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  • Page 1 COMAND Operator s Manual...
  • Page 2 If your COMAND operating unit is equipped with functions which are not described in this operating manual or if you have any questions, please contact any Mercedes-Benz Center for further information.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    How to use the COMAND operating manual Before you take your first drive, please make yourself familiar with the COMAND operating unit and the functions it supports. Read through these operating instructions carefully and, if necessary, refer to the operating instructions of your vehicle.

  • Page 4: Operation - Comand And Telephone

    These malfunctions might seriously impair the COMAND supplies you with information to help you select your route more easily and guides you conven- operating safety of your vehicle. iently and safely to your destination. For safety’s sake,...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents ..........3 Selecting CD’s ........ 53 Selecting a station ......24 Fast forward / fast backward ..55 Quick reference – COMAND ..8 Automatic Station Scan ....28 CD track scan ......... 56 Multifunction steering wheel, Memory functions ......29 Multifunction display .....
  • Page 6 Dialing from calls list ....106 Contents – Telephone ..... 77 Switching the navigation Speed-dialing (only with system on ........136 COMAND) ........107 Notes ..........78 Changing the Navigation CD ..138 Quick-dialing (for the first 10 Before you use the telephone ..78 memory locations) ......
  • Page 7 Sorting the destination Route guidance ....... 162 Resetting functions during route guidance ......288 memory ......... 198 The principle of route guidance ......162 Deviating from the Deleting a destination in the destination memory ..199 calculated route ......189 Requesting destination and route information ......
  • Page 8 Contents Introduction Activating Settings menu ... 209 Selecting the language ....210 Set the date and time ....211 Switching beep tones on and off ........218 Setting changeover between day and night display ....219 Reset all settings to the factory settings ..........

  • Page 10: Quick Reference - Comand

    Info Services and Audio Introduction Telephone Navigation Index system settings Introduction Quick reference – COMAND P82.85-6150-29...
  • Page 11 Switching the COMAND on/off, page 11 Navigation (voice output): Press to mute current spoken recommendation, Switching the navigation system on/off, Press longer than 2 seconds to mute the voice Quick reference, page 136 output for the duration of route guidance, page 173 CD drive, inserting an audio or a navigation CD, Press to call up in succession: night display –...
  • Page 12 Info Services and Audio Introduction Telephone Navigation Index system settings Introduction The last digit or the whole number will be deleted, Requesting and displaying Info Services, page 204 page 92 Adjust system settings (brightness, language, clock, day/night-display), page 207 Deleting list entries (e.g. CD name), page 59 Altering or deleting entries, page 57 Switching radio operation on, Quick reference, page 18...

  • Page 13: Multifunction Steering Wheel, Multifunction Display

    Multifunction steering wheel, Multifunction display The steering wheel buttons enable activation and operation of radio, CD and external audio source (e.g. portable tape deck), the telephone, navigation and Tele Aid. Information such as the radio frequency is shown in the multifunction display. For more detailed information, refer to “Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display”...

  • Page 14: Screen Displays

    Info Services and Audio Introduction Telephone Navigation Index system settings Introduction Screen displays Structure of, e.g. a radio main menu: Information/status line Display of the system switched on (FM) and additional information, e.g. 1 (memory location 1) or menu name, e.g. FM Memory Other system displays: –...

  • Page 15: Switch The Comand

    Switch on Switch off Press Press The COMAND operating unit is switched on. A warning The COMAND operating unit will switch off. display is shown. COMAND switches on with the system which was last active and displays the corresponding menu.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Volume

    218. Lowering the volume – press steering wheel button Acknowledgement beep: On the COMAND operating unit: is heard when an entry is accepted Raising the volume – turn left-hand rotary/push- Info beep:...

  • Page 17: Pop-Up Screen Messages When

    “Caution. Please turn on ignition. Otherwise system will shut down in 10 seconds”. Please, start the engine. If the engine is not started, COMAND will switch off after 10 seconds. The following message will appear in the display: “Caution. The system will shut down.”.
  • Page 18 Radio operation...

  • Page 19: Contents - Audio

    Audio Contents – Audio ......17 CD operation ........40 Track select ........ 51 Quick reference for CD drive Selecting CD’s ......53 Radio operation ........ 18 Quick reference – Radio ... 18 in the control unit and Fast forward / fast backward ... 55 Menu overview –...

  • Page 20: Radio Operation

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Radio operation Quick reference – Radio P82.85-6151-29...
  • Page 21 Switching the COMAND on/off, page 13 Return to previous menu Press to mute radio audio, Turn to highlight a function or menu field, press again to cancel the mute function, page 38 Press to perform a function or access a submenu Station selection via number keypad (presets), Turn to the right –...

  • Page 22: Menu Overview - Radio

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Radio operation Menu overview – Radio P82.85-4810-29...
  • Page 23 Main radio menu FM Auto preset Save stations automatically, FM/AM, page 32 Current band (FM) and memory preset selected (1) Select a station, page 33 are displayed Main radio menu AM, page 23 Current frequency Activate Weather band (WB), page 23 symbol indicates stereo reception Preset menu Save stations manually FM, page 29...

  • Page 24: Switching Radio Operation On

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Radio operation Switching radio operation on and off Switching off the radio Press while the main radio menu is on the screen. The following message will appear: “Radio off”. To switch to another system, press the corresponding button.

  • Page 25: Changing The Radio Band

    Changing the Radio Band Weather Band (WB) P82.85-2527-26 P82.85-2523-26 You can select the FM-, AM- and WB-band one after the Highlight the “FM/AM/WB” menu field and press the other by repeatedly pressing the right-hand rotary/ right-hand rotary/pushbutton repeatedly until “WB” is pushbutton while “FM/AM/WB”...

  • Page 26: Selecting A Station

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Radio operation Selecting a station Automatic seek tuning Different functions are available for selecting a station: • Automatic seek tuning, page 24 • “Seek” tuning at the multifunction steering wheel, page 25 •...
  • Page 27 “Seek” tuning at multifunction steering wheel Manual tuning (FM, AM) With station frequency displayed in the multifunction display: Select next higher frequency preset – press Select next lower frequency preset – switch Note: The up/down arrows have different functions depend- ing on which made the seek function in the multi- function display is programmed to.
  • Page 28 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Radio operation Station selection via number keypad (presets) Note that FM and AM presets are independent and can only be accessed while in the corresponding band. For WB, tune the radio to the selected channel. The memory preset number will appear in the status line.
  • Page 29 Station selection via direct frequency entry Notes: Frequencies can be entered only for FM and AM. If no entry is completed within 8 seconds, the station last tuned will resume play. Enter in given frequency range. Frequency ranges: • 87.9 – 107.9 FM •...

  • Page 30: Automatic Station Scan

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Radio operation Automatic Station Scan To play a station (end scan function): If the station you want is being played, press the right- hand rotary/pushbutton again. The station selected will appear on the screen with the frequency.

  • Page 31: Memory Functions

    Memory functions Saving stations manually, FM The following functions are available: • Saving stations manually, FM, page 29 Saving stations manually, AM, page 31 • Saving stations automatically, FM/AM, page 32 • Selecting stations from the preset menu, FM/AM, page 35 •...
  • Page 32 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Radio operation On the memory list: Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the “FM Presets” menu field in the main radio menu and confirm it. The FM preset memory menu will appear on the screen.
  • Page 33 Saving stations manually, AM P82.85-2523-26 P82.85-2969-26 Use the “FM/AM/WB” menu field in the main radio Save a station in the same way as described for the FM menu to activate the AM band. band, page 29. Use the “AM Presets” menu field to activate the corre- Note: sponding memory.
  • Page 34 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Radio operation Saving stations automatically, FM/AM Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the “Auto Presets” menu field and press the knob longer than 2 seconds. While the station is being saved “Searching...” will appear on the screen.
  • Page 35 Select other stations: Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the memory position and press to confirm. The main radio menu will appear, for the frequency selected, automatically after 3 seconds or after you press the key P82.85-2971-26 The 10 strongest stations will be searched and stored. The station frequencies available will appear in the memory list.
  • Page 36 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Radio operation Weather band Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the “WB Presets” menu field and press the knob to confirm. This will activate the memory. Channels 1 to 7 are listed in the memory. The memory positions of the channels for weather band are fixed and cannot be altered.
  • Page 37 Selecting stations from the preset menu, FM/AM In both cases, the main radio menu will then appear automatically after 3 seconds, indicating the memory preset number. P82.85-2525-26 Use one of the following two ways to select a station from the FM/AM presets: •...
  • Page 38 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Radio operation Press the corresponding number key (e.g. ) or use Selecting channels from the WB preset menu the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to select the desired channel and press briefly to confirm. The station on this channel will be received.
  • Page 39 Selecting stations by entering the station frequency Enter the frequency with the number keys. in the presets, FM/AM The frequency is entered into the input line beginning from the right. After 3 seconds at the most, the station selected will begin to play. Notes: Enter in given frequency range.

  • Page 40: Radio Playback Mute

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Radio operation Radio playback mute Cancel radio mute: Press while listening to the radio. Press again. The radio will be muted and the symbol will appear The symbol will disappear from the icon bar and the on the icon bar.

  • Page 41: Multifunction Steering Wheel, Multifunction Display

    “Frequency” in the “Individual settings” menu in the instrument cluster. See your vehicle’s operating instructions of the instrument cluster. Press on the COMAND and switch the radio on. Press repeatedly, as necessary, until display (2) appears. Press until the desired station name or frequency appears.

  • Page 42: Cd Operation

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings CD operation Quick reference for CD drive in the control unit and CD changer operation P82.85-6152-29...
  • Page 43 Switching the COMAND on/off, page 13 Turn to highlight a function or a menu field, Press to perform a function or activate a sub-menu CD drive: Inserting an audio CD, page 44 Turn to the right – raising the volume Inserting a navigation CD, page 44 Turn to the left –...

  • Page 44: General Information On Cd Playback

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings CD operation General information on CD playback Notes: An 8-cm CD adapter may cause damage to the CD changer and should not be used. Warning! The CD changer is a Class 1 laser product. There is a danger of invisible laser radiation if the cover is opened or damaged.

  • Page 45: Cd Playback

    CD playback The status line (page 49) indicates which component is being used for CD playback. Both the CD drive in the COMAND operating unit and the CD changer with its magazine can be used to play CDs. In addition to audio CDs, the CD drive can also read in the data on the navigation CD.

  • Page 46: Loading A Cd Into The Cd Drive

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings CD operation Loading a CD into the CD drive Insert a CD as illustrated with the label facing up into the CD drive (2) until it is automatically pulled in. Notes: Refer to page 65 for information on how to handle CDs.

  • Page 47: Loading Cds In The Cd Changer

    Push the door completely open until it locks in the open position. The magazine can be ejected even if COMAND is switched off. However, the eject button will not function if the battery is not connected or drained.
  • Page 48 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings CD operation P82.85-2088-26 P82.85-2890-26 Pull the disk tray forward until it stops. Place a CD in the tray. The CD should be inserted with the label side up. Note: Do not attempt to remove the tray from the magazine.
  • Page 49 P82.85-2891-26 P82.85-2991-26 Push the CD magazine into the magazine completely. Slide the magazine into the CD changer until it clicks into place (listen for the click). Close the sliding door Arrow tip on the rack wall (3) by pressing gently down on the door release button. Spring pressure gently closes the door.

  • Page 50: Menu Overview - Cd Operation

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings CD operation Menu overview - CD operation P82.85-2950-29...
  • Page 51 Main CD menu Settings menu, Selecting playback mode, page 60 Status line CD 0: the CD drive is in operation Note: CD 1-6: the CD changer is in operation The “Magazine Mix”, “CDs Scan” and “CD Repeat” The numbers 1-6 stand for the selected CD functions are not available for the CD drive.

  • Page 52: Switching On Cd Operation (Cd Drive, Cd Changer)

    Switching on CD operation Press The main CD menu will appear on the screen. When you switch to CD operation, he COMAND system will check which component was used last (CD drive or CD changer) and whether or not there are any CDs inserted.

  • Page 53: Track Select

    Track select Select a track by pressing on the rocker switch: Press briefly: next track Press briefly: previous track (if less than 9 seconds of playing time has elapsed), beginning of the current track (if more than 9 seconds of playing P82.85-2979-26 There are 3 different ways in which you can select CD tracks for CD changer.
  • Page 54 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings CD operation P82.85-2980-26 P82.85-2981-26 Select a track using the number keypad: Select a track in the “CD Select” menu: Press and enter the number of the track you wish to Activate the menu with the “CD Select”...

  • Page 55: Selecting Cd's

    There are no audio CDs in the CD drive or in a magazine slot in the CD changer. If it is not possible to play a CD selected from the CD drive (message: “Error”), the COMAND system will automatically load the next CD in the magazine. Other error messages, page 63.
  • Page 56 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings CD operation Selecting a CD in the “CD select” menu: Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the “CD Select” menu field in the main CD menu and confirm your selection by pressing. Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the desired CD in the menu and confirm your selection...

  • Page 57: Fast Forward / Fast Backward

    Fast forward/backward Fast backward: Press longer than 2 seconds. Display message: “ Reverse”, display shows the current position via the time indicator display. Release the on of the keys to stop the function. Play- back will resume. P82.85-2984-26 Fast forward: Press longer than 2 seconds.

  • Page 58: Cd Track Scan

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings CD operation CD track scan There are three ways to switch the function off: • Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton again • Press • Switches off automatically when the starting track is reached.

  • Page 59: Entering, Altering And Deleting Cd Names

    This function can be used to allocate a name to a CD Delete one character at a time or the entire name. Then (e.g. CD title). The name will be recognized and enter the new name. displayed by COMAND after removal and re-insertion of a CD. CD operation Info Services and...
  • Page 60 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings CD operation Notes: The CD names are saved in the names list in alphabeti- cal order. If the name memory is full, the following message will appear: “Attention, name memory is full; new entry only possible after clearing old one!”...
  • Page 61 Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton briefly to Delete CD name delete the name. The following entry will then move up one position. Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton longer than 2 seconds to return to the CD main menu. Paging forward in the name memory: •...

  • Page 62: Selecting Playback Mode

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings CD operation Selecting playback mode Selection (1): The “Standard” function is active (CD playback in ascending order). This function is automatically selected when another CD has been selected. Selction (2) to (4): Lettering in black - CD changer in operation, function can be selected Lettering in grey - CD drive in operation,...
  • Page 63 Magazine Mix (CD changer only) Track repeat Select the “Track Repeat” function to repeat the current track until you switch the function off. “Track Repeat” will appear in the main CD menu. Play CD tracks in random order Select the “Track-Mix” function to play back the tracks on the CD currently selected in random order.

  • Page 64: Cd Playback Mute

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings CD operation CD Scan Function CD playback mute (CD changer only) Press while a CD is being played. Select the “CDs scan” function to scan all of the CDs in CD operation will be muted and the symbol appears the magazine slots 1-6 for 8 seconds each (track 1).

  • Page 65: Error Messages

    Error messages “No CD changer” – The system cannot detect the CD changer; contact a Mercedes-Benz Center (1) “No magazine” –There is no magazine inserted in the CD changer; load CDs into the magazine and insert the magazine into the CD changer (1) “Magazine empty”...
  • Page 66 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings CD operation “Error” – an error other than those described here has “Temperature too high” – CD operation will switch off occurred (1, 2) automatically after 3 seconds; press the corresponding key to select a different audio source (1, 2) If an error occurs in the operation of the CD drive or the CD changer, the system will automatically switch to...

  • Page 67: Tips On Caring For Your Cds

    Tips on caring for your CDs P82.85-2106-26 P82.85-2108-26 Handle CDs only as illustrated. Avoid touching the CD surface with your fingers! CD operation Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings...
  • Page 68 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings CD operation P82.85-2109-26 P82.85-2107-26 Clean CDs with a dry, lint-free cloth. Wipe them from Do not use rubbing alcohol or solvents to clean the CDs. the inside to the outer edge. Never wipe the CD in a circular motion.
  • Page 69 P82.85-2110-26 P82.85-2111-26 Do not write or put stickers on CDs. Do not expose the CDs to heat or direct sunlight. Note: You can name a CD and then this name will be dis- played on the screen when you play it, page 57. CD operation Info Services and Introduction...

  • Page 70: Multifunction Steering Wheel, Multifunction Display

    The CD unit is switched on. The number of the CD currently playing will be displayed. Track number being played. AUDIO Press on COMAND to switch the CD unit on. Press repeatedly if necessary until CD 4 display (2) appears. TRACK 6...

  • Page 71: Sound Settings

    Adjust sound settings Service sources include: The COMAND system is equipped with a standard • Telephone amplifier. • Voice output in navigation You can set the sound Bass/Treble and the sound- • Voice recognition system center (fader and balance) individually or select sound impressions.
  • Page 72 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Sound settings Activate main Sound menu Actual sound-center Fader: front – back Balance: left – right Slide switch to alter the value Reset bass and treble to “0”, and the fader/balance to the middle Activate predefined sound impressions, page 74 To activate the main sound menu for radio (FM/AM,...
  • Page 73 • During adjustment of Bass/Treble/Fader/Balance in light the “Settings” menu field in the navigation menu the “Speech Bass/Treble” menu, COMAND will and press to confirm your selection. The menu “NAVI issue a repetative voice output of “Sample” to allow Settings”...
  • Page 74 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Sound settings Setting Bass/Treble/Fader/Balance P82.85-2560-26 P82.85-2561-26 Setting mode active There are three ways to return to the main audio menu: • Press Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to move the cursor to the parameter you want to alter and confirm •...
  • Page 75 Notes: Use the “Reset” menu field to position the balance back to the center of the vehicle, to set the sound linearly The balance is adjusted to the same setting for the and to reset at the same time the sound volume to a radio (FM/AM, WB) and CD changer.
  • Page 76 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Sound settings Activating sound impressions P82.85-2562-26 P82.85-2563-26 In the main sound settings menu, use the right-hand Selecting a new sound impression: rotary/pushbutton to to highlight the menu field Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to to high- “Other Options”...
  • Page 77 There are three ways to return to the main audio menu: Note: The main sound menu is activated through the “Bass/ • Press Treble” menu field. • Hold the right-hand rotary/pushbutton longer than 2 seconds • Automatic activation after 8 seconds. Sound settings Info Services and Audio...
  • Page 78 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Sound settings Available sound impressions: Note: • Standard – the sound is set linearly for the center Sound impressions are not available for the service of the vehicle sources. • Speech – the emphasis is on the spoken word •...

  • Page 79: Contents - Telephone

    Telephone Switching telephone Speed-dialing (only with Contents – Telephone ..... 77 operation on ........86 COMAND) ........107 Notes ..........78 Incoming calls........ 88 Quick-dialing (for the first 10 Before you use the telephone ..78 memory locations) ...... 109 Outgoing calls ........

  • Page 80: Notes

    • If you are required to enter the unlock code when citizens band unit should only be used inside the you switch the COMAND operating unit on, enter it vehicle if they are connected to an antenna that is to be able to use all of the telephone functions.
  • Page 81 • The mobile telephone has been plugged into its Service” is displayed. The telephone will try to holder correctly the COMAND operating unit has register into the network. If the network is avail- been switched on and the telephone function able, the telephone will be ready for use.

  • Page 82: Multifunction Display

    Interrupts dialing, the message READY will appear, page 96 P82.85-5131-27 If the telephone menu is displayed on at the multifunction display and the telephone operation is Multifunction display switched on at COMAND, changes in COMAND affect Multifunction steering wheel the multifunction display.

  • Page 83: Overview Of The Multifunction Displays

    The vehicle is currently outside the transmission or reception range Phone book is empty and/or has not been loaded into the COMAND telephone memory A number selected from the phone book Dialing begins Dialing is completed and the number is displayed.

  • Page 84: Quick Reference - Telephone

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Telephone Quick reference – Telephone P82.85-6153-29...
  • Page 85 Activates previous menu Switching the COMAND on/off, page 13 Turn to highlight a menu field, a list entry, or a Entering the unlock code, page 86 Entering a telephone number, page 92 symbol Speed-dialing (only with COMAND), page 105 Press to activate a sub-menu,...

  • Page 86: Menu Overview - Telephone

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Telephone Menu overview - Telephone P82.85-6120-29...
  • Page 87 Main telephone menu with other menu fields can be activated via the “ ” symbol Telephone system is active SMS list, page 119 Accepting calls using COMAND, page 89 An SMS message can be read or deleted in the Begin dialing, page 93 sequence menus Ending a call, page 94 “Service No.”...

  • Page 88: Switching Telephone Operation On

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Telephone Switching telephone operation on If entered code is correct and the phone is registered in a network, the phone is ready for use. Notes: Your unlock code prevents unauthorized persons from using your telephone.
  • Page 89 If the phone memory has been downloaded to COMAND, the menu fields “Phone Book”, “Last Calls” and “Calls” will be available. If the memory was not downloaded, the menu fields will be dimmed out. Outgoing calls, page 92. P82.85-6060-26 Telephone is ready for operation, the “Send”...

  • Page 90: Incoming Calls

    COMAND screen: Accepting a call using the multifunction steering wheel If different systems are displayed, the changes made to COMAND will have no effect on the driver information display. Press the COMAND key marked to switch to the telephone functions.
  • Page 91 Accepting calls using COMAND Accepting a call: Confirm the “Send” button by pressing the right-hand rotary/pushbutton . An audio source will switch to mute. Refusing a call, use one of the three ways: • Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton confirm the “End” button •...
  • Page 92 The main telephone menu will reappear. Important! If the menu of a different system is displayed on the COMAND screen and/or the multifunction display, it is P82.85-6062-26 possible to accept an incoming call by pressing the steering wheel, page 96.
  • Page 93 Accepting an incoming call using the mobile telephone handset Warning! The telephone is installed in the storage compartment Please be sure to pay attention to the traffic under the armrest, see your vehicle’s operating instruc- situation at all times. Use the mobile telephone tions.

  • Page 94: Outgoing Calls

    • Dialing a number from phone book, page 95 • Redial, page 102 • Dialing from calls list, page 106 • Speed-dialing (only with COMAND), page 107 • Quick-dialing (for the first 10 memory locations), page 109 • Emergency call, page 122 P82.85-6063-26...
  • Page 95 Begin dialing Interrupt dialing, use one of the three ways: • Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton confirm the “End” button • Press • Press P82.85-6064-26 If the number together with a name is stored in the phone book, the name is displayed on the screen after the “Send”...
  • Page 96 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Telephone Subsequent dialing: Conducting a call During a call you can press the number keys through to transmit other DTMF tones. The numbers dialed will appear in the menu for 10 seconds after the last key is pressed (subsequent dialing display).

  • Page 97: Dialing A Number From The Phone Book

    The process will be cancelled and the message READY will appear. In order to use this feature, the phone book must have previously been downloaded to the COMAND memory. This is performed automatically each time the portable phone is connected to the coiled cord.
  • Page 98 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Telephone Notes: Numbers are stored in the telephone book according to memory locations; a memory location starts with “M”. Memory locations available: M01-M99 P82.85-6054-21 Press , when the name you want is displayed. The number will be dialed.
  • Page 99 Dialing using COMAND Input line is empty – activates the “Phone book” selection menu, page 98 Phone book, names: When up to 3 letters are entered in the input line the relevant page of the “Phone book” (names) will be opened, page 98.
  • Page 100 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Telephone P82.85-6067-26 P82.85-6068-26 The “Phone book” selection menu will be activated. The relevant page of the phone book will be accessed after input of up to 3 letters in the telephone main Opens the first page of the phone book (names) menu.
  • Page 101 Begin dialing: Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton (to confirm the “Send” button). The “End” button is highlighted. Ending a call, use one of the three ways: • Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton confirm the “End” button • Press • Press P82.85-6069-26 The main telephone menu will appear with information on the name selected.
  • Page 102 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Telephone Phone book, telephone number: Input line is empty – activates the “Phone book” selection menu, page 111 When up to 3 digits are entered in the input line to dial the memory location, the relevant page of the “Phone book”...
  • Page 103 To select the memory location directly: Enter up to 2 digits using the through number keys in the main telephone menu. Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight and confirm the “Phone Book” menu field. The phone book (numbers list), which is stored in the telephone, will be appear.

  • Page 104: Redial

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Telephone Redial The telephone is ready for operation Dialing using the multifunction steering wheel Number in the redial memory Number in the redial memory – dialing has begun Dialing is completed Memory location number, the last 10 numbers dialed are stored L01, the number dialed last...
  • Page 105 Press , to page forwards or backwards Press when the desired number appears in the through the redial memory. display (2). The number selected will appear on the screen with the Dialing will begin (3). corresponding memory location. When dialing has been completed, the number will remain on the display.
  • Page 106 Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Telephone Dialing with COMAND Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight and confirm the “Last Calls” menu field in the main telephone menu or press the right-hand rotary/ pushbutton when the “Send” button is marked and when there is a blank input line.
  • Page 107 Begin dialing: Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to confirm the “Send” button. The “End” button will now be highlighted. The message “Dialing” will appear. Note: If the list is empty, the message “No entry in list” will appear. Ending a call, use one of the three ways: •...

  • Page 108: Dialing From Calls List

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Telephone Dialing from calls list The incoming calls memory will be activated. Turn the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to select the desired phone number. Begin dialing: Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton (to confirm the “Send”...

  • Page 109: Speed-Dialing (Only With Comand)

    Begin dialing, use one of the two ways: Speed-dialing (only with COMAND) For all memory locations • Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton confirm the “Send” button. The “End” button will now be highlighted. • Press the last number key longer than 2 seconds.
  • Page 110 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Telephone Ending a call, use one of the three ways: • Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton confirm the “End” button • Press • Press P82.85.6076-26 The phone number or name will appear in the menu. When the call is initiated, the call time will appear on the screen.

  • Page 111: Quick-Dialing (For The First 10 Memory Locations)

    Quick-dialing (for the first 10 memory locations) Important: Pressing or holding “1” longer than 2 seconds will initiate the emergency call 9-1-1 (default), page 122. The phone number or the name stored at this memory location will appear on the screen. When the call is initiated, the call time will appear on the screen.

  • Page 112: Notebook

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Telephone Notebook To enter the telephone number: Use the number keys , or press To correct input: • Briefly press to delete the last digit • Press for longer than 2 seconds to delete the entire entry To close the notebook and store input: Press...

  • Page 113: Editing The Phone Book

    Editing the phone book Changing entries in the phone book P82.85-6079-26 P82.85-6067-26 Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the “Phone book” menu field in the main telephone menu field (1) and press to confirm. menu and press to confirm.
  • Page 114 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Telephone To change a name: To correct input: • Briefly press to delete the last digit • Press longer than 2 seconds to delete the entire entry Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the desired character one after the other and press to confirm.
  • Page 115 Note: To adopt the character selected and to enter it in the input line: The characters can also be selected using the numerical • press or turn the right-hand keys. Each numerical key has more than one assign- rotary/pushbutton ment. •...
  • Page 116 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Telephone Changing a telephone number: To correct input: • Briefly press to delete the last digit • Press longer than 2 seconds to delete the entire entry To store the telephone number in the phone book: Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight menu field (11) and press to confirm.
  • Page 117 Deleting an entry in the phone book Name and telephone number of the entry to be deleted Query Note: Positions (12) and (13) are highlighted in brown. Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the menu field and press to confirm: Entry is deleted, the main telephone menu will appear.
  • Page 118 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Telephone Adding an entry to the phone book Input line To enter the name: Confirm the name Note: The name will also be stored if the last letter of name was confirmed by pressing and holding the right-hand rotary/pushbutton The menu for entering the telephone number will be activated, page 112.
  • Page 119 Entering and storing a telephone number: Storing a number in the notebook After selecting the “Copy notebook” menu field in the “Phone book” selection menu (page 111) the menu for entering the name (page 112) and then the menu for entering the telephone numbers (page 114) will appear.

  • Page 120: Sms Function

    Activates the SMS list, page 119 Note: If necessary, SMS messages must be read in by the COMAND unit. The following message will appear: “SMS loading...”. The loading process can take up to 30 seconds. P82.85-6085-26 This function can be used for receiving, reading and...
  • Page 121 Reading SMS messages received Current SMS message marked, telephone number or name (if it is in the phone book) will be displayed, date and time will be highlighted in brown Use the corresponding arrow symbols to page forwards and backwards through the list of messages. P82.85-6086-26 Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight...
  • Page 122 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Telephone Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to page through the list: Pages through the list backwards when the symbol is marked Pages through the list forwards when the symbol is marked Deletes an SMS message, page 121 P82.85-6087-26 Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton...
  • Page 123 Deleting an SMS message SMS message currently displayed is deleted If there was only one SMS message: The main telephone menu will be activated. If there are other SMS messages: The next SMS message will be displayed. Notes: An SMS message can also be deleted by pressing After the oldest SMS message has been deleted the current SMS message will be marked in the list displayed.

  • Page 124: Emergency Call (9-1-1)

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Telephone Emergency call You can make an emergency call to an emergency rescue station with a mobile communications network. Important! The emergency call will be placed as long as the If you enter “1”...
  • Page 125 Caution! It will not be possible to complete the emergency call if the the cellular system is busy. The message “System busy, redial?” appears. Take appropriate measures to alert an emergency service as soon as possible. P82.85-6089-26 In this case the telephone main menu will disappear and the message “Phone off.”...
  • Page 126 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Telephone Telephone is ready for operation Begin dialing: After pressing the key longer than 2 seconds the number being dialed will appear. The “End” button is highlighted. When the call is initiated, the call time will appear in the display.

  • Page 127: Service Numbers

    Service numbers Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the service you require in the menu and confirm by Calling a service number pressing. The main telephone menu is activated. The dialing process starts: Confirm the “Send” button by pressing the right-hand rotary/pushbutton .
  • Page 128 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Telephone Changing personal service number Use the number keys through to enter the new service number. Confirm the new service number by pressing the right-hand rotary/pushbutton The new service number is now stored in the menu “Service No.”.
  • Page 129 Changing the number for roadside assistance Select the new country service number by highlighting the country abbreviation you want with the right-hand rotary/pushbutton and confirm by pressing. The new service number is now stored in the menu “Service No.”. Return to the main telephone menu by pressing P82.85-2588-26 Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight...
  • Page 130 Telephone...

  • Page 131: Contents - Navigation

    Navigation Entering points of interest ..153 Route guidance with a mixture Contents – Navigation ....129 of map and symbol display ..178 Selecting the last destinations .. 158 Notes ..........131 Altering the map scale ....179 Selecting the route calculation Before you use mode and calculating the route ..
  • Page 132 Destination input Contents - Navigation Destination memory ...... 193 Saving the current vehicle location in the destination Activating the main destination memory ......... 197 memory menu ......193 Sorting the destination Retrieving a destination from memory ......... 198 the destination memory ..... 194 Deleting a destination Saving the current destination in the destination memory ..

  • Page 133: Notes

    Before you use the navigation system Warning! The route calculated by COMAND is a recommendation on how to best reach your selected destination. The CD reader contains a Class 1 laser product. There is a danger of invisible laser radiation if the Warning! cover is opened or damaged.
  • Page 134 CDs. When the vehicle has been transported by a car train or a ferry, COMAND will require some time to find its Remove the actual Navigation CD when you leave a exact position. In these cases it is often sufficient to...

  • Page 135: Navigation

    Quick reference – Navigation P82.85-6154-29 Destination input Navigation Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings...
  • Page 136 Navigation Index system settings Navigation Destination input Switching the COMAND system on/off, page 13 Display the current destination and estimated time of arrival, page 164 Switching the navigation system on, after which either the main destination input menu, the symbol...
  • Page 137 Requesting and displaying Info Services, page 204 Return to the previous menu Adjust system settings (brightness, language, Turn: clock, day/night-display), page 207 Highlight a menu field, list entry or symbol Color screen Altering the map scale, page 152 and 179 Press: Confirm an entry/selection, start a function or activate a submenu Activate the map scale bar, page 152 and 179...

  • Page 138: Switching The Navigation System On

    P82.85-6097-26 P82.85-6098-26 Press One of three displays will appear: The following message will appear when COMAND is • the main destination input menu, for active destina- preparing for navigation startup: “Activating tion entry (illustrated above) Navigation. Please obey all traffic rules”.
  • Page 139 Note: When the error has been corrected COMAND shows the message “Activating Navigation. Please obey all traffic When navigation is preparing for operation, various rules”. error messages may appear: To change over to another system press the • “Navigation cannot be activated, an error has corresponding key, e.g.

  • Page 140: Changing The Navigation Cd

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Destination input Navigation Changing the Navigation CD You will then hear a voice output message informing you that the language is being loaded into memory. Notes: If it has not been removed, the navigation CD ejected will be automatically retrieved by the CD player after 10 seconds.

  • Page 141: Destination Entry

    Menu overview – Destination entry P82.85-6123-29 Destination input Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings...
  • Page 142 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Destination input Main destination input menu, select type of Main destination memory menu, page 193 destination entry: Set destination via location on map, page 149 Entering destination address, page 139 Details about previous destination Retrieving a destination from destination memory, page 194...

  • Page 143: Entering Destination Address

    Entering destination address Info/status line Select city/suburb, page 142 No entry: place not yet entered Entry available: place last entered Selecting a street, page 144 Menu field can be selected if a city has been previously selected Selecting a city center, page 148 Menu field can be selected if a city has been previously selected To cancel destination input:...
  • Page 144 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Destination input Select city/suburb Selecting a new destination: Selections are made from the city list (9), call up via the menu field (9). First enter in the input line (5) the required destination or adopt the destination last selected.
  • Page 145 P82.85-3011-26 P82.85-3012-26 To access the list of places: If the destination selected is stored on the CD more than once, a menu will appear so you can confirm the Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton longer than desired place name. 2 seconds or highlight and confirm menu field (9). Otherwise, the selection menu illustrated above will Selected City/Suburb, already highlighted appear on the screen.
  • Page 146 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Destination input Selecting a street Selecting the street: The selection is made from the street list, activated via the menu field (21). First enter the desired street in the input line (17). Enter a street: Turn the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to select the...
  • Page 147 The street entered is highlighted Call up next/previous page – use the right-hand rotary/ pushbutton to highlight symbol (23, 24) and continue to move in the corresponding direction: Previous page Next page Turn the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the desired street and press to confirm. P82.85-3014-26 Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton longer than...

  • Page 148: Continue Destination Input

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Destination input Continue destination input Note: Whether or not there is a menu field for the house number depends on the data stored on the navigation CD you are using. Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the menu field and press to confirm:...
  • Page 149 Selecting an intersection P82.85-2605-26 P82.85-6096-26 Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight To confirm the destination: the “Intersection” menu field in the menu (page 156) Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight and press to confirm. the “OK” menu field and press it to confirm. A list of roads intersecting with the previously input street will appear.
  • Page 150 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Destination input Entering the house number Selecting a city center In large cities, it is possible to enter a house number to make your destination more precise. It is possible, if the “House no.”...

  • Page 151: Selecting A Destination Via The Map

    Selecting a destination via the map Activates the map with the center on the previous destination Activates the map with the center on the current vehicle position Activates the city entry menu, page 141 Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the menu field and press to confirm.
  • Page 152 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Destination input Moving the cross hairs P82.85-3017-26 P82.85-3016-26 Street name or the name of the symbol (e.g. parking Use the number keys through through area/ -garage) that the cross hairs are centered on according to the corresponding arrows to move the cross hairs arround the map: Cross hairs to select the destination...
  • Page 153 – Move to the bottom left Notes: – Move down Moving the cross hairs out towards the edge of the screen with the cursor keys activates an adjacent – Move to the bottom right section of the map. It may take a few seconds to point to each new map.
  • Page 154 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Destination input Altering the map scale Press or turn the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to the left. A square will appear around the cross-hairs, it indicates the new map section. Reduce the map scale (activates a less detailed map): Press or turn the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to the right.

  • Page 155: Entering Points Of Interest

    Select a regional point of interest, e.g. airport, page 156 P82.85-2613-26 This function allows you to select such points of interest as gas stations, Mercedes-Benz Centers, parking facilities, shopping centers or airports. Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the “Point of interest...” menu field in the main destination entry menu and press to confirm.
  • Page 156 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Destination input Selecting points of interest around current area of vehicle location or previous destination area P82.85-6099-26 P82.85-3019-26 Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight Distance to destination (point to point distance in miles) menu field (1) or (2) in the points of interest menu and press to confirm.
  • Page 157 Selecting points of interest in the area surrounding another city P82.85-2617-26 P82.85-3020-26 Activating the city list: Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the menu field for “Select City ...” in the points of Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton longer than interest menu and press to confirm. 2 seconds or highlight the “City list”...
  • Page 158 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Destination input Selecting regional destinations P82.85-6100-26 P82.85-6101-26 If the city/suburb is stored only once on the CD, then Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the categories list will appear. Otherwise, another the “Regional...”...
  • Page 159 P82.85-3021-26 P82.85-3022-26 Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight Activating the list: the letters of the desired destination one after the other Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton longer than in the input menu and press to confirm. 2 seconds or highlight the “List” menu field and confirm. The input line will automatically be populated with the first matching enry in the list.

  • Page 160: Selecting The Last Destinations

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Destination input Selecting the last destinations Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the desired destination and press it to confirm your selection. The route mode menu will appear. Select the route calculation mode and calculate the route, page 159.

  • Page 161: Selecting The Route Calculation Mode And Calculating The Route

    Selecting the route calculation mode and Route calculated for optimum driving time, p. 160 calculating the route Route calculated for optimum driving route, p. 160 To include /avoid traffic routes, several selections are available: Calculate the route using freeways Avoid freeways Calculate the route using ferry connections, car trains Avoid ferry connections, car trains...
  • Page 162 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Calculate the route Destination input P82.85-6104-26 P82.85-6105-26 The menu on the screen indicates: After a few seconds, the symbol display will appear: The method of calculation The driving route is being calculated, other messages may also appear here during route The destination guidance, page 163...
  • Page 163 The arrow indicating your driving direction will appear when the COMAND system has identified the road you are travelling on. You will hear a message, such as “Please, make the next right turn”. How route guidance works, page 162. P82.85-3028-26...

  • Page 164: Route Guidance

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Route guidance The principle of route guidance or press or press P82.85-2955-29...
  • Page 165 “CALC. ROUTE” – a route is being calculated switch back with menu field (8) “NEW ROUTE” – an existing route is being • Mix – before the vehicle makes a turn the COMAND recalculated switches automatically to the symbol display, and “NO ROUTE”...

  • Page 166: Requesting Destination And Route Information

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Route guidance Requesting destination and route information Estimated time of arrival Distance from destination Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the menu field and press it to confirm: Displays the route list, page 165 Displays the location map, page 167 Displays current destination, page 168 Requests the route mode, page 169...
  • Page 167 Displaying the route list Press to display long entries in full in a window. Press to remove the window from the screen. Turn the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to move to the next/previous page, move the cursor past the upper/lower scrolling symbol. Press twice to return to the symbol display or the map.
  • Page 168 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Route guidance Activating the route map Current vehicle position Route displayed as a blue line Destination The map scale selected depends on the route. The route map faces north. Press twice to return to the symbol display or the map.
  • Page 169 Activating the location map Number of satellites received Geographical latitude and longitude for your current position Scale of the last activation of the position map, Altering the map scale, page 179 Current vehicle position in the center of the screen Name of the street you are currently travelling on Press twice to return to the symbol display or the...
  • Page 170 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Route guidance Displaying the current destination Press to return to symbol display or the map. P82.85-6109-26 Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the menu field “Current destination” in the menu (page 164) and press it to confirm.
  • Page 171 Requesting the route mode Indicates settings for the route calculation mode selected for the current route Selecting the route calculation mode, page 159 Selecting a detour during route guidance, page 184 Marking a way point, page 181 Press to return to the symbol display or the map. The screen will return to this display automatically after 15 seconds.
  • Page 172 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Route guidance Activating the route map Current vehicle position Route displayed as a blue line Destination The map scale selected depends on the route. The route map faces north. Press to return to the symbol display or the map.
  • Page 173 Displaying a stop-over Stop-over Place, type of stop-over and name Note: A stop-over will be displayed if this was previously selected. P82.85-6122-26 Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the menu field “Stop” in the menu (page 164) and press it to confirm. Route guidance Info Services and Introduction...

  • Page 174: Beginning Route Guidance

    Beginning route guidance Voice output during route guidance During the trip, along with the visual information – symbol or map displays – COMAND also provides all of the necessary spoken route information via voice output. Warning! Voice output is intended to direct you while driving without diverting your attention from the road and driving.
  • Page 175 The audio volume differential between Voice output/ Switch the voice output on again: Audio source can be set individually, page 69. During • Press the left-hand rotary/pushbutton telephone/Tele Aid operation, navigation voice outputs are muted. • Automatically at the end of the current route guidance To repeat the current spoken recommendation: Select the language for voice output, see the chapter on...

  • Page 176: Turning Onto A Street

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Route guidance Turning onto a street P82.85-2190-26 P82.85-3029-26 Traffic situation and voice output: Warning of right turn: “Prepare to turn right.” Name of the street you are to turn onto “Turn right after one quarter mile.”...

  • Page 177: Following The Course Of The Road

    Following the course of the road P82.85-3030-26 P82.85-3031-26 Just before a right turn: Distance in miles to destination Name of the street you will turn onto Arrow indicating driving direction Right-turn arrow Name of the street you are currently driving on Name of the street you are now driving on Distance in miles to next turn Distance graph to turning point, is reduced as you...

  • Page 178: Driving Through An Intersection

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Route guidance Driving through an intersection Before you drive through a intersection you will be informed of the continued route, e.g. “Prepare to bear left” “Bear left after one quarter mile” “Please bear left”.

  • Page 179: Changing To Map Display During Route Guidance

    Changing to map display during route guidance P82.85-6138-26 P82.85-3034-26 Activate map display Last scale selected Altering the map scale, page 152 There are two ways to switch to the map display during Return to symbol display route guidance: Activate symbol display by pressing the right-hand rotary/pushbutton or press •...

  • Page 180: Route Guidance With A Mixture Of Map And Symbol Display

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Route guidance Route guidance with a mixture of map and symbol display P82.85-2636-26 P82.85-3035-26 Mix: The symbol display is activated before you have to make the turn e.g. a U-turn. After you have made the U- Before a turn-off, the symbol display is activated turn, the display switches back to the map.

  • Page 181: Altering The Map Scale

    Altering the map scale P82.85-2638-26 P82.85-2639-26 To activate the scale bar (2), select one of the following Increase the map scale (activate a more detailed map): methods: Press or turn the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to the left. • Press Reduce the map scale (activate a less detailed map): •...

  • Page 182: Selecting Map Orientation

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Route guidance Selecting map orientation P82.85-3038-26 P82.85-3039-26 To select Heading-up: Select map orientation: North arrow – The map is displayed facing due Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight north (North-up). menu field (1) and press to confirm.

  • Page 183: Marking A Way Point

    Marking a way point P82.85-3040 P82.85-6128-26 Activate Way point menu Select gas station, parking, hospitals or shopping centers from a list. During route guidance it is possible to store a way Not all Way Points may be listed on the CD. point.
  • Page 184 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Route guidance P82.85-3041-26 P82.85-2645-26 To begin route guidance: You will now see information on the screen. Voice output: “The route to your intermediate destination is Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to confirm being calculated”.
  • Page 185 When the menu is activated, the menu field “Delete Delete way point stop-over” is highlighted. Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to confirm. To abort cancelling the way point: Press to return to the route guidance. Note: It is also possible to delete a way point in the menu (page 188).

  • Page 186: Selecting A Detour During Route Guidance

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Route guidance Selecting a detour during route guidance Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the menu and confirm by pressing. Ends the detour function, the previous route will be calculated Traffic Jam Ahead/Detour in Route List not activated: “Cancel”...
  • Page 187 Traffic jam ahead Enter the length of the road section you want to block. Increase the blocked section: Turn the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to the right. Decrease the blocked section: Turn the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to the left. To calculate the detour: Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to confirm your selection.
  • Page 188 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Route guidance Detour in route list Activating the detour function: Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton . The street marked will appear in red. Street cannot be blocked off “+” symbol – Street contains several sections which can be blocked off Press to access the detailed route list,...
  • Page 189 To cancel the blocks: Turn the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to the left. The street name will return to black lettering. To return to the route list: Press – the “+” symbol appears in front of the street name. The blocking function is still active. Cancelling the blocks, do not re-calculate the route: Press .

  • Page 190: Resetting Functions During Route Guidance

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Route guidance Resetting functions during route guidance Cancels a detour (road sections blocked in the route list), page 186 Resets all functions The route will be recalculated using the previously selected calculation mode.

  • Page 191: Deviating From The Calculated Route

    Deviating from the calculated route Reaching your destination P82.85-3043-26 P82.85-3044-26 If you deviate from a recommended route, the system When you reach the destination you will see the automatically calculates a new route from the current destination flag in the display. vehicle location to the requested destination.

  • Page 192: Activating Audio System

    P82.85-2650-26 Press e.g. During route guidance (the symbol or map display is shown), it is possible to select another COMAND The main radio menu will appear, the system will tune system by pressing the corresponding buttons. into the station played last.

  • Page 193: Activating Audio Functions During Route Guidance

    Activating audio functions during route guidance The radio is on: • Select the memorized station from the respective memory (FM, AM or WB) with the number keys through • Press on the rocker switch briefly: Station seek is performed • Hold one of the keys on the rocker switch longer than 2 seconds: A manual search is started in the direction you...

  • Page 194: Cancelling Route Guidance

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Route guidance Cancelling route guidance P82.85-3047-26 P82.85-3048-26 If you want to cancel route guidance press while Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton if you want the map or the symbol is being displayed. to cancel route guidance.

  • Page 195: Destination Memory

    Activating the main destination memory menu Info/status line Activates the destination list, page 194 Sorting the destinations, page 198 Deleting a destination in the destination memory, page 199 Deleting the last destination Saving the current destination, page 195 Saving the current vehicle location with a name, page 197 P82.85-6130-26 Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton...

  • Page 196: Retrieving A Destination From The Destination Memory

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Destination memory Retrieving a destination from the destination Info/status line memory Highlighted entry Press the key – a long entry will display in full in a window, press again to remove the window Previous page An empty triangle marks the start of the list...

  • Page 197: Saving The Current Destination In The Destination Memory

    Saving the current destination in the destination Save the destination with a name: memory Turn the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the desired letter in the alphabet and press to confirm, the letter selected will appear in the input line. Enter the other letters.
  • Page 198 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Destination memory P82.85-2659-26 P82.85-3052-26 Save the destination without entering a name: Entry will change from red to black. The main destination input menu is activated, the Turn the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight menu field “Start Guidance...”...

  • Page 199: Saving The Current Vehicle Location In The Destination Memory

    Saving the current vehicle location in the Save the destination with a name, page 195. destination memory Press the rotary/pushbutton longer than 2 seconds to store the destination. Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to move the entry to the desired memory location in the list. Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton and confirm your selection.

  • Page 200: Sorting The Destination Memory

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Destination memory Sorting the destination memory P82.85-3055-26 P82.85-3056-26 Activate the destination list: Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the desired entry and press to confirm. Turn the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight The entry is now shown in red.

  • Page 201: Deleting A Destination In The Destination Memory

    Deleting a destination in the destination memory P82.85-3058-26 P82.85-3057-26 Turn the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight If you do not want to delete the destination: the “Delete Destination...” menu field in the main Turn the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight destination memory menu and press to confirm. the “No”...

  • Page 202: Entering The Vehicle Position

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Destination memory Enter the vehicle position Entering the vehicle position It is only necessary to enter the vehicle position when the system is not able to position itself automatically with the GPS. It is only possible to enter the vehicle position in connection with a crossroad.

  • Page 203: Calibration

    Calibration P82.85-3065-26 P82.85-3064-26 In order to ensure an exact fix on position, COMAND Highlight the desired menu field with the right-hand must to calibrated to new tires every time tires are rotary/pushbutton and confirm by pressing: changed. Enter the tread depth and the tire type, page 202 Highlight the menu field “Settings”...
  • Page 204 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings Destination memory Calibration P82.85-3066-26 P82.85-2671-26 Enter the tread depth in the options menu. Enter the new tire type in the following menu. Enter the appropriate digits one by one into the entry For change of front tires: line.

  • Page 205: Contents - Info Services And System Settings

    Info Services and system settings Contents – Info Services and system settings ......203 Info Services ........204 Requesting and displaying Info Services ........ 204 System settings ......207 Activating the main system settings menu ......207 Adjusting the brightness ... 208 Activating Settings menu ...

  • Page 206: Info Services

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings System settings Service Requesting and displaying Info Services Shows date and time of the message, a list (page one) of all received messages will appear, move to the next message by pressing the right-hand rotary/pushbutton Info Services categories include news, weather, stocks, sports and reminders.
  • Page 207 Note on (4): In the following situations it is not possible to make a request and the following messages appear: • “Data Connection Cannot be Established” — request has failed because Response Center cannot be accessed • “No Cellular Connection Available” — vehicle may be in a cellular weak signal area •...
  • Page 208 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings System settings Service Switches back to the main menu (e.g. radio main menu) P82.85-6133-26 Displays the new message There is more than one message: Move to the next message by pressing the right-hand rotary/pushbutton To activate the main service menu, page 204: Press...

  • Page 209: System Settings

    Activating the main system settings menu Country setting, the time zone can also be displayed Note on (5): Information is shown if the clock has been set to GPS reception and if a country, e.g. USA, Canada and time zone was selected, page 214. Setting the clock with GPS reception, page 212.

  • Page 210: Adjusting The Brightness

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings System settings Adjusting the brightness To darken the screen: Turn the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to the left, the triangle (2) moves to the left. To brighten the screen: Turn the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to the right, the triangle (2) moves to the right.

  • Page 211: Activating Settings Menu

    Activating Settings menu Selects the language, page 210 Sets the date and time, page 211 Switches the beep tones on and off, page 218 Setting changeover between day and night display, page 219 Activates factory settings, page 220 P82.85-3070-26 Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the “Settings”...

  • Page 212: Selecting The Language

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings System settings Selecting the language The message “Loading the xx language” will be displayed. The language selected will be loaded. You will hear the corresponding voice output. Note: The language affects the menu text displays and the voice output during route guidance.

  • Page 213: Set The Date And Time

    • Without GPS reception, page 212 • “Italiano“ Set the date and time manually, page 216 • “Nederlands“ Note: The clock must always be reset if the COMAND system was disconnected or if the vehicle battery was discharged. System settings Info Services and...
  • Page 214 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings System settings With GPS reception Without GPS reception P82.85-3071-26 P82.85-3072-26 Setting the date and time manually, page 216 Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the “Date/Time ...” menu field in the “Settings” menu (page 209) and press to confirm.
  • Page 215 GPS reception: setting the time in 30 minute increments P82.85-2677-26 P82.85-3073-26 Activating the setting mode: Canceling the setting mode: Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton . The Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton . The minutes will appear in red lettering. minutes will appear in black lettering. Altering the time to a 30 minute increments: To activate the main System settings menu, either: Setting the clock ahead –...
  • Page 216 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings System settings Selecting the country and the time zone P82.85-3074-26 P82.85-2680-26 Highlighted country, entered previously Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton to highlight the “Country (Time)” menu field in the “Date/Time” Move to previous page, menu and press it to confirm.
  • Page 217 P82.85-2686-26 P82.85-3076-26 In the next menu, press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton For countries with several time zones (e.g. Canada, USA): to set the menu field “Automatic S/W time”. “Automatic S/W time” menu field - there is change of After you have confirmed the country, the “Timezone” time in this country/timezone and the dates of time menu is activated.
  • Page 218 Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings System settings Set the date and time manually Activate the setting mode: Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton . The day is shown in red. Move the day forwards – turn the right-hand rotary/ pushbutton to the right.
  • Page 219 Selecting the time format Date displayed in day, month format Date displayed in month, day format Time displayed in 24 hour format Time displayed in 12 hour format (AM and PM), in the main menu for system settings and in the “Date/Time”...

  • Page 220: Switching Beep Tones On And Off

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings System settings Switching beep tones on and off Acknowledgement beep – acknowledges a function or the selection of an entry Factory setting is off. Info beep – is heard where information is provided to the user, e.g.

  • Page 221: Setting Changeover Between Day And Night Display

    Note: The setting (2) is active when calling up for the first time. A change is stored and becomes active when COMAND is switched on again. Changeover of the day/night display by pressing Changeover of the day/night display by pressing...

  • Page 222: Reset All Settings To The Factory Settings

    Info Services and Introduction Audio Telephone Navigation Index system settings System settings Reset all settings to the factory settings To accept the factory settings: Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton confirm the “Yes” menu field). A screen with the factory settings is shown for a few seconds.

  • Page 223: Auxiliary Audio Source

    Switching on auxiliary audio source on/off Connecting an auxiliary audio source We recommend that any auxiliary audio unit be installed and connected by a Mercedes-Benz Center. The auxiliary audio source (e.g. portable tape deck) will be installed in the glove compartment of your vehicle and connected to the socket available for this purpose.
  • Page 224 . The COMAND audio source selected comfortable level previously set in radio mode. will switch on. • Volume can now be adjusted using either COMAND or volume controls on multifunction steering wheel. Note: Only the volume setting of the tape player can be...

  • Page 225: Index

    Changing to map display during route guidance ..177 Alarm beep ................. 14 City list ................143 Altering the map scale ........... 152, 179 COMAND (Cockpit Management and Data System) ..2 Altering the voice output volume ........ 173 Compass needle .............. 180 AM (Ante Meridiem) ............217 Cross hairs ...............
  • Page 226 Index Destination, Reaching your ........... 189 Destination, Saving in the memory ......205 Geographical latitude and longitude of your Deviating from the calculated route ......189 current position ............... 167 Dialing a number from the phone book ......95 GPS reception, set the time ..........213 Displaying the route list ..........
  • Page 227 Message “Data Connection Cannot be Established” ............... 205 Map display ..............166 Message “Data transmission failure” ......205 Map orientation, Selecting ..........180 Message “DEST AREA” ..........163 Map scale, Current ..........152, 179 Message “Error” ..............64 Map scale, Reduce ..........152, 179 Message “Error: Phone defective”...
  • Page 228 Index Message “System busy, redial?” ......79, 123 Notebook ................110 Message “Tele Aid Call in Progress!” ......205 Number keypad ..............8 Message “Tele Aid. Please visit workshop” ....205 Number of satellites received ........167 Message “Telephone is being activated. Please wait”...
  • Page 229 Saving stations manually, AM ......... 31 Sorting destination memory ......... 198 Saving stations manually, FM ........29 Sound impressions ............69 Saving the current destination ........195 Saving the current vehicle position ......197 Speed-dialing (only at COMAND) .........107 Index...
  • Page 230 Voice output “Please bear left” ........176 Switching beep tones on and off ........218 Voice output “Please turn right” ......172, 174 Switch the COMAND operating unit on and off ... 13 Voice output “Prepare to bear left” ....... 176 Switch off screen ............... 14 Voice output “Prepare to turn right”...
  • 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. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing.

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