page 25 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 26: Navigation* Operating Elements
At a glance Navigation* operating elements Navigation* operating elements...
Page 27 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 28: Service Operating Elements
At a glance Service operating elements Service operating elements...
Page 29 3 Color screen with Service main 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*. 4 Push the joystick to Function selection Press E to confirm...
Page 30: Multifunction Steering Wheel
At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction 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 31: Selecting The Multifunction Display
At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Switch the multifunction display to the Radio operation Single CD/ CD changer* 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 32 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel MP3 CD operation Satellite radio* operation Telephone* operation 1 MP3 mode 1 SAT mode and preset channel number List with a phone book entry 2 Current MP3 track 2 Channel name On display will appear either: the main display with the READY message...
Page 33: 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 34 At a glance Menu system Center: Menu functions and submenus The status of the current operating mode Using the soft keys, functions can be A maximum of five soft keys may be or other selectable functions are indicated. switched ON or OFF, or submenus can be displayed on each side of the main area In this example: called up.
Page 35 At a glance Menu system In some situations, soft keys may not have Exiting from submenus any function and are not operational. A soft key 1 to exit a Use the Back soft key without function appears shaded submenu. The display switches to the next out.
Page 36: Quick Reference Comand
Turn the key in the starter switch to the volume for telephone and navigation. descriptions and illustrations refer to position 1 or 2 if the COMAND was During a telephone call (talking or ringing), the COMAND. switched off by turning the key in the...
Page 37 At a glance Quick reference COMAND Adjusting the volume Automatic volume control At the COMAND, turn the rotary control The automatic volume control feature When the system is switched on again, at the e key. adjusts the volume depending on:...
Page 38: Balance And Fader
At a glance Quick reference COMAND Push the joystick to H or h. Setting balance and fader Balance and fader In any audio source operation: Move the cross-hairs horizontally and Common balance and fader settings apply adjust the balance. to the following systems:...
Page 39: Bass And Treble
Standard: In any audio source operation: keep it depressed to move the cursor COMAND sets the sound linear for the continuously. Release the soft key to center of the vehicle. Press the Bass or Treble soft key.
Page 40 At a glance Quick reference COMAND Speech: Push the joystick to g or G to Activating the sound functions* Playback optimized for language select the desired function. In any audio source operation: comprehensibility. Press E. Activate the main menu for the...
Page 41: Audio
Audio Audio operation Radio operation CD operation MP3 CD operation AUX operation...
Page 42: Audio Operation
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph Mute function will also cancel by COMAND. (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is co- turning the rotary volume control or by vering a distance of 44 feet (approximately...
Page 43: Radio Operation
Sound soft key is available if In the Audio menu, press the Radio display. COMAND is equipped with a sound soft key. amplifier*. The Radio main menu will appear. The Switching back to FM band station last tuned to will begin to play.
Page 44: Selecting A Station
An automatic scan is starting and the The message No channel will appear Manual tuning ( page 43) COMAND plays and displays the if the system could not detect a chan- channel of the first strong WB station. Station selection from the preset menu nel.
Page 45 Audio Radio operation Automatic seek tuning Manual tuning (FM, AM) Station selection via direct frequency entry (FM, AM) Press g or h. Activate the desired wave band ( page 41). E.g.: 102.7 MHz in the FM band Press g or h longer than 2 se- Activate the desired wave band Push the joystick to g or G.
Page 46 Audio Radio operation Enter the desired frequency with the Preset station selection via number Automatic station scan (FM, AM) number keys within 8 seconds, e.g. keypad The stations on the same band (FM, AM) 1027 for 102.7 MHz. can be scanned one after the other for 8 FM- and AM-Bands The station you have selected will seconds each.
Page 47 Audio Radio operation End scan function and play a station Press the Scan soft key again if you hear the desired station. The scan function stops automatically when the first station received has been scanned twice. The scan function will begin.
Page 48: Memory Functions
Audio Radio operation Saving stations manually (FM, AM) On the memory list Memory functions Activate the desired wave band You can use the following functions: In the Radio main menu ( page 41). Saving stations manually (FM, AM) Activate the desired wave band Press the Presets soft key.
Page 49 Audio Radio operation Press E longer than 2 seconds. You will see the Radio main menu You will hear a verification beep if the automatically after 8 seconds beep tones option was activated in the if you press the Back soft key.
Page 50 Audio Radio operation Saving stations automatically (FM, AM) The autostore function is active. The message Autostore being Activate the desired wave band reloaded will appear. The radio ( page 41). stores the 10 stations with the Press the Autost. soft key strongest signal.
Page 51 Audio Radio operation Press E. Selecting a station from the preset Selecting a station from the FM/AM menu (FM, AM) autostore presets In both cases, you will see the main Activate the FM or AM memory radio menu Activate the FM or AM autostore preset ( page 46).
Page 52: 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 53: Tips On Caring For Your Cds
Audio CD operation Loading a CD into the CD drive Tips on caring for your CDs Loading 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 54 Audio CD operation...
Page 55 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 56 You can also slide out the magazine if the CD changer*. COMAND is switched off. However, the l button will not function if the Slide the cover of the CD changer* vehicle battery is not connected or closed.
Page 57: Switching To Cd Operation
Magaz. soft key is only assigned 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*. magazine, the Magazine menu will...
Page 58: 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 51). Activate the Audio menu ( page 40).
Page 59: Selecting A Cd (Cd Changer* Only)
Selection is possible if the for direct selection. CD changer* has loaded the magazine Keys 1 - 6 magazine slots 1 to 6 (COMAND knows the position of filled of the CD changer* and empty slots) and at least two audio CDs are loaded.
Page 60: Track Select
Audio CD operation Press a number key, e.g. 2 to select Track select the corresponding CD. The name of the CD instead of e.g. You can select a track: Loading CD 2 is displayed. is displayed if the information is with g or h ( page 58) available.
Page 61 Audio CD operation Previous track or start of title (if more With the number keypad than 10 seconds of playing time has Activate the CD main menu Entries higher than the number of elapsed) ( page 56). tracks available on the CD are not Press g.
Page 62: Fast Forward/Reverse
Audio CD operation Activating Ending the function Fast forward/reverse Press the Scan soft key. Scan search is running. Fast forward Scan will begin. Press the Scan soft key. Press and hold h for more than 2 seconds. Press E. Fast reverse Playback will resume with the desired Press and hold g for more than 2 track.
Page 63: Muting
Audio CD operation Muting Playback mode COMAND will also deactivate muting if The following options are available: Normal sequence ( page 63) Press J during playback. press A to select another audio Track mix ( page 63) The CD operation is muted and the ß...
Page 64 Audio CD operation Push the joystick to g or G to Activating playback mode select the playback mode Repeat E.g.: track Mode Repeat track Press E. Press the Setting soft key. The mode is activated. The CD The setting menu will appear. changer* main menu will then appear.
Page 65 Audio CD operation Track mix Repeat track Explanation of the playback modes Normal sequence Tracks are played in random order. If The system repeats the current track more than one CD is available, the next until you switch the function off. Tracks are played in ascending order available CD is played when the current (e.g.
Page 66: Mp3 Cd Operation
Audio MP3 CD operation MP3 CD operation Warning Your CD drive has been designed to Depending on vehicle production date play CDs which correspond to the IEC the MP3 CD feature may not be The CD drive is a Class 1 laser product. available in your vehicle.
Page 67: Tips On Caring For Your Mp3 Cds
Permissible MP3 CDs Tips on caring for your MP3 CDs Tips on creating MP3 CDs In MP3 mode COMAND can read CD-R and Only touch the CD on the edges. CD-RW CDs. Clean the CD with a dry, lint-free cloth.
Page 68 MP3 tracks into folders. A folder can also names to the MP3 tracks and folders. Example of a correct track name: contain additional folders. COMAND uses these names in MP3 mode Track1.mp3 A CD may have a maximum of 255 folders for the corresponding display.
Page 69: Tips On Creating Mp3 Tracks
Fixed and variable bit rates up to 320 The music tracks that you can create for counts as a folder. COMAND will then kbps play back in MP3 mode are generally display the root directory name as a folder...
Page 70: Switching To Mp3 Cd Mode
CD. The CD drive is located behind of the display unit ( page 52). After inserting a MP3 CD into the CD drive the COMAND loads the data. It may take a Activate the MP3 main menu while to load the data, depending on the ( page 69).
Page 71: Mp3 Main Menu
Audio MP3 CD operation It may take a while to load the data If the MP3 can not be read, the depending on the number of folders message will appear. CD error Depending on vehicle production date and tracks. the MP3 CD feature may not be If the MP3 CD is loaded, the MP3 main available in your vehicle.
Page 72: Selecting A Folder
Wait approx. 3 seconds. stored. The following options are available: The COMAND changes the folder and After inserting a MP3 CD, the COMAND Selecting via folder list loads the data from the new folder. It loads the data. After loading, you can...
Page 73 MP3 or audio CD The next level of the folder structure tracks are stored. will appear. After inserting a MP3 CD the COMAND Push the joystick to G or g to begins loading the data. The Folder select a track or another folder.
Page 74: 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 CD You can select a track: list. or currently selected folder. Only one list by using G or g in the track list of a Press E or the entry is visible at a time.
Page 75 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 76: Fast Forward/Reverse
Audio MP3 CD operation Ending the scan function Muting Scan search is running. COMAND will also deactivate mute if Press the Scan soft key. Press J during playback. press A to select another audio The CD operation is stopped and the ß...
Page 77 Audio MP3 CD operation Push the joystick to g or G to Changing the playback option select the playback mode CD mix E.g.: After selecting, the following playback Press E. options are displayed on the status bar. Option CD mix The option is activated.
Page 78: Aux Operation
Audio AUX operation AUX operation An external audio source can be At the COMAND, you can set the following connected to the COMAND via the 1/8" for the AUX operation: socket located inside the glovebox. Volume ( page 34) Balance control and fader ( page 36)
Page 79: Satellite Radio
Satellite radio* Important notes Subscribing Satellite radio operation...
Page 80: 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 approxi- selecting a station and a program cate- shown in illustrations are dependent on mately 100 channels, so called gory programming content delivered by the streams, of digital-quality radio, among...
Page 81: Subscribing
Satellite radio* Subscribing Subscribing After the connection is made: Subscribing to satellite radio Follow the instructions given by the Press B to switch to satellite radio Depending on subscription status, soft operator. keys may or may not appear on the left operation.
Page 82: Satellite Radio Operation
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 83: Changing The Program Category
Satellite radio* Satellite radio operation Automatic station scan Changing the program category Selecting a station The stations in the selected category can Satellite radio stations are split up into ca- You can use the following functions: be scanned in numerical order for 8 se- tegories.
Page 84 Satellite radio* Satellite radio operation Ending scan function and playing a Station selection via direct channel Enter the desired channel number with the number keys, e.g. 24 for chan- station entry nel 24. Press *. Press the Scan soft key again. The channel you have selected will be- The station selected will appear with Input line will appear.
Page 85: Memory Functions
Satellite radio* Satellite radio operation Saving station manually Memory functions In the Satellite radio main menu There are 10 presets available. Press one of the number keys, e.g. 2, longer than 2 seconds. You can use the following functions: You will hear a verification beep if the Saving stations manually beep tones option was activated in the system settings ( page 178).
Page 86: Displaying Information
Satellite radio* Satellite radio operation Selecting a station on the memory list Displaying information In the Satellite radio main menu, press An existing entry is overwritten in the In the Satellite radio main menu, press Presets soft key. memory list when a new input is given. Info soft key.
Page 87: Displaying Service Information
Satellite radio* Satellite radio operation Press the Back soft key to switch back Displaying service information Sound settings to the Satellite radio main menu. You can call the provider service center for Refer to chapter “At a glance” on how to questions or releases, whenever you need.
Page 89: Telephone
Telephone* Important notes Telephone operation...
Page 90: Important Notes
Whether or not prohibited by law, for terior antenna that has been approved safety reasons, the driver should not use the by Mercedes-Benz. cellular telephone while the vehicle is in mo- tion. Stop the vehicle in a safe location be- fore answering or placing a call.
Page 91 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 92 Telephone* Important notes Please read the chapter “Telephone” Also make sure that the air vents are In the following situations, it is not possible first before attempting to operate your not pointed in the direction of the or not yet possible to use the telephone: telephone.
Page 93 Telephone being ac- GSM mobile phone appears. tivated, please wait If the message Please insert SIM COMAND prepares the telephone for card (Emergency Call 911 only use. Select other system functions, e.g. appears: possible with phone) radio, by pressing the corresponding...
Page 94: Telephone Operation
Press a. Switching telephone operation off The menu to enter the unlock code Switch the COMAND off ( page 34) or ( page 95) will appear (only if phone turn off the engine. has been locked before).
Page 95: 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 94). The 911 emergency call system is a public This function places a call to the local GSM mobile phone service.
Page 96: Telephone Menu
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 97: Entering Codes
(if phone is in locked mode). Enter the four-digit PIN code at the COMAND using the number keys 1 through 0. Please refer to the mobile phone operator’s manual on how to en- ter the code from the mobile phone.
Page 98: Switching To Telephone Operation
Entering the PUK Switching to telephone operation You will hear a warning sound. The mes- If you enter your PIN incorrectly three When the COMAND is switched on, you sage PIN-Code incorrect will appear times in a row, you need to enter the PUK can switch to telephone operation from number.
Page 99 The telephone is using a non home type Your vehicle may not have a mobile phone system cradle* installed and/or the telephone No Serv control unit may not be coded properly. The telephone is not logged into a net- Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz work Center.
Page 100: Incoming Call
Telephone* Telephone operation Accepting a call Setting the volume for hands-free ope- Incoming call ration Press k. The system detects an incoming call, the Raising the volume phone rings. Turn the rotary control on the e but- Incoming calls are indicated in a window in Press E to confirm accept ton to the right.
Page 101: Outgoing Calls
Telephone* Telephone operation Dialing a telephone number Deleting the last or several digits: Outgoing calls You can use the following functions to Press the Delete soft key once or se- Entering a telephone number make a phone call: veral times. Open the Telephone menu Dialing a telephone number Deleting all digits:...
Page 102: Subsequent Dialing
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 103 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 104 Selecting an entry from the Dialed num- You can select the following functions: bers list Changing the list display ( page 101) The COMAND automatically generates a Selecting an entry and begin dialing list of the last 10 numbers dialed. The list ( page 101)
Page 105: Active Call
The telephone dials the saved number. You can also use speed-dialing at the Ending a call ( page 100). 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 106 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 se- Ending an active call cond call on your mobile phone, a tone re- The microphone status is indicated by the presenting a second caller can be heard.
Page 107 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 108: 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 109 Others ling the number Changing the phone book display at Here, all entries without names or with the COMAND Open the phone book ( page 106). names starting with a special character (e.g. * or #) are put together. Selecting a phone book entry and...
Page 110 Telephone* Telephone operation Begin dialing Press E. Press k. Press the Send soft key.
Page 111: 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 112: Important Notes
Navigation* Important notes Important notes The route calculated by COMAND is a re- Warning Warning commendation on how to best reach your selected destination. For safety reasons, you should only enter a The Navigation DVD module contains a destination when the vehicle is stationary.
Page 113: 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 navigati- Navigation slot. The DVD Navigation slot is nals received make it possible to deter- on DVD.
Page 114: 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 114). 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 165).
Page 115: 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 116: Navigation Main Menu
Navigation* Navigation main menu Navigation main menu Selectable Menu Items Activating the Navigation main Continue route guidance menu 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 138).
Page 117 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 Enter POI phone ( page 154). Brings you to the You can edit the home address and number menu ( page 160).
Page 118: 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 119: 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 120: 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 114). menu ( page 119). The currently set state is identifed by the state code in the middle of the screen.
Page 121: Selecting The State/Province
Navigation* Destination input Push the joystick to g or G to cannot choose mainland destinations. The Selecting the state/province You must change the state select a state. message 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 122: 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 123 Navigation* Destination input Push the joystick to g or G to Entering a house number select a street. List Press the soft key. Available soft keys: The street list will appear. You can now You can enter an intersection instead Details select a street.
Page 124 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 125 Navigation* Destination input Push the joystick to g or G to The Start route guidance menu ( page 133) will appear, if the entered select a city. address information (street name and Available soft keys: house number) is unique in the Details Press the soft key to see all...
Page 126 Destination input Confirming a cross street (menu) Selecting a cross street Press E longer than 2 seconds to For quicker input, COMAND offers confirm your entry. available characters from the character set based on your selections and the names of the streets stored on the Select the ( symbol.
Page 127 Navigation* Destination input List Confirming a cross street (list) You can now soft key: Brings you to a list of cities with the Press E to confirm. enter a city name or previously input street. The Start route guidance menu accept the city name shown Delete soft key:...
Page 128 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 129 Navigation* Destination input Available soft keys: Enter parking List Details Press the soft key. Press the 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 Page Page V and...
Page 130 Navigation* Destination input Details Selecting a parking lot Press the soft key to see more information about the parking lot. The map is displayed and shows the Press E. destination and the available parkings 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 133).
Page 131 Navigation* Destination input Selecting a destination using the map Available soft keys Press c. POIs Memory Display Push the joystick to H, h, g, G, soft F, f. keys are available if the soft key was pressed. Press the soft key, e.g. in the Start POIs soft key: route guidance menu ( page 133).
Page 132 If a street name can not be assigned, COMAND increases the zoom by one If a POI is close to the center of the increment each time E is pressed cross-hairs, a selection list will appear.
Page 133: Selecting Home Address
Navigation* Destination input Here you can use the following Editing home address Selecting home address functions Change Press the soft key. Activate the Navigation main menu changing to the map ( page 129) ( page 114). The Change home address menu will Home setting the routing mode appear.
Page 134 Navigation* Destination input Press E. selecting a destination from the Last After entering the address the screen may destinations memory ( page 152) look as follows The home address is saved. selecting a Point of Interest The Start route guidance menu will ( page 156) appear ( page 133).
Page 135: 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. Start begins.
Page 136: 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 137: Navigation Displays
Manual). route calculation. When the instrument cluster multifunction display is set to miles, the COMAND will indicate distances in miles (mi) or feet (ft). When the instrument cluster multifunction display is set to kilometers, the COMAND will indicate distances in kilometers (km) or meters (m).
Page 138 When the instrument cluster maneuver (here: 800 ft). multifunction display is set to miles, The status bar shows the name of the the COMAND will indicate street after the driving maneuver, if distances in miles (mi) or feet (ft). MAIN ST...
Page 139: Arriving At Destination
Navigation* Route guidance Altering the map scale You can select the map orientation ( page 148). The current map scale is indicated on the If GPS display ( page 148) is active, left side of the status bar. information on your current position is Changing the map display shown on the status bar.
Page 140: Cancelling Route Guidance
Navigation* Route guidance Continuing route guidance Cancelling route guidance Push the joystick to h to select In navigation mode, press b. Cancel route Press E. The inquiry menu guidance? will appear. Press E to confirm Route guidance is cancelled. The Navigation main menu appears.
Page 141: During Route Guidance
Navigation* During route guidance During route guidance Display During route guidance you can use the soft Available soft keys soft key: keys to activate additional menus and Brings you to the Display menu Info soft key: displays and make settings. ( page 146).
Page 142: Info Menu
Navigation* During route guidance Displaying the route list Info menu Rte list Display the soft keys. Press the soft key. If a stopover destination has been entered: Info Press the soft key. The list of the remaining roads/route sections appears. The estimated time of arrival and the The Info menu will appear.
Page 143: 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 139).
Page 144 Navigation* During route guidance Push the joystick to g or G to Press E. Switching off (remove detour) Remove detour select Activate the soft key display You can now change the length of the Press E. ( page 139). route section to be blocked. Detour Press the soft key.
Page 145: Stopover Function
Stopovr Press the 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 145) if a stopover map with one filling station spotlighted.
Page 146 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 114) appear select an entry.
Page 147 Navigation* During route guidance Deleting or replacing a stopover destination Push the joystick to g or G to If no stopover destination has been Change active stopover Activate the soft key display select entered, the full view map appears ( page 139). instead of the menu.
Page 148: 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 Last settings ( page 147). as a destination in the ( page 139).
Page 149 Navigation* During route guidance Push the joystick to g or G to Setting POI Icons displays Setting personal symbol display select an option. Personal You can set which POIs are shown as After selecting the option, Change Press E. symbols on the map. press the soft key.
Page 150 Navigation* During route guidance Back Press the soft key to confirm and You can select the following map return to the map. orientations: A symbol is shown on the bottom left Heading Up side of the status bar. Setting map view Dynamic map alignment, map is North symbol Y: displayed facing driving direction...
Page 151 Navigation* During route guidance Use the joystick to g or G to select In the Settings menu ( page 146), In the Settings menu ( page 146), Automap the option with the symbol -. press the soft key. press the soft key.
Page 152 Trail settings If you choose this option, the system setting. With this function is active, the COMAND only switches to split screen by Move the E joystick in g or G records a trail every time the vehicle is in pressing c.
Page 153 Navigation* During route guidance Push the joystick to H to select Press E. The trail is deleted. If you don’t want to delete a trail Press E to confirm...
Page 154: Last Destinations And Destination Memory
Navigation* Last destinations and destination memory Last destinations and destination memory Now you can Last destinations memory Last destinations start route guidance to the selected memory entry ( page 153) 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 162)
Page 155: Destination Memory
Navigation* Last destinations and destination memory Starting route guidance to a last Destination memory destination In the destination memory, you can save Last Select a destination from the destinations under freely assignable destinations memory. names. The memory can save a maximum of 200 destinations.
Page 156 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 114).
Page 157 Navigation* Last destinations and destination memory Others Category 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 158: 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 114). Push the joystick to G to select menu Points of interest You can also select a POI...
Page 159 Navigation* POIs (Points of Interest) Sort by Press E to confirm Available soft keys distance Name soft key: Brings you to the Enter POI menu The Select POI list will appear. ( page 158). Selecting a POI Details soft key: Shows all information about the POI category.
Page 160 Navigation* POIs (Points of Interest) Push the joystick to G or g to Entering a POI by name select the desired POI. By name In the Select POI category menu, press If menu item is chosen, the Name Press E. softkey.
Page 161: Selecting A Poi On The Map
Navigation* POIs (Points of Interest) POIs Details Press the soft key. Press the 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 162: 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 163 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 164: 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 Today’s plan is The today’s plan memory will appear. The message calculated one after the other. full. You must delete an entry The first destination added is at the top The memory can save a maximum of 18 before saving a new one.
Page 165 Navigation* Today’s plan Delete Available soft keys soft key: Round trip Deletes the selected entry. Bestway Rnd trip soft key: Press the soft key in the Back Sortes entries to obtain the most soft key: today’s plan memory. efficient route through all the Returns you to the previous menu.
Page 166 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. Del.
Page 167: Software Updates
Navigation* Software Updates Software Updates...
Page 168 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 165).
Page 169 Please wait. will beep tones will sound to remind you to appear. After that, the COMAND loads the return the display to its closed position Press l on the display unit to return by pressing l on the display unit.
Page 171: Service
Service Service main menu SMS* Tele Aid*...
Page 172: Service Main Menu
If a service submenu is displayed, you need to press the Back soft key. soft key is visible if vehicle is equipped for phone operation and Mercedes-Benz specified mobile telephone* is inserted in phone cradle*. soft key: Scr.off Press the Scr.Off...
Page 173: Sms
The functions described here apply if If another system is active (e.g. radio), your vehicle is equipped with mobile a window with the message Received phone cradle* and a Mercedes-Benz a new SMS appears when SMS specified mobile phone*. message is coming in.
Page 174: Reading Sms Message Received
Service SMS* Press the Detail soft key. Line-by-line scrolling through the message Reading SMS message received text: The list entry will appear in full in a In the SMS Received ( page 171) list, Push the joystick to g or G. window.
Page 175: 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 176: 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 177: System Settings
System settings System settings...
Page 178: System Settings
System settings System settings System settings In the System settings menu you can: Activating the System settings Selecting the time zone menu select the time zone and daylight You can select the applicable time zone savings time settings Press C. and daylight saving time settings.
Page 179: Selecting The Language
System settings System settings Push the joystick to g or G to Selecting the language select the desired entry. The language affects the menu text Daylight Savings Time displays and the voice output during route Changes from summer to winter time. guidance.
Page 180: Switching Verification And Notification Tones On And Off
Push the joystick to g or G to Select Switching verification and select an entry. notification tones on and off COMAND will use the same language Press E. as is set in instrument cluster. In the System settings menu, press the Tones soft key.
Page 181: Selecting Display Settings
System settings System settings Press E. You can use the following functions: Selecting display settings In the System settings menu, press the set the display dimming characteristics The setting is applied. The System Display soft key. settings menu will appear. adjust the display brightness Adjusting the display brightness Setting the display dimming...
Page 182: Selecting Voice Control* Settings
System settings System settings Push the joystick to g to select the Selecting Voice control* settings Help Screen menu item. Bright. Press the soft key longer than Use this function to: 2 seconds. The status bar shows you whether Activate/deactivate the voice control the help screen is activated or The display brightness changes help screen...
Page 183 System settings System settings In this display example, the help screen Open the System settings menu Starting individualization is activated. ( page 176). Push the joystick to G or g to Press the VC Tips soft key. You can only activate the individualiza- select an entry.
Page 184 System settings System settings After completion of the first stage, the If you do not start the second stage: If you do not save the second stage: system prompts you to save the data of the Data from the first stage remains Individualization is cancelled, first stage.
Page 185: Resetting All Settings To The Factory Settings
System settings System settings Canceling individualization Resetting all settings to the factory settings You can cancel individualization at any time during either the first or second stage. All existing data remains All your personal data, e.g. Last desti- unchanged. nation entries or Radio main menu pre- During any individualization stage, set entries, will be deleted.
Page 186 Notification tone - On Select Display setting - Automatic All data has been The message If you do not wish to reset to the factory reset. COMAND will now settings restart. will appear. Back soft key or press E. Press the...
Page 187: Glossary
Emergency call quality (from strong to weak). COMAND This function places a call to a local Balance (Cockpit Management and Data Sys- 911 provider. It does not initiate a Defines sound-center left/right.
Page 188 Glossary Fader LOGIC7 Surround Defines sound-center front/back. (Global System for Mobile Communica- Playback method resulting in an impro- tion) ved spatial listening experience com- Folder A standard network protocol used pared to conventional stereo playback. Alternative designation for songs/ throughout the world for digital cellular tracks.
Page 189 The ROAMING indicator in the North Up COMAND display indicates that a call is (Short Message Service) The map is displayed facing north du- being made using a contract partner.
Page 190 During a trip, apart from visual informa- and information. Tele Aid is initially tions (symbol or map displays), activated by completing a subscriber COMAND also provides all of the agreement and placing an acquain- necessary spoken route information tance call. Refer also to the vehicle via voice output.
Page 191: Index
137 general information 50 Service main menu 170 Automatic map toggling 149 loading System settings menu 176 AUX operation 76 into the COMAND 51 today’s plan 162 playback mode 61 Active call 103 Repeat track 62 Balance control 36 Actvating...
Page 192 PUK 96 Displaying Loading telephone number 99 phone book 106 the unlock code 95 route list 140 into the COMAND 51 During route guidance 139 Frequency range 41 into the CD changer* 54 Loading/ejecting navigation DVD 111 LOGIC7 Surround 38...
Page 193 Index MP3 CD Navigation DVD 111 Making fast forward/reverse 74 loading/ejecting 111 a conference call 105 loading (see CD) 68 NAVIGATION IS INITIALIZING. PLEASE display settings 179 MP3 track scan 73 WAIT. 167 Map orientation playback options 74 NO SERV 90, 97 Heading Up 137 Repeat folder 75 North Up 137...
Page 194 Index Phone book 106 Radio operation Satellite radio* PHONE NOT AVAILABLE 91 muting 40 important notes 78 PHONE NOT INSERTED 91 Radio station memory functions 83 PHONE OFF 92 saving station manually 46 Satellite radio* operation PIN BLOCKED. PLEASE ENTER PUK ON Reading automatic tuning 81 CELL PHONE 96...
Page 195 Starting CD operation minimizing 116 route guidance 133 CD changer* 56 Trail settings 150 Station CD drive in the COMAND 56 Treble 37 satellite radio* station COMAND 34 station selection via direct channel hands-free microphone 104 entry 82 satellite radio* operation 80...
Page 196 Index Voice control* settings 180 Voice instructions 134 Volume adjusting at the COMAND 35 automatic volume control 35 Weather Band WB 42...

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